“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. It first appeared in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Tests have shown that children from different backgrounds have benefited(受益) from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional (偶然的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number who can watch it regularly. The programs all use songs, stories, jokes, and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.
Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories （理论）of its creators, thethe support by the government and private (私人的) businesses, and the skillful use of all kinds of TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.
Why is Sesame Street shown many times during the week?
| A．More children can benefit from it. |
| B．Children can watch it 5 times a week. |
| C．Many schools can use it in classes. |
| D．Children can watch it again and again. |
What can children learn from Sesame Street mainly?
| A．Singing skills. | B．Drawing skills. |
| C．Basic knowledge. | D．Storytelling. |
What is the most important reason for Sesame Street to be successful?
| A．Because it is supported by the government and businesses. |
| B．Because it is based on educational theories. |
| C．Because it gives parents chances to see famous stars. |
| D．Because it gets children interested in learning. |
The aim of students who come to school is to study．But study requires a right way, or you waste either the time or the money. The following are the ways for studying.
The best time for reading is morning, because in the morning, the air is fresh and the mind is clear. For that reason, we can get good results.
In studying we must have patience. If we have not known a text well, we must read it again. We should not read the next one till we have learned the first one.
When we are studying, we must put our hearts into the book, or we can get nothing from the book while we are reading.
We must always ask “ why” . If it is not well understood, write it down and ask our teachers or our parents, brothers or friends. In any possible way, we must know it completely and what we’ve learned can be used well and made better.
Though there are many ways for studying, the above mentioned will be quite enough if we can keep them in heart and do so.The article tell us ________
| A．the importance of reading |
| B．to read in the morning |
| C．about the ways of studying |
| D．to have patience in studying |
We’d better read in the morning because ________
| A． it’s easy for us to get good results |
| B．the air is fresh and the mind is clear |
| C． it’s difficult to get good results. |
| D．both A and B |
If we can’t put our heart into the book when we read, it is ________
| A． easy to understand it well. |
| B． possible to get something from it. |
| C．impossible for us to get something from it |
| D．possible to learn something from it |
A small ,white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree and it has been there for the past ten years or so.
It all began because my husband Justin hated Christmas—oh, not the true meaning of Christmas.Overspending was one thing, but compared to the difficult experience of choosing gifts—running around at the last minute to get a tie for Uncle Harry and a pair of gloves for Grandma…,spending money is nothing. I felt too tired to think of any special gifts.
Knowing Justin felt the same way, I decided one year not to buy the usual shirts, sweaters, ties and so on. I reached for something special just for Justin. The inspiration came in an unusual way.
Our son Kevin, who was 12 that year, was wrestling （摔跤）at the junior level at the school he attended; and shortly before Christmas, there was a match against a team sponsored (赞助) by an inner-city church.These youngsters, dressed in such worn-out shoes that shoe strings seemed to be the only thing holding them together, while our boys were in their blue and gold uniforms and new wrestling shoes.
As the match began, I was shocked to see that the other team were wrestling without wearing helmets (头盔) to protect their ears. Well, our boys ended up defeating them. We took every weight class.
Justin, seated beside me, shook his head sadly, “I wish just one of them could have won,” he said. “They have a lot potential (潜力) , but losing like this could take the heart out of them.” Justin loved kids—all kids, and he knew them, having coached little league football and baseball. That’s when the idea for his present came. That afternoon, I went to a local sporting goods store and bought different kinds of wrestling helmets and shoes. I sent them to inner-city church without leaving my name.
