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Make Money This Summer with Sunny Libraries! Do you have too much free time this summer vacation? Do you need a summer job to earn extra money? Do you want to be involved in your community? Sunny Area Library System (SALS) has job opportunities for high school students. These are good chances to get work experience.
1.How much can you earn if you work as Computer Tutor for one week? A.$64. B.$120. C.$320. D.$140. 2.What are you expected to do if you get the job of “Reader Desk”? A.To repair computers. B.To lift heavy boxes. C.To work with young children. D.To check materials for guests. 3.What’s the main purpose of the above advertisement? A.To attract students to libraries. B.To raise money for libraries. C.To introduce new books. D.To provide job opportunities.
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Farah was sitting in the kitchen going over the party list with her mother.The exams were over and Farah wanted to invite her friends for a party. “Farah，aren’t you going to invite Hafsa？”her mother asked.Hafsa had been her best friend since childhood. “Mother，you know I am now a part of Purple Girls Club and we have some rules about people we can be friends with，”Farah answered. “Really？And what are the rules？”her mother asked. “Well，only very pretty girls can be part of our group.And Hafsa is so...you know...dark.” “I cannot believe it，”her mother said angrily. As Farah left the kitchen，her father called her from the living room. Farah went to her father and paled when she saw the exam report in his hands.“Farah，what has happened to your grades？You have failed in Mathematics，”her father said. Farah had no answer.The truth was that the activities of Purple Girls Club left her with very little time for studies. “Farah，it says that you can take part in supplementary exams(补考).If your grades don’t improve then，I’ll cancel(取消) your trip to Spain.” Farah went to her room and called Gina，the leader of Purple Girls Club， “Gina，can you help me to complete my notes before the exams？” Gina laughed.“Exams？Who cares about exams？” One by one，she called her friends in the club but no one seemed to care or wanted to help. Farah knew Hafsa would help her.Farah also knew Hafsa had been hurt by her，but Hafsa said，“If you need any help，just let me know.We can study together till your exams.” Next Monday，as two friends entered the school together，Gina called out. “Farah，you know our rules.You cannot be friends with those who do not belong to our club.” “Gina，I have a new rule about friendship，”Farah replied. 1.After Farah became a member of Purple Girls Club，she chose a friend according to a person’s________. A.looks B.usual activities C.grades D.favorite colors 2.Farah became pale after going to her father because________. A.he didn’t allow her to go to Spain B.she didn’t do well in her exams C.she had to leave Purple Girls Club D.he asked her to improve her grades 3.Which word can best describe Hafsa? A.Silly. B.Beautiful. C.Rude. D.Kind. 4.What lesson can we learn from the passage? A.A friend in need is a friend indeed. B.A perfect friend will never be found. C.Be slow in choosing a friend. D.Friendship can be developed easily.
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We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen? When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck? And was Paul friendly just because I had a car? When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, it’s too late. Why do we go wrong about our friends or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really listen, we will miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog.” That’s friendly. But there’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the dog bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve your luck. “Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for” is another phrase that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But this phrase contains the thought that your problem isn’t important. It’s telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven’t got a date for Saturday night. How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture (姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning behind one’s words may save another mistake. 1.This passage is mainly about__________. A.how to interpret what people say B.what to do when you listen to others talking C.how to avoid mistakes when you communicate with people D.why we misunderstand people sometimes 2.According to the author, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that________. A.we fail to listen carefully when they talk B.people tend to be annoyed when we check what they say C.people usually state one thing but mean another D.we tend to doubt what our friends say 3.In the second paragraph, the underlined word “it” refers to___________. A.your effort B.a lucky dog C.a bit of envy D.your luck
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Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday. While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading. According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.” The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2—8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session. When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time. The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read. As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore. 1.What is the Common Sense Media report probably about? A. Children’s reading habits. B. Quality of children’s books. C. Children’s after-class activities. D. Parent-child relationships. 2.Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”? A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3. C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5. 3.Why do many parents limit electronic reading? A. E-books are of poor quality. B. It could be a waste of time. C. It may harm children’s health. D. E-readers are expensive. 4.How should parents encourage their children to read more? A. Act as role models for them. B. Ask then to write book reports. C. Set up reading groups for them. D. Talk with their reading class teachers.
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How to Recognize a True Friend Sometimes it can be hard to recognize a true friend. Hopefully this article will help you recognize which friends are the keepers. Be able to trust your friends. You should be able to trust true friends and they should return this trust. Do your friends tell you secrets that no one else knows? Ask you for advice?1. However, if your friends hide things from you and act secretly, then this is a sign that they may not trust you. 2. Think about it. How comfortable are your friends when they are around you? Are they being themselves around you? Are they acting fake or perhaps hiding something? True friendships can take a while to develop, but if your friends are true they should feel comfortable around you, and vice versa ( You with them) Think about loyalty(忠诚). 3. If you are in need of a helping hand, your true friends should be there to offer it to you. True friends don’t try to get one another into trouble. A true friend will always be loyal to you and will not reveal secrets. Think about nicknames. A lot of true friends love to give each other nicknames！ If your friend is giving you nicknames, then this is a great sign. Think of the nickname your friend has given you, does it suit you well? 4. Look at how you fight. Nearly all best friends fight. 5. True friends will find their way through a fight, no matter what the size is. True friends will remain “faithful” to each other even during a fight. They will not tell each others’ secrets, and they still care about each other. A. Consider comfort. B. Choose your friends carefully. C. True friends are always there for one another. D. Both are sure signs that your friend trusts you. E. If so, this shows your friend must know you quite well. F. So if you and your friend have a little argument, don’t worry! G. An inside joke shows that you share a special connection with your friend.
