The first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boy in my class often about her and laughed their heads off. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.
All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa. She had just been adopted by a family in town who that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids. I looked down at this girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.
But how could I help her in with us? There had to be a .
One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a(n) copy.
I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming show. So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Parker, and showed her what Suzy had . “why, it’s wonderful,” said Miss Parker, who then showed us a poster she had painted the talent show. “I need more of these, but I just don’t have enough . Could you help me, Suzy?”
On the day of the talent show, Suzy’s were everywhere ---- all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.
“And finally,” said Mr. Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, “we have a (n) award. I’m sure you’ve all noticed the wonderful posters.” Everyone nodded. “One of our own students them.”
I could hear everyone whispering. “Who in our school could draw well?”
Mr. Brown waited a while before saying, “ this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves a ,too. Our mystery(神秘) artist is our new student ---- Suzy Khan!”
Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist’s set. “Thank you,” she cried.
I , at that time when I was looking at her excited face, she’d probably never anything in her whole life.
Everyone started to their hands. Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause was deafening. I knew then Suzy was going to be all right.
A．joked B．cared C．forgot D．worried
A．reported B．decided C．complained D．questioned
A．rich B．proud C．tiny D．popular
A．come B．fall C．fit D．tie
A．manner B．pattern C．choice D．way
A．read B．taken C．opened D．put
A．free B．perfect C．final D．extra
A．art B．talk C．quiz D．talent
A．colored B．written C．carved D．drawn
A．at B．after C．for D．around
A．room B．time C．paper D．interest
A．gifts B．books C．photos D．posters
A．special B．academic C．national D．royal
A．painted B．found C．printed D．collected
A．very B．that C．quite D．too
A．If B．Though C．Unless D．Since
A．prize B．rank C．rest D．place
A．replied B．realized C．remembered D．regretted
A．offered B．valued C．owned D．controlled
A．clap B．wave C．raise D．Shake
For some people, the sight of a mouse can be reason to scream. For other mice, the same sight can be reason to sing.
Mice will probably 1 sing their way to any concert, but researchers in the United States have found 2 that mice do, 3 , sing.
Scientists already knew that mice make ultrasonic(超声波) sounds—noises that are too high-pitched(高音的) for people to hear 4 special equipment.
To find out whether mice put such sounds together in song-like 5 , the researchers recorded the sounds of 1 mice. Using computer 6 , they were able to separate the sounds into specific types of syllables(音节), and found the mice produced about 10 syllables per second.
The results showed that nearly all of the mice repeated sequences(顺序) of syllables in different patterns. That’s enough to meet the definition of what scientists 7 song. But not all scientists are 8 _ that what the mice are doing is 9 singing. To prove it, the researchers must show that there’s learning involved. And, they need to __ 10 why the mice sing.
A．almost B．even C．never D．usually
A．coincidence B．evidence C．guidance D．instance
A．at once B．by means C．for example D．in fact
A．during B．inside C．through D．without
A．fashions B．instructions C．patterns D．styles
A．access B．printer C．screen D．software
A．call B．hear C．sing D．write
A．accustomed B．convinced C．involved D．qualified
A．actually B．obviously C．simply D．unlikely
A．figure out B．get about C．run across D．talk over
Essays for Early Writers
1 for the essay writers: For each essay, begin with a topic (focus) sentence that 2 the main ideas that you will be writing about. Then write at least four to five sentences that clearly explain the 3 of your essay. End the essay with a strong closing sentence that summarizes what you wrote. Check that your grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct. 4 to use complete sentences and write neatly!
General Topics:
Book Report: Use this form to write a book report, noting the book’s name, author, main character, 5 ,and plot summary.
Movie Review: Review a movie. Include a description 6 the characters, the story, the scenery, and what you liked the 7 and the least about the movie.
A Veteran’s Story: Write a page about a relative or friend who was in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or National Guard. Who was this person, when did this person 8 , was it during a war, what did that person do during their service, and what are their recollections (回忆)of their service?
A Friend: Write about what being a friend means to you. 9 what friends do and how they behave with each other and with other people. What happens when friends disagree?
Improve the World: what you would do to improve the world? Think of actions you could take to help make the world a 10 place. June 23 is United Nations Public Service Day.
