Once you’ve tasted the joy and freedom of an all-access backstage pass, sitting in the balcony（楼厅） far from the stage has little attraction. In March of 2008, I had the opportunity to tour with a band. The experience was eye-opening.
I hadn’t realized how many misconceptions I had about the lifestyle of a world-class musician. Such a life is not as great as it appears. In fact, some aspects are extremely tedious. Hours and hours are spent waiting. The musicians wait for their transportation; they wait for the sound check; they wait to perform. After the show, they wait for the crowds of fans to go away.
When the musicians are not waiting, they are traveling. Sometimes the travel itself can seem attractive and exciting, with the limousines（豪华轿车） and the first-class seats on the plane. However, even these luxuries cannot make up for long, boring hours on the road or in the air. Basic needs are all but ignored. Late-night shows and early wake-up calls make them know the preciousness of sleep. The demanding travel itineraries（行程） and show schedules make regular meals impossible.
In spite of the sacrifices, life on tour has its advantage, at least for the talent. A support team generally travels with the band, with at least one person dedicated to meeting the musicians’ needs at all times. The musicians are expected to perform at the shows, but they are not expected to manage any detail of their lives. When I was with the band, I poured glasses of grapefruit juice, made sandwiches, prepared dressing rooms, and performed all kinds of routine work, such as buying toothpaste and getting money from the ATM. In addition, efforts are made by promoters to keep the musicians happy. Most places offer private dressing rooms for the musicians. There is also usually a green room, a room that is large with comfortable furnishings where the band can visit with friends and family while waiting to go on stage. Before the band goes on, their families and friends file out into the auditorium and find their seats. The house lights go dark and curtain rises. When the lights flash on and the band starts playing, the scene is magical. A behind-the-scenes view makes the experience even more spectacular.
1.The underlined world in paragraph 2 probably means _____.
A．exciting B．boring C．reasonable D．ridiculous
2.We can infer from the third paragraph that _____.
A．good arrangements always make the trips comfortable and pleasant
B．most musicians would rather travel long distance than wait
C．most musicians ignore their basic needs because the travel is too luxurious
D．the lack of sleep and irregular meals seem to be a part of the life of musicians
3.Which might be the best title for the passage?
A．Behind the Scene. B．Hard Life of Musicians.
C．My Part-time Job. D．How to Make Musicians Happy.
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Once you’ve tasted the joy and freedom of an all-access backstage pass, sitting in the balcony（楼厅） far from the stage has little attraction. In March of 2008, I had the opportunity to tour with a band. The experience was eye-opening.
I hadn’t realized how many misconceptions I had about the lifestyle of a world-class musician. Such a life is not as great as it appears. In fact, some aspects are extremely tedious. Hours and hours are spent waiting. The musicians wait for their transportation; they wait for the sound check; they wait to perform. After the show, they wait for the crowds of fans to go away.
When the musicians are not waiting, they are traveling. Sometimes the travel itself can seem attractive and exciting, with the limousines（豪华轿车） and the first-class seats on the plane. However, even these luxuries cannot make up for long, boring hours on the road or in the air. Basic needs are all but ignored. Late-night shows and early wake-up calls make them know the preciousness of sleep. The demanding travel itineraries（行程） and show schedules make regular meals impossible.
In spite of the sacrifices, life on tour has its advantage, at least for the talent. A support team generally travels with the band, with at least one person dedicated to meeting the musicians’ needs at all times. The musicians are expected to perform at the shows, but they are not expected to manage any detail of their lives. When I was with the band, I poured glasses of grapefruit juice, made sandwiches, prepared dressing rooms, and performed all kinds of routine work, such as buying toothpaste and getting money from the ATM. In addition, efforts are made by promoters to keep the musicians happy. Most places offer private dressing rooms for the musicians. There is also usually a green room, a room that is large with comfortable furnishings where the band can visit with friends and family while waiting to go on stage. Before the band goes on, their families and friends file out into the auditorium and find their seats. The house lights go dark and curtain rises. When the lights flash on and the band starts playing, the scene is magical. A behind-the-scenes view makes the experience even more spectacular.
