Beethoven, a famous musician in the world, was born in Germany in 1770.
In his childhood(童年) Beethoven didn’t have a happy life. His father was a singer. When he was only four, his father began to make him practice hour after hour on different musical instruments. If he did not put his heart into it, his father would beat him or make it hard on him.
Beethoven loved music and he learned so fast that he was able to go around to give concerts, when he was only a boy of eleven. At the age of seventeen, he won high praise from Mozart, the great musician at that time.
Beethoven was often poor and ill during his life. After one illness, he suddenly found himself deaf(聋). At that time he was only thirty-one. It was a real blow(打击)to him.
But he still went on working and writing music pieces. To people’s surprise, some of his best pieces were written after he lost his hearing.
In 1827, leaving more than 300 pieces, the great musician died. But his name is still remembered to this day.
Why didn’t Beethoven have a happy life in his childhood?
| A．Because his family was poor |
| B．Because his father was strict with him |
| C．Because he had to practice a lot of musical instruments |
| D．Both B and C |
How long did the great musician live in the world?
| A．43 years. | B．70 years. |
| C．57 years. | D．60 years. |
What did Beethoven do after he lost his hearing?
| A．Beethoven never gave up |
| B．Beethoven stopped writing music pieces |
| C．Beethoven lost his heart |
| D．Beethoven went to see a doctor |
From the passage, what can we mainly know about？
| A．Beethoven’s music. |
| B．Beautiful Music. |
| C．Beethoven’s childhood. |
| D．Beethoven and his life. |
Nowadays, many children spend hours a day looking at computer screens or other digital (数码的) products. Some eye care doctors say all the screen time has caused more children to have what they call computer vision syndrome (视力综合症).
Nathan Warford is an optometrist in the US. He says he has seen more children having eye problems. “More children come into my office because their parents have noticed that they have headaches (头疼)or red eyes, or because their degree of short-sightedness appears to be increasing (增加)very fast and they’re worried,” he said.
Dr. Warford says part of the problem is that even if their eyes start to feel uncomfortable or they start to get a headache, some children don’t tell their parents, because they don’t want their games or the computer to be taken away. Another part of the problem is that people blink (眨眼睛) less often when they look at the screen.A person who uses a computer or a digital product blinks about a third as much as we normally(正常地) do in everyday life. If eyes can’t stay wet or are too tired, they will not be protected like normal.Which of the following may be caused by too much screen time?
| A．Having wet eyes. |
| B．Having headaches. |
| C．Having small eyes. |
| D．Having a toothache |
Why don’t some children tell their parents when their eyes start to feel uncomfortable?
| A．They think it is not serious. |
| B．They want to continue playing computer games. |
| C．They don’t want their parents to worry. |
| D．Their parents don’t care about them. |
People blink aboutas they normally do when they use computers.
| A．a third as much | B．two thirds as much |
| C．half as much | D．as much |
From the passage, we can learn that .
| A．children should blink as much as possible |
| B．tears can’t protect eyes |
| C．blinking is good for eyes |
| D．It’s useless to blink. |
What is the passage mainly about?
| A．Some information about the latest digital products. |
| B．Dr. Warford’s experience of working out eye problems. |
| C．Eye problems in children caused by using digital products. |
| D．It’s bad to use computers . |
Sometimes
Sometimes I feel lonely,
Like I am by myself with no one there.
When I am that way, I call a friend.
My lonely mood soon disappears.//
Sometimes I feel excited,
Like I have some news I have to share!
My friends open their ears to me.
They always listen, talk and ______.
Sometimes I feel so sad,
Like my world is cold and darkest blue.
At those times my friends let me know
They are with me, standing strong and true.
Sometimes I feel confused,
Like I just don’t know how I should feel.
My friends then help me figure out
What is right and wrong, what’s false and real.The underlined word “lonely” may mean _________.
| A．happy with many friends |
| B．unhappy without any friends |
| C．tired after being with friends |
| D．relaxed with close friends |
Which can be the missing word in Line 8?
| A．hear | B．talk | C．care | D．help |
Blue can be a color to represent.
| A．strong feelings | B．happy memories |
| C．sad moods | D．true friends |
In the last part of the poem, friends help “me”.
| A．get confused | B．get relaxed |
| C．cheer up | D．get wiser |
The poem mainly tells us ____________.
| A．what friends are for |
| B．how we develop friendship |
| C．who can be friends |
| D．why “I” can be a true friend |
| Lincheng is a new developing city. There are lots of popular restaurants. Although they are not famous, they are good places to have meals. |
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| Qingteng Yuan |
Main dishes: Many different fish, meat and chicken dishes Specials: Vegetable salad (￥20), Roast beef (￥48 on weekdays, ￥38 on weekends) Fruits (Free): Watermelon, apples, bananas, oranges Tel: 876-2198 Opening Hours: 11:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m. |
| Ruihai Drinking Building |
Mainly all kinds of meat, pork, beef and mutton. Specials: Roast pork (only offered on Saturday, ￥50 each) Drinks are not allowed to take except VIP. Tel: 897-6543 Opening Hours: 11:00 a.m.—1:30 a.m. (VIP 24 hours) |
| Rujia Restaurant |
Mainly dumplings and noodles. Specials: Beef and cabbage dumplings (￥5 each on weekdays, ￥4.5 on weekends) Dumplings can be taken away. Tel: 432-0945 Opening Hours: 11:30 a.m.—10:00 p.m. |
| Linglong Sea Food |
Mainly sea food. Specials: Roast fish (￥25 each) Tel: 287-9056 Opening Hours: 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. (From Monday to Thursday) 11:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) |
If you like roast beef and you want to save some money, you’d better go to Qingteng Yuan on .
