Hi Sam! Sorry I haven’t emailed recently— I’ve been revising for my exams. I have finished them now and I have got some time to relax and some money to spend on going out. Last weekend, I went to see a great film called Yes Man. If you haven’t seen it, you must go! Jim Carrey plays the main character and it’s very funny--and also quite encouraging. It’s based on a book by Danny Wallace which is also called Yes Man. I read the book a few months ago and that’s hilarious, too – I really laughed out loud!
The book is a true story about what happens to the writer, Danny. Basically, he found that he was doing nothing all the time, just worrying about things and complaining about his life. He wasn’t seeing his friends much, so he was lonely and bored. Then one day, he was on a bus in London when he sat down next to a man. The man was a stranger, but they started talking. Danny told him about his boring life and the man just gave him three words: ‘Say “yes” more.’ And for Danny this was a turning point in his life. Those three words influenced everything he did. At that moment, he made a decision: ‘I will say “yes” to everything!’ And he wrote a book about what happened to him in the next year or so. Three years later, the book was made into a hit film.
The film is based on the book although there are some differences. First, it’s set in the US instead of England. Secondly, the main character is based on Danny, but he called Carl in the film. And what’s more, he doesn’t meet a man on a bus. His turning point comes when he goes to a self-help class and they advise him to say “yes” more.
In the film, Carl succeeds in changing his life and doing lots of crazy things: he has flying lessons, he learns to speak Korean and he rides a motorbike with no clothes on! The storyline isn’t very strong. It’s quite weak, I suppose, but all Carl’s stories are very interesting— especially because Jim Carrey is a very funny actor.
I’m really interested in the film because there’s a serious message, too. I believe in making the most of life and I’ve decided I’m going to be more positive. I’ve decided I’m not going to stay at home so much. I’m going to do more things, see my friends more and everything. Actually, that’s why I’m emailing you! It would be great if we could meet up soon. Let me know when you are free.
All the best, Adam
The underlined word hilarious in Paragraph 1 most probably means _____.
| A．simple | B．helpful | C．humorous | D．meaningful |
In Paragraph 3, there are_____ differences mentioned between the book and the film.
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
Adam wrote this email mainly _____.
| A．to talk about what he was doing recently |
| B．to introduce the book Yes Man written by Danny to Sam |
| C．to advise Sam to watch the film Yes Man made in US |
| D．to talk about why and how he wants to change his life |
From the email we can infer (推断) that _____.
| A．Sam will love Yes Man as much as Adam does |
| B．Yes Man must be the most popular book in the US |
| C．Adam used to stay at home a lot before seeing Yes Man |
| D．Jim Carrey is now a very funny actor because of Yes Man |
Cars are lots of fun, but they could also be dangerous. We have to be careful when we drive them or ride in them.
It's always a good idea to put on your seat belt when you're in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an egg on a skateboard and give it a push. If the skateboard hits a stone, it will stop, but the egg won't. It will fly through the air, hit the ground and break.
Now, think what would happen if you tied the egg to the skateboard. When the skateboard hits a stone, the egg won't go flying; it will stay safely on the skateboard.
Volvo, a famous Swedish carmaker, was the first to use seat belts in 1849.
Air bags are also very important for car safety, because sometimes a seat belt isn't enough. If the car is going really fast and runs into something, seat belts could even hurt the people who wear them. Most new cars have air bags in front of and next to the seats. When a car hits something, its air bags will come out quickly in less than one second to keep the people inside safe.The passage mainly tells us .
| A．two important ways to keep safe in cars | B．how air bags work to make cars safe |
| C．how seat belts work to make cars safe | D．why we must tie the egg to the skateboard |
The writer gives the example of the egg to _.
| A．tell us that eggs are easy to break |
| B．show how to wear a seat belt |
| C．show why it's important to wear a seat belt in a car |
| D．tell us what a skateboard is |
Seat belts can make us safer because .
| A．we are interested in them |
| B．they can stop us from hitting other cars |
| C．they can help us stay safely on the seats |
| D．they are made of strong materials |
Air bags are important for cars because _.
| A．they are made of plastic |
| B．they can also help us to keep safe in a car |
| C．they can keep cars running slowly |
| D．they are put in front of and next to the seats |
Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
| A．It won't be dangerous if there are seat belts or air bags in a car. |
| B．Now most of new cars still have only one air bag. |
| C．When a car hits something, its air bags will come out a few minutes later. |
| D．Volvo was the first to use seat belts. |
Shane Battier (肖恩巴蒂尔) is a famous basketball player. Now he plays in Houston Rockets (休斯顿火箭队). Yao Ming is also in the team. Shane Battier was born in 1978 in Michigan. He is 2.03 meters tall. He loves his parents very much. He always remembers their words: Be kind to others. In Shane Battier's everyday life, he likes playing golf and tennis. He also likes playing chess. His favorite film is Meet the Parents. His favorite singer is Marvin Gaye. He hopes to be a boss (老板) in the future.
He began to play basketball at the age of four. In 2006, he joined Houston Rockets, and became one of the most important players. 31, a familiar number, is often shouted in the game More and more basketball fans regard him as a hero! He is a team-player. He once said, "There are many excellent players in our team, so I shouldn't only try to show myself, instead I will try my best to help my partners to play well. Teamwork is the most important."
It is his hard work that makes him successful and famous. Let's wish him good luck in the future.Shane Battier likes playing golf, tennis and chess.
He wants to be a singer like Marvin Gaye in the future.
Shane Battier and Yao Ming play in the same team.
His number in Houston Rockets is 31.
Shane Battier only wants to show himself in any games.
Xiang Jingyu was born in______
A. Xupu countyB. Huitong countyC. Chenxi countyWhich of the following is True?
A. September 14 is Xiang Jingyu’s Birthday
B. Xiang Jingyu joined CPC in 1922.
C. She was killed at the age of thirty.
English is tested on_______ according to the time table
A. June 15 B. June 16C. June 17Which of the following exams takes the longest time ?
A．Chinese. B. Physics. C. Politics.
One day a red rose blossomed(开花)in a forest. A pine tree not far away said: "What a beautiful flower. I wish I could he that lovely.
The rose said: "I am the mostbeautiful plant in this forest. "
Then the rose looked at a cactus（仙人掌）and said: " Look at that ugly plant. It is full of thorns (刺)"
The pine tree said： "Red rose, you have thorns, too. " Sometimes, the rose would look at the cactus and say : "This plant is useless. How sorry I am tobe his neighbor. "
Summer came and the plants and animals needed water, but no rain fell. One day the rose saw birds stick(刺) their beaks(鸟嘴)into the cactus and then fly away. The roseasked what the birds were doing. The pine tree explained thatthe birds got water from the cactus. The pine tree told the rose: "You can also drink from it. The birds can bring water to you if you ask the cactus for help. "
The rose fell ashamed(羞愧的), but asked the cactus for help. The cactus kindly
agreed and the birds filled their beaks with water for the rose’s roots(根).
So the rose learned：never judge(判断) anyone by appearance(外表).At the beginning of the story the rose thought that the cactus was.
A. ugly B. lovely C. beautifulBoth the rose and the cactus have_______.
a .thorns B. leaves C. fruitThe underlined word "us
eless" in this passage means "____ " in Chinese
A. 无营养的 B. 不友好的 C. 无用的Which of the following is True according to the story?
A. The birds could get water from the pine tree.
B. The rose got water from the cactus at last.
C .The pine tree wanted to get water from the rose.What’s the best title (标题) for the passage?
A. Plants and birds
B. Ways of growing roses
C. Appearance isn't everything.