When you were very young, you liked to play with your friends. Did you find that playtime was always more fun when everyone shared the toys? Everyone got a turn. No one was left out.
That’s a life lesson that changes as you get older. As you grow up, you begin to understand that others have less than you do － in China and in the world. And that those of us who “have” things should help those who “ have less” than we do. The idea of sharing makes a great difference.
At your age, you can “share” with people in need in three ways.
1. You can give them a part of your money. Many adults do that regularly.
2. You can share items you no longer use, such as clothing and toys. You can pass them onto others who cannot buy them.
3. You can help people by giving your time and your energy.
The last one is also called volunteering. Volunteering is about giving your time to take part in activities that will help others. Every year, many thousands of volunteers in the world give the most valuable gift of all. They give their time. They give their talent. They give of themselves. And they are enjoying it. Volunteering isn’t just about work. It’s about fun too.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。 What do children think was more fun when they played with friends?
| A．They could have more toys than other children. |
| B．Every child could have a toy and they played together. |
| C．Some children were left out with no toys. |
| D．They had more friends to play with. |
What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?
| A．We should help with each other. |
| B．Chinese people have more than the others in the world. |
| C．The older we grow, the richer we will become. |
| D．Only those who have more should help those who have less. |
What does volunteering mean according to the passage?
| A．Give people money. |
| B．Share items one no longer uses. |
| C．Help people by giving one’s time and energy. |
| D．People give themselves to others. |
What does “makes a great difference” mean in the passage?
| A．Work very hard. |
| B．Be different. |
| C．Play an important role. |
| D．Have nothing to do with. |
What’s the best title for this passage?
| A．Work hard to have more than others. |
| B．Be a volunteer. |
| C．Make your playtime more enjoyable. |
| D．Share your love with others. |
I love my iPhone---it’s my little connection to the larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my computer, as it stores all of my writing and thoughts. Though I love these devices(装置) of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from them and truly communicate with others.
I teach history in a high school. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes(主题) and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and share their ideas with each other in the classroom. I have a rule---no computers, iPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule before class, some of them were not happy at all.
Most students think that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students believe that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students.
The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations. Interruptions(打断) by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and to make connections between the course material and the class discussion.
I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and students realize that with deep conversation, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom.
I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.What’s the second paragraph mainly about?
| A．The reasons why students should use computers or iPads in class. |
| B．The advantages of using cell phones and computers in the classroom. |
| C．What the writer is trying to do and what rule has been made in class. |
| D．A new learning style that the teacher enjoys using in history class. |
According to the writer, the use of technology in the classroom may _____.
| A．improve teaching and offer more help |
| B．allow students to get on well with each other |
| C．help students concentrate on what they learn |
| D．keep students from making deep conversations |
What can we infer from the passage?
| A．The teacher will carry on the success in the future. |
| B．The teacher will have to cancel the rule in class. |
| C．Some students will be punished according to the rule. |
| D．More and more students will be absent in history class. |
My five brothers, my sister and I lived in Toronto with our parents. My father worked in a factory, and my mother stayed at home. Each year my father would dress up as Santa Claus and go through the streets sharing joy and candies with the children there. He loved it as much as they did!
But around Christmas in 1970, my father was out of work. In fact, there was no money for Christmas and my parents weren’t sure how they’d provide for us.
That Christmas Eve, however, as usual, my father left the house dressed as Santa Claus. He knew that even though our Christmas would be hard, he could not make the other kids in the neighborhood disappointed.
As my father left the house and went downstairs, another Santa Claus was walking up, with a great bag of gifts for us! He said nothing, only smiled a sweet smile at my father, and wished him a merry Christmas. The jolly man handed the bag and walked away down the block.
We never knew who showed us great kindness on the snowy Christmas night. We do know, however, that without him we would have had nothing under the tree. His kindness gave my parents hope and showed us in a very real way the true meaning of Christmas.
