When I was about 12, I had an enemy (敌人), a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings (缺点). Week by week her list grew: I was very thin; I wasn’t a good student; I talked too much; I was too proud (骄傲), and so on. I tried to hear all these as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.
He listened to me quietly. Then he asked, “Are the thing she said true or not? Janet, didn’t you ever think about what you are really like? Well, you now have that girl’s opinion. Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”
I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t change (like being very thin), but a good number I could --- and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I got a very clear picture of myself.
I brought the list back to Daddy. He wouldn’t like to take it. “That is just for you,” he said, “You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to listen, not just close your ears in anger and feeling hurt. When something said about you is true, you will find it will be of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your duty. Don’t shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do the right thing.”
Daddy’s advice has returned to me at many important periods. In my life, I have never had a better piece of advice.Which do you think would be the best title (标题) for this passage?
| A．Not An Enemy, But the Best Friend | B．The Best Advice I’ve Ever Had |
| C．My Father | D．My Childhood |
Why did the writer’s father listen to her quietly? Because__________.
| A．he believed that most of what his daughter’s “enemy” said was true. |
| B．he had been so angry with his daughter’s shortcomings that he wanted to show this by keeping quiet for some time |
| C．he knew that his daughter would not listen to him at that moment |
| D．he wasn’t quite sure which girl was telling the truth |
What did the father do after he had heard his daughter’s complaint?
| A．He told her not to pay any attention to what her “enemy” had said. |
| B．He criticized(批评) her and told her to overcome (克服) her shortcomings. |
| C．He told her to write down all that her “enemy” had said about her and pay attention only to the things that were true. |
| D．He wouldn’t like to take the list and have a look at it. |
What does “I got a very clear picture of myself” mean?
| A．I had my picture taken and this time it was a very clear one. |
| B．I asked someone to draw a very clear picture of myself. |
| C．The picture I got this time was clearer than those I had got before. |
| D．I came to know myself very clearly this time. |
Li Ting,15,from Shanghai, was preparing a talk on some western festivals. She searched online for certain information and made PowerPoint presentations(展示).
Wu Qiong，her classmate, was doing his chemistry homework carefully. But he couldn’t work out the last problem even he tried his best. So he took out his mobile phone, opened a special app(应用软件)，and searched the problem. Answers soon appeared on the screen in several seconds.
Nowadays, many students do homework online with the help of the Internet like Li and Wu. They search information online, use apps or discuss through QQ and We chat.
“It’s convenient. You don’t have to wait for your teacher to explain it to you face to face. ”According to Wu.” You can also learn by seeing how others work them out. What’s more, it improves students’ abilities. And it’s especially true for new kinds of homework. I am quite skilled at finding information online and using Microsoft Office.”
However, this trend（趋势） also causes problems. Some lazy students just copy the answers online without thinking. Even some ask their classmates to do homework for them. And their teachers don’t know the fact.
Anyhow, knowing how to use the Internet is important. The key is to have good self-control. When you come across(遇到) a difficult problem, think about it by yourself first. Be sure to understand the reasons behind the answers after you have turned to the Internet, or you won’t make progress. If you are not sure about your self-control, ask your parents for help.Both Li Ting and Wu Qiong used the Internet to _____
A. play games
B. search information
C. take exams Paragraph 4 is mainly about_____ of doing homework with the help of the Internet.
A. the advantages
B. the disadvantages
C. the problemsWhich problem is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 5?
A. some students only copy the answers online.
B. some cheat their teachers by asking their classmates to do homework for them.
C. Nobody is able to finish their homework now without the Internet.____ is the key to using the Internet to study.
A. Self-respect
B. Self-control
C. Self-development In this passage the writer wants to tell us that _____.
A. the Internet can be a good helper if we use it properly.
B. the Internet has made all the students lazy.
C. it’s not necessary to learn to use the Internet.
China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.
When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks(小吃) like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.
At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat (款待) their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says, ”It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.
Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago:
To meet friends from after
How happy we are!What does the underline word “hospitable” mean in this passage.
A.好客的 B. 勤劳的 C.朴实的As a guest in a Chinese family, you are usually offered_____ by the host.
A. coffee and snacks
B. juice and snacks
C. tea and snacksWhy does a western visitor feel surprised when the host picks food for him?
A. Because he thinks it’s not polite.
B. Because he thinks it’s not necessary.
C. Because it won’t happen in western countries.What the Chinese family do for the guests is to_____.
A. make them feel at home
B. show their wealth
C. make them feel uncomfortable.What’s the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the passage?
A.学而时习之，不亦悦乎？
B．有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？
C．人不知而不愠，不亦君子乎？
难度：★
| Missing since: June 3,2015 Produce :young(2 years old), curly hair, shy Last seen: Wuyi Square Please contact(联系)：Sarah 839-6722 sarahcs@hotmail.com Please do not run after the dog. It may run in fear. Lost and found items(物件)will be displayed(陈列)in the school hall. On Friday , June 15, 2015 During lunch 12:30-1:30 Parents: If you know that your child has lost something , please remind(提醒)him or her. You are also welcome to have a look. |
What is Poodle like?
A. It’s brave B. It’s lovely C. It’s shyFrom the chart(图表)above , we know that_________.
A. Poodle was lost two years ago
B. we can call Sarah or email her if we find Poodle
C. parents are not allowed to look at the display on June 15,2015How long will the display last?
A. Half an hour B. An hour C. Two hours
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| English Teachers Wanted Dear Sir/Madam, Our school set up in 2012 is a high school. Now there is an urgent(迫切的) need for English teachers. We have posted(发布) our advertisement on our website. You can visit http://www.wenhuaschool. com or call Alex at 845---6789 for more information. If you are interested, please send your resume(简历) to us, and we will reply as soon as possible. You should: ● love teaching ● speak fluent (流利的) English ● be good at computer skills ● have good communication skills |
How can you get more information about the advertisement?
A. By visiting the website of Wenhua school.
B. By calling Mike at 845---6789.
C. By sending your resume to the school.Which of the following is not required according to the advertisement?
A. Good computer skills.
B. Good communication skills.
C. At least three-year teaching experience.
Known as the mother river by all the Chinese people, the Huanghe River(Yellow river) is the second longest river in China after the Changjiang River. It is 5464 kilometers long. It starts from the Kunlun Mountains northwestern Qinghai Province. It runs through nine provinces and flows to Bohai Sea in Shangdong Province. The first appearance of the name “ Yellow River” is in The Book of Han. The word “yellow” describes the color of the muddy water in the lower course of the river.
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| the Huanghe River(Yellow river) |
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| It is 5464 km long |
the Huanghe River is the second |
| It starts |
from the Kunlun Mountains |
| It runs |
through nine provinces and flows to Bohai |
| The first appearance |
of the name “ Yellow River” is in The Book of |
| The word “yellow” |
describes the color of the muddy |