Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All believed that they were the most important.
“Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. Without me, all animals would die. “Green said.
“You only think about the earth,” Blue interrupted, “but consider the sky and the sea. The sky gives space, peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing.”
Yellow shouted, “You are all so serious. I bring laughter and warmth into the world. Without me there would be no fun. “
Orange started next, “ I am the color of health and strength. My beauty is so attractive that no one gives another thought to any of you. “
Red could stand it no longer, so he shouted out, “I am the ruler of all of you. I am the color of danger and of bravery. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. “
Purple rose up to his full height. He was very tall and spoke with great pride, “ I am the color of power. I am the sign of authority(权利) and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey.”
Finally Indigo spoke, much more quietly than all the others, “ I represent thought and reflection（反思）. You need me for balance and contrast(对比). “
Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a flash of lightning. Rain started to pour down and speak “You should appear in the sky in a great bow of colors. Remember to appreciate one another. Only the rainbow is the most beautiful.”Green thinks he is according to the passage.
A．the sign of life
B．the laughter of the world
C．the ruler of the worldPurple thinks people should listen and obey him because he is the symbol of .
A．life B．peace C．powerFrom the story we know that is very calm.
A．Red B．Yellow C．IndigoWhich of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A．None of the colors would agree with others.
B．Yellow believes the world is filled with fun because of him.
C．Rain is the most beautiful because of all the colors.The meaning of the story is that .
A．colors can quarrel like humans
B．everyone should learn to appreciate one another
C．the rainbow is made up of many colors
Most people want their children to be successful in school and a parent’s role in that success must be very important. Parents should help children to build their confidence and achievements. Parents should also play the role of a friend as well as a teacher in children’s education.
Learning about math or reading isn’t the only problem we face in school. Maybe we are having problems with teachers, classmates or other people. At this time we really need a person who is ready to hear what we are thinking. And the person should be you---my dear parents. If we have nobody to talk with, we will have more stress in our school life. Please listen to our worries. It’s good for our study and health.
On the other hand, parents can’t leave all the problems to the teachers. Although it’s their job, even the best and brightest teachers can not take care of every child. We still need personal attention, so the role the parents is to make sure we can get it. Stay in touch with our homework and the tests. Connect with our teachers regularly to talk about how things are going in our classroom. If we need more help, be active in getting it and work with us.
Nothing helps a child succeed more than a parent. A little willingness from a parent can play a very important role in the children’s studies. The more attention parents pay, the more achievements children will make.According to the passage, ___________ help children most.
| A．teachers | B．friends |
| C．parents | D．classmates |
When we are having problems with others, we really need a person who is ready to
| A．listen to our worries | B．care for our health |
| C．work out math problems | D．help with our studies |
The underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refers to(指的是）___________
| A．the nicest classroom | B．the best teacher |
| C．school connection | D．personal attention |
The best title for this passage should be ____________
| A．Teachers’ Attention to Children |
| B．Teachers’ Duty in Children’s Education |
| C．Parents’ Love for Children |
| D．Parents’ Role in Children’s Education |
On the first day of school, our professor introduced himself and let us get to know someone we didn’t know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. “Hi, girl! My name is Rose, I’m 87 years old.”
“Why are you in college at such a young age?” I asked jokingly.
“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she replied.
Rose became a college symbol this year and she easily made friends with other students.
At the end of the term we invited her to speak at our football party. I’ll never forget what she taught us.
“We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only two secrets of staying young, being happy and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don't even know it!
“There is a big difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do anything, you will turn 20 years older. If I am 87 years old, and stay in bed for a year, and never do anything, will turn 88. Anybody can grow older. But every minute counts for young men,” she added.
She ended her speech by singing The Song Rose. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives.
At the end of the year, Rose finished the college education. One week after graduation, Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.
