This dog was born on Christmas Eve in 2002. He was different from other dogs because he was born with only two legs. The poor dog of course could not walk and even his mother Sarah did not want him. His first owner Michael Johnson also did not think that he could survive and he was thinking of killing him. But then, his present owner, Jude Stringfellow, met him and wanted to take care of him. She decided to teach and train this little dog to walk by himself. She called him “Faith”.
In the beginning, she put Faith on a surfboard (滑板) to let him feel the movement… Later she used peanut butter on a spoon as a lure (诱惑) and reward for him for standing up and jumping around. Even the other dog at home encouraged him to walk. Amazingly, after only six months, Faith learned to balance on his legs and jump to move forward. After further training in this snow, he could now walk like a person.
Faith loves to walk around now. Wherever he goes, he attracts people’s attention. He is fast becoming famous on the international scene and has appeared on various newspapers and TV shows. A book named With a Little Faith is now being published about him. He was even considered to appear in one of Harry Potter movies.
Jude Stringfellow, his present owner, has stopped working and plans to take him around the world to tell people “that even without a perfect body, one can have a strong will (意志)”.
Faith is a good example of the strong will and wonder of life. In life there are always unpleasant things. So, in order to feel better, you just need to look at life from another direction. I hope this message will bring fresh new ways of thinking to everyone and that everyone will appreciate and be thankful for each beautiful day.
| A．he doesn’t have a tail |
| B．he has only two legs |
| C．he was born on Christmas Day |
| D．his mother loves him best |
| A．Sarah | B．Michael Johnson |
| C．Harry Potter | D．Jude Stringfellow |
① jump to move forward
② train in the snow
③ feel the movement on a surfboard
④ balance on his legs
⑤ use peanut butter on a spoon as a reward
| A．③①④②⑤ | B．③⑤④①② |
| C．②⑤③①④ | D．④⑤①③② |
| A．Faith’s mother can walk with two legs like a person. |
| B．If we don’t have a perfect body, we can’t be successful. |
| C．When we meet with difficulties, we should never give up. |
| D．When we have difficulties, we should wait for others’ help. |
A man hated his wife’s cat and decided to throw it away.
One day, he drove it over one mile from his home and left it in a park. But when he got home, he saw that his wife was playing with the cat.
The next day he drove the cat about three miles away. He put the cat out of the car and went home. Driving back his driveway（私人车道）, the cat was there already.
The man keep taking the cat further and further away and the cat would always get home before him. At last he decided to drive more than ten miles away. He turned right, then left, past a bridge, then right again and another right until he thought he was far enough from home and left the cat there.
Hours later the man was still driving home. He was lost! He called home and asked his wife, “Jen, is the cat there?”
“Yes,” his wife answered, “why do you ask?”
The man answered, “Put it on the phone. I’m lost and need directions.”The first time the man drove out, he _____.
A. sold the cat
B. took the cat home
C. left the cat in the parkWhich of the following is TRUE?
A. The man liked his wife’s cat and often played with it.
B. Every time the man threw the cat away, it came home earlier than the man.
C. The last time the man threw the cat away, it lost its way and didn’t come back. Why did the man call home?
A. Because he was lost.
B. Because he missed his wife very much.
C. Because he wanted to know if the cat was at home.How far away did the man take the cat the last time?
A. Over 1 mile. B. About 3 miles. C. More than 10 miles.
Mr. Evans lived in a city. He was a bus driver in a company three years ago. He drove well and the people in the company all liked him. But a terrible accident changed（改变）his life. One spring he drove his bus with twenty- four workers to visit a place of interest. They had a good time there. But on their way back home, their bus was hit by a truck（卡车）because the truck driver was drunk（醉）. Four workers were killed and half of the rest of the workers got badly injured. Mr. Evans was also injured. After he came out of hospital, he left the company and became a traffic policeman. He tried his best to stop the drivers from breaking the traffic riles. He worked hard and was strict with the drivers, especially the drivers that were drunk. So they were afraid of him. But the people liked him, for he was a good policeman.How did the accident happen?
A. The truck hit the bus. B. The bus hit the truck. C. The bus hit a big tree.How many people were injured in the accident?
A. Four. B. Ten C. Eleven.What did Mr. Evans do after he left hospital?
A. He was a bus driver.
B. He was a policeman.
C. He was a truck driver.
Mobile phones and the internet have improved our live in many ways. However, along with improvements, they have also brought a number of worrying problems.
Many car accident are caused by mobile phones. You can use many new mobile phones to get on the internet. This can be very convenient, but some drivers get on the internet while driving. Driving needs all our attention. By looking at their mobile phones and not at the road, these insensitive Drivers are a danger to us all.
