Ted and Susan are good friends. Last Saturday, Ted asked Susan to go with him to watch a movie or take a walk down by the lake. Susan really wanted to go, but she was really busy all Saturday. First, her mom asked her to help clean the house in the morning, and then she had to go to the dentist’s at 12:30. Two hours after that, she met Julia to help her with her science. Then she had to go to soccer practice with her brother at 4:30, and her mom asked her to cook dinner for the family at 5:30. Then, she had to do her history homework.
Ted knew that Susan was going to have a full day. So he asked her to watch a video at home. Susan thought that was great, but something was wrong with their video player. So they had to just play a game. What did Susan have to do on Saturday morning?
| A．Watch a movie. | B．Clean the house. |
| C．Go to the dentist’s. | D．Take a walk. |
What was wrong with Susan?
| A．She had a fever. | B．She had a sore throat. |
| C．She had a toothache. | D．She had a stomachache. |
What time did Susan meet with Julia?
| A．At 12:00 p.m. | B．At 1:00 p.m. |
| C．At 2:00 p.m. | D．At 2:30 p.m. |
How many things did Susan have to do on Saturday?
| A．3. | B．4. | C．5. | D．6. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Susan couldn’t watch the video because the video player didn’t work. |
| B．Susan’s Saturday was not busy. |
| C．Susan can’t cook diner. |
| D．Ted couldn’t play a game with Susan in the evening. |
Crazy is our new normal. With two teenage boys and three little boys, our family is restless- to the baseball field, track field (田径场) and piano lessons. Even though we've limited（限制） each boy's activities and try our best to spare some time for the family, it seems that we're always in a hurry.
"Accept it. Roll with it," my husband, Lonny, says, "It's going to be like this for a while."
He is right. It's likely that life will continue to go forward before it slows down. But I remembered the peaceful, quiet days that our family used to enjoy. I missed long walks through the park when we held the boys' little hands. I wished for lazy Saturday afternoons under the tree in our backyard. I wanted to go back a few years, when busyness was the exception and not the rule（惯例）．
One night, after a particularly ful day and evening games, our family gathered on the porch (门廊) for ice cream. Two parents, two teens, and three small boys sat on one old swing and a couple of rocking chairs. We were together, in one place, for a short period of time.
The moon was full. The Mississippi River, flowing past our home, was smooth as glass. I put my own arms around the son who sat on my lap and breathed in deeply his little-boy smell -dirt and sweat. My heart was peaceful and satisfied.
I realized that though crazy is our new normal, happiness is as usual. They may look different from before, but they are still there - even if they're in the form of a single moment on the porch. Maybe I just need the eyes to see.What does the writer mainly talk about?
| A．Her tiredness of her busy life. |
| B．Her family's struggle for a better life. |
| C．Her new feelings about the present life. |
| D．The pleasure of staying with her children. |
Which of the following could best describe the writer's present life?
| A．Busy and boring. | B．Busy but happy. |
| C．Crazy and terrible. | D．Normal but exciting. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The writer has five sons. |
| B．There is at least one child learning to play the piano. |
| C．The husband likes the present life. |
| D．The writer used to live a peaceful and quiet life. |
Which of the following might the writer agree to?
| A．Happiness is everywhere, but we have to discover it. |
| B．Life is nothing but sadness, busyness and hurry. |
| C．Parents should do more for their kids' better life. |
| D．Life in the countryside is attractive, wonderful, and sweet. |
Brownie and Spotty were neighbor dogs. They loved each other and played together so often that they had worn a path through the grass of the field between their houses.
One evening, Brownie’s family noticed that their dog hadn’t returned home. They went looking for him, but with no success. Brownie didn’t show up the next day, and by the next week he was still missing.
Curiously, Spotty showed up at Brownie’s house alone. He barked loudly. But busy with their own lives, Brownie’s family just ignored (忽略) their neighbor’s nervous little dog.
Finally, one morning Spotty refused to take “no” for an answer. He followed Ted, Brownie’s owner, everywhere he went. He barked, then rushed towards a nearby empty lot and back, as if to say, “ Follow me!”
Finally, Ted followed the dog across the empty lot. The dog led the man to a tree a half-mile from the house. There Ted found Brownie alive. One of his legs was crushed (夹住) in a trap. Ted wished he had taken Spotty’s earlier appeals (求助) seriously.
Then Ted noticed something amazing. In a circle around the injured dog, he saw a lot of dog food. They were the remains of lots of meals.
