One day, when Jack is taking a walk on the street, he hears a voice. He finds a girl crying in the street.
“Why are you crying, little girl?” Jack asks. “I lost my doll,” the girl answers. “Don’t cry, little girl. I’ll go to the shop and buy a new doll for you,” Jack says. So the little girl follows Jack to the shop and Jack buys a very nice doll for her. The little girl begins to feel happy. Then Jack says goodbye to her.
But a few minutes later, Jack hears the girl crying again. “Why are you crying again?” Jack asks the little girl.
“If I hadn’t lost my doll, I’d have two dolls!” the girl says.What is a girl doing in the street?
A.She is looking for her doll. |
B.She is crying. |
C.She is asking Jack for help. |
D.She is taking a walk. |
At first, why is the little girl crying?
A. Because she lost her doll.
B. Because she wants to have two dolls.
C. Because she wants a nice doll.
D. Both A and B.After Jack buys a doll for her, the girl feels ______ .
A.sad | B.angry | C.unhappy | D.glad |
Why does the little girl cry again?
A.She lost the doll again. |
B.She don’t like the doll. |
C.She thinks she should have two dolls, but now she only has one. |
D.She only has two dolls. |
Which sentence is right?
A.Jack knows the little girl. |
B.Jack buys two nice dolls for the little girl. |
C.The little girl has two dolls at last. |
D.The little girl has only one doll at last. |
In Germany there are different kinds of high schools.Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.
Short days
Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private(私人的) clubs after school.
Formal setting
In Germany, teachers and students’ relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie(德语:您)” when talking to teachers.
Getting to school
Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some ares have school buses. It is not common for parents to drive students to school.
Private clubs
In many countries, schools offer official sports and after-school activities. This is less common in Germany. After-school activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, chair, theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.
Different states, different schools
Each of Germany’s 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. The school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria for example. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend.For high school students in Germany, Which is not the common transport to school?
A.School buses | B.Private clubs |
C.Public transports | D.Students’ bicycles |
In paragraph 3, the underlined word “respected” means ________.
A.受人尊敬的 | B.令人害怕的 |
C.高收入的 | D.有权势的 |
From the passage, we can learn from that in Germany ________.
A.all kinds of high schools are for college. |
B.age is not important for attending schools. |
C.students can take part in after-school activities from 8:00a.m. to 3;30p.m. |
D.students can join private clubs to meet their interests by themselves. |
.What can be the best title for this article?
A.German Private Clubs | B.German Public Transport |
C.German High Schools | D.German College Systems |
"Three apples have changed the world. One is for Eve, one is for Newton. The third is in the hands of Steve Jobs. " said someone.
Steve J obs was the former CEO of the Apple computer company in his parents' garage (车库) on April Fool's Day, 1976. Through many years' hard work, J obs and his Apple products were a great success. People believe he has made the world a better place. Many young people also think of Apple products as a fashion icon.
Because of his great achievements in this area, he was honored with a number of awards, including the National Medal of Technology in 1985, the Times cover character(封面人物) and the Most Successful Manager in 1997. Jobs' road to success wasn't an easy one. He experienced several ups and downs, but he was still standing. Just as Hemingway in The Old Man and the Sea said, "A man can be destroyed, but not be defeated击败). So he was considered as an American hero.What did J obs' workers and family members think of him?
On one hand, some workers described him as a strange, bad-tempered (坏脾气的) boss. They said he was impatient with those who disagreed with him or didn't understand his ideas. On the other hand, his family members thought of him as a home-loving dad with each of his four children. He worried about all the things of them, such as their boyfriends, travel, safety and even skirt length. Though he was quite busy, he still attended his daughter's graduation party.Where did Steve Jobs set up the Apple computer company?
A.In his own house. | B.In his friend's house. |
C.In his friend's garage. | D.In his parents' garage. |
What do you think of Steve Jobs according to (根据) the passage?
A.Home-loving. | B.Honest. |
C.Jealous. | D.Humorous. |
What award did Steve J obs achieve in 1985?
