I remembered Julie coming to the front of the classroom after class one autumn day in September 1976. While most of the other students hurriedly left to enjoy the pleasant weather or to relax at the student union, Julie remained to ask me questions about the next week’s exam. She had clearly already done some serious studying.
Julie never made it to the exam. The day after our conversation, she was hit by a large truck as she rode a bike through a crossroads. I was sad to hear that Julie lay unconscious (昏迷的) in a hospital across town from our university.
Nurses silently came and went from Julie’s room. Her parents stood nearby quietly. Then the doctor entered the room and said to Julie’s parents and two brothers, “Your Julie has only a few hours to live.” He continued to ask, “Would you think about donating some of Julie’s organs (器官)?”
At the same time in a neighboring city, a woman called Mary was trying to see better in her small living room. Her eyes followed every movement of her lively two-year-old baby. This mother was storing up memories when she could no longer see her child. Several cities away, a young father called John was reading to his two sons in the hospital. However, he was told to have only weeks to live. His only hope was a kidney transplant (肾脏移植).
The two parents looked at each other, the doctor could see tears in their eyes. “Yes. Julie had once said she wanted to donate her organs in the event of her death. Julie always gave to others while she was alive. She would like to give in death.”
Within twenty-four hours, Mary was told that she would receive one of Julie’s eyes, and John was told to start preparing for a kidney transplant. Julie’s other organs would give life to other waiting patients.
“Julie died right after her twentieth birthday. Nothing could possibly be as heartbreaking as the death of your child,” says Julie’s mother. She continues, “But Julie’s life was a gift to us. Knowing that in her death, she gave the gift of life and sight to others is comforting to us. ”Which word can best describe Julie according to Paragraph 1?
A.Hard-working. | B.Helpful. |
C.Clever. | D.Selfish. |
According to the passage, we know that Julie ______.
A.was a classmate of the writer’s |
B.was the only child of her family |
C.didn’t take the exam because of the accident |
D.died at once at the scene of the accident |
The underlined word “comforting ” in the last paragraph means “______”.
A.令人欣慰的 | B.有害的 | C.有益的 | D.明智的 |
What can we learn from the passage?
A.Julie’s parents didn’t allow her to donate her organs. |
B.Mary needed a kidney transplant to save her own life. |
C.Julie prepared for the exam carefully before the accident. |
D.John and Mary were patients in the same hospitals with Julie. |
Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.A girl’s whole life. |
B.A family’s sad story. |
C.The terrible truck accident. |
D.The last gift in life. |
【改编】Better Time for Teenagers to Keep Healthy
Things to do |
Brushing teeth |
Drinking milk |
Going to bed |
Eating fruits |
Common time |
After getting up or before sleeping |
During breakfast |
Around 23:00 |
After meals |
Time from experts’ suggestions |
3 minutes after meals |
Before sleeping |
Around 21:00 |
An hour before meals |
Advantages |
To reduce germs(细菌)in the mouth |
To keep bones strong and help sleep well |
To be good for a deep sleep |
To keep the body strong |
Warm tips |
Brush the tongue while brushing teeth |
Avoid drinking it when having a stomach-ache |
Sleep for at least 8 hours every night |
Wash carefully before eating them |
Teengers are used to eating fruits __________ according to the information above.
A.before sleeping | B.after meals |
C.3 minutes after meals | D.around 21:00 |
When should Teenagers often drink milk _______ according to the experts’ suggestions.
A.During breakfast | B.Before sleeping |
C.After getting up | D.Before doing sports |
________ and ________ are helpful to keep teenagers strong according to the information above.
A.Drinking milk ; eating fruits |
B.Going to bed ; brushing teeth |
C.Eating fruits ; reducing germs |
D.Drinking milk ; brushing teeth |
If a teenager goes to bed at the time based on the experts’ suggestion, the earliest time for him to get up will be_________ in the morning.
A.5:00 | B.6:00 | C.7:00 | D.8:00 |
Which of the following is WRONG according to the information above?
A.Some experts suggest washing fruits carefully before an hour before meals. |
B.To brush the tongue after meals is good for a deep sleep. |
C.People should sleep for at least 8 hours every night. |
D.Teenagers with a stomachache had better avoid drinking milk. |
I’m Bessy. I began to learn English in Grade 6,not like most of my friends who have been learning English since kindergarten(幼儿园 ) or at least in Grade 3.I fell in love with this foreigner language at once. As an old saying goes, “Interest is the best teacher.” I began to be crazy about English. I learned words and grammar, made sentences, wrote essays and read English storybooks as many as I could.
Some of my friends find it easy to forget the words they learned the other day. So do I! You can’t remember words well without using them often. So you should turn to a dictionary for help when you meet new words and want to know their other meanings and usages. Then make your own sentences from time to time.Another way to keep new words in mind is reading articles. You can easily remember new words through context.
As for spoken English, I’m lucky to have some foreign friends. So I have more chances to improve my spoken English. If you want to communicate with foreigners, don’t be shy, and just practice with anyone who knows English.When did Bessy fall in love with English?
A.In kindergarten | B.In high school |
C.In Grade 3 | D.In Grade 6 |
Which way of memorizing English words is NOT mentioned?
