Bill was a boy of 15 in Grade 9. His parents went gambling(赌博) day and night. Nobody cared about him. He always failed in his exams. So his teachers didn’t like him, nor did his classmates play with him. Bill often slept in class because his heart was not in school. He almost gave himself up.
One day, Miss Jones, a new teacher, came to Bill’s class. She was a smiling, beautiful woman. Bill was in love! For the first time in his young life, he couldn’t take his eyes off his teacher; yet, still he failed.
It was Miss Jones’ class. She was asking a question. “I’d like the smartest boy to answer my question.” Then she said loudly, “Bill, please!” Bill was surprised. And he stood up without a word. “Just try it! I believe you can!” After school, Miss Jones had a long talk with Bill. She told him that she cared about him and believed in him.
Bill thought a lot that evening. From then on he arrived at school on time every day. Miss Jones helped him with his homework in the afternoon. She even cooked delicious food for him. She told Bill, “Nothing is impossible if you put your heart in it.” Later, Miss Jones gave another exam. Bill did it with all his heart. He was very excited to find that he had passed the exam. Now Bill discovered that he also could learn well. A change took place in Bill’s heart.
You see, one teacher saved one boy, it’s simple, really.How old was Bill?
| A．9 | B．14 | C．15 | D．16 |
Bill always failed in the exams at first because he____________.
| A．went gambling | B．talked in class | C．was silly | D．gave himself up |
Miss Jones changed Bill by ______________.
| A．doing homework for him |
| B．encouraging and helping him |
| C．giving Bill another exam |
| D．cooking delicious food for him |
From the passage we can learn _____________.
| A．Miss Jones was a loving and careful teacher |
| B．Bill’s parents cared about him very much |
| C．Miss Jones loved to answer Bill’s questions |
| D．Bill didn’t like to play with his classmates |
Which may be the best title for the passage?
| A．Parents’ Day | B．A Lazy Boy | C．A Boy’s Change | D．A Strict Teacher |
What do you think of black cats? Are they unluckier than cats of other colors? Many people in Western countries think so. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), did a study on cat colours and people’s understandings of cat personalities.
The study found that people do judge(判断) cat personalities by color. Scientists did a survey(调查) on the Internet. There were 49 statements (描述) matching five cat colorings with 10 personalities. People think orange and bi-colored (双色的) cats are friendly, tri-colored (三色的) cats are not generous, and white cats are calm, lazy and shy. As for black cats, people think they don’t have special personalities.
But why do so many people dislike keeping black cats as pets? People think black cats have less special personalities, which might be because of their bad reputation (口碑). They think black cats may bring bad luck, especially at Halloween. Movies and television shows also make people believe that.
Although people have these ideas, UC Berkeley scientists give another reason: people don’t think black cats are pretty enough. After all, nothing can show black cats are unluckier than other cats. “You can’t judge a cat by its color, because it’s the personality of the cat, not the color, that will let you know if the cat is right for you,” Cathy Marden, a scientist said.Many people in Western countries may think black cats are ______.
| A．lovely animals | B．a sign of bad luck |
| C．a sign of good luck | D．unfriendly animals |
The main idea of paragraph 2 is that ______.
| A．people often complain(抱怨) about black cats on the Internet |
| B．people think cats of different colors have different personalities |
| C．black cats are less popular than other cats |
| D．the study is a great success |
According to the study, people think that______.
| A．black cats have special personalities |
| B．orange and bi-colored cats are generous |
| C．cats with three colors are friendly |
| D．white cats are calm, lazy and shy |
People don’t like black cats for the following reasons EXCEPT ______.
| A．black cats often appear in TV shows |
| B．black cats bring bad luck to people |
| C．black cats have bad reputations |
| D．they don’t think black cats are beautiful |
The passage mainly talks about ______.
| A．why black cats are popular in movies |
| B．why people are not willing to keep black cats as pets |
| C．different color cats have different personalities |
| D．different people have different ideas on black cats |
More than anything else in the world, Lion liked being King of the jungle. He walked around, showing off his power and pride.
Each day Lion took a long lazy sleep under the shade of his favorite tree. He always dreamed of weaker animals bowing(鞠躬) before him.
One day Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped over Lion’s huge paws. Lion woke up with a start. “How dare you wake me up!” he shouted angrily. Lion grabbed(抓住) Mouse with one paw. “On the second thought, I’m in the mood for the snack, and you’ll make a delicious meal.” he said.
Mouse cried out, “King Lion, please spare（饶恕） me! If you let me live, I’ll always remember your kindness. And, some day, I might be able to help you.”
“How could such a powerless little mouse ever help me?” That thought made Lion laugh so much that he decided to let Mouse go. A week later, Lion was walking through the jungle on the way to his favorite tree when he stepped onto a hunter’s net. The net scooped him up. No matter how he twisted (扭动) and turned, he couldn’t escape.
