Sometimes...
Sometimes I feel lonely,
Like I’m by myself with no one here.
When I’m that way, I call a friend.
My lonely mood(心情) soon disappears(消失).
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’re with me, standing strong and true.
Sometimes I feel mixed-up,
Like I just don’t know how I should feel.
My friends then help me figure out
What’s right and wrong, what’s false and real!
| A．His friends feel mixed-up. |
| B．His friends listen to what he says. |
| C．His friends don’t want to hear about it. |
| D．His friends are in a bad mood. |
| A．care | B．read | C．dance | D．sing |
| A．a beautiful color |
| B．a color of sadness |
| C．the color of someone’s eyes |
| D．a color that makes the writer happy again |
| A．Look out. | B．Feel better. |
| C．Say something true. | D．Find out. |
| A．Excitement. | B．Anger. |
| C．Sadness. | D．Loneliness. |
No one wants to look silly or do the wrong thing at a new job. It is important to make the right impression(印象) from the first day. You’ll face new people. You will be in a new place.
It may be difficult to know what to do. Here are five tips to help you make it through the first days at a new job:
1. First impressions can last forever. Make sure you make a good one. Before your first day, find out if your new job has a dress code (rules about what you can wear to work). If so, be sure to follow it. No matter what, always be neat and clean.
2. Get to work on time. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.
3. Pay attention to introductions. One of the first things that your supervisor may do is to introduce you to co-workers. These co-workers will be important to you. They are the ones who will answer your questions when the boss is not around.
4. Ask plenty of questions. Make sure that your supervisor has told you what is expected of you. If he or she has not told you your duties, ask for a list. Set daily and weekly goals for yourself.
5. Never be the first one to leave. Watch what your co-workers do around quitting time (下班时间). It does not look good for you to be eager(急切) to leave.Before you arrive at work, you should __________.
| A．dress in a right way |
| B．introduce yourself |
| C．know your duties |
| D．know your co-workers well |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is True?
| A．You should be the first one to arrive at work. |
| B．You should ask your co-workers for your duties. |
| C．You should not be eager to go back home. |
| D．You are required to arrive 15 minutes earlier. |
According to the passage, your supervisor is most likely your __________.
| A．visitor | B．teacher | C．workmate | D．Leader |
Frank Smithson woke up and got up to turn off the alarm clock(闹钟). “Oh no!” he thought to himself. “Another day at that office; a boss (老板) who shouts at me all the time.”
As Frank went downstairs, his eyes fell on a large brown envelope (信封) by the door. He was very happy when he opened it and read the letter inside. “Bigwoods Football Pools (足球赌博公司) would like to congratulate you. You have won half a million pounds（英镑）.”
Frank suddenly came to life. The cigarette fell from his lips (唇) as he let out a shout that could be heard halfway down the street.
At 11:30 Frank arrived at work. “Please explain why you're so late,” his boss said. “Go and jump in the lake,” said Frank. “I've just come into a little money so this is good-bye. Find yourself someone else to shout at.”
That evening Frank was smoking a very expensive Havana cigar (雪茄) when a knock was heard on the door. He rushed to the door. Outside were two men, neatly dressed in grey suits. “Mr. Smithson,” one of them said, “we're from Bigwoods Pools. I'm afraid there's been a terrible mistake…” What do we know about Frank from the passage?
| A．He was a lazy man. |
| B．He was a lucky person. |
| C．He had made a lot of money. |
| D．He didn't get on well with his boss. |
When he heard the knock at the door, Frank probably thought _________.
| A．someone had come to say sorry to him |
| B．someone had come to give him the money |
| C．his friends had come to ask about the football pools |
| D．his friends had come to congratulate him on his luck |
On hearing “…there's been a terrible mistake…”, Frank was most likely to be_____.
| A．disappointed (失望的) | B．worried | C．grateful | D．Curious |
Americans usually eat three meals a day. Breakfast usually comes before eight o’clock in the morning. They usually have eggs, some meat, bread, fruit juice and coffee. Lunch is between twelve and one o’clock. It is like a light meal and working people must take lunch with them or get it near workplace.
Children in school take sandwiches, fruit, and cookies with them or eat in school. Supper, the main meal, is between six and eight in the evening. People cook it carefully. They may have meat or chicken, turkey and duck. They may all have potatoes or rice, vegetables or salad. The drink is coffee, tea or milk. Then comes the dessert. Americans have breakfast ________.
| A．after eight o’clock | B．at eight o’clock |
| C．before eight o’clock in the morning | D．in the morning |
_______ is the most important meal in a day.
| A．Breakfast | B．Lunch | C．Meals | D．Supper |
What does “light” mean in Chinese? _______
| A．重的 | B．有用的 | C．轻的 | D．不太重要的 |
Americans usually have breakfast and supper at ______.
| A．home | B．office | C．inn | D．work place |
When Americans have supper, _______ comes last.
| A．drink | B．meat | C．dessert | D．vegetables |
Everybody wants to be healthy. You know food is very important. There are many healthy foods. You can have more bananas, apples, oranges, tomatoes and lettuce because fruits and vegetables are good for you. But don’t eat too much chocolate. It’s not good for you. But don’t eat too much chocolate. It’s not good healthy food. Healthy food can make you grow and make you strong and happy. Remember there is a saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Sports can also keep you healthy. Get up early and do some sports every day. Don’t be lazy! You will be healthy and happy.Which is right?________
A. Everybody is healthy.
B. We want to be healthy.
C. We are important.What are healthy foods? ____
A. Fruits and vegetables.
B. Bananas, apples and chocolate.
C. Fruits and chocolate.Why are healthy foods good for you? _______
A. They make you happy.
B. They make you grow strong.
C. They make you grow and make you strong and happy.“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” means（意思是）：______
A. The doctor goes away when he sees an apple.
B. The doctor runs away when you give him an apple.
C. You eat an apple every day and you can be healthy.What keeps you healthy? ________
A. Fruits and vegetables.
B. Healthy food.
C. Healthy food and sports.
In England, people don't often talk much. You can get on a bus or a train,and everyone sits looking out of the window.
Often they read books and papers, but they don't talk much. When you meet English people they often talk about one thing--weather (天气). So when you meet somebody in England, you can say, “Nice weather for the time of year!” “But it is a little cold today,” somebody may answer. “But it will be a little warmer later,”you can say. Talk like this, and the English people will think,“ How friendly you are !”On the bus, the English people often__________.
| A．talk | B．stand |
| C．eat something | D．read papers |
From the passage we know when you meet English people, you can say like this: ______________
| A．How do you do? | B．How are you? |
| C．Nice weather! | D．Nice to meet you! |
If you talk to English people about the weather, they will think________.
| A．you are friendly |
| B．you are right |
| C．you are English |
| D．you talk too much |
Which is right?______________
| A．English people like to talk on a bus. |
| B．English people don't like to talk about weather. |
| C．English people are not friendly at all. |
| D．In England,the weather often changes (变化). |
The English people talk with you about the weather to show you they are______.
| A．hungry | B．happy |
| C．kind | D．worried |