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On a February morning 13 years ago we pulled into the driveway, excited and proud, and lined up our kids for photos. It was a big day, but back then we had no idea how it would shape our lives.
That van (旅行拖车) is linked to so many great memories - soccer games, camping trips, and a 24-hour journey to Florida to visit grandparents and one three-week holiday to the east coast, full of long conversations and classic rock played on cassette tapes. In that van, I laughed my head off while going out with friends, and cried my eyes out at the death of a loved one. I've dreamed and planned and moved homes while traveling on those four trusty wheels.
There were days when it drove me nuts, too. On cold winter mornings, the sliding doors would freeze shut. Anyone who wanted to sit in the backseats had to climb in through the front. Still, we've held on to our van for as long as possible. It never ever let us down, even as the repair bills got a little bigger each year and we faithfully fixed whatever was needed to keep it on the road safely.
Yesterday we finally made the decision. It was time to find a newer, smaller, more energy-efficient (高效节能的) replacement. The van was telling us it was time.
Saying goodbye is never easy. As we close the minivan chapter（篇章）of our lives, my heart sinks -- not just for the much-loved metal box on wheels that we've driven for more than a decade, but for the days, months and years that passed by so quickly. The story of our minivan is the story of our family.
1.Why does the author mention their journeys to Florida and the east coast?
A.To share the fun they had with their van.
B.To prove that the van is convenient for travel.
C.To show how much her family loved traveling.
D.To stress the importance of keeping cars in good condition.
2.The underlined phrase “drive someone nuts” probably means .
A.make someone excited
B.make someone crazy
C.make someone confused
D.make someone amazed
3.How did the author feel when they decided to buy a new car?
A.Relieved B.Happy
C.Disappointed D.Sad
4.What could be the best title?
A.Our Trips on the Road
B.Our Much-loved Minivan
C.Memories of Our Family
D.Nothing Stays Forever
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Many years ago, on a winter morning, Lily, our only daughter, sat quietly, all her heart put into her work. Every once in a while she would ask how to spell the name of someone in our family, and then painstakingly(费力地) formed the letters one by one. Next, she added flowers and green grass at the bottom of each page with a sun in the upper right corner, surrounded by the blue sky. Holding them at eye level, she was satisfied.
“What are you making, honey?” I asked.
“It’s a surprise,” she said, covering up her work with her hands.
It wasn’t until later that evening that I noticed the “mailboxes” fastened to the door of each of our bedrooms. There was one for Edward, one for Tom. She hadn’t forgotten Peter and baby Paul.
For the next few weeks, we received mail regularly. There were little notes showing her love for each of us and short letters full of tiny things that only a seven-year-old child would notice. I was in charge of retrieving baby Paul’s letters, page after page of colored scenes, including flowers with happy faces.
“He can’t read yet,” she said, “but he can look at the pictures.”
This little girl grows up now, but something about her has never changed. One morning only a week or so ago, I found a love note next to my pillow.
“Thanks for always being there for me, Mum,” it read, “I’m glad that we are best friends,”
I couldn’t help but remember that she has brought me countless hours of joy throughout these years. There are angels among us. I know, I live with one.
1.What was Lily busy doing that afternoon?
A. Playing a spelling game.
B. Examining her work carefully.
C. Doing her drawing homework
D. Preparing love notes for the family
2.Every time the writer received her daughter’s mail, she felt___.
A. surprised B. happy
C. proud D. interested
3.The underlined words “something about her” in Paragraph 7 mean__.
A. her habit of writing letters to her friends
B. her interest in drawing pictures
C. her action of giving us surprises on purpose
D. her love for the family members
4.Why did the author write the passage?
A. To draw people’s attention to her daughter
B. To tell people her daughter’s growing stories.
C. To remember the true love from her daughter,
D. To describe the angel living with her all her life.
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Several years ago, we moved into the apartment where we live now. When my friends helped me move in, the downstairs neighbors began to16about the noise. I could do17about it. After all, noises are unavoidable(不可避免的).How can anyone move in18.
Still19,the complaints continued on a daily basis—well after the first day. We walked “too loudly”down the stairs, we laughed too often, we opened and closed the door too many times…They had many20to complain.
Nobody can stand the endless complaints and quarrels. I soon learned that they had21the last few families who lived above them by the same way. So I had the information I needed and I tried to22 every situation carefully.
