I am my mother’s third girl. When I was born, the doctor gently explained to my mother that my left arm was missing, below the elbow(肘). Then he gave her some advice, “Don’t treat her any differently from the other girls.” And she did!
There were five girls in our family and we all had to help out. Once when I was about seven, I came out of the kitchen, “Mum, I can’t peel(削……皮)potatoes. I only have one hand.” “You get back to peel those potatoes, and don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”
Of course I could peel potatoes—with my good hand and my other arm. “Jenny, if you try hard enough,” she said, “you can do anything.”
Once in the second grade, our teacher had each of us race across the monkey bar(攀爬架).When it was my turn, I said no, Some kids laughed. I went home crying.
The next afternoon Mum took me back to the school playground. “Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She praised me when I made progress. I’ll never forget when I was crossing the bar, the kids were standing there with their mouths open.
It was the way with everything. Mum had the courage to face anything. And she taught me I could, too.How many younger sisters do I have?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five |
What does the doctor’s advice mean?
| A．My are could be all right soon. |
| B．The other girls had the same arms as me. |
| C．My mum should look after me differently. |
| D．My mum should treat me the same as others. |
Who peeled the potatoes at last?
| A．Jenny. | B．Jenny’s mum. |
| C．Jenny’s sister. | D．Nobody. |
Why did Mum take me back to the school playground the next day?
| A．she wanted to tell me I could do anything. |
| B．she wanted the teacher to let me try again. |
| C．she would punish the kids who laughed at me. |
| D．she would like to praise me before the other kids. |
What’s the best title of the passage?
| A．My bad-tempered mother |
| B．Different mother love |
| C．A doctor’s advice |
| D．My childhood(童年) |
Usually, students are not encouraged to run or jump around in the corridor (走廊). However, students in a British grammar school really enjoy running on the corridor tiles (瓷砖) and their teachers even encourage them to do that.
Why? It is because the corridor was built with special kinetic (动能的) tiles. When students jump on the tiles, electricity will be produced. After one year, the electricity produced from the tiles can fully charge 853 mobile phones or power(供电) an electric car to drive seven miles. It’s amazing, isn’t it?
The corridor tiles are really a brilliant invention. Students can not only play on the corridor, but also help power the lights in their school corridors and other equipment in their classrooms. Besides, this is a good way to teach students to be creative. They will be inspired to be scientists, inventors and engineers in the future to find clean energy for all humans.
The inventor of the magic corridor tiles is Laurence Kemball-Cook. He was once a student in this school. Now, he is CEO of his own company. The corridor tiles are not Laurence’s only invention. He has also invented a special dance floor, which can be used at music festivals. It allows dancers to charge their mobile phones while they are dancing on the dance floor.Why do the students in the passage enjoy running on the corridor tiles?
| A．Because the corridor tiles are expensive. |
| B．Because the teachers ask them to do that. |
| C．Because the corridor was built with special tiles. |
| D．Because students like running and jumping. |
After one year, the electricity produced from the tiles can provide enough energy for _______.
| A．over 800 mobile phones |
| B．all the lights of the school |
| C．an electric car to drive 70 miles |
| D．the lights and other equipment in their classrooms. |
The underlined word “inspired” most probably means “ _________”.
| A．encouraged | B．forced |
| C．trained | D．allowed |
What else has Laurence invented besides the corridor tiles from the passage?
| A．A mobile phone. | B．A music player. |
| C．An electric car | D．A special dance floor. |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．Students are not allowed to walk in the corridor. |
| B．Laurence once studied in the British grammar school. |
| C．Laurence has more than one company of his own. |
| D．All the corridor in British schools was built with special kinetic tiles. |
阅读下面四篇材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
| Let’s Go Fishing A wonderful guide for fishing for children. Covers Safety, fish, tackle（钓具）, how to find great fishing places, even how to cook your catch. Includes lots of pictures in it. Ages 8 and up Price:＄8.98 |
A Backyard Vegetable Garden The hobby of gardening is not just for adults. This book will guide your child through the planning, designing, growing, and harvesting of their own vegetable garden. Ages 8 and up Price:＄7.85 |
| Nature Safari This book will make your child learn about nature first-hand. They can Learn facts, crafts, and vocabulary that will increase their study of these natural neighborhoods. Ages 8 and up Price:＄ 7.56 |
Splashing by the Shore If you live by the beach, are planning a vacation to one soon, or just want to pretend you are at the beach, you will have fun learning how to be safe and have a great time in the sand. Crafts, games, facts and party ideas will help you have a good time near the shore. Ages 6-8 Price:＄ 9.95 |
In the book Nature Safari children can learn.
| A．about fish | B．how to plant vegetables |
| C．about the nature | D．how to play on the beach |
Little Tom is seven years old, so his parents can buy him.
| A．Let’s Go Fishing |
| B．Nature Safari |
| C．A Backyard Vegetable Garden |
| D．Splashing by the Shore |
Jack has only sixteen dollars, which books can he buy?
| A．Let’s Go Fishing and Splashing by the Shore |
| B．A Backyard Vegetable Garden and Nature Safari |
| C．A Backyard Vegetable Garden and Splashing by the Shore |
| D．Let’s Go Fishing and Nature Safari |
Which of the following is WRONG?
| A．The four books are suitable for kids aged 8. |
| B．Let’s Go Fishing is a guide book for fishing. |
| C．A Backyard Vegetable Garden is a place for kids to plant vegetables. |
| D．Kids can learn how to be safe and have fun in the sand from Splashing by the Shore. |
The material above may come from.
| A．an ad | B．a menu | C．a report | D．a novel |
An old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to makesurenothing was wrong with them. When they arrived at the doctor’s, they explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple out, the doctor told them that they were physically fine but advised them to start making notes to help them remember things.
