“Where there is a will, there is a way.” Perhaps not many students can understand this better than 22-year-old Michael Ha. Because of his story of success, he has become an example of young people.
Michael Ha was born in a very poor family. His parents worked in Vietnam before they moved to Britain in 1980. They couldn’t find work in Britain because they spoke little English. The whole family had to live on benefits(救济金) and they lived in a small house in Hackney, a poor area in East London. Growing up is not easy for Michael, but he never gave up.
At the age of ten, he set his heart on going to Cambridge University. It was not easy, either. Michael studied at a school, which used to be called “the worst school in Britain”. However, young Michael made his mind to try his best, no matter what kind of school he was studying at. The smart boy studied very hard and did well in every subject at school. Once he made a bet with his friend to learn further math. As a result, after just spending four months teaching himself from a textbook, he got an A in AS-level further math.
Now Michael is the star medical student in John’s College, Cambridge and has just won an award for his excellent grades. He hopes he will be an inspiration for other young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.When was Michael born？
| A．In 1994 | B．in 1980 | C．in 1900 | D．in 1984 |
Where did Michael’s parents work before 1980?
| A．in Britain | B．in Vietnam |
| C．in Cambridge | D．in Hackney |
what does Michael learn about in Cambridge University ?
| A．English | B．History |
| C．Geography | D．Medicine |
which of the following is TURE?
| A．Michael’s parents couldn’t find work in Britain because they had little work experience. |
| B．Michael had a dream of studying at Cambridge university when he was eleven years old. |
| C．in order to get an A in AS-level further math, Michael spent four months teaching himself. |
| D．Michael has won two awards for his excellent grades. |
what is the best title of the passage?
| A．How to deal with the difficulties. |
| B．How to become a good student. |
| C．From a poor area to Cambridge |
| D．From “worst school ” to Cambridge University. |
Peter wondered why he didn't have many friends. The reason（原因）was he was always taking, never giving. One day Peter told Bill, "I'd like to give a party on Saturday, I'd like you to come and bring Martha, too." "Thanks, Peter. We' d be happy to come." " Perhaps you'd like to bring your violin. You and Martha sing well together. I'm sure everyone will want you to sing for us." That was how Peter began to plan his party. Next he asked another friend, Betty, to bring a cake. "You make the best cake in the world, Betty, and I like to eat your cake better than have one from the bakery." Peter invited（邀请）a few other friends to come to his party. He didn't forget（忘记）to ask something from each one of them. He even asked Jim and Mary Jackson to let him give the party at their house! They agreed（同意）. The party was a big success（成功）. However, as the guests（客人）were leaving, they said "Thank you" to Bill and Martha for the music, Betty for the cake, the Jacksons for the use of the house and to others for their hard work. To Peter they just said, "Thanks for the invitation（邀请）."The party was held（举行）.
| A．at Peter's house | B．in a large hall（大厅） |
| C．at Peter's friend's house | D．in a secret（秘密的）place |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
| A．Betty made the best cake. |
| B．Mary Jackson sang well. |
| C．Bill played the violin well. |
| D．The Jacksons did hard work for the party. |
liked Peter.
| A．Many of his friends | B．Few people |
| C．Everyone | D．All his friends |
Peterto give the party.
| A．tried his best | B．did nothing |
| C．only invited some friends | D．did everything |
From the story, we can see Peter was.
| A．a warm -hearted（热心的）man | B．good at making friends |
| C．a selfish（自私的）man | D．a welcomed（受欢迎的）friend |
English tutor wanted
Do you like kids? Are you outgoing? Do you have three years' experience（经验）as an English teacher? Do you have free time on Saturdays and Sundays? We need a woman teacher for our daughter. My daughter is twelve and she is not good at English.
For the job, you will:
Teach from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
Play with our daughter.
Tell her stories in English.
You will work in our house. We live in Beihai Road, Garden District. The pay is $30 each hour.
