Charles Dickens, one of the greatest English writers, was born in 1812 in a small town of England. When he was nine years old, the family moved to London. There were several younger children in the family. Their life was hard. So Dickens could not go to school. When Charles went to school, he was already twelve years old. But he didn’t finish school Two years later he began to work. The future Writer often went to the library to read books. He read a lot. Then Dickens wrote a lot of novels and stories all his life. Dickens died over a hundred years ago, but people are still reading his books with great interest.
判断正误：（Y 或N）
1. Charles Dickens was a great British writer.
2. Dickens began to go to school when he was very young.
3. At the age of fourteen Charles began to work.
4. The future writer bought lots of books to read.
5. Today, people still like the books written
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My name is Liu Fang. For a long time, I dreamed of doing something in Western China and last year after I left my college, I became a volunteer (志愿者) teacher. It has changed my life completely!
I traveled a long way from Yangkang Railway Station to a small village by bus in the noth part of Qinghai province. On my way there, I thought about the village, the school, the first day and the children there. However, my heart sank (沉下) when I arrived there. It wasn't what I thought of. It didn't look like a school at all! How small it was! The school had only three rooms, one for Grades 1, 2 and 3, and the other for Grades 4, 5 and 6. There was a third classroom for me.
The children welcomed me warmly on my first day. They asked me a lot of questions and I told them stories about myself and my life in Shanghai. The next day, I gave them a test to find out their level (水平). To my surprise, over half of the students didn’t pass the test, but they all wanted to learn new things.
I spent many nights getting ready for the lessons, reading test papers and marking homework. I enjoyed teaching these lovely and hardworking children, and I could see that they were making progress (进步) with my help. I have also learned a lot from them. I understand their lives better, and I realized that they really needed me a lot.
I have worked in the village for a year now. I'm very happy and the experience has been very useful for me. Now I know how to look after myself. I love the children. In fact, I would like to go on working here.Is Liu Fang a college student now?
What did Liu Fang think of the school when she saw it?
How was she getting on with the children?
What did she think of her work experience in the village?
Why does she want to go on working there?
New rules and behaviour standards (行为规范) for middle school students came out in March. Middle school is going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The best students won't only have high marks. They will also be kids who don't dye (染) their hair, smoke or drink. Here are some of the new rules.
Tell the truth. Have you ever copied someone else's work on an exam? Don't do it again! That's not honest. If you have played computer games for two hours in your room, don't tell your parents that you have done homework.
Do more at school. Good students love animals and care for other people. April is Bird-Loving Month in our country. Is your school doing anything to celebrate? You should join! That way, you can learn more about animals and how to protect them. Have you ever quarreled（吵架）with your teammates when your basketball team lost? Only working together can make your team stronger. Be friendly to the people you are with. Try to think of others, not only yourself.
Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Perhaps you'll discover（发现） Earth II someday. Don't look down at anyone. Everyone's ideas are important. You should welcome them, because new ideas make life better for everyone.
Protect yourself. Has someone ever taken money from one of your classmates? Don't let it happen to you. If you have to go home late, you should let your parents know.
Use the Internet carefully. The Internet can be very useful for your studies. But some things on the Internet aren't for kids, so try to look at Web pages that are good for you. You can use the Web for fun or homework.According to the passage, which of the following is not true?
| A．Take care of yourself when you are out. | B．Tell the truth, even when you are wrong. |
| C．Keep some animals to protect them. | D．Use the Internet, but keep away from bad thing |
The main idea of the fourth paragraph is about .
| A．making the team stronger | B．working together with others |
| C．being a good friend to others | D．getting on well with others |
The passage tells us how to .
| A．be top students | B．do more at school |
| C．care for others | D．use the Internet |
Walt Disney began to make cartoon movies when he was young. But he didn’t have much money and he didn’t always have enough to eat. One day a mouse ran near his desk when he worked in his small office.
“Would you like to be my pet? ”Disney asked the mouse. He caught the mouse and kept it as a pet. A few years later, Disney decided to make a cartoon about it. “I am making a cartoon about a mouse named Mortimer,” he told his wife. “Mortimer Mouse? I think Mickey Mouse would be a better name.” She said. “You are right!” Disney agreed and made many Mickey Mouse cartoons.
