Whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up, my father and I used to climb the mountain near my house. Walking together, my father and I used to have a lot of conversations through which I learned lessons from his experiences. He always told me, “You should have goals like climbing the mountain. ” without the mountain-climbing that we both enjoyed, we couldn’t have enough time to spend together because my father was very busy. I really got a lot from mountain-climbing. It gave me time to talk with my father and to be in deep thought as well as develop my patience.
Once we climbed a very high mountain. It was so challenging for me because I was only ten years old. During the first few hours of climbing, I enjoyed the flowers and trees, and the birds’ singing, but as time passed, I got a pain in both of my legs. I wanted to quit climbing. In fact, I hated it at that mountain, but my father said to me, “You can always see a beautiful sky at the top of the mountain, but you can’ t see it before you reach the top. Only there at the top can you see all of the nice things, just like in life. ”
At that time, I was too young to understand his words. But later after that, I got new hope and confidence. I found myself standing at the top of the sky, which was as clear as crystal.
1.The passage tells us that mountain-climbing was for Father and Son.
A. hard B. painful
C. enjoyable D. comfortable
2.Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined sentences in the second paragraph?
A. You will get all you need at top of the mountain.
B. The sky is always as clear as crystal.
C. You can find life is full of nice things.
D. Never give up half-way.
3.We can infer from the last paragraph that .
A. the writer reached the top of the mountain.
B. the writer was very successful in his life.
C. though the writer was young, he could understand his father.
D. the writer used to stop half-way when he climbed the mountain.
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Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
• visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名）by children’ s favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
• Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
• Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for children and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. PuPPet (木 偶）making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
• Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the Country • those science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They will keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
1.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit .
A. a Youtheater B. an art museum
C. a natural history museum D. a hands-on science museum
2.What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models.
C. Watch puppet making. D. Give performances.
3.What do the words “hands-on science'' mean in the last paragraph?
A. Science games designed by kids. B. Learning science by doing things.
C. A show of kids' science work. D. Reading science books.
4.Whore does this text probably come from?
A. A science textbook. B. A tourist map.
C. A museum guide. D. A news report.
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Let children learn to judge their own. A child who learns to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time; if corrected too much, he will stop talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference between the language he uses and the language those around him use. Little by little, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people' s, in the same way, children learn to do all the other things without being taught—to walk, run, climb, ride a bicycle—compare their own performances with those of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to find out his mistakes if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to. Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what the answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not. If it is a matter of right answers, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should our teachers waste time in doing such work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the way to get their own understanding, how to know what they know or do not know.
1.According to the passage, the best way for children to learn things .
A. to listen to skilled people’s advice
B. to ask older people many questions
C. to make mistakes and have them corrected
D. to do what other people do
2.According to the writer, teachers in school should .
A. allow children to learn from each other
B. point out children’s mistakes whenever they are found
C. correct children’s mistakes as possible as
D. give children more book knowledge
3.Which of the following does the writer think teachers should not do?
A. Give children correct answers.
B. Allow children to make mistakes.
C. Point out children's mistakes.
D. Let children judge their own work.
4.The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are .
A. different from learning other skills
B. the same as learning other skills
C. more important than other skills
D. not really important skills
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If you are studying at school, do be a polite and clever student! There is no excuse for not doing your assignments. If you can’t come to school, you should call your teacher or your classmate ask about homework. It is your responsibility to find out what homework you have missed. It is not the teacher’s job to remind you of the missed assignments.
You must not be absent on a test day. If you are seriously ill, call and let the teacher know you will not be there for the test. If your teacher allows a make-up test, you should take the test, again within one or two days after you return to class. Serious illness is the only reason for missing a test.
Be on time! It is impolite to be late. Also, it bothers other students. If you must come in late, be sure to do it quietly. Have your books and papers out of your bag before you come into the classroom. Then go to your seat and sit down quietly. In the USA, it is not necessary to knock before you enter the classroom. Most teachers will give you a low grade if you are often late.
In America, you should call your teacher by his or her last name instead of “teacher”. Also you should use Mr, Miss, Ms or Mrs before the last name (such as Mrs Smith or Mr Jones). The teacher will tell you the title that he or she likes. It is impolite in the USA to eat, drink or chew gum during class. Don’t do these until the break. Also, removing your shoes in the classroom is not polite.
1.What should you do if you miss a class ?
A. Give an excuse for missing the assignments.
B. Tell the teacher you can’t come to school or do the assignments.
C. Call your teacher or your classmate to find out what assignments were given.
D. Ask your teacher to remind you of the missed assignments.
2.What does “a make-up test” in Paragraph 2 refer to ?
