As the fifth of seven children， I went to the same public school as my three elder sisters and brother．Every year， each child from the third grade took part in an old school tradition﹣the plant sale held in early May， just before Mother's Day．
That year I was old enough to take part in it． I wanted to surprise my mother， but I didn't have any money． I told my elder sister about it and she gave me some money． When I arrived at the plant sale， I carefully chose my favorite． I watched each plant seriously to make sure that I could find the best geranium（天竺葵）． After school， with the help of my sister I bid it on the neighbor's porch（门廊）．On Mother's Day， I remember how bright my mother's eyes were and how alated she was at my gift．
The year I was fifteen， my younger sister reached the third， grade． She told me that， she wanted to
surprise our mother． Like my elder sister did for me， I gave her some money． And she bought the same gift and we hid it in the same place． When she gave the gift to my mother， I watched them full of pride and happiness． My mother noticed me watching and gave me a soft and secret smile． With a shock at my heart， I smiled back．
I wonder how my mother could pretend （假装） to be surprised at the same sixth child， but as I watched her eyes， I knew she was not pretending．
（1）The writer first took part in the plant sale ．
| A． |
in the third grade |
| B． |
at the age of sixteen |
| C． |
in the fifth grade |
| D． |
at the age of fifteen |
（2）The underlined word "elated" in the second paragraph probably means ．
| A． |
angry |
| B． |
upset |
| C． |
excited |
| D． |
relaxed |
（3）The sixth child bought for her mother．
| A． |
the prettiest rose |
| B． |
the best geranium |
| C． |
the biggest grape |
| D． |
the freshest strawberry |
（4）From the third paragraph， we can know the mother when she got the same gift．
| A． |
refused to accept it |
| B． |
pretended to be happy |
| C． |
felt proud and happy |
| D． |
hid it on the neighbor's porch |
（5）The passage is mainly about ．
| A． |
the best place to hide a gift |
| B． |
a good way to surprise mom |
| C． |
an awful secret of the family |
| D． |
deep love between mom and children |
With the development of economics (经济), the problem of left-behind children (留守儿童) has become a serious social problem. More and more people have realized we should do something to help them.
One of the biggest problems is that the children are all hungry for the love from their parents. Many of them can just get a call or a letter from their parents half a year, a year or even several years, which makes some children lost their parents’ faces. When they meet their own troubles, they have no one to talk with. Nobody gives them enough care.
Because of being too far away from their parents, the left-behind children’s study is the second biggest problem. From a survey (调查) about their study, only two per cent of the children get good results, while ten per cent of them are common and eighty-eight per cent of them are poor. What a pity!
There are also many other problems of the left-behind children, such as having no ability to protect themselves, unhealthy lifestyles, spending too much pocket money and being crazy about Internet and so on.
In a word, to solve all the problems of the left-behind children needs the government, families and schools to try their best together.How many problems are mentioned (提及) in the passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．More than four. |
Which problem is NOTmentioned in the passage?
| A．Having no place to live. |
| B．Being crazy about the Internet. |
| C．Unhealthy lifestyles. |
| D．Not study well. |
What’s the meaning of “some children lost their parents’ faces”?
| A．Some children lost their parents. |
| B．Some children couldn’t find their parents. |
| C．Some children can’t remember what their parents look like. |
| D．Some children can’t get any information about their parents. |
Which of the following sentences isRIGHT?
| A．All of the left-behind children aren’t good at study. |
| B．The left-behind children can see their parents often. |
| C．The left-behind children have much money. |
| D．The left-behind children problem is a social problem. |
What is the best title of the article?
| A．The Left-behind Children |
| B．What is Left-behind Children |
| C．The Problems of the Left-behind Children |
| D．How to help Left-behind Children |
There was once a young man called Paul in a village in the USA. Paul was very lazy because his father was a rich farmer and he didn’t have to work. Mr Smith, a neighbour of his, was a blacksmith (铁匠). He used to work in his shop all day. Paul spent hours and hours watching how the blacksmith worked every day. “Young man, why don’t you try your hand to make a shoe tack (铁钉), even it is only to pass the time?” said the blacksmith one day, “ Maybe it will be useful to you some day.” Finally, the lazy boy began to have a try. After practicing some times, he became skilled and could make very nice tacks.
