Jack Johnson is one of the most popular singer-songwriters in the world. Jack was born on May 18, 1975 in Hawaii. Being the son of a famous surfer, Jack naturally has an interest in surfing. Most of his life lessons were learned in the water. At the age of 17, Jack entered the finals of the Pineline Masters---the world’s most famous surfing competition. Everyone thought Jack would become a professional surfer like his father. Unluckily, one month later, he had a deadly accident while surfing and was seriously hurt.
Life is like a revolving (旋转) door. When it closes, it also opens. Jack started to practice playing the guitar and write songs when he was staying in hospital. At first, his father thought Jack only did it for fun, but soon he was surprised at the great progress his son had made.
When studying in the university, Jack didn’t stop practicing his guitar skills. He played the guitar for school parties. He wrote songs and sang for his teachers and friends. They liked his songs. His first music album Brushfire Fairytales came out in 2001. It was a great success. His second album, On and On, was much like his first one. They were filled with sweet, easy-going songs that everybody liked listening to. Later, Jack had lots of concerts in and out of America. He became popular all over the world.
Jack had five albums by 2010 and more than 15 million copies of them were sold. His music doesn’t fit into any of the popular music styles like pop, rock, R&B or hip-hop. It is more like fold music, played with a guitar and beautiful voice. When listening to his songs, you feel like lying on the beach enjoying the warm sunshine.
Jack is a talent, though he himself says he is only a surfer who loves music. In his songs we can find his secret of success: Whatever happens in our lives, we have to accept it and do the best we can. In 1992, Jack ___________.
| A．had his first music album | B．took part in a surfing competition |
| C．had his first concert | D．become popular all over the world |
Jack started to write songs ____________.
| A．while he was staying in hospital |
| B．when he had concerts out of America |
| C．after his second album came out |
| D．after he played the guitar at the school party. |
What is the secret of Jack’s success ?
| A．He was born in Hawaii. |
| B．His father was very famous. |
| C．He wrote many songs for his teachers and friends. |
| D．H e always faced difficulties bravely and tried his best. |
What’s the best title for the passage ?
| A． A Famous Writer | B．Surfing in the Sea |
| C． A Guitar Player | D．Surfing in the Music |
 The Tulip Festival in Ottawa |
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| Origin |
Began in 1954. |
| Time |
Host in the first 2 or 3 weeks of May each year. |
| Development |
Has become the world’s largest tulip event. |
| Influence |
JAttract hundreds of thousands of tourists. JTulip is a symbol of friendship and friendly diplomatic(外交的) relations. |
Which of these sentences is TRUE?
A.You can join the Tulip Festival on International Labour Day in 2014.
B.The Tulip Festival started in 1955.
C.Tulip isn’t a symbol of friendship.Which city has the world’s largest tulip event?
A. Canada B. Ottawa C. Newsland
 REVIEW |
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| Name |
Mr. Peabody & Sherman |
| Character |
vMr. Peabody is a business titan, inventor, scientist, gourmand, two-time Olympic medalist and genius who also happens to be a dog. vSherman is a adopted(领养的) boy. |
| Screen Show |
March 16, 2014 |
| Scene |
Experience world-changing events and meet some of the greatest characters of all time. |
| Income |
v $63,180,000 in North America v$69,890,795in other countries vWorldwide total of $133,070,795. |
What’s name of the adopted boy?
A.Mr. Peabody
B. Sherman
C. Mr. Peabody &ShermanHow much does the film earn in all?
A.$63,180,000
B. $ 69,890,795
C. 133,070,795Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the review?
A.Mr. Peabody is a genius who is not only an inventor but a scientist.
B.Mr. Peabody is an adopted dog.
C.Mr. Peabody have met some of the celebrities(名人).
Changsha has various performing arts and entertainment industry for all tastes. The bar culture is the symbol(象征) of entertainment(娱乐) culture in Changsha.