Remember GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY(必选的), GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL（可选择的）.Rose went to college because she ___________.
| A．wanted to live longer |
| B．loved to stay with the young |
| C．wanted to realize her dream |
| D．planned to enjoy her life there |
Rose was ____________ during her stay in college.
| A．outgoing and popular | B．brave and hard-working |
| C．honest and athletic | D．calm and creative |
Which of the following is included in Rose’s speech?
| A．People won’t grow old if they stop playing. |
| B．The more you laugh , the younger you will be. |
| C．People easily become old if they do more things. |
| D．Time is especially important to young people. |
Which of the following can best describe the story?
| A．Live with your dream. |
| B．Find secrets of staying young. |
| C．Learn wherever you are. |
| D．Be happy every day. |
A. Dear Mrs. Web
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B. Help Line Volunteers
Every year thousands of old people are in need of our help. The Help Line provides a heartwarming. helpful, kind support and free information service for the English-speaking aged people.
We are in need of volunteers who are :good listeners, warm-hearted and patient; excellent English speaker; can work 10 hour every week.
Please call us at 0241-85902 or e-mail us at helper@lineservice.com.
C. Save the Earth Club
Earth club is for any student in Green School. Earth Club’s goal is to help keep the school, neighborhood and city cleaner by encouraging recycling, highway clean up, and river, lake and school campus clean up. We hope to improve the environment and encourage others to do the same. We also need to discuss some real solutions to save the earth. Earth Club meets 2-4times a month. Come and join us!
D. The King Sweeper
“My great, great grandfather invented the carpet sweeper 125years ago. This King Sweeper is by far the best. I invite you to try it in your home. You’ll find it used daily in hospitals, restaurants, offices and homes throughout the world. This is just the thing to keep your carpet soft , clean and fresh. Only for $59.99!
We are so sure that you will be satisfied with the results of using our product.
E. Trendy Sunglasses
They can protect your eyes when driving, gardening or reading in the sun. It can make your life easier and happier, and make you look smarter! $20.99 each or 2 for$39.99!People who get help from Dear Mrs. Web or Help Line Volunteers __________.
| A．have to pay for it | B．have to help others |
| C．must be quite poor | D．needn’t pay for it |
Save the Earth Club is __________ to help improve environment.
| A．a world club | B．a city club |
| C．a school club | D．a neighborhood club |
How much do need to pay if you buy one King Sweeper and two pairs of Trendy Sunglasses?
| A．$80.98 | B．$101.97 |
| C．$99.98 | D．$109.98 |
Do you often travel? Do you often stay in a hotel? Most Chinese hotels often provide guests with disposable (一次性的)things, like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and slippers. __________. But, if you travel to Beijing, remember to bring your own things. Starting from June, some hotels in Beijing will no longer provide guests with these disposables.
______.
Many disposable things are made of plastic. _______.It is a waste of natural resources(资源) and is very bad for the environment. Do you know, one Chinese person makes as much as 400 kg of waste a year! Most of that waste comes from disposable things. In Beijing, people throw away about 19,000 tons of plastic bags and 2,320 tons of plastic lunch bowls every year!
___________. So the less plastic we throw out, the better. So, wherever you travel, bring your own things and use them again and again.
Back at home and school, you can also do something to make our world a better place. ________: Use cloth shopping bags, not plastic ones. After using a plastic bag, wash it out and let it dry. Then you can use it over and over again. Do not use paper cups. At your school dining-room, use your own bowl and chopsticks instead of disposable ones.
To protect our environment and our home, it is very necessary and important for us to save natural resources.
| A．Try to do these things in your daily life |
| B．People throw them away after only using them once. |
| C．They want to ask people to use less disposable things. |
| D．Plastic can take between 100 and 400 years to break down. |
E. Many guests like the idea because they don’t have to bring their own.
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① 人民教育出版社 ②材料 ③目的地 ④离开 ⑤到达When does the plane reach Milan?
| A．At 11:30 | B．At 14:35 | C．At 10:00 | D．At 18:00 |
Where can you have fun and watch displays?
| A．In Flight No. BA564 | B．In people’s Education Press |
| C．At Zhonglu Hotel | D．In Deeside Animal Park |
If you want to buy English books, you’d better call the number_______.
| A．(8610) 64622288 | B．(010) 67661423 |
| C．(8610) 64612502 | D．(024)46364148 |
If you travel to Beijing, you’d better live in ________.
| A．Milan | B．PEP Teaching Materials Center |
| C．Zhonglu Hotel | D．Southdene |
From the information, we can guess Yang Kai is ________.
| A．a bookseller | B．a student |
| C．a waiter | D．a teacher |