Mary was waiting for the airplane to take off. She was happy to get a seat by herself. Just then, an air hostess came up to her and asked. “Would you mind changing your seat? A man would like to sit with his wife.” The only available(空的) seat was next to a girl with her arms broken, a black-and-blue face, and a sad expression(神情). “I don’t want to sit there,” Mary thought at once. But then a soft voice inside spoke, “She needs help.” Finally, Mary moved to that seat.The girl was named Emily. She had been in a car accident and now was on her way for treatment.
When the snacks and juice arrived, Mary realized that Emily could not feed herself. Mary thought about offering to feed her but she hesitated(犹豫), as it seemed too impolite to offer such a help to a stranger. But then Mary realized that Emily’s need was more important. Mary offered to help her eat. Although Emily was uncomfortable to accept, she agreed. They became closer and closer in a short time. By the end of the five-hour trip, Mary’s heart had warmed, and the time was really better spent than if she had just sat by herself.
Mary was very glad that she sat next to Emily and fed her. Love sometimes goes beyond(超越) human boundaries and removes the fears that keep people away. When we reach our hands to help another, we get to live in a larger and more pleasant world.Why did Emily have a sad expression at the beginning?
| A．She lost her job. |
| B． She disliked the air hostess. |
| C．She met a stranger. |
| D．She was hurt in a car accident |
What do the underlined words "she agreed" mean?
| A．Emily agreed that she would sit next to Mary |
| B．Emily agreed that Mary would change her seat. |
| C．Emily agreed that. Mary would help her eat. |
| D．Emily agreed that she would receive her treatment. |
Which of the following is Not True?
| A．Mary took the trip to receive her treatment. |
| B．The trip lasted for five hours. |
| C．Mary sat alone on the plane at first. |
| D．Snacks and juice are offered on the plane |
What is the best title for this passage?
| A．Flying With Strangers | B．Changing Seats |
| C．Learning To Feed | D．Passing Your Love On |
As teenagers, you have many dreams. These dreams can be very big, such as winning the Nobel Prize, or they can be small. You may just want to become one of the ten best students in your class.Once you find a dream, what do you do with it? Do you ever try to make your dream real?
Follow Your Heart by Australian writer Andrew Matthews tells us that making our dreams true is life’s biggest challenge (挑战).You may think you're not very good at some school subjects, or that it is impossible for you to become a writer. These kinds of thoughts stop you from getting your dream, the book says.
In fact, everyone can make his dream come true. The first thing you must do is to remember what your dream is.Don’t let it leave your heart. Keep telling yourself what you want. Do this step by step and your dream will come true faster because a big dream is, in fact, many small dreams.
You must also never give up your dream.There will be difficulties on the road to your dreams. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself.
You need to decide what is the most important. Studying instead of watching TV will lead to better exam results, while saving five yuan instead of buying an ice cream means you can buy a new book. As you get closer to your dream, it may change(改变) a little. This is good as you have the chance to learn more skills and find new interests.Follow Your Heart is _______.
| A．The first thing you must do to make your dream real |
| B．The most important dream to have for teenagers |
| C．The name of a famous Australian writer |
| D．The name of a book by Andrew Matthews |
If you want to make your dream real, you should _______.
A.remember what your dream is
B. keep telling yourself what you want
C. never be afraid of difficulties
D. A、B and CWhat's the meaning of “give up”?
| A．接受 | B．挑战 | C．放弃 | D．变化 |
If you want to make your dream come true,you can't .
| A．always remember what your dream is |
| B．watch TV instead of studying |
| C．do what you should do step by step |
| D．save money to buy new books |
What is the best title for the text?
| A．Make a Big Dream. |
| B．How to Find Your Real Dream. |
| C．Never Stop Dreaming of Success. |
| D．Teenagers Have Many Dreams. |
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends on be happier.
The first secret（秘密）of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future — for example, getting into college or getting a good job — that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to live a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!The second paragraph tells us that ________.
| A．we shouldn’t think about our future |
| B．some people fail to live a happy life |
| C．the more friends you have, the happier you will be |
| D．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life |
The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
| A．Reading a good book. |
| B．Traveling to a foreign country. |
| C．Playing a sport. |
| D．Spending time with close friends. |
Choose the structure(结构) of the passage.
London, Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Lily is working today. Right now she's listening to her message.
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| Saturday, 10:20 a.m. Hi, it's Bill, Jack and I are at the beach in Hawaii. Come and join us! Don't worry. We're not swimming. It's quite cool! See you. |
Saturday, 11:15 a.m. Hey, Lily. This is Peter. I'm in Los Angeles with Helen and Bob. They're playing tennis and I'm watching. It's nice and sunny here. I hope it's not raining there. Call me! Bye! |
Saturday, 8:45 a.m. Hi, Lily. This is Yoko. I'm calling from Lake Tahoe. Lisa and I are skiing today. It's snowing here. It's so beautiful! What's the weather like in London? Give me a call. Bye. |
Where are Bill and Jack?
| A．In London. | B．In Hawaii. |
| C．In Los Angeles. | D．In Lake Tahoe. |
Who are playing tennis in Los Angeles?
| A．Yoko and Lisa. | B．Bill and Peter. |
| C．Helen and Bob. | D．Bill and Jack. |
What is the weather like in Lake Tahoe?
| A．Snowy. | B．Sunny. | C．Nice. | D．Cool. |
When you work long hours and Sundays are no longer a day to rest, feeling overworked(工作过度) can become the new normal. Take sportsmen as examples and do the same yourself, so you’ll know if you’re overworking.
Check your resting heart rate (率). Every day, before you get out of bed, take your pulse (脉搏). Usually your heart rate will stay within a few beats every minute. But when you’re overworked, the rate increases. If your heart rate is up in the morning, get a little more rest or sleep that night.
Check your emotions. Getting angry easily? If you can’t put your finger on a clear reason, there may be something wrong with your emotions. Hoping to change the condition won’t help. The only way out is a break.
Check your weight. If you lose or increase more than 1% of body weight from one day to the next, something is wrong. Maybe yesterday you were too busy and failed to notice you didn’t eat and drink enough. Or maybe you failed to notice that you were eating too much.How many ways are mentioned to check if we’re overworking?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
When should we check our heart rate?
| A．In the morning. | B．In the afternoon. |
| C．At noon. | D．At night. |
What is the best way to deal with the problem of overwork?
| A．Doing more sports. | B．Drinking more water. |
| C．Having more rest. | D．Eating less food. |
Coffee has been a part of people’s lives for thousands of years, and today it is still one of the favorite drinks in the world.Many people in the world begin their busy day by drinking a cup of coffee or several cups of coffee.They have always said that a cup of coffee in the morning helps them begin their day in the right way.So they say a cup of coffee is necessary for them in the morning.
Do you know what in the coffee makes our bodies and brains active? It is caffeine（咖啡因）.Caffeine may increase a person’s mental and physical abilities（精力和体力）.For example, two cups of coffee will make you breathe faster andaugment body temperature.All this makes your heart beat faster, and doctors warn that this may be a little dangerous.
Caffeine is found in tea, coffee, chocolate and some other foods.A little caffeine is probably not harmful.But too much caffeine can make people nervous and sleepless.The underlined word “augment” means ___________.
| A．make more | B．drink | C．stop | D．make less |
From this passage, we may know that drinking a cup of coffee late at night might ______.
| A．give you a headache | B．make you fall asleep |
| C．keep you awake | D．may be dangerous |
Caffeine is found in ___________.
| A．tea and water |
| B．chocolate, meat and some other foods |
| C．coffee and cream |
| D．coffee, tea, chocolate and some other foods |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Coffee has been a part of people’s lives for thousands of years |
| B．Caffeine does no harm to our body. |
| C．Two cups of coffee will make you breathe faster and increase body temperature. |
| D．Caffeine may increase human’s mental and physical abilites. |
A good title for this passage is ___________.
| A．Coffee Is Harmful | B．Coffee and Tea |
| C．Caffeine and Health | D．Caffeine Is Useful |