As a child, I was really afraid of the dark and of getting lost. These fears were very real and caused me some uncomfortable moments.
Maybe it was the strange way things looked and sounded in my own room at night that scared me so much. There was never complete darkness, but always a streetlight or passing car lights, which made clothes on the back of a chair take on the shape of a wild animal. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the curtains seem to move when there was no wind. A very low sound in the floor would seem a hundred times louder than in the day. My imagination (想象) would run wild, and my heart would beat fast. I would lie very still so that the “enemy” would not discover me.
Another of my childhood fears was that I would get lost, especially on the way home from school. Every morning I got on the school bus right near my home. That was no problem. After school, though, when all the buses were lined up along the street, I was afraid that I would get in the wrong one and be taken to some other strange places. On school or family trips to a park or a museum, I wouldn’t let the leaders out of my sight.
Perhaps one of the worst fears of all I had as a child was that of not being liked or accepted by others. Being popular was so important to me then, and the fear of not being liked was a serious one.
One of the processes growing up is being able to realize and overcome our fears. Understanding the things that scared us as children helps us achieve greater success later in life.The author had _______ kind(s) of fears when she was a child.
A.one | B.two | C.three | D.none |
_______ would scare the author at night.
A.Streetlight and car lights | B.Wild animals and enemies |
C.Moving curtains and wind | D.Clothes and walls |
When she went to some other places, she would _______.
A.walk away without others |
B.take a bus by herself |
C.follow others closely |
D.make sure not to take a wrong bus |
Which of the following would be possibly true when she was a child?
A.She thought being popular among people was important. |
B.She was always the leader of the others. |
C.She always got poor grades. |
D.She was not liked by others at all. |
A letter to Hero School Weekly
November 13 Dear Izzy, I’m going to New York to study next month. This means I will leave my friends at the end of the year. I worry about making new friends at my new school. Maria is my best friend. I think I will miss her. I hope she can find new friends but still keep in touch (保持联系) with me. I’ve known her for 8 years. But I really don’t want to leave my friends. What should I do? Sincerely, Cindy |
A letter from Hero School Weekly to Cindy
November 15 Dear Cindy, Going to a new school always means making new friends. Just be friendly with everyone. And don’t worry about your best friend. She will find new friends and you two will keep in touch. Just remember to give her a call every few days. Best friends last forever(永远). Remember the past, plan for the future, but live in the present only. Yours truly, Izzy |
From the two letters, we know that Cindy is a(n) ______.
A.student | B.nurse | C.clerk | D.editor |
Why does Cindy write a letter to Izzy?
A.Because she wants to make friends with Izzy. |
B.Because she wants to tell Izzy about her best friend. |
C.Because she is going to New York. |
D.Because she worries about leaving her friends. |
Cindy is going to leave her school ______.
A.after this term | B.in December | C.with Maria | D.with Izzy |
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It was Zhang Lei’s first time to visit Singapore. He lived in his uncle’s home. It was sunny most days. He visited many places and had many kinds of nice food. |
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Linda spent her vacation in Hawaii. She had a great time there. The beaches were beautiful and the weather was fine. She had lots of delicious food. People there were friendly. |
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Mrs. Brown didn’t enjoy her vacation in London. The bus trip was boring. And it rained every day,so she stayed in the hotel for 6 days. On the last day,she went shopping. But the shops were crowded and the things were really expensive. |
Where did Zhang Lei live when he was in Singapore?
__________________________________________________________How were the people in Hawaii?
__________________________________________________________Why did Mrs. Brown stay in the hotel for 6 days?
Beijing Sunshine Secondary School offers after-school clubs and activities from Monday to Friday. These activities are offered to all of the students at no cost. The school decides to give its students opportunities机会 to become successful lifelong learners.
Clubs and activities |
Time |
Place |
Advisor |
Art Club |
Tuesday& Thursday |
Art Room |
Ms. Wang |
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3. 05PM—4. 35PM |
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Chess Club |
Monday& Wednesday 3. 05PM—4. 35PM |
Chess Room |
Mr. Zhang |
Computer Club |
Tuesday& Thursday 3. 05PM—4. 35PM |
Computer Room |
Mr. Chen |
Sewing Club |
Monday& Wednesday 3. 05PM—4. 35PM |
The dressmaker’s |
Ms Wang |
Web Design |
Monday 3. 05PM—4. 35PM |
Computer Room |
Mr. He |
Drama Club |
Tuesday& Thursday 3. 05PM—4. 35PM |
Music Room |
Ms Qing& Ms Yao |
Dress Designing |
Friday 3. 05PM—4. 35PM |
Art Room |
Ms Wang |
Other helpful clubs and activities ,as you like. |
Who teaches you computer?
A.Mr. Zhang. | B.Mr. Chen | C.Ms Wang | D.Mr. He |
What is Ms. Wang good at?
A.Music and dancing. | B.Sport and games. |
C.Computers and design. | D.Dress and art. |
Who teaches you Web Design?
A.Mr. Zhang | B.Mr. Chen | C.Mr. He | D.Ms. He |
Sports can help us a lot. Taking exercise can make us strong. In collective集体的sports like basketball,volleyball or football,wewill learn the importance of cooperation合作. And sports can also help us relax after work or study.
However,as the saying goes,“There are two sides of everything. ”Sometimes we may hurt other players or ourselves if we are not careful enough when participating参加in sports activities. What’s more,too much or hard practice can be bad for our health.
Sports can make us healthy both physically and psychologically心理地. It is also a good way for people to know each other and can improve friendship between people. So long as we are careful enough,sports can do us nothing but good. can make us strong.
A.Taking exercise | B.Singing |
C.Sleeping | D.Making friends |
Too much exercise can be for us.
A.good | B.bad | C.helpful | D.enough |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Basketball and volleyball are both collective sports. |
B.Sports can help us relax after work or study. |
C.Sometimes we may hurt other players or ourselves when participating in sports activities. |
D.Sports can only make us healthy physically. |
The best title for this passage can be“ ”.
A.Sports and health |
B.Everybody must do sports |
C.Sports are nothing to people |
D.No one likes sports |
Find and keep your friendship
Every one of us,rich or poor,should at least have one or two good friends. Your friends will listen to you when you speak,will take care of you when you are sick,and will be together with you in your journey through life.
Everyone needs friends. Friendship can make us happier. How can we find a good friend and get on well with each other?Here is some advice.
★Make friends with a person who is easy to get along with.
★You should make friends with a person who has something in common with you.
★Give your friend a hand when he or she is in trouble. Friends should always be ready to help each other.
★Believe in each other. This is the most important thing in a friendship.
★Even the best friends may have a quarrel sometimes. If this happens,don’t let your quarrel last too long. Try to make up with your friends soon.
Friendship is a kind of treasure in our life. It is like a bottle of wine,the longer it is kept,the better it will be.
根据短文内容,判断正误T/F。Rich people don’t need friends.
If your friends are in trouble,you should help them.
Make friends with people who are not difficult to get along with.
Don’t believe in your friends.
Best friends don’t have a quarrel.