A habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes something that we do almost without thinking. Some of them are thought to be bad habits. People spend countless hours and dollars each year trying to get rid of these bad habits but often fail. Why? Change is hard work and there is no shortcut to achieve it. However, there is still some advice for you to follow.
First, look at why you do it. In other words, what’s the result of doing this thing? If your bad habit is shouting at people when you are unhappy or under pressure, what do you get from it? It may make you feel a little better for the moment. Or maybe you have a bad habit of leaving your homework undone. The result could be that you get more time to spend on the Internet!
Next, take a look on the other hand. What are you losing because of your habit? Shouting at other people is a bad habit because it makes people around you feel bad and unhappy. Leaving your homework undone is a bad habit because you may be punished by your teacher. Having more Internet time means that you are losing the chance to learn the things that you need to learn. When you think that way, you’ll find that it’s not wise to keep your bad habit! Now it is time to make a decision. What will you choose? I’m sure you will choose to do what you think is more important.From the first paragraph we know that __________.
| A．a habit is a terrible thing that we can never change |
| B．people take countless hours and dollars to get rid of habits |
| C．none of the people who try to break bad habits are successful |
| D．though it is difficult, we can still do something about our bad habits |
The underlined sentence “there is no shortcut to achieve it” means that ____.
| A．it is not easy to get rid of bad habits |
| B．there is a long way and a short way |
| C．something dangerous may happen |
| D．we must cut it in a short time. |
Which does NOT happen because of a bad habit according to the reading?
| A．You are punished later. |
| B．Making people around you feel unhappy. |
| C．You feel a little better after shouting at others. |
| D．You leave your homework at home by accident. |
The main purpose of this passage is to __________.
| A．introduce and describe | B．complain and disagree |
| C．explain and advise | D．discuss and argue |
After eleven years of marriage, a couple had a boy. They were a loving couple and the boy was a gem of their eyes.
When the boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for work, so he asked his wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. His wife who was busy in the kitchen forgot the matter.
The boy saw the bottle, playfully went to it, was fascinated by its color and drank it all. It happened to be a poisonous(有毒的) medicine. When the child fell to the ground, the mother took him to the hospital in a hurry, where he died. The mother was stunned. She was terrified at how to face her husband.
When the father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he looked at his wife and just said, “I’m with you, darling.”
The child is dead. He can never be brought back to life. There is no point in finding fault with the mother. Besides, if only he had taken time to keep the bottle away, this would not have happened. No one is to blame（责备）. She had also lost her only child. What she needed at that moment was consolation (安慰)and sympathy （同情）from the husband. That is exactly what he gave her.Who opened the medicine bottle?
| A．The husband. | B．The wife. |
| C．The boy. | D．The passage doesn’t tell us. |
How did the boy die?
| A．He fell downstairs by accident. |
| B．He took some poisonous medicine by accident. |
| C．He had a heart disease. |
| D．He ate too much candy. |
When the father knew his son died, ______________.
| A．he was very sad and angry with his wife because she didn’t look after him well. |
| B．he was very sad, but he comforted(安慰) his wife |
| C．he was very sad because he didn’t take good care of him at home. |
| D．he was very sad because the doctor didn’t try his best to save him |
In the last paragraph, the writer wants to tell us_________________.
| A．The father should cap the bottle |
| B．The parents should keep the medicine from the kids |
| C．The husband should care more for his wife instead of the dead child. |
| D．The wife should try to look after her only son as well as possible |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．Keep the medicine from your kid. |
| B．Candy or Medicine? |
| C．How to keep children safe. |
| D．I’m with you. |
Do you want to be a slim girl? Here are some strange diet tips for you.
What does the underline word “roomy” mean?
| A．有房间的 | B．宽松的 |
| C．能储藏的 | D．紧身的 |
How many methods of going on diet does the writer offer?
| A．4. | B．5. | C．6. | D．7. |
What’s the rule of 2?
| A．It means to eat food in 2 minutes. |
| B．It means to eat food with one partner. |
| C．It means to get no more than 2 types of food per trip. |
| D．It means to have buffet at 2 pm. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Putting junk food in pretty bowls can make us eat less. |
| B．Paying cash can make us choose the things more carefully. |
| C．Eating with the TV on will make us eat less. |
| D．The more kinds of food there are, the less we will eat. |
Kathy is eating at home. What can she do if she wants to be thinner?
| A．Inviting her friends to eat together. |
| B．Watching a soup opera on TV. |
| C．Change into some roomy clothes before eating. |
| D．Put junk food in front of the mirror. |
Here are two amazing shops from the world.
One of the most famous department stores in New York City is Macy’s. There are over 850 Macy’s stores all over the US, but the flagship store is in Herald Square, Manhattan--- just around the corner form the Empire State Building. Interestingly, Rowland Macy, the company founder(创始人), opened his first shops between 1843 and 1855, but they weren’t successful. However, Macy learned from his mistakes, and in 1858 he moved to New York. He opened his first New York store on October 18, 1858 and was immediately successful. Macy’s is especially famous for its Thanksgiving Day Parade, which marks the beginning of the Christmas season.
