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A 93-year-old retired teacher is still busy over the winter vacation, giving lessons to the children in Buchen Village. This is the 20th winter since Mr. Ye first began teaching children Chinese and English for free.
Most of the children in the village are left behind as their parents work in other cities. Mr. Ye decided to offer help by giving free lessons. And his generosity does not stop there. Over the past 20 years, he has spent over 300,000 yuan on the children — almost all his savings. In 2012, he set up a scholarship to help the students in need. He doesn5t have much money now, but Mr. Ye says he is rich in spirit.
In the summer of 2018, Mr. Ye was hurt while riding a bike to school. He was asked to rest in bed for months, but he went back to the children quickly. Now in his 90s, Mr. Ye still keeps teaching for five hours every day. Thanks to him, many volunteers from different universities come to the village to teach the children.
"This is what education should be like. Its purpose is to teach students how to become better people, " said Mr. Ye.
1.Mr. Ye started to teach children for free when he was __________.
A.20 B.37 C.73 D.93
2.What does the underlined word generosity probably mean in Chinese?
A.慷慨 B.行为 C.贡献 D.捐助
3.What can we know about Mr. Ye from the passage?
A.He is very rich and kind.
B.He rested in bed for months after an accident.
C.He has been teaching in the village for more than 20 years.
D.He not only teaches students for free, but also gives away money to help them.
4.What is this passage mainly about?
A.The purpose of education. B.The needs of the students.
C.A great teacher. D.The volunteer teachers.
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The sun has just risen in the morning of another day. What can I wish this day may bring me?
Nothing that shall make the world or others poorer, nothing at the cost of other men, but just those few things which in their coming do not stop me but touch me rather, as they pass and gather strength (力量).
I wish that this day could bring me a few friends, who understand me, and yet remain my friends; I also wish that this day could bring me a job to do which has real value.
I wish that this day could bring me a mind brave enough to travel, even though there is no beautiful scenery (风景)，and I wish that this day could bring me a understanding heart.
I wish that this day could bring me a sight of the rolling (连绵不断地)hills and the endless blue sea and of something beautiful which the hands of men have made.
I wish that this day could bring me a sense of humor, and the power to laugh, a little time with nothing to do.
And I look forward to a few moments of quiet, silent thinking in the morning of this day.
1.1 wish the day could bring me friends who are ______________.
A.friendly B.clever C.rich D.understanding
2.Which of the following do I wish to have?
A.Money. B.Delicious food. C.Free time. D.Power.
3.What can you infer (推断)about my life?
A.I lead a really busy life. B.I am very satisfied with my life.
C.I travel a lot around the world. D.I have a pretty valuable job.
4.What’s the best title of this poem?
A.A Beautiful Morning. B.Morning Wishes.
C.A Lot Of Wishes. D.Making Wishes.
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Kobe Bryant, one of the most famous basketball players was killed in a helicopter crash (直升机坠毁)in California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. Bryant was on his way to attend a youth basketball competition with his daughter. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, had four daughters.
The cause of the crash is unknown until now. The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in bad weather conditions outside Los Angeles. Bryant lived in south of Los Angeles and often used helicopters to travel around the area to save time and avoid Southern California traffic.
Bryant was 41 years old. He was an 18-time All-Star player. He won five NBA championships (总冠军)and two Olympic gold medals. He was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. When he finished his last game in NBA in 2016, Bryant was the third-leading scorer in NBA history with 33,643 points. He is widely expected to be chosen to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (奈史密斯篮球名人纪念堂)this year.
The basketball world and the Los Angeles community felt terribly sorry for the loss of this super star. NBA Commissioner (，总裁)Adam Silver said Bryant was one of the greatest stars in the game. But he added, he will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability.
1.How many people died in the helicopter crash?
A.Seven B.Eight C.Nine D.Ten
2.What did Bryant want to do that day?
A.He wanted to go to a youth basketball competition.
B.He wanted to attend the basketball game in NBA.
