It had been a difficult move. I’d left my family and friends in Indiana, the beloved state where I’d lived most of my life. My new home in Florida was thousands of miles away from anything I knew. It was hot—all the time. Jobs were hard to come by, but I was up for almost any challenge.
At last, I taught in a special school where students have severe learning and behavioral difficulties.
Another teacher and I had spent weeks teaching the children appropriate behavior for public outings. Unexpectedly, only a few students, including Kyle, had not earned the privilege of going. He was determined to make his disappointment known.
In the corridor(走廊) between classrooms, he began screaming, cursing, spitting, and swinging at anything within striking distance. Once his outburst died down, he did what he’d done when he was angry at all his other schools, at home, even once at a juvenile detention(拘留)center. He ran.
People watched in disbelief as Kyle dashed straight into the heavy morning traffic in front of the school.
I heard someone shout, “Call the police!”
But I ran after him.
Kyle was at least a foot taller than me. And he was fast. His older brothers were track stars at the nearby high school. But I could run long distances without tiring. I would at least be able to keep him in my sight and know he was alive.
After several blocks of running directly into oncoming traffic, Kyle slowed his pace.
He took a sharp left. Standing next to a trash bin, Kyle bent over with his hands on his knees. I must have looked ridiculous. But his was not a look of fear. I saw his body relax. He did not attempt to run again. Kyle stood still and watched me approach. I had no idea what I was going to say or do, but I kept walking closer.
He opened his mouth to speak when a police car pulled up, abruptly filling the space between Kyle and me. The school principal and an officer got out. They spoke calmly to Kyle, who willingly climbed into the back of the vehicle. I couldn’t hear what was said, but I didn’t take my eyes off Kyle’s face, even as they drove away.
I couldn’t help but feel that I had failed him, that I should have done or said more, that I should have fixed the situation.
I shared my feelings with a speech therapist who was familiar with Kyle’s history. “No one ever ran after him before, Rachel,” she said. “No one. They just let him go.”
Things changed the day he ran and I ran after him, even though I didn’t have the right words, even though I wasn’t able to save him from the mess he was in. It was the day I didn’t throw my hands in the air and decide he was too fast, a waste of time and effort , a lost cause. It was the day my mere presence was enough to make a profound difference.From the passage we know that _____.
A.the author left her family to Florida because jobs were hard to come by in Indiana. |
B.students were allowed to go out after they passed some specific tests. |
C.the author worked in a school where students were excellent. |
D.no teacher had ever run after Kyle before except the author . |
Which of the following description about Kyle is not true?
A.He had some behavioral difficulties and once moved from one detention to another. |
B.He used to run out to let out his anger when he was in school,home or juvenile detention. |
C.Different from his brothers, he learned in a special school while not a normal high school. |
D.He was moved by his teacher who treated him with more patience and understanding. |
Which is the correct order of the trace?
①He burst out when he knew he couldn’t go out.
②I decided to run after him.
③Kyle stoppped beside a trash bin.
④A police car came and Kyle left with it.
⑤He rushed into the heavy morning traffic.
⑥Kyle slowed his pace.
⑦I walked toward Kyle.
A.①⑤②⑥③⑦④ | B.①⑤②④⑥⑦③ |
C.⑤④②⑥③⑦① | D.①②⑥⑦③④⑤ |
What is the best title of the passage?
A.Kyle, a Boy with Learning and Behavior Difficulties. |
B.The Teacher Who Ran. |
C.A School with Special Students. |
D.A Terrible Conflict. |
Bali is an Indonesia island that is rich in indigenous (本土的) culture.A lot of people say that Balinese culture is unique and that the people of Bali have always been contented with the "now".If you ask a Balinese person what heaven is like, the probable answer will be "just like Bali".This only goes to show that most Balinese people are happy to be where they are and never worry.
One factor that contributes to this laidback lifestyle is the culture of close family ties in Bali.In the Balinese culture, support is always available.Balinese extended families are so tightly knit that all members usually reside in the same complex.
Balinese culture is based on a form of this religion, which is called "Hindu Darma".This religion reached the island during the eleventh century.Most of the family customs and
traditions as well as community lifestyles of the Balinese people are influenced by this.The religious influence even expands widely into the arts, which makes Bali distinct from the rest of Indonesia.
In spite of the fact that tourists flood to the island every year, Balinese people have managed to conserve their culture.Almost every native of Bali is an artist in some form or another.Parents and villagers have passed on their skills to their children, who all seem to have inclinations (爱好) either to music, dance, painting, and decor.
Another remarkable mark of the Balinese culture is the series of ceremonies and rituals known as the Manusa Yadnya.This marks the different stages of Balinese life.Cremation (火葬) is very popular on this island—and unlike in the West, death is a joyous and colorful event for the Balinese.What do we know about Balinese according to the first two paragraphs?
A.They lead a very relaxing but unwealthy life. |
B.They live in large families and are close to each other. |
C.Their family members are distributed in different places. |
D.Their extended families live too close together to get along well. |
Bali is distinguished from the rest of Indonesia by _____.
A.people's tight family relationship |
B.the family customs and traditions |
C.people's great affection for religion |
D.the influence of Hinduism on their culture |
The underlined word "conserve" in Para.4 can be best replaced by "_____".
A.preserve | B.spread | C.form | D.expand |
When a person dies in Bali, it is a common practice to _____.
A.express deep sorrow at his death |
B.celebrate the death like a great event |
C.sing and dance joyfully in his honor |
D.remember what he did in his lifetime |
What is the text mainly about?
A.Balinese religion. | B.The lifestyle of Balinese. |
C.Balinese culture. | D.The tourism in Bali. |
Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for the London bus. The bus for London would not eave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in lines, others were walking about. There was a group of school-girls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in order. Tom looked around but there was nowhere for him to sit.
