Making mistakes
It’s good to make mistakes．And here’s why．
First of a11．mistakes are a clear sign that you are trying new things．It’s always good to try new things because when you’re trying new things you are growing．If you never try anything new,how can you improve and develop?The simple answer is,“You can’t.”
Another good thing about mistakes is this：When you are making mistakes，you are learning．Consider this：Edison failed 1 0,000 times— before he perfected the light bulb．When he was asked how it felt to fail that many times，he replied that he hadn’t failed 1 0,000 times，but rather had learned 10,000 things that didn’t work．
Finally,when you make a mistake，you are much closer to success．Why?Because every time you make a mistake，you are one step closer to success．But it doesn’t mean that you can make mistakes without thinking．Instead，when you try something new,you have to think it over，so that you can keep away from some unnecessary mistakes．
There is an old saying that goes．“If you are not making mistakes．you are not trying hard enough.’’ So go forward and make mistakes．And learn．And grow．And succeed．According to the passage，when you are making a mistake，that means ．
| A．you’re thinking | B．you’re growing |
| C．you’re falling behind | D．you’re wasting time |
According to the passage，if you try new things，you can ．
| A．move forward | B．never fail |
| C．1earn nothing | D．make no mistakes |
From Edison’s story we can learn ．
| A．we are learning when we make mistakes |
| B．we should spend lots of time making mistakes |
| C．when we try new thjngs,we should think them over |
| D．the more mistakes we make，the further we are from success |
．The passage mainly tells us ．
| A．not to make mistakes often |
| B．how to become successful quickly |
| C．it’s good to make mistakes |
| D．how to stay away from mistakes |
Scientists have found a new use for children’s imaginations(想象力)—to make Stomachaches go away.
The BBC reports a new study that shows: “Children can be taught to use their Imaginations to deal with stomachaches.” This may be very good news for parents who need a quick cure for their sick children.
Any mother or father understands the stomach problem is one of the most frequent(时常发生的) things their children complain about. Around twenty percent of children suffer from stomachaches that doctors cannot find a reason for.
This new research is especially good for kids with active imaginations. Researchers found that the more creative the child is, the better he or she is at imagining the pain away.
The researchers used a relaxing CD with children. A voice guided them through different fantasy(幻想) situations. One of these was pretending to be floating on a cloud. Thirty children took part in the tests. Half of them used the “guided imagery” method, and the other half received normal medicines. Researchers found 73.3 percent of the CD users reported a reduction in pain. This compared to only 26.7 percent of kids who got normal treatment.
Study leader Dr Miranda Tilburg was very excited about her findings. She believed that it was a very cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches. She said it would not work as well with adults.The new study may be good news for those who____________.
| A．have less imaginations |
| B．don’t know how to relax |
| C．want to stop their kids’ stomachaches in a short time |
| D．can find why children suffer from stomachaches |
What kind of kids will benefit(从…收益) most from the new research?
| A．Kids who like listening to music. |
| B．Kids who are good at remembering things. |
| C．The independent(独立的) kids. |
| D．Kids with active imaginations. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A． Sometimes, doctors don’t know why children suffer from stomachaches. |
| B． Children complain about their learning problems most frequently. |
| C．The more creative the child is, the less likely he or she is to have a stomachache. |
| D． 30 children received normal medicines in the tests. |
From the end of the passage, we know that__________.
| A．adults can also use their imaginations to make stomachaches go away |
| B．Dr Miranda Tilburg wasn’t pleased with her findings |
| C．the normal cure for stomachaches will not be used |
| D．a cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches has been found |
What does this passage mainly tell us?
| A．Tell us how to stop stomachaches in public places. |
| B．Children can “imagine”their pain away. |
| C．Children’s imaginations are very active. |
| D．It mainly talks about how to develop children’s imaginations. |
The last few days before Christmas passed quickly and it was soon Christmas Eve. That night when everyone went to bed, Bunny couldn't sleep. He still couldn't think of what he wanted his special Christmas gift to be. He wondered how Santa Claus would know what to bring him if he didn't know himself.
As he was sitting up in bed , Bunny heard a big noise on the roof and a sound downstairs. It was Santa Claus, he realized. Bunny jumped out of bed and raced down the hall to the stairs hoping to have a look at the old man with his own eyes.
By the time Bunny reached the bottom of the stairs, though, everything was again silent .Beautiful gifts were piled(堆积) under the Christmas tree, but Santa Claus was gone. He looked for him for a few minutes, but it was already too late. Bunny turned to climb back upstairs when he heard a cry.
“Hello,” said Bunny. “Is somebody there?”
He was answered by another cry. Bunny looked around the big pile of gifts to see what was making the noise. Right under the tree was a funny looking brown animal with big feet and sad eyes. Bunny might have mistaken it for a dog, if it hadn’t been for the antlers(鹿角) on its head.
"Are you a reindeer?" asked Bunny.
"Yes," replied the animal, “my name is Ralph."
"And you were pulling Santa’s sled(雪橇)?"
"I was until I got air-sick," replied Ralph," I'm afraid I wasn't cut out for the job. Now I'm stuck here and I don't know how to get back to the North Pole."
