A hare was very popular with the other animals who all said they were her friends．But one day she heard the hounds（猎犬）getting close and hoped to escape them by the aid of her many friends． So，she went to the horse，and asked him to carry her away from the hounds on his back．But he refused，because he had important work to do for his master． He felt sure that all her other friends would come to help her．
She then came to the bull，and hoped that he would repel the hounds with his horns （角）．The bull replied，"I am very sorry，but I have an appointment with a lady；but I feel sure that our friend the goat will do what you want．" The goat，however，feared that his back might do her some harm if he took her upon it．The sheep，he felt sure，was the proper friend to ask for help．
So she went to the sheep and told him the situation．The sheep replied，"Another time，my dear friend． I do
not like to have anything to do with it，as hounds have been known to eat sheep as well as hares．"
The hare then went，as a last hope，to the calf （小牛），who regretted that he was unable to help her，as he did not like to take the responsibility （责任） upon himself，as so many older persons than himself had refused the task．By this time the hounds were quite near，and the hare took to her heels and luckily escaped．
What do we know about the hare?
| A．She was strong enough to face all the dangers． |
| B．She was friendly and all animals loved to help her． |
| C．She was ready to help other animals when necessary． |
| D．She got along well with other animals and had a lot of friends． |
What happened to the hare one day?
| A．The horse carried her away on his back． |
| B．Her enemy came near and she was in danger． |
| C．She had an argument with her friend，the bull． |
| D．The goat hurt her when taking her upon his back． |
What does the underlined word "repel" mean in Chinese?
| A．击退 | B．厌恶 | C．排斥 | D．拒绝 |
What do you think of the sheep?
| A．Helpless． | B．Brave． |
| C．Friendly． | D．Smart． |
What does the story want to tell us?
| A．Don't judge a book by its cover． |
| B．One's mind works fast in time of danger． |
| C．Sometimes enemies can become good friends． |
| D．Having too many friends means no friends sometimes． |
完形填空 （本大题共10分，每小题1分）
Jim, a successful businessman, told the experience of his childhood.
When he was 12 years old, his parents died. He was alone and didn’t get on well with others. People always laughed at him. No one showed 1 to him.
His only friend was a dog named Tige. He gave his dog enough to eat and drink, but sometimes he was not 2 to it. He didn’t know that an unkind word sometimes could cut one’s heart like a knife.
One day as he walked down the street, a young lady was walking in front of him. One of her bags dropped from her arms. As she stopped to 3 , she dropped other bags. He came to help her. “Thank you, dear! You are a nice little boy!” She said kindly, smiling.
A special feeling came to him. It was the first time that he had heard such kind words. He watched her 4 she went far away, and then he whistled（低语）to his dog and went directly to the river 5 .
“Thanks, dear! You are a nice little boy!” He repeated what the woman said. Then in a low
6 he said to his dog, “You are a nice little dog.” Tige raised its ears as if it understood.
“Hmm! Even a dog likes it!”he said. “Well, Tige, I won’t say anything unkind to you 7 .” Tige waved its tail happily.
The boy thought and thought. Finally he looked at himself in the river. He saw 8 but a dirty boy. He washed his face carefully. Again he saw a 9 nice boy. He was amazed. From then on, he started a new life.
After telling this, the businessman said, “This is the very place in which that kind woman planted the first seed of kindness in my heart.” What a great 10 it has!
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The keys to reaching or staying at a healthy weight are regular exercise and good eating habits. Teens should get 60 minutes or more of physical activity a day. Note the word “activity”. As long as you’re getting your body moving, it doesn’t have to mean doing difficult exercise or going to the sports hall every day. All that matters is that each week you get the right balance of activity, including aerobics (有氧运动), strength building, and flexibility (柔韧) exercise. Make exercise a habit by arranging some time every day.
On days when you have soccer practice or an aerobics class, you may have no trouble exercising for an hour or more. But most of us are busy, and 60 minutes a day for exercise seems like a lot of time. The good news is that it’s OK to divide it into shorter exercise breaks throughout the day.
Just as you might have a healthy snack to stop yourself from getting hungry, exercise snacks can keep energy levels high. So get up 15 minutes early and do some stretching (伸展) activity. Walk fast or run slowly for 15 minutes after lunch. Do the same thing after school — or walk or bike home. Add to that taking the stairs, PE class, and walking between classes during the day, and you’ve probably reached your 60 minutes.
Here are five simple ways to make an exercise lifestyle change:The writer thinks many people probably misunderstand the word“activity” to be “_______”.
| A．physical activity | B．body movement |
| C．sports hall exercise | D．outdoor exercise |
When exercising, the most important fact is ________.
| A．the time spent on exercise |
| B．the intensity of activity |
| C．the difficulty of exercise |
| D．the right balance of activity |
The author advises dividing activity into shorter exercise breaks because ___.
| A．exercising for a long time is bad for people’s health |
| B．it has the same effect as soccer practice |
| C．people usually haven’t much time to exercise |
| D．no one can spare lots of time to exercise |
What’s the best title for this passage?
| A．Regular exercise. | B．School exercise. |
| C．Indoor exercise. | D．Difficult exercise |
A habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes something that we do almost without thinking. Some of them are thought to be bad habits. People spend countless hours and dollars each year trying to get rid of these bad habits but often fail. Why? Change is hard work and there is no shortcut to achieve it. However, there is still some advice for you to follow.
