I grew up in one of the poorest areas in Bradford. I live in a three-bedroom house with six brothers and sisters. I studied very hard . I got the best results in the history of the school. Other students would be happy with receiving such results. Their parents would give them an MP5 player as a prize or take them for a trip. What about me? In fact it made me sad. It was because my application(申请)to Imperial College London didn’t pass. It is my dream to study medicine there.

I know that nothing in life is easy. I won’t give up. I will apply again the following year. While some students are traveling during the holiday, I am working hard. I help the doctors look after sick people in a hospital . I believe I must become a doctor one day.

1.How many brothers and sisters does the writer have?

A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.

2.What does the writer want to study? .

A. History. B. Medicine. C. English. D. Chemistry.

3.Why did the writer feel upset?

A. He didn’t get good grades.

B. His parents didn’t give him an MP5 player.

C. He couldn’t go traveling

D. His application to a college failed.

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The writer is working as a doctor.

B. The writer is good at school

C. The writer’s family is poor.

D. The writer doesn’t think that life is easy.

5.From the passage we can learn that the writer is a person who

A. has hope B. is lucky C. hates life D. is shy

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　　When we were having an English test this morning, I felt somebody was watching me a little too closely. I turned my 1 quickly and saw Jack, who sat right behind me. My eyes caught 2 and he said very quietly, “I hope you studied for this 3 !”

　　“What am I going to do?” I thought to myself. I 4 cheating (作弊) in exams. Besides, I'd studied 5 for the test. Clearly Jack hadn't. During the exam, I tried several ways to guard my answers so that Jack wouldn't be able to see them. When the exam 6 , I felt I should let him know cheating was 7 .

　　And I didn't want to destroy (破坏) our friendship. My mind 8 the right words.

　　“Sorry, Jack, 9 you know how I feel about cheating.” I said slowly and gently. “Maybe I could help you 10 before the next test.” “OK, Bob.” he smiled weakly, “It might not be easy, but I'll have a try.”

Tuesday, 1^st September
I had mixed feelings today, nervous, worried, happy, excited… My heart went down when Miss Chan, our head teacher, said that Matthew and Beth, two students from England, would spend three months with us! I was worried that I had to speak English so much! But at the end of the school day, I was happier than I thought: the morning with them today was more enjoyable than I expected.
Today is the most unforgettable first day I have had! Matthew is fantastic! His English is clearer and easier to listen to than I thought. The other English student, Beth, is the most helpful girl I’ve ever met. There were lots of things to do on the first day. Beth offered to help Miss Chan put up all the notices. Of course, some of the credit (功劳) should also go to ME because I translated some of the notices for her. Miss Chan praised us!
We finished all the preparations 10 minutes earlier than expected, then Beth and I talked for a while, Matthew sang several English songs and did some stand-up comedy (单人喜剧表演) at the party. We all praised him. When the bell rang to end the first school day, none of us wanted to leave.
When I went back home, I had a little headache. I have probably spoken more English today than the whole of last year.
It was really a happy day! I hope our friendship can continue, even after they gone back to England!
【小题1】The writer felt ______ when he heard the news from Miss Chan.