No More Time Out
Shawn and Thomas had always been good friends. They lived near each other, and they both loved __36__.They played baseball, touch football, and kickball. They also liked to play soccer, shoot baskets, and skateboard.When they were in the fourth grade, though, Thomas broke his __37__ in a soccer game. He had to be on crutches for six weeks.
Shawn __38__ Thomas, but what was there to do? Shawn didn’t like television or computer games. Thomas didn’t like to sit and talk. After trying three times to start a conversation, Shawn __39__ up. He said, “I’m out of here.”
For days, Shawn __40__at home, feeling guilty for not visiting Thomas again. Thomas stayed home, too, feeling __41__because Shawn wasn’t visiting him. After a week, Shawn’s mom spoke up. “It’s time for you and Thomas to get back into action! That’s why I spoke to Ms McNulty at the library. She has the perfect volunteer job for you both,” she said.
Shawn said __42__.
His mom continued, “The library sells used books to raise money. People are always __43__off books in bags and boxes. Someone has to carry the books to the storage room. Someone has to sort them into fiction (小说) and nonfiction. You and Thomas can be a team __44__.”“No, we can’t!” said Shawn. “He and I don’t want a job.” However, Shawn’s mom wouldn’t __45__ no for an answer.
Sure enough, __46__the boys began, things changed. Shawn felt strong as he carried bags and boxes through the library. Sorting books in the storage room, Thomas felt useful again. In fact, one day Thomas said, “Between you and me, Shawn, this isn’t so __47__.” Shawn smiled and agreed. They were a good team.
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A．sports B．books C．movies D．arts
A．arm B．hand C．leg D．nose
A．phoned B．invited C．visited D．checked
A．came B．gave C．turned D．hurried
A．stayed B．waited C．called D．talked
A．tired B．afraid C．weak D．angry
A．nothing B．something C．anything D．everything
A．bringing B．dropping C．showing D．knocking
A．soon B．only C．perhaps D．again
A．choose B．keep C．take D．allow
A．because B．once C．if D．although
A．private B．simple C．bad D．special
On April 20th, a big earthquake happened in Ya'an, Sichuan. Many buildings were .Many people lost their relatives and their homes. A lot of people were injured, about 200 people died. All the Chinese people felt very sad. But, , love is around us. Thousands of soldiers arrived there as quickly as they could. Many people gave them a hand. Lots of people volunteered to help them. Some raised money for them, some bought something for them, some went there the sad children up.
I'm deeply moved by these people. As a middle school student, what I can do is my pocket money to the quake –stricken area. I have also made some beautiful cards with some encouraging words help to cheer up the kids who are of the same age as we are. I’m sure no difficulty will beat us!
A．destroyed B．discovered C．fallen D．found
A．fortunate B．fortunately C．unluckily D．lucky
A．cheer B．to cheer up C．to cheering up D．to cheer
A．to donate B．donate C．to be given away D．give away
A．in order that B．so that C．in order to D．such that
Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy, few know how to find happiness. Money and success alonelasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we makeown happiness. Here areways to help you be happier.
secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much timeabout the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such asa good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends tend to live happier and healthier lives.
The second secret to leading a happy life is to be. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport. You can forget about your problems, andthink about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping. According to studies, people feel goodthey volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, dofor someone. You can help a friendhis or her studies, go shopping to get food forold neighbor, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.A、but B、as C、or
A、do not accept B、do not take C、do not bring
A、us B、our C、ours
A、few B、a few C、a little
A、The first B、At first C、First of all
A、thinking B、think C、to think
A、past B、present C、future
A、seeing B、watching C、reading
A、active B、quiet C、strict
A、ever B、never C、only
A、another B、other C、others
A、what B、when C、where
A、something nice B、something serious C、something difficult
A、in B、on C、with
A、a B、an C、/
Life is short．Are you doing what you love? Are you living actively?
If not, why? I am guessing most people will answer , "I have to earn more money to__ _cars and beautiful buildings．My kids are asking for money．”To be honest, in our society, people have to do plenty of things．They even have to make sacrifices（牺牲）．
To tell the truth, you make a mistake．It is very crucial to deal with _ __you do．Take care of your duties and be happy with your job all the time．You spend over 1／3 of our day, at least five days a week working for our lives．In my opinion, you are wasting time, because you don’t like it in the__ ___．Why not spend the time doing something you are really interested in instead of something_ __bores you?
There is only one main reason that you are_of failure（失败）．You___about what the other people say too much．Besides that, you are afraid you are in trouble, but your friends will not help you _ ．I’m very glad to hear what you worry about．You will fail at times and sometimes others will think you are crazy , but believe you will succeed in the end as long as you_．Some famous people have given us many good examples．
Interest is the best teacher． _all the people are not willing to do what they do, our society will not develop．
A．afford B．lift C．exchange D．develop
A．important B．interesting C．convincing D．necessary
A．how B．when C．what D．where
A．end B．way C．slightest D．case
A．where B．that C．what D．how
A．pleased B．tired C．worried D．terrified
A．care B．hear C．tell D．drop
A．off B．out C．with D．up
A．come out B．go by C．hold on D．give up
A．Though B．If C．Until D．Unless
Stone is all around us．Stone is usually very hard, it can also be soft．Stones have many uses．
In some , artists carve （雕刻） beautiful things out of soft stones, because they can be shaped easily．In ancient times, people carved persons or animals out of soft stones, which could be carried along with．While in some European countries, statues（雕塑）are carved hard stones and they do not change easily．In summer, the hot sun on these statues and in winter the snow falls on them, but they remain beautiful．
Stone is strong and long-lasting．So, it is enough for buildings．A house built of stone does not catch fire as easily as made of wood．Some stones are coloured, so they make the look wonderful．People can also get a fire with stones．Besides, some kinds of stones can be used to jewellery （珠宝）．We’ve found stones are really amazing．
A．and B．but C．or D．so
A．countries B．cities C．factories D．parks
A．young B．old C．small D．big
A．into B．of C．for D．from
A．shines B．drops C．puts D．fits
A．even B．still C．never D．often
A．good B．big C．long D．old
A．this B．none C．one D．it
A．stones B．buildings C．fire D．wood
A．find B．sell C．buy D．Make
Adam Lee is a very popular man in Ottawa. He is not in sports or the arts. But people in the streets know about him, especially the .
For those people, he is “Gloves Lee”. How did he get that ? He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase(公文包). he’s different . His briefcase always has some gloves.
In winter, Mr. Lee walks in the streets, looking around at people. He stops when he someone without gloves. He gives them a pair and then he moves on, looking for more with cold .
On winter days, Mr.Lee gloves. During the rest of the year, he buys gloves. People who have heard about him him gloves, and he has many in his apartment.
Mr. Lee began doing this 21 years ago. Now, many poor people in the city know him and his behavior. But people who don’t know him are sometimes surprised by him. They don’t realize that he just wants to make them happy. A pair gloves may be a thing, but it can make a big difference in winter.
A．good B．cool C．famous D．kind
A．old B．Young C．rich D．poor
A．Job B．name C．chance D．message
A．And B．But C．Or D．Because
A．helps B．chooses C．greets D．sees
A．hands B．faces C．feet D．ears
A．hands in B．picks up C．gives away D．puts on
A．call B．Send C．lend D．show
A．understand B．dislike C．study D．excuse
A．big B．good C．Small D．useful