C.He wanted to go back home.
D.He wanted to travel to Southern California.
3.Why did Bryant often use helicopters?
A.Because ifs safe and fast.
B.Because it took less time and could avoid busy traffic.
C.Because his family like traveling very much.
D.Because he has a big family.
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A.The crash is because of the bad weather conditions.
B.Bryant won five Olympic gold medals and two NBA championships.
C.Bryant is chosen to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
D.Bryant will inspire the people who like basketball all the time.
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Do you have to wear uniforms to school every day? Do you like them or you just want to wear your own clothes? Many students just wonder why they can't wear whatever they like, for teenagers want to be different from others.
In fact, there are several reasons why school uniforms are a good idea. First of all, uniforms help the school look smart. The students feel that they belong to a particular (特别的)group. When every student in the school wears the uniform, nobody has to worry about fashion. Everybody wears the same style of clothes. Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways. A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform. On the edge (边缘)of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth which gives off light in the dark. When the children are walking or cycling to school on dark mornings, car drivers can easily see them.
But can uniforms help improve school standards? The answer to this question is not clear. One study in America found that students5 grades improved a little after the school introduced uniforms. But some students didn't want to wear the uniform. Other American studies showed that uniforms have nothing to do with the school performance.
School uniforms are traditional in Britain, but some schools are starting to get rid of them. Students of some very good schools do not have to wear uniforms now. However, uniforms are still popular. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.
1.Where are the interesting and useful uniforms from according to the passage?
A.Ireland. B.America. C.China. D.Britain.
2.Why can the new uniform be useful?
A.The whole jacket can give off light in the dark.
B.Students can wear it on dark mornings.
C.Students can wear it to walk or ride bikes.
D.It can make drivers see the students easily in the dark.
3.What’s the meaning of the underlined phrases in the last paragraph?
A.喜欢 B.使用 C.摆脱 D.改变
4.How does the writer start this passage?
A.By asking questions. B.By listing facts.
C.By showing numbers. D.By giving examples.
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①It's hard to turn down a tasty banana. They taste good and you don't have to wash them before eating them. However, British scientists say that the fruit may disappear by 2050.
②One reason for this is climate（气候）change. Scientists at the University of Exeter collected data （数据）from 27 countries and regions that produce 86 percent of the world's bananas. They found that climate change has improved growing conditions in 21 of these countries. In the past 60 years, the average yield （平均产量）has reached 1. 37 tons of bananas per hectare （公顷）.
③However, if temperatures keep rising, this advantage will disappear. Ten of the countries, including India, the world5s biggest producer of bananas, will produce fewer bananas. By 2050, the fruit may die out.
©Shouldn't bananas grow more easily if it*s hotter outside? In fact, the perfect temperature range for growing bananas is between 24 and 32 "C. If temperatures get too high, they will stop growing.
©Diseases are another danger to bananas. Unlike other crops, the bananas we grow come from shoot cuttings （茎段）rather than seeds （系中子）. This means that all banana plants have the same genotype. In other words, if a disease is able to kill one plant, it could kill them all.
⑥One serious disease is called Panama. Caused by fungus （真菌）in the soil, it spreads easily. It has spread across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. If one banana plantation suffers from the disease, it will take 30 years until it is able to grow bananas again. Scientists have yet to find a cure for this disease.
1.What does the underlined word "this" in Paragraph② refer to?
A.A banana is a much-loved fruit.
B.A banana tastes great.
C.A banana is convenient to be eaten.
D.A banana will die out in 30 years.
2.According to the passage, we can infer that ?
A.In the last few years, the average yield of bananas has increased.
B.Panama has killed all the bananas in some areas like South Asia.
C.The higher the temperature is, the better bananas will grow.
D.Bananas grow from shoot cuttings instead of seeds.
3.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.The difficulties of growing bananas.
B.The perfect conditions of growing bananas.
C.The reasons for the disappearance of bananas.
D.The advice for growing bananas.
4.How is the passage organized?
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