MOZIAH Bridges is only 11. He often says he is a “young and clever man”. You’ll think so if you know something about him.
Bridges started making bow ties (领结) at 9 years old. He now sells them around the US both in stores and online.
Two years ago, when Bridges went shopping for bow ties, he found they were all in “ugly” (丑的) black and red. He wanted a change. He learned to make ties from his grandma. His very first bow tie didn’t look nice. “It’s like something that a clown (小丑) would wear,” he said. But he kept on practicing (练习). He used (使用) colorful cloths with different pictures. “I want to make bow ties that I’ve never seen before,” he told The Huffington Post.
After a few months, he succeeded (成功). His family and friends liked his ties. Then the boy started selling them to more people. He named his ties Mo’s Bows. He has made about $30,000 (183,000 yuan). In his own words, Bridges says his business is “so important because it’s me. I’m starting young and that’s all that matters. And I’m handsome.”
“You don’t have to wait until you’re older. If you have a dream, go for it,” said Bridges’ mother.
When did Bridges start making bow ties?
| A．At the age of 11. | B．At the age of 10. |
| C．At the age of 9. | D．At the age of 12. |
Where did Bridges learn to make bow ties?
| A．In a shop. | B．From his grandma. |
| C．At school. | D．From his mother. |
Why does Bridges make bow ties?
| A．Because he wants to sell bow ties to more people. |
| B．Because he likes making bow ties by himself. |
| C．Because he wants to tell people how to make bow ties. |
| D．Because he thinks the bow ties in the shops are very ugly. |
Which of the following statement is true about Bridges?
| A．When Bridges was ten, he went shopping for bow ties. |
| B．Bridges makes bow ties with colorful cloths. |
| C．Bridges thinks most people like his bow ties. |
| D．Bridges’ mother doesn’t want her son to start the business like this. |
Which is the best title(标题) for the article?
| A．Everyone should have a dream. |
| B．Bridges and his dream. |
| C．Starting young. |
| D．Bow ties. |
Fengcheng River is a 6650-meter-long moat(护城河)that protected Taizhou from enemy. Currently, the Fengcheng River Scenic Area has become a natural area of the modern city.
The four cultural treasures of Taizhou——history, local opera, customs and business—— can all be seen along the river. Taizhou Old Street lies on the east of the Fengcheng River Scenic Area, offering choices of restaurants and local specialties（特产）. The Peach Garden is also along the river, with blooming peach trees. The Sea-watching scenic area is also on the river front, among many other attractions. To have a holistic view, you may be interested in taking a night boat around the ancient moat and the ride shows Taizhou’s culture.
Fengcheng River Night Cruise（巡游）
This night cruise takes you an hour long ride on the city moat. The boats are classic ones that seem to be floating houses. While on the boat you'll be able to enjoy local snacks like sesame seed biscuits and tea. Along the river side, local dance and song groups perform, creating the perfect mood for the boat ride. Also, the scenery formed is wonderful. The Sea-Watching Pavilion with shining lights is beautiful in the evening.At first, Fengcheng River was built to ________.
| A．carry things by boat |
| B．make the city beautiful |
| C．make the city safer in the war |
| D．feed fish |
Along the river we can see _______.
| A．dragon boat race |
| B．some cultural treasures |
| C．Taishan Park |
| D．Lizhong Water Forest |
If you want to have a taste of local snacks, ________ is the best choice.
| A．The Peach Garden |
| B．Taizhou Old Street |
| C．The Sea-Watching Pavilion |
| D．Meilangfang Park |
Taking a night boat, we can NOT ________.
| A．have a holistic view |
| B．enjoy local snacks |
| C．enjoy local dance and song groups perform |
| D．see blooming peach trees |
This night cruise takes you ______ long ride on the city moat.
| A．half an hour | B．sixty minutes | C．two hours | D．the whole night |
The first chocolate was eaten by people in South America hundreds of years ago. In those days, the people did not really eat chocolate. They used the cocoa bean（可可豆）to make a chocolate drink and they enjoyed it very much. Many years later, the cocoa bean was brought to other countries and people came to love the taste of chocolate.
In 1824, John Cadbury opened a small shop in Britain. One of the things he sold was chocolate drink. In 1831, he opened a factory to make chocolate drink. He wanted to encourage people to drink chocolate instead of other drinks. A few years later, a man called Joseph Fry found a way to make chocolate instead of only drinking it. But at that time chocolate was very expensive and only the rich people could buy it. Later, more and more chocolate bars were produced and sold, it became cheaper.
