— It’s really very brave of them to do so.

A. joined; including B. joined in; included C. joined in; including D. joined; included

A. invites B. is invited C. was invited D. has invited

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短文首句：Last Saturday, I took Peter, a student from America, to experience some Chinese cultures.

What kind of job would be right for you? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to music, dance, play basketball, or work with computers. You may know how to drive a car or how to get along with people. Knowing both your interests and skills will help make a better plan for your career(职业)

To get an idea of what work you would like to do, make a list of your interests and a list of your skills. Think about what you have done to be successful in your interests. After that, brainstorm a list of career choices that might match your interests and skills. You can later keep your lists with the projects and documents(文件)that can help you achieve the career you want. They can help you know more clearly about your achievements in school and in the world of work.

Roberta Zhan, an art designer, finds her work satisfying because it allows her to use her interests and skills. She enjoyed imagining something in her minds eye while she was in school. She took art, design, and computer lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own.

Here is what she says about the meaning of work: "If you have a job you like, work means much more than just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution(贡献), and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a job.”

【1】The passage is most probably written to______.

A. students B. teachers C. parents D. designers

【2】At the beginning, the writer introduces the topic of the passage by_______.

A. listing facts B. giving examples

C. asking questions D. explaining differences

【3】Roberta Zhan might be most interested in______ when she war at school

A. singing songs B. creating pictures

C. playing basketball D. playing computer games

【4】The passage is mainly about______.

A. the real meaning of work B. the importance of interests and skills

C. the journey of Roberta's life D. the way of preparing for the future career

eight active seldom quarter interview

【1】Tom has been _____ in raising money for the old people’s home.

【2】Sally is such a careful girl that she _____ makes spelling mistakes.

【3】These days we are _____ some students for the coming art festival.

【4】You can find more information about outer space in the _____ unit of Smart Science.

【5】A_____ of the students taking the course Basic Football, improved their sports skills.

Doing "Clean "Exercise

When you go for a run outside, chances are that you'll find litter all around you. Do you just go past it, or do you stop and pick it up? If you choose the second, you're part of the latest popular sport in the West: plogging.

The word “logging” is the Swedish phrase“ plocka upp”（ pick up） and the English word ”Jogging”(running slowly)put together.

What a plogger needs is a rubbish bag and a pair of gloves to protect your hands. While collecting rubbish, loggers learn to classify (分类)and deal with it correctly, too.

Plogging seems simple but it does a lot of good to both the environment and your health. It can not only make the world greener, but also get you full body exercise, For example, a 30-minute logging burns around 288 calories（卡路里）， compared to 235 calories burned from just jogging.

So next time you go out jogging, why not carry a rubbish bag and collect some litter along the way? Your body and the environment will thank you.

Let’s go【1】!

The latest popular sport!

Just need【2】and a pair of gloves!

Correctly classify and 【3】 the rubbish!

It's simple but helpful to 【4】 and your body!

Make the world 【5】 and yourself a lot healthier!

Join us now! The world says THANK YOU!

Now, I am a teacher, too. But different from my mother, I teach students challenging activities outdoors. And when my mother asked me the similar questions, my answer was, "it's that one child, that one special moment.”

One of those moments happened recently. I was working with a group of girls in a four-week programme. Everything went on well through the "Team" events and we were moving on to a "High" one called the wire（钢索） Walk．

In the Wire Walk, each girl had to climb up the pegs(木桩)in a tree to a wire, 8 meters high, and then walk across it. Of course, everything was safe for sure.

When I asked who would try, a few girls raised their hands, and they finished the Wire Walk with little difficulty.

But when it was Susie’s turn, it seemed that she didn’t really want to. I asked Susie if she was ready. She Answered softy, “I suppose.”

Now, Susie was at the foot of the tree. She started to make the long reach for the first peg. The other girls cheered for her. Then I found Susie was becoming nervous with every step. I realised she would not go much further.

Susie was halfway up. Then she stopped and held the tree tight(紧紧地), looking very afraid. Her eyes were closed. With her face against the tree, she cried, “I can’t.”

The other girls sat in silence. I talked quietly to Susie, trying to relax her. I talked for a long time till I ran out of words.

“I will still be your friend no matter what, Susie!" Mary broke the silence.

To my surprise, Susie lifted her head and looked up to the wire. Then she turned to look down at Mary and smiled. Mary smiled back.

