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The Cat in the Hat---Dr. Seuss
In the first book featuring the character (The Cat in the Hat, 1957), the Cat brings chaos (混乱) to a household of two young children on one rainy day while their mother is out. Bringing with him two creatures appropriately named Thing One and Thing Two, the Cat performs all sorts of tricks to amuse the children, with mixed results. The Cat’s tricks are vainly opposed by the family pet, who is a conscious goldfish. The children (Sally and her older brother) finally prove good ones, capturing the Things and bringing the Cat under control. He cleans up the house on his way out, disappearing seconds before the mother comes back.
The Famous Fire---Enid Blyton
The Famous Fire is Enid Blyton’s most popular and celebrated series of children’s books. The sequence (顺序) began life in 1942, when the first book, Fire on a Treasure Island was published and it has won great praise from both fans and critics. The series has gone on to become amongst the best-loved stories ever to have been written for children.
Tom and Pippo in the Garden---Helen Oxenbury
In 1988 Helen Oxenbury created a series of books featuring Tom, a naughty young boy, and his beloved stuffed monkey, Pippo. Ms. Oxenbury remarked that Tom was very much like her son “when he was a little boy”. Like Tom, her son would often blame his misdeeds on his trusted buddy, the friendly family dog.
The BFG---Roald Dahl
The story is about an orphan girl named Sophie. One night when Sophie cannot sleep during the “witching hour” and sees a giant blowing something into bedroom windows down the street. The giant sees her, and although she tries to hide in the bed, he reaches through the window and carries her away to his home.It can be inferred from the The Cat in the Hat that ________.
| A.the goldfish likes to keep company with the cat |
| B.all tricks performed by the cat are not amusing |
| C.Sally has to clean up the house before her mother comes back |
| D.the cat finally takes control of the Things |
From the book Tom and Pippo in the Garden, we know ________.
| A.Pippo is a naughty dog causing trouble in the family |
| B.Tom likes to keep a pet dog at home |
| C.Ms. Oxenbury complained about her son’s dishonesty |
| D.Pippo always gets the blame for everything that goes wrong |
According to the book The BFG, “the witching hour” may refer to a time ________.
| A.when magic things can happen | B.when a girl can’t fall asleep |
| C.when a person dreams a nightmare | D.when a child can be taken away |
For whom is the passage most likely intended?
| A.Children. | B.Parents. | C.Teachers. | D.Writers. |
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On a summer day, John was sitting on a beach in Hawaii with his parents. The six-year-old child suddenly said he was so lucky because he had so many toys to play with at home.
His surprised parents replied that he was lucky, since a lot of kids didn’t have any toys at all. “How can that be?” John said, confused, but then he said that he would like to get toys for those children. His parents naturally thought their son was just kidding. But as soon as they returned home, John began using his pocket money to buy toys for other kids and asking his friends to do the same. His parents responded by organizing pizza suppers for other families interested in helping other children that can’t afford to buy toys. John thought that he just wanted to cheer those kids up.
John’s parents started to find a place that would allow children as young as six and seven to volunteer. They finally find a day care center for disabled children to let John and his friends visit. They went and played with these kids, playing around the room as if they belonged there.
John and his friends named their work Kids Cheering Kids. John and his friends visited kids at some childcare centers, helping out with a party they organized. They also prepared a performance for children with disabilities. Their activities have drawn public concern.
The spirit of helping is as fresh as it was that day in Hawaii. “The whole purpose,”
John says, “is to make the kids feel better.”Why did John get toys for the children who didn’t have any toy at all?
| A.Because he wanted to make them happy. |
| B.Because he wanted to show off his toys. |
| C.Because he wanted to share his toys with them. |
| D.Because he wanted to make friends with them. |
What was John’s parents’ attitude towards his plan?
| A.Positive. | B.Critical. | C.Doubtful. | D.Puzzled. |
What do we learn about Kids Cheering Kids?
| A.It’s a children’s game enjoyed by John and his friends. |
| B.It’s a project started by John to help other kids. |
| C.It’s a program performed by John and his friends. |
| D.It’s an after-school activity planned by John’s friends. |
What would be the best title for the passage?
| A.An unforgettable vacation | B.A valuable experience |
| C.Let kids cheer kids | D.Let kids learn to share |
Your teenage daughter is supposed to be doing homework, but you catch her chatting online. She tells you that she’s talking about the math test tomorrow. Before your eyes start rolling, listen up: teens are using social networking sites for more than just gossip, according to a new study by the National School Boards Association.
The students who took part in the online survey, aged 9 to 17, said they spent almost as much time on social networking online as they did watching television. And it is what these kids are talking about online that is causing such a cheer: education. Of the students who took part in the study 60 percent reported that some of the most popular social networking topics were college planning, learning outside of school, careers, and schoolwork. They also reported posting writing and art projects that might have nothing to do with schoolwork.
Ann Flynn, director of education technology for the National School Boards Association, says incorporating (合并) social networking tools into educational curriculum (课程) is the way forward. Flynn says a school in Cleveland, Ohio is posting students’ book reports on a blog for students of their own ages, parents and other teachers to read and comment on. “If someone reacts other than the teacher, a child is much more likely to take an assignment seriously,” Flynn says.