Instruments B. Installments C. Indications D. Instructions
A．states B．talks C．speaks D．says
A．object B．words C．point D．purpose
A．Insure B．Make sure C．See to it that D．Assure
A．setting B．content C．people D．topic
A．with B．for C．to D．of
A．best B．more C．most D．better
A．study B．serve C．do D．stay
A．Describe B．Imagine C．Review D．Report
A．clean B．easy C．better D．neatly
If you walk through the streets of any big city at six or seven in the morning, the chances are that you will see women hurrying along, pushing prams (婴儿推车). You may see more than one woman 1 on the same door and, as it opens, quickly kiss the child, 2a package of nappies and hurry off down the street to clock on the early shift in an office, leaving their children to a child – minder – a woman who may be doing the job legally or illegally, well or badly. Brain Jackson, director of the Child – minding Researching Unit, and his colleagues have done a great deal of work in finding out 3 it means for a child to spend the first years of life in the care of a child – minder.
4 law, anyone who looks after a child for more than two hours a day and gets paid must be registered. 5 the punishment is a 6 pounds fine. Local authorities are responsible for the registration and supervision (监管) of minders. The regulations 6 adequate provision (保障) for fire, safety and health. Very few minders can 7 these. Yet, not many districts give financial assistance. “This means,” Brain Jackson says, “that when you have one registered minder tested and proved by the local authorities, you can be sure that you will get a dozen unregistered, illegal minders 8 .”
The researchers found themselves 9 into the role of private investigators when they conduct their 10 . Getting up early to do a “Dawn Watch” following mothers through cold, dark streets and nothing where they left their babies, Jackson says, was a long, slow process.
A．knock B．stop C．stick D．stay
A．hand out B．hand in C．hand down D．hand over
A．which B．what C．how
A．For B．Through C．By D．With
A．Therefore B．However C．Otherwise D．Moreover
A．require B．demand C．insist D．acquire
A．pay B．offer C．afford D．do
A．at work B．in public C．in vain D．at present
A．run B．looked C．forced D．dropped
A．experiment B．survey C．view D．project
Several years ago, a well- known writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. His body ached and he felt constantly tired. It was difficult for him to even 1 around. His doctors told him that he would lose the ability to move and eventually 2 from the disease. He was told he had only a 1 in 60 3 of survival.
4 the diagnosis( 诊断) , Cousins was determined to overcome the disease and survive. He had always been interested in 5 and had read a book, which discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative( 消极的) 6 . The book made Cousins think about the possible 7 _ of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “Is it possible that love, hope, faith, laughter, confidence, and the will to live have positive treatment value?”
He decided to focused all his 8 on positive emotions as a way to treat some of the symptoms of his disease. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would bring about positive emotions. “Laugh therapy” became part of his treatment. He 9 time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would draw out positive emotions. Within eight days of starting his “Laugh therapy” program his pain began to 10 and he was able to sleep more easily. He was able to return to work in a few months’ time and actually achieved complete recovery after a few years.
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A．run B．pass C．move D．travel
A．suffer B．die C．separate D．recover
A．time B．value C．chance D．opportunity
A．A part from B．In spite of C．Instead of D．Rather than
A．medicine B．sports C．books D．chemistry
A．attitude B．beliefs C．goals D．positions
A．shortcomings B．harm C．benefits D．interests
A．money B．time C．hobbies D．attention
A．afforded B．appointed C．offered D．arranged
A．escape B．decrease C．increase D．end
In order to improve relationship with others, you need to be aware of several sensible ways to complain. 1 , you need to be specific. Don’t say, “Boy, did you 2 like a fool at the party?” Instead, say, “You embarrassed me by getting 3 and loud and telling offensive jokes to my parents.” Secondly, stick to the present. Don’t mention old offences from last month or last year. By doing this, you 4 attention from the problem at hand. Moreover, 5 you complain, don’t add insults. If you start calling the other person names, that will 6 create anger and hurt any chance of getting the person to really 7 you. A last point to remember is to complain privately. Never criticize the other person in front of friends, parents, children, or anyone else, for that 8 . Criticizing in front of a third party has the same effect as 9 . This shames the person being criticized and makes it very likely that the person will want to attack you orally rather than listen to you.
Sensible ways to Complain:
Be specific
Stick to the present
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Complain privately
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A．To start with B．Frankly speaking C．Anyway D．Needless to say
A．conduct B．play C．do D．act
A．upset B．bored C．delighted D．drunk
A．take away B．set off C．draw up D．catch up
A．before B．after C．when D．unless
A．even B．never C．only D．still
A．listen to B．work for C．look after D．wait on
A．time B．matter C．person D．party
A．jokes B．insults C．criticism D．embarrassment
A．Don’t add insults B．Don’t mention old offenses C．Don’t lose temper D．Don’t tell embarrassing jokes