1.The underlined world in paragraph 2 probably means _____.
A．exciting B．boring C．reasonable D．ridiculous
2.We can infer from the third paragraph that _____.
A．good arrangements always make the trips comfortable and pleasant
B．most musicians would rather travel long distance than wait
C．most musicians ignore their basic needs because the travel is too luxurious
D．the lack of sleep and irregular meals seem to be a part of the life of musicians
3.Which might be the best title for the passage?
A．Behind the Scene. B．Hard Life of Musicians.
C．My Part-time Job. D．How to Make Musicians Happy.
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The new school year is coming and you have to go back to school. This marks the end of much freedom during the winter time. Adjusting your sleep habits to once again fit your school schedules may seem like a burden.1..
2. Even if you have not yet get a detailed schedule of classes, you should at least find out the start time of your first class. You should get the rest of the information as soon as possible in order to decide how to adjust your schedule and sleep habits. By finding out when you starts, you will know when to wake up or when you will have some spare time.
Begin the sleep adjustment for your school schedule as early as possible.3. But if you feel you will need some extra time to adjust, start earlier. Set your alarm clock to decide when you should wake up and when you should go to bed. When the alarm sounds for sleep, end whatever activities you are involved in and go to bed.
Tire yourself out. If you have got used to going to sleep very late, it will be helpful to tire yourself out.4. This may be a good time to add some exercise to your routine that will enable you to be worn out at bedtime.
5. These may differ from person to person, but they usually prevent you from completing your goal of going to sleep on schedule. These include bright lights or the flickering light of a computer. Ensure that your bed and the temperature of your room are comfortable and that you have comfortable pillows and blankets.
A.Relax before you go to bed.
B.Review and revise your schedule.
C.Starting a few days early will be enough.
D.However, it will actually help you become more adaptable.
E.It is difficult to be comfortable and to sleep on a full stomach.
F.Remove distractions to ensure that you are able to sleep comfortably.
G.Your body will be less likely to be restless at bedtime if you are actually exhausted.
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Retirement (退休) should be time of joy and freedom. However, for some people retirement comes with feelings of depression (沮丧), which makes life difficult for them.
Retirement is a major life change. Even good changes usually involve some kinds of loss. When you retire, you find yourself lacking whatever working used to provide. That could include, for example, 1. knowing you’re working for society, 2. getting admiration from your skills, 3. having “aha” moments when you solve problems, 4. having people to socialize with, and 5. simply having a place to go and a reason to get out of bed every day. For most people, there’s a financial loss, too. Also, retirement age is a time when a lot of people have to deal with losing their parents or having serious health problems of their own.
Because of all these, retirees are more likely to get depressed.
Depression is very harmful. First, depression can make physical health problems worse. Second, it takes a toll on relationships, because it can make people angry. Third, it’s hard to get much done when you’re depressed.
What can we do to overcome (克服) the feelings of depression? First, do all the things that help depression in general: drink enough water, exercise, talk to friends, have a hobby, laugh, and spend time in nature. If you feel depressed more often than not, it’s probably time to talk to a doctor about your feelings. Second, it’s important to keep busy and get out of the house when you can. Make specific plans with friends. Take a class Volunteer. Or just make sure you start each day with some kind of goal. Third, try to focus on what you’ve gained by retiring. Think about what you may have now that you wished you had before you were able to retire. For example, days that are less stressful, a chance to rest and take better care of your body, more time for your family and yourself. To write, to start a hobby and to learn something new are all new possibilities. Finally, tell your story. You’ve lived a long time and you become an oral historian each time you talk with someone about your experiences. You can also write in a journal or make a video recording of your memories. Telling your stories can help you look back on your life and career with a sense of wholeness and achievements.
1.People may find life very hard after they retire because of ___________.
A. freedom B. nervousness
C. discouragement (losing heart) D. hard work
2.All the following can cause the retirees’ unpleasant feelings EXCEPT _______________.
A. they will suffer from financial loss
B. they have to support their parents
C. they may lose the reason to get up early
D. they may have fewer people to socialize with
3.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means ________________.
