Mary went to Canada on vacation. After a week, she came back to New York. She told lots of interesting things to her best friend, Jack. Jack was very interested in Canada and decided to have a visit there. The next summer vacation, Mary and Jack had a plan to go to Canada together. But her mother was badly ill so she went to the airport to see her friend off.
When they got to the airport, Mary had to got to the washroom. When she came back, she couldn’t find Jack because there were so many people at the airport. She looked for him everywhere, but it was hard to find Jack among the people. Suddenly Mary saw Jack and she felt very happy, so she shouted,“Hi, Jack. Here, here.” At the same time, Jack waved his arms,“I’m
here.”
In 3 minutes, so many policemen came to the front of Jack and caught him, "Please come with me to the police office." After the policemen found out the reason, they let them free. Why? Because the word "hijack" in the English has different meanings.Mary lived in __________.
| A．Canada | B．London |
| C．Toronto | D．New York |
Mary couldn't go to Canada with Jack because_______________ .
A she didn't want to go there again.
B. she missed the plane
C. her mother was badly ill.
D. she was badly ill Why was it hard for Mary to find Jack at the airport? __________________ .
| A．Because Jack was in the plane. |
| B．Because there were too many people. |
| C．Because he was in the washroom. |
| D．Because the policemen took him away from the airport. |
The word "hijack" means __________ in Chinese.
| A．劫机 | B．嘿，杰克 |
| C．救命啊 | D．揩油 |
Which of the following is WRONG?
| A．Jack didn't go to Canada because of the policeman. |
| B．Jack and Mary planned to go to Canada together. |
| C．A lot of policemen came to the front of Jack because of Mary's shout. |
| D．After Mary got to the airport, she had to go to the washroom |
We all know that food makes us grow every day, but sometimes it can make us happy when we feel bad. Food such as sea fish, bananas, pumpkins and chicken can help us be happy. How can they affect (影响)our feelings?
People living by the sea look much happier than other people, because the fresh sea air helps them clear their minds and they eat a lot of sea fish. Bananas have much Vitamin B6. Having more bananas can help us make a quick decision, and become more confident(自信). Eating pumpkins can also help people get into a good feeling because it’s rich in Vitamin B6 and iron(铁).
Are you in a bad mood(情绪)? If you are, don’t sit alone. Go to eat such happy food with your friends. Maybe you’ll feel better.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 Food gives us energy and sometimes _________.
| A．it can affect our feelings | B．it can make us feel sad |
| C．it can make us become fat | D．it can make us healthier |
Why do people living by the sea look happier?
| A．Because they can often go boating. |
| B．Because they can often swim in the sea. |
| C．Because they have fresh air and eat sea fish. |
| D．Because they often drink sea water. |
What food can make us more confident?
| A．Sea fish. | B．Chicken. | C．Apples. | D．Bananas. |
The underlined word “Vitamin” means “_______” in Chinese.
| A．维生素 | B．矿物质 | C．小麦 | D．二氧化碳 |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Chicken is bad for us. |
| B．Vitamin B6 and iron can make us happier. |
| C．Eating a lot of fish can make us unhealthy. |
| D．Clean air can help us become more confident. |
In the tenth grade, I began volunteering at a vet hospital in order to get experience for what I thought would be my future job. As it turned out, the experience I got at the hospital taught me the opposite: my future was not in vet medicine. However, there is one particular Saturday morning that taught me something maybe more important.
The hospital was in the middle of one of the poorer sections of the city and we often had people come in who could just only pay for the most basic treatments. This Saturday a man and his young son, who was probably about 7 years old, walked in with a small cat in a cardboard box. I remember the cat had an eye infection (感染) but the man could not afford to pay for the cost of the medicine in addition to the exam. When he asked where the nearest the animal shelter（庇护所） was, his son cried and started to argue with his father. Out of the blue, an older woman who was sitting in the waiting room stood up, walked up to the counter, and told the man that she would pay for anything that he could not afford. The man thanked her and the son got to keep a healthy cat.
