When I was a kid, my dad worked in a shop in the center of our town. Sometimes, I went to the shop with him and I made a little pocket money by buying things for his workmates. But I never paid attention to all the things and people around me.
One day, as my dad and I were driving to the shop, I looked out of the window of the car and I saw an old man standing at the street corner. There was a rose in his hand, he was smelling the rose. For some reason, our eyes met and we looked at each other for about twenty seconds. There was nothing unusual about this man but the meet was unusual to me. Up to that moment in my life, I had given no thought to anyone on the street, in shops or anywhere else. I had no interest out of my family.
But I was interested in that old man. For the first time I had interest in a stranger. What kind of life had he lived? Where had he been in his time?
Once a great man encouraged us to “stop and smell the rose”. Now I want to tell these words to you. Stop what you are busy with and try to fully understand things and people in your eyesight. If you don’t care about others on your road of life, then you are missing your life itself. How did the writer make a little pocket money?
| A．By asking his father to give him. |
| B．By stealing other’s money. |
| C．By buying things for his father’s workmates. |
| D．By asking in the street. |
What was the old man doing when I saw him?
| A．He was selling roses. |
| B．He was walking in the street. |
| C．He was talking to the writer. |
| D．He was smelling a rose. |
When did the writer have interest out of his family?
| A．When he was a kid. |
| B．When he met the old man with rose. |
| C．When he went to school. |
| D．When he went to work. |
What is the main idea of this passage?
| A．If you care about others on your road of life, then you are having your life itself. |
| B．If you care about others on your road of life, then you are missing your life itself. |
| C．If you meet an old man with a rose in the street, then you’ll have interest in your life. |
| D．If you have interest in others, then you are having your life itself. |
There are two websites I think you should know about. Do you find it difficult to say a word correctly? Do you want to hear the correct pronunciation(发音)? If so, what you’ve been looking for is cooldictionary.com. This site is designed to pronounce words and phrases in precise(严谨的) manner. All you have to do is to go to the Pronunciation Help and type in a word. You can also practice your spoken English and improve your communication skill.
Another useful site is www.nutsandboltsguide.com. It has been specifically designed to help you with every step of writing. This site is a must-visit for all those who want to become a writer. It not only talks about different kinds of writing but also discusses a lot about grammar. I’m sure that this site will help you with your writing skills and different writing styles with its sound tips. So get connected and log in to play. Happy surfing!We can know from passage that the cooldictionary.com is _______.
| A．a website on the Internet |
| B．an electronic dictionary that can pronounce words |
| C．a website teaches you how to write |
| D．a part of the Pronunciation Help |
What is not offered on the website www.nutsandboltsguide.com?
| A．Sound tips on how to write |
| B．Guide to different stages(步骤) of writing |
| C．Advice on grammar learning. |
| D．The pronunciation of each word in your article. |
This passage is probably from ________.
| A．a magazine about computer | B．a novel |
| C．a newspaper | D．a comic book |
Welcome to our fantastic theme park—Lightwater Valley
GREAT VALUE PRICES—PAY ONCE RIDE ALL DAY!
DAILY ADMISSION PRICES(2012)
| Over 1.3m in height |
£19.45 |
| Under 1.3m in height |
£16.95 |
| Under 1.0m in height |
Free |
| Seniors(老年人) / Disabled / Only 2 carers（陪护者） |
£10.95 per person |
| Family ticket for 3 |
£49.50 |
| Family ticket for 4 |
£66.00 |
| Family ticket for 5 |
£82.50 |
| Family ticket for 6 |
£99.00 |
| Family ticket for 7 |
£115.50 |
WEBSITE PRICING: BOOK(预定) ONLINE AND SAVE UP TO £3.50 PER PERSON
| Over 1.0m in height |
£15.95 per person |
GROUPS:
PAY BEFORE ARRIVAL PAY ON ARRIVAL
--SAVE UP TO £7.50 PER PERSOM --SAVE UP TO £6.50 PER PERSON
| 12-20 |
£13.95 |
12-20 |
£14.95 |
| 21-99 |
£12.45 |
21-99 |
£13.95 |
| 100+ |
£11.95 |
100+ |
£12.95 |
If a 75-year-old woman and her daughter go to Lightwater Valley, how much will they pay for the tickets?
