Jody was ten years old when he decided he nee...

Jody was ten years old when he decided he needed a job. He thought it might be 36 to raise worms. He could sell them to farmers and people who fished. So in 37, he bought many worms. But that winter the cold weather killed all the worms because he had not 38 them in a warm place.

The next spring Jody 39 again. He bought more worms, which he took good care of. When winter came, he took them inside 40 they would stay warm. Many people bought his worms.

One day when Jody was twelve, he got a letter. It was from state of New York. The letter said, “Everyone who 41 things has to pay taxes!” Jody made only one dollar selling worms. But he still 42 to pay part of that money to the state. He told many people in his town what had ___43. Soon some people from a television station 44 with Jody. Many people saw it and they began to write letters to the state. The letters now said that the law was 45. Finally the law was changed. Children like Jody can now sell things without paying money to the state.

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When Peter Fortune was ten years old grown-up people sometimes used to tell him he was a “difficult”child. He never understood what they meant. He didn’t feel difficult at all. He didn’t throw milk bottles at the garden wall, or tip tomato ketchup over his head and pretend it was blood, or slash at his granny’s ankle with his sword, though he occasionally thought of these things. Apart from all vegetables except potatoes, and fish, eggs and cheese, there was nothing he would not eat. He wasn’t noisier or dirtier or more stupid than anyone he knew. His name was easy to say and spell. His face, which was pale and freckled, was easy enough to remember. He went to school every day like all other children and never made that much fuss about it. He was only as offensive to his sister as she was to him. Policemen never came knocking at the front door wanting to arrest him. Doctors in white coats never offered to take him away to the madhouse. As far as Peter was concerned, he was really quite easy. What was difficult about him?

It was not until he had been a grown-up himself for many years that Peter finally understood. They thought he was difficult because he was so silent. That seemed to bother people. The other problem was he liked being by himself. Not all the time, of course. Not even every day. But most days he liked to go off somewhere for an hour to his bedroom, or the park. He liked to be alone and think his thoughts.

Now, grown-ups like to think they know what’s going on inside a ten-year-old’s head. And it’s impossible to know what someone is thinking if they keep quiet about it. People would see Peter lying on his back on a summer’s afternoon, chewing a piece of grass and staring at the sky. “Peter, Peter! What are you thinking about?” they would call to him. And Peter would sit up with a start. “Oh, nothing. Nothing at all.”Grown-ups knew that something was going on inside that head, but they couldn’t hear it or see it or feel it. They couldn’t tell Peter to stop it, because they did not know what it was he was doing in there. He could have been setting his school on fire or feeding his sister to an alligator and escaping in a hot air balloon, but all they saw was a boy staring at the blue sky without blinking, a boy who did not hear you when you called his name.

As for being on his own, grown-ups didn’t much like that either. They don’t even like other grown-ups being on their own. When you join in, people can see what you’re up to. You’re up to what they’re up to. You have to join in, or you’ll spoil it for everyone else. Peter had different ideas. In fact, he thought, if people spent less time joining in and making others join in, and spent a little time each day alone remembering who they were or who they might be, then the world would be a happier place and wars might never happen...

The trouble with being a daydreamer who doesn’t say much is that the teachers at school, especially the ones who don’t know you very well, are likely to think you are rather stupid. Or, if not stupid, then dull. No one can see the amazing things that are going on in your head. A teacher who saw Peter staring out the window or at a blank sheet of paper on his desk might think that he was bored, or stuck for an answer. But the truth was quite different.

1.It can be learned from the first paragraph that ________.

A.Peter liked playing practical jokes

B.Peter wasn’t particular about food at all

C.boys generally did some crazy things

D.Peter knew why he was called“difficult”

2.Which of the following would Peter be most likely to do?

A.To walk around a lake for quite a while.

B.To break the neighbor’s fence for fun.

C.To tie a dirty dustbin to a dog’s tail.

D.To sleep in the tent with his friends.

3.What is the main reason that Peter was considered“difficult”by grown-ups?

A.He was far from communicative.

B.He turned a deaf ear to others.

C.He did not do well in his studies.

D.He preferred to live on his own.

4.What might the author continue to write about in the following part?

A.Effective measures to help Peter out.

B.How the unique ideas Peter had amazed others.

C.Difficulties keeping Peter from learning well.

D.Further prejudice against Peter among grown-ups.

5.What can serve as the best title of this passage?

A.The Daydreamer B.The Troublemaker

C.The Hard Nut D.The Dark Horse

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When my son, Tony, was 11 years old, he got a small job helping out with a traveling carnival (狂欢节) in our town. He didn’t come home at lunchtime and got back for supper as usual after he finished his work.