Our family has never forgotten this kind stranger and his generosity(慷慨). Each year we tell the story of the mysterious(神秘的) Santa Claus and try to repay his gifts by giving help to others in need.According to the passage, the writer’s father is ______on Christmas.
| A．brave | B．lonely | C．serious | D．generous |
The underlined word “jolly” in the passage probably means “______”.
| A．handsome | B．strong | C．happy | D．silly |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The family showed thanks to the Santa Claus and helped others in need. |
| B．The bag from the other Santa Claus was filled with gifts and money. |
| C．Santa Claus that helped the family lived a rich life in the same community. |
| D．The writer’s father arranged another Santa Claus to take the place of him. |
Besides calling 120, here is what you should do when no one is around to help.
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If you get lost, you may stay where you can be seen clearly and try your best to have a rest. In a wide open area, make a colorful cross out of rocks to show where you stay. |
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When you choke at home, make a sudden hit against the back of the chair. If you can’t breathe after six tries, call 120. Leave the telephone open until help arrives. |
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Use your hand or a scarf, or any dry cloth you can find, and push down on the wound until the blood stops running. Don’t put the cloth around your leg tightly(过紧), or you may lose your foot. |
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When a fire breaks out, you must move close to the floor. Cover your mouth and nose with a wet towel, make you wet from head to foot if possible and find a safe place outside. |
If you get lost in a wide open area, you should _______.
| A．call out for help | B．make a cross |
| C．phone the police | D．draw a map. |
You move close to the floor in a fire to keep away from ____________.
| A．smoke | B．light | C．noise | D．rain |
_______can help to deal with a wound.
| A．A wet towel | B．A scarf | C．A chair | D．Some rocks |
Rick is a good man．He makes birthday cakes in a shop．His cakes are great and have very good prices，so many people buy his cakes．He makes friends with lots of his customers(顾客)．They all like him very much．One evening．he wants to go home，but many of his old customers come in．Rick smiles(微笑)to them，“I am sorry．It is late today．If you need cakes，please come tomorrow．”One of them takes out a nice cake and says to him，“You make so many great cakes for us．This birthday cake is for you．Happy birthday, Rick．”Where does Rick work? ________．
| A．At school． | B．In the classroom． | C．In a shop． | D．At a party． |
When the customers come one evening，Rick _______．
| A．is making cakes | B．is at home |
| C．wants to go home | D．is playing basketball |
His customers give him________．
| A．many cakes | B．a birthday cake | C．some money | D．some fruit |
Rick’s customers like him because_________．
| A．he’s a good man | B．his cakes are big |
| C．his cakes are at a very good price | D．A and C |
One evening, the customers come to Rick’s shop because________．
| A．they want to buy cakes | B．it is Rick’s birthday that day |
| C．Rick asks them to come | D．they come for a party |
Jack drives a school bus．His bus is different from other school buses because it doesn’t carry children．Jack’s bus takes dogs to school in the morning and brings them home at night．Jack takes the dogs to “The Dog School”．There four men teach the dogs to obey(服从)and protect(保护)their owners．All kinds of dogs go to the school—large dogs，small dogs，young dogs and old dogs Jack says that young dogs are the easiest to teach，but the old ones can learn，too．
Do you have a dog? Maybe it would like to go to “The Dog School”．Jack _________．
| A．is a bus driver |
| B．has a school for dogs |
| C．keeps a dog in his house |
| D．teaches children at school |
Which kind of dogs are easy to teach? _________．
| A．Old dogs． | B．Young dogs． | C．Large dogs | D．Hot dogs． |
Jack teaches the dogs to________．
| A．run away | B．go to bed | C．eat food | D．protect their owners |
At night the dogs sleep ________．
| A．on a bus | B．at a hospital |
| C．at the school | D．in their own home |
The best title of the passage is________．
| A．A School for Dogs |
| B．Taking Children to School |
| C．How to Find Dogs |
| D．How to Drive a Bus |