Dear Alice,
I just received your letter. And I was very surprised to know that you decided to drop out of school and wanted to be a model(模特).
Being a model for a living is not easy. In fact, a famous person like me has a lot of problems that you couldn’t see. I can’t eat what I like, even though I’m very hungry. Keeping thin makes me look more beautiful on the stage because no one would like to see a heavy model.
Besides, I have to wear a heavy coat in the hot sun, in a swimming suit in the cold air. And practicing walking nicely every day is tiring for me.
You might say I made much money from modeling. But my dear niece (侄女), you have to know that money is nothing, knowledge is everything. School is important and everyone should go to school for a certain period of time. The longer they stay at school, the better they will be. Very often, I hope I can give up my job and continue my studies at school. But it is very difficult for me to go back to school again. I am too old to go back to school now.
You are a pretty young girl with a bright future. You only have one year to finish your studies in high school. A year is really short. Please do consider my words carefully before you decide. Of course, there is only one thing I care about, and that is your happiness.
Love,
EmmaWhat was Emma surprised about?
A.Alice wanted to keep thin. |
B.Alice decided not to do modeling. |
C.Alice ate too much and became a heavy girl. |
D.Alice decided not to finish her studies at school. |
Emma can’t go back to school again, because _______________.
A.she is tired of being a student |
B.she wants to make more money from modeling |
C.she is so old that she has missed the best time in school |
D.she has done a good job and makes a lot of money as a model |
How long does Alice still have to study in high school?
A.One year. | B.Two years. | C.Three years. | D.The longer, the better. |
Emma only cares about________________.
A.Alice’s beauty | B.Alice’s happiness |
C.Alice’s age | D.Alice’s swimming suit |
From the letter we know that __________________.
A.Emma is a famous model |
B.Emma likes being a model for a living |
C.Alice will go on her studies in high school |
D.Emma can eat what she likes when she is very hungry |
Mrs.Blanchs’ husband went off on a business trip to America.He planned to leave New York for Washington.He wanted to catch the 4:00 p.m.plane to Washington.
It was seven o’ clock in the afternoon.
Mrs blanches received a telephone call from her husband.He told her that he was still
at the New York airport.Mrs Blanches was so
surprised and asked him what happened.
“What happened,honey(宝贝)?”asked Mrs.
Blanches.
“Well”said Mr.Blanches.
“I really don’t know what happened,honey.Everything was going fine.At half past three,I got my air ticket,checked my luggage(行李)and waited in line at the gate.I walked across the runaway(飞机跑道)to the airport and on my way I saw one of my old friends.Have you remembered
him?His name is Jack smith.Now Jack smith is an engineer who works at the airport.I was excited that I shouted to him.I came up and wanted to shake hands with Jack.But a policeman ran to me quickly and caught me.”
“Why did he catch you?”“I don’t know,”said Mr.Blanches.All Isaid
was“Hi,Jack!”“Yeah,that is why they wouldn’t let you go,”said Mrs.Blanches.“They thought you were going to do harm to the whole plane.Only terrorists(恐布分子)want to take control of a plane,and that is called’Hijack’!”
What was Mrs Blanches’husband’s destination(目的地)?
A.Washington,America | B.South America |
C.New Yourk | D.The New York Airport |
Where was Mr.Blanches when he called his wife?
A.He was the airport to Washigton |
B.He was still at the New York Airport |
C.He was in Washington |
D.He was on the raiway station |
Who was Jack smith?
A.Mr.Blanches’new customer |
B.Mr Blanches’old friend |
C.Mr.Blanches’brother |
D.Mr Blanches’classmate |
What does the underlined word Hijack mean in Chinese?
A.形的 | B.逮捕 | C.劫机 | D.别动 |
Why did the policeman catch Mrs.Blanches’husband?
A.Because they thought he was going to do harm to the plane |
B.Because they wanted to get his help in catching terrorists |
C.Because they knew that he was a terrorist |
D.Because Mrs.Blanches asked them to do so |
Beijing Restaurant MENU SOUPS Tofu soup¥10:00 Bone soup¥15:00 Chicken soup¥20:00 STAPLES Fried rice¥8.00 Fried noodles¥10.00 Hot dog¥4.00 Meat pie¥10.00 Sandwich¥10.00 Hamburger¥10.00 MAIN COURSES Roast chicken¥3.00 Italian pizza¥9.00 Indian curries¥15.00 Pork and cabbage¥15.00 Cheese pie¥10.00 Beef¥15.00 Bejijng Roast Duck¥50.00 Sausage¥15.00 DESSERTS Fruit salad¥8.00Pear pancake¥6.00Apple pie¥6.00 Ice cream¥4.00 DRINKS Coke¥5.00 Coffee¥5.00 Tea¥3.00 Apple juice¥3.00 Beer¥10.00 Wine¥30.00 Milk¥3.00 Lemonade¥4.00 |
Which soup can’t you have in this restaurant?
A.Toru soup | B.vegetable soup |
C.Bone soup | D.Chicken soup |
How many kinds of main courses are there in this restaurant?
