A little stream (小溪) ran down from a high mountain through many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert (沙漠). “I went through so many difficulties. I should have no problem crossing the desert,” she thought. As she started, she found herself slowly disappearing (消失) into the sand. After many tries, she still failed. “Maybe I can’t reach the ocean(海洋),” she said sadly to herself.
At this time, a deep voice said: “If a breeze (微风) can cross the desert, so can a river.” It was the voice of the desert. But the little stream answered: “That’s because a breeze can fly, but I cannot.”
“That’s because you can’t give up(放弃) what you are. Let yourself evaporate (蒸发) into the breeze, it can take you across,” said the desert. “Give up what I am now? No! No!” The little stream could not accept this idea. “The breeze can carry the vapor (蒸汽) across the desert and let it leave as rain. The rain will form (形成) a river again,” said the desert. “And whether you’re a river or vapor, your nature (本性) never changes.”
Hearing this, the little stream went into the open arms of the breeze. It carried her to the next period of her life.
The course of our lives is like the experience(经历) of the little stream. If you want to go through difficulties in your life to head for success(成功), you should also change the way you are.
Before getting to the desert, the stream .
A.met no difficulties |
B.believed her ability to cross the desert |
C.knew well about the desert |
D.started to worry about herself |
What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to(指的是)?
A.The stream. | B.The breeze. |
C.The vapor. | D.The desert. |
What is the main idea of the story?
A.Our lives can be as difficult as the little stream’s. |
B.The road to success is not always that easy. |
C.We should do the right thing whatever others say. |
D.To succeed (成功), we should change the way we used to be. |
It's 2050.The Earth is dying,and moving to Mars seems to be the only way out for humans.A team of American astronauts (宇航员) begin to search on Mars.This is what the movie Red Planet begins with.Known as the Red Planet,Mars is the favourite of writers and filmmakers.
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the next planet beyond the Earth.Mars is the only planet whose surface can be seen from the Earth.It is about half size of our planet.
The surface of Mars is more like the Earth than any other planet.But it is further from the Sun than the Earth,so temperatures on Mars are much lower.Plants and animals can not live now on Mars.But many scientists still believe that such life may have been on Mars long ago.
On 6th August,1996,scientists discovered a piece of rock from Mars,which fell to the Earth 13,000 years ago.10 years later,some scientists still didn't accept that there was life on Mars.People may not be sure about life on Mars until a sample (样本) of life is brought back.Some further researches are being done in many countries.If you want to know more,please click www.spaceexploration.com.
Choose the right answer according to the passage.
(1)Why is the movie Red Planet mentioned?
A. |
To introduce the topic. |
B. |
To advise readers to go to Mars. |
C. |
To compare Mars with the Earth. |
D. |
To tell stories about American astronauts. |
(2)What do we know about Mars?
A. |
Mars is as big as the Earth in size. |
B. |
Mars is the fourth planet from the Earth. |
C. |
The surface of Mars is similar to that of the Earth. |
D. |
Mars is one of the planets whose surfaces can be seen from the Earth. |
(3)No life exists on Mars because .
A. |
it is too soft |
B. |
it is too far |
C. |
it is too small |
D. |
it is too cold |
(4)What did scientists find from Mars in 1996?
A. |
Some plants. |
B. |
Some animals. |
C. |
A piece of rock. |
D. |
Some water. |
(5)The passage is most probably taken from .
A. |
a notice |
B. |
a website |
C. |
a diary |
D. |
a tour guide |
Leo was a small and thin boy living in a small village.Some boys in the village often bulliedhim and Leo was afraid.
One day,an old wizard (魔法师) went by the village and saw Leo being bullied.So when the bad boys left,he gave Leo a lion's tail. "It's a magic tail." the wizard said, "When someone wears it and acts bravely.he or she will um into a strong lion."" Leo hung the lion's tail behind his body and decided to leach the bed boys a lesson.
But when the boys came,Leo was afraid and tried to run away.Yet they caught him.Suddenly,Leo showed the tail and remembered what the wizard had said.He became brave.He looked them in the eyes and said he would make them regret doing that.Leo felt the goose bumps (鸡皮疙瘩) all over his body, "This means that I am turning into a lion." he thought.The boys ran away in fear.Leo wanted to catch them,but he found his legs were as short as before.
When the wizard saw it,he came to Leo.Leo was very happy,though a little disappointed because his lion body had lasted only a short time.
"You are great." said the wizard, "But have you ever seen a lion fighting?No one fights with lions because they know how brave and strong lions are." Yes.Leo had never seen a lion fighting.He suddenly understood that he didn't really turn into a lion and that what really worked was his brave heart.
Choose the right answer according to the passage.
(1)What's probably the meaning of the underlined word "bullied" in paragraph one?
A. |
Hurt. |
B. |
Missed. |
C. |
Changed. |
D. |
Encouraged. |
(2)What can we learn about Leo from the passage?