Not only students but also parents can benefit. Now parents can go online and know what the class is doing. So, next time your child says her blog is educational, get curious, sit down and check out the blog with her. You might just learn something new yourself.We can infer from the text that Ann Flynn .
| A.supports students in using social networking sites |
| B.used to think badly of students’ using social networking sites |
| C.suggests schools set up their own social networking sites |
| D.suggests teachers inspect what students do on social networking sites |
How does the school in Cleveland mentioned in the text use social net-working sites?
| A.It asks each student to keep a blog. |
| B.It invites parents to comment on students’ work. |
| C.It welcomes comments on students’ book reports online. |
| D.It lets students keep in touch with their teachers online. |
A student will not probably take an assignment seriously if he gets comments from .
| A.a stranger | B.his teachers | C.his parents | D.his classmates |
Why can parents benefit from social networking sites?
| A.Because parents can make a lot of friends online. |
| B.Because parents can help their children with their schoolwork. |
| C.Because parents can know their children’s learning at school. |
| D.Because parents can keep up with social development. |
As I grew older, my dad and I grew further apart. We always had totally different opinions. He thought that college was a waste of time, but for me it was important to finish college. He wanted me to work my way to the top as he had done in his field, but I wanted a different life. There was a time when we did not talk with each other.
A few months ago, I heard that my 84-year-old dad was in poor health. When he called and asked whether I could move from Colorado back to Tennessee to help him, I knew he was seriously ill. I am his only child and so it was time to meet my father’s requirement.
Two weeks after moving back, we bought a boat and started fishing again. Fishing was one of the few things that we did while I was young and that we both enjoyed. It is strange but true that as we are fishing we are able to put things that have kept us apart for so many years behind us. We are able to talk about things that we have never talked about before. Fishing has been healing the old wounds that have kept us apart.
It is not important how many fish we catch. It is about enjoying the relationship that we have not had for years. I’m 62 and he is 84. When we are on the lake fishing, it is like two kids enjoying life. It is far better to find a way to put the unhappy past behind. I am so lucky to spend the happy time with my father in his last years. Now my heart is filled with love. A smile always graces my lips.The author and his father became further apart because .
| A.they lived very far from each other |
| B.they had different views on things |
| C.they only communicated by phone |
| D.they seldom went to see each other |
Why did the author come back to Tennessee?
| A.Because his father invited him to go fishing. |
| B.Because he decided to live in a different city. |
| C.Because his father is ill and needs caring. |
| D.Because he regretted being rude to his father. |
For the author, fishing with his old father .
| A.helps cure his father’s disease |
| B.is a good way to get close to nature |
| C.makes him realize the importance of relaxation |
| D.provides a chance for them to communicate |
What can be the best title for the text?
| A.Fishing brings us together | B.Forgiving is difficult |
| C.Memories of old days | D.My beloved father |
Consumer electronics once again topped the list of the most wanted gifts this holiday season.
“Seventy-six percent of consumers who plan to buy holiday gifts say that they will spend money or buy at least one technology product; definitely a solid vote of confidence for technology.”
Steve Koenig is with the Consumer Electronics Association. He says the group’s latest research also shows that Americans this year are spending more on technology products. “Here in 2012, $252 on average——the technology spend for consumers this year.”
From tablet computers to smart phones, American shoppers have been lining up to get the newest and coolest electronic devices on the market. There are more choices today than ever before. "It's kind of hard to make a decision."
Tablet computers are one of the best-selling products this year. Brian Tong is Senior Editor of CNET.com. The website reports on tech news and examines the latest electronic products. He says the Apple iPad Mini is one of the most popular tablets. Its starting price is $329. One of Apple’s biggest competitors is the Google Nexus 7. It starts at $199.
“Its hardware is more powerful than what’s in the iPad Mini, but also it offers you a lot of things like maps that work better than Apple’s maps.
But Brian Tong says there is one reason why people may like the iPad Mini more than the Nexus 7. “If you just want to read books and surf the Internet, you don’t really need to get an iPad Mini, but if you want the largest robust group of apps (应用软件) that’s where the iPad and Apple’s ecosystem shines the most.”
Elman Chacon is with the electronics store Best Buy. He says another hot product this season is smart cameras. They connect to the Internet through WiFi. This makes it easy for users to email or upload photographs directly from the camera.
“You can literally take a picture and upload it into your Facebook in a matter of seconds. These things are pretty cool because they do a lot of things.”
Streaming media boxes also connect to the Internet. People are able to watch web content such as movies and YouTube videos on their televisions. Another popular item is wireless speaker systems. The newest ones work with any device that has Bluetooth technology, including smart phones, laptops and tablets.What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3?
| A.Every technology product costs an average of $252. |
| B.Consumers are spending $252 more on technology products than last year. |
| C.Consumers should spend $252 on their technology products. |
| D.It is estimated that $252 on average might be spent on electronics by consumers in 2012. |
According to Brian Tong, why may people prefer the iPad Mini to the Google Nexus 7?
| A.Because it is cheaper. |
| B.Because it has more functions. |
| C.Because you can read books and surf the Internet with it. |
| D.Because it offers you a lot of things like maps that work better than Apple’s maps. |
What does “Its hardware” in Paragraph 6 refer to?
| A.The hardware of tablet computers. |
| B.The hardware of the Apple iPad. |
| C.The hardware of the Google Nexus 7. |
| D.The hardware of the iPad Mini. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A.People will spend most of their money on electronics. |
| B.Photos can be uploaded from the camera when connected to a computer. |
| C.A streaming media box is a box which can contain CDs. |
| D.Most people would like to buy electronics as gifts. |
Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?
| A.Electronics: People’s Most Favorite Gifts this year |
| B.Which is More Popular, the Apple iPad Mini or the Google Nexus 7? |
| C.Latest Technology Products |
| D.More Electronics to Choose from |