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Auggie’s Story
Sleep
I’d been reading for over an hour and sleep still didn’t come. It was almost two a. m. Everyone else was asleep. I had my flashlight（手电筒）on under the sleeping bag. Maybe the light was why I couldn’t sleep, but I was too afraid to turn it off. What had happened kept coming back to my mind.
When we got back to the camp, no one noticed we’d been gone. The teachers and all the other kids were still watching the movie. They didn’t know how something bad had just happened to me and Jack. It’s so strange how that can be, how you could have a night that’s the worst in your life, but to everybody else it’s just a usual night.
Amos, Miles and Henry brought us back to our seats. Then they returned to their own seats. In a way, everything was exactly as we had left it. The sky was the same. The movie was the same. Everyone’s faces were the same. Mine was the same.
But something was different. Something had changed.
Home
“So, do you want to hear about the bad part or the good part first?” I asked Mum.
“Whatever you want to talk about,” she answered.
“Well, except for last night, I had a fantastic time,” I said. “I feel like they ruined（毁坏）the whole trip for me.”
“No, sweetie. Don’t let them do that to you. You were there for more than forty-eight hours, and that awful part lasted one hour. Don’t let them take that away from you, okay?”
“I know.” I nodded. “But do I always have to worry about bad guys like that? Like when I grow up, is it always going to be like this?”
“There are always going to be bad guys in the world, Auggie,” she said, looking at me. “But I really believe there are more good people on this earth than bad people, and the good people watch out for each other and take care of each other. Just like Jack was there for you. And Amos. And those other kids.”
“Oh yeah, Miles and Henry,” I answered. “They were amazing, too. It’s very strange because Miles and Henry haven’t even really been very nice to me at all during the year.”
“Sometimes people surprise us,” she said, rubbing the top of my head.
（1）Why couldn’t Auggie fall asleep?
| A． |
He kept thinking about something. |
B． |
He was doing bedtime reading. |
| C． |
He was looking for his flashlight. |
D． |
He didn’t like his sleeping bag. |
（2）According to the first part, what was different at the camp?
| A． |
The sky. |
B． |
Auggie’s face. |
C． |
The movie. |
D． |
Auggie’s feeling. |
（3）Auggie was worried that ______.
| A． |
his mum would feel unhappy |
B． |
bad guys would always be around |
| C． |
he would not have a good trip |
D． |
Jack would not be his friend any more |
（4）What do we know about Miles and Henry?
| A． |
They ruined Auggie’s whole trip. |
B． |
They took something away from Auggie. |
| C． |
They were nice to Auggie this time. |
D． |
They were Auggie’s best friends. |
Is there a difference in meaning between "It's too late to telephone. Mary is asleep now." and "It's too late to telephone. Mary will be asleep now."？
Yes. The difference is in the reason given for it being too late to telephone. In the first sentence "Mary is asleep now", the speaker is stating（陈述） a fact. In the second sentence "Mary will be asleep now", the speaker is saying what Mary usually does. In fact, it's possible that Mary isn't asleep, but she is usually asleep at this time.
So let's take two situations. In the first case, imagine Mary's mother answers the telephone.
You: "May I speak to Mary, please?"
Mother: "No. It's too late. Mary is asleep now."
You: "Are you sure? It's only 10 0'clock."
Mother: "Yes. I went to her room and she was asleep."
The mother knows that Mary is asleep because she went into her room and saw her.
Here is another case. Two friends decide to telephone Mary.
Jack: "Let's telephone Mary. It's 10 0'clock."
Jill: "No. It's too late. She will be asleep now."
Jill knows that Mary always goes to bed before 10 o'clock, so now she'll probably be asleep. But it is also possible that she is staying up late. In the first situation. Mary's mother _______.
| A．is afraid to wake up Mary |
| B．wants to tell you that she knows Mary is asleep |
| C．knows that Mary wants to sleep at this time |
| D．wants to know if she can take a message for Mary |
In the second situation, Jill _______.
| A．knows that Mary has gone to bed |
| B．doesn't know whether Mary is asleep |
| C．is sure that Mary cannot answer the telephone |
| D．thinks it's possible that Mary cannot answer the telephone |
In which situation do you think the word "will" is used in the same way Jill uses it?
| A．Will you please lend me a hand? |
| B．It's too heavy, I think. I'll help you. |
| C．Don't get into his office. He will be angry now. |
| D．You won't have to come to my office. I will send it to you. |
We all want to live in good neighborhoods, but not everyone lives in a good neighborhood. How can you build a better community for yourself and your family? There are many things you can do.
Paint your intersection(十字路口). A street intersection is not something you think of as interesting. However, In Portland, people in some neighborhoods have made them really worth stopping for. Some paint, creative people and a bright design are all it takes to bring neighbors together and produce something the whole community can be proud of.
Make a poetry box. The idea is simple, really - create a box with a glass or clear plastic front. Put this box on a post. Write your own poem or print out your favorite classic and display it in the box for all your neighbors to see. You can also set up a drop box and encourage neighbors to write their own poems and drop them in the box. Display the poems from your neighbors as the poems come in.
Set up a tool library. How often do you need a leaf blower? Or a chain saw? And how often do you use that electric cake mixer? To01 libraries have space where neighbors can drop their hardly used tools to share. Check with a local business, community center or church group about space that can house a tool library.
Turn your front yard into your backyard. How often do you meet your neighbors in your backyard? Probably never. Moving your typical（典型的） backyard activities to the front immediately makes you more visible(可见的). You can create front-yard gardens, build community benches and even just barbecue in your front yard. They are all great ways to connect with your community.