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I was walking home from school one day and it happened to be a particularly cold and windy day. It was _____and I was crazy enough to forget my hats and scarf. You can imagine my cheeks were rosy _____ and my hands were as numb as they can be. All of a sudden, an old lady _____ up beside me and asked if I would like a ride _____. At first, I said it was OK and her _____smile melted(融化) away the thought that I should never talk to _____! We had an amazing chat and she was just _____ a good woman. She told me her ________and she dropped me off. I didn’t see her or talk to her for about a month and one night as I_____ her kind gesture, I decided to return the favor. So, I made a lot of _____ and walked down to her house with my friend. At first I was a bit _____she wouldn’t remember me or think that I was a bad man who poisoned cookies but luckily, I was _____ wrong. She was so happy, and she hugged me and kissed me and seemed so _____ that someone would do something like that! When I got home my mom told me that she _____and told my mom on the phone that she _______because she was so touched. She said she would never _____ the kindness that was given to her! That filled me with such _____! There really is nothing else joyful like helping _____and making someone’s day _____! Let us never forget the joy we get ______ giving others a hand! 1.A.blowing B.freezing C.flowing D.flying 2.A.red B.pure C.white D.pale 3.A.picked B.turned C.drove D.took 4.A.hospital B.family C.school D.home 5.A.warm B.easy C.simple D.strange 6.A.women B.drivers C.strangers D.neighbors 7.A.so B.such C.that D.as 8.A.numbers B.car C.family D.address 9.A.remembered B.forgot C.repeated D.regretted 10.A.bread B.salad C.cookies D.sweets 11.A.nervous B.disappointed C.confused D.worried 12.A.generally B.completely C.hardly D.usually 13.A.puzzled B.surprised C.satisfied D.fearful 14.A.visited B.came C.drove D.called 15.A.cried B.slept C.left D.laughed 16.A.permit B.pardon C.forget D.imagine 17.A.sadness B.interest C.puzzle D.happiness 18.A.others B.the other C.another D.other 19.A.busier B.brighter C.easier D.harder 20.A.for B.in C.by D.on
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 When I was in the primary school，I didn’t like going to school. I had 1. (difficult) in reading and writing and I always could not answer the teacher’s questions 2. (correct). I cried a lot because I 3. (laugh) at by my classmates. I felt very upset and didn’t have any interest 4. study. But then one day, I decided 5. (change) my attitude towards study. So I ended up 6. (pay) more attention in class and I started to practice my vocabulary and spelling skills. Also，I always 7. (go) to my teachers to ask for help when I had any trouble. I started to do better in Grade 3. 8. I was in Grade 4, I was still improving. By Grade 5, I had become a top student in class. Now I am 9. freshman in high school，I know it might be difficult at first. But I know if I keep working and don’t give up I will be 10. (success).
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Dear Jack, I’m sorry to hear that you feel lonely in the new school, because you find hard to make friends. Now, I’d like to offer you any advice. Firstly, it’s normal for you to feel lonely because you were living in a new environment. Secondly, you should greet your classmates when met them on campus. Thirdly, it will be a good idea if you take an actively part in class activities, what can help them learn more about you. I believe you will be able to make new friends soon unless you’re friendly to the others. I hope the suggestion above will be helpful to you and everything will be fine with you for the future. Yours, Li Hua
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假如你是李华，你的英国笔友罗伊正在中国某城市作交换生，他因交不到朋友而苦恼，发来邮件想你求助。 请你用英文给他写封电子邮件，内容主要包括：1.表示安慰2. 你的建议。 Dear Roy, I am sorry to hear that you are having some problems in China. _____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 One day, my brother and I were alone in our apartment. The reason was that my parents had both gone for a ball party and had left me in charge of everything. I was doing my homework while my younger brother was watching TV. All of a sudden, the doorbell rang. Ding-Dong! Ding-Dong! My younger brother had rushed to the door before I decided to answer the door. We both thought that our parents had come home. As a result, he unlocked the door and opened it. Outside of the house stood a man who wore a black raincoat and black rubber boots. He looked no different from other people and he said that he was a salesman and asked politely if our mother or father was at home so he could talk with them. Without any thinking, my brother said, “No.” He asked if we would like to buy some comic books, which he was selling. I quickly explained to him that we were not supposed to buy anything without our parents’ permission. However, it seemed that he was not willing to follow my advice and he had an intention to enter our house. Then, I realized something terrible would happen. As I was about to close the door, he forced his way into our house. He took out a knife and forced me to tie up my brother’s hands with some rope which he took out from his pocket. I tied up his hands but I tied itin a special way so my brother could untie himself as we often did. The man then tied my hands up and locked both of us in the kitchen. Soon, he went upstairs to search the bedroom for something valuable. I managed to teach my brother to untie the roop on his hands. He then untied me. I rushed to the telephone to call the police, but line was dead. 注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150词左右； 2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1: The doors were all locked from the outside and what’s more, I did not have the keys. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Just at the same time our parents came back home.________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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