“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever things weren’t going my way. “Don’t worry, one day your luck will change.” Mother was right, as I discovered after I had finished my college education. I had decided to try for a job in radio. One day, I wanted to host(主持) a sports program. I went to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station. But I got turned down every time.
In one station, a kind lady said my problem was that I hadn’t got enough experience. “ Get some work with a small station and work your way up,” she said.
I went back home. I couldn’t get a job there, either. Then my dad told me a businessman had opened a store and needed someone to help him. But again, I didn’t get the job.
I felt really down. “ Your luck will change,” Mom said to me. Dad lent me the car to help me to look for my job. I tried another radio station in Iowa. But the owner, a nice man, told me he had already had someone.
As I left his office, I asked, “How can someone be a sports announcer(播音员) if he can’t get a job in a radio station?”
I was waiting for the lift when I heard the man call. “ What did you mean? Do you know anything about football?” He put me in front of a microphone and asked me to try to imagine that I was giving my opinion on a football game, I succeeded.
On my way home, Mom’s words came back to me, “One day your luck will change, Son. And when it happens, it’ll feel doubly(加倍的) good because of all the hard work you’ve had.” At that moment I knew what just what she meant.What’s the writer’s ideal(理想的) job?
A.A sportsman | B.A shop assistant | C.A sports announcer | D.A businessman |
Why didn’t the writer get the job in Chicago?
A.because he was too young |
B.Because he didn’t get college education |
C.Because he’s got a good-looking person |
D.Because he hadn’t got enough experience |
Which of the following is true according to the article?
A.You just need wait for some time, then luck will come. |
B.Luck will come if you try your best to do everything. |
C.It’s important for you to wait for luck. |
D.You should trust your mother. |
The sentence “But I got turned down every time.” means “______”
A.But I was refused every time |
B.But I was successful every time |
C.But I lost my way every time |
D.But the door of every station was always closed |
What’s the best title of this passage?
A.Mother’s words | B.Everything Happens For The Best |
C.No One Is Always Lucky | D.To Find A Job In Radio Is Difficult |
Although people drive in all countries, the rules can be quite different between nations and areas. For this reason, you should always learn the laws before you decide to drive in a foreign country.
In the U.S., people in Alaska may have a learner's permit at the age of fourteen. This is quite different from the driving laws of Niger, where a person must be at least twenty﹣three years old to drive. If you want to know the minimum(最小的) driving age in most countries, the answer is eighteen. It may also surprise you to learn that not every country allows people to drive, although most of them do. For example, women are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia no matter how old they are.
Driving on the right or left side of the road is also different. In Great Britain, Cyprus, Australia, India, and Malaysia, people drive on the left. However, in the U.S., Mexico, France, and Canada, people are required to drive on the right. In fact, one country can have different driving rules for different areas. People in Hong Kong drive on the left, while drivers in other parts of China use the right side of the road.
Other different driving laws between countries include thoseabout using mobile phones. In Japan, using any kind of mobile phones is illegal(违法的), even if you do not need to hold the phone with your hands. However, in Argentina and Australia, drivers are allowed to talk on their mobile phones if they do not use their hands.
You might also find it interesting to learn that some countries have very unusual laws. For example, in Cyprus, it is against the law to eat or drink anything while driving.
(1)Which of the following is not discussed in the passage?
A. |
The driving age. |
B. |
The driving speed. |
C. |
Right or left side traffic. |
D. |
Safety calls while driving. |
(2)What can we know about driving from the passage?
A. |
It is fun to drive in Britain in the afternoon. |
B. |
Women are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. |
C. |
In Cyprus, you may make a phone call while driving. |
D. |
It's against laws for an Australian driver to use a mobile. |
(3)What does the underlined word "those" in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. |
Drivers. |
B. |
Mobile phones. |
C. |
Driving laws. |
D. |
Countries. |
(4)What is the main idea of the passage?