I tried to walk in23to avoid any possible noises. Whenever they called24came to the door with a complaint, no matter how unreasonable, I simply listened. From their confused expressions, I could imagine that they had never expected to get a 25attitude from me.
Of course, it was hard to keep calm but my sister and I26. I told my sister that we were going to be pleasant and27them to change their attitude to neighbors. I explained to her that they probably felt28 in their lives because they are common people. 29, they were always looking for a 30to show their power so that nobody could look down upon them. I continued smiling and greeting them as I saw them, much to their31.On more than one occasion(不止一次), I ended up32them. They thanked me before they left.
Unexpectedly, the next time I saw them, they all smiled and33friendly. We had a short but pleasant34. Ever since then, they’ve been very pleasant neighbors, and we’ve become good35.
1. A．worry B．talk C．care D．complain
2. A．verything B．nothing C．something D．anything
3. A．quietly B．quickly C．suddenly D．slowly
4. A．angrier B．less C．better D．worse
5. A．purposes B．times C．reasons D．persons
6. A．come across B．driven off C．knocked into D．taken in
7. A．treat B．allow C．keep D．accept
8. A．fashion B．trouble C．doubt D．peace
9. A．but B．so C．or D．as
10. A．funny B．positive C．gentle D．satisfying
11. A．continued B．decided C．began D．stopped
12. A．order B．ask C．forbid D．encourage
13. A．stupid B．powerless C．unfortunate D．dangerous
14. A．Besides B．Therefore C．Otherwise D．However
15. A．task B．chance C．challenge D．job
16. A．surprise B．worry C．taste D．expect
17. A．frustrating B．annoying C．helping D．joining
18. A．sounded B．felt C．phoned D．looked
19. A．discussion B．quarrel C．conversation D．journey
20. A．friends B．workmates C．partners D．classmates
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One morning Fan Xing discovered that her classroom had changed.The 13-year-old saw that the desks were no longer in rows,but pushed together to make six bigger desks.
The new arrangement was part of a reform at Fan’s school,Changsha Daotian Middle School in Hunan.About five weeks ago,more than 2,000 junior students at the school began studying in this way,with six to eight students sitting in groups.
“This reform is designed to provide students with easier ways to study and more chances for discussion,” said Liu Xu,a school head teacher.“Our school hopes it can improve students’ abilities for self-study as well as teamwork.”
The new arrangement took some time for students to get used to.“I was too curious about it for the first two days,” said Fan.But soon she and her classmates got used to it.“Now our class is quieter because we can stop loud students with some simple gestures,” said Fan.“What’s more,we can express our own ideas and learn others’ through discussion.It’s a better way to study.”
Feng Yu likes this new classroom arrangement very much and has made some progress in studying.The 14-year-old said,“Group members first discuss,and then explain the solutions or answers to difficult questions in front of the whole class.”
“The discussion gives us more confidence to make speeches,” said Feng.“We can also improve our friendships.”
The reform has asked for more from teachers.They have no
more than 15 minutes to teach in class.“It is a big challenge to teach in such a short time the lessons which should be taught in 45 minutes,” English teacher Wang Jing said.“We have to improve methods to teach better.We must prepare some interesting topics and exercises before class so that students can discuss them.”Wang said that some students always talk.The teachers have to move continuously in the classroom to keep them quiet and get them to concentrate on class.“It demands more,but I believe it will pay off,” Wang added.
1.From the first paragraph of the passage,we know that .
A. Fan Xing was a 13-year-old student
B. Fan Xing’s classroom was changed in rows
C. Fan Xing’s desk was no lo
nger in her classroomD. six big desks were moved into Fan Xing’s clas
sroom2.The purpose of the new classroom arrangement is to .
A. make the students feel fresh and interested
B. divide big classes into small classes
C. make more room for new students
D. provide students with more chances for teamwork
3.What is the big challenge for the teachers in classroom teaching in the reform?
A. The teachers have to improve their studying methods.
B. The teachers must prepare more interesting topics for exercises.
C. The teachers are only given 15 minutes to teach in one period of the class.
D. The teachers have to move about in the classroom to keep the students quiet.
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The students in Changsha Daotian Middle School are sitting in groups when having classes.
