John is thirteen now. He began to study in a middle school two years ago. His home is in a village and it’s nearly five kilometers from the school. He has to get up early in the morning. After a quick breakfast he runs to school and gets there on time. His father hopes to borrow some money to buy a bike for him. But he knows his mother is always ill and his father spends much money on medicine. He doesn’t agree with his father and keeps running there every day. He is never late for class and his teachers often praise him.
Last week there was a sports meeting in his school. John ran faster than any other boy in the boys’ 800 meters, 1,500 meters and 3,000 meters. The whole school knew him. He was happy. He told his grandma about the good news as soon as he got home.
“I broke two school records today, Granny,” called out the boy.
To his surprise, the old woman wasn’t happy. She thought for a while and said,“I’m sorry to hear that. We have no money to pay for them, you know!”
A. nine B. eleven C. thirteen
A. keep healthy
B. win the boys’ race
C. get to school on time
A. he doesn’t like riding a bike
B. he doesn’t like his father
C. he knows his father doesn’t have enough money
A. ran faster B. worked harder C. became famous
A. she thought John had broken some things in the school and they had to pay for them.
B. she thought John hadn’t done well in the school sports meeting
C. John’s father couldn’t afford a bike
Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous; be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don’t tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You don’t have to give your lunch money or your clothes, or enjoyments, like your hobbies and your interests. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know you better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friendships, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding. Some friendships don’t last very long because_______.
| A．they don’t know friendship is something serious |
| B．there are too many people who want to make friends |
| C．those who give others friendships receive friendships from others |
| D．those who never give others friendships receive no friendship from others |
According to the passage, honesty is________.
| A．something countable |
| B．the base of a friendship |
| C．as important as money |
| D．more important than anything else |
Which of the following is NOT true in the passage?
| A．Always tell your friend the truth. |
| B．Sharing your mind with your friend is of great value. |
| C．A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend. |
| D．Discussing your problems with your friend often helps to solve the problem. |
What does the word “them” refer to in the third paragraph?
| A．your ideas and feelings. |
| B．your hobbies and interests. |
| C．your lunch money and clothes. |
| D．your clothes and enjoyments. |
The best title of this passage is________.
| A．How to Be a Friend |
| B．Honesty Is the Best Habit |
| C．Three Important Points in Life |
| D．A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed |
Sometimes you just get so angry that you feel like you are going to burst(爆发). It may seem like your anger will be the boss of you, instead of you being the boss of your anger. What can you do to work off that anger and keep yourself and others safe? Here are some ideas to help you.
●Take a deep breath before you feel your heart slows back down again.
●Count to ten slowly in your mind before you open your mouth. Count to another ten if you are still feeling out of control. Stop and think about what to say and do, then make a good choice.
●Walk away the place that makes you angry and go somewhere else until you’ve thought about what you can do.
●Use your words to tell your feelings. You should never hurt someone with your hands, feet or by what you say.
●Say what you say in a strong voice, not a loud shouting voice.
●Doing a chore that you really hate is a pretty good idea. It can keep your anger away and you can feel good about getting that chore done too. In this way, you make anger useful.What will happen if you are the boss of your anger?
| A．You can burst. | B．You can keep warm. |
| C．You can shout loudly. | D．You can be careless. |
Before making a good choice, how much numbers should you count to control yourself.
| A．10 | B．20 | C．30 | D．40 |
How can we get the angry feeling out according to the passage?
| A．Shout in a loud voice. |
| B．Hurt others with our hands. |
| C．Do some chores that you really hate. |
| D．Walk to the place that makes you angry. |
The more you travel, the more you want to. Here are the top five places I want to travel to in 2015.