He walked into the station cafe. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down, facing a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, John, one of Tom's friends, came in and sat with Tom.
"What time is your bus?" asked John.
"Oh, there is plenty of time yet, "answered Tom.
"Oh, I'll get you some more tea then," said John.
They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again.
"Good heavens! It's going back-ward!" he cried. "A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it's half past eleven."
"You are looking at the clock in the mirror," said John.
Tom wanted to kick(踢) himself for being so foolish. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. He has never liked mirror since then.The London bus left ______________.
A.at 11:55 | B.at 5:12 | C.before 11:55 | D.after 11:55 |
Tom went into the station cafe because ____________.
A.John asked him to have a cup of tea |
B.he wanted a drink there |
C.he would meet a friend of his |
D.it was early yet and he wanted to find a place to sit |
What time was it in fact when he looked at the clock in the mirror?
A.Half past twelve. |
B.Half past eleven. |
C.Twenty to twelve. |
D.Half past one. |
When Tom sat in the station café, who came in?
A.his friend | B.his father | C.his uncle | D.his girlfriend |
Which of the following is true?
A.Tom missed his bus. |
B.He has liked mirror since then. |
C.The next bus would leave soon. |
D.Tom arrived London on time. |
Hundreds of years ago, life was much harder than it is today. People didn’t have modern machines. There was no modern medicine, either.
Life today has brought new problems. One of the biggest is pollution. Water pollution has made our rivers and lakes dirty. It kills our fish and pollutes our drinking water. Noise pollution makes us talk louder and become angry more easily. Air pollution is the most serious kind of pollution. It’s bad to all living things in the world.
Cars, planes and factories all pollute our air every day. Sometimes the polluted air is so thick that it is like a quilt over a city. This kind of quilt is called smog.
Many countries are making rules to flight pollution. Factories must now clean their water before it is thrown away, and they mustn’t blow dirty smoke into the air.
We need to do many other things. We can put waste things in the dustbin and do not throw them on the ground, there will be less pollution.
Rules are not enough. Every person must help to fight pollution.Hundreds of years ago, life was much harder than it is today because ______.
A.there were not any modern machines |
B.there was no modern medicine |
C.both A and B |
D.there were not many people |
What is the biggest problem in today’s life?
A.Water pollution |
B.Air pollution |
C.Noise |
D.Pollution |
The most serious kind of pollution is ______.
A.noise pollution |
B.air pollution |
C.water pollution |
D.A, B and C |
Factories must clean their water ______.
A.before they are thrown away |
B.when they are thrown away |
C.after it is thrown away |
D.before it is thrown away |
From the passage we know that ______.
A.a few years ago, there was no smog at all |
B.today people don’t have to talk to each other in a loud voice |
C.we can drink water from the polluted rivers and lakes |
D.people are making rules in order to fight pollution |
Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is drinking. Now, you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly, at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful, the traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossing and don’t take any chance when crossing the road.
My next point is about rubbish. It isn’t lawful to drop rubbish in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a dustbin.
Finally, as regards smoking, it is against law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.
I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact the police, who will be pleased to help you. You can call, write or directly go to ask any policeman. take any chance means .
A.冒险,碰运气 | B.趁机 | C.失去机会 | D.生气 |
Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?
A. A guide B.A person who makes the law
B. A teacher D. An English officerHow many laws are there discussed in the speech?
A.Three | B.Four | C.Five | D.Six |
The main purpose of this speech is to .
A.tell people those above 18 can smoke and drink there |
B.declare the different laws of England |
C.give advice to travelers to the country |
D.warn people against going to the country |
From the speech we have learnt that .
A.in the country, if you are 18 years of age, you may not buy wine, but your friends can buy it for you |
B.you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of age |
C.because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use pedestrian when crossing the road |
D.you can’t make a noise except at night |
When Mrs.Joseph Groeger died recently in Vienna,Austria,people asked the obvious question,“Why did she live to be 107?” .Answers were provided by a survey conducted among 148 Viennese men and women who had reached the age of 100.Somewhat surprising was the fact that the majority had lived most of their lives in cities.In spite of the city’s image as an unhealthy place,city living often provides benefits that country living can lack.One factor seems to be important to the longevity(长寿)of those interviewed.
This factor is exercise.In the cities it is often faster to walk short distances than to wait for a bus.Even taking public transportation often requires some walking.Smaller apartment houses have no elevators(电梯),and so people must climb stairs.City people can usually walk to local supermarkets. Since parking spaces are hard to find,there is often no alternative to walking.
On the other hand,those who live in the country and suburbs do not have to walk every day.In fact,the opposite is often true.To go to school,work,or almost anywhere else,they must ride in cars.The Vienna survey may help to explain _____
A.the complaints of people in apartment houses |
B.the cause of Mrs Groeger’s death |
C.the longevity of people like Mrs.Groeger |
D.the image of cities in general |
The purpose of the second paragraph is to list some _____
A.benefits of walking |
B.occasions for walking in city life |
C.comments made by city people |
D.problems of city living |
To reach the third floor of a building, it would probably be most healthful __
A.to take the elevator |
B.to walk up the stairs |
C.to ride in a car |
D.to find an alternative to walking |
People who live in the country probably do more driving than walking because __
A.they don’t live near business areas |
B.they don’t need the exercise |
C.they never have parking problems |
D.they can’t afford to take the bus |
A conclusion that can be drawn from this passage is that__________
A.air pollution is not serious |
B.anyone can live to be 107 |
C.country people should move to the city |
D.walking is a healthful exercise |