If you want to know more information, please call Mrs. Yang at 82569876. Mrs. Yang wantsfor her daughter.
| A．a day | B．a good graduate（毕业生） |
| C．an English tutor（家庭教师） | D．a math tutor |
If you are the tutor, you must teach the daughter foron Saturdays.
| A．a day | B．two hours | C．three hours | D．a whole afternoon |
What is not a part of the job?
| A．Cooking for the kids. | B．Working in the kid's house. |
| C．Being good with the kid. | D．Telling English stories to the kid. |
If you want to be the tutor, you DON'T need to
| A．be beautiful | B．have three years' teaching experience |
| C．have time on weekends | D．be a woman teacher |
Which is NOT true?
| A．The tutor must teach the kid on weekends. |
| B．The kid is not good at English. |
| C．The tutor can speak English. |
| D．The tutor can get $260, if she teaches the kid for two weekends. |
Mr. and Mrs. White had two sons and three daughters. One Sunday, Mrs. White said to her husband. The children don' t have any lessons today, and you're free too. There's a new funfair（游乐场） in the park. Let's all go there to play.
Her husband said, "I want to finish some work today." "Oh, I forget it. Go there and make our children happy. That's the most important work." Mrs. White said.
So Mr. and Mrs. White took their children to the funfair. Mr. White was forty-five years old but he enjoyed the funfair more than his children. He hurried from one thing to another, and ate lots of sweets. One of the children said to her mother, "Dad is just like a small child, isn't he, Mom?" Mrs. White didn't want to follow her husband around any more at that time and answered, "He is even worse than a small child, Mary, because he might spend（花费）more money than a small child." There werechildren in the White family.
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
One Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. White wanted to go towith their children.
| A．school | B．work | C．a funfair | D．a shop |
Mr. White liked the place so much that he.
| A．bought lots of sweets |
| B．followed his wife all the time |
| C．hurried from one thing to another |
| D．asked a lot of questions |
From the story we know Mrs. Whitewhen Mary asked her the question.
| A．was still excited to play |
| B．was a little angry with Mr. White |
| C．looked for Mr. White everywhere |
| D．ate a lot of sweets |
Of all his family members, enjoyed playing there most that Sunday.
| A．Mr. White | B．Mrs. White | C．Mary | D．the boys |
Dear friend,
I am an American (美国的 ) girl. My name is Alice Green. I am a middle school student. I am fifteen. I have two brothers. They are middle school students, too. We go to school from Monday to Friday. We don't have any classes on Saturdays and Sundays. My father and mother are teachers. They always say China is great. I like reading. I am reading a Chinese book. I think it's very interesting. My brothers and I like playing football and basketball. What sports do you like?
Let's be good pen pals (笔友), OK? Please write to me soon.
Yours,
Alice GreenHow old is Alice Green?
| A．13. | B．14. | C．15. | D．16. |
When do they go to school?
| A．They go to school from Saturday to Friday. |
| B．They go to school from Monday to Saturday. |
| C．They go to school on weekends. |
| D．They go to school from Monday to Friday. |
What do Alice and her brother like?
| A．Reading books. | B．Playing soccer and basketball. |
| C．Writing to pen pals. | D．Playing computer games. |
Why does Alice Green write this letter?
| A．Because she wants to come to China. |
| B．Because she wants to make a pen pal in China. |
| C．Because she likes reading Chinese books. |
| D．Because her mother asks her to do. |
Rick is a good man. He makes birthday cakes in a store. His cakes are great and have very good prices, so many people buy his cakes. He makes friends with lots of his customers(顾客). They all like him very much. One evening, he wants to go home, but many of his old customers come in. Rick smiles(笑) to them, "I am sorry. It is late today. If(如果) you need cakes, please come tomorrow." One of them takes out a nice cake and says to him, "You make so many great cakes for us. This birthday cake is for you. Happy birthday, Rick."Where does Rick work?
| A．At school. | B．In the classroom. |
| C．In a store. | D．At a party. |
His customers give (给) him .
| A．many cakes | B．a birthday cake |
| C．some vegetables | D．some fruit |
One evening, many customers come to Rick's store because .
| A．they want to buy cakes | B．that day is Rick's birthday |
| C．Rick asks them to come | D．they come for a party |