A. A test for all students.
B. A test for the students missing the last test.
C. A test for the students with low scores.
D. A test for whoever missed the last test.
3.When can a student miss a test according to the passage?
A. When he or she is late for the test.
B. When he or she doesn’t want to have the test.
C. When he or she failed another test.
D. When he or she is really sick.
4.In America, if your teacher’s name is Susan Black, what should you call her politely ?
A. Teacher Black B. Ms Susan
C. Susan Black D. Ms Black
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Ways to create calm in your daily life
Most of us need some space for calm in our lives. A few simple minutes can create much needed moments of calm. 1.You can use these small skills to create calm in your busy schedule.
Go walking. Walking is perfect and you can do it well anywhere. Simply walking and taking in the view is stress reducing. 2. . It makes room for new ideas to develop.
Appreciate nature. when we think of nature we think of getting into the countryside or forests, and that is great if you can. 3. Actually, nature is everywhere. Find a park or a small patch(小块地)of green, or just stick your head out of the window! You have many ways to appreciate nature.
Listen to music. Many people listen to music to calm themselves down. Music actually lifts us out of ourselves. It can also draw our attention from boring and tiring things. 4..
5. . Certain activities like yoga and tai chi need quiet focus. They are perfect for active calming. They are good for the body, mind and spirit.
Try out some of these ways and you’ll soon be practicing “moments of calm”.
A. Do some activities.
B. But what if you are in the city?
C. Notice the animals around you.
D. It is a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head.
E. Music is a way to express the way that they are feeling.
F. With enjoyable music even work can be “music to your ear”.
G. You don’t have to find a mountain to sit on, or empty your mind of all thoughts for hours.
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While traveling from New Zealand to Newcastle in the UK, I arrived in London to have my plane transfer(转机）. But unfortunately, the flight to Newcastle had been __ due to weather conditions.
The airline was __—offering me a choice between a night in a hotel or a six-hour bus ride to my destination. With no __ as to whether a flight to New Zealand would happen in the next two days, I __ the bus ride.
I __ all my baggage in the luggage compartment (行李箱）of the bus , ___ I would need nothing on the way. A young lady sitting beside me could see how __ I was and asked me if anyone would be meeting me on my __.
I realized that I had left my cell phone in my bag and had no __ to get in touch with my relatives. They would be __ me at the airport about five hour before the __ got to Newcastle, not ___ what had happened. Without hesitation, the young lady ___me the use of her cell- phone.
When the bus made a rest stop, she asked me if I was getting out. I __ that I couldn’t as I still had sandals(凉鞋）on, and __ feet weren’t ideal for the cold weather. When, she got back on, with a 一__ she’d bought me some tea and a packet of sweets to eat.
When we ___arrived in Newcastle, the lady __ that someone was there to meet me. I asked her to wait a moment while I got my___ to repay her, but when I looked up she had __. I was unable to even say thanks to her.
1.A. controlled B. boarded C. booked D. cancelled
2.A. familiar B. helpful C. interesting D. unusual
3.A. sign B. reason C. doubt D. wonder
4.A. missed B. declined C. chose D. needed
5.A. emptied B. stored C. examined D. shared
6.A. imagining B. hoping C. deciding D. thinking
7.A. tired B. worried C. confused D. embarrassed
8.A. guard B. honor C. arrival D. turn
9.A. idea B. way C. time D. money
10.A. waiting for B. speaking of C. depending on D. looking after
11.A. train B. plane C. bus D. car
12.A. enjoying B. caring C. noticing D. knowing
13.A. owed B. taught C. offered D. awarded
14.A. replied B. warned C. learned D. pretended
15.A. wet B. bare C. dirty D. warm
16.A. gesture B. minute C. smile D. rest
17.A. actually B. generally C. luckily D. eventually
18.A. checked B. forgot C. ignored D. expressed
19.A. phone B. luggage C. card D. purse
20.A. changed B. disappeared C. lost D. returned
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增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\ )划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 .
I was used to feel sleepy in class and couldn’t focus on the lessons the teachers give. As a result, not only did I do bad in my studies, but also my health went from bad to worse, about which I was often scolded by my parents. I was also worried my situation. About half a year ago, followed the head teacher’s advice, I began to take part in some sport activities. I had kept on playing basketball for 45 minutes and so every day till today. Now my health has been greatly improved, so at the same time, I’ve made good progress in all my lessons. Physical exercise has changed me into an entire new person!
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假如你是李华，现在你写一封信告诉你的外国朋友Peter如何保持健康，要点如下
1.健康对我们任何人来说都是最为重要的；
2.注意你的饮食，均衡饮食；
3.锻炼是必要的；
4.要养成良好的生活习惯，不抽烟，多休息。
注意：词数100个左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
I am writing to you to tell you something about health.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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