British people are famous for drinking tea. But both Sahar and Bobby Green became young millionaires(百万富翁) when they opened a chain of American-style(美国风味的) coffee shops in the U.K.
Having the idea:It started when Sahar took a weekend trip to New York to visit her brother Bobby. One evening , in a Thai restaurant,Sahar told Bobby how much she wished she could buy American-style coffee  in London . Bobby suggested  they start their own coffee shop. Sahar fell in love with the idea.
Doing the Research: Back in London, she spent a whole day on the London subway, getting off the train at different stations to taste the coffee. “It was terrible, and I know there was a gap (缺口) in the market.” In November 1995, they opened their first Coffee Republic shop in central London.
Making it work:The first year was very difficult. There were problems finding and keeping staff, and British people were not used to the names of American coffees, like Latte and Macchiato. But being successful was their dream and they were not going to give up . Today , there are over 100 Coffee Republic shops all over the country and the company has revenues(收入) of $30 million a year.
Advice for others: Sahar has now written a best-selling book about their experience, called Anyone Can Do It! She hopes it will help other young people to start their own businesses. She believes success is 1% idea and 99% hard work, but she says, “If you think you have the energy, then get out and follow your dream.”
【小题1】What kind of company do these people run?

A.Travel.B.Tea.C.Coffee.D.Hotel.
【小题2】What relationship is between Sarha and Bobby?
A.Teacher and student.B.Sister and brother.
C.Doctor and patient. D.Mother and son.
【小题3】What is the passage mainly about?
A.Sahar’s trip to America.
B.Sahar’s wonderful life story.
C.The American – style coffee shop
D.The success of a family business

Some children are flying kites near the river. They are very high and Peter can see them from the classroom. After lunch his aunt comes to see his mother and brings a kite to him. It looks like a bird. He wants to fly it but his mother doesn’t let him do that.
“It’s time to go to school,” says his mother, “You can fly it after dinner.”
The boy is unhappy, and says goodbye to his aunt and leaves. Now he is in the classroom but he doesn’t listen to Miss Black. He only thinks how to fly the kite. Miss Black writes something on the blackboard and then turns to the class.
“Name nine things with milk in them, Peter.” she says.
The boy doesn’t hear her and still sits there. A boy in Row 4 beats(敲打)his back and he knows it. He stands up and Miss Black asks him the question again. He thinks for some time and then says, “Yes, madam, tea, coffee, cake and …er…six cows(奶牛).”
【小题1】There is _____ near Peter’s school.

A.a bankB.a riverC.a lakeD.a park
【小题2】In the classroom, Peter can see ______.
A.some children swimming in the park
B.his aunt buy a kite for him
C.some students reading beside the lake
D.some children flying kites near the river
【小题3】 _____ comes to visit his mother after lunch.
A.Peter’s teacherB.Peter’s friend
C.Peter’s cousinD.Peter’s aunt
【小题4】 Peter’s mother tells him to fly the kite ________.
A.at breakfastB.in the classroom
C.after dinnerD.in school
【小题5】 In class, Peter only thinks ______.
A.his teacher’s words
B.what the kite looks like
C.how to fly the kite
D.how to answer the teacher’s question

Everyone needs friends. Friends bring us happiness and hope in our lives. But the ability to make friends changes from person to person. To some people, making friends is easy, and to others it’s very difficult.
Making friends is a skill, and the first thing is to know how to get along with others.
If you have trouble in making friends, maybe I can tell you how to do it.
★Realize your own good points. You have skills and talents that others will like.
★Believe that you are a good person and have something nice to share with others.
★Be humorous. Learn to laugh at yourself and your weakness. Remember to smile to others.
★Respect others. Everyone has his own idea. Learn how to listen to others’ ideas without trying to make them accept yours.
★Be kind. If you are kind to others, they will usually be kind to you. There are hundreds of little things you can do to show kindness. Open the door for someone. Wave to a friend and so on.
★Don’t complain. Learn to accept what you can’t change, and work hard to change what you can. No one is willing to hear your complaining all the time.
★Never give up. Even if you are faced with some closed-minded people, never give up. And try to find someone who will understand you.
【小题1】Why do we need friends according to the passage?

A.Friends can do everything for us.
B.Friends can bring us happiness.
C.Friends accept our ideas all the time.
D.Without friends we could not live.
【小题2】What’s the first thing we should learn in order to make friends?
A.To help others.
B.To smile to others.
C.To listen to others’ complaints.
D.To get along with others.
【小题3】Which of the following shows a sense of humor?
A.Opening the door for someone.
B.Complaining to others all the time.
C.Laughing at ourselves and our weakness.
D.Finding someone who will understand us.
【小题4】Which is the best title?
A.What makes good friends.
B.How to make friends.
C.What happiness means.
D.How to be friendly.

Animals grow up in different ways. They have lots of lessons to learn.
Some animals are born helpless but their mothers protect them. A newborn kangaroo is the size of a bee. She stays in her mother’s safe pouch. She doesn’t open her eyes for at least five months. A newborn monkey cannot walk. His mother carries him.
Other baby animals can walk soon after they’re born. They learn to run with their mother when danger is near. A baby zebra can run an hour after she is born.
Some baby animals are born in a place that is safe. Other baby animals are born in the open. Baby wolves are born in large holes. A baby elephant is born on open, grassy land. Other elephants make a circle (圈) to protect her.
Animals that drink their mothers’ milk are called mammals. A mother bear’s milk is fatty and rich. Baby bears need lots of fat to keep warm in winter. They have milk for six months. Baby zebras drink milk for six months or more! As baby animals grow, they need solid (固体的) food. Baby lions eat what their mother can catch.
【小题1】The underlined word “mammals” probably means _______ in Chinese.

A.两栖动物B.哺乳动物C.爬行动物D.脊椎动物
【小题2】 Which of the following is true?
A.Both baby bears and baby zebras drink their mothers’ milk.
B.Wolves make a circle to protect the baby wolf.
C.Newborn monkeys can run one hour after they are born.
D.Baby wolves are born in the open.
【小题3】 The best title (标题) of this passage should be “_______”.
A.Animals in danger
B.Mothers protect their babies
C.Animals grow up in different ways
D.How to protect animals

Going to a friend’s house is very exciting. You may spend time with a friend and get to see where he lives. So remember to be polite.
When to arrive?
The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you over, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come around 3.00 p.m., that means you can turn up a little late after 3.00 p.m. But usually it is a good thing to arrive at the right time.
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Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend’s house. This could be a box of chocolates for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.
How to greet?
When you visit your friend’s house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr or Mrs Smith. This will show them more respect (尊重) and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.
It is a cool thing to visit a friend’s house. Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and they will invite you again.
【小题1】If your friend asks you to get to his house around 4.30 p.m., it is polite to arrive at ______.

A.4.00 p.m.B.4.35 p.m.C.5.30 p.m.D.6.00 p.m.
【小题2】 Which of the following can we choose for the blank (空白) in the passage?
A.What to watchB.What to eat
C.What to bringD.What to wear
【小题3】 The passage mainly tells us _______.
A.when to arrive at your friend’s house
B.how to greet your friend’s parents
C.what to bring to your friend
D.how to be a good visitor
【小题4】The passage may be from _______.
A.an article in a magazine
B.a letter from a child to parents
C.a TV advertisement
D.a TV news report

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