I asked him where he had lunch and he told me he made some new friends at the carnival, some young men who were twin brothers, and their mom and dad. They had paid him a few dollars and invited him for lunch in return for helping them with their chores (杂务).

I was glad Tony found new friends but a little worried about the type of people who might be traveling in a carnival. “Oh, Mom, they’re normal people like anyone else. They just work at a carnival instead of in a store or something”. “Come down tomorrow and meet them yourself,” he said.

So the next day I went to the carnival. The twin brothers turned out to be Siamese (连体的) twins, joined at the chest. Tony didn’t think this fact was noteworthy enough to mention. When I brought it to him, he said, “Yes, I noticed that too. Do you know that their mom has to make all their clothes because it's so difficult to find anything to fit them? They’re also really good cooks. Today, Joe,the one on the right, made me spaghetti (意大利面条) for lunch.”

What others see first in a person is not what a child considers important. Where I saw Siamese twins, he saw people having difficulty buying clothes that fit, and young men who were good cooks. It was a lesson I have thought about many times over the years.

1.Why didn’t Tony go home for lunch?

A.Because his mother hoped not.

B.Because he wanted to have a rest.

C.Because his friends invited him for lunch. .

D.Because he had to finish the work before noon.

2.The author was pleased that ________.

A.her son found a small job and made money

B.her son found new friends during the carnival

C.her son didn’t come back home for lunch

D.her son could do some help to their travelers

3.In the author’s opinion, the people who are traveling in a carnival are ________.

A.friendly. B.rich.

C.normal. D.unreliable.

4.From the text we may infer that ________.

A.Tony is a kind and honest boy

B.the author couldn't make clothes for her son

C.a child’s opinion is always different from his mother’s

D.the author and her son are not getting on well with each other

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When my son was 11 years old, he got a small job helping out with a traveling carnival in our town. He didn’t come home at lunch time, phoning instead to tell me he was fine and had found a few days’ work helping out at an exhibit. He turned up for supper as usual however after he finished work.

I asked him how he had managed at lunch and he told me he had made some new friends at the carnival, some young men who were twin brothers, and their mom and dad. They had paid him a few dollars and invited him for lunch in return for helping them set up their exhibit and wanted him to return the next day to help with other chores (杂务).

I was glad he had found new friends but a little worried about the type of people who might be traveling in a carnival. "Oh, Mom, these are just normal everyday people like anyone else. They just work at a carnival instead of in a store or something". "Come down tomorrow and meet them yourself," he said.

So the next day I went to the carnival and to the exhibit he had directed me to. The twin brothers turned out to be Siamese (连体的) twins, joined at the chest. He hadn’t thought this fact was noteworthy(重要的) enough to mention. When I brought it to him, he said, "Yes, I noticed that too. Do you know that their mom has to make all their clothes because it’s so difficult to find anything to fit them? They’re also really good cooks. Today, Joe, the one on the right, made me spaghetti (意大利面条) for lunch."

What others see first in a person is not what a child considers important. Where I saw Siamese twins, he saw people having difficulty buying clothes that fit, and young men who were good cooks. It was a lesson I have thought about many times over the years.

1.From the first paragraph we know that ______.

A. The author’s son could live on his job at the exhibit

B. The author’s son was good at communicating with others

C. The author’s son disliked meeting his parents at home

D. The author’s son usually made his appearance at supper

2.In the boy’s eyes, the Siamese twins were ______.

A. people who had no suitable clothes to wear

B. good cooks with strange appearance

C. just normal people

D. more friendly and kinder than normal people

3.Which proverb may the author agree with according to the last paragraph?

A. Don’t judge a person by his looks.　　 B. It is a matter of opinion

C. Love me, love my dog.　　 D. It’s never too late to learn.

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My father once worked for a big company. However, when I was a year old he _________ his job and then our family got into a difficult station. We were _________, so we sold our house. Then we had to live with my grandmother, _________ she didn’t like kids at all. She never _________. But I was very happy with my parents. My father was _________ at making things. I was also _________ and had a talent for designing.

We didn’t have money to buy. _________ so we made our own. I put two tyres together to make a horse. I learned a lot about gravity（重力）because I _________ many times.

By 10, I knew I wanted to become a(n) _________, but they didn’t take women in engineering school, so I went to another school and __________ in 1945. Then I was very __________ to be accepted by the army’s training programme. I learned a lot there. In 1966, I __________ serving the army. I began to work with children with learning problems. I wanted to __________ something that would help them. Luckily, I __________.

