Nature is amazing! Take a close look at the world of insects （昆虫） and you will discover many unbelievable things． Consider butterflies， for example． They have beautiful， colorful wings，and strong，steady flying skills． On summer days， we see them flying gracefully over flower gardens and wild fields．
But， do you know that butterflies live three separate lives before they become the flying insects we all know？ They begin their lives as one thing， change into another， and then another．
Finally， they change into beautiful flying insects． It's true． And it's one of the wonders of nature．
In the beginning， there is an egg， it's usually small and colorful． A female butterfly lays an egg on a leaf of a plant． When you look at this tiny egg， it's hard to believe that in a few days， it will become something completely different．
In time， it changes into a new life． No longer the small egg becomes a walking insect． This insect is called a caterpillar． It now has legs， eyes， a mouth and a large body． A new life has begun．
The caterpillar eats， and eats， and eats． It can walk． It can see．But it is still not a butterfly．Soon，after growing big， the caterpillar makes a cover for itself． It wraps （包裹） itself in this nice protective blanket and goes to sleep． This stage （阶段） of a butterfly's life is known as the "pupa" stage．
What happens next is truly amazing!
After a period of time， the blanket breaks and a wet， weak butterfly appears．It now has six legs，a mouth， eyes and wings． Soon， the wings fill with blood，and the beautiful，colorful butterfly spreads its wings and flies away．
After a few weeks pass， this adult butterfly lays her eggs， and the cycle begins all over again．
This is just one example of the wonders of nature． Look around the natural world， and you will learn many truly amazing things．
（1） is a "caterpillar"．
（2）According to the passage， it's clear that butterflies ．
A． have three separate lives in all
B． have colorful wings with no legs
C． can be seen in flower gardens in summer
D． are small eggs with no color at the beginning
（3）The last paragraph means we should ．
A． take a close look at the insect world
B． protect all kinds of animals and plants
C． discover the different forms of different things
D． go into the nature and enjoy the wonders of the world
In 2011,Matthew Kaplan created the Be O.N.E. Project, an anti-bullying(反对恃强凌弱)program for middle school students. Radio Disney is going to present him with a Hero for Change Award.
REPORTER: Why did you create the Be O.N.E. Project ?
MATTHEW: Because of my brother. He used to a really confident kid, but now ____.
REPORTER: What tips do you give kids for dealing with bullies?
MATTHEW: The biggest thing is that____. You are not as alone as you think.
REPORTER: Are there any stories you want to share with us?
MATTHEW:A few weeks ago .I was at a school in Virginia. There was a kid who said something very simple , like “I don’t usually feel like I have friends but this program really helped.” After his words, about six people stood up and said sorry to that boy. I think .
REPORTER: How did it feel to get this Hero for Change Award?
MATTHEW:I was so surprised, because.To be a role model is great.
REPORTER: What advice would you give kids about being a hero for change?
MATTHEW: You should find the problems and take action to solve them. The action doesn’t have to be big, and . You don’t have to create an organization or go out and change the world. You can change your little corner of the world.
| A．there are so many kids out there doing great things for other people |
| B．he is shy and quiet |
| C．it can be as simple as opening a door for someone |
| D．there are people who are there to help |
E.it was probably a moment that changed his life
“You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.” I believe it is a normal thought in today’s society to just let life happen to us. I also believe that we sometimes destroy our well-planned thoughts about success because it’s easier to just continue as usual rather than “try” with the possible failure in mind.
Most people never get moving because they don’t know what they want. Without a certain result already set in your mind, it’s really difficult to get going, and even if you do, your attention may soon disappear and you give up before too long.
Why not consider what’s really important in your life? Write down what excites you, what would truly make you happy and what problems you have. At the end of the week, take a careful look at the notes you’ve taken .You’ll soon begin to see a clearer picture of what direction you should be going towards.
Knowledge is useless without action. You read many books but your life will stay the same if you don’t use the knowledge. Knowledge is fantastic but it will not change your life until it is used. I love to read personal development material to keep a positive attitude towards my life , but I also realize that if I don’t set goals to achieve, then I will always be a talk the talk person who is great at giving advice but useless at realizing it .If you have no plans of practicing what you say, then it may be best to keep your mouth closed.
Do you want know who you are? Don’t ask, Act! Action will explain you. Whatever excuses we have for not living up to our talent, the fact is that time will always move forward. Be whatever you want to be and whatever you can be. Always remember the only limits(限制）we have are the ones we create for ourselves. Life is not what we think. It is what we experience when we behave according to the thoughts we have.What will happen if you have the possible failure in your mind?
| A．You will destroy your well-planned thoughts about success. |
| B．You’ll have great pressure and try not to make any mistakes. |
| C．You will try your best and come up with a much better plan, |
| D．You’ll put all the opportunities to good use to try your plan. |
In Paragraph Two, the writer wants to.
| A．tell us what people need to get success |
| B．show us what people set in their mind |
| C．talk about why people should practice |
| D．explain why people stop going ahead |
What does the underlined part “a talk the talk person “ mean in the passage?
| A．A person who is good at giving talks. |
| B．A person who talks big but does nothing. |
| C．A person who is active in talking. |
| D．A person who is an energetic talker. |
Which of the following is NOT true of the passage?