 India |
I’ve wanted to go to India for years. I am crazy about the Taj Mahal. My family are going there in October, so I finally get a chance to visit my dream place. |
 Greece |
I’d like to go to Greece in summer to enjoy white beaches, white houses, tasty food and delicious wine. For years Greece has been popular with people who look for a cheap holiday. |
 China |
I want to go to China because it has a long and rich history. I would like to visit the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. I’m going to the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses. |
 Scotland |
I’ve visited it a few times. In 2015 I’d like to visit the countryside there. The people in Scotland are always so much fun. |
 The Maldives |
As a lover of scuba-diving and fresh seafood, I hope 2015 will be my year to visit the Maldives. White beaches and wooden houses, I am coming. |
Where has the writer been several times?
| A．China. | B．Greece. |
| C．Scotland. | D．The Maldives. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．The writer wants to dive in the Maldives. |
| B．The world’s largest palace is in Greece. |
| C．The writer will visit the central part of Scotland. |
| D．The writer became interested in India two years ago. |
Studying Abroad
Nowadays, studying abroad becomes popular in China. Many rich parents would rather send their children abroad to receive education than let them be educated in China.
There are advantages for people to study abroad. Firstly, he can use the foreign language in his daily life so that he can make great improvement in the language, because they have better chances than any other to practice their skills. While studying in a foreign country, he will meet many foreigners and it is possible to make friends from all over the world. This is not only exciting, but also could lead to important overseas contacts(海外联系) in his career(事业). He can get familiar with the latest knowledge in science. In this way, it is possible that he can open his mind.
Of course, attending schools abroad may bring about a lot of problems. The most serious problem is language barrier (障碍). Most of the students who go abroad don’t have enough skills in the local language. As a result, they will find it difficult to understand what the teachers say. They may also run into trouble in dealing with different kinds of situations. So, if you are given a chance to study abroad, you must consider the both sides of the matter carefully before making up your mind.
| Title： Studying Abroad |
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| Fact |
It is popular for many Chinese to study abroad. . |
| ● Children can ● They can make ● They can learn of the latest knowledge in science. |
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| Disadvantages |
● Language barrier is the biggest problem. Because students are not skilled at the language spoken there, they will have difficulty in ● It is not easy for them to deal with different situations. |
| Conclusion |
Both sides of the matter should be |
To write a great news story, you have to make sure it is correct, relevant (相关的) and fresh.
For a start, all the information in a story must be correct. Not only the spelling and grammar, but also the facts.
Any mistakes that show up in a story can get a newspaper into big trouble.
For example, if a newspaper said that Yang Liwei was the first man to go into space, it would be wrong. He wasn’t the first. The newspaper would probably lose lots of readers because of that mistake.
A news story does not only have to be correct, but it must also be relevant to its readers. People are mostly interested in news that happens near to them. That’s why you care more about what happens at your school than at schools in America. It’s also why newspapers in Beijing don’t talk much about news in Shanghai or Hong Kong.
Make sure it’s fresh.
Finally, news must always be fresh. When you pick up your evening newspaper, you want to read about news that happened that day. You don’t want to read about news from last week!
So, now you know what makes a good news story. Have a look at our paper and see if it’s full of good news! You can try writing a news story for our paper like a real reporter.What will happen if there is a mistake in a newspaper?
| A．The reporter will probably have a lot of trouble. |
| B．The newspaper would attract more readers. |
| C．Many readers won’t buy the newspaper any more. |
| D．The reporter won’t be able to write for the newspaper again. |
Why would it be wrong for a newspaper to say that Yang Liwei was the first man to go into space?
| A．Because the information was not fresh. |
| B．Because the information was not correct. |
| C．Because the information was not relevant. |
| D．Because the information was not useful. |
People are mostly interested in news that happens near to them, so newspapers in Beijing talk much about news in .
| A．Nanjing | B．Shanghai |
| C．Beijing | D．Hong Kong |
Where does the writer work most probably?
| A．In a newspaper. | B．In a shop. |
| C．In a library. | D．In a bank. |
Which can be the BEST title for the passage?
| A．How to write an interesting story |
| B．Don’t make any mistakes in news |
| C．How to pick a good newspaper to read |
| D．How to write a story like a real reporter |