A. it makes people’s relationships unusual
B. it makes people’s relationships in peace
C. it makes people’s relationships in danger
D. it makes people stay in touch with each other.
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Depression and Retirement
B. Depression During Retirement Is Harmful
C. Reasons for Depression During Retirement
D. How to Overcome Depression During Retirement
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Jack ______ the bus as soon as it stopped; and then to his joy he met an old friend of his on that bus.
A. got on B. got into C. got off D. got out of
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No doubt there are ups and downs in life. Whatever the situation is, you shouldn’t lose your joy of life. Life is for a limited period only and no one knows how long he/she will live, so why do you waste your precious time in worrying about the things that are beyond your control? Be happy, and enjoy your life unconditionally (无条件地).
You enjoy good days but you also need to learn how to enjoy bad days, even enjoy your pain. In 2016 when I was in Geneva, Switzerland, I suffered a sudden heart attack. My colleagues called an ambulance and I was taken to hospital with much pain in my chest. Before reaching hospital, I was totally exhausted with pain and was going to lose control of my emotions. Then the doctor in the ambulance said, “Don’t worry; you are in safe hands.” His words took away all my pain because I started realizing that it was no time to worry about pain and it’s time to be happy that my life was safe. At that time, I learnt an important lesson that in pain there is a hidden joy and whoever sees the bright side can enjoy pain. My pain turned into a joy which greatly helped me recover more quickly than expected.
You not only enjoy success but you also need to learn to enjoy failure. Failure provides you with an opportunity to benefit from so many choices you’ve made. Celebrating failure will raise your morale and make you more powerful and determined to achieve success. We all make mistakes in life but only the courageous (勇敢的) people not only laugh at their own mistakes but also let other people laugh at them and then they reach success without any spiritual burden (负担). A person who learns from mistakes and knows how to turn the bad situation into his/her favor is the most intelligent person and really enjoys his/her life.
1.What does the author mainly tell us in the first paragraph?
A.Life is full of ups and downs. B.People’s lives only last a limited period.
C.We should enjoy our life unconditionally. D.Bad situations can be changed into good ones.
2.Why did the author still feel happy when experiencing much pain?
A.His colleagues were always with him.
B.He could be looked after by his parents.
C.He planned to enjoy the last days in life.
D.His doctor made him realize the value of being alive.
3.The underlined word “morale” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “________”.
A.talent B.confidence
C.pleasure D.inspiration
4.The author thinks that the wisest person________.
A.never laughs at others B.has strong determination
C.is ready to do others a favor D.is good at learning from mistakes
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some of it, and you’ll like the special taste.
A. Trying B. To try C. Have tried D. Try
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Once there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love. One day it was said that the island would go down, so all made boats and left except Love.
Love was the only one who stayed. Love wanted to offer her help until the last possible moment. When the island had almost gone down, Love decided to ask for help.
Richness was passing by Love in a great boat. Love said, “Richness, can you take me with you?” Richness answered, “No, I can’t. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat. There is no place here for you.”
Sadness was close by, so Love asked, “Sadness, let me go with you .” “Oh, Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself!”
Happiness passed by Love, too, but she was so happy that she did not even notice when Love called her.
Suddenly, there was a voice, “Come, Love, I will take you.” It was an elder. Love was so excited that she even forgot to ask who the elder was. So Love asked Knowledge, another elder, “Who helped me?” “It was Time,” Knowledge answered. “Time?” asked Love. “But why did Time help me?”
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, “Because only Time understands how valuable Love is.”
1.What would happen to the island?
A．It would grow bigger. B．It would sink.
C．It drove feelings away. D．All the feelings lived.
2.Sadness didn’t see Love when he passed by Love, did he?
A．Yes, he did. B．Yes, he didn’t.
C．No, he didn’t. D．No, he did.
3.Why didn’t Happiness help Love?
A．Because Happiness didn’t like Love.
B．Because Happiness didn’t hear Love calling her.
C．Because her boat was so small that she couldn’t take Love with her.
