This Thursday, across the U.S. , kids are skipping school (逃学) and going to work with their parents. They’ll be making copies, sending faxes and sweeping floors. This is because April 28 is “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day” all over the United States. This holiday shows kids what it means to be a grown-up in the working world.
I still remember when this day started, I was very happy. Not only did I have the chance to miss school, but also I got to sit in my dad’s taxi all day long and we would go to a restaurant for lunch.
But after only 20 minutes of driving around the city, I was very bored. I couldn’t read my book in the car as I would get carsick (晕车) and my dad didn’t like to turn on the radio. I got hot and uncomfortable. People wouldn’t get into his taxi because they thought he had already had a passenger, me—so nothing happened. It seemed years before we went out for lunch. I actually started to miss school.
While the point of the day is to give kids a chance to experience real-life jobs and give them an idea of the possibilities (可能性) for their futures. I got something completely different from that day. I learned to appreciate school. Where else do you get to play with your friends, do science experiments, read great books and write stories all in one day?
Just as you’ll have to learn to love your job later in life, learn to love school now. if you don’t, try spending the day at work with your dad.When is the “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day” all over the U.S?
| A．On February 28. | B．On March 28. |
| C．On April 28. | D．On May 28. |
That day the writer was happy at first for the following reasons except that _______.
| A．she didn’t have to go to school |
| B．she would work as a grown-up |
| C．she could sit in her father’s taxi all day |
| D．she’d go out for lunch with her father. |
Why didn’t people get into the writer’s father’s taxi?
| A．Because her father didn’t like to turn on the radio. |
| B．Because they thought the writer was a passenger. |
| C．Because her father’s car was hot and uncomfortable. |
| D．Because her father didn’t stop to take any passengers. |
Which of the following is NOT the purpose of the “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day”?
| A．To teach kids to appreciate school. |
| B．To give kids a chance to experience real-life jobs. |
| C．To give kids an idea of the possibilities for their futures. |
| D．To show kids what it means to be adults in the working world. |
What did the writer learn that day?
| A．It’s boring to drive a taxi. |
| B．Working with dad is fun. |
| C．It’s hard to make money. |
| D．School life is much better. |
Two good friends, Sam and Jason, met with a car accident on their way home one snowy night. The next morning, Sam woke up blind. His legs were broken. The doctor, Mr Lee, was standing by his bed, looking at him worriedly. When he saw Sam awake, he asked, “How are you feeling, Sam?” Sam smiled and said, “Not bad, Doctor. Thank you very much for doing the special operation(手术).” Mr Lee was moved by Sam. When he was leaving, Sam said, “Please don’t tell Jason about it.” “Well…Well…OK,” Mr Lee replied.
Months later when Jason’s wounds healed(愈合), Sam was still very sick. He couldn’t see or walk. He could do nothing but stay in his wheelchair all day long. At first, Jason stayed with him for a few days. But days later, Jason thought it boring to spend time with a disabled man like Sam. So he went to see Sam less and less. He made new friends. From then on, he didn’t go to visit Sam any more. Sam didn’t have any family or friends except Jason. He felt very sad.
Things went from bad to worse. Sam died a year later. When Jason came, Mr Lee gave him a letter from Sam. In the letter Sam said, “Dear Jason, I am disabled. But I want you to be a healthy man. So I gave my eyes to you so that you can enjoy life as a healthy man. Now you have new friends. I’m glad to see that you are as healthy and happy as usual. I’m glad you live a happy life. You are always my best friend... Sam”. When he finished reading the letter, Mr Lee said, “I have promised that I will keep this a secret until Sam is gone. Now you know it.”