"Well, if you like, you can stay with us as a friend," said Bunny. As he made the offer, Bunny suddenly realized the gift he wanted from Santa Claus was a new friend!Why couldn't Bunny fall asleep on Christmas Eve?
| A．He had a lot of things to do. |
| B．He wanted to take a look at the reindeer. |
| C．He was disturbed by a big noise . |
| D．He was thinking of what gift he would get. |
As soon as Bunny came downstairs, he _____.
| A．was probably very sad |
| B．found what he wanted |
| C．ran into a reindeer |
| D．heard a loud cry |
The underlined part “cut out for” in the passage probably means”___”
| A．fit for | B．afraid of |
| C．proud of | D．interested in |
Why didn't Ralph go back to the North Pole?
| A．He got stuck in the chimney. |
| B．Bunny asked him to stay. |
| C．He was air-sick. |
| D．He didn't know the way to the North Pole. |
What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．A strange Christmas tree | B．A special Christmas gift |
| C．A quiet but smart boy | D．A lovely reindeer |
Hi, everyone! I am Paul Hawking, the trip leader for this weekend' s activity. It’s that time of the year again when the days are long and it is nice to sit outside and enjoy some oysters(牡蛎).
We plan to head out to the Mission Bay this Sunday for a beach picnic. You can buy fresh oysters at the Mission Bay Oyster Company and you just need to pay $6 to $l0 for each dozen, depending on the size. It' s on Sunday, June 30.
We will meet at the Student Center at 9:00 a.m. and all go together. The driving time is one and a half to two hours, and the time of return is still uncertain. Come and join us in what must now be the 4th or 5th such trip for the Outing Club.
The oyster farm has a small picnic area with chairs and barbecue grills (烧烤架). Bring some briquettes (煤球) if you would like to grill. Except for oysters, oysters and oysters, little is available there, so please bring your own food and drinks. And of course, if you have any special oyster recipes (食谱), bring them make them and share them!
The weather forecast says it's going to be sunny and around 26°C this weekend. My telephone number is 408-896-3228. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Remember to finish your homework before we leave for the picnic.On June 30, Paul Hawking will ______.
| A．hold a meeting at the Student Center |
| B．arrive at the oyster farm at 9:00 a.m. |
| C．teach the students to cook oysters |
| D．take the students for a picnic |
If you buy 24 big oysters, you should probably pay _________.
| A．$6 | B．$10 | C．$12 | D．$20 |
If you plan to grill, you must bring ___________.
| A．a BBQ grill | B．some briquettes |
| C．your own recipes | D．some oysters |
Which of the following statement is TRUE?
| A．The writer plans to head out the Mission Bay next Sunday for a beach picnic. |
| B．You should finish the homework before leaving for the picnic. |
| C．You can buy and share food and drinks on the farm |
| D．The driving time is less than one and a half hour |
Where does this text probably come from?
| A．A notice on a school website. |
| B．A book on the Mission Bay. |
| C．A business newspaper. |
| D．A science magazine. |
配对阅读:将下面五个人的性格特征和某报社编辑给他们的交友建议相匹配。Sara likes to make friends with popular people, because she finds it easier to communicate with them.
When Jane is happy, she likes to talk to everyone in her class. But when she feels sad, she doesn’t even say “hi” to anyone.
.Paul is poor in his study, and he always feels shy to talk with others, so he has very few friends.
When Peter feels uncomfortable talking with someone, he often look here and there.
Susan is a good student, but she is never sure what to talk about when she
stays with others.
| A．Be confident in yourself. Everyone has its good qualities. People who have self-confidence are more attractive. |
| B．It is not polite to look around when talking with people. Try to look people in the eye even you are not interested in the conversation. Then people will find it easier to talk to you. |
| C．Try to make friends with kinds of people, not just with those who are easy to communicate. Then you will find there are greater chances for making friends. |
| D．Once you get to know a person, find more chances to meet. For example, you can |
play soccer together or have a short travel. Then you will each other well.
E. Try to help others. For instance, look after people who are ill or help people take
care of their pets. Be kind to others and you will be treated kindly.
F. Other will think you are strange if you are friendly one day and don’t talk the next day. Learn to share your feelings with others. Share your sadness with your others,
and you will be happy again.
G. Care about what’s happening in the world. Read more newspapers, listen to the top CDs, and find out something about new sports or movie stars. Then talk about things that a person may interested in.
The earth is about 4,600 million years old. Modern man has lived on the earth for only 35,000 years, but during that time, we have changed our planet in many ways. Many of the things that we have done are good, but more are not good for the earth.
Water Pollution
A lot of people, birds and fish die each day because of water pollution. Factories have polluted the land and the water. As a result, many rivers and lakes are now dead.
Air Pollution
In big cities, factories, as well as cars, trucks and buses are the main causes of air pollution. Many people in cities now have serious health problems. For example, Mexico city used to be a beautiful sunny capital, but today it is always covered by thick brown clouds.
Soil Pollution
In order to have a good harvest, most of the farmers use chemicals too much in their fields. That’s bad for the soil. But this kind of pollution is difficult to stop.
Hope For The Future
These problems are very serious for our future, so all of us should do something to improve our environment. If we can stop pollution, our planet will become more and more beautiful and our health will be better. Let’s be greener people!
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。_____ have made the earth change a lot.
| A．Human beings | B．Animals |
| C．Plants | D．People in other planets |
There are _____ kinds of pollution in this passage.
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
_____ is a big problem now.
| A．Pollution. | B．Population. |
| C．Education | D．Medical treatment |
Which sentence is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Most of the things that we have done are good for our planet. |
| B．We must stop the factories from pouring waste water into the rivers and lakes. |
| C．Because of water pollution, many rivers and lakes are now dead. |
| D．Water pollution is very serious nowadays. |
Which sentence is TRUE?
| A．Though Mexico city is always covered by thick brown clouds, it’s still a beautiful sunny capital. |
| B．Air pollution can make people sick. |
| C．Now fewer farmers use chemicals in the fields. |
| D．Factories, cars, trucks and buses are the main causes of soil pollution. |