I have read plenty of articles about self﹣improvement these past few months， and most of them tell you that you need to wake up and keep positive（积极的）． When you wake up， you need to think that something great is going to happen today， and that you are going to have a great day． This kind of positive attitude（态度） is supposed to change your whole day．
So this morning I woke up and decided to give it a whirl． The sun was shining brightly through my bedroom window， and it immediately gave me this warm feeling inside． I thought to myself， "Today is going to be a great day． One of the best days ever!" I got out of bed， took my morning shower and began to get dressed． I put on a pair of dress pants I have not warned in a while， followed by my dress shirt and that is when it began． I reached into my left pocket and pulled out what felt like some paper．
You know that feeling of finding a 20 bill in your pants and it feels like free money？Because you forgot all about it and thought you never did？
I pulled out a 100 bill and a 50 bill in the same pocket．It seemed like the best thing that had happened to me these days．Yes，150 starts off my day! I'm sure if someone could have seen the smile on my face， they would have understood， I shouted in joy， with my poor dog looking at me like I was crazy!
Start your morning off thinking you are going to have the best day ever and you just might! I really want to know what will happen next．
（1） made the writer think in a positive way．
A． A person he knew
B． A message he received
C． The articles he read
D． The pants he wore
（2）The meaning of the underlined phrase "give it a whirl" is probably similar to " "．
A．get dressed
B．have a try
C．read books
D．make money
（3）The underlined word "It" in Paragraph 4 refers to ．
A． finding money in the pocket
B． receiving help from others
C． getting up early in the morning
D． enjoying the morning sunshine
（4）What does the passage mainly tell us ？
A． It is important to be honest．
B． Confidence leads us to success．
C． Sharing with others brings us happiness．
D． A positive attitude may bring a good result．
These days, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can open my eyes and improve my language skills. Of course, it can also help me to get good grades at school. Do you know how to read more and learn more? Here are some tips for you.
Clear your purpose for reading
Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. Most people read for two main reasons, pleasure or knowledge. Clearing about your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read, but also remind you why reading the book is important to you, so you will keep reading and complete the book faster.
Read only what you are interested in
No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Whenever you realize that you aren't enjoying the book you are reading, give it up. Remember reading shouldn’t be a chore.
Set a reading goal
It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought. The reason is the books I bought don’t have a due date! I don't need to return those books. Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day. Before you read each book, ask yourself what time you need to complete this book by.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。According to the passage, the writer might be a________.
| A．ruler | B．doctor |
| C．student | D．scientist |
Why do most people read books?
| A．To get the latest news. |
| B．For pleasure or knowledge. |
| C．To improve their language skills. |
| D．To get good grades. |
What should you do when you find the book which you are reading is boring?
| A．Keep on reading. | B．Set a reading goal. |
| C．Try to enjoy it. | D．Give up the book. |
The underlined words “due date” mean ________ in Chinese.
| A．保质期 | B．有效期 | C．归还期 | D．生产日期 |
This passage mainly tells us________.
| A．how to read more and learn more |
| B．how to choose a good book |
| C．how to read faster |
| D．why we should read more books |
In some places around China，the junior high school graduates have to take a P. E. test. The full marks are usually 30 points and it counts for much in the senior high school entrance exam.
In Nanjing the test is held in April. Students have the test in their own schools. Each student is tested on three sports. They can choose long jump, basketball dribbling (运球) or volleyball. The pull-up is for boys and girls can choose the sit-up. Both boys and girls must skip(跳绳) in the test.
Most students find the test easy and more than 90％of them can get full marks. That’s because they have been training for it during the three whole years. Students in Junior Three usually do lots of practice in P. E. classes. The training makes the test easier than it seems to be.
Students in Nanjing don’t need to run a lot for the test, but students in Beijing must do lots of running for the test. Running is one of the sports in test. So in P. E. classes, they usually run a lot. Sometimes they have to run 3,000 meters in one class. Most teachers and parents welcome the P. E. test. They say it helps students build up their health and it’s really useful.
阅读短文，选择正确答案。The P. E. test in Nanjing includes all of these sports except ________.
| A．skipping | B．basketball |
| C．football | D．volleyball |
Students in Nanjing have the P. E. test in _______.
| A．spring | B．Junior One | C．autumn | D．Junior Two |
The underlined word “pull-up” means “_______” in Chinese.
| A．仰卧起坐 | B．引体向上 | C．俯卧撑 | D．跳高 |
Most students get high marks in the test because________.
| A．they are really strong |
| B．it’s so easy that all of them can get full marks |
| C．they have been training for the test during the three years |
| D．their parents help them |
What do most teachers and parents think of the P. E. test?
| A．It is difficult. | B．It is easy. |
| C．It is useless. | D．It is useful. |
I was in line waiting to pay. A little boy in the front was buying some clothes.
