Katie had lived in Woodstock since she was three. The idea of moving to California started with Katie’s mom. She thought it was good for Katie to learn art if they moved there.

When her mom suggested moving, Katie had many questions and things to care about. She wondered if she would have any friends in California. She thought it was a pretty big thing, because kids at this age started to make friends that they were probably going to have for the rest of their lives.Another big question was her cat because the sign on her new house said “No Pets”. After much arguing, Katie finally gave up keeping her!

It took Katie some time to get used to the new school after she moved. At first, she didn’t know where anything was and she was often late for class. The worst was that she didn’t know anybody. However, Katie tried to do well in school, and she took part in many activities to make friends.

Katie’s big move wasn’t always easy, but she thought it was worth it. She was very happy with the new school, because it offered many programs that her old one didn’t have. And she got on well with her friends. Katie was living a happy life in California. Although there will be lots of difficulties and troubles along the road, we can get through them as long as we’re patient, and have a positive attitude (态度).

1.What did Katie think of moving at first?

A. Surprised. B. Worried. C. Excited. D. Angry.

2.Why did Katie take part in the activities?

A. Because she was good at the activities. B. Because she wanted to read more books.

C. Because she hoped to know more people. D. Because she wanted to do well in school.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Katie moved to California when she was three.

B. Katie didn’t believe that the friendship she had might last forever.

C. Katie used to be late because her new house was far away from school.

D. Katie felt good in the new school because it had many programs.

4.What can we learn from the story of Katie?

A. There are lots of troubles in our life. B. Be positive when we meet difficulties.

C. People should try to live a happy life. D. The friendship is very important to everyone.

Many of us enjoy watching animals in the world.But do you know what they can teach us?

Geese(雁),for example,teach a very good lesson about ___.In autumn,geese fly to the warm south to ___ the cold winter.They lift off in no order.Yet ___ they form a V shape,with one bird leading the group.

This V shape allows geese to __ energy.When the front bird moves its wings up and down,the resulting force(合力) of the air lifts the next one.This continues down the line.The bird __ has the hardest job.When it gets ___,it moves behind,and another bird moves into the lead.By sharing the role,the group can travel long ways.Geese flying in a V shape can fly 70 percent farther without ___ than birds flying alone.

During the long flying journey,geese communicate with one another.They honk(鸣叫)to ___ the birds up front to keep up the speed.They also cheer each other up ___ working toward a common goal.

What have we learned from the lovely geese’s experience and skills?

____ together!Whether it is our personal lives or our jobs,we need other people.We need the spirit of teamwork.

1.A. experience B. success C. friendship D. teamwork

2.A. look for B. get away from C. wait for D. go on

3.A. busily B. quickly C. bravely D. suddenly

4.A. save B. waste C. create D. lose

5.A. in front B. at the back C. in the middle D. on the left

6.A. bored B. tired C. scared D. thirsty

7.A. rest B. sleep C. excuse D. result

8.A. lead B. lift C. teach D. encourage

9.A. until B. after C. while D. before

10.A. Play B. Travel C. Live D. Work

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