A.7 | B.8 | C.9 | D.10 |
What’s the price of pear pancake and a cup of tea?
A.¥8.00 | B.¥9.00 | C.¥7.00 | D.¥6.00 |
If you have twelve yuan,what can you buy in this restaurant?
A.Four ice creams |
B.A bottle of wine |
C.An apple pie and a pear pancake |
D.A sandwich and a hot dog |
Here is Mr.Wang’s bill.How much does he need to pay?
BEIJING RESTAURANT BILL
Bejijng Roast Duck
Chicken soup
Two bottles of beer
Tea
Fried rice
TOTAL:¥
Thank you for coming!
A.91 | B.92 | C.93 | D.101 |
Trapped in the lift
I live on the twelfth floor of a building.One afternoon I was coming home from a friend’s house.It was just after four o’clock.I got quickly into the lift and pressed Button(按钮)12.
The lift started to go up,but very slowly.And then,half way up,it suddenly stopped between two floors.I couldn’t understand it.I pressed all the buttons from l to 14.I called for help very loudly.But nobdy answered.
Then suddenly the light went out,and I was alone in the dark.I started to cry and beat the walls of the lift.I cried and cried until I had no voice left.Then,I felt hopeless,and pressed all the buttons with my open hands.And all at the same time,there was a bell far away.It rang and rang.It was the fire alarm(火灾警报).I thought the whole building was on fire.I said to God quietly,“Just get me out of here.I’ll never be bad again”.
Just then,I realized the lift was moving very slowly.On the ground floor it stopped,and the doors opened.A man was standing there.“How long have you been in there?”It is good that you pressed the alarm bell.But haven’t you learned to read at your school?”He pointed at a small piece of paper on the wall beside the lift.It said:
“Attention:This lift will be stopped for repairs between 4 pm and 5 pm on Thursday,March 13”.
阅读短文,选择最佳答案。
What happened to the lift?
A.It had a fire accident |
B.It stopped half way |
C.It was turned off by the writer |
D.It moved fast up to the top floor |
As the situation went on,the writer became.
A.more and more scared | B.calmer and calmer |
C.more and more bored | D.clearer and clearer |
Why did a bell ring from far away?
A.The lift was to start again |
B.The repair worker rang the lift alarm |
C.The building was on fire |
D.The writer pressed the lift alarm bell |
Who most probably made the lift move again and go down to the ground floor?
A.The writer | B.The writer’s friend |
C.The man | D.The wrier’s father |
A fier reading the paper,the writer realized that he/she had.
A.escaped a fire accident |
B.made a silly mistake |
C.visited a dishonest friend |
D.pressed a wrong hutton |
任务型阅读. (每空 2,分,共 6分)阅读下文并回答问题。
Taylor Alison Swift was born on December 13, 1989. She is an American singer and song-writer. At the age of 14, Swift moved to Tennessee to pursue(从事) a career(生涯) in country music. "Our Song", her third single(单曲), made her the youngest country music star. She also received a Best New Artist nomination at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
Her next album, Fearless, was released(发行) in 2008.With the singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", Fearless became the best-selling album of 2009 in the U.S. Swift's third album, 2010's Speak Now, sold over one million copies within the first week. In 2012, Swift released her next album, Red, which sold over one million copies in its first week. Her newest album,1989, was released in 2014. It sold more copies in its opening week than any album in the past twelve years, and made Swift the first and only act to have three albums sell more than one million copies in a week.
Swift is known for writing songs about her personal experiences. Today, she has sold over 30 million albums and 80 million digital single downloads. Swift has also appeared as an actress in the comedy Valentines Day. She gives away money to support arts education, natural disaster relief and charities for sick children.Was she born in Tennessee?
How many albums have Swift released?
What film has Swift appeared in as an actress?
Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? But why is the feeling so common among teens?
Maybe you're starting a new school and not able to see old friends. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注)for many teens.
Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.
Another important cause for mood(情绪)changes is biology. When puberty (青春期) begins, the body starts producing hormones (荷尔蒙) . These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But at the same time, they also seem to cause mood changes.
Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.
● Remember you're not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the
same degree, they are common.
● Talk to people you trust, Friends can help each other by realizing that they're not alone
in their feelings. Talking to parents is important, too. Parents can share their own
experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can
help to answer questions about development.
● Get enough sleep, Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very
important. Being tired can lead to more sadness.
● Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or
starting an art or music piece. According to the passage, is common among teenagers.
A.getting unhappy for no reason |
B.getting good grades |
C.breaking school rules |
D.asking the doctors for help |
may not make some teens be in bad moods.
A.Study pressure |
B.Missing old friends |
C.The sense of distance from parents |
D.Getting good grades |
It's easier to deal with your mood changes by.
①realizing they are common
②explaining your feelings to people you trust
③playing computer games
④being creative
⑤starting a new school
⑥getting enough sleep
A.①②④⑥ | B.①②③⑥ |
C.②④⑤⑥ | D.①③④⑤ |
The title of the passage is.
A.teenagers' ideas | B.teenagers' mood |
C.teenagers' puberty | D.teenagers' problems |