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Once there was a little boy. He got angry easily. His father gave him some nails (钉子)and told him: “When you get angry, put a nail into the wall.”
On the first day, the boy put 37 nails into the wall. The next day, he put in fewer nails. A few days later, he found it much easier not to get angry.
After a while, the boy was happy every day.
Then, his father asked him to take out a nail each day if he didn’t get angry. After some time, all the nails were gone.
Then the father took the boy to the wall and said: “Well done, son. But, look, the wall is full of holes. It will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar(伤疤) in people’s hearts(心). No matter how many times you say sorry, the scars will always be there.”
It’s not nice to leave scars in people’s hearts. So please hold back your anger. Think before you say angry things to friends and family.
The little boy_______________.
A. liked nails     B.got angry easily      C. had scars
When the boy got angry, his father asked him to ____.
A. take a vacation
B. take walks
C. put a nail into the wall
The father wanted his son __________.
A. to be kind and polite
B. to be angry
C. to be strong
The words “hold back”probably means____ in Chinese.
A. 抱住       B. 爆发     C. 控制
From the passage, we know____.
A. It is good to get angry easily.
B. Nobody liked the boy
C. The father had a good way to teach his son.

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In Western society, especially in the English-speaking world, the chance for young people to see the other countries and experience life is considered important. Many young people, when they finish school at the age of 18, take a gap year before they go to university.
Parents often want their children to grow up a little and see what the real world is like when they finish school. Although they are worried about their safety, many think that the advantages of independence and experience are worth the worries. Children are encouraged to be brave, independent and to explore the world on their own or with friends.
Young people also want to experience freedom and see what life is like on the other side. This other side could be the other side of the world or just the other side of life. For example, if they have a rich life, they may want to see how people in poor areas live.
A gap year after school is also an important chance for young people to spend time thinking about what they want to do with their lives. A little bit of growing up and experience will help them make their important career decisions, especially when they are unsure about what they want to study.
Another reason for going straight after school is to get a break from studying before they start the next few years of university. So anywhere you travel in the world, you will meet young European people exploring the world.
So much of the world has been travelled and explored. The young people are now looking for more worthy experiences. Some of them work as volunteers to do something for the country they are visiting. Many gap year volunteers are now spending a few months teaching English in Thailand, helping feed giant pandas in China or building a well(井) in a village in Africa.
These young people’s wish to explore the world is an expression of the values of the societies that they are part of. Both discovering the world and making a positive difference in it are important parts of the Western mind.
Which is NOT a reason for young people to take a gap year?

A.Young people want to take a break from studying.
B.Young people want to be sure about what to study.
C.Parents encourage them to be brave and independent.
D.Parents encourage them to live a free and wealthy life.

Now a gap year volunteer might do something more valuable like .

A.experiencing different cultures
B.helping protect rainforests in Brazil
C.making friends with more people
D.enjoying traditional local food

By taking a gap year, young people may .

A.stay with their parents all the time
B.make money for their further study
C.help change the world for the better
D.change the Western mind completely

The purpose of writing this article is to .

A.show different opinions about gap year
B.offer readers information about gap year
C.discover new ways to take a gap year
D.tell young people when to take a gap year

It was Christmas Eve. When everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn’t fall asleep. He still couldn’t think of what he wanted as a special Christmas present. He wondered how Santa — Father Christmas would know what to bring him if he didn’t know himself.从第一自然段可知,他还在想着他可以得到什么圣诞礼物。他想知道如果圣诞老人不认识他又怎样知道他要什么礼物。
As he was sitting up in bed, Bunny heard a big noise on the roof(屋顶) and a sound downstairs. It was Santa Claus, he realized. Bunny jumped out of bed and ran down the hall to the stairs. He hoped to take a look at the old man before Santa left for his next stop.
By the time Bunny was at the bottom of the stairs, everything was silent again. Lots of presents were put under the Christmas tree, but Santa was gone. A little disappointed(失望的), Bunny turned to climb back upstairs when he heard a cry.
“Hello,” said Bunny. “Is somebody there?”
He was answered by another cry. Bunny looked around the big pile of presents to see what was making the noise. Right under the tree was a funny looking brown animal with big feet and sad eyes. It also had antlers(鹿角) on its head. Bunny almost mistook it for a dog.
“Are you a reindeer?” asked Bunny.
“Yes,” replied the brown animal with antlers. “My name is Ralph.”
“And you were pulling Santa’s sled(雪橇)?”
“I was until I got air-sick,” replied Ralph. “Santa had to leave me here and go on with the other seven reindeer.”
“Isn’t it a bit unusual for a reindeer to get air-sick? I mean, isn’t flying what reindeer are famous for?”
“Not me, I’m afraid. It makes me scared. I always feel sick when it comes to flying,” replied Ralph. “But everyone wanted me to pull Santa’s sled, so when it was my turn I gave it a try. I’m afraid I just wasn’t cut out for the job. Now I’m stuck here and I don’t know how to get back to the North Pole.”
“Well, if you like, you can stay with us as a friend,” said Bunny. As he made the offer, Bunny suddenly realized the special present he wanted from Santa was a new friend!
Why couldn’t Bunny fall asleep on Christmas Eve?