Many of the dangers of the internet are well known. Children who visit websites without their parents’ permission sometimes talk to older people they don’t know and put themselves in great danger. People with blogs sometimes post embarrassing photographs of people they don’t know on their websites without permission. There are also people who use the internet to get personal information that we do not want them to have.
Mobile Phone and Internet Safety Tips
If you need to use a mobile phone with you drive use a “hands-free” phone.
In difficult driving situations such as rain or snow, do not use your phone at all.
Do not make very important phone calls while driving. They take your attention off the road.
Tell your children not to talk with anyone they do not know on the internet.
In an embarrassing situation, pay attention to people around you. People will be shy about taking your picture if they know you’re paying attention.
Refuse to give out any information personal information on the internet. Which of these dangers of mobile phones or the Internet is Not mentioned in the passage?
| A．You can have a car accident. |
| B．Someone can post your photograph on the internet. |
| C．Someone can get your personal information |
| D．Someone you do not know can call you. |
A “hands-free” mobile phone is probably a mobile phone that _____.
| A．is free to use | B．can be used without your hands |
| C．can be used with only one hand | D．can be use only in ears |
What advice is given in the passage to stop someone from taking an embarrassing picture of you?
| A．Pay attention to the people around you. |
| B．Don’t give out your personal information. |
| C．Use a “hands-free” mobile phone. |
| D．Wear your camera phone on you belt. |
Which is the best title of the passage?
| A．Internet Problems |
| B．Mobile Phone and Internet Dangerous |
| C．The Development of Mobile Phone and Internet |
| D．The Advantages of Mobile Phone and Internet |
My class will put on a short play in English at the end of the year. Yesterday our English teacher gave us copies of the play.
“Choose a character in the play whom you’d like to be, ”she told us. “This afternoon learn a few lines of this part for homework. Then tomorrow you can say those lines in front of the class. Ill decide who play each part.”
I wanted to have one of the bigger parts in the play, so I choose the part of the king. He has a lot of lines to say. I learned them by heart.
This morning in our English lesson we had to say our lines. I acted the part of the king. When I said my lines, I put a lot of expression into my acting. I thought I acted really well.
Everyone in the class read a part and then the teacher who would play each part.
Many of the students in my class couldn’t act at all. They couldn’t even read without making lots of mistakes. I was sure that I would get a big part in the play.
However, the teacher gave me the part of a soldier. He has only one line. It is, “Yes, sir!”
I was very disappointed. At the end of the lesson I went up to her and asked her why I had such a small part.
“You put too much expression in your acting,” she said. “Good acting is not big acting. It is acting the audience can believe in.”
I think I know what she means. What did the boy want to do in the play?
| A．To get a morning eating part | B．To organize the play |
| C．To get a large acting part. | D．To work the lights. |
How did the boy feel when the teacher told the class they would put on a play?
| A．Bored. | B．Sad. | C．Excited. | D．Unhappy. |
Why didn’t the teacher give him the part of the kings?
| A．He did not act correctly. | B．He did not know the lines. |
| C．He was not handsome. | D．He was too short. |
What does the underlined word “expression” in the passage mean?
| A．表情 | B．建议 | C．模仿 | D．服饰 |
When you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is “no”. In many countries, people continue learning all their lives. Why is lifelong learning important? How can it help you? Let’s look at one example of lifelong learning in Japan.
Why is lifelong learning important?
You go to school and learn. You take tests. But learning doesn’t only happen in school. And learning doesn’t stop when you graduate from high school or college. You are learning all the time. For example, learning can happen when you go to a museum. It can also happen when you get a job. You learn when you play a sport or when you take a trip. Learning is life! We never stop learning. Every day, you can improve yourself by learning something new.
Lifelong learning in Japan
In Japan, life learning is very important. People in Japan like to try new learning activities. Music calligraphy, flower arranging, and foreign languages are some of their favorite classes. The Japanese take classes to improve their skills and learn new things.
Conclusion
When we graduate from school, we can continue to learn. Make lifelong learning one of your goals!Why is lifelong learning important?
| A．It helps you improve yourself. | B．It’s the best way to learn. |
| C．It’s fun and easy. | D．It’s an important goal. |
Some people in Japan take foreign language classes to .
| A．get a job | B．learn new things |
| C．get good grades | D．finish college |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Learning only happens in school. |
| B．When we graduate from school, learning is done. |
| C．You can’t learn anything when you play a sport. |
| D．Music, calligraphy, flower arranging and foreign languages are popular classes in Japan. |
What is the main idea of the reading?
| A．Learning can be fun. | B．We are always learning in school. |
| C．Finishing high school is important. | D．People can learn all their lives. |