The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.- Eleanor Roosevelt.
My home is a place of great beauty and agricultural richness, as well as of war and natural disasters. When I was only fourteen years old, I was filled with ____ in spite of the terrible surroundings. The families living here, who tried to make their living from the land,____ great losses.
I felt sorry especially for the children , but I ____ to be hopeless, I decided that where I was, I could do ____ to help them. I began knocking on every door and saying to each person who ____ my knock, "I know that you are ____ and give the birds that come to your yard a little ____. Please consider me your bird. Give me only a handful of rice each week when I come to your ____ . I will take it to the temple where it can be given to the ___ children."
No one seemed to mind giving me a handful of rice, even ____ they had little themselves. On Sunday, I would go to the ____ and give my handfuls of rice to the monks to give away to the children.
One day, I came to a house that had ____ kinds to give. I told my story and asked if I could be their bird. The woman called her daughters, and ____ gave me fifty cents, as well as the handful of rice! I began to ask for change and rice from the other "bird feeders", and they gave them to me. Everyone was happy to help those who were suffering, even ___ only this small way. The temple was soon able to help everyone who came to them for food and clothing. "Consider me your bird." My childish idea had not stopped the war, but anyway, it was ____ some peace.
1.A.sorrow B.hope C.comfort D.happiness
2.A.suffered B.survived C.covered D.made
3.A.wanted B.failed C.refused D.stopped
4.A.something B.everything C.anything D.nothing
5.A.said B.replied C.spoke D.answered
6.A.glad B.kind C.rich D.poor
7.A.water B.money C.nest D.rice
8.A.temple B.room C.door D.garden
9.A.brave B.hungry C.promising D.nervous
10.A.where B.that C.so D.when
11.A.village B.hometown C.temple D.house
12.A.much B.little C.many D.few
13.A.every B.each C.neither D.none
14.A.by B.with C.on D.in
15.A.creating B.mending C.shopping D.managing
Everyone wants to be respected. Gaining the respect from your friends might not always be easy. But with understanding and patience, you can become someone who is respected.
Build your self-confidence by exploring the things you are good at, such as drawing, cycling or singing and devoting energy and time to them. 1.
Speak with honesty. Don’t think low of others or talk about them behind their backs. 2. However, they probably won’t respect you much after the conversation ends.
Listen actively to what your friends say. 3. During conversations with friends, sometimes repeating what they’ve said, asking questions and expressing your feelings about what they have said will make you a good listener.
4. Try not to be overly critical. If a friend comes to you with a new idea, help him/her explore how he/she can make it a reality. If another friend is feeling down, give him/her words of support and let him/her know you’re always there for him/her.
Keep your word and be trustworthy. 5. If you agree to meet a friend at noon, show up at noon. If you promise a friend you will watch her children for the evening, follow though, If you fail to meet your duty, your friends might become more careful of you, and you’ll probably feel uneasy around them until you can regain their trust.
A. Treat others the way they treat you.
B. Active listening helps create understanding.
C. It is easier for confident people to gain respect.
D. Encourage your friends to the best they can be.
E. People respect those who do what they say they will do.
F. Respect explains who you are and how you are remembered.
G. Your friends might be interested in your conversation for a very short time.
After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time, the body recovers from the activities of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to prepare itself for the next day.
There are four levels of sleep, each being a little deeper than the one before. As you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you reach the fourth level, your body moves back and forth from one level of sleep to the other.
Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep say that when dreaming occurs, your eyeballs begin to move more quickly (Although your eyelids are closed). This stage of sleep is called REM, which stands for rapid eye movement.
If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing very deeply. Other people believe that drinking warm milk will help make you drowsy.
There is also an old suggestion the counting sheep will put you to sleep!
1.A good title for this passage is ____.
A.Sleep B.Dreams
C.Good Health D.Work and Rest
2.The word drowsy in the last paragraph means ____.
A.sick B.a little sleepy
C.stand up D.lie down
3.During REM, ____.
A.you are restless B.you never dream
C.your eyes move quickly D.your eyes are moving fast before dreaming
4.The average number of hours of sleep that an adult needs is ______ .
A.about six hours B.around ten hours
C.about eight hours D.not described here
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job —that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
1.The best title（标题）of the passage is ________.
A.Money Makes You Happy B.The Secrets of Happiness
C.Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy D.Good Friends Make You Happy
2.The second paragraph tells us that ______.
A.the more friends you have, the happier you will be
B.we shouldn’t think about our future
C.happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.
D.some people fail to live a happy life
3.The passage gives us ______ pieces of advice on happiness.
A.three B.two
C.one D.four
4.The writer thinks that ______ .
A.everyone knows how to live a happier life
B.it’s wrong to spend time on work
C.hobbies take up too much time
D.doing good things for someone can make you happier
Do you learn from your mistakes? I hope so. But have you ever made the same mistake twice? I have. Sometimes I make the same mistake three or four times!
Sometimes, good things happen because of mistakes. Once I got on the wrong train. That was a big mistake. But on that train. I saw a good friend. I was so happy I made that mistake!
Another time I ruined a surprise. My mother planned a surprise party for my father. She told me it was a secret. But I was just a little boy and I couldn’t keep the secret. I told my father about the party .At first, my mother was mad at me. But then my father said he was happy he knew about it. He said he didn’t like surprises.
1.The boy saw ________on the wrong train.
A.his friend B.his father
C.his mother D.his teacher
2.His mother asked him to______.
A.keep a secret about the party B.tell his father about the party
C.plan a surprise party D.invite his friends to the party
3.What does the boy think of mistakes?
A.Mistakes are not welcome.
B.A mistake is a terrible thing.
C.All mistakes mean happy accidents.
D.Sometimes a mistake can be a good thing.
New rules and behavior standards (行为规范)for middle school students came out in March. Middle school is going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The best students won’t only have high marks. They will also be kids who don’t dye (染) their hair, smoke or drink. The following are some of the new rules.
Tell the truth. Have you ever copied someone else’s work on an exam? Don’t do it again! That’s not something an honest student should do. If you have played computer games for two hours in your room, don’t tell your parents you have done homework.
Do more at school. Good students love animals and care for other people. April is Bird-loving Month in China. Is your school doing anything to celebrate? You should join! That way, you can learn more about animals and how to protect them. When more people work together, it makes it more fun for everyone.
Have you ever quarreled with your teammates when our basketball lost? Only working together can make your team stronger. Be friendly to the people you are with. Try to think of others, not only yourself.
Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Maybe you’ll discover Earth Ⅱ someday. Don’t look down on new ideas. Everyone’s ideas are important. You should welcome them, because new ideas make life better for everyone.
Protect yourself. Has someone ever taken money from one of your classmates? Don’t let it happen to you. If you have to go home late you should let your parents know.
Use the Internet carefully. The Internet can be very useful for your studies. But some things on the Internet aren’t for kids, so try to look at Web pages that are good for you. You can use the Web for fun or homework. Can’t you find any good Web sites for children? Here some:http://kids.eastday.com/http://www.chinakids.net.com/http://www.cycnet.com
1.The school new rules will help kids by telling them ______.
A.how they can study well B.what they should do at school
C.what is right and what is wrong D.how they can protect themselves
2.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A.Take care of yourself when you are out.
B.Tell the truth, even when you are wrong.
C.Keep some animals to protect them.
D.Use the Internet, but keep away from bad things.
3.The main idea of the fourth paragraph is about ______.
A.making the team weaker B.working together with others
C.being a good friend to others D.getting on badly with others
4.Good Web sites for children can ______.
A.be a waste of time B.help them with their studies
C.do homework for them D.make life easier