D．Because she needed to be by herself.
4.Who helped Love out of danger?
A．Sadness. B．Knowledge. C．Happiness. D．Time.
5.What does the underlined word “valuable” mean in Chinese?
A．令人喜爱的 B．珍贵的
C．吸引人的 D．有爱心的
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I once experienced an unforgettable trip to Gloucester to see some of the world’s most beautiful and exciting animals in their own habitat(栖息地), the North Atlantic Ocean.
After a long trip by bus, we got on the ship. After a while, we stopped and everyone began to shout because we saw a humpback whale（座头鲸）. It was wonderful. Sometimes, whales came so close to the ship that you thought you could easily touch them.
While we were watching the whales, a guide was giving us some information about them, She told us that we saw only two kinds of whales- 50 foot humpback whales (singing whales) and 70-foot finback whales(the second largest whales on earth). She also said we could easily recognize a whale by its tail because every whale has a different kind of tail just like people have different fingerprints.
They all have names,and on this trip we saw “Salt” and “Pepper”, two whales named by a biologist and a fisherman. They were swimming toghter all the time.
I took twenty-seven photos,but it was very hard to take them because the whales were quick and stayed on the surface of the ocean just for a short time. It was really something. It was one of the chances that a person hardly ever experiences in life, but I had that chance.
1.This passage is mainly about _________________.
A an unforgettable experience in the forest
B an unforgettable trip to see some strange animals in the mountains
C a long trip on the ship
D an unforgettable trip to watch whales
2.Everyone on the ship began to shout because_____________.
A a whale came so close to the ship
B they saw a singing whale
C they saw a finback whale
D they could touch the whale
3.When they were watching the whales, __________________.
A some of them fed the whales
B they found several kinds of whales
C a guide told them something about the whales
D some of them took many photos and touched the whales
4.How can we recognize a whale?
A By its tail B By its head
C By its neck D By its eyes
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After the long journey, the three of them went back home, _________.
A．hungry and tiredly B．hungry and tired
C．hungrily and tiredly D．hungrily and tired
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For most, getting your first car opens up a new world of freedom and allows you to go wherever you want, whenever you want. Getting a car did this for me, and it also brought my best friend and me . But then it tore us apart.
My best friend lives three minutes from my . Since her is in late summer, seven months behind mine, I basically became her when I turned 16 in December.
And so I her up for school and took her home. We made ice-cream , went shopping and to the movies ---- all in my car. I would drive to her house just to sit on her bed, read magazines and have a good laugh. I went to her house so that she gave me a to her house.
A week after I got my license，she was with me I had my first accident. She was there and me and we kept it a , since I didn’t want people to . From then on, through thick and thin, it was just me, my car and my best friend.
High school is a time of , but I couldn’t for a long time we became so distant(疏远) after being so close. My friend waited three months after her birthday to get her dream car：a green 2004 Beetle. With its , the passenger seat of my car became . Our car trips became less frequent I didn’t even drive down her street.
It’s funny how a car can change a relationship so much. I had wanted her to g a car, but once she did, I 60 it. I wanted her friendship back, even if it couldn’t be the same.
1.A. some B. any C. none D. all
2.A. closer B. farther C. luckier D. happier
3.A. neighbor B. school C. home D. family
4.A. holiday B. birthday C. course D. job
5.A. driver B. follower C. partner D. guide
6.A. picked B. woke C. called D. hurried
7.A. parties B. trips C. plans D. classes
8.A. happily B. often C. hardly D. seldom
9.A. phone B. door C. address D. key
10.A. while B. but C. after D. when
11.A. saved B. suggested C. advised D. comforted
12.A. favorite B. secret C. pride D. joke
13.A. help B. see C. know D. laugh
14.A. change B. disappointment C. excitement D. friendship
15.A. understand B. answer C. imagine D. believe
16.A. when B. where C. how D. what
17.A. beauty B. dream C. return D. arrival
18.A. broken B. crowded C. empty D. different
19.A. however B. until C. as D. before
20.A. enjoyed B. received C. regretted D. Lost
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