My Favourite Sweater
by Bonnie Highsmith Taylor
My favourite sweater grew too small.
I love that sweater best of all.
My grandma made it when I was three.
She made that sweater just for me.
I picked the yarn(纱线), a special blue.
The color of bluebells, wet with dew（露珠）
When I was three I was very small
But now I’m five and much too tall
I have a new jacket now that’s green
So I gave my sweater to our cat Queen.
Queen just had kittens out in the shed (小屋)
My favourite sweater is now their bed. Who is the writer of the poem?
| A．The grandma | B．Miss Taylor |
| C．Mrs Taylor | D．Queen |
The girl in this poem is _____ years old now.
| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
Whose name is Queen?
| A．The girl’s | B．Her grandma’s |
| C．Her mother’s | D．The cat’s |
What color is the girl’s new jacket?
| A． green | B． blue |
| C． red | D． purple |
The word kitten in this poem most probably means ______?
| A．a kind of food | B．a baby cat |
| C．a kind of drink | D．a bed for a baby |
There are many things we need to know that we do not learn at school. For example, if we want to use our money wisely(智慧地), we need to shop carefully. We need to know how to compare the prices of the thing in different shops. We need to be able to compare the quality of different brands(品牌). We need to know how to make a choice(选择) when we shop.
Knowing how to make such choices is a “life skill”, and we need these skills if we want to live useful and happy lives.
Some of these choices are small. For example, will I take an apple for lunch or a pear? Will I go to school by bus or on foot? Will I wear the red T-shirt or the blue one to the movies? Other choices are more important. For example, will I eat healthy food for lunch or will I eat junk food because it is nicer? Will I work hard in all my classes or will I only work hard in the classes I enjoy? We make choices like this every day.
We have to realize that the choices we make can affect(影响) the rest of our lives. Just as importantly, our choices can also affect other people. The next time you decide to waste time in class, play a joke on someone or talk loudly at the movies, think about this: Who else does your choice affect?This passage mainly tells us that it’s important to _____________.
| A．make the right choices |
| B．know how to compare prices |
| C．know how to shop carefully |
| D．learn everything at school |
We need “life skills” if we want to ____________.
| A．know how to choose a part-time job |
| B．compare brands and prices |
| C．live useful and happy lives |
| D．learn things at school |
Which choice is more important according to the passage?
| A．Which fruit to take for lunch. |
| B．Which kind of food to eat, healthy food or junk food? |
| C．Which T-shirt to wear to the movies. |
| D．How to get to school. |
From the passage we know that our choices can affect _____________________________.
| A．nobody | B．the people around us |
| C．just ourselves | D．the prices of the things |
These days, I’m surprised at what my classmates have changed since school started. It’s not just the new teachers, new buildings, or new rules. I also notice how people are dressing differently. Dressing is not just a choice to keep warm. It’s also a healthy personal choice in so many ways.
Dress rules: Many schools have dress rules. They tell students what to wear at school. The teachers don’t hope to see their students wear unsuitable clothes in the classroom.
Self-respect: The way we dress shows the way we feel about ourselves. If we aren’t confident or need lots of attention, we’ll often dress in ways that help us get that attention. If you want to get attention in a healthy way, you don’t need to dress in an interesting way to express your mind.
Body image(形象): If some kids look very bad or ugly, dressing properly(正确地) can cover them. And it can also help them feel beautiful and comfortable among their friends.
Being what you wear: Dressing is important. Dressing in a wrong way can make people mistake(误解)you. People like to judge according to what they see. Clothing can often give people a wrong idea.The writer feels very ____________ because of the way his classmates dress these days.
| A．happy | B．surprised |
| C．angry | D．sad |
The writer thinks that how a person dresses_______.
| A．isn’t just a choice to keep warm |
| B．can’t express his or her mind |
| C．is giving people the wrong idea |
| D．can’t get other people’s attention |
The underlined word “Self-respect” means “” in Chinese in the passage.
| A．贬低 | B．自嘲 |
| C．自尊 | D．伤感 |
The writer suggests that students should wear clothes in the right way.
| A．to help them feel comfortable |
| B．to become famous |
| C．to cover their bad habits |
| D．to avoid(避免) being mistaken |
If you want to go to Lily and Brain’s party, you can call them at___________________.
| A．342-5691 | B．342-7859 |
| C．342-4625 | D．342-7896 |
Mike Green has to sell his washing machine because ___________________________.
| A．he wants to buy a new one | B．it is out of style |
| C．it wastes too much water | D．he will go abroad |
How long is Smith’s Book Club open a day?
| A．8 hours. | B．10 hours. |
| C．12 hours. | D．14 hours. |
You can send an e-mail to mikegreen@126.com if you want to ____________________.
| A．read books |
| B．drink tea |
| C．go to a party |
| D．buy a used washing machine |
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go some place to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try! According to the passage who have a communication problem?
| A．parents and other people |
| B．only school kids and their parents |
| C．teachers and their students |
| D．parents and children of all ages |
How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?
| A．5. | B．4. |
| C．3. | D．2. |
The underlined word “bridge” in the passage means “______”.
| A．建立 | B．通过 |
| C．消除 | D．到达 |
If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you’d better ______.
| A．argue with them |
| B．keep away from them |
| C．agree with them all the time |
| D．tell your parents what you care about |
The best title for the passage is______.
| A．How to bridge the generation gap |
| B．How to deal with family problems |
| C．How to be good parents |
| D．How to be a good child |
It is well known that Albert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists of all time and he was also a really great person. Here are some interesting things about him.
When Einstein started to work in America, someone asked him what he needed. He said he needed a desk, some paper and a pencil. He also asked for a big waste-paper basket to hold all of his mistakes. This shows that he knew even the cleverest man in the world can only learn by making mistakes.
Einstein regarded time as very important. He never wore socks and he thought putting on socks was a waste of time as people already wore shoes. He also thought it was a waste of time remembering things that could quickly be found in a book. That's why he never remembered his own phone number, which was in the phone book. He knew what was worth remembering. It is true that if we are going to do great things in our lives, we can not waste our time.
Einstein liked to joke too. Once in an exam a student asked him why all the questions were the same as last year's. Einstein replied the questions were the same but the answers were different!
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出正确选项，并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。When Einstein began his work in America, he asked for some things except ______.
| A．a desk | B．some paper |
| C．a book | D．a waste-paper basket |
Einstein never remembered his own phone number because ______.
| A．no one told him the number |
| B．he couldn’t remember it at all |
| C．he didn’t have a phone |
| D．he didn’t think it was worth remembering |
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Einstein has been to many countries except America. |
| B．Einstein thought people could learn from mistakes. |
| C．Einstein thought socks were as important as shoes. |
| D．Einstein didn’t like talking with others. |
In one exam, Einstein ______.
| A．asked different questions |
| B．asked difficult questions |
| C．wanted the answers all the same |
| D．wanted different answers |
From the passage we learn ______ .
| A．Einstein thought time was very important |
| B．Einstein was too careless to make mistakes |
| C．Einstein made few jokes with his students |
| D．Einstein was a person who remembered everything clearly |