Bill was a boy of 15. His parents went to gambling(赌博) day and night. Nobody cared about hi. He always failed in his exams. So his teachers didn’t like him, nor did his classmates play with him.
Bill often slept in class because his heart was not in school. He almost gave himself up.
One day, Miss Jones, a new teacher, came to Bill’s class. She was a smiling, beautiful woman. Bill was in love! For the first time in his young life, he couldn’t take his eyes off his teachers; yet, still he failed.
It was Miss Jones’ class. She was asking a question. “I’d like the smartest boy to answer my question.” Then she said loudly, “Bill, please!”
Bill was surprised. And he stood up without a word.
“Just try it! I believe you can!”
After school, Miss Jones had a long talk with Bill. She told him that she cared about him and believed in him.
Bill thought a lot that evening. From then on he arrived at school on time every day. Miss Jones helped him with his homework in the afternoon. She even cooked delicious food for him. She told Bill, “Nothing is impossible if you put your heart in it.”
Later, Miss Jones gave another exam. Bill did it with all his heart. He was very excited to find that he had passed the exam. Now Bill discovered that not only could he learn, but he could do it well. A changed took place in Bill’s heart.
You see, one teacher saved one boy, it’s simple(简单的), really. Bill always failed in the exams at first because he ________.
| A．went gambling | B．talked in class | C．didn’t answer | D．gave himself up |
Miss Jones changed Bill by ________.
| A．doing homework for him | B．encouraging and helping him |
| C．giving Bill another exam | D．cooking delicious food for him |
From the passage we can learn ________.
| A．Miss Jones was a loving and careful teacher |
| B．Bill’s parents cared about him very much |
| C．Miss Jones loved to answer Bill’s question |
| D．Bill didn’t like to play with his classmates |
Which may be the best title for the passage?
| A．Parents’ Day | B．A Lazy Boy | C．A Boy’s Change | D．A Strict Teacher |
Every day, life is made and lost. Every day, life goes on. Every day we experience some of the most important parts of life and may not even realize it: love, generosity, and perseverance. These values aren’t just important to us, they make the world what it is.
Scientists say that the gravity makes the world turn, but some people say that love makes it go around. Love can be found anywhere: in families, friends, even strangers. Even if you can’t see it, you know it’s there.
Love may connect people all over the world, but what would the world be without generosity? Whether after a national disaster or a school fund raiser, one thing is certain--- it is better to give than to receive. Generosity is found everywhere and whether it’s a large or small act, it makes a difference. Most of all, generosity is not something you need any qualifications（资格）for, and no matter what you do, it can make a difference. Sometimes, though, it takes effort to be generous, which leads us to perseverance.
Founding a country, riding a bike, or finishing a novel, these are all finished with perseverance. Perseverance is the one thing that can help us achieve whatever we want. It is what helps scientists discover cures for illnesses, and athletes become winners. You may fail, but every time you make a mistake, that’s one less to make the next time.
There is an infinite(无限的) number of things we value. But without love, generosity, and perseverance, we just don’t think that our lives or the world would be the way it is.The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph means .
| A．the world | B．the gravity | C．the value | D．the experience |
To be generous, the writer thinks .
| A．you needn’t make effort |
| B．you should be qualified(有资格的) |
| C．you should give all you have |
| D．you find it meaningful whatever you do |
The meaning of the word “perseverance” is .
| A．财富 | B．体力 | C．毅力 | D．机遇 |
Which of the following statement is TRUE?
| A．Perseverance is the only thing to help us achieve success. |
| B．People don’t understand life they experience at all. |
| C．Helping others is always better than receiving help. |
| D．What the world is like depends on the gravity and love. |
The best title for the passage may be .
| A．Success and failure | B．Three values | C．Endless love | D．Hard life |
Every year, the French town of Menton hosts an event called the Lemon Festival in the world. The Lemon Festival usually takes place between mid-February until March. During the festival, around 145 tons of oranges and lemons are sent into the town. Over 300 workers work together to make giant sculptures(雕塑) out of fruits.
Menton became the first producer of lemons in 1929. The lemons are loved by the world’s best cooks.In the late 19th century, a town parade was held to encourage Menton’s winter tourism. Kings, princes and artists filled the great and comfortable hotels or their own fantastic houses. Because of its great success, the streets were beautifully planted with oranges and lemons in the following years. In order to develop tourism, in 1934 the Lemon Festival was officially born.
