A farmer carelessly lost an expensive gold watch in the barn on the farm, where he searched for everywhere but failed.So he put a notice on the gate of the farm: whoever finds the gold watch will be rewarded 100 dollars.
People tried their best to look for the watch in order to get the reward. However, the barn was too large and the straw in the barn was too thick. It was getting dark and they were still unable to find it. So they gave up the reward of 100 dollars one by one.
But only a small boy was still not discouraged but kept looking for it .He had nothing to eat throughout the day. In order to solve the family problem, he looked forward to finding the gold watch and let his parents, brothers and sisters have a full meal.
The night was already getting late, the boy was also tired. He was lying in the straw to have a rest when he heard a strange “tick--tock ”.He immediately held his breath and listened carefully, and followed the sound. He found the watch and got the 100 dollars.
Like the gold watch in the barn, success has been around us and spread in every corner of life. Only when we are calm and firmly look for it ,we can find it.If someone found the gold watch, what would the farmer offer him?
| A．100 yuan. | B．100 dollars. |
| C．100 pounds. | D．100 pence. |
Why did the boy insist on looking for the gold watch?
| A．Because he liked the gold watch. |
| B．Because he wanted to own the watch. |
| C．Because he was silly. |
| D．Because he wanted to get the reward. |
The passage above is probably taken from_________.
| A．A newspaper | B．a science book |
| C．an advertisement | D．a notice |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The boy had no brothers or sisters. |
| B．The boy’s family had a hard life. |
| C．It was easy for the boy to find the watch. |
| D．The farmer didn’t look for the watch for himself |
Of the following,which order is right according to the story?
① The boy succeeded in finding the gold watch
② The farmer offered the boy a reward of 100 dollars
③ A farmer lost a gold watch carelessly
④ Many people tried to find the watch,but they failed.
| A．②①④③ | B．④②③① |
| C．③④①② | D．①③④② |
Mascots for the Olympic Games
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| 20th |
23rd |
26th |
27th |
29th |
| 1972 |
1984 |
1996 |
2000 |
2008 |
| Munich（慕尼黑） |
Los Angeles |
Atlanta（亚特兰大） |
Sydney |
Beijing |
| Germany |
America |
America |
Australia |
China |
| Europe |
North America |
North America |
Oceania（澳洲） |
Asia |
根据表格内容，选择正确答案。What does the underlined word “mascot” mean?
A．会歌 B．福娃 C．吉祥物From the above, we know the 23rd Olympic Games is held（被举行）in .
A．Sydney B．Los Angeles C．BeijingMunich hosted the Olympic Games in .
A．1972 B．1984 C．1996The 23rd and 26th Olympic Games were held in the same .
A．town B．city C．countryWhich of the following is NOT TRUE?
A．America hosted the 1996 Olympic Games.
B．Sydney hosted the 29th Olympic Games.
C．The Sydney Olympic Games has 2 mascots.
Nancy is 1.45 meters tall, but she is over 140 pounds. She thinks she is too fat and she decides（决定）to get thinner（更瘦）. Here is her plan for it.
| Food 1．Never eat any candy or chocolate. 2．Have only a glass of milk and an egg for breakfast every morning. 3．Eat more vegetables. 4．Eat meat only once in a week. 5．Just have an apple for supper. |
Exercise 1．Walk to school every day. 2．Run for an hour every morning. 3．Swim in the gym twice a week. 4．Play tennis for half an hour after school every day. |
根据短文内容，判断正（A）误（B）。Nancy is an over-weight girl.
Nancy hopes to be thinner though（虽然）she is a little thin.
Nancy is going to eat more meat and more vegetables.
Nancy wants to eat no candy or chocolate.
This is a plan for study.
Knowing about yourself means not only that you find out what you’re good at and what you like, it also means discovering what you’re not good at and what you don’t like. Both help you to see your aim(目标)in life.
Although most students would be unhappy if they found that they had failed a very difficult physics course, they have in fact learned a lot about themselves. They know that they should not become engineers or physical scientists. .If he or she draws something out of the failing. They may then decide on their aim and choose the kind of work they would be fit for and they would like to do.
It is impossible to decide whether or not you like something until you have tried it. If you decide that you would like to play the piano, you need to take more than one lesson before you can know whether you are really interested in it or you are able to do well.
It is not enough to want to be a great pianist. You also have to like the hard practice and long training before you become one. If you would enjoy being a great pianist but hate the work, forget it.