A. |
Driving in all countries shares a common purpose. |
B. |
Countries have different ways to make laws on driving. |
C. |
There are differences in laws about driving among countries. |
D. |
People in different countries drive on different sides of the road. |
Ten years ago, the owner of 20th Century Fox had it all﹣a 3.5 million house in Beverly Hills,a 1 million salary (薪水), a Porsche, a yacht (游艇) and many film stars on his friend list. But for Scott Neeson, his rich life changed in 2003 when he visited Cambodia and saw the poor children.
A year later. Scott gave up his job, sold his house, his car and his yacht and moved to Phnom Penh, and there he set up the Cambodian Children's Fund (CCF) charity(慈善团体). Scott, 55, who marketed some of the biggest movies of all time including Braveheart, Titanic and X﹣Men, cares for 2000 Cambodian children, providing them with an education, healthcare and a future.
As the big﹣hearted Scott prepares to celebrate his charity's 10th birthday this year, he feels proud of his achievements. Scott, who used to spend his weekends partying with Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford and Tom Cruise, said, "It's been l0 years since I sold up and left Hollywood. Now, my days are longer, my friends smaller, my mind clearer, my clothes without designers and I smell badly by the end of the day. But if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change my mind." He added, "I had a Porsche and I flew in private planes with movie stars. It was a great experience but it's like Disneyland. I want a real life."
The charity provides a daily meal, healthcare and an education for 2000 kids. It also offers 10 kilos of rice and free healthcare to their parents. He says his experience has been one of blood and tears, but it works well ﹣ The CCF has now 22 girls who have graduated from university and have full﹣time jobs.
(1)What was Scott before he set up CCF?
A. |
He was a film director. |
B. |
He was a famous actor. |
C. |
He was a teacher. |
D. |
He was a boss. |
(2)Why did Scott say his life in Hollywood was like Disneyland?
A. |
It was great. |
B. |
It was not real. |
C. |
He had to spend a lot on it. |
D. |
He didn't make much money. |
(3)What does Scott think of his experience in Cambodia?
A. |
Expensive but comfortable. |
B. |
Tiring and disappointing. |
C. |
Hard but successful. |
D. |
Hard and Tiring. |
(4)In which year was the passage written most probably?
A. |
In 2003. |
B. |
In 2004. |
C. |
In 2014. |
D. |
In 2018. |
Richard Campbell is a secondary school student. He is 15 years old. He lives in a small town in the North of England. Every morning, he gets up at eight o'clock, puts on his uniform and walks to school.
One hour later, the lessons start. The students usually study math, English, history and geography in the morning. They usually study music and drawing and they play sports after lunch. They have a ten﹣minute break between classes. They also spend a long time in the school library, reading books and doing their homework.
Richard likes his school very much. His favorite subjects are English and geography, but he doesn't like math because he is not good at it.
Richard and all his friends spend the whole day at school. Lunch is at one o'clock. He doesn't like the food that the school serves. This is why he often brings a packed lunch from home. He always has his lunch in the dining hall, but some of his friends sometimes eat in the courtyard or outside the school gate.
At weekends, he always goes out with his friends because he doesn't go to school. On Saturday, he always goes to the cinema or to the sports center. On Sunday, he just goes for a walk with his dog.
(1)What time do Richard's lessons begin in the morning?
A. |
At 8:00. |
B. |
At 8:30. |
C. |
At 9:00. |
D. |
At 9:10. |
(2)What does Richard like best?
A. |
Math and English. |
B. |
English and geography. |
C. |
History and math. |
D. |
Geography and history. |
(3)Where does Richard have lunch on weekdays?
A. |
In the dining hall. |
B. |
At home. |
C. |
In the courtyard. |
D. |
Outside his school gate. |
(4)What does Richard always do on Saturday?