Jason stood there like a stone. Tears ran down his face.The car accident happened ____________.
| A．only to Sam | B．on a cold evening |
| C．the next morning | D．on the way to work |
Sam thanked Mr Lee mainly because Mr Lee
| A．saved his friend Jason’s life |
| B．was very kind and friendly to him |
| C．came to see him early in the morning |
| D．did the operation according to his wish |
Which of the following is the correct order of events in the story?
a. Jason made new friends.
b. Sam gave his eyes to Jason.
c. Sam and Jason met with a car accident.
d. Jason felt bored when staying with Sam.
e. Sam died and Jason knew the truth.
| A．c--b--d--a--e | B．d--c-- b--e—a |
| C．d--a--c--b--e | D．c--d-- b--e—a |
After we finish reading Sam’s letter, we can infer(推断) that ___________.
| A．Sam caused the car accident |
| B．Sam’s operation was not successful |
| C．Jason was made blind in the car accident |
| D．Jason knew how Sam helped him before Sam died |
From the story, we can conclude(得出结论) that __________.
| A．Sam played a joke on Jason |
| B．Sam always told lies to his friends |
| C．Sam thought friendship was important |
| D．Sam regretted doing the operation in the end |
Michael Jackson’s sudden death really astonished(震惊) his fans, but soon they are glad to find another younger “King of Pop” has appeared.
Wang Yiming, who is known as Xiao Bao, has already been popular across the world with his wonderful dance moves. He once appeared on U.S. television show “Ellen” and performed successfully at the World Expo 2010. About seven years ago, Xiao Bao was born prematurely（早产）, which made his mother really worried. He was so weak. What could he do? Doctors suggested that moving his body to music would help make him strong, but soon his parents were surprised by how quickly Xiao Bao fell in love with music!
“When he was young, we just started playing music to him and he started moving around like this. But we didn’t think that he had such a strong feeling for music. When he was just several months old, we would let him listen to music and he would stop crying and calm down at once,” the proud mother once said.
So far, Xiao Bao has learned the moonwalk and other Jackson’s moves well. His fans are crazy about his wonderful shows. He has drawn more people’s attention. He is fast becoming internationally popular.
There are lots of problems waiting for him, but Xiao Bao will never give up. He is serious about his dancing career(事业). Where there is a will, there is a way. We are sure that Xiao Bao’s dream will come true one day. Xiao Bao has been famous for ___________.
| A．his young age | B．his dance moves |
| C．his television shows | D．his strong body |
Why did doctors advise Xiao Bao to dance?
| A．Because they knew Xiao Bao’s feeling for music. |
| B．Because Xiao Bao’s parents wanted them to do so. |
| C．Because Xiao Bao likes Michael’s dancing a lot. |
| D．Because they thought dancing would be good for his health. |
How did Xiao Bao’s parents feel when they first saw his reaction(反应) to music?
| A．Surprised. | B．Happy. | C．Proud. | D．Worried. |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．People have paid little attention to Xiao Bao. |
| B．Xiao Bao’s fans are not satisfied with his moves. |
| C．Xiao Bao works seriously and never gives up dancing. |
| D．His parents worry about their son’s crazy love for music. |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．A Boy’s Dancing Career. | B．A Younger “King of Pop”. |
| C．Michael Jackson’s Moves. | D．Wang Yiming’s Hobby. |
Qi Haoran, a Junior 1 student, was quite busy over the past winter vacation – and not just with homework.Qi, together with 10 other classmates made a volunteer group to call on people to join the Clean Your Plate Campaign (“光盘行动”).
The 11 students went to many restaurants and told people the importance of saving food.“Excuse me, do you know that 950 million people around the world still haven’t got enough to eat? Please don’t waste food.” They would say this kind of thing hundreds of times every day.
The Clean Your Plate Campaign began on the Internet in January.It calls on people to reduce food waste.
China in these years had serious problems with wasted food.CCTV reported in January that the food Chinese people waste every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year.
Chinese people are well known for being hospitable (好客的) and generous（大方的）.Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food.
Luckily, the campaign has got the support of many.In a restaurant in Xinjiang, the owner give the guests who have eaten all that they ordered a sticker (贴花).People can enjoy a free meal when they have 10 stickers.More than 750 restaurants in Beijing have begun to offer smaller dishes and encourage their guests to take leftovers (剩饭剩菜) home.