I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change (零钱). It seemed that he had broken his pig bank (猪形储蓄罐) to do this shopping. However, the cashier told him he was $ 8.00 short after counting his money.
It was clear that the boy had already used all the money. The lady in front of me said, “Well, I could pay half of that.” I told the boy that I could pay the other half. We searched our handbags. However, both of us only had ten-dollar bills (纸币). Other customers behind began searching their pockets to find some change. It was amazing and moving that all these strangers seemed to have the same idea. All of us wanted to help the boy. Within minutes the cashier said, “I have too much money.” The cashier didn’t need our ten-dollar bills. Then the lady in front of me said, “Wait! I didn’t get a chance to give anything!”
I smiled at her and said, “You did your share, because it was your idea and you started all this.” The little boy smiled and thanked us. I was left with a good feeling. I saw the love and goodness of others all around me. The woman in front of me smiled and said, “It feels good to give, doesn’t it?” I smiled back and said, “Yes!”
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。Where might the story happen?
| A．In a restaurant. | B．In a shop. |
| C．In the library. | D．On the street. |
What is this passage mainly about?
| A．Love and goodness. |
| B．Culture and tradition. |
| C．Friendship and honesty. |
| D．Communication and understanding. |
How much were the clothes that the boy wanted to buy?
| A．$ 8.00. | B．Ten dollars. |
| C．All his money. | D．All his money and another $ 8.00. |
Why did the writer and the woman both feel glad?
| A．Because the boy had saved some money. |
| B．Because they both didn’t need to give anything. |
| C．Because the cashier didn’t look down on the boy. |
| D．Because all the customers around were willing to help the boy. |
Which of the following statement is true?
| A．The boy couldn’t afford the clothes with his own money. |
| B．The lady in front of me didn’t get the chance to help the boy. |
| C．Both of the lady and me paid ten dollars for the boy at last. |
| D．The cashier didn’t want others to pay for the clothes. |
任务型阅读。
Most of middle school students always wear school uniforms when they are at school , but they also want to make themselves look fashionable(时髦的) and nice.
They can’t make money now. Is it necessary for them to wear labels(品牌)? Some students show us their ideas.
Bill: I get new clothes and shoes quite often. My parents buy them for me. I buy things because I like them. I get angry if I don’t get what I want. I think it’s important to wear labels. My favorite label is Nike because it’s the best maker I think.
Kate: My mum buys me clothes and shoes. On my birthdays I buy my own. I always go for labels because they make me look in fashion. But I don’t think it’s important to wear labels. I buy things because I like them, not because of the price or the labels.
Paul: My mother buys me clothes. I don’t think labels are important. But my favorite label is Adidas. And I sometimes can’t get the things I want , because my mother can’t afford(买得起) them . I just wait until she has enough money.What do most of students wear at school?
Who buys new clothes and shoes for Bill?
When can Kate buy her own clothes?
Is Nike Paul’s favorite label?
What does Paul do if his mother can’t afford the things?
Reading books is a good hobby for all kinds of reasons. First, reading books is fun. You can always keep yourself happy if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a relaxing hobby, too. You can really become lost in a book.
Next, you can read a book anywhere: in a car, in a waiting-room, on a plane or in bed. All you need is a book! Reading is a convenient hobby as it is easy to stop and then start again.
Another good reason for reading books is that it is useful. If you read as a hobby you will get better and better at it. This makes you read faster and become easier at understanding what you read. If you read enough, you will probably find that your schoolwork becomes much better.
Some people say that reading is out of date. This is not true. You can read on computers and, the more you read, the better your computer skills will be.
Good readers are most likely to be good writers, too. They are usually good at spelling as well, and have more things to write about. Reading books is a wonderful hobby. Why not start reading right now?The passage mainly tells us______.
A. the best place to read books
B. how to read books
C. why reading is a good hobbyWhat does the underlined word“convenient”mean in Chinese?
A. 复杂的 B. 方便的 C. 流行的Which of the following is true?
A. Reading books is bad for school work.
B. Reading books helps you study better.What will you be if you are a good reader according to the last paragraph?
A. A writer. B. A worker. C. A doctor.The passage suggests us______.
A. not reading too much
B. reading right now
C. becoming a writer