On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside telling Justin what I had done and that was his gift from me. His smile was the brightest thing about Christmas that year and since then the envelope has become the highlight of our Christmas. Justin hated Christmas because _____.
| A．he didn’t enjoy receiving gifts |
| B．he had a hard time choosing gifts |
| C．he spent too much money buying gifts |
| D．he disliked putting gifts under the Christmas tree |
We know from the passage that the team sponsored by inner-city church_____.
| A．were well dressed |
| B．paid no attention to safety |
| C．feared Kevin’s team |
| D．couldn’t afford a helmet |
How did Justin feel about the team’s failure ?
| A．Upset | B．Angry | C．Hopeless | D．Shameful |
Why did the writer send gifts to the inner-city church without leaving her name ?
| A．To avoid being thanked |
| B．To play a joke on Justin |
| C．To give Justin a surprise |
| D．To protect her private information |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
| A．The Church Gift | B．A Special Note | C．The White Envelope | D．A Christmas Card |
How many days does the Beer Festival last?
| A．3. | B．4. | C．5. | D．6. |
Traditional Pub Food is served every day except ___________.
| A．Monday & Friday | B．Saturday & Sunday | C．Monday & Saturday | D．Friday & Sunday |
Which information helps you if you want to order at home from the Pub?
| A．18 Brinkley Rd Dullingham. | B．Newmarket. | C．Tel: 01638 507327. | D．Free House. |
According to the advertisement,the pub is run by_________.
| A．a family | B．a friend | C．a farm | D．a boss |
.During Beer Festival,guests can easily get _________.
| A．Adanms Best Bitter | B．Broadside | C．Guest Beers | D．all above |
One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting.I was looking forward to a quiet view of the art works.
A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me chatted nonstop between themselves.I watched them a moment and decided the wife was doing all the talk.I admired the husband’s patience for putting up with her continuous talk.Distracted by their noise,I moved on.
I met with them several times as I moved through the different rooms of art.Each time I heard her constant burst of words,I moved away quickly.
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a purchase when the couple came near to the exit.Before they left,the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a white object.He extended it into a long stick and then tapped his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket.
“He’s a brave man.”The clerk at the counter said,”Most of us would give up if wewere blinded at such a young age.During his recovery he made a promise that his life wouldn’t change.So ,as before,he and his wife come in whenever there’s a new art show.”
“But what dose he get out of the art?”I asked,“He can’t see.”
“Can’t see?You’re wrong.He sees a lot.More than you or I do.”The clerk said,“His wife describes each painting so he can see it in his head.”
I learned something about patience,courage and love that day.I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without sight and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to change his life.And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away hand in hand.The young couple were at an art museum ________.
| A．to show their love | B．to appreciate art |
| C．to discuss paintings | D．to describe paintings |
“…I moved away quickly.”in Paragraph 3 shows that the writer ________.
| A．was in the hope of visiting more rooms | B．was in a hurry to buy some gifts |
| C．was tired of the nonstop talking | D．was not interested in the art show |
We can infer from the passage that the husband _________.
| A．was not born blind | B．couldn’t stand his wife |
| C．knew nothing about art | D．completely depended on his wife |
After hearing what the clerk had said about the couple,the writer was ________.
| A．encouraged | B．excited | C．touched | D．annoyed |
The passage is mainly about ___________.
| A．the importance of art | B．good manners in public |
| C．patience of a husband | D．love between a couple |
March 24th
This morning, we had a school trip to the Dashan Collection House, a building of two floors. It is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We took the school bus and arrived at 9:00. When we entered the collection house, our eyes were caught by a collection of old photos of the town on the walls of the front hall. Those photos told us something about the history of the town. And then in the Art Room, we saw many pictures of the countryside. The colors of the flowers and trees are rich and bright. All at once, I lost myself in the beauty of nature.
Then we went upstairs. On the left, there were over one hundred different clocks. The oldest clock was already more than two hundred years old. To my surprise, the clocks all worked well and they could tell the right time. It was then ten o’clock, and some clocks produced different beautiful sounds. It seemed to be a concert. How amazing!
On the right there was also a stone collection. The stones were from all over the country. They were in different sizes, colors and shapes. Some looked like different kinds of animals. I really liked one stone that looked like a little monkey. It looked very nice.
The collections there were wonderful. So they stayed there until 11:30 in the morning. I had a great time and really liked the school trip.
1. On which day did the writer have a school trip?
On .
2. Where did the writer go for the school trip?
The writer went to
3. What did the writer see in the Art Room?
The writer saw .
4.How many kinds of collections are mentioned in the passage?
There are kinds.
5. How long did they stay there?
For .