There was a story many years ago of a school teacher--- Mrs. Thompson. She told the children on the first day that she loved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. He didn’t play well with the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not like him.
Then Mrs. Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother. Mrs. Thompson was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when, like all her other students, Teddy brought her a Christmas present too. It was his mother’s perfume(香水).
Teddy said, “Mrs. Thompson, today you smell just like my Mom used to.” After the children left she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she stopped teaching reading, writing and math. Instead, she began to teach children.
Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. The boy’s mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he improved. By the end of the sixth grade, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class.
Six years went by before she got a note from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole lift. He went to college. Mrs. Thompson got two more letters from him with the last one signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, M. D.(医学博士).
The story doesn’t end there. On his wedding day, Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson’s ear, “Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference.”
Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back, “Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn’t know how to teach until I met you.”
1.What did Mrs. Thompson do on the first day of school?
A. She made Teddy feel ashamed.
B. She asked the children to play with Teddy.
C. She changed Teddy’s seat to the front row.
D. She told the class something untrue about herself.
2.What did Mrs. Thompson find out about Teddy?
A. He often told lies.
B. He was good at math.
C. He needed motherly care.
D. He enjoyed playing with others.
3.In what way did Mrs. Thompson change?
A. She taught fewer school subjects.
B. She became stricter with her students.
C. She no longer liked her job as a teacher.
D. She cared more about educating students.
4.Why did Teddy thank Mrs. Thompson at his wedding?
A. She had kept in touch with him.
B. She had given him encouragement.
C. She had sent him Christmas presents.
D. She had taught him how to judge people.
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Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds（灰狗）and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy! Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do need regular exercise but they like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable seat. Another misunderstanding is that greyhounds must be aggressive（好斗的）because they are big in size. In fact greyhounds love people and are gentle with children.
Greyhounds can live for 12 – 14 years but usually only race for two or three years, and after that they make great pets. They don’t need a lot of space, don’t make a lot of noise, and don’t eat a lot for their size.
Normally, greyhounds can be as tall as 90 cm. There is, however, a small-sized greyhound, which stands only 33 cm. Greyhounds come in a variety of colors. Grey and yellowish-brown are the most common. Others include black, white, blue, red and brown or a mix of these.
Greyhounds have smooth body coats, low body fat and are very healthy. Because they’re slim（苗条的）they don’t have the leg problems like other dogs the same height . But they do feel the cold, especially since they would much rather be at home in bed than walking around outside.
1.The text is written mainly .
A．to tell people how to raise greyhounds
B．to let people know more about greyhounds
C．to explain why greyhounds are aggressive
D．to describe greyhounds of different colors
2.It can be inferred that greyhounds .
A．love big doghouses
B．like staying in bed all day
C．make the best guard dogs
D．need some exercise outdoors
3.Why does the author say that greyhounds make great pets?
A. They are big in size.
B．They live a very long life.
C．They can run races for some time.
D．They are quiet and easy to look after.
4.If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important _____________.
A．to keep it slim
B．to keep it warm
C．to take special care of its legs
D．to take it to animal doctors regularly
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King's College Summer School is an annual (每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King' s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:
| Application (申请) date ●Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007. ●Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007. ●Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007. | Courses ●English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours ●American History: 16 hours ●American Culture: 16 hours |
1.You can most probably read the text in _____.
A. a newspaper
B. a travel guide
C. a textbook
D. a telephone book
2.Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?
A. Only top students can take part in the program.
B. King' s College Summer School is run every other year.
C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
D. Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.
3.If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _____.
A. $200 B. $400 C. $500 D. $900
4.What information can you get from the text?
A. The program will last two months.
B. You can write to Thompson only in English.
C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.
D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.
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The American book Who Moved My Cheese has been a bestseller all over the world. It teaches people how to face changes in their lives. Now its author Spence Johnson has written a book just for teens. The book tells us that when facing changes in our lives, like a new school or new friends, don't be afraid. Instead, use this change to make a better life. The book gives an example of a change at school. A school is changing from having two terms to three terms because there are too many students.
Several teens are talking about this. Most of them are unhappy and worried. But Chris is not. He laughs and tells a story about two mice, two "little people" and some cheese.
The four are in a maze (迷宫) looking for the cheese. Here, cheese means something important in life, likemoving to a new class or getting into college. But they find the cheese is gone. The mice realize that they can't change what has happened and have to find more cheese. This means finding different dreams. The little people,however, can't do this. They are afraid of changes so they find no cheese.
After Chris finishes the story, the friends understand one thing: to get more cheese, move m a new direction quickly. His friends understand how this can be used in the changes all teens face, such as doing well at school or having good relationships or just feeling good about yourself.
1.The book Who Moved My Cheese is _____.
A. written all over the world
B. read across the world
C. sold only in America
D. loved only by teens
2.What does the text mainly discuss?
A. Never change in our lives.
B. Change when you like to do.
C. Change with the changes.
D. Pay attention to the changes.
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The author is British.
