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. All these because I don’t plan to be a doctor. And much to her sadness, I don’t want to do any job related(和…相关) to science, either. In fact, when I said that I planned to major(主修) in English and communications, Her heart was broken.
“Why can’t you be like my friend’s son?” she bemoans(抱怨) all the time. Her friend’s son received a four-year scholarship and is now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I can’t be like him. He is Mr. Perfect. 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 topic do the writer and his mother often talk about?
A.The writer’s studies. | B.The writer’s future job | C.Dinner plans | D.World War III |
From Paragraph 1,we know 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.thinks working in the science field is a good idea |
Which sentence is probably TRUE about the writer?
A.He wants to be like his mother’s friend’s son. |
B.He wants to find a job in his community in the future. |
C.He doesn’t think his mother’s friend’s son is perfect. |
D.He wants to do something he really likes in the future. |
We can know from the last paragraph that ____.
A.the writer’s mother works very hard for the family |
B.the writer doesn’t know what his future will be like |
C.the writer doesn’t think being a doctor is a good job |
D.the writer sometimes thinks his mother’s advice is very good |
One day, there were a blind man called John sitting on the bench with a hat by his feet and a sign that read, “I am blind. Please help me.”
A creative publicist (广告员) named Tom was walking by the blind man and stopped to see that the man only had a few coins in his hat. He put a few of his own coins in the hat. Without asking for permission, he took the sign, turned it around and wrote a new message. Then he put the sign by the feet of the blind man, and left.
Later that afternoon the publicist returned to the blind man and noticed that his hat was almost full of bills and coins. The blind man recognized (识别) his footsteps and asked if it was he who had changed his sign. He also wanted to know what the man wrote on it.
The publicist said, “I just wrote the message a little differently.” He smiled and went on his way.
The new sign read, “Spring has come, but I can’t see anything.”
What’s the blind man’s name?
A.Tom | B.John |
C.Tony | D. Sorry, I don’t know. |
Who wrote a new message?
A.The blind man. | B.The teacher. |
C.The publicist. | D.The farmer. |
How did the blind man recognize the publicist?
A.By his sign. | B.By his footsteps. |
C.By his voice. | D.By his coins. |
When did the story happen?
A.In spring. | B.In summer. |
C.In autumn. | D.In winter. |
What can we learn from the passage?
A.Publicists are always friendly and helpful. |
B.We can get more money by changing a sign. |
C.The blind man is very stupid, so he has little money. |
D.The power (力量) of language is great. |
My Favorite Sweater
by Bonnie Highswith Taylor
My favorite sweater grew too small.
I love that sweater best of all.
My grandma made it when I was three.
She made that sweater just for me.
I picked the yarn(纱线), a special blue.
The color of bluebells, wet with dew (露珠).
When I was three I was very small.
But now I’m five and much too tall.
I have a new jacket now that’s green.
So I gave my sweater to our cat Queen.
Queen just had kittens out in the shed (小屋)。
My favorite sweater is now their bed. Who is the writer of the poem?
A.The grandma. | B.Miss Taylor. |
C.Mrs. Taylor. | D.Queen |
The girl in this poem is_______ years old now.
A.3 | B.4 | C.5 | D.6 |
What color is the girl's new jacket?
A.Green. | B.Blue. |
C.Red. | D.Purple. |
The word "kitten" in this poem most probably means_______.
A.a baby cat | B.a kind of food |
C.a kind of drink | D.a bed for a baby |
Do you know "World Reading Day"? It is on April 23rd. It is the eighteenth "World Reading Day". As we know books are very important for us.
In Germany, more than 70% of people like reading: They often read. They read in their homes. They read in libraries. They read in parks. They even read in hospitals. Parents often read books for kids.
It is easy to buy books in Germany. There are many bookshops in Germany. They are in big cities and small town. A bookshop can sell many books every day. Germans also like to buy books on the Internet. More and more people buy books on the Internet.
In Germany, people often have reading parties. They are happy at the parties.
Do you love reading? Hope you enjoy it!April 23rd is_______.
A.World Reading Day. | B.China Reading Day |
C.Germany Reading Day. | D.Germans Buy Books Day |
Where can Germans buy books?
A.Bookshops. | B.Small towns. |
C.On the Internet. | D.Everywhere. |
If there are 10 Germans, _______ like reading according to the passage.
A.six. | B.five. | C.seven. | D.eight. |
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informationWho lost a white cat with two big blue eyes?
A.Sam. | B.David. |
C.Mary. | D.Charles. |
You need to pay_______ if you buy the book A Christmas Carol now .
A.$59.60 | B.$49.60 |
C.$39.60 | D.$29.60 |
How much does Mr. Smith need to pay if he goes to see Titanic 3D in the Showtime Cinema with his 15-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son?
A.$52 | B.$50 | C.$39 | D.$60 |
If you want to rent a house, you can call _______.
A.385-0926 | B.591-3127 |
C.332-5147 | D.592-5147 |
Many students ask for advice about improving (提高) their English. There are three basic(基本的) questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?”
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I'm shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a talk. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I write them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or ten words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
How many basic questions do the students often ask?
A.Two. | B.Three | C.Four. | D.Five. |
What should you do if you are shy to speak English?
A.Watch English films. |
B.Write down the words first. |
C.Listen to real English songs. |
D.Take a deep breath and smile before you begin. |
What’s the best title of this passage?
A.How to learn English. |
B.Talking about English films. |
C.Advice about English writing. |
D.The way of beginning an English talk. |
Which isn’t a good way to learn English?
A.Listening to English songs. |
B.Practising English with a foreigner in the street. |
C.Sitting in your bedroom to remember words. |
D.Saying the English names for everything you see. |