However, at first only plain chocolate （a kind of chocolate without milk and with very little sugar）was produced. Milk chocolate came later and this was made by adding milk to the chocolate. The first milk chocolate bar was made in Cadbury’s factory in 1897. Their most famous chocolate, Cadbury’s Milk Bar, was made in 1905. It has been the most popular chocolate in Britain and around the world for over 100 years. The Cadbury factory is still in Britain and the chocolate produced there is eaten all over the world. Every year, thousands of visitors visit the factory in order to see how chocolate is made.Hundreds of years ago, people first began to drink chocolate in .
| A．South America | B．South Africa | C．Britain | D．Australia |
John Cadbury opened a factory to make chocolate drink in .
| A．1824 | B．1831 | C．1897 | D．1905 |
People had the chance to eat chocolate instead of drinking it for the first time .
| A．when chocolate was cheaper |
| B．when more and more chocolate was produced |
| C．when John Cadbury started to make chocolate drink |
| D．when Joseph Fry found a way to make chocolate. |
At first, not many people bought chocolate .
| A．because it was very expensive |
| B．because people didn’t like the taste |
| C．because they wanted to have other drinks |
| D．because there was no chocolate sold in the shops |
Cadbury’s Milk Bar.
| A．was first made in 1897 |
| B．is a kind of plain chocolate |
| C．is famous neither in Britain nor in America |
| D．is popular not only in Britain but also around the world |
The London HomeA centre for people with AIDS The London Home gives them love and care, but money is always needed. 111/117Bute Road, London Tel:0171-792 1200 |
Do you want to join our group at our weekly meetings and help to make our world safer and cleaner? Can you spare a few hours a week to hand out information brochures(小册子)? WORLDWATCHERS Needs you! Write to: The Information Office PO BOX 379 GD30 6QA |
At Solutions we teach people how to help themselves. In parts of Africa and India we’ve helped the poor a lot. Now they have hope for a better life. Solutions  Finding solutions to help the poor. Call 0044-173 654 2427 |
Worldwatchers is a centre for ________.
| A．finding solutions | B．protecting the environment |
| C．searching information | D．helping people with themselves |
With the help of________, people can learn how to help themselves.
| A．go to the Information Office |
| B．call 0040-173 654 2427 |
| C．post to PO BOX 379 GD30 6QA |
| D．write to 111/117Bute Road ,London |
What can you do if you want to help the people with AIDS?
| A．Donate money to the London Home. |
| B．Hand out information brochures. |
| C．Teach them how to help themselves. |
| D．Write to the Information Office. |
Where can you find this passage?
| A．In some newspapers. | B．In some magazines. |
| C．On the Internet. | D．All of the above. |
Smiles and tears are part of life. But do you find enough time for smiling? I’m not asking if you experience lots of good times. Of course, we should smile during the happy times. But do you also smile during the difficult times.
Erma Bombeck is famous for her funny books. But she wrote one about a more serious subject –cancer in children. The book is titled, I WANT TO GROW HAIR,ＩWANT TO GROW UP. Erma talks with many children who have cancer and learns important lessons from them. She learns, for example, that cancer survivors know how they should smile at life, though they are receiving chemotherapy.
She tells about the experience of 15-year-old Jessica. Jessica’s leg was cut off at the knee because of cancer. She was learning to wear a prosthesis(假肢). Jessica told about playing soccer. She hit the ball hard with her foot. The ball flew off in one direction while her man-made leg flew another way. Then the brave girl lay on the floor, laughing happily.
As the saying goes, “There’s a time to cry and a time to laugh.” Do you find plenty of time to laugh.
You can smile if you find reasons to smile during the difficult times. Only survivors know how to smile. If you can smile even when you’re in trouble, you will make it. Remember to smile and the whole world will smile with you.
When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.
A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should prove it. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want an end to the relationship.
The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you’re wrong ― even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged persontakes wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships changes as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the nature ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture(培养).The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person _______.
| A．who has been mistaken for another | B．who has been blamed unfairly |
| C．who has treated friends badly | D．who has admitted his mistakes |
According to the text a friendship can last long only if________.
| A．we treat our disagreements wisely | B．we know our friends mistakes |
| C．we have much in common | D．we have known one another for long |
What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion?
| A．Stick to our own points of view. |
| B．Avoid making mistakes. |
| C．Make an apology first. |
| D．change our lifestyles. |