B. There are three terms in every school.
C. Most teens don't understand Chris' story.
D. The book tells teens how to face changes in their lives.
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Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. 1. . Whether it is an organized exercise program or just part of your daily life, all exercise contributes to having a healthier heart. Here are some tips for exercise success.
●Choose activities that are fun and add variety. Develop several activities that you can enjoy.
●Find a convenient time and place to do activities. 2. If you miss an exercise opportunity, do it in another way.
●Use music to keep yourself entertained. 3.
● 4. . Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Exercise with you regularly or occasionally? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise? Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine? Share your activity time with others. Ask your family members, friends or co-workers for help.
●Don’t overdo it, especially at first. You can slowly increase the time of your activities as you become more fit. 5.
●Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at times. Nothing will inspire you more than success!
A．Try to make it a habit, but be flexible（灵活的）.
B．They all cause you to feel warm and breathe heavily without being out of breath.
C．Be an active role model for your children.
D．That way, exercise will never seem boring.
E. If you are overweight or have a high risk of heart disease, see your doctor for medical advice before exercising.
F. Surround yourself with supportive people.
G. Gradually, work up to exercising on most days of the week for 30－60 minutes.
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The following story is from my friend, Peter. His job was to examine cars when they crossed the frontier（边境） to make sure that they were not smuggling （走私）anything into the country. Every evening he would see a factory worker coming ____ the hill towards the frontier, ____ a bike with a pile of goods of old straw（稻草）on it. When the bike ____ the frontier, Peter would stop the man and ____ him take the straw off and untie（解开） it. Then he would examine the straw very ____ to see ____ he could find anything, after which he would look in all the man’s pockets ____ he let him tie the straw again. The man would then put it on his bike and go off down the hill with it. Although Peter was always ____ to find gold or other valuable things that ____ in the straw, he never found ____. He was sure the man was ____ something, but he was not ____ to think out what it could be.
Then one evening, after he had looked ____ the straw and emptied the worker’s pockets ____ usual, he ___ to him, “Listen, I know you are smuggling things ____ this frontier. Won’t you tell me what it is? I’m an old man, and today’s my ____day on the job. Tomorrow I’m going to ____. I promise I shall not tell ____ if you tell me what you’ve been smuggling.” The worker did not say anything for ____. Then he smiled, turned to Peter and said quietly, “Bikes.”
1.A. up B. down C. to D. towards
2.A. filling B. pulling C. pushing D. carrying
3.A. arrived B. reached C. came D. appeared
4.A. ask B. order C. let D. call
5.A. carefully B. quickly C. silently D. horribly
6.A. That B. where C. how D. whether
7.A. before B. after C. first D. so
8.A. lucky B. hoping C. thinking D. wondering
9.A. had been hidden B. hidden C. hiding D. were hidden
10.A. Nothing B. something C. everything D. anything
11.A. taking B. smuggling C. stealing D. pushing
12.A. possible B. strong C. able D. clever
13.A. through B. thoroughly C. upon D. up
14.A. like B. more C. then D. as
15.A. told B. cried C. ordered D. said
16.A. cross B. past C. across D. into
17.A. first B. last C. second D. third
18.A. die B. back C. leave D. return
19.A. everyone B. anyone C. no one D. someone
20.A. sometimes B. some times C. sometime D. some time
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The club in my town is an _1. (organize) very popular _2.___ young people. I have been _3._ member of it for four years now and I’ve taken part in a lot of interesting projects. These include fun activities such as holiday camps and discos. We have organized sports competitions and we have even made a video._ 4._it isn’t all just enjoyment; we _5. (start) doing social work to help people in our neighborhood. We have organized activities for small children during the holidays. We have also formed a special support group to help young people stop _6._(smoke)! We are _7. (extreme) proud of the most recent group we have created. It organizes regular visits to the local old people’s home. The old people, __8._ were very excited by our visit, told us their personal stories. We sang songs and played games with them and had tea together. Some of 9._were in poor health and were very unhappy. After this visit, my friends and I decided to do whatever we can 10. (help) improve the quality of their lives.
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Dear Ms. Smith,
I appreciate your help very much. On the first day of camp, you came up to myself while I was sitting alone. After that, you always gave me specially attention and encouraged to me to join in activities. As the result, I gradually got to know the other campers. Because the help you gave me that summer, my life changed. I gained so much confidence that I go back to school as a new person. My grades improved. I became very active but made new friends. Today, I got a letter that said I had been admitting into a college. I am proud of it. I just want to thank you for helping me becoming a different person.
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假设你是新华中学的学生李华，你和在上海上学的英国朋友Tom约好下周末去北京旅游，但你因故不能赴约。请根据以下要点用英语给他写一封电子邮件：
1. 表示歉意；
2. 解释原因：
①我的妈妈突然生病了，我和爸爸把妈妈送到医院
②医生为她检查，说妈妈需要休息一周
③我的爸爸下周要出差，我不得不在家照顾我的妈妈
3. 另约时间。
注意：1. 词数120~150；2. 可适当增加细节
Dear Tom,
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