Holding doors open, picking up rubbish, thanking people … these acts of kindness seem very small. But students at Tibbetts Middle School know that it’s the small acts that make the world a better place.
Eighth-graders from New Mexico, US, took part in the Random (随意) Acts of Kindness Week from Feb 10 to 14. During the week, they tried their best to do kind things for others, or for the environment.
Celeste Murray, an English teacher at the school, started the activity. “I believe the world is changed by little things,” she told the local newspaper. Over the week, Murray said she has seen changes in her class. Previously, she asked her students to push the chairs in after class. Now, the students do it by themselves. “The teachers will have less work,” said Elisea Castaneda, one of Murray’s students.
Jordin Marshall, another eighth-grader, spent the week giving out praise (赞扬). “It makes that person’s day (使那个人开心),” she said. “Besides helping others, the activity made students feel that they can make a difference,” Murray said.
Eighth-grader Haley Echols decided to continue to do at least one act of kindness every week. She believes her acts could encourage others.
Random Acts of Kindness Week was started by .
| A．some eighth-graders | B．the school |
| C．a teacher | D．some parents |
What kind of act of kindness is not mentioned?
| A．Giving out praise. | B．Holding doors open. |
| C．Picking up rubbish. | D．Donating money. |
The underlined word “Previously” means .
| A．since then | B．before |
| C．later | D．at present |
Elisea thinks if students push in chairs after class, .
| A．teachers’ work can be reduced |
| B．the environment will be better |
| C．other students’ time can be saved |
| D．no rubbish will be left |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
| A．Random Acts of Kindness Week lasted for seven days. |
| B．Random Acts of Kindness Week made children feel they can make a difference. |
| C．The teachers and students want to make the world a better place with small acts. |
| D．The activity encouraged many students. |
Mr. Grey was the manager of a small office in London. He lived in the country, and went to work by train. He liked walking from the station to his office if it wasn’t raining, because it gave him some exercise.
One morning he was walking along the street when a stranger stopped him and said to him, “You may not remember me, sir, but seven years ago I came to London without any money in my pockets. I stopped you in this street and asked you to lend me some money and you lent me￡5, because you said you were always ready to take a chance (机会) to give a man a start on the way to success.”
Mr. Grey thought for a few minutes and then said, “Yes, I remember you. Go on with your story!”
“Well,” answered the stranger, “would you like to take another chance?”Mr. Grey was always ready to lend money to a stranger to __________.
| A．help him on the way to success |
| B．give himself a start in life |
| C．make him rich |
| D．get more money |
By saying “Would you like to take another chance？”, the stranger __________.
| A．wanted to return Mr. Grey the money |
| B．asked Mr. Grey for money again |
| C．told Mr. Grey that he had success at last |
| D．would like to make friends with him |
Travelling is a very good activity. When you get tired of your work or study, and when you have free time, you can go to a beautiful place to enjoy the beauty of nature or other cities. You can breathe fresh air, meet different people and make friends with them. It’s good for your health to do so.
But sometimes, traveling is not an enjoyable thing. For example, the weather can be changeable. There may be rain when you travel. You may catch a cold or be ill while traveling. Then you will have trouble. The worst thing is that the thieves may steal(偷) your money. All these may happen to a tourist.
When you go on a trip, you must get everything ready. Firstly, you must have clear information about the weather. Secondly, ask a friend to go with you so that you can help each other. Thirdly, you must be careful everywhere and try not to cause accidents. If you do this, you will surely enjoy your travel.
| Title: _____ |
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| Advantages （优势） |
You can enjoy the __ There will be a lot of fresh air around you. It can make you __ |
| Disadvantages （劣势） |
Sometimes it may __ You may be in trouble because of ___ The __ |
| ____ |
At first, you should know about the weather__ Secondly, you must invite somebody to go __ Thirdly, do everything _ |
More and more people are interested in traveling. Why do people travel? “To see more of the country and the world,” many people would say. Of course it offers us good chances to meet people from other countries, learn about their culture.
In 2014, Chinese people traveled to other countries 30% more than in 2013. The number reached 77,000,000. Chinese people usually join large tourist groups and visit several countries in one trip.
Chinese people don’t just travel for sights. They can also go shopping. For example, during Christmas, shops usually offer discounts. Then shopping in Europe and the United States is popular among Chinese travelers.
In winter, China goes through a cold season. So many people like going to some countries in Southeast Asia because the weather there is pleasant.
Now more Chinese can go traveling. But some of them don’t have a sense of public manners. A report says some Chinese don’t follow the traveling rules. Someone writes ‘Ding x x has come here’, someone litters, spits, snatches bus seats, takes off shoes in public, talks loudly and smokes in non-smoking areas. We should stop doing these. From the passage, we know that _____ Chinese traveled to foreign countries in 2013.
| A．30% of | B．77,000,000 |
| C．about 59,000,000 | D．over 23,000,000 |
Which of the following is NOT true about Chinese people?
| A．Chinese like joining large tourist groups. |
| B．Chinese like to go to Southeast Asia in spring. |
| C．More and more Chinese can travel now. |
| D．Some Chinese don’t have a sense of public manners. |
As a good tourist, you should _____.
| A．litter and spit here and there |
| B．take off the shoes in public |
| C．have a sense of public manners |
| D．speak loudly and smoke as you like |
What’s the best title(标题) of the passage?
| A．Traveling in China | B．Traveling to other countries |
| C．Chinese tourists | D．Chinese people like traveling |
Would you like to visit Britain one day?--Our country would like to welcome you!
Overseas travel can be expensive. But there are ways of visiting Britain cheaply. We hope that we can give you some good ideas.
When to come?
If you can avoid （避免）the busy months --July and August ,your visit may be cheaper. There will be smaller numbers of visitors. British weather is pleasant from April to the end of September. Of course, you can visit it in winter, but it is often dark by 4pm.Many places, such as large houses and castles(城堡),are closed early in winter. However, if you are interested in museums, art galleries or theatres, winter may be a good time to visit.
Be prepared.
If you are a student, it's a good idea to apply for (申请)an International Student Identity Card(身份证).With this card, you can save a lot of money. You can get the card from your local student travel office, and you can also call (44)-08708-413224 to get it. To get the card, you need to show that you are a student, get a passport photo, and pay a little money.Which is the most popular time for visitors to Britain?
| A．July and August |
| B．The winter season |
| C．From April to September |
| D．The vacation season. |
If you are a student with an International Student Identity Card,_____.
| A．you have to prove you're a student |
| B．you will pay less money for your trip. |
| C．you can call (44)-08708-413224 for help. |
| D．you must apply for a trip from the student travel office |
This passage is mainly about_____.
A. when to visit Britain
B. why to take a trip to Britain
C. what to do and see in Britain
D how to travel cheaply in Britain
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| A Concert Do you like classical music? Come to the concert on Friday evening. The concert will begin at 6:30 in the Children’s Palace. Ticket price: Adults:￥120 Children(under 15):￥60 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their 14-year-old son want to go to the concert, they have to pay ______ for the tickets.
| A．￥120 | B．￥180 | C．￥300 | D．￥240 |
Star Wars is the name of ______.
| A．a cinema | B．a movie |
| C．a club | D．a gym |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Lisa’s Gym is open every day. |
| B．You have to work late as a waiter in the restaurant. |
| C．You and your friend should pay 80 yuan for the movie. |
| D．The movie will be on for a week. |