Once there was a famine （饥荒） in the town． A rich and kind baker （ 面包师 ） sent some bread to twenty of the poorest children． He said to them， "In this basket， there is some bread for you． Each of you can have one loaf（一条面包） every day until the hard days end．"
The impatient children couldn't wait to gather around the basket． They shouted and fought for the bread because each wished to have the largest loaf． At last they went away without even thanking the good gentleman． But Shirley， a poorly﹣dressed little girl， did not join them．
Instead， she remained standing modestly in the distance． When the other children left， she took the smallest loaf left in the basket， kissed the gentleman's hand and went home．
The next day the children were as rude as before． Poor shy Shirley still took the smallest loaf． When she got home， her mother cut the bread open． Many new shining pieces of silver fell out of it． Her mother was very surprised and said， "Take the money back to the good gentleman at once， for it must have got into the loaf by accident． Be quick， Shirley! Be quick!"
But when the little girl gave the rich man her mother's message， he said， "No， no， my child． It was no mistake． I put silver into the smallest loaf to reward you because you are a kind and honest girl． Go home， and the money is yours now．"
（1）From the story， we know the twenty children lived a life．
A． happy
B． poor
C． rich
D． comfortable
（2）The rich baker gave to the children．
A． some bananas
B． some books
C． some clothes
D． some bread
（3）When the other children shouted and fought for the bread， Shirley ．
A． stood modestly in the distance
B． shouted at them
C． joined them
D． laughed at them
（4）Shirley's mother let her when she saw the money．
A． buy some food
B． hide it quickly
C． give it back to the rich man
D． tell her father the news
（5）The story tells us that ．
A． it's not important to say thanks to others
B． fighting with others can help us get more
C． Shirley's mother didn't like her
D． a kind and honest person will be rewarded
Yancheng History Museum is closed on _______
| A．Monday | B．Friday | C．Saturday | D．Sunday |
Tommy is an 8-year-old boy. He wants to visit the City Flower Show with his parents. How much will they pay?
| A．75yuan | B．100yuan | C．125yuan | D．150yuan |
If you want to get more information about English Winter Camp, you can _________.
| A．go to Canada |
| B．write to CEE/CCIEE |
| C．call at (0515)6606-2607 |
| D．send an e-mail to Yancheng Teachers University |
_____ will give Performances in Pop Music in Yandu Park.
| A．Bands | B．Dancers | C．Singers | D．Both A and C |
How old is “old”? The answer has changed over the years. Two Hundred years ago, you were old at 35. At the beginning of the 20th century, the average life span (平均寿命) was 45. In 1950, 70-year-olds were really old. Today, a healthy 70-year-old is still thought young.
So, how old is “old”? The answer is one you’ve heard many times, from all kinds of people. “You are as old (or young) as you feel.” Your age simply tells you how many years you have lived. Your body tells you how well you’ve lived.
“Nobody grows old by living a number of years,” wrote a writer. “People grow old when they don’t have their ideals (理想).” People shouldn’t have the wrong ideas about aging. Sometimes, older minds can be as bright as young minds. Alice Brophy once said, “It makes me unhappy when people say, ‘You look young for your age.’ What does that mean? You know you can die old at 30 and live young at 80.”About 100 years ago, the average life span was __________.
| A．35 | B．45 | C．70 | D．80 |
The meaning of the word “aging” is __________.
| A．growing old | B．staying young | C．keeping healthy | D．feeling unhappy |
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
| A．Old people are not as bright at young people. |
| B．All older people are healthy and strong. |
| C．Aging does not mean you become unhealthy. |
| D．Most older people are unhealthy and poor. |
The passage is mainly(主要地) about _________.
| A．the average life span | B．aging |
| C．the 20th century | D．older people and young people |
Most people in America live in small family groups. More than a quarter of homes in America have only got one person in them. Some of these are old people but some are people of twenty or thirty years old who would like to live alone. 35％ of homes have two people in them, and another 17％ have three people. 15％have four people in them, and the other homes have five or more.
The families in America are small. It is unusual for parents to have more than two children. When children are about eighteen or nineteen years old, they leave their parents’ homes, and they often go to different cities. Sometimes they only visit their parents two or three times a year.How many people in America have 3 people living in them?
| A．17% | B．15% | C．35% | D．5% |
At what age do children in America usually go away from. heir parents’ homes？
| A．About 30 or 31 | B．About 20 or 21 | C．About I ? or less | D．About 18 or 19 |
What is the passage?
| A．A traveling story | B．A report | C．An invention | D．A joke |
How do you feel when you have to make a speech in front of class? What about when you go to a birthday party? Do you get really shy?
Shyness means feeling nervous or afraid when you’re around other people. Experts have found that more than 80% of middle school students feel afraid to be the center of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences(经历).
It’s OK if it takes you a while to feel yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. It’s just a case of how much.
Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay for their food. Some are afraid of meeting new people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person.
If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing something you want to do, being shy isn’t a very big problem. Some experts say shy people are cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too.
You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good opportunities(机会) pass by just because of it! If you have to sing a song at a birthday party or practice your spoken English in front of others, just do it! There’s nothing to be afraid of. The underlined phrase “to feel yourself again” in the third paragraph means “________”.
| A．感受生活 | B．恢复过来 | C．玩得开心 | D．寻求帮助 |
What kind of shyness can be bad according to the passage?
| A．You find it hard to enjoy yourself at a party. |
| B．You feel a little nervous when you go to a new place. |
| C．You seldom go outside, afraid of meeting new people. |
| D．You have a red face when you’re asked to answer a question in class. |
If you have to practice your spoken English in class, ________.
| A．just do it |
| B．just refuse to do it |
| C．you’d better ask someone to help you |
| D．tell your teacher you’re too shy to do that |
We can infer(推断)from the passage that_________.
| A．kids are all born shy |
| B．you can’t change yourself |
| C．shy people can also be successful |
| D．shy people are not good at working others |
What’s the best title for this passage?
| A．Are you too busy? | B．Think more for others! |
| C．Are you shy or not? | D．Once he was shy just like you! |
If you don’t keep yourself warm enough, winter can be a time of illness.
During the winter months, people easily get colds and flu (流感). Many think they are the same, but these two illnesses are different.
Colds can stay with you for up to a week. You will have a running nose, sore throat, headache, cough and a fever.
Flu is more serious. You will feel sick very quickly. You will have a fever and a headache. Your body will hurt and become weak. This could last for up to four weeks.
Is there any way to keep yourself away from colds and flu? Staying clear of people with colds or flu may work.
Try not to touch your nose or eyes if you have been close to someone who has a cold. Wash your hands, especially after cleaning your nose. Going out with wet hair can also give you a cold! If you catch a cold or flu, go to bed and rest. Doing this will help you get better. Drink lots of water. Stay in a warm, well-aired room. If you have a headache, or your muscles hurt, take some medicine.In , people get colds and flu easily.
| A．Spring | B．Summer | C．Autumn | D．Winter |
How long does a cold usually last?
| A．2or 3 days | B．up to 4 weeks |
| C．up to a day | D．about 7 days |
What will we have if we get a flu?
| A．Body hurts, a fever, a headache | B．A sore throat. |
| C．A running nose | D．A headache, a fever, a running nose |
Which may NOT keep yourself away from colds and flu?
| A．Staying away from those who have colds and flu. |
| B．Washing hands after cleaning your nose. |
| C．Touching your nose or eyes after being close to someone who has a cold. |
| D．Staying in a warm, well-aired room. |
The passage is possibly from _______.
| A．a news report | B．fashion news | C．a health magazine | D．a medicine ad |