| A．£38.90. | B．£30.40. | C．£21.90. | D．£27.90. |
Two 1.2m-tall children will go to Lightwater Valley. How much will they save if they book their tickets online?
| A．£2. | B．£7. | C．£1. | D．£3.50. |
A group of 30 high school students will go to Lightwater Valley. In which way will they pay the least money?
| A．Booking by calling. | B．Booking online. |
| C．Paying on arrival. | D．Paying before arrival. |
Teenagers live very busy lives and often forget to think about their diet and exercise. How much do you know about keeping healthy and fit?
Healthy eating along with regular exercise is probably the only way to become fit. Diets are useless in the long term, about 20% of teenagers say they have tried eating less and skipping meals to control their weight. If you eat properly and exercise regularly, you will lose weight, keep fit and feel great.
As a teenager, it is important to give your body energy it needs. If you skip meals, you don’t get enough energy, and then you feel tired. For a healthy diet, you should eat mostly rice, bread, vegetables and fruit.
Exercise is something that can help to make you look good, feel good and be healthy. Teenagers should spend at least 30 minutes exercising, five times a week. It is easy to do! Walking and riding your bike to school, and doing some school sports. If you follow the suggestions above, you will look and feel much better!According to the writer, what is not a proper way to lose weight?
| A．Eating healthy meals | B．Walking or riding to school every day |
| C．Skipping meals | D．Doing sports exercise |
The underline word “skipping” means “_________”.
| A．改善 | B．增加 | C．改变 | D．略过 |
Which is the best title for this passage?
| A．How to eat healthily | B．Doing sports every day |
| C．How can teenagers keep fit | D．What should we eat every day |
When Kyle walked into Ernie's Pet World, he looked very worried. He walked quickly to the front counter（柜台）. The owner of the shop, Ernie, jumped out to greet Kyle. He was the shop's first shopper of the day.
"Good morning, sir!" Ernie said. "What can I help you with?"
"Well, I...," Kyle started to say.
"Wait, don't tell me," Ernie interrupted (打断) him. "You're looking for a … a little dog... for
your daughter 's birthday. Right?"
"No T really, l just..."
Ernie didn't let him finish. "Ah, I've got it, You just moved into a new house, and you want some fish for it. I have some very nice tanks over here."
"In fact, I..." Kyle was starting to look very nervous (紧张的). His face had a strange expression（表情）on it.
"No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie's Pet World, we have the best kinds. Take a look at this Persian — long, white hair, and look at that cute expression. She's looking at you. She's thinking, ‘Take me home. Take me home.’ Would you like some cat food and toys as well?"
"No, thank you," Kyle said. By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a pained (痛苦的) look on his face. "Really, I'm not interested in cats or fish or little dogs."
"What do you want, then?" Ernie asked.
Kyle looked like he was going to cry. "I just want to know if I can use your bathroom!" he finally said. What does the writer want to tell us?
| A．A good pet owner. | B．A funny story. |
| C．A wonderful shopkeeper. | D．A strange pet shop. |
What was true about Ernie's Pet World?
| A．The shop was not busy. | B．Kyle went there often. |
| C．The shop was about to close. | D．Kyle knew the shop owner well. |
What do you think of Ernie?
| A．He is careful. | B．He is helpful. |
| C．He likes talking. | D．He is clever. |
Why did Kyle look anxious and pained?
| A．He wanted to get a cat very much. | B．He didn't like animals. |
| C．He was late for work. | D．He was not comfortable. |
Tom can't join the summer camp because he _______.
| A．doesn't speak English well | B．doesn't like the university |
| C．is 20 years old | D．isn't a Canadian |
How much will you pay when you visit Tate Modem Art Gallery with your parents?
| A．￥5 | B．￥10. | C．￥15 | D．It's free. |
Where can we see the above reading?
| A．On a poster. | B．In a textbook. | C．In a letter. | D．In a guide book. |