When Mouse heard Lion’s frightened shouts, he raced to help. Mouse quickly chewed（咬）through the ropes to make a hole in the net. Soon, Lion moved out and was free. Lion looked down at the little mouse. “Thank you for saving my life,” said Lion, smiling his widest smile. “I was mistaken. You are not a powerless little mouse. You are a great friend!”What did Lion do each day?
| A．He stepped onto a hunter’s net. |
| B．He bowed before weaker animals. |
| C．He showed kindness to animals in the jungle. |
| D．He had a good sleep under his favorite tree. |
How did Mouse wake up Lion?
| A．He made a hole in the net. |
| B．He shouted at Lion angrily. |
| C．He tripped over Lion’s paws. |
| D．He prepared a delicious meal for Lion. |
Why did Lion let Mouse go?
| A．Because he was trapped in the net. |
| B．Because he took Mouse as his good friend. |
| C．Because he believed Mouse could save him. |
| D．Because he doubted if Mouse could be of any help. |
What do you think of Mouse?
| A．Clever and honest. | B．Silly and lazy |
| C．Humorous and stubborn | D．Proud and selfish. |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Pride makes you lose what you have. |
| B．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. |
| C．Even the small can show great strength. |
| D．When the cat’s away, the mice will play. |
Life is like four seasons. Now I am very old, but when I was young, it was the spring of my life. I played a lot, and then I started school. I learned many new things. Like a flower, I grew bigger every day. There were happy days and sorrowful days. Some days the sun shone, and some days it didn’t.
In my twenties, I had a good job. I was strong and happy. Then I married and had a child. In those days I didn’t have much time to think. Every day I was busy and worked hard. I started to get some white hair. The summer of my life passed quickly.
Then the days got shorter. Leaves fell from the trees. My child was a university student and an engineer. My home was much quieter. I started walking slowly. One day I stopped working. I had more time. I understood it was my autumn, a beautiful time when the trees changed color and gave us delicious fruit.
Now the days keep getting shorter and colder. Winter has come. I am older and weaker. I know I do not have many days left; I will enjoy them to the end.The writer was very busy in the ______ of his life.
| A．spring | B．summer |
| C．autumn | D．winter |
According to the passage, which of the following ages is during the autumn of his life?
| A．15 | B．33 |
| C．62 | D．87 |
What does the underlined word “sorrowful” mean in Chinese?
| A．Sad | B．Exciting | C．Wonderful | D．Pleasant |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．The writer was an engineer. |
| B．The writer had a garden with flowers |
| C．The writer was always happy as a child. |
| D．The writer now is old and weak, but he still enjoys his life. |
The best title of the passage can be_______.
| A．Four Seasons |
| B．My Life |
| C．Four Seasons in a year |
| D．Four Seasons in My Life |
Sarah Winfrey |
I’d love to work for myself. I want to spend my mornings making cards. Then I’m going to write stories for newspapers in the afternoon. How am I going to do that? I’m learning how to make cards and taking some writing lessons. |
Justin Ryan |
At first I planned to be an actor because I wanted to have a lot of money. Then I’d like to be a writer. But soon I found it was a boring job. And now…I really don’t know what my dream job is. |
Will Chen |
I loved watching Growing Pains when I was a small kid. I always thought Dr Seaver had the best job in the world. He could give his family a comfortable life. And he could help a lot of people just by talking to them. So to be a psychologist(心理学家)like him is my dream. I’m going to try to do something for others. |
Beth Chapman |
I want to be a journalist. I want to take nice photos and write magazine articles about my great experiences. In fact, my dream is my hobby now, though no one pays me for it. I’m sure that one day everything will change. It’s important to do what I like. |
Philip Brewer |
My first dream job was a computer programmer. In college, I spent every free minute in the computer room. But soon I found it was difficult for me. And my next dream job was to be a writer. I sold my first story in 1979 and I’ve never really stopped writing. |
Who may like writing?
| A．Sarah | B．Beth |
| C．Philip | D．All of the above |
Who has already got her/his dream job?
| A． Sarah | B．Justin | C． Beth | D．Philip |
What did Dr Seaver do in Growing Pains.
A. A teacherB. A writer
B. A psychologist D. A nurseWhich of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Philip is going to work for a magazine in the future. |
| B．Sarah really doesn’t know what she wants to be |
| C．Justin thought it was boring to be a computer programmer. |
| D．Beth hopes to do what she likes |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．Interesting Jobs | B．Dream Jobs |
| C．Finding jobs | D．Their Different Jobs |
As teenagers, you have many dreams. Do you ever try to make your dreams come true? Follow your heart by the Australian writer Andrew Mathews tells us that making our dreams come true is life’s biggest challenge.
You may think you’re not good at some school subjects, or it is impossible for you to become a writer. “If you think in this way, it will stop you getting your dreams come true,” the book says. In fact, everyone can make his dreams come true. The first thing you must do is to remember what your dreams are.
There will be difficulties on the road to your dreams. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself. You need to decide what is the most important. Studying instead of watching TV will lead to better exam results. And saving five yuan instead of buying an ice cream means you can buy a new book. As you get closer to your dream, they may change a little. It is good as you have the chance to learn more skills and find new interests.What is Follow your heart?
| A．A movie about love stories |
| B．A book about an Australian writer |
| C．A TV program to help find friends |
| D．A book to help teenagers make their dreams come true. |
Which may stop you getting your dreams come true if you want to be a singer?
| A．Spending time studying |
| B．Believing you can do it well |
| C．Practicing singing every day |
| D．Thinking it impossible for you to become a singer. |
What is important to make your dreams come true according to third paragraph?
| A．Believing yourself |
| B．Buying new books |
| C．Taking action for your dreams. |
| D．Remembering what your dreams are. |
What does the underlined word “challenge” mean in Chinese ?
| A．机遇 | B．任务 |
| C．挑战 | D．选择 |
What is the passage about?
| A．How to make your dreams come true. |
| B．How to find a good book. |
| C．How to believe in yourself. |
| D．How to look for a dream. |