—____________. How I wish to see it again!

A.No, what a pity!B.No, I haven’t.C.Yes. I have.D.Yes, it's boring.

One-off chopsticks are very popular, but now using them has some problems, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

However, a pair of US artists from New Mexico, Aric Snee and Justin Crowe believe they have invented a better one and they call it “selfie arm”. For better or worse, they have taken the world by storm. It makes those people in the pictures seem to be holding hands with a loved one.

The pair say it offers a far better experience than using a straight stick. The selfie arm makes people feel they are not alone when they take photos. It seems that they are together with their friends. They think their invention solves the main problem that the selfie stick has people look alone while they are taking pictures of themselves with great interests.

The product, at present, just an art project and a model, conveniently provides you a welcoming arm. And better yet in the future, it’ll talk in a friendly way and never get angry or upset. The pair say they are fascinated by these new ideas.

The “selfie arm” is made of fiberglass(玻璃纤维). It is lightweight and easy-taking. The project that they work on shows the growing selfie stick phenomenon (现象)directly and the increasing need for narcissism(自恋) and Internet agreement.

【1】The selfie arm is________.

A.the latest mobile phone

B.lightweight and easy-taking

C.a useful digital camera

【2】“The pair say it offers a far better experience than using a straight stick.” Here “it” refers to________.

A.a selfie stickB.a selfie armC.a hand

【3】Aric Snee and Justin Crowe come from________.

A.MexicoB.New ZealandC.America

【4】________will make people feel they are alone while taking photos.

A.The stormB.The selfie armC.The selfie stick

【5】The passage is mainly talking about________.

A.a cleverly-designed tool for taking photos with mobile phones

B.a pair of artists who are interested in taking photos

C.an invention that can reduce loneliness

One morning，his parents gave him some_____to buy some milk for them．Outside a shop he saw a homeless old man who looked very_____．Bill went to him and asked，“What’s wrong with you?’’

The old man answered，“I’m hungry．I haven’t had any food for two days．”

At the thought of his parents’words，Bill said to the old man，“Let’s go to the_____．”

When they got there，Bill asked the-waiter to bring out bread and coffee to the old man．The old man finished the meal quickly．After the waiter______the plate and the cup, the old man said，“Sorry for giving you so much_____．I’m fine now．I’ll_____forget your kindness!You are a very good young man．”

Bill was_____when he heard this．Just when he wanted to_____the meal，the waiter came．Bill and the old man learned in surprise that the food was free．They needed to pay______because it was the birthday of the boss，and they were the first customers(顾客)that day．

【1】A.sinceB.untilC.becauseD.before

【2】A.moneyB.timeC.bagsD.freedom

【3】A.dirtyB.quietC.sickD.angry

【4】A.parkB.libraryC.hospitalD.restaurant

【5】A.sent outB.got downC.gave backD.took away

【6】A.excuseB.adviceC.troubleD.difficulty

【7】A.neverB.alwaysC.usuallyD.sometimes

【8】A.nervousB.pleasedC.sorryD.shy

【9】A.pay forB.ask forC.wait forD.care for

【10】A.anythingB.everythingC.somethingD.nothing

—_________.The color brings us a calm and peaceful feeling.

A.No wayB.Sounds greatC.I can’t decide

A.whether has his father bought him

B.what has his father bought him

C.what his father has bought him

But what began as nothing important in public affairs (公共事件) has grown into a social movement. Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots (草根) Americans are taking part in the movement. “The understanding has increased many, many times,” says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day.

According to US government reports, emissions from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 million tons. The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced (减少) from 40 to 9. Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with, the world is a safer and healthier place. A kind of “green thinking” has become part of practices.

Great improvement has been achieved. In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs; today in 1995 there are about 6,600. Advanced lights, motors, and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution.

Twenty-five years ago, there were hardly any education programs for environment. Today, it’s hard to find a public school, university, or law school that does not have such a kind of program. “Until we do that, nothing else will change!” says Bruce Anderson.

【1】According to Anderson, before 1970. Americans had little idea about ________.

A.the social movementB.recycling techniques

C.environmental problemsD.the importance of Earth Day

【2】Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?

A.The business men.B.Common people.

C.Government officials.D.University professors.

【3】What have Americans achieved in environmental protection?

A.They have cut car emissions to the lowest.

B.They have solved their environmental problems.

C.They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.

D.They have reduced pollution by taking active actions.

【4】What does the underlined word “emissions” mean in the passage?

