It feels like every time my mother and I start to have a conversation, it turns into an argument. We talk about something as simple as dinner plans and suddenly, my mother will push the conversation into World War III. She’ll talk about my lack of a bright future because I don’t plan to be a doctor. And much to her disappointment, I don’t want to do any job related to science, either. In fact, when I was pushed to say that I planned to major(主修) in English and communications, she nearly had a heart attack.
“Why can’t you be like my co-worker’s son?” she bemoans all the time. Her co-worker’s son received a four-year scholarship and is now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I don’t know what to answer except that I simply can’t be like Mr. Perfect as I’ve called the unnamed co-worker’s son. I can’t be like him. I’m the type of person who loves to help out in the community, write until the sun goes down, and most of all, wants to achieve a career because I love it, not because of fame (名声) or salary(薪水).
I understand why my mother is worried about my future major. I’ve seen my mother struggle to raise me on her small salary and work long hours. She leaves the house around 6:30 a.m. and usually comes home around 5 p.m. or even 6 p.m. However, I want her to know that by becoming a doctor, it doesn’t mean I’ll be successful. I’d rather follow my dreams and create my own future.Which of the following topics do the writer and his mother often talk about?
| A．The writer’s studies. | B．The writer’s future job |
| C．Dinner plans | D．Wars around the world |
We can infer from Paragraph 1 that the writer’s mother ____________.
| A．doesn’t want the writer to major in English |
| B．doesn’t think the writer should be a doctor |
| C．gets along very well with the writer |
| D．doesn’t think working in the science field is a good idea |
The underlined word “bemoans” in Paragraph 2 most probably means _____________.
| A．agrees | B．shouts | C．complains | D．smiles |
Which of following statements is probably TRUE about the writer?
| A．He wants to be like his mother’s co-worker’s son. |
| B．He wants to find a job in his community in the future. |
| C．He doesn’t think his mother’s co-worker’s son is perfect. |
| D．He wants to do something he really likes in the future. |
主题匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读下列五段语言材料，从A到F选项中找出与它们相对应的标题。
London一Paris Tour Details(详情)
| Journey to Paris Free London Hotel Transfers Tour of Paris and Eiffel Tower Open Top Buw Tour Return Journey The Palace of Versailles |
I will always remember my mother’s last few days in this world.
On February 14th, 2000, my class went on a field trip to the beach. I had so much fun. When we returned to school, my teacher told me to go to the headmaster’s office. When 1 got into the office, 1 saw a police officer. Suddenly I realized something was wrong. The police officer told what had happened and we went to pick my sister up. After that, we went to the hospital and waited. Time went slowly. Finally, we got to see our mother. It was terrible.
On the next day, the headmaster came and told my two teachers what had happened. I was taking a test that day. I knew it had something to do with my mother. I kept thinking that she either died or had gotten better. How I wished that she had gotten better. When my teacher took me outside, my sister ran up to me .She started crying, “She’s gone. Teresa, mommy’s gone. She’s dead.” I couldn’t believe it. We Jumped into the car and drove straight to the hospital. Most of my family were there. We went inside her hospital bedroom. We all stayed around her bed without any noise. The silence was terrible. I knew I had to say goodbye.
Today when I look back, I still miss my mother very much, but I know that I will live. My mother was a strong mother, who had the biggest heart. My mother was an angel walking on the earth. I will always remember her as living. When someone is asked who their hero is, they usually say someone famous, like Michael Jordan or Britney 5pears. When someone asks me who my hero is, I tell them, my mother. My mother lives every day. That is what makes her a true hero. Where was the writer when she learned her mother was very ill?
| A．On the beach. |
| B．At the hospital. |
| C．At school. |
| D．At home. |
Who brought the writer the bad news that her mother was ill?
| A．Her sister. | B．The headmaster. |
| C．Her teacher. | D．The police officer. |
What did the headmaster tell the two teachers on the next day?
| A．Her mother had been very ill. |
| B．Her mother had been dead. |
| C．Her mother had gotten better. |
| D．Her sister came to see her. |
From the last paragraph of the passage we know that_____.
| A．the writer is afraid of her mother. |
| B．the writer is proud of her mother |
| C．the writer feels sad about her mother |
| D．the writer feels sorry for her mother |
The writer thinks her mother is a_____ woman.
| A．famous | B．free | C．rich | D．great |
Earth Day is April 22 and we’ll tell you some Earth Day activities for your kids.
Show how plants drink water
Fill a glass with water and add a bright colour of food colouring(食物色素). Then place a long stemmed(长茎的)white carnation(康乃馨) in the coloured glass of water. Each day. Watch as the white carnation changes into the same colour as the food colouring. Children can see that plants drink water and where the water goes, and this is a favourite Earth Day activity for kids.
Leaf collection
This Earth Day project is fun and easy to do. First, take a walk in the field and children can collect lots of leaves. When collection is complete, kids can place the leaves in between two pages of white paper and then put them together to make a leaf book.
Feed the birds
Here you will find an exciting Earth Day activity that helps animals, especially birds. Find or purchase a large pinecone(松果). Cover the pinecone with butter and bread. Hang the homemade bird feeder on a tree near a window and watch the birds come to have their dinner.
Clean the park
There are many organized events in towns and cities for clean-up activities on Earth Day. But if one is not offered in your town or city, you can do some clean-up just by yourself in the local park. A huge clean-up is not necessary; a little help goes a long way and the idea is to show kids that keeping public areas clean is everyone’s business. Earth Day is_______ .
| A．on 2nd, April | B．on 22nd, April |
| C．on 22nd, March | D．on 2nd, March |
If your children show much interest in the growth of plants, you may show them __________ .
| A．how plants drink water | B．how to make a leaf book |
| C．How to feed the bird | D．how to clean the park |
Your children can use a pinecone with butter and bread to ____.
| A．Know how to protect the plant |
| B．Help feed the birds |
| C．learn more about the plant. |
| D．share things with other people |
The passage is mainly written for _______.
| A．The students | B．The teachers |
| C．The children | D．The parents |
What’s the passage mainly about?
| A．Some Earth Day activities for children. |
| B．Some knowledge children should know. |
| C．How to protect our nature. |
| D．How to learn with our children. |
Dave: It’s cold now, but I only have an old sweater. I need new clothes.
Jim: I like tennis but I don’t know how to play it.
Jane: I lost my watch at school.
Jenny: I love dogs. I want to have a dog.
Peter: I like watching basketball game.
Dear Betty,
I’m your eraser Jill .This afternoon you lost me in your classroom. Simon found me and gave me to your English teacher Ms White. Now Ms White’s three keys and I are in Ms. White’s bag. The bag is yellow. It’s on Ms White’s desk. Please call Ms White at 718-0167 and ask her for me .You can come to the library, too. Ms White is in the library now.
JillSimon found a (n) _______ in the classroom.
| A．pen | B．book |
| C．ruler | D．eraser |
划线单词 gave 的汉语意思是____________.。
| A．扔 | B．卖 | C．给 | D．借 |
You can see ________ in Ms White’s bag.
| A．three keys and I | B．three keys |
| C．an eraser | D．an eraser and three keys |
Ms White is in _______now.
| A．the school | B．the library |
| C．the classroom | D．her room |
Which one is RIGHT(哪一项是正确的)？
| A．The bag is on the bed |
| B．Ms White lost her keys |
| C．Ms. White is an English teacher. |
| D．Betty’s phone number is 718-0167 |