Martin is a fifteen-year-old boy. He used to be a “problem child”, but a recent communication with his mother changed his life. In the past, he didn’t give his mother many problems. , after his father’s death a few years ago, Martin’s life became more difficult. His mother couldn’t afford to pay for her child’s education. To do this, she work, and so was often not at home.
His mother looked after him as as she could. Unluckily, Martin still caused problems. He was not studying and he often got into trouble. Luckily, his mother was very and didn’t give up trying to help him. In the end, she a difficult decision: to send him to a boys’ boarding(寄宿) school. Martin hated it and used to cause a lot of trouble.
One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. The teacher said was necessary for Martin to talk with his mother. Martin called his mother, but to his ,this phone call changed his life. “It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “My mother helped me to understand how much she had given me.
Now Martin has changed. He has been working hard and is now one of the best students in his class. How was he able to change? His mother’s love helped him to feel good about himself.
A．So B．Otherwise C．Therefore D．However
A．very B．many C．much D．too
A．could B．had to C．should D．would
A．soon B．quickly C．well D．good
A．angry with B．tired of C．crazy about D．interested in
A．worried B．patient C．careful D．serious
A．made B．took C．got D．thought
A．that B．this C．he D．it
A．surprised B．surprising C．surprise D．surprises
A．always B．hardly C．really D．just
Many Americans like to have their vacation incountries. One day an Americancomes to China. This is her first time (次数) to China and she wants to some friends there. She meets a Chinese. This Chinese wants to talk with the American. When he sees her, he comes up, says “” to her, then he begins his first talk with someone an English-speaking country.
“How old are you?” the Chinese .
“I’m . Please don’t ask a lady (女士) about her.” answers the woman.
The Chinese is surprised. He doesn’t know . Can you help him?A. another B. the other C. other
A. man B. boy C. woman
A. be B. being C. do
A. with English B. with ChineseC. in English
A. OK B. Hello C. Sorry
A. from B. at C. of
A. asksB. tells C. talks
A. sorry B. shyC. happy
A. dinner B. age C. job
A. how B. why C. what
Dear Jenny,
How’s it going? Are you busy with your study these days?
I’ve been back at school nearly four weeks. I’m very glad to tell you that great have taken place in our school this term. First of all, we’re asked to “clear our plates” when having our meals and say to wasting. Some of us used to order more than what we could eat. That was a big waste of food. Now we need to the food we order. We should also stop wasting in some other ways. For example, we should turn off the lights when we the classroom. And our school has opened up some fields for us to learn how to grow vegetables. Each class is given a small garden and our class has decided to grow some tomatoes and beans( 豆类) in our time. I think that’ll be very interesting. Maybe I’ll be able to you some beans we’ve grown by ourselves next time! What’s more, we have only two classes in the afternoon we have more time for after-school activities. I’m one of the traffic safety volunteers in our school. After school, we take turns to go to the streets near our school and ask people to the traffic rules.
I think we are having a different school life now!
Please write back soon and tell more about your school.
Yours,
Wang Wei
A．for B．on C．at D．in
A．things B．interests C．lessons D．changes
A．hello B．yes C．thanks D．no
A．clean B．finish C．cook D．pay
A．reach B．leave C．open D．build
A．busy B．sad C．happy D．free
A．plant B．buy C．lend D．send
A．because B．so C．before D．when
A．break B．make C．follow D．think
A．him B．her C．me D．you
People all over the world celebrate the new year. However, not all countries celebrate in the same way, and in some countries, the new year doesn’t begin on the day every year.
In many countries, the New Year begins on 1st January, but people start celebrating on 31st December,New Year’s Eve. In New York many people go to celebrate in Times Square. they’re waiting for the New Year, they listen to music, sing traditional songs and have fun. Just before 12 o’clock, everyone down from 10: 10, 9, 8… As soon as it’s 12 o’clock, everyone shouts very , “Happy New Year!”
New Year’s Day is often a family day. Some families get together for a special meal. When the weather is fine, many families go out for a .
On New Year’s Day, many people make resolutions for the new year. They a list of things, such as “I will help out more with housework. I will work at school than others.” or “I won’t spend so much time playing video games.” When they have made 8 list, they read it to their family or friends and promise to their resolutions.
So it doesn’t matter how they celebrate, people in countries all over the world, it’s a time to say goodbye to the old year, and to welcome the new.
A．familiar B．same C．important D．normal
A．If B．Even though C．While D．Before
A．comes B．turns C．looks D．counts
A．loudly B．quietly C．sadly D．safely
A．walk B．secret C．job D．treatment
A．put on B．write down C．take away D．look after
A．quickly B．hard C．harder D．hardly
A．its B．his C．her D．their
A．follow B．make C．do D．give
A．by B．for C．with D．from
In some western schools ,some kids need to repeat a grade(留级) in school. This means if you’re in the______ grade, you have to do the third grade again next year_______ moving on to the fourth grade. Repeating a grade can be a(n) ______ thing, though, because you get another chance to complete your schoolwork. For example, a kid might have ______ reading. Other kids might have been ______ and absent for a long time, so they missed a chance to learn ______ they needed to learn.
If it’s you who _______ repeat a grade, you might be thinking, “Is everyone really moving on without me?” Repeating a grade might make you sad, angry, or _____. It can be stressful. You might be upset ______ you won’t be in class with all of your friends. You might feel _______ about repeating a grade. You may think that people are talking about you or ______ you. You can be really hurt if someone makes fun of ____ about repeating a grade.
Try talking ______ your mum or dad, a teacher, or a friend advisor when you’re having these feelings. School can be hard work, but there are strategies (策略) you can learn to help it go a little ______ for you. Set a goal for yourself and ______ working toward it bit by bit. Ask for help if you need it, and you’ll get there!
A．first B．second C．third D．fourth
A．except B．besides C．for D．instead of
A．wrong B．right C．easy D．difficult
A．trouble B．fun C．practice D．secret
A．ill B．afraid C．healthy D．silly
A．much B．everything C．none D．anything
A．can B．can’t C．must D．mustn’t
A．neither B．all C．each D．both
A．so B．because C．but D．though
A．shy B．excited C．happy D．afraid
A．caring about B．looking after C．laughing at D．replying to
A．himself B．him C．yourself D．you
A．with B．for C．about D．against
A．worse B．better C．later D．earlier
A．stop B．give up C．keep D．make up
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not happiness. A famous person once said, “Happiness depends on(依靠) .” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here is some advice that can make us happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the , for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we can’t enjoy the present. We should enjoy life’s simple pleasure, spending time with close friends, listening to our favourite music, or a good book. People who have a few close friends often live and healthier lives.
secret of leading a happy life is to be active, and have . We can collect toy cars, go fishing or play a like table tennis or basketball. In this way, we can enjoy ourselves and our problems or worries, and only think about the joy of activity.
, many people find happiness in helping others. People will feel good when they help others. we want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. We can help a friend his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for the elderly, or just clean up the park or streets.
A．show B．sell C．bring D．lose
A．other B．money C．success D．ourselves
A．feeling B．feel C．felt D．to feel
A．simple B．surprising C．expensive D．strange
A．health B．future C．money D．danger
A．in fact B．such as C．as a result D．rather than
A．closing B．printing C．reading D．copying
A．happier B．lazer C．poorer D．quieter
A．The other B．An other C．Other D．Another
A．hobbies B．parties C．classes D．habits
A．CD B．sport C．part D．joke
A．forget B．try C．meet D．know
A．Firstly B．Secondly C．At first D．inally
A．After B．But C．If D．Though
A．in B．at C．on D．with