Brownie and Spotty were neighbor dogs. They loved each other and played together so often that they had worn a path through the grass of the field between their houses.
One evening, Brownie’s family noticed that their dog hadn’t returned home. They went looking for him, but with no success. Brownie didn’t show up the next day, and by the next week he was still missing.
Curiously, Spotty showed up at Brownie’s house alone. He barked loudly. But busy with their own lives, Brownie’s family just ignored (忽略) their neighbor’s nervous little dog.
Finally, one morning Spotty refused to take “no” for an answer. He followed Ted, Brownie’s owner, everywhere he went. He barked, then rushed towards a nearby empty lot and back, as if to say, “ Follow me!”
Finally, Ted followed the dog across the empty lot. The dog led the man to a tree a half-mile from the house. There Ted found Brownie alive. One of his legs was crushed (夹住) in a trap. Ted wished he had taken Spotty’s earlier appeals (求助) seriously.
Then Ted noticed something amazing. In a circle around the injured dog, he saw a lot of dog food. They were the remains of lots of meals.
Spotty had been visiting Brownie every day. He had stayed with Brownie to protect him, snuggling(依偎) with him at night to keep him warm and nuzzling(用鼻子爱抚) him to keep his spirits up.
1.What can we learn from the first three paragraphs?
A．Brownie and Spotty didn’t like their owners.
B．Brownie was missing for three days.
C．Brownie’s family didn’t love him.
D．Spotty probably knew where Brownie was.
2.According to the story, which of the following is TRUE?
A．Spotty barked loudly at Ted because he was scared.
B．Ted followed Spotty because Spotty asked him to.
C．Spotty succeeded in escaping from the trap.
D．Brownie had nothing to eat that whole week.
3.The underlined phrase “keep his spirits up” in the last paragraph probably means______.
A．feed him B．praise him C．comfort him D．protect him
4.What does the story aim to tell us?
A．Dog is man’s best friend. B．Even dogs can have strong friendship.
C．Dogs are one of the cleverest animals. D．Dogs have a special way to look for help.
When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
☆ Look in the mirror and say to yourself,“I am a special person and there's no one in the world like me. I can do anything!" It may not sound so good, but it really works!
☆ Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
☆ Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
☆ Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges（挑战）are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment（成就）when you have finished.
☆ Read and start a diary, Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write you’re your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
☆ Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your cousin.
1.This passage may be taken from_______.
A．a science book B．a story book C．a magazine D．school rules
2.According to the passage, when you are helping others, you will________.
A．feel nice B．be sure
C．be special D．be remembered
3.According to the passage, which can't you do when you are feeling unhappy?
A．Try to be kind to others. B．Learn something new and challenge yourself.
C．Stay out alone. D．Try to write down anything you want.
4.Which is the best title for the passage?
A．Do Your Best B．Six Ways to Feel Good about Yourself
C．It's Never Too Late to Learn D．Always Smile to Your Life
Nowadays it is found that school students hardly have any sports. Is it because they have no 1 in sports? It may not be the fact. They often say they have 2 more important things to do.
What are these important things? Examinations! They have to get themselves ready for the most important School Certificates of Education Examination（毕业会考），and also to deal with the tests and the exams in school. So many of them become bookworms.
In the summer holidays after the Examination they could do 3 they like, but at the moment, they have to 4 all their time to the preparation. So studies have prevented them from going in sports.
Because of the pressure（压力） 5 their parents and teachers, they have to work harder and spend most of their time on books. Many parents 6 their children to pass this examination in order to get a stepping stone for higher studies or better jobs. As for the 7 themselves, they want to get good results so that they can get their studies better. So it is necessary that they give up their school activities, especially sports.
Indeed, every school cannot go 8 physical training, for a quick mind seldom goes along with a weak body. It is well said, "All work and no play 9 Jack a dull（迟钝的）boy." In one word, without a strong body, you can never do anything better, let alone a great success in 10 .
1. A．lesson B．time C．interest D．place
2. A．very B．other C．few D．much
3. A．something B．which C．anything D．nothing
4. A．spend B．take C．cost D．give
5. A．from B．of C．in D．to
6. A．force B．want C．make D．let
7. A．students B．teachers C．parents D．examinations
8. A．for B．after C．with D．without
9. A．turns B．makes C．gets D．brings
10. A．sports B．exams C．training D．life
- Mr Smith, please teach me how to draw on the computer today.
- Oh, no._______. You have to get familiar with the keyboard first.
A．Learn to walk before you run B．It's never too old to learn
C．A good beginning is half done D．The early bird catches the worm
Kate was not sure_______.
A．that she should go through the third gate
B．if she should go through the third gate or not
C．which gate should she go through
D．which gate she should go through
-I think _______ask Tim for some advice.
-_______. Last time when I turned to him, he refused to help.
A．you'd rather; I think so B．you'd better; I'd rather not
C．you have to; I'd rather not D．you'd better; I think so