I tried to retire five times but it __________ worked. In 1997, I went back to school to learn drawing, which was __________ for my inventions. On a TV program in 2015, I __________ David Kelley the founder of the design firm IDEO. When I realized he __________ people from different backgrounds, I thought, “I have special life experiences and designing skills. I could be of __________ to his firm.”

I typed a letter to Kelley and quickly, I got a __________ that I was accepted. I was 85.

1.A. lost　　 B. took　　 C. missed　　 D. changed

2.A. in order　　 B. in peace　　 C. in danger　　 D. in debt

3.A. though　　 B. or　　 C. as　　 D. so

4.A. apologized　　 B. performed　　 C. smiled　　 D. worked

5.A. mad　　 B. skilled　　 C. amazed　　 D. disappointed

6.A. sensitive　　 B. strict　　 C. pretty　　 D. creative

7.A. clothes　　 B. books　　 C. toys　　 D. foods

8.A. fell off　　 B. gave in　　 C. looked up　　 D. turned back

9.A. doctor　　 B. soldier　　 C. dancer　　 D. inventor

10.A. started　　 B. returned　　 C. graduated　　 D. arrived

11.A. afraid　　 B. lucky　　 C. brave　　 D. clever

12.A. finished　　 B. enjoyed　　 C. escaped　　 D. kept

13.A. remember　　 B. gather　　 C. say　　 D. develop

14.A. left　　 B. agreed　　 C. succeeded　　 D. stopped

15.A. already　　 B. always　　 C. nearly　　 D. never

16.A. famous　　 B. helpful　　 C. fit　　 D. ready

17.A. invited　　 B. called　　 C. discovered　　 D. saw

18.A. persuaded　　 B. recognized　　 C. accepted　　 D. doubted

19.A. value　　 B. importance　　 C. interest　　 D. health

20.A. choice　　 B. reply　　 C. gift　　 D. reward

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TEN-YEAR-OLD Barack Obama was one of the only three black students at his school in Hawaii, US. He felt very different from most other students. White girls wanted to touch his hair. A white boy asked him whether his father ate people.

“I lied to them that my father was a Kenyan prince. But I kept asking myself who I am,” said Obama.

However, 37 years later, the boy made history. Last year Obama became the first black president in US history.

Obama was born in 1961, to an African father and a white American woman from a small town in the US. He grew up in Indonesia and Hawaii. This unusual background made him wonder who he was. He once turned to alcohol to help forget this question.

With help from his friends, Obama finally turned his life around at college. His hard work made him a star at Harvard. Later, he became only the third black senator (参议员) in US history. During his race to the highest post in the US, Obama talked about his background. He called for a United States of America, rather than a white America or a black America.

“Obama’s success has made Martin Luther King’s dream come true. That is: A man should not be judged by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character,” wrote ABC news.

1.When Obama was ten years old, he was in _______.

A. Hawaii　　 B. Kenya　　 　 C. Africa　　 　 D. Indonesia

2.When Obama became president of the US, he was _______.

A. 37　　　　 B.48　　　　　　　 C. 47　　　　 　 D. 38

3. Why did Obama lie to his classmates that his father was a Kenyan prince?

A. Because he was uncertain about his background then.

B. Because he dreamed of becoming a Kenyan prince.

C. Because he was afraid of being laughed at by his classmates.

D. Because he was told his father was a Kenyan prince.

4.Which of the following statements is right?

A. Obama is optimistic all his life.

B. Obama was brought up in Africa.

C. .According to Luther King, a man should be judged by the content of his

D. Obama didn’t work hard at Harvard, but he finally turned president of the US.

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Actor Warwick Davis realized he was shorter than other people when he was eight years old.　 He suddenly noticed all his schoolmates were twice his size. It was then that the effect of having dwarfism hit him for the first time.

Now aged 48, Davis says, “I have very fond memories of school but I realized I had to become a little bit louder and funnier so I wouldn’t get left out of conversations. I became quite the performer, so being short was my training in acting.”

It worked. Director George Lucas cast young Warwick as the Ewok Wicket in Return of the Jedi. The actor has gone on to star in many TV shows and films, including playing Professor Flitwick in the Harry Potter films.

Warwick’s dwarfism means he is 1.07 meters tall, while the average UK adult male height is 1.78 meters. Most types of dwarfism are caused by a genetic disorder that stops some of the body’s building blocks working properly.

Davis has a positive attitude to being “different”. He says, “If I had my life all over again, I would choose the same job and be the same height. I have enjoyed every minute. At school I played rugby and football and tried long jump and high jump. I wasn’t very good at them but I always had a go. I defeated everyone at chin-ups (引体向上) because I had a low body weight combined with a strong upper body from climbing up to the top cupboards to reach the biscuit boxes at home.”