It’s a good plan to try as many ideas as possible when you are still young. And then you will be able to find out what your true interests are. If you say you really know yourself,________.
| A．you know what you are good at |
| B．you have got the whole picture of yourself |
| C．you keep in mind your aim in life |
| D．you have less you don’t like than what you like |
The writer suggests________.
| A．failure is a better mirror |
| B．advanced math courses help you to know yourselves. |
| C．success is more helpful |
| D．when one is unhappy he gets to know himself better |
Failing can turn into something good________.
| A．if you have aim in life and get the job you wish to have |
| B．if you lead a happier life |
| C．if your decision is right |
| D．if you learn something from it |
The example of “playing the piano” in Paragraph 3 and 4 implies(意味)that________.
| A．if you don’t like music,don’t practice the piano |
| B．it takes more than one lesson to learn to play the piano |
| C．you can decide only after you have tried |
| D．you can become a great pianist only after hard and long training |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．You have enough time before you come to a wise decision. |
| B．The more experiences you have,the better decision you will make. |
| C．Test ideas,compare and then decide. |
| D．People always make hasty(匆匆的)decisions. |
Before the 2013 Spring Festival Gala(春晚),several young people were interviewed.Here are some of their opinions.
| Student A,18,a fresher in accounting at Hebei University of Finance and Economics |
I seldom watched the CCTV gala before.I found the familiar(熟悉的)faces on the show quite boring.But in the past few years the show has featured more pop stars,making me want to watch it.This year,I’m excited to see S.H.E.and Leehom Wang. Another reason I will watch it is that I can follow what my friends are talking about on their micro blogs.People usually post comments on the show and I don’t want to be confused when they quote(引用)jokes from the show. |
| Student B,18,a fresher in law at Zhengzhou University |
Watching the CCTV gala is a habit for my family.I always enjoy the warm atmosphere when my family watch the show together after dinner. Even though the gala has been questioned in recent years for adding too many advertisements,it is still a traditional form of entertainment for most Chinese on Lunar New Year’s Eve.I think the gala reflects(反映)the improvement in Chinese people’s lives.Hopefully it will continue to do so. |
| Student C,19,a fresher in civil engineering at Wuhan University |
As a fan of the CCTV gala I am looking forward to seeing the improvements this year and hope it will feature more high-quality performances. This year my family are traveling to Sichuan during the holiday,but luckily I heard that we can watch the gala on my iPad. Although some people say the gala is already outdated,I think some programs are great and necessary.Nowadays people live under so much pressure,and we need some fun to relax. |
Why didn’t Student A like watching the CCTV gala in the past?
| A．It had too many programs. |
| B．It had too many pop stars. |
| C．It had too many advertisements. |
| D．It had too many familiar performers. |
Who does Student B watch the CCTV gala with?
| A．Her family. | B．Her friends. | C．The fans. | D．Her classmates. |
What’s Student B’s wish for the CCTV gala?
| A．Having more pop stars. |
| B．Offering more fun for people to relax. |
| C．Providing more high-quality performances. |
| D．Reflecting the improvement in Chinese people’s lives. |
What does Student C think of the CCTV gala?
| A．Necessary. | B．Exciting. | C．Outdated. | D．Boring. |
What do the three people have in common?
| A．They are all fans of the gala. |
| B．They all used to like the gala. |
| C．They are all studying at university. |
| D．They all like to watch the gala on their iPads. |
If you want to travel with a partner,you may ask for one on the Internet.There are some tips about how to choose a right partner on the Internet：
Unluckily,you can’t ask a person if he has a good feeling.If you ask,everyone will tell you that they do! It is important that you have to get to know your travel partner to find out what kind of feeling he really has.
You can tell a lot about a person’s feeling by the words he uses.Ask him about his worst trip.Is he laughing about it now,or still unhappy?Does his worst trip sound like an adventure to you?If so,he doesn’t match you.Having a good feelingis important for having a good time.Talk about the hotel you would like to stay in.See if you have the same habit of spending holidays.This is such a quick way to find a partner.
What’s more?Always keep in contact with(联系)your traveling partner when traveling.Don’t simply hang out without telling them,and don’t let them do it to you,either. The passage mainly talks about how to find a right partner________.
| A．in class | B．in school | C．on the Internet | D．in the neighborhood |
The second paragraph mainly tells us it is important________.
| A．to find a partner | B．to find out the feeling of the partner |
| C．to ask if your partner has a good feeling | D．to look for a partner on the Internet |
The word “adventure” in Paragraph 3 means “________” in Chinese.
| A．冒险 | B．安全 | C．刺激 | D．兴奋 |
What is the quick way to find if you have the same habit of spending holiday with a partner?
| A．Talk about money. |
| B．Talk about study. |
| C．Talk about the place you want to go. |
| D．Talk about the hotel. |
The best title for the passage is________.
| A．Have a Happy Holiday | B．Find a Right Partner for Traveling |
| C．Don’t Hang Out Alone | D．Make Sure You Have Good Feelings |