A. |
He reads and does homework. |
B. |
He goes to see films or does sports. |
C. |
He walks his dog or does exercise. |
D. |
He spends a long time in the library. |
Charm City Social Club
at Cornerstone Community Center(CCC)
•Mondays 7:00 pm﹣9:15 pm in the cafe (top floor)
•Wednesdays 7:30 pm﹣8:00 pm in Green Room (fifth floor)
•Saturdays 9:00 am﹣10:00 am in Mirror Room (sixth floor)
•Sundays 9:00 am﹣10:00 am in Dream Room (seventh floor)
We provide a warm welcome and safe place to meet new people. We enjoy meeting for drinks, dinner, movies, live music, festivals, dancing, do drawing and sports activities , and other exciting events. Volunteers come up with all the ideas. As a group, we help our members build social networks and gain friendships.
Children are welcome to come with parents! It's free for children!
Tel: 96555666
E﹣mail: ccsocialclub@inbox.com
A Holiday Package to Ball Island
•Relax on the sandy beach
•Swim in the warm water
•Visit famous places & temples
•Taste delicious local food
Only Rp 3,000,000/5 days a person
Please contact(联系)
JALAN﹣JAAN TRAVEL AGENCY(JJTA)
PH: 12705678
Cirebon
(1)On which day does the party at CCC take the longest time?
A. |
On Monday. |
B. |
On Wednesday. |
C. |
On Saturday. |
D. |
On Sunday. |
(2)What can we know about the events at Charm City Social Club?
A. |
They are all about sports. |
B. |
They are free for its members. |
C. |
They are created by volunteers. |
D. |
They are children's after﹣class activities. |
(3)What does JJTA offer us?
A. |
Some food. |
B. |
Some service. |
C. |
A job. |
D. |
A vacation. |
(4)How much should we pay JJTA for 2 adult people?
A. |
Rp 3,000,000. |
B. |
Rp 4,500,000. |
C. |
Rp 6,000,000. |
D. |
Rp 7,500,000. |
Trees are one of the oldest" citizens(公民)" of our Earth. They keep our air clean , reduce noise pollution, improve water quality and provide food and building materials.
Just like us, trees change a lot as they grow. At I to 3 years old, young trees learn how to protect themselves. For example, many trees grow thorns(刺)to warn animals not to go near. Most young tree have large, deep green leaves so that they can catch enough sunlight and change it into their food and energy.
When trees are 4 years old, they begin to grow very rapidly and become strong enough to face challenges later in life. At the age of 15, trees become young adults. They grow more slowly and begin to produce flowers and fruit.
It is not until the tree is 20 to 25 years old that it becomes a real adult. The tree reaches its largest size. The adult tree gives us shade, oxygen and natural beauty; it is also a great place for a tree house, or a place for us to read a book, listen to music and so on. If we give the adult tree proper care, it will go on to live healthily for many years.
Gradually, trees begin to grow older and older and even die. At this time, they still have their important place in nature. When a tree becomes hollow(空心的)or part of it becomes dead, it provides a home to small animals and is a source of food for many other animals.
In many ways, the life of a tree is similar to our own life experience. When we are looking at the life of a tree, we learn about that each period of life brings its own form of joy and challenge.
Enjoy every minute of the life of the trees and take care the trees!
(1)What can it be used as when a tree becomes hollow?
A. A home to small animals.
B. Food for all animals.
C. Shade and beauty for people.
D. A place for a tree house.
(2)Put the following in the right order according to the passage.
①Grow very rapidly
②Become a real adult
③Have large, deep green leaves
④Grow older and die
⑤Produce flowers and fruit
A.②①③④⑤
B.③⑤①②④
C.①③⑤②④
D.③①⑤②④
(3)Why should we enjoy every minute of our own life according to the passage?
A. Because our life is becoming better and better.
B. Because tree give us so much and make our world beautiful.
C. Because the life of a tree is similar to our own life experience.
D. Because each period of life brings its own form of joy and challenge.
(4)The best title for the passage should be
A. The life of a tree
B. The kinds of trees
C. The mystery of a tree
D. The advantages of a tree
(5)Which of the following shows the structure(结构)of the passage?
(1= paragraph(段落)1 2= paragraph2, …)
A. 1→2,3,4→5,6
B. 1,2→3,4→5,6
C. 1→2,3,4,5→6
D. 1,2→3,4,5→6