With effort, you'll make your neighborhood a much better place.How many ways are mentioned to build a better community?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Writing poems is a good way to connect with your neighbours. |
| B．Each family may have hardly used tools for others to share. |
| C．In Portland, the intersections in some neighborhoods are very attractive. |
| D．Move your backyard activities to the front yard and you'll have chances to meet your neighbors. |
Which of the following shows the structure（结构） of the whole passage?
Youth, friendship and love are the main themes of these years’ Chinese movies, such as So Young (《致青春》) and American Dreams in China (《中国合伙人》). Tiny Times (《小时代》), one of the most popular movies in 2013, also has the same features.
The movie was based on writer and director Guo Jingming’s novel of the same name. It tells a story about four girls who come from different backgrounds and of different personalities.
Since its release on June 27, Tiny Times has made 483 million yuan at the box office. The sequel (续集) of it was released on Aug 8 and it has also been a big box office hit.
Cao Yuhan, 13, a high school student at Beijing Jianhua Experimental School, is a big fan of the movie. “I’m deeply touched by their friendship,” Cao said. “When Nan Xiang is in trouble, the other three girls try their best to help her, even running barefoot in the snow.”
However, not everyone has had good things to say. The People’s Daily said that the film went too far in encouraging youths to become materialistic (物质至上主义的).
Film commentator Raymond Zhou wrote on his online blog that “Purchasing luxury goods (买奢侈品) seems as a way to express love or friendship, and the word ‘money’ is repeated over and over again.”
Song Kexin, 14, a high school student at Zhida Middle School in Taiyuan, Shanxi, shows a typical example of a fan’s attitude. And that’s to look for the positive value. “The movie is a little far from our daily life. My friends and I are not having parties every day,” Song said. “But I admire Tang Wanru’s optimistic attitude(乐观主义态度). She’s always looking at the bright side of life. I should learn from her.”Which is NOT one of the main themes of these years’ Chinese movies?
| A．Youth. | B．War. | C．Love. | D．Friendship. |
According to the article, the movie Tiny Times _________.
| A．is more popular than the other two movies |
| B．was made from Guo Jingming’s novel |
| C．tells about four girls with similar personalities |
| D．opened in Chinese cinemas on August 8 |
What’s the meaning of “box office”?
| A．办公室 | B．小亭子 | C．票房 | D．小卖部 |
What does film commentator Zhou think of the movie?
| A．It shows money expresses love or friendship. |
| B．It encourages the young to work hard. |
| C．The four girls’ friendship is touching. |
| D．It has many advertisements for luxury goods. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．So Young, American Dreams in China and Tiny Times have the same features. |
| B．Cao Yuhan, Nan Xiang, Song Kexin and Tang Wanru are the four girls in the film. |
| C．Everyone has had good things to say about the movie Tiny Times. |
| D．Song Kexin admires Tang Wanru because of Tang’s rich family background. |
There was once a spider(蜘蛛) that lived in a cornfield (玉米田). She liked this home and planned to stay there for the rest of her life.
One day, the spider caught a little bug in her web. Just as the spider was about to eat him, the bug said: “If you let me go, I will tell you something important that can save your life.”
The spider thought for a little while and listened. “You’d better get out of this cornfield,” the little bug said. “The harvest is coming!”
“I think you are just telling me a story,” the spider said with a smile.
“Oh no, it is true,” the little bug said. “All the stalks (茎杆) will be knocked down, and the corn will be gathered up. You will be killed by the giant machines if you stay here.”
“I don’t believe you,” the spider said as she ate the little bug for lunch.
A few days later, the spider was laughing about the story the little bug had told her. She thought to herself: “A harvest! What a silly idea. I have lived here all of my life, and nothing has ever disturbed (打扰) me.”
The next day was a beautiful sunny day. The sky above was clear, and there was no wind at all. That afternoon, as the spider was about to take a nap (小睡), she noticed some thick dusty clouds moving towards her. She could hear the noise of a great engine (引擎), and she said to herself: “I wonder what that could be?”The little bug tried to get free by _______.
| A．destroying the web |
| B．turning to his friends for help |
| C．telling the spider some important news |
| D．fighting with the spider |
The spider didn’t believe the little bug because ________.
| A．she had got other news |
| B．she thought the little bug was her enemy |
| C．the little bug told a lie |
| D．nothing had happened before |
Put the following sentences into correct order according to the passage.
①The spider was about to take a nap.
②The spider caught a little bug in her web.
③The spider ate the little bug for lunch.
④A great engine moved toward the spider.
⑤The bug told the spider something important that could save the spider’s life.
| A．①②⑤③④ | B．②⑤③①④ |
| C．①⑤②③④ | D．②⑤①④③ |
What might happen to the spider?
| A．It might be killed by the great machines. |
| B．It might escape from the cornfield. |
| C．It might still live the cornfield. |
| D．It might be saved by another bug. |
Which might be the best title of the story?
| A．A clever bug | B．The spider’s home |
| C．A stupid spider | D．The bug’s story |
We may read the passage from a ________________.
| A． notebook | B．dialogue |
| C．test paper | D．diary |
What does “PAT DAY” mean?
| A．The day for the students to make music tests. |
| B．The day for the teachers to practice teaching. |
| C．The day for parents to meet teachers at school |
| D．The day for students to ask questions about music. |
According to the above, the class will______________ on Friday.
| A．decorate the classroom |
| B．sing their thanks to their parents |
| C．buy presents for their parents |
| D．welcome a new music teacher |
Why does Millie’s mother feel nervous?
| A．Millie does not do well at school. |
| B．She is afraid of talking to teachers. |
| C．Millie’s father is going to the school, too. |
| D．She has to sing a song in front of the class. |
What can you infer(推测)from the passage?
| A．Millie likes the activities on the PAT Day. |
| B．Mother’s Day is on May 17th. |
| C．Millie’s mother won’t go to PAT Day. |
| D．Millie will buy her mother a present. |