People all over the world saw Mickey and loved it. Mickey Mouse made Disney famous. Then come Donald Duck, and Goofy Dog and others. Disney began to make full length (长) cartoons. Then he made cartoon movies for television. Millions of children watched the shows every week.
In California, real boats, castles (城堡), trains, mountains, rivers, all in one beautiful park. Millions of people came to Disneyland. He died in 1966, but the world will not forget him quickly. Mickey Mouse and all his cartoons will help us to remember him. When Disney began making cartoon movies, .
| A．he was very poor | B．the mouse helped him |
| C．his wife knew nothing about it | D．People didn’t like Cartoons at all |
This passage mainly tells us.
| A．how Disney make Cartoon movies | B．how Disney built Disneyland |
| C．something about Disney’s childhood | D．something about Disney’s life |
Which of the flowing sentences is true?
| A．Disney’s wife asked him to make a cartoon about the mouse. |
| B．Mickey Mouse was the name suggested by Disney’s wife. |
| C．Disney caught a mouse and made a cartoon about it at once. |
| D．People will remember Disney because of the Disneyland. |
| Name / Address |
Single Room |
Double Room |
Special Attractions（吸引力） |
| FIRST HOTEL 222 Edward Road Tel. 4146433 |
$25 |
$35 |
Air-conditioned (空调) rooms French restaurant, Night club, Coffee shop and bar, Telephone and TV set in each room |
| FAIRVIE HOTEL 129 North Road Tel. 5915620 |
$12 |
$18 |
Close to the airport, Telephone in each room, Bar, Restaurant, Garage (车库) |
| ORCHARD HOTEL 233 Edward Road Tel. 6416446 |
$15 |
$20 |
Facing First Hotel, European restaurant, TV set, Coffee shop, Laundry (洗衣店) and dry-cleaning shops |
| OSAKA HOTEL 364 Venning Road Tel. 6438200 |
$30 |
$50 |
Air-conditioned rooms, Japanese and Chinese, restaurants, Swimming pool, Large garden, Shops |
If you want to eat Chinese food, you will go to the restaurant in ________.
| A．the Fairview Hotel | B．the First Hotel |
| C．the Orchard Hotel | D．the Osaka Hotel |
The cheapest single room is in .
| A．the First Hotel | B．the Osaka Hotel |
| C．the Fairview Hotel | D．the Orchard Hotel |
How much will you pay if you want a double room with a swimming pool in the hotel?
| A．$50 | B．$20 | C．$18 | D．$35 |
Mr. Smith likes playing cards（扑克）at night and goes to bed very late. He often oversleeps（睡过头）. Mrs. Smith has to wake him up（不得不把他叫醒），so he won't be late for work.
One day，they have a big fight（打架）. They do not speak to each other. In the evening，Mr. Smith gives his wife（妻子）a piece of paper. The paper says “Call me at seven o’clock in the morning”. Then he goes to bed.
The next morning，when Mr. Smith wakes up，it's already 9：00. He is very angry. He gets up and puts on his clothes. He finds（发现）another piece of paper on the table. “It’s seven o’clock. Get up!”What does Mr. Smith like doing?
| A．He likes playing cards. | B．He likes playing ball games. |
| C．He likes fighting. | D．He likes writing letter. |
Why does Mr. Smith oversleep?
| A．He works very hard. | B．He can’t sleep at night. |
| C．He goes to bed late. | D．He watches TV too late. |
Why don’t they speak to each other?
| A．Because Mr. Smith is ill. | B．Because they have a big fight. |
| C．Because they are both late. | D．Because they don’t have dinner. |
What time does Mr. Smith get up the next morning?
| A．He gets up at 8 o’clock. | B．He gets up at 9 o’clock. |
| C．He gets up at 7 o’clock. | D．He gets up at 10 o’clock. |
What does Mrs. Smith’s paper say?
| A．It says “Call me at 9 o’clock in the morning”. | B．It says “Don’t be late”. |
| C．It says “Get up，please | D．It says “It’s 7 o’clock. Get up”. |