A.热量B.尾气C.燃油D.污染

【5】What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph?

A.Education.B.Planning.C.Green living.D.Green thinking.

Makes education easier

Most of the children educational programs deal with topics that are also taught in classrooms. So your children use the educational programs at home, they can get additional practice of subjects which they learn in the classrooms. This helps your children learn better.

Helps children practice at home

Once you buy a particular children educational program, it will be available to your children 24 hours a day. Your children can repeatedly use it whenever they get the time or whenever they get in the “mood” to use it. Thus your children will get a lot of practice.

Includes exercises and games to develop important skills

All good children educational programs include well-planned exercises to help your children learn and improve a particular skill or ability. Some educational programs also include game-like or story-like exercises to help children learn better. These educational programs are highly suited for younger children below the age of 12.

Helps to improve those weak areas

Children educational programs are especially useful if your kids have problems in a particular area of study. Many such subject-specific educational programs are available on the Internet to help children improve.

Increases interest in studies

A good children educational program also helps your children become more interested in studies, because it helps to make learning fun and motivate (激发) them through good examples, stories and games.

So spending a few dollars on a right children educational program will not cause any loss to you. It will only make education easier and more interesting for your children.

【1】The children may feel free when using the programs because ________.

A.they can use the programs whenever they like

B.they can change the design of the programs themselves

C.they can show their new ideas and imagination

D.they need not worry about making mistakes

【2】The underlined word “them” in the passage refers to ________

A.designersB.parentsC.programsD.children

【3】What can we know about the children educational programs?

A.There are no programs for children aged 4-8 now.

B.The programs can help to improve the children’s weak subjects.

C.The programs are free so that you can save a lot of money.

D.Teachers will come to your home as arranged in this program.

【4】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To encourage people to use the programs.

B.To talk about online education experience.

C.To describe the history of the programs.

D.To help parents teach their children online.

【5】The passage is mainly written for ________.

A.scientistsB.teachersC.parentsD.students

Mark knelt (跪) down and helped the boy pick up the things. Since they were going the same way, he offered to carry some things for the boy.

As they walked, Mark discovered the boy’s name was Bill. He loved video games, baseball and history, but he was having trouble with some of his subjects.

They arrived at Bill’s home first. Mark was invited in for a Coke and to watch some television. The afternoon passed pleasantly with some laughs and talk. Then Mark went home.

They continued to see each other around school, had lunch together once or twice, then both graduated from junior school.

Three days before graduation, Bill asked Mark if they could talk.

Bill reminded Mark of the day years ago when they had first met. “Did you ever wonder why I was carrying so many things home that day?” asked Bill.

“You see, I took away all my things from school. I wanted to give up studying at school. I was going home. But after we spent some time talking and laughing, I realized that if I had given up studying, I would have missed so many good times. So you see, Mark, when you picked up those books that day, you did a lot more. You helped me to know what I need to do.”

【1】Where did Mark meet Bill for the first time?

A.On his way home.B.At school.

C.In the park.D.In Bill’s home.

【2】What did Mark do when he saw Bill tripping?

A.He helped Bill pick up the things.B.He laughed at Bill.

C.He helped Bill carry some thing.D.He went away quickly.

【3】Why did Bill carry so many things home that day?

A.He was kicked off his school.B.He was absent from his classes.

C.He wanted to see Mark quickly.D.He wanted to give up his study.

【4】Which of the following is TRUE about Bill?

A.Bill was good at all of his subjects.B.Bill and Mark were in the same class.

C.Bill was very thankful to Mark.D.Bill knew what Mark needed to do.

【5】What’s the best title of this passage?

A.A good friend.B.Bill’s trouble.

C.A helpful talk.D.An accidental help.

first, another, whenever, whatever, as, to, touch, talking,

“Thank you” is widely used in a modern society. It is a very good manner. You should say “Thank you” ________ others help you or say something kind to you. “Thank you” is used not only between friends, but also between parents and children, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives.

“Excuse me” is ________ short polite usage. We use it the same________ “Thank you”. When you hear someone say so behind you, you’ll get to know that somebody wants to walk past you without ________ you. It is not polite to interrupt (打断) others while they are ________. If you want to have a word with one of them, please say “Excuse me” ________, and then begin to talk

You should also do so when you want to cough or make any unpleasant noise before others. Let’s say “Thank you” and “Excuse me” on the right occasion.

【1】________

【2】________

【3】________

【4】________

【5】________

【6】________