A. |
He was a small and fat boy. |
B. |
He got a tail from a wizard. |
C. |
He got on well with everyone. |
D. |
He was made fun of because of his tail. |
(3)Which of the following is right?
A. |
Leo caught the bad boys after he became a lion. |
B. |
The wizard fought with Leo against the bad boys. |
C. |
The tail made Leo brave to fight against the bad boys. |
D. |
The bad boys had courage to fight against a real lion. |
(4)How did Leo feel after the bad boys ran away?
A. |
Tired but happy. |
B. |
Worried but surprised. |
C. |
Sad but relaxed. |
D. |
Disappointed but pleased. |
(5)What's the best title of the passage?
A. |
An old wizard. |
B. |
A small boy. |
C. |
A magic tail. |
D. |
A strong lion. |
Carnival
Carnival is the last big festival in summer in Brazil,which may begin 40 days before Easter every year.During the festival,to celebrate their traditions,Brazilians sing and dance in dance halls and clubs,on the streets and beaches or anywhere else in Brazil.
Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most popular traditional festivals celebrated in China,falling on the fifth of the fifth lunar month.The most famous and greatest tradition is holding Dragon Boat races,In addition,during the festival people make and eat Zongzi.Hanging herbs (草药) on the front door is also popular,which is meant to protect people from evil (邪恶) and illness.
Solnal
Koreans celebrate Solnal,the lunar New Year,with other East Asian countries.Solnal is a time for Koreans to celebrate the traditions with their family.On New Year's Day,people put on traditional clothes and put food on a special table for the dead members of their family.Family enjoy activities such as kite flying and dancing.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the US and it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year.On the day Americans say I "Thank you" to their family,friends and people that help them.On Thanksgiving,people usually have a big turkey dinner and a special party with their family.
Choose the right answer according to the passage.
(1)Where is Carnival celebrated?
A. |
In China. |
B. |
In Brazil. |
C. |
In Korea. |
D. |
In the US. |
(2)Why do people hang herbs on Dragon Boat Festival?
A. |
To put family under protection. |
B. |
To prepare a big dinner for family. |
C. |
To have a special party with family. |
D. |
To offer food to dead family members. |
(3)What activity takes place on Korean New Year's day?
A. |
Boat races. |
B. |
Kite flying. |
C. |
Turkey cooking. |
D. |
Front door cleaning. |
(4)When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
A. |
About 40 days before Easter. |
B. |
On the last day of lunar year. |
C. |
On the fifth of the fifth lunar month. |
D. |
On the fourth Thursday of November. |
(5)What do Carnival and Solnal have in common?
A. |
They are celebrated on the same day. |
B. |
They are both celebrated in East Asian countries. |
C. |
People wear the same clothes during the two festivals. |
D. |
People dance to celebrate their traditions during the two festivals. |
Li Tao,a Junior 1 student,was quite busy over the past winter vacation but not just with homework.Li,together with his 10 classmates made a volunteer group to call on people to join in The "Clean Your Plate Campaign" (光盘行动) .
The 11 students went to many restaurants and told people the importance of saving food. "Excuse me,do you know that 950 million people around the world still haven't got enough to eat?Please don't waste food." They would say that hundreds of times every day.
China in these years has serious problems with wasted food.CCTV reports that the food Chinese people waste every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year.
Chinese people are well ﹣ known for being generous (慷慨的).Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food.
To reduce food waste is a big task,and it needs time.It's important that everyone should do their bit,just like Li.Did you finish your meals today?
Judge the following statements True(T) or False(F).
(1)Li Tao was only busy with his homework over the past winter vacation.
(2)The 11 students went to the same restaurant and said the same words many times.
(3)The problems with wasted food in China are serious.
(4)Many Chinese people feel proud if their guests have eaten all the food.
(5)Everyone should save food to reduce food waste.
It is nine o'clock on Sunday evening.Anna isn't listening to her favorite pop music.Instead,she is reading a book called The Call of the Wild.For one thing,Ms.Woo,her teacher asked her to write a report about the book.For another,the book is so wonderful that she can't wait to finish it.
The main character of the book is a dog called Buck.He lives happily in California with his owner Judge Miller.But some people found gold in Canada and they want big and strong dogs to work in the snow.So someone steals Buck and sells him as a sled(雪橇) dog.Soon Buck comes to Canada. Hemeets many difficulties and he has to learn to take care of himself.Buck becomes the lead dog finally.Later,Hal becomes Buck's new owner.Hal is a bad man and often beats Buck.Luckily,Buck is saved by a kind man John Thornton.However,some people kill John... |
(1)What does Anna think of The Call of the Wild?(根据短文内容回答问题)
(2)Who wrote the book The Call of the Wild?(根据短文内容回答问题)
(3)How many owners of Buck are mentioned in the passage?
(根据短文内容回答问题)
(4)In the passage,the underlined word "He" refers to .
(5)What do you think may happen to Buck next?(不超过20个词)