One of the oldest shops in London is Fortnum & Mason. It was founded by William Fortnum and Hugh Mason in 1707 in central London. Originally, the shop only sold food, but these days, it sells all kinds of other things including clothes, books and games. It has the “Gentleman’s Department” on the top floor, a famous tea shop and several restaurants. The business started out small, but in 1761, William Fortnum’s grandson, Charles, went to work for Queen Charlotte. As a result, the royals(皇家) started shopping there and continues to now. In fact, Queen Elizabeth visited Fortnum’s last year. Fortnum’s is really famous for it’s hampers, which are baskets of food. There are picnic hampers and Christmas hampers that are full of wines and Christmas food. They are extremely popular, but also quite expensive ad can cost up to ￡25,000.How old is the store Macy’s?
| A．60. | B．158. | C．155. | D．160. |
Why did Rowland Macy make his shops successful?
| A．Because he moved to New York. |
| B．Because he opened a flagship store. |
| C．Because he began Christmas season. |
| D．Because he learned from his mistakes. |
What did Fortnum & Mason use to sell?
| A．Food. | B．Books. |
| C．Games. | D．Clothes. |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
| A．Fortnum & Mason used to be a small shop. |
| B．The hampers from Fortnum & Mason are popular but expensive. |
| C．Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade means the beginning of Christmas season. |
| D．William Fortnum worked for Queen Elizabeth. |
Where is this passage possibly from?
| A．A music magazine. | B．A clothes ad. |
| C．A sports poster. | D．A fashion guidebook. |
A little young boy loved football with his all heart. But being half the size of the other boys, at all the games, the young boy sat on the bench and hardly ever had chances to play. His father was always standing there with cheering. He never missed a game.
This young boy was still the smallest of the class when he entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him but also made it very clear that he did not have to play football if he didn’t want to. But the boy loved football and decided to hang in there. All though high school he never missed any practice or a game but remained a bench-warmer all four years. His faithful father was always standing there with words of encouragement for him.
When the young son went to college, he became a member of the football team. This young athlete never missed practice during his four years at college, but he never got to play in a game. It was the end of his last football season, and as he began to practice, bad news came by telegram. His father died that morning.
After three days, it was time for the last game. The young man went to the coach and said, “Coach, please let me play. I’ve just got to play today.” Feeling sorry for the kid, the coach agreed finally. Before long, the coach, the players and everyone in the stands could not believe their eyes. This little unknown athlete, who had never played before, was doing everything right. Nobody could stop him. He ran, he passed, and at last, he won! He was really like a star.
He looked at the coach, with tears in his eyes, and said, “Well, you knew my dad died, but did you know that my dad was blind?” he continued, “Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to show him I could do it!”Why did the boy always sit on the bench?
| A．Because he liked watching football games. |
| B．Because he didn’t practice hard enough. |
| C．Because he had to stay with his father. |
| D．Because he was not big and strong enough. |
What does the phrase “hang in there” in paragraph 2?
| A．在那逗留 | B．坚持到底 |
| C．挂在那里 | D．忍耐一下 |
When was the son on a football team?
| A．Before he went to school. |
| B．When he was at the primary school. |
| C．When he was at the high school. |
| D．When he as at college. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．The son was the smallest in his school. |
| B．The son was good at playing football. |
| C．The father saw all the son’s games. |
| D．The coach believed the son so much. |
What’s the best title of this passage?
| A．What a football player! | B．He could see me play! |
| C．I think I can! | D．Let me play! |
| Brainbridge Celebrates Earth Day 2014 For the Children, For the Planet Learn, play and get your hands dirty! Take care of the Earth! |
| April 16-24 Adopt-A Road Litter Walks Pick up litter in your neighborhood or along nearby streets. Sign up for the Adopt--A-Road program at 842-0223. |
| Friday, April 18 Story-telling Frog Fiesta: 1:00 pm--3:00 pm What’s the difference between a frog and a toad（蟾蜍）? Kids Discovery Museum, 305 Madison Ave N. |
We learn that ________ is coming, according to the above information.
| A．National Day | B．Earth Day |
| C．Children’s Day | D．Christmas Day |
What will you do if you take part in the Adopt-A Road Litter Walks?
| A．Walk along the Adopt-A Road. |
| B．Sign up for the Adopt-A Road program. |
| C．Pick up litter along nearby streets. |
| D．Join a clean-up campaign. |
How long will the Frog Fiesta last?
| A．Two hours. | B．Eight days. |
| C．Three hours. | D．One day. |
If you want to know the difference between a frog and a toad, you can ____________.
| A．call 842-0223 |
| B．go to 205 Madison Avenue |
| C．go to Kids Discovery Museum |
| D．join the Adopt-A-Road program |
You probably read the above information in a ___________.
| A．newspaper | B．textbook |
| C．letter | D．guidebook |