A.Turning to a dictionary |
B.Making word cards |
C.Making sentences |
D.Reading articles |
The underlined word “co ntext” In Paragraph 2 means “_______” in Chinese.
A.直觉 | B.联想 | C.现实 | D.语境 |
Bessy improves her spoken English by _________.
A.listening to tapes |
B.watching English movies |
C.talking with foreigners |
D.joining the English club. |
What can be the best title of the passage?
A.My story of learning English |
B.The importance of learning English |
C.How to speak English well |
D.How to make friends with foreigners |
(改编)Almost every Chinese person can recite the two lines of the famous poem, “Every grain on the plate comes from hard work(谁知盘中餐,粒粒皆辛苦).” But sadly, many of us don’t actually get the real meaning of these lines: Don’t waste food.
A CCTV program, News One Plus One, reported that the food Chinese people throw away every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year.
Do we have too much food? Of course not. According to the UN World Food Program, there were 925 million hungry people around the world in 2010, especially in developing countries. Six million children die of hunger every year.
Chinese people are well known for being hospitable(好客的) and generous. Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food on the table.
Luckily, a number of people have realized the importance of saving food. Last November, Li Hong, a waitress in a restaurant in Nanjing, got fired because she took some leftover food home for her son. Many people stood by her side and criticized(批评) the waste of food.
What should we do in our daily lives to waste less food? Here are some tips:
1. Do not order too much in a restaurant. Only order as much as you want to eat. If you cannot eat all the food you ordered, take the rest of it home.
2. Don’t be too picky(挑剔的) about food. Some food may not taste great, but your body needs it.
3. Keep an eye on what food you have at home. Don’t buy too much, especially for vegetables and fruit.
According to the passage,how many ways should we do to waste less food?
A Three B Two C Four D One
How many people were hungry in the world in 2010 according to the UN World Food Program?
A.200 million. | B.Six million. |
C.925 million. | D.625 million. |
The underlined word “leftover” means______in Chinese.
A.过期的 | B.剩余的 |
C.腐烂的 | D.难吃的 |
According to the passage, we shouldn’t waste food because ________.
A.food comes from very hard work |
B.six million children die of hunger every day |
C.there is enough food to feed all the people |
D.Chinese are hospitable and generous |
Which of the following is a good way to save food?
A.Ordering more than you need at a restaurant. |
B.Taking home restaurant leftovers. |
C.Not knowing what you already have at home when shopping. |
D.Not eating the food you don’t like even if it’s healthy. |
(改编)
Where can we go to the club on Friday ?
A.In 14 Park Street | B.In 78 Wall Street |
C.In 12 High Street | D.In 2035 May Street |
Where can we read magazines at 5:00 pm on weekdays?
A.In 14 Park Street | B.In 78 Wall Street |
C.In 12 High Street | D.In 2035 May Street |
Which word can describe the chocolates in Parker’s Sweet Shop?
A.Hot | B.Free | C.Cheap | D.Expensive |
How many Newspapers and Magazines are there in the New Library ?
A.More than 100 | B.About 200 |
C.Less than 100 | D.About 100 |
You cannot _____ in the Happy Days Club.
A.play games | B.listen to music |
C.dance | D.see a movie |
(改编) Dream culture is an important part of ancient Chinese culture. Dream interpreting(理解)is popular in China, and the most famous reference for dream interpreting is the book of Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams.
Ancient Chinese people thought that dreams could suggest lucky and unlucky things. Since different dreams have different meanings, people can get meanings of good or bad luck by interpreting them. Actually, dream interpreting is not totally a superstition. It does have some scientific value.
● Dreams are the reflection of the facts. Many dreams are actually something about what happened in the daytime. This kind of dream can be easily understood without dream interpreting.
● Dreams are the body’s self-implication (自我暗示). Traditional Chinese medical science says that dreams are connected with the health condition of humans’ bodies. When Yin and Yang are imbalanced, dreams come into being. If someone dreamt that he or she was roasted by a big fire, it shows he or she might easily get angry or nervous.
● Dreams are usually different from the facts. It means that things will develop in the opposite direction when they become worse.
To some degree, Duke of Zhou Interprets dreams is scientifically reasonable. Over thousands of years has passed, the book still has many secrets waiting for us to explore.
According to the passage ,We know the book of Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams.is .
A.the most famous reference for dream interpreting |
B.an interesting story book |
C.an action movie |
D. a beautiful place |
What did the ancient chinese people think of the dreams?
A.They are lucky |
B.They are unlucky |
C.They are unlucky or unlucky |
D.They are superstitions |
The underlined word “ reasonable” means “ ” in Chinese.
A.合理的 | B.负责人的 |
C.正确的 | D.认真的 |
According to the passage ,Over thousands of years has passed, the book ---Duke of Zhou Interprets dreams still has waiting for us to explore.
A.money | B.secrets | C.time | D.position |
Which of the following is right according to the passage?
A.There are no secrets in the book Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams |
B.If someone dreamt that he was roasted by a big fire, it shows he or she might get happy |
C.Dream culture is an important part of modern Chinese culture |
D.Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams is a book about dream interpreting. |