The bar culture is designed to promote sociability(社会交往)in a society. For many adults, they usually go to different kinds of bars to relax after a day’s work with their friends or colleagues. They can not only enjoy the various music but also release stress and pressure. Meanwhile, they can make acquainted(使熟悉) with strangers after communicating with each other in a bar. Every coin has two sides. Although the bar culture has advantages, it also has disadvantages. Some of the adults addict to staying up in bars and lost themselves. We should know of the spirit of bar culture.
Nowadays, there are totally over 300 bars on large or small scales. Jiefang West Road is the birthplace of the first bar in Changsha. The fast catching up Golden Times Bar is an upsurge, which pushed Changsha's bar culture to another high.What’s the aim of the bar culture?
A.To promote sociability in a society.
B.To push the culture to another high.
C.To release pressure. What is the meaning of the underlined word “release”?
A. 释放 B. 发行 C. 汇集 How many bars does Changsha have?
A. About 300
B. More than 300
C. Under 300 Which road is the birthplace of the first bar in Changsha?
A. Jiefang East Road
B. Jiefang Middle Road
C. Jiefang West RoadWhat’s the best title of this passage?
A. Changsha bars
B. Culture of Changsha bars
C. Symbol of entertainment
Reading is very important.World Book Day falls on April 23 every year. It’s set up to encourage people to discover the pleasure of reading.It is also the day to honor great writers.
Many countries celebrate World Book Day. On that day,millions of school children can buy books at a much lower price than usual in any bookstore in England.It has been done every year since 1998.World Book Day is also celebrated in China.Wen Jiabao,the former Premier of China,is an avid reader.He does lots of reading every day though he is very busy.On World Book Day of 2009,he called on people to do more reading.Wen suggested that young people should spend more time reading. “Books can not change the world,but people can change the world by changing themselves through reading,”he said.
Reading helps us become more knowledgeable and smarter.Reading helps us follow the latest developments of science and technology.Reading gives us information about other cultures and places in the world.Reading is also one of the most important ways to learn a foreign language like English.
Books,magazines,newspapers and other kinds of reading materials can help us know more about the outside world.therefore,it is necessary for us to spend more time reading every day.When is World Book Day?
________________________________________________________________________What can the students do on that day in England？
________________________________________________________________________How many advantages of reading does the passage mention?
________________________________________________________________________Is it difficult for us to learn everything at school?
________________________________________________________________________Why is World Book Day set up ?
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It is said that the eyes are the windows of our soul. Beautiful and bright eyes not only show a good health but also make you look very attractive. However, to have healthy eyes you have to look after them properly. Your eyes need everyday attention. There are different ways to keep your eyes healthy.
Pay more attention to your diet. First, eat food that is good for your eyes. They are fresh fruits and vegetables as fish, eggs and milk. Besides, you should take a regular amount of vitamins A and B2.
A regular sleep is a must. It relaxes the eye muscles(肌肉) and gives them the rest required. Sleep not only helps the body to repair its tired tissues(组织). Usually, you must sleep for at least seven to eight hours every day. Loss of sleep can give you dark circles under the eyes.
We use our eyes in many unnoticeable and wrong ways. For example, if a small thing goes into our eyes we start rubbing(揉) it, which is wrong. Rubbing can cause damage（破坏） to your eyes. Don’t read or write in poor or bright sunlight. Always use sunglasses can cause eye tiredness. Light should not shine directly in your eyes. Too much reading, writing, watching TV or working on the computer can also cause eye tiredness.
Remember to always take care of God’s most beautiful gift to you. Your life will be very colorless without your eyes.
Diet |
Eat food that is good for our eyes. A regular amount of vitamins A and B2 |
Sleep |
It’s very We should reduce loss of sleep. |
Eye using |
It’s Read or write in soft sunlight. Light should never shine in our eyes in a Take a rest after reading, writing , watching TV or working on the computer. |