I had always thought it was the right thing to help out a needy person, but it was only seen on TV or in movies. The woman in the vet’s office taught me that these things do happen in real life, and should happen more often. When I am hesitant (犹豫) to help someone who is in need, I remember that woman, and have the courage to do it. Sometimes other people follow.Why did the writer work at the vet hospital?
| A．He thought he would work there in the future. |
| B．He wanted to get some skills of treating animals. |
| C．He wanted to get some money for his schooling. |
| D．He wanted to get some experience for his future work. |
What is the most important according to the writer?
| A．How to be a kind person who helps others. |
| B．The practical experience of the vet job. |
| C．How to deal with the owners of pets. |
| D．The knowledge of vet medicine. |
What does the underlined phrase “out of the blue”?
| A．Out of order. | B．All of a sudden . | C．Now and then. | D．First of all. |
________ made the writer have the courage to help someone in need.
| A．The officer | B．The boy | C．The woman | D．The father |
Driving a car at a high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You need only to follow the bright traffic signs beside the highways and it will take you to where you wish. But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver has to have not only skills but also a good knowledge of the city of London, from the smaller road to the most popular bar around. He has to be at service of all kinds of passengers at all times.
A certain London taxi driver told of his job as follows.
During the night it is quite usual for him to stop two or three times for some refreshments (提神). He said, “I never drink when I’m working --- I would lose my license.”
He usually goes home between 2 and 3 o’clock in the night. There are times he has to stay longer and try to make more runs. He said, “That’s the worst thing about working for yourself. If you don’t make any money, no one is going to give it to you.”
London taxi drivers not only “take” but also “give”. Every summer hundreds of children from London will go for a day at the sea --- by taxi! Their rides are paid by the taxi drivers, and these all go to the “London Taxi for Underprivileged Children”. At the sea, they are met by the mayor (市长), and a lunch party is also held in honor of the taxi drivers and the children. After a happy day running around the sea beaches and visiting the markets, the children go home again --- by taxi, and free of charge (支出), of course!From the first paragraph, we can see that________.
| A．highways are developing very fast and there are more and more taxis. |
| B．it is easy to get to any place of the country now |
| C．it is fun to travel everywhere in a car |
| D．the writer wants to tell us that a London taxi driver has many difficulties in his driving |
It is not easy to be a taxi driver in London because ________.
| A．he has to know all the places in the city and serve all kinds of passengers at all the time |
| B．there is much traffic in London and people there like traveling by taxi |
| C．he has to follow the bright traffic sighs |
| D．although he works hard he earns little money |
The underlined phrase “Underprivileged Children” in the last paragraph is about the children ________.
A. who have little knowledge B. whose families are poor
C. who will go to sea C. who like taking a taxiWhat is the passage about?
| A．Traffic in London. | B．London taxi for children |
| C．Taxi divers’ job in London. | D．Drivers disliking taxis in London |
Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That’s how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world — and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy.
The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria. “Young children laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh between 7 and 15 times a day,” says Dr. Kataria, “Everyone’s naturally good at laughing. We want people to feel happy with their lives.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 worldwide.
Many doctors are also interested in the effects of laughter on our health. According to a 5-year study at the UCLA School of Medicine in California, with laughing there is less stress in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.
So, what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to my nearest club in South London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class, to be honest — I wasn’t interested in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking stupid. Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha,” while looking at each other. However, our bodies can’t tell the difference between fake laughter and real laughter, so they still produce the same healthy effects.
Surprisingly, it works! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real — and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was surprised by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. You might be very pleased with the results!The first Laughter Club was started in _____.
| A．Britain | B．America | C．Australia | D．India |
The writer felt _____ at the beginning of the class?
| A．surprised | B．pleased | C．nervous | D．stressful |
The people in the club began to laugh for real _____?
| A．after ten minutes | B．after ten hours | C．after a few seconds | D．after ten days |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Fake laughter and real laughter are both good for health. |
| B．40% of the people in Laughter Clubs are good friends. |
| C．Adults laugh more often than children in a day. |
| D．Laughing is the best way to prevent illness. |
Here are two letters to George and his replies.
Alice is worrying about ________.
A. her friends B. her marks C. her height D her weightBob should ________ according to George’s letter.
| A．take more exercise | B．talk to his friends |
| C．join a basketball team | D．learn some French. |
George advises Alice to talk to ________ for help.
| A．her mother | B．her teacher | C．Bob’s teacher | D．Bob’s friends |