| A．Monday | B．Wednesday |
| C．Friday | D．Sunday |
What can be only offered on Saturday?
| A．Roast beef. | B．Roast pork. |
| C．Beef noodles. | D．Sea food. |
You need to payfor three beef and cabbage dumplings on Monday.
| A．￥15 | B．￥13.5 |
| C．￥10 | D．￥9 |
If you want to eat sea food, you can call.
| A．876-2198 | B．897-6543 |
| C．432-0945 | D．287-9056 |
Which is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Fruits are free in Rujia Restaurant. |
| B．Roast beef is cheaper on Tuesday than on Saturday. |
| C．You can eat sea food at 1:00 a.m. on Friday in Linglong Sea Food. |
| D．Call 897-6543 to order noodles. |
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Don’t complain in the NBA
The NBA has a new rule(规则) this season. It’s called “zero tolerance（容忍）”. NBA referees(裁判) are not letting players complain too long or too loudly about a referee’s call(裁决). A player who does can be given a foul (犯规). Two fouls, and the player is out of the game.
The players don’t like the new rule and want the NBA to change it. During an exciting, close game, each side may win. They think it’s only natural to get angry if a call goes against you.
But I like the “zero tolerance” rule and wish other sports would follow the NBA’s example. Won’t it be more enjoyable if football, soccer and tennis players stop arguing the calls and just played the game?
Why do I like the new rule? The biggest reason is that it sets a good example to younger players. When kids see stars shouting at the referees and arguing every call, they think it’s part of the game. But shouting at referees and arguing calls should never be part of any kid’s games. Kids should be taught to forget about the referees’ calls and try to improve their skills and play their best.
All players need to learn that you control only one thing in a game, and that’s your own performance. You can’t control what the other players or trainers(教练员) do. And you certainly can’t control the calls the referees make.
Finally, no one from NBA to 8-year-old children should forget that being a basketball referee is a hard job. The referee has to make lots of sudden calls. They cannot be slow or wait. Chances will never come back. Not even the best referee gets every call right.
Maybe if the players, trainers and fans who shout at the referees have to wear a whistle(哨子) and call a few games, they won’t complain loudly about the “zero tolerance” rule.
| The new rule |
The players are not |
| The players’ opinion |
They |
| They think it’s natural for them to get angry during a close game if there is a call |
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| The writer’s opinion |
He likes the “zero-tolerance” rule and wishes it to be followed by other sports and it will be more enjoyable if players |
| The new rule |
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| Shouting at referees and arguing calls shouldn’t be part of any kid’s games and kids should pay attention to |
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| All players can control nothing |
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| Everyone should |
Although she’s quite young, Drew Barrymore can be a Hollywood legend (传奇). She was born on February 22, 1975, in California. Being from a family that produced great actors, she quickly found her way into the spotlight (聚光灯).
When she was 11 months old, she made her first advertisement on TV. She made her first movie at the age of 2. Five years later, she acted Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s famous film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).
However, it wasn’t all roses and sunshine when Barrymore was growing up. She was drinking wine by the time she was 9, smoking marijuana (大麻) at 10.
Most kid stars in Hollywood fail to become stars as adults. And most of the time, once they’re out of the spotlight, they stay out. But Drew Barrymore doesn’t.
As she was growing older, Barrymore got to learn that life is more meaningful than dangerous actions in the films. She started to build a career in 1997. She has made many successful films since then, including Charlie’s Angels (2000) and 50 First Dates (2004).
“In my life, there is darkness and drama, and I ‘m trying my best. I just want to challenge myself and prove that I can do more.”
In fact, if you don’t know her disordered childhood, you might find it hard to believe she’s such a sweet person now. Like many of the characters she plays in her comedy, Drew is easy-going and laughs a lot. In 2007, she was on the cover of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People issue.
“Life is very interesting … in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths,” Drew said.Drew Barrymore made her first movie at ________ .
| A．1975 | B．1979 |
| C．1977 | D．1982 |
The underlined word “disordered” probably means_____________ in the passage.
| A．幸福的 | B．悲惨的 |
| C．有序的 | D．混乱的 |
Which is the correct order of Drew Barrymore’s life?
①She made the film Charlie’s Angels.
②She was on the cover of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People issue.
③She started to drink wine and smoke marijuana.
④She acted Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s famous film E.T. the Extra- Terrestrial.
| A．④③①② | B．④②①③ | C．①④②③ | D．①③②④ |
Which of the following chart can best describe Drew Barrymore’s career (till 2007)?