Warwick is supporting Jeans for Genes Day, a charity raising public concern for millions of children born with genetic disorders in the U.K. He says, “Even if you can only give a tiny amount of money, it will make such a difference to the children.”

1.Why did Warwick Davis decide to become a little bit louder and funnier?

A. It was his training in his acting.

B. He didn’t want to be ignored by his classmates.

C. The effect of having dwarfism influenced him strongly.

D. The genetic disorder prevented his body from working properly.

2.What can be inferred from paragraph 5?

A. Davis has a positive attitude to being “different”.

B. Davis turns his short body to his advantage at chin-ups.

C. Davis is not fond of rugby and football, long jump and high jump.

D. Davis doesn’t want to choose the same job if he can live his life again.

3.Warwick Davis can be best described as “___________”.

A. pleased B. independent C. sensitive D. confident

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. My Strong Upper Body B. Dwarfism Caused by Genetic Disorder

C. Height Is Not My Limitation D. More Money, Bigger Difference

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Only when_______ 30 years old ______ to learn English.

A．was he; did he begin　　　　　　　　　　 B．he was; he began

C．was he; he began　　　　　　　　　　　　 D．he was; did he begin

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Mike has loved flying since he was small. When he was three years old, his dad took him to an air show. Mike loved the sounds of the plane and he 31of becoming an airplane pilot(飞行员) some day. As Mike grew up, he learned as  32 as he could about flying. He wanted to go to flying school 33university. He kept on 34 his parents about it all the time. At that time, pilot training was very35. Mike’s parents couldn’t afford it.

Later Mike became a salesman. He hoped to get lots of money for flying school. He traveled36America for his factory. He liked to travel, 37 by plane. To save money, he usually stayed in cheap hotels.

One morning, Mike 38 to Atlanta. On the plane, after breakfast, he went to 39. Some time later, he woke up. The two men beside him were talking in a 40 voice. When Mike heard the word “hijack(劫持)”, he nearly 41 out of his seat, but he pretended(假装) he was still 42. He listened when the two men talked. Mike quickly learned what was                  43. They planned to hijack the plane to Cuba. This made Mike very 44 . He knew he had to stop them before they began their 45 .

Mike pretended to use the washroom. On the way he met a hostess(空姐) and told her about the coming 46. A moment later, the passengers were told that there was something wrong with the plane. Soon the plane landed at the 47 airport.

The two men received a 48 when they saw twenty police officers were 49  them at the airport.

Later Mike was given free flying training as a reward. 50 he became a pilot and flew happily ever since. Now his story is well known in the United States.

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Alex Wood began fundraising when he was four years old. He sold lemonade and cookies to raise money for a school in Haiti. Later, Alex sent 15 bags of food he collected from his neighbors to a food store near his home which asked for donations(捐赠).

Alex wanted to help more people. He decided to donate to Heifer International, an organization that gives farm animals and farm training to poor people around the world. His goal: $5,000 for a “gift ark”. That amount would mean that 15 pairs of animals would be given to people in need. Those families would agree to give one of their animals’ young to other needy families.

Alex decided that baking was the best way to raise money. He started a business, named it Clean Hands Bakery, and now sells his baked goods year round. In his family’s kitchen, he created all kinds of cookies and cakes. He says his top sellers are lemon pound cakes and chocolate cupcakes. Alex likes the baking as much as the fundraising. “I like it that you can take so many ingredients(原料) that don’t taste good on their own and come up with something amazing,” he says.

In September 2011, Alex reached his goal of $5,000 and bought a gift ark. “I feel absolutely overjoyed that I got to my goal,” he says. “I can’t help everybody by myself, but I can do my part, which I hope will inspire other people to do their part, too.” One of the people Alex has already inspired is his younger brother. “He had people donate to me, instead of giving him a birthday present.” Alex explains. “In the end he donated $200 toward my goal.”

So now that he’s met his goal of a gift ark, will Alex keep baking and fundraising? He says yes. He wants to end world hunger, one cupcake at a time.

1.What did Alex Wood donate to Heifer International?

A．$5.000 in cash                         B．Farm animals

C．A gift ark                              D．Lemon Hands Bakery

2. According to the passage, Clean Hands Bakery ______.

A．was set up in September 2011

B．uses many unusual ingredients

C．belongs to Heifer International

D．sells food cooked by Alex himself

3. What’s Alex’ younger brother’s attitude towards his fundraising idea?

A．Doubtful          B．Curious           C．Supportive         D．Uncaring

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．A charity helping the poor.

B．Feeding the world by baking.

C．The best way to raise money.

D．Cooking with different ingredients.

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