Finally, Susie made it all the way across that wire. When she returned to the ground, the first hug she looked for was from Mary.

We all cheered.

Moments like this keep me doing what I do. The young hearts continue to fill me with courage.

【1】Susie stopped halfway up to the wire because ________.

A. the teacher asked her to do it

B. something was wrong with it

C. she was too afraid to move on

D. it was too high for her to reach

【2】Mary broke the silence in order to ________.

A. encourage Susie

B. relax the writer

C. try again herself

D. draw Susie’s attention

【3】From the story of Susie and Mary, we can learn that ________.

A. helping others is helping ourselves

B. a word of encouragement matters a lot

C. outdoor activities bring people closer than ever

D. a good method plays an important role in teaching

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. That One Moment

B. The Wire Walk

C. Love and Courage

D. The Young Hearts

___ Scientists say such things as genetics（遗传基因）， life experiences， and environment can influence whether a person is shy. For example, in some families, everybody seems to be shy.

What happens if you are shy? Well, being shy may cause you to avoid or miss opportunities you would enjoy.

How do people overcome (克服)shyness? This is what Gilbert tells us. "When I started off trying to get over being shy, I decided to do little steps at a time, including practicing smiling and saying hi to people. And it worked for me. “

But shyness is not the kind of thing that most people can get over overnight. Overcoming shyness take time and needs practice.

Here are some tips given by scientists.

Think of what to talk about before you leave home. Prepare things to talk about before you're in a social situation. For example, if you know your classmates are interested in an upcoming event, learn about it so you can join in the conversations.

Let people know you're shy. If you're shy, just show it. Instead of letting people guess, tell them the truth. Explain that you are shy and feel nervous but enjoy talking to people.

Make things easy for the other person. Remember, you’re not the only shy person around. Do what you think might help others feel good-for example, say hello or smile.

Pick one social skill to practice at a time. Start simply. For example, smile or be the first person to say hi. Choose skills you feel comfortable enough with to practice for a day, a week, a month, or even a year.

【1】Which of the following can be put in the blank in Paragraph2?

A. What is shyness?

B. What makes people shy?

C. Can shyness be good for us?

D. Can we overcome shyness?

【2】The example of Gilbert in Paragraph 4 is given to _____.

A. show how people overcome shyness

B. introduce a shy girl called Gilbert

C. tell the right time to practice smiling

D. explain the steps of overcoming shyness

【3】What does the underlined word "overnight" in Paragraph 5 most probably mean?

A. Correctly.

B. Suddenly.

C. Slowly.

D. Finally.

【4】Which of the following is the right way to overcome shyness?

A. Don’t let others know that you are shy.

B. Wait for others to say hello to you first.

C. Choose several skills to practice at a time.

D. Get ready before you join in a social situation.

Joseph is a teacher in New York. He gives lessons to 【1】 (he) students about American history. But he was born 【2】Kenya, an African country where the children lead a very different life. For example, a ten-year-old boy may spend【3】 (much)time in taking care of cows than studying at school. The children also learn many 【4】(skill) like how to live in the wild.

Unlike many other children, Joseph went to school. And 【5】 (lucky), when he was 15, he came【6】 (study) in America and then became a teacher. Joseph has written 【7】 book called Facing the Lion. In the book, he talks about his childhood. He thinks 【8】 is very important for American children to learn about the cultural differences between their country 【9】the others. He also thinks children should learn to be strong and full of hope. Now Joseph【10】 (do)a project, hoping that it will help children face their own“ lions”.

Have you ever heard of "National Smile Month"? It started on the 14th of【1】(五月) in the UK. During this month, people are made to think about the importance of brushing their teeth, 【2】 (吃)less sweet foods and going to see the 【3】 (医生)from time to time.

The British are【4】（出名的） for their bad teeth． Even a dictionary has the expression“ British Smile”， meaning“ Any smile with bad teeth＂．【5】（然而）， in America，the“ Holly wood Smile” gets its name because American movie【6】(明星)are so proud to show off their beautiful teeth.

But what about smiling in the UK? Do the British smile a lot, or do they look 【7】(悲伤的)all the time? It's said that the British don't often show their feelings. But actually it all 【8】 (取决于) on the situation. For example, Britain doesn’t 【9】 (允许) smiling in passport photos. But if you are at a party, you＇Il find everyone smiling 【10】（开心地） and loudly.

So, the British smile as much as anyone else.