Sleepy Menton becomes a world of color during the festival time. People find it very exciting and full of fun. The festival is enjoyed for three whole weeks. Along with a daily Lemon and Orange Exhibition, parades on Sundays, fireworks on Thursday nights.
Every year there will be a special theme for the Lemon festival. This year the theme of the Lemon Festival is: “The regions of France”. Some of the events are free, but you need to buy tickets to see the parades.Why was the Lemon Festival officially born?
| A．To encourage people to plant more lemons. |
| B．To help people enjoy the winter months. |
| C．To develop winter tourism in Menton. |
| D．To cerebrate the success of orange planting. |
What is the writer trying to tell us in the second paragraph?
| A．The history of Menton. |
| B．The tourist attractions in Menton. |
| C．The special taste of the lemons in Menton. |
| D．The history of the Lemon Festival. |
You can enjoy the following activities EXCEPT_______ during the Lemon Festival.
| A．lemon and orange shows | B．a town parade |
| C．fireworks | D．a concert |
In which part of a newspaper can you find the passage?
| A．Travel | B．Family | C．Advertisement | D．Sport |
An artist goes to a beautiful part of the country for a holiday and stays with a farmer. Every day he goes out with his paints and brushes and paints until evening. When it gets dark he goes back to the farm and has a good dinner before he goes to bed.
At the end of his holiday he wants to pay the farmer, but the farmer says, “No, I don’t want money. But give me one of your pictures. What’s money? In a week it will be finished, but your picture will still be there.”
The artist is very happy and thanks the farmer for saying so about his pictures. The farmer smiles and answers, “It’s not that. I have a son in London. He wants to be an artist. When he comes home next month, I will show him your picture, and he will not want to be an artist any more, I think.”Every day the artist _________ .
| A．goes out to help the farmer |
| B．stays at the farmer’s home and eats a big dinner |
| C．paints pictures |
| D．works hard to get some money for the farmer |
The artist thinks the farmer wants his picture because _______.
| A．the farmer likes his drawing very much |
| B．the farmer hates his pictures |
| C．the farmer wants to give it to his son |
| D．the farmer wants to be an artist, too |
What does the farmer mean in the last paragraph?
| A．He likes the artist very much. |
| B．He would like his son to be an artist, too. |
| C．He wants the artist to be his son’s teacher. |
| D．He doesn’t like the artist’s paintings at all. |
 SMILE’s is having a big weekend electronics sale! All CDs, TVs, radios and electronic toys Open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in Fort Street Mall. |
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 Jackson’s Annual Sale This week only! Men’s and women’s clothing: shoes, coats and sweaters, swimwear, jeans Jewelry: watches, Rings Earrings(耳环) and necklaces Furniture:  Leather sofas, diningtable and chairs, and bookcases Jackson’s on the corner of Main and East Streets. Open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm |
 Come and see what we have on sale For your office! 30% off (折扣) All office furniture: Desks and bookcases 20% off Office equipment(设备): Typewriters and telephones 10% off Office supplies: Pens, paper and calculators(计算器) Open 10:00 am-5:00 pm Daily ON FIRST STREET |
Jackson’s is a _______________.
| A．cloth store | B．restaurant |
| C．department store | D．used goods market |
If a telephone is ￥150, you can spend ___________ on it at Apple.
| A．￥130 | B．￥100 | C．￥120 | D．￥90 |
Smile’s sale is for ____________ only.
| A．two days | B．seven days | C．five days | D．two weeks |
根据短文内容，问答下列问题。
| NOTICE February 20th,2013 A heavy snowstorm destroyed a village last month. Many people are now sick because they don’t have warm houses to live in, not enough food to eat, and not thick clothes to wear. Also, the hospital was destroyed so they have to travel to other cities for medical help. However, the journey is very difficult and usually takes five or six hours. Next Saturday, students of No. 10 Middle School are going to give a performance. They will sing, dance and play music. The performance will start at 4 p.m. Each ticket will cost 20 Yuan and all the money will go to the people in the snowstorm-hit village. They will use the money to repair the hospital and their houses, and get them some food and clothes. Please join us! CA Charity |
What happened last month?
__________________________________________________________________________What time will the performance begin?
__________________________________________________________________________Will all the money go to the snowstorm-hit village?
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