A.He wanted to take a close look at Santa Claus.
B.He was waiting for his special present from his father.
C.He was thinking about what present to get from Santa.
D.He was woken up by a noise on the roof of his house.

The underlined phrase “cut out” probably means .

A.suitable B.famous C.ready D.bad

What can we learn from the article?

A.Ralph is a brown dog with antlers.
B.Ralph is afraid of flying in the air.
C.Bunny got a sled as a Christmas present.
D.Bunny sent Ralph back to the North Pole.

This article seems to tell us that .

A.Santa lives in the South Pole with his reindeer
B.Santa usually puts Christmas presents on the roofs
C.Santa uses dogs to bring children presents on Christmas Eve
D.Santa knows what presents children want without being told

From: Wendy and Jack Brown
Date: September 22, 2014
To: 8th and 9th graders at R.L.S. Junior School
Subject: Bonjour!
Bonjour! (That means hello in French.)
We hope you all had a great summer. Ours was a lot of fun. We have seen so many new things and met so many wonderful people. The French gave us a warm welcome and helped us get used to living here soon. We have so many things to share with all of you. We are going to send you more emails, but here are the best parts of our holiday in France so far.
We had a fantastic time seeing the Tour de France this summer. It is the most famous bicycle race in the world. The riders travel more than two thousand miles in about a month! We got a quick look at the riders as they sped past! After the race, our family rented bikes, and rode along part of the route that the cyclists used.
A few of you asked whether the French really eat snails(蜗牛). The answer is yes. We went out to dinner the other day, and our parents ordered some. We each tried one and it didn’t taste too bad. The snails, called escargots, are served with lots of butter. They feel a little rubbery when you bite into them, but they don’t really have much taste. Mum’s favourite food here is the French pastries. Dad loves the red wine. Our favourite is the fresh bread from the shop down the street.
We went to visit the Eiffel Tower a few weeks ago. We went all the way to the top. It was a sunny day, so we could see for miles and miles into the distance. Dad doesn’t like heights, so he stayed at the bottom of the tower and took pictures from the ground.
We miss all of you a lot. Write back to us and let us know what is new at home.
Au revoir! (Can you guess what that means in French?)
Wendy and Jack Brown

What do the Browns think of French people?

A.Friendly. B.Funny. C.Welcome. D.Popular.

Jack’s favourite food in France is .

A.tasty snails B.French pastries
C.fresh bread D.red wine

Which of the following is NOT true according to the email?

A.Wendy and Jack got used to the life in France soon.
B.Tour de France is the best-known bicycle race in the world.
C.The Browns have seen many wonderful things in France.
D.The Browns went to the top of the Eiffel Tower together.

Wendy and Jack wrote this email to .

A.tell a story about riding bicycles in France
B.tell a story about their experiences in France
C.advise the readers to try escargots in France
D.advise the readers to visit France in summer


Julia is at Roosevelt. She wants to go to Baseball Field. She should change lines at .

A.Grand B.Cliton C.Reno D.Randolph

Louis is going to Medical Centre from Damen. He should get off at the stop.

A.third B.fourth C.fifth D.sixth

To go to Airport from Youth Centre, you should take underground lines in this order: .

A.Blue Line → Green Line → Red Line
B.Red Line → Green Line → Blue Line
C.Blue Line → Red Line → Green Line
D.Red Line → Blue Line → Green Line

One cold winter night in Shanghai, I was walking home at one in the morning after long tiring work. I was having trouble with my job in the bank. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up living there. City life had become too much for me.
As I walked down empty streets, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away any possible danger. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets(毛毯).
Suddenly, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, all I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. When I reached home, I realized what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.
Now I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I searched carefully for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.
Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck(垃圾车)come to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Chen?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man “Is this what you’re looking for?” he asked, holding up a small square shape.
It was nearly 3 a. m. by the time I got into bed. But I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other.
One cold winter night, the writer felt when she was back home after work.

A.cold and sick
B.lucky and helpful
C.excited and cheerful
D.disappointed and helpless

What happened when the writer was running down the empty streets?

A.She lost her wallet unknowingly.
B.Someone had stolen her wallet.
C.She was stopped by a garbage truck driver.
D.She found some homeless people following her

In the fifth paragraph, why did the writer say she was dreaming?
A. Someone offered to take her back home.
B. A. red-haired man came to see her.
C. She heard someone call her name.
D. Her wallet was found in a garbage truck.
From the reading, we can infer(推断) that the writer_____.

A.would stop working at night
B.would stay on in Shanghai
C.would make friends with cleaners
D.would give up her job at the bank。

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