Life is like the four seasons. Now I am very old, but when I was young, it was the spring of my life. After I was born, I played a lot, and then I started school. I learned many new things. Like a flower, I grew bigger every day. There were happy days and sorrowful days: some days the sun shone(闪耀), and some days it didn’t.
In my twenties, I had a good job. I was strong and happy. Then I married and had a child. In those days, I didn’t have much time to think. Every day I was busy and worked very hard. And so, I started to get some white hairs. The summer of my life passed quickly.
Then the days got shorter. Leaves fell from the trees. My child was a university student, and then an engineer. My home was much quieter. I started walking slowly. One day I stopped working. I had more time. I understood this was my autumn, a beautiful time when the trees change color and give us delicious fruits.
But the days kept getting shorter and colder. Winter has come, I am older and weaker. I know I do not have many days left. I will enjoy them to the end.
1.The writer was very busy in the ______ of his life.
A.spring |
B.summer |
C.autumn |
D.winter |
2.According to the passage, which of the following ages is during the autumn of his life?
A.15 |
B.33 |
C.62 |
D.87 |
3.What does the word “sorrowful” mean in this passage?
A.sad |
B.exciting |
C.wonderful |
D.pleasant |
4.Which of the following statements is true?
A.The writer was an engineer. |
B.The writer had a garden with flowers. |
C.The writer was always happy as a child. |
D.The writer now is old and weak, but still he enjoys his life. |
5.The best title for the passage would be _____
A.Four seasons |
B.My life |
C.Four seasons in a year |
D.Four seasons in my life |
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“As a volunteer, I don’t want to get anything. Seeing the children’s happy faces, I am happy, too.” said Carlos, an old woman of 62.
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1.What kind of person can become a volunteer?
A.A 10-year-old boy |
B.A 46-year-old woman |
C.An 11-year-old girl |
D.All babies |
2. ____ need volunteers.
A.Animals without homes |
B.Old people in nursing homes |
C.Children while their parents see a doctor |
D.All the above |
3.Carlos ______.
A.wants to get something as a volunteer. |
B.likes playing computer games. |
C.like her work as a volunteer very much. |
D.Is helping middle-aged people learn how to use computers. |
4.What does the phrase “give a hand” mean? It means “ ____”
A.offer help |
B.have an interest |
C.give money |
D.get something |
5.This passage is ______.
A.a story |
B.a play |
C.an ad(广告) |
D.a joke |
Dear Pet,
Without knowing more about you, it’s hard for me to give you some good advice.
But first, I am sure that you are 39 . You said that nobody would care if you left home. What about your 40 ? And other family members? It seems that you are very 41 . You’d better go to a doctor or talk 42 your parents. They will be able to help you.
Second, I’m sure there’s someone else in your class who feels lonely, 43 . You never know 44 other people feel. Try to make friends with your classmates. And you could 45 a club to meet new people and make friends, too.
You 46 find happiness in yourself. So my 47 advice is to write a list of all the good things about yourself, learn to like yourself, and then 48 will see your confidence (信心)and like you, too.
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A. But I argued with my best friend yesterday. B. That’s a good idea. C. I don’t have enough time. D. What should I do? E. I’ll try to apologize (道歉) to her. |
A: I want to get good grades. 34
B: Maybe you could attend after-school class on weekends.
A: 35 I have to do my homework on weekends.
B: Well, you could ask your friends for help.
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B: You should say “sorry” to your friend.
A: OK. 37
B: I think you shouldn’t play computer games or watch TV any more.
A: 38 I’ll study harder and harder from now on.
Five years ago, Linda tennis, but today she tennis. She volleyball in five years
A.played , didn’t play, will play |
B.plays , won’t play, will play |
C.played , doesn’t play, plays |
D.played , doesn’t play, will play |
—What’s wrong with you? —_________________.
A.I’ve got a headache |
B.She’ll take some medicine. |
C.She’s got a headache |
D.Thank you. |