To reduce food waste is a big task, and it needs time.It’s important that everyone does their bit, just like Qi.Did you finish your meals today?
根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最恰当的答案。What did the 11 students do in the winter vacation?
| A．The helped each other with homework. |
| B．They opened a restaurant together. |
| C．They volunteered for a campaign. |
| D．They collected money from customers in restaurants. |
In this passage the underlined word “call on ” means ______.
| A．打电话 | B．号召 | C．拜访 | D．叫喊 |
The Clean Your Plate Campaign calls on people to _____.
| A．do volunteer work | B．work part time in restaurants |
| C．cut down on food waste | D．wash your plates after dinner |
From Paragraphs 4-5, we learn that _____.
| A．wasting food is a serious problem in China |
| B．Chinese people waste the most food in the world |
| C．Chinese people want to show off that they are rich |
| D．most Chinese people are afraid of losing face at the table |
What did the restaurant in Beijing do to support the campaign?
| A．The owner would have dinner with those who had eaten up their food. |
| B．It offered a free meal to the guests who had finished all their food ten times. |
| C．It gave stickers to the guests who ordered small dishes. |
| D．It encouraged customers to take leftovers home. |
Different weather makes people feel different.It influences health, intelligence(智力) and feelings.
In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States.People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month.In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times.People in these states(州) have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence.For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ(智商) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower.The wind can help people have more intelligence.Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower.Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).
Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings.Winter may be a bad time for thin people.They usually feel cold during these months.They might feel unhappy during cold weather.But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer.At about 18℃, people become stronger.
Low air pressure(气压) may make people forgetful(健忘).People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days.People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃.
Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem.
根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最恰当的答案。What can cause problems on health？
| A．Hot and wet weather | B．A strong wind |
| C．Warm weather | D．Low air pressure |
A report shows that people may have more intelligence when ______ comes.
| A．rain | B．a strong wind | C．very hot weather | D．low air pressure |
According to(根据) the writer, fat people may feel bad in ______ weather.
| A．cold | B．cool | C．warm | D．hot |
The writer wants to tell us that ______.
| A．hot and cold weather influences all people in the same way |
| B．weather influences people’s behaviour |
| C．IQ changes when weather changes |
| D．people feel good on low pressure days |
Which is the best title(标题) for this passage？
| A．Hot Weather Causes Health Problems |
| B．Different Weather Makes People Feel Bad |
| C．Weather Influences Feelings |
| D．Weather Influences Health, Intelligence and Feelings |
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Alice, Sonia and Bobby are looking at the employment section in their local newspaper.They are looking at advertisements for different types of jobs.
“Why don’t you apply（申请）for the job as a waiter, Bobby?” said Alice.
“Do you think I will have a chance?” Bobby replied.
“Of course you will,” said Alice.“You’re certainly honest and reliable（可靠的）.Everyone trusts you, and you’re never late.”
“I think Sonia should apply for the job as a nanny,” Bobby said.
“Yes, Sonia,” Alice said.“You always work so hard and you love children.You would be perfect!”
“I’d love to do it,” Sonia said, “but the advertisement says they want someone who is experienced.I don’t have any experience or qualifications.But what about you, Alice?
“Yes, Alice,” Bobby said.“Which job would you like”?
“I think I should become a career advisor!” said Alice.
根据图表内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最恰当的答案。What does the underlined word “nanny” mean?
| A．女工 | B．阿姨 | C．佣人 | D．保姆 |
The friends are looking at the employment section in the newspaper for _______.
| A．money | B．advertisements | C．jobs | D．chances |
Who is supposed to be a good waiter?
| A．Alice | B．Sonia | C．Bobby | D．Serge. |
If Bobby wanted the jobs at the café he could call Serge __________.
| A．anytime | B．after 6 pm | C．before 10 am | D．after 3 pm |
Alice was the most active of the three in ________.
| A．giving suggestions |
| B．applying for jobs |
| C．making experiences |
| D．looking at the employment advertisements |