We all have our own ways of sharing our life experiences with others.
Photographers use cameras，artists use brushes, musicians use songs and writers use stories. Spencer Johnson's story Who Moved My Cheese? shows changes exist in(存在于) our life. Life changes and so we do. We must change ourselves to face the changing environment, or we will fail.
Just look at the cycle(循环) of the seasons. Trees bud(发芽) in spring and in summer their leaves turn green. In autumn, their leaves start to fall onto the ground. When winter arrives, there are no leaves on trees. Next spring the cycle begins again. Since we know there are cycles in nature, we can prepare for them. We know it is colder in winter and hotter in summer, so we can dress properly.
Since we accept the cycles of nature，we should also accept the changes in our life.
We can prepare ourselves for changes by becoming more flexible(灵活的). We can regard the changes in our life as chances. As we keep changing ourselves, we can keep up with the changes in our life.What do writers use to share their life experiences?
| A．Stories. | B．Newspapers. | C．Basketballs. | D．Pianos. |
Who Moved My Cheese? tells us that ______.
| A．changes exist in our life |
| B．we should move other’s things |
| C．we should use books to share our life experiences |
| D．there are difficulties in our life |
The cycle of the seasons means ______.
| A．we should wear warm clothes in winter |
| B．we should accept the changes in our life |
| C．we should prepare for the weather |
| D．leaves turn yellow in autumn |
If you fail a test, what should you think according to the passage?
| A．I have no chance to pass the test. |
| B．Exams are hard for me. |
| C．I have bad luck. |
| D．It's good for me because I know there are more to learn |
What's the main idea of this passage?
| A．Weather changes in different seasons. |
| B．Who Moved My Cheese? is a good book. |
| C．We should change ourselves when life changes. |
| D．We should not lose heart when we meet with difficulties. |
"Make-A-Wish” is one of the world's most well-known charities(慈善机构) . It makes wishes come true for childrenwho have serious illnesses. It gives them hope and joy and helps them forget about their health problems and have fun.
It all started in 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christopher was a 7-year-old boy who was very sick. He always dreamed ofbecoming a police officer. Tommy Austin and Ron Cox, two police officers, made his wish come true. They gaveChristopher a tour of the city in a police helicopter(直升飞机)and made a real police uniform(制服) for him.
There are four kinds of wishes children usually have:
I wish to go.Children usually want to travel or go to a concert, a game or a park.
I wish to meet. Children sometimes want to meet their favourite actors, singers or
players.
I wish to be. Some children wish to become actors, singers or police officers.
I wish to have. They often want to have a computer, a game, a bike or many other things.
Let’shope more wishes will come true in the future. People who work in the charity always try for the best. Almost25 ,000 Volunteers help, work or give money. Will you be one of them? "Make-A-Wish" is a charity to help _______.
| A．sick children | B．serious officers |
| C．famous actors | D．popular singers |
What did the two police officers do for Christopher?
| A．They gave him a computer. |
| B．They gave him a tour of the city. |
| C．They took him to a concert. |
| D．They took him to the hospital. |
Which kind of wishes does Christopher have?
| A．I wish to go. | B．I wish to meet. |
| C．I wish to be. | D．I wish to have. |
The purpose of the last paragraph is to _______.
| A．explain what " Make-A-Wish" is |
| B．encourage more people to join the charity |
| C．tell us how Christopher's wish came true |
| D．introduce different kinds of children's wishes |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Sick children just wish to get well. |
| B．Christopher and Tommy are two officers. |
| C．A few people are working for "Make-A-Wish". |
| D．"Make-A-Wish" has a history of over 30 years. |
The rules above are made for ______ .
| A．students | B．workers |
| C．patients | D．presidents |
According to the rules, the residents（住宿者）can ______ .
| A．make tea and cook meals |
| B．play loud music at 11 p.m. |
| C．watch TV in their free time |
| D．hang clothes out of the window |
How soon can you be fluent in your chosen language?
| A．In a week | B．In a month |
| C．In a year | D．In two months |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the advertisement?
| A．Parla is a method of learning languages. |
| B．You will get CDs and books from the training center. |
| C．Any trail must be paid. |
| D．100 thousand people have learned another language with“ Parla” |
Some etiquette（礼仪）in modern life
Do you often use a mobile phone? Do you take the subway to school every day? These items make our modern life easier. But do you know how we should behave properly while using them? The following suggestions might be helpful.
For mobile phone users
◆Keep your voice down when you make a phone call in public. Shouting on the phone may make others feel uncomfortable. And you’d better not use it during an appointment（约会）.
◆Stop sending messages or playing games with your mobile phone at a dinner or a party. It’s a good time to communicate with your family and friends.
◆Don’t make or answer a call while driving. It is not only very dangerous for both you and your passengers but also against the law.
For subway passengers
◆You are supposed to wait in line while buying tickets and getting on the subway.
◆You’re not allowed to eat, drink or smoke on the subway train. The smell and noise may trouble others. It’s our duty to keep the train clean and tidy. Besides, smoking is bad for health.
◆You can’t take pets on the train. As we all know, animals may spread diseases and get the train dirty. Which items are proper when using your mobile phone?
| A．We can send messages or play games at a dinner or a party. |
| B．We can’t make or answer a call while driving. |
| C．We can use it during an appointment. |
| D．We can make a phone call loudly in public. |
The underlined phrase “spread diseases " means ________ in Chinese.
| A．咬人 | B．生病 |
| C．传播疾病 | D．随地小便 |
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Some people believe that your nationality can influence your personality. This is why you might hear someone saying “She is a typical(典型的) Australian” or “He is so French”. It seems that people from a certain country share certain similar characteristics.
French
French people are often seen as romantic and outgoing people with a great love for life, food and wine. They are good at singing and dancing.
Chinese
Chinese are friendly people who are hard-working. They are polite because they are careful about “saving face” when dealing with other people.
Australians
Australians are merry people who spend a lot of time outdoors. They enjoy a shower life. They laugh a lot but sometimes people think they are loud and rude.
Germans
Germans are often described as being serious and careful. They are hard workers and pay a lot of attention to details. However, sometimes people say Germans have no sense of humour.
All these national types can be true for some people, but very wrong for others. For example, you might meet a German who is a confident singer with a great sense of humour, or an Australian who is shy and quiet!
| Personalities and Nationalities |
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| Opinion |
People from a certain country share certain similar characteristics. |
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Examples |
French |
Romantic and outing. Love life, food and wine. Good singers and___ |
| Chinese |
Friendly, hard-working and polite. Afraid of “__ |
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| Australians |
Like to stay __ Laugh a lot. Merry, sometimes loud and rude. |
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| Germans |
Pay attention to details. Serious and careful, not ___ |
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| Conclusion |
Nationalities may _ |