Later that night, while watching TV, the old man got upfromhischair and his wife asked, “Where are you going?” He replied, “To the kitchen.” She asked, “Will you get me a cup of icecream?”He replied, “Sure.” She then askedhim, “ Shouldn’t you write it down so you can remember it?” He said, “No, I can remember that.”
When the man was walking towards the kitchen, the woman shouted , “Dear, I would also like some strawberries on top. You had better write that down because I know you’ll forget that.” He answered, “I can remember that. You want acupof ice cream with strawberries.” She added, “Well, I also would like somecreamon top. I know you will forget that so please write it down.” With anger inhisvoice, he said, “I don’t need to write that down! I can remember that.” He then went into the kitchen.
After about 20 minutes， he returnedfromthe kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon（培根）and eggs. She stared at the plate for a moment and said angrily, “You forgot my bread!”The doctor suggested the couple that they should ________.
| A．live with their children? |
| B．keep notes to improve theirmemory |
| C．do some sports |
| D．have an operation |
While watching TV, the wife askedherhusband to take her ________.
| A．some strawberries |
| B．something in the kitchen |
| C．a plate of bacon and eggs |
| D．ice cream with strawberries and cream |
After seeing the doctor, the couple ________.
| A．changed their life totally |
| B．followed the doctor’s advice |
| C．did anything as before |
| D．found the way of taking notes helpful |
The husband got angry becausehiswife ________.
| A．asked him to take her an icecream |
| B．complained he forgot to take her bread |
| C．asked him to takehera plate of bacon and eggs |
| D．remindedhimto write down what he would do |
From the passage we can know that the old couple ________.
| A．still had something wrong with their memory after seeing the doctor |
| B．had poor health, so they went to see their doctor |
| C．obeyed their doctor’s advice and carried it out successfully |
| D．got theirmemoryimproved after seeing the doctor |
Hating someone hurts one’s own health since it causes anger within， and this anger can harm one’s health if it builds too high. Health is wealth， and forgiveness (原谅) is the way to go. Forgiving someone will help to make you feel better and solve the problems about relationships. The following steps may help you：
Recognize the way. Many a time， we don’t know why we hate someone and continue to walk on a road that troubles one’s mental and physical health and happiness. We should be able to recognize the way first that you treat him / her when we come across a certain human being. Once we are able to recognize the way， we can then move on to the next step.
Find the cause. We should try to search within ourselves about what and how that person has hurt us， and why we hate them. Finding a cause helps us to bring closure within ourselves， and we can open up to discussion within ourselves， and even with the person whom we hate.
Face that person. Coming face-to-face with the person whom one hates is a challenge， but facing him / her will lead to peace of mind and a sound sleep at night. Brave up and face that person.
Start a conversation. Once in the presence of the person who is hated， start a conversation and communicate about what bothers you. Being frank about what and how that person’s behavior makes oneself angry will help both discuss problems， and will finally lead to clarification.
Say sorry to him/ her. Apologizing to the disliked person can do wonders for one’s physical and mental being， bringing happiness and satisfaction. Keeping one’s egos (自负) aside and expressing regret are the keys to forgiveness.
Once you forgive a person， be patient and kind to yourself. Express your pain and worries， and do not keep it bottled up. Thanks for the goodness of people around you， and imagine a new life with energy each day. This will help to shape each day free of pain.What can help you to solve the problems about relationships?
What should we do first if we want to forgive a person we hate?
Why do we need to face the person we hate?
What are the keys to forgiveness according to the passage?
What is the passage mainly about?
Many children first learn the value of money by receiving an allowance (pocket money). The purpose is to let children learn from experiences at an age when financial (财务的) mistakes are not very costly.
How much money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish is quite different from family to family. Timing is another consideration. Some children get a weekly allowance. Others get a monthly allowance.
In any case， parents should make clear what， if anything， the child is expected to pay for with the money. At first， young children may spend all of their allowance soon after they receive it. If they do this， they will learn the hard way that spending must be done within a budget (预算). Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until the next allowance. The object is to show young people that a budget requires a choice between spending and saving. Older children may be responsible enough to save money for larger costs， like clothing or electronics.
Many people who have written on the subject of allowances say it is not a good idea to pay your children for work around the home. These jobs are a normal part of family life. Paying children to do other work around the house， however， can be useful. It can even provide an understanding of how a business works.
Allowances give children a chance to experience the three things they do with money. They can share it in the form of gifts or giving a good cause. They can spend it by buying things they want. Or they can save it.
Saving helps children understand that costly goals sometimes need to give up something. You have to cut costs and plan for the future. Requiring children to save part of their allowances can also open the door to future saving and investing. Many banks offer services to help children and teenagers learn about personal finance. A saving account (账户) is an excellent way to learn about the power of compound interest (复利息).
Compounding works by paying interest. So， for example， one dollar invested at two percent interest for two years will get two percent of one dollar and two cents， and so on. That may not seem like a lot， but over time it adds up. Parents give their children allowance in order to ______.
| A．let them make more money |
| B．pay for the housework they do |
| C．let them learn the value of money |
| D．help children manage family finance |
What is the second paragraph mainly about?
| A．The time to give allowance. |
| B．The way to spend allowance. |
| C．How much allowance given to children. |
| D．Considerations taken to give allowances. |
Why are parents advised to offer children allowances as planned?
| A．To have children save money for larger costs. |
| B．To give them more allowances next time. |
| C．To help children learn to make a budget. |
| D．To let children make fewer mistakes. |
What does the writer try to tell us?
| A．The ways of limiting allowances. |
| B．The advice on a better family budget. |
| C．Offering allowance to children properly. |
| D．Teaching children to use allowances wisely. |