B. The reform in the school is aimed at improving the students’ abilities for self-study.
C. Studying in groups gives the students more confidence to concentrate on class.
D. The new classroom arrangement also brings some new challenges to the teachers.
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A Canadian woman who lost her diamond ring 13 years ago while cleaning her garden on the family farm is wearing it proudly again after hew daughter-in-law pulled it from the ground or a carrot.
Mary Grams, 84, said she can’t believe the lucky carrot actually grew through and around the diamond ring she had long given up hope of finding. She said she never told her husband, Norman, that she lost the ring, but only told her son. Her husband died five years ago.
“I feel glad and happy, ”Grams said this week . “I grew into the carrot. I feel it amazing”,
Her daughter-in-law, Calleen Daley, found the ring while getting carrots in for supper with her dog Billy at the farm near Armena, Alberta, where Grams used to live. The farm has been in the family for 105 years. Daley said while she was pulling the carrots and noticed one of them looked strange She almost fed it to her dog bu decided to keep it When she was washing ;the carrots she noticed the ring and spoke to her husband, Grams’son, about what she had found.
They quickly called Grams. “I told her we found her ring in the garden She couldn’t believe it, ”Daley said. “It was so strange that the carrot grew perfectly through that ring. ”
Grams said she wanted to try the ring on again after so many years With her family looking on, she washed the ring with a little soap to get the dirt off. It moved on her finger as easily as i did when her husband gave it to her.
“We were laughing, ” she said. “It fits. After so many years it still fits perfectly.”
1.How old was Grams when she lost her diamond ring?
A.13. B.71.
C.84. D.105.
2.Who found the woman’s long-lost diamond ring?
A.Mary Grams, B.Norman.
C.Colleen Daley. D.Billy.
3.This passage mainly tells us that .
A.a Canadian woman lost her ring
B.a long-lost ring was found
C.the family farm has a long history
D.a strange carrot was pulled
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The Beijing express had _____ on time when we hurriedly got to the platform.
A. pulled on B. pulled out C. pulled round D. pulled off
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We arrived on the platform just as the train was________.
A. pulling up B. pulling down C. pulling out D. pulling into
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One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast．I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled．He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone．I asked if I might join him．He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things．We never introduced ourselves．I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat．So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“My I get you something ?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee, We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee, Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit．At the door I met one of my friends．He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr．Galbreath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with．He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it．I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr．Galbreath changed my life．Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.
1.What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A．Unfriendly． B．Untidy． C．Gentle． D．Kind.
2.The author bought coffee for the old man because________
A．he thought the old man was poor
B．he wanted to start a conversation
C．he intended to show his politeness
D．he would like to thank the old man
3.How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A．Proud． B．Pitiful． C．Surprised． D．Regretful
4.What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A．We should learn to be generous.
B．It is honorable to help those in need.
C．People in high positions are not like what we expect.
D．We should avoid judging people by their appearances.
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One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“My I get you something?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.
1. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A. Unfriendly B. Untidy C. Gentle D. Kind
2. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A. Proud B. Pitiful
C. Surprised D. Regretful
3.Which of the following statements is right?
A. Mr. Galbreath was eating his breakfast when the writer came in the restaurant.
B. Though he was rich, Mr. Galbreath had no money to buy himself a breakfast that day.
C. Though they talked a lot with each other, Mr. Galbreath and the writer didn’t know each other very well.
D. From that day, Mr. Galbreath and the writer have become very good friends and Mr. Galbreath has helped the writer a lot.
4.What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A. We should learn to be generous.
B. It is honorable to help those in need.
C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.
D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.
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One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的)to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed am empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversion and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee. I asked,
“My I get you something?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee, We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee, Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath ?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are.
1.What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A. Untidy B.Unfriendly
C. Gentle D. Kind
2.The author bought coffee for the old man because .
A. he wanted to start a conversation
B. he thought the old man was poor
C. he intended to show his wealth
D. he would like to thank the old man
3.How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A. Proud. B. Pitiful.
C. Surprised. D. Regretful
4.What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A. We should learn to be generous.
B. It is honorable to help those in need.
C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.
D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.
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more than 15 minutes to teach in class.“It is a big challenge to teach in such a short time the lessons which should be taught in 45 minutes,” English teacher Wang Jing said.“We have to improve methods to teach better.We must prepare some interesting topics and exercises before class so that students can discuss them.”
nger in her classroom