Spotty had been visiting Brownie every day. He had stayed with Brownie to protect him, snuggling(依偎) with him at night to keep him warm and nuzzling(用鼻子爱抚) him to keep his spirits up. What can we learn from the first three paragraphs?
| A．Brownie and Spotty didn’t like their owners. |
| B．Brownie was missing for three days. |
| C．Brownie’s family didn’t love him. |
| D．Spotty probably knew where Brownie was. |
According to the story, which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Spotty barked loudly at Ted because he was scared. |
| B．Ted followed Spotty because Spotty asked him to. |
| C．Spotty succeeded in escaping from the trap. |
| D．Brownie had nothing to eat that whole week. |
The underlined phrase “keep his spirits up” in the last paragraph probably means______.
| A．feed him | B．praise him | C．comfort him | D．protect him |
What does the story aim to tell us?
| A．Dog is man’s best friend. | B．Even dogs can have strong friendship. |
| C．Dogs are one of the cleverest animals. | D．Dogs have a special way to look for help. |
When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
☆ Look in the mirror and say to yourself,“I am a special person and there's no one in the world like me. I can do anything!" It may not sound so good, but it really works!
☆ Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
☆ Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
☆ Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges（挑战）are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment（成就）when you have finished.
☆ Read and start a diary, Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write you’re your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
☆ Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your cousin.This passage may be taken from_______.
| A．a science book | B．a story book | C．a magazine | D．school rules |
According to the passage, when you are helping others, you will________.
| A．feel nice | B．be sure |
| C．be special | D．be remembered |
According to the passage, which can't you do when you are feeling unhappy?
| A．Try to be kind to others. | B．Learn something new and challenge yourself. |
| C．Stay out alone. | D．Try to write down anything you want. |
Which is the best title for the passage?
| A．Do Your Best | B．Six Ways to Feel Good about Yourself |
| C．It's Never Too Late to Learn | D．Always Smile to Your Life |
Every day, life is made and lost. Every day, life goes on. Every day we experience some of the most important parts of life and may not even realize it: love, generosity, and perseverance. These values aren’t just important to us, they make the world what it is.
Scientists say that the gravity makes the world turn, but some people say that love makes it go around. Love can be found anywhere: in families, friends, even strangers. Even if you can’t see it, you know it’s there.
Love may connect people all over the world, but what would the world be without generosity? Whether after a national disaster or a school fund raiser, one thing is certain--- it is better to give than to receive. Generosity is found everywhere and whether it’s a large or small act, it makes a difference. Most of all, generosity is not something you need any qualifications（资格）for, and no matter what you do, it can make a difference. Sometimes, though, it takes effort to be generous, which leads us to perseverance.
Founding a country, riding a bike, or finishing a novel, these are all finished with perseverance. Perseverance is the one thing that can help us achieve whatever we want. It is what helps scientists discover cures for illnesses, and athletes become winners. You may fail, but every time you make a mistake, that’s one less to make the next time.
There is an infinite(无限的) number of things we value. But without love, generosity, and perseverance, we just don’t think that our lives or the world would be the way it is.The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph means .
| A．the world | B．the gravity | C．the value | D．the experience |
To be generous, the writer thinks .
| A．you needn’t make effort |
| B．you should be qualified(有资格的) |
| C．you should give all you have |
| D．you find it meaningful whatever you do |
The meaning of the word “perseverance” is .
| A．财富 | B．体力 | C．毅力 | D．机遇 |
Which of the following statement is TRUE?
| A．Perseverance is the only thing to help us achieve success. |
| B．People don’t understand life they experience at all. |
| C．Helping others is always better than receiving help. |
| D．What the world is like depends on the gravity and love. |
The best title for the passage may be .
| A．Success and failure | B．Three values | C．Endless love | D．Hard life |
Every year, the French town of Menton hosts an event called the Lemon Festival in the world. The Lemon Festival usually takes place between mid-February until March. During the festival, around 145 tons of oranges and lemons are sent into the town. Over 300 workers work together to make giant sculptures(雕塑) out of fruits.
Menton became the first producer of lemons in 1929. The lemons are loved by the world’s best cooks.In the late 19th century, a town parade was held to encourage Menton’s winter tourism. Kings, princes and artists filled the great and comfortable hotels or their own fantastic houses. Because of its great success, the streets were beautifully planted with oranges and lemons in the following years. In order to develop tourism, in 1934 the Lemon Festival was officially born.
Sleepy Menton becomes a world of color during the festival time. People find it very exciting and full of fun. The festival is enjoyed for three whole weeks. Along with a daily Lemon and Orange Exhibition, parades on Sundays, fireworks on Thursday nights.
Every year there will be a special theme for the Lemon festival. This year the theme of the Lemon Festival is: “The regions of France”. Some of the events are free, but you need to buy tickets to see the parades.Why was the Lemon Festival officially born?
| A．To encourage people to plant more lemons. |
| B．To help people enjoy the winter months. |
| C．To develop winter tourism in Menton. |
| D．To cerebrate the success of orange planting. |
What is the writer trying to tell us in the second paragraph?
| A．The history of Menton. |
| B．The tourist attractions in Menton. |
| C．The special taste of the lemons in Menton. |
| D．The history of the Lemon Festival. |
You can enjoy the following activities EXCEPT_______ during the Lemon Festival.
| A．lemon and orange shows | B．a town parade |
| C．fireworks | D．a concert |
In which part of a newspaper can you find the passage?
| A．Travel | B．Family | C．Advertisement | D．Sport |