A.The Most Successful Manager. |
B.The Top Richest Man. |
C.The National Medal of Technology. |
D.The Times cover character. |
Why was he considered as an American hero according to the passage?
A.Because he developed lots of Apple products. |
B.Because he set up the Apple computer company. |
C.Because he devoted himself to the area of computer. |
D.Because he wasn't defeated after several ups and downs.。 |
Maybe you are an average (普通的) student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a good student if he or she wants to. Here’s how you can be a good student.
Plan your time carefully. When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a plan of your time. First, your time for eating, sleeping, dressing... Then decide a good, regular (有规律的) time for studying. Don’t forget to set enough time for entertainment. A weekly plan may not work out all your problems, but it will push you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study place. Keep this space which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No game, radio, or TV! When you sit down to study, concentrate on (专注) your subjects.
Make good use of your time. Listen to everything the teacher says. Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. This will help you understand the next class. If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude to tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be worried.
There are other ideas that might help you with your study. You will probably find many others after you have tried these.How many ways of becoming a good student are mentioned in the passage?
A.4 | B.5 | C.6 | D.3 |
What should you keep on your desk in order to concentrate on your subjects?
A.Everything. | B.A radio. |
C.Just study material. | D.A book. |
How should yo make good use of your time in class?
A.Listen carefully. B.Make a weekly plan.
C.Take notes.D.Both A and C.Which following statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.We should set enough time for entertainment when we plan our week. |
B.We don’t have to find a good place to study. |
C.It’s helpful to take notes in class because it makes us remember what the teacher says. |
D.We never give up our study although we don’t pass a test. |
A man was driving when he found a chicken running along the road, beside his car.
He was surprised to see that the chicken was keeping up with him. Looking at his speedometer (速度计), he found that he was doing 50 miles per hour (MPH).
Then he drove at 60 MPH, and the chicken stayed right next to him. He sped up to 75 MPH and it still kept up.
The man then found that the chicken had three legs. Growing even more curious (好奇), he followed the chicken down a road and into a farm. He got out of his car and saw that all the chickens around him had three legs.
He asked the farmer, “What’s up with the three-legged chickens?”
The farmer said, “Well, whenever we have chicken for diner, everyone in the family fights over the legs, but there are only two. I have raised a kind of three-legged chicken. It’s going to make me richer.”
“How do they taste?” the man asked.
The farmer said, “Don’t know yet, I haven’t been able to catch one.”How did the man feel when he saw the chicken keeping up with him?
A.Happy. | B.Scared. | C.Angry. | D.Surprised. |
What does the underlined “it” refer to (指的是)?
A.The car. | B.The chicken. |
C.The speedometer. | D.The road. |
Why did the farmer raise the three-legged chicken?
A.Because he wanted to be rich so that he can buy many chicken legs. |
B.Because his wife wants to have chicken legs every day. |
C.Because everyone in his family fights over the legs while having chicken for dinner. |
D.Because everyone in his family hasn’t had chicken legs for a long time. |
Which following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The farmer knew the three-legged chickens tasted good. |
B.The farmer had become richer because of the three-legged chickens. |
C.The chickens ran too fast for the farmer to catch. |
D.There was only one three-legged chicken on the farm. |
What can Toby do if he is free on Saturday night?
A.Go to watch a ball game. | B.Go to the City Theater. |
C.Go to the International Picnic. | D.Go to the Museum Theater. |
When can people enjoy the food from all over the world?
A.At 9:30 on Saturday morning. | B.At 2:50 on Saturday afternoon. |
C.At 3:40 on Sunday afternoon. | D.At 8:30 on Saturday evening. |
How much do children have to pay if they go to the City Theater?
A.Fifteen yuan. | B.Twenty yuan. |
C.Forty yuan. | D.Nothing. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
A.If you want to see a movie, you can call 4805898. |
B.Captain Good Fellow will be on on Saturday evening. |
C.“The Zoo” is a popular rock group from Australia.. |
D.All the activities will be held indoor. |