A. Knowledge is fantastic when it’s used, or it’s useless.
B, Knowledge is useless without action.
C. Success always us from succeeding but ourselves.What is the best title for the passage?
| A．See a Clear Picture of Life |
| B．Taking Actions Leads to Success |
| C．Set Your Goals to Achieve |
| D．Actions Speak Louder than Words |
Blind imitation(模仿）is destroying yourself. To common people, imitation appears attractive; to creative people ,imitation is misleading.
In the early stages of skill or character(性格）development, imitation is helpful, When I first learned to cook, I used recipes and really cooked some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why did I have to follow someone else’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models(榜样） is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle. They help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without depending on them.
In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we hold poor role models. As a child, if you watched people whose lives pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you’ll get the results of the weak choices of others.
In the field of entertainment, our culture appreciates famous people. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be awful. If you are going to follow someone, concentrate on their talent, not their bad character or behaviors.
People like the person who is willing to act on their sudden inspiration to create something particular. Think of the things and people that have affected you most deeply. They moved you because their creations were caused by inspiration, not desperation(绝望）. The world is changed not by those who do similar work before them but by those who do creative work. Creative people are full of new ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; It is what to do with the material to knock at the door of imagination.
Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given and leave behind what does not serve you. Then you can say, “If I have announced my success, it’s by learning lessons from my ancestors’ failure.”Imitation is useful when you
| A．know you are common |
| B．lose the balance of life |
| C．begin to learn something new |
| D．get tired of daily life |
In order not to get the bad result of imitation, we should
| A．Forget daily fear and pain |
| B．choose the right example |
| C．ask others for decisions |
| D．stay away from stars |
The author thinks the world moves on because of those who
| A．turn their original ideas into real things |
| B．influence others with their knowledge |
| C．discover what their ancestors did |
| D．put different materials to good use |
The trouble a creator faces is
| A．what to learn from other people |
| B．how to affect other people deeply |
| C．how to search for more materials |
| D．how to use imagination creatively |
What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?
| A．To compare imitation with creation. |
| B．To criticize the characters of role models. |
| C．To sow the importance of creativity. |
| D．To explain the ways of achieving success. |
Many of us have been troubled by junk mail or phone calls from salespeople. We are especially that our personal information has been leaked(泄露）。
Here comes some good news. On Dec. 28，China’s top law-making body made rules to personal information online and public interests(利益）。Such a decision is timely and . Online information safety has been a problem no Internet laws. Some people are making use of the Internet to damage(损害）the rights and interests of the nation and people.
Liu Yang ,a bank officer in Beijing said to China Daily that he has received many from a school that asked he was interested in security(证券）classes.” I am for a licensing examination, but I’d like to know how those schools could know that if the examination organizers didn’t my information,” he said.
The trading of personal information is not in the rules .Companies and government staff who break the rules will be .If people find their information has been online, they have the right to ask websites to delete it .
The rules also ask Internet to give their real names to service providers. Some main micro-blogging services, Tencent Weibo and Sina Weibo, already started asking users to stop online rumors(谣言）and create a healthy online .But users can continue to use their Web names when posting something online.
Making laws to protect personal information and stop junk electronic information is in other countries .Nearly 100 countries have such laws, including the US, the UK and Japan.
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Selena Gomez won Favorite Female Singer at 2014 Kids’ Choice Awards on March 29. It is a very important awards show held every year in America.
Gomez was born on July 22,1992 in Texas. The 22-year-old girl is an all-round star----she not only acts well but also sings a lot of popular songs. At the age of 7, Gomez first played with a purple dinosaur on the TV show Barney and Friends. In 2007, Gomez acted in Wizards of Waverly Place (《少年魔法师》)，which was a big success. After that, she played different roles in many films and become more and more popular.
Gomez made her own band at the age of 17. Fans love her songs because of her beautiful voice. By fan, she has released (发行) three albums (专辑). She also has a good sense of fashion. Gomez wore a beautiful dress at the Kids’ Choice Award. It made her lovely and she shone the whole night.
Charity is an important part in Gomez’s life. In October 2008, she was named UNICEF’s spokes-person （联合国儿童基金会的发言人）for Trick-or-Treat, which encourages children to raise money on Halloween to help poor children around the world. She said that she was excited to encourages other kids to make a difference in the world.The underline word “all-round” means “ ” in Chinese.
| A．闻名世界的 | B．受人尊敬的 | C．多才多艺的 | D．能言善辩的 |
was (were) very successful and after that Selena Gomez become more and more popular.
| A．Barney and Friends | B．Wizards of Waverly Place |
| C．Her three albums | D．Her charity activities |
People like her songs because.
| A．her voice is beautiful | B．she is a movie star |
| C．she looks pretty | D．she is lovely |
We can learn from the last paragraph that Selena Gomez is .
| A．fond of Halloween | B．helpful to children |
| C．good at dress up | D．talented in music |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Selene Gomez played a purple dinosaur in Barney and Friends. |
| B．Selene Gomez started a band at the age of 7. |
| C．Selene Gomez wore a dress on the night of March 29, 2014. |
| D．Selene Gomez loves to spend Halloween with children. |