First, look at why you do it. In other words, what’s the result of doing this thing? If your bad habit is shouting at people when you are unhappy or under pressure, what do you get from it? It may make you feel a little better for the moment. Or maybe you have a bad habit of leaving your homework undone. The result could be that you get more time to spend on the Internet!
Next, take a look on the other hand. What are you losing because of your habit? Shouting at other people is a bad habit because it makes people around you feel bad and unhappy. Leaving your homework undone is a bad habit because you may be punished by your teacher. Having more Internet time means that you are losing the chance to learn the things that you need to learn. When you think that way, you’ll find that it’s not wise to keep your bad habit! Now it is time to make a decision. What will you choose? I’m sure you will choose to do what you think is more important.From the first paragraph we know that __________.
| A．a habit is a terrible thing that we can never change |
| B．people take countless hours and dollars to get rid of habits |
| C．none of the people who try to break bad habits are successful |
| D．though it is difficult, we can still do something about our bad habits |
The underlined sentence “there is no shortcut to achieve it” means that ____.
| A．it is not easy to get rid of bad habits |
| B．there is a long way and a short way |
| C．something dangerous may happen |
| D．we must cut it in a short time. |
Which does NOT happen because of a bad habit according to the reading?
| A．You are punished later. |
| B．Making people around you feel unhappy. |
| C．You feel a little better after shouting at others. |
| D．You leave your homework at home by accident. |
The main purpose of this passage is to __________.
| A．introduce and describe | B．complain and disagree |
| C．explain and advise | D．discuss and argue |
When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings. Sometimes she said I was thin. Sometimes she said I was lazy. Sometimes she said I wasn’t a good student. Sometimes she said I talked too much, and so on. I tried to put up with(忍受) her as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.
He listened to me quietly, and then he asked, “Are the things she said true or not? Mary, didn’t you ever wonder what you’re really like? Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.” I did as he told me and to my surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true.
I brought the list back to my dad. He refused to take it. “That’s just for you,” he said. “You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. When something said about you is true, you’ll find it will be helpful to you. Don’t shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you think is right.”
Many years have passed. The situation often appears in my mind. In our life we often meet with some trouble and we often go to someone and ask for advice. For some advice you will treasure(珍惜) all your life!What did the writer’s father do after he heard her complaints(抱怨)?
| A．He agreed with her “enemy”. |
| B．he let her continue to put up with her “enemy”. |
| C．He told her to write down all her “enemy” had said about her. |
| D．He told her not to pay attention to what her “enemy” had said. |
The writer felt ____ when she did the things as her father had told her.
| A．surprised | B．angry | C．disappointed | D．sad |
Which of the following can we know from the passage?
| A．The “enemy” thought the writer was pretty. |
| B．The “enemy” thought the writer studied hard. |
| C．The writer and her “enemy” became best friends at last. |
| D．The writer is grateful to her father. |
Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
| A．My Parents |
| B．A Serious Criticism(批评) |
| C．What People Say About You Is Always Right |
| D．The Best Advice I Ever Had |
阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
Daily Horoscope（占星）on May 5th
Aries：Everything is getting ready. You are in the right place at the right time. Cheer up and catch good chances.
Taurus：If something isn’t what you think, don’t worry. Wait patiently and you will have a better chance. But a mistake now will bring you trouble.
Gemini：Your experience and ability will attract others’ attention today. You’ll be asked for your opinions, and you will be able to get everything you want.
Cancer：Put on a big push and you will make some extra money. This is a great day to go for interviews or talk to someone about your ideas.
Leo ： You’ll have success at work but don’t spend too much money. A short trip will bring good results.
Virgo：If you don’t know enough about something, keep away from it. Think before you take actions. Be honest, or you’ll be in trouble.
Libra : Joining a good group will make you catch a chance. Then you can get what you want.
Capricorn ：Don’t believe anyone who pretends（假装） to know everything. Do everything on your own.
Aquarius：Try your best to help others and you’ll attract everyone’s attention. Friendship is the most important thing to you.
Pisces：You may meet someone who will invite you to a talk or a meeting. Be careful enough or you’ll make enemies. Who has the best luck on May 5th?
| A．A Gemini. | B．A Virgo. | C．A Leo. | D．A Pisces. |
The underlined part “put on a big push” means "______ " in Chinese.
| A．用力推一下 | B．用力拉一下 | C．穿件大衣服 | D．奋力拼搏一下 |
Who needn’t pay attention to others but depend on（取决于）himself ?
| A．A Libra. | B．A Cancer. | C．An Aquarius. | D．A Capricorn. |