If you could see a movie of your life before you lived it, would you want to live it? Probably not. The excitement of living is that you don’t know what’s coming.
Sure, it’s hard to see uncertainty in such positive(积极的)light when you’re out of work, or when you feel like you’re failing. But uncertainty is really another word for chance.
When Allison graduated from Harvard, she had chances all over the place but had no idea what she wanted to do. She took a job in consulting(咨询), but she knew she wouldn’t stay there. She took the GRE and scored so high that she was able to increase her income(收入)by teaching students. Still, she didn’t think she wanted to go to graduate school. Allison knew she wasn’t doing what she wanted, but she didn’t know what she wanted.
She worried. All her friends were going to graduate school or starting their own businesses. She was lost and felt that she would never find anything out. After six years, Allison, by having a general(全面的)plan in mind, got married, moved to the Midwest, and used her consulting experience to get a great job. Allison realized that she spent her years finding her way: time well spent, and time we must all take if we’re being honest with ourselves.
The only way to lead an interesting life is to face uncertainty and make a choice. Otherwise your life is not your own—it is a path someone else has chosen. Moments of uncertainty are when you create your life, when you become who you are. Uncertainty usually begins with a job hunt, but it doesn’t end there. Every new role we take on means another round of uncertainty. Instead of fearing it, you should find some ways to deal with uncertainty. From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that .
A.being out of work is a sad thing |
B.uncertainty is what makes life interesting |
C.life in a film is more exciting than real life |
D.chance never appears when we need it |
What troubles Allison after graduation?
A.She couldn’t find a well-paid job. |
B.She had no money to start a business. |
C.She was not sure what to do. |
D.She didn’t score high enough for graduate school. |
How did Allison feel about her six years’ working experience?
A.Uncertain. | B.Amazed. |
C.Sorry. | D.Satisfied. |
What may be discussed in the following paragraph?
A.How to deal with uncertainty. |
B.What role uncertainty plays in life. |
C.Why people fear uncertainty. |
D.Whom to go to when facing uncertainty. |
We are learning English, but how can we learn English well? A student can know a lot about English, but maybe he can not speak English.
If you want to know how to swim, you must get into the river. And if you want to be a football player, you must play football. So , you see, you can learn English only by using it. You listen to your teacher carefully in class. You must read your lessons every day. You must speak English to your English teacher and classmates and also you must write in English. Then one day, you may find your English very good. You know a lot about English but maybe you ______.
A.can’t speak it | B.can study it | C.can’t study it | D.can’t use it |
You must get into the river ______.
A.to play with water | B.to go boating |
C.to learn how to swim | D.to catch a fish |
Do you want to be a football player? Please____.
A.put your football away | B.buy a good football |
C.play football | D.watch others play football |
According to the passage,how can we learn English well ?
A.We must have a good English book. |
B.We must have a good English teacher. |
C.We must see more English films. |
D.We must use it often. |
Who can you speak English to in your class?
A.Only my classmates. | B.My English teacher and classmates. |
C.My father and mother. | D.All my friends. |
Dear Annie,
Thank you for your letter. I’m glad you like your school.
I go to school from Monday to Friday. We have four classes in the morning and two classes in the afternoon. We have many things to do after class. On Monday and Wednesday afternoon we do sports. On Tuesday afternoon some of us have a singing class and on Thursday afternoon some have a drawing class. On Friday afternoon, we practice speaking English. My Chinese friends like to talk with me in English. They think I am like an English teacher. Isn’t it great?
On Saturdays and Sundays I don’t go to school. Very often I go to the parks and have a good time with my family there.
Yours,
HenryWho is the letter from?
A.Annie. | B.Henry. | C.Lucy. | D.We don’t know. |
How many classes does Henry have on Thursday?
A.six | B.four | C.five | D.two |
They have sports __________.
A.on Tuesday and Friday afternoon |
B.on Tuesday and Friday morning |
C.on Monday and Wednesday afternoon |
D.on Monday and Wednesday morning |
Henry’s friend likes to __________.
A.write to him in English | B.write to him in Chinese |
C.talk with him in Chinese | D.talk with him in English |
What does Henry often do on Saturdays and Sundays?
