People often hear bad news on TV, the “Touching China” award on Tuesday sends a different message. The award honors(给...以荣誉) ten of China’s role models(道德模范) in 2012. The award winners are carefully selected(推选) by people. The “Touching China” award has been held every year since 2003.
Luo Yang is one of the ten role models. He is the late Commander in chief(前总指挥官) of the program for developing the J-15 fighter(歼-15战斗机). He died from overwork. And Lin Junde, a scientist who dedicated his whole life to China’s nuclear course(核事业). There are also ordinary citizens(公民) who have made a difference, like Zhang Lili.
Zhang Lili, 29, a Chinese language teacher at No. 19 Middle School in the city of Jiamusi, Heilongjiang Province. On the evening of May 8, Zhang was crossing the road outside the school gate with several students. A school bus came rushing towards them. Zhang pushed two students out of the way. They were saved, but Zhang was hit. She was sent to the local hospital but lost both her legs. When facing the choice between life and death — for her students and for herself, Zhang chose to protect her students. Many people were deeply moved by her story. Now people thinks she is the Most Beautiful Teacher in China.
1. The “Touching China” award is held _________.
A. in May B. every four years
C. once a year D. in 2003
2.What does the underlined word dedicated mean in Chinese?
A. 赠予 B. 奉献 C. 提供D. 回报
3.What happened when Zhang was crossing the road?
A. The school bus rushed to them.
B. Two students fell over at the school gate.
C. Zhang found a bus stop on the road.
D. Several students were ill.
4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Every ordinary citizen can have the chance to win the “Touching China” award.
B. The “Touching China” award honors ten China’s scientists as role models of 2012.
C. The “Touching China” award tells us bad news like other TV programs.
D. Zhang Lili is a really beautiful and brave teacher.
5.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Two great scientists.
B. The “Touching China” award of 2012.
C. The Most Beautiful Teacher.
D. A moving story of Zhang Lili.
In many people’s eyes, middle school students are happy and carefree(无忧无虑). But is it the truth? And what students happy or unhappy?
To find out the answers, Li Jiahui, a student in Pinggu No. 3 Middle School, Beijing, spent six months students’ sense(感受) of happiness last year. The girl made a survey with questions such as “Are you feeling happy?” and “What makes you unhappy?”
After studying the answers from 284 students, Li learned that 40% of the students feel unhappy, and the from studies is the main reason for their unhappiness.
“More than 50% said they were under pressure and 70% get enough sleep,” Li said. “It shows that middle school students are not so happy people think. They worry a lot, and they can get angry easily.”
Li also said that over 90% say their happiness has nothing to do with how much money they have. Instead, they their relationships(关系)with friends, teachers and parents. “Students always feel better when they well with each other,” Li said.
After her survey, Li listed tips that may make students happier, such as: Treat(对待) yourself better, be kind and polite to your friends and relatives, and try new things.
1.A. helpsB. wantsC. makesD. keeps
2.A. to studyB. studyingC. studyD. studied
3.A. 15 years oldB. 15-years-oldC. 15-year-oldD. 15-year-olds
4.A. aboutB. thanC. belowD. inside
5.A. pressureB. difficultiesC. knowledgeD. interest
6.A. don’tB. hadn’tC. didD. didn’t
7.A. soB. andC. likeD. as
8.A. be careful B. care aboutC. care forD. take care of
9.A. get along B. get upC. get offD. get down
10.A. any B. a number ofC. muchD. a lot
--Can you come to the welcome party for our new friend next Saturday night?
--_______.
A. Sorry, I won’t.
B. Sure, I’d love to.
C. Yes, I’ll go to your party.
D. Yes, I’ll have a great time at your party.
Mr. Liu is our new head teacher this term and he wants to know _______.
A. what do you want to be in the future
B. how far do you live from school
C. what your telephone number is
D. do you want to be in the school basketball team
Wu Bin, a bus driver, saved 24 passengers on the large bus after he _______ by a piece of metal while he was driving.
A. is hitB. was hit
C. has hitD has been hit
There _______ an amazing fashion show at He’ping Shopping Mall next week.
A. isB. was
C. will haveD. will be