Years later, Paul’s father died and he lost all the things because of a war (战争). He had to move to another country and live by himself. It happened that there were many shoemakers paying high prices to buy tacks for the shoes, because in that part of the country there was a great need of tacks for soldiers’ shoes. Paul went to talk with them. He told them that he would make the tacks if they could help him find a workshop in the village. The shoemakers agreed. Then Paul made a lot of money by making tacks. “How funny it is!” he said to himself, “Even by making shoe tacks, one can become rich.”Why didn’t Paul have to work?
A. Because he couldn’t do anything.
B. Because he was too lazy.
C. Because his father was very rich.
D. B and C.What’s the Chinese meaning of skilled?
| A．熟练的. | B．适应的. | C．自信的. | D．巧妙的. |
What did Paul do after his father died because of the war?
| A．He travelled to another country. |
| B．He moved to another country. |
| C．He learned to make shoes. |
| D．He started a workshop. |
How many kinds of people appeared in the story except Paul ?
| A．Five. | B．Four. | C．Three. | D．Two. |
What can we learn form the story?
| A．Making tacks is important. |
| B．Wars can make people hard-working. |
| C．Nothing is difficult to learn. |
| D．Everything you learned may be useful. |
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, "Happiness depends upon (取决于)ourselves." In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions（建议） to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future. For example, getting into college or getting a good job －that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.The best title of the passage is______.
| A．Money Makes You Happy |
| B．The Secrets of Happiness |
| C．Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy |
| D．Good Friends Make You Happy |
The passage gives us ______pieces of advice on happiness.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
The writer thinks that______.
| A．everyone knows how to live a happier life |
| B．it's wrong to spend time on work |
| C．hobbies take up too much time |
| D．doing good things for someone can make you happier |
Which of the following is not mentioned（提及）in the passage?
| A．Reading a good book. | B．Traveling to a foreign country. |
| C．Playing a sport. | D．Spending time with close friends. |
Do you always understand the instructions on a bottle of medicine? Here’s one for John. John is twelve years old. He had a bad cold and coughed(咳嗽) day and night. He went to see a doctor and was given some cough medicine. Please read the following instructions and if you can understand them.
| Cough Medicine: The medicine is for a person with a cough. Shake it well before use. Take it three times each day before meals or before sleep. Dose (药量): Age: over 14 2 teaspoonfuls 8~13 1 teaspoonful 4~7 1/2 teaspoonful Dot fit for children below the age of three or old persons with heart trouble. Put it in a cold place. Use it before December 1st, 2004. |
John should take ____________ a day.
| A．2 teaspoonfuls | B．3 teaspoonfuls | C．4 teaspoonfuls | D．1 teaspoonful |
John should ___________ before he takes it.
| A．shake the medicine well | B．eat nothing | C．do some exercises | D．drink a cup of tea |
When people are ____________ years old, they cannot take this medicine.
| A．eighty | B．thirty | C．two | D．twelve |
Dear Mom,
I'm sorry that I can't go back home for Mother's Day next week. On that day, I'll have to go to an important meeting for my boss, who helps me a lot with my work and life here. But I'll find time to see you at home soon.
Mom, thank you for everything you've done for Tim and me. After Dad died ten years ago, you had to work in a supermarket in the daytime and in a restaurant at night. But you always gave us two your love and care. You don't have to work now, but I still remember your coming home and feeling tired many evenings.
Tim is going to finish his studies next month. He said he would move back from school and look for a job near home. I'm glad you won't live by yourself any more. Let's plan to take a trip in the near future. It's been years since the three of us took a trip together.
Happy Mother's Day. I love you!
Best wishes
JohnWhat can we learn about John's mother?
| A．She lives by herself now. |
| B．She still works day and night. |
| C．She will make a plan to save money. |
| D．She used to be too busy to care for her children. |
What do we know from the letter?
| A．John has two brothers. |
| B．John is unhappy with his boss. |
| C．John has to work on Mother's Day. |
| D．Tim will leave home for his job soon. |
Which is said in the letter?
| A．John's father died at work. |
| B．Tim will look for a teaching job. |
| C．John bought a gift for his mother. |
| D．John hopes to take a trip with his family. |