At my primary school,I was one of the smartest kids there.I never(29) ,but always got near perfect scores on all my tests.I was a child genius(天才),at least in my mind.I was also(30) music and sports.I was pretty sure that once I got to seventh grade,everyone including my teachers would be(31) by me.
But actually,they weren't.
When I arrived at my new class,it seemed that there was always someone else who could do (32) than I.My grades got worse and I needed to actually be studying for my tests.I believed I wasn't smart.I believed I wasn't talented.I believed I(33) .
Over the next two years,I had to work very hard for everything I did.Grades were still very low but gradually(34) ,I worked really hard but was still never the best at everything.
But do I really have to be the best at everything?All the pressure I was feeling,all that(35) when I did wrong,that was me!I was being too hard on myself.In fact,when I did badly on a test,my classmates would never(36) me.
No one is perfect.There will probably always be someone better than me at something.I will never be the number one at everything,and it's really okay.
29.A.forgot |
B.studied |
C.regretted |
30.A.busy with |
B.tired of |
C.good at |
31.A.amazed |
B.scared |
C.fooled |
32.A.better |
B.easier |
C.slower |
33.A.passed |
B.failed |
C.relaxed |
34.A.improving |
B.fighting |
C.reporting |
35.A.development |
B.excitement |
C.embarrassment |
36.A.help with |
B.laugh at |
C.learn from. |
"The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence(篱笆)."That is an old(1) ___ in English. It means other places often look better, more interesting than the place(2) ___ you live. Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel like that. They see young Chinese paying no attention to Chinese culture and, (3) , buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even(4) Western holidays.
Foreign books and soap operas are good, (5) Chinese writers and actors are just as good.As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but for Chinese, it(6) has the special meaning like the Spring Festival, and the West has(7) to compare with the Mid﹣Autumn Festival. Don't forget the best part of Chinese culture: Friendliness! Not all countries are as(8) as China.
It's good to enjoy other cultures and(9) from them, but they can't take the place of your own culture. It's good to look on the other side of the fence, but(10) you look carefully and closely, and you will find that the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence.
(1)A. word |
B. saying |
C. sentence |
D. rule |
(2)A. when |
B. where |
C. why |
D. how |
(3)A. beside |
B. besides |
C. instead |
D. then |
(4)A. celebrating |
B. to celebrate |
C. celebrated |
D. celebrate |
(5)A. if |
B. so |
C. but |
D. or |
(6)A. still |
B. never |
C. always |
D. ever |
(7)A. everything |
B. something |
C. anything |
D. nothing |
(8)A. warm |
B. warmer |
C. cold |
D. colder |
(9)A. learns |
B. learning |
C. in learning |
D. to learn |
(10)A. make up |
B. make up of |
C. make sure |
D. be sure to |
How do you image the future?Will life in the future be better,worse or the same as now?(1) do you like the future?
People think that life will probably be very different in 2050. First of all, larger planes(2) , so flying will be very cheap. The cars will be powered by electricity, so they will be much cleaner and safer.Everyone will have such a car,even a robot.And space planes will take us around the world in two hours.Homes will be warm in winter and cool in summer,so they will be very comfortable,we will use the sun(3) our homes.Computers will be smaller,so they will be very(4) .People will do more things on the Internet.
At that time, water will become one of our most serious problems.In many places,farmers will be in great need of water to(5) fruit and vegetables. By 2050, we will be able to help blind and deaf people see again and hear again. At that time, our life will become better and better.
(1)A. Which |
B. What |
C. Why |
D. How |
(2)A. produces |
B. is produced |
C. will be produced |
D. was produced |
(3)A. heats |
B. to heat |
C. heating |
D. heated |
(4)A. heavy |
B. new |
C. long |
D. light |
(5)A. grow |
B. check |
C. buy |
D. sell |
Albert Einstein is a genius(天才). This story about him shows that he's also humorous.
Einstein often received(1) ( invite) to explain his ideas at different universities.On these trips, his driver Hans often said to him,"It's a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Dr Einstein."
One evening, on their way to(2) university, Einstein said,"I'm so tired. I wish I could avoid giving my lecture(讲座) tonight, Hans, but I don't want to make my listeners(3) ( disappoint)."
"I know what to do," said Hans."I can give the lecture for you. You can trust(4) __ ( I).I've listened to your lecture so many times that I've learn it by heart. No one(5) __ ( know)you at this university, so they won't find out. "
So, they changed places. At the university, Hans was(6) ( lead) to the front of the hall.Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his lecture(7) difficulty, and joined in the applause(掌声) at the end.
However, before Hans left, a man shouted,"I'd like(8) ( ask )you a question. "He then asked a question so difficult that Hans had no idea what he was talking about.
Einstein turned pale. "Oh no!"he thought. "Now we're in trouble. "(9) Hans just laughed and said,"That's such an easy question that even my driver can answer it. Hans, please…"Einstein stood up and answered the question(10) ( perfect).
They left the university, with Einstein driving. A little later, Hans offered to drive."No."laughed Einstein. "It's a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans."
Our Chinese Dream is sure to be a as long as we all work hard.
My father was born in 1980, and we're planning to celebrate his f birthday next week.