A.He often stays at home with his parents. |
B.He often does his homework. |
C.He often practices speaking English with his friends. |
D.He often goes to the parks with his parents. |
Hello, I’m Liu Xing. This is a photo of my family. The woman in the photo is my mother, Liu Mei. She is a nurse (护士) and she is very kind (善良). The man is my father, Xia Donghai. He is always happy. But he is also lazy (懒惰). He doesn’t do housework (家务事). I have a sister, Xia Xue. She is 17. She is a top student. The little boy next to me is my brother, Xia Yu. He is a primary student (小学生). He is 7. He is good at playing computer games. I have a happy family. I love them very much.There are _______ people in the photo.
A.three | B.four | C.five | D.six |
Mr. Xia has _________.
A.two daughters | B.two sons and a daughter |
C.two daughters and a son | D.a son and a daughter |
Xia Xue is Liu Mei’s ________.
A.son | B.sister | C.mother | D.daughter |
Liu Xing and Xia Yu are _________.
A.seven | B.brother and sister |
C.father and son | D.brothers |
What’s the writer’s (作者) name?
A.Xia Donghai. | B.Liu Mei. | C.Liu Xing. | D.Xia Xue. |
If you lose (丢失) a set of keys, you can call _________.
A.Jack | B.Miller | C.Lily | D.Mo Yan |
Miller lost his ________.
A.keys | B.book | C.bike | D.basket |
.Lily is from _________.
A.No. 2 Middle School | B.Class 6, Grade 7 |
C.Building 2 | D.Class 7, Grade 6 |
Frog is ________.
A.a kind of bike | B.a kind of key |
C.a kind of animal | D.a name of a book |
Which one is true (正确的)?
A.Jack lost a set of keys | B.Miller found a book. |
C.There is a toy bear on the bike. | D.Lily lost a book. |
The Voice of China was hot during the summer of 2012!
The Voice of China is the large music show in China. This show is also the only one which regards the Voice as the only ruler. It premiered at 21:15 on July 13, 2012, on the Zhejiang Television. It has attracted great attention. The show became an overnight sensation.
The first season used “Real voice, real music” as its slogan. As a mentor(导师), singers like Liu Huan, Na Ying, Yu Chengqing and Yang Kun will be responsible for seeking world-shaking voices of China in the following three and a half months, through four stages, namely, “blind choosing”, “selecting”, “team PK” and “yearly grand ceremony”.
It is really a miracle that The Voice of China can stand out in the flood of today’s talent shows in China and attracts the audience. A great many of audience said this will be the best television show in this summer. They were all proud for these good voices of China.
The students’ beautiful voices moved everyone. Xu Haixing, a girl from Chengdu, sang “Self” to realize her father’s dream and Liu Huan was moved to tears by her song. Huang Yong sang “In Spring” showing his persistence on his dream and Yang Kun cried for this. The blind girl Zhang Yuxia, a busker from Taiwan, played while singing. She was praised as “Deng Lijun No.2” for her unique voice, and her sincere feelings touched everybody. Na Ying went to the stage to sing with the students together for two times.
The Voice of China casts off magnificent clothes and wonderful dancing. It regards “inspiration” and “professionalism” as the ruler of music. The singer uses their songs to tell their real stories and the happiness of life.If you want to be the winner of The Voice of China, you must _____.
A.have a good-looking | B.have special talent |
C.have a wonderful voice | D.dance and sing well |
The right order of The Voice of China’s program is _____.
a. team PK b. blind choosing. c. selecting d. yearly grand ceremony
A.c-b-a-d | B.b-c-a-d | C.c-a-b-d | D.d-c-a-b |
From the passage we know Liu Huan was deeply moved by_____ song.
A.Na Ying’s | B.Xu Haixing’s | C.Huang Yong’s | D.Zhang Yuxia’s |
What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined sentence?
A.通宵节目 | B.无与伦比 | C.一夜成名 | D.彻夜难眠 |
Which of the following is NOT true according the passage?
A.The best title of the passage is The Voice of China. |
B.The Voice of China last three and a half months. |
C.The fourth paragraph(段落) tells us The Voice of China is hot in China. |
D.Magnificent clothes and wonderful dancing are rulers of the show. |