Susan was terrified of the dark. In fact, she couldn't sleep without leaving the lights on. She wasn't sure why she hated the dark so much. She didn't think there were ghosts under her bed or in her c1oset. There was just something strange about being in total darkness that scared her!
Her parents worried about her fear. 1. . They’d tried leaving the Iights on and then coming back to turn them off after she fell asleep, but if she woke up she'd always start crying.
Her father had given up. 2. . One day, she came home with a big smile on her face and a shopping bag in her hands.
Susan's mother wore a secretive smile as she pulled two packages out of the shopping bag. The first, Susan discovered, was a pair of glow-in-the-dark pajamas(睡衣). 3. .
"Wow!" Susan cried. "These are amazing." Even though it was only four o'clock, she tried them on immediately. They fit nicely, looked great, and they lit up very brightly!
"They're the best thing in the world ever!” 5usan cried and thanked her mother with a big hu4. The lights on her slippers blinked(闪烁) away happily, and the glow-in-the-dark pajamas kept her feeling safe all night.
A.so they a1ways tried to find ways to help her out
B.susan went out with her friends instead of staying at home alone
C.She was very happy and went to sleep shortly after dinner
D.However ，her mother kept trying to think of new things
E.The second package was a pair of slippers with flashing lights
Garry Golden is a futurist. Futurists are scientists who analyze the way the world is today and use that information.to predict what the world will be like in the future. Golden focuses on the study of transportation. He spends his days studying the relationships between cars, subways, and trains. But he's most excited about imagining the way these relationships will change in the future.
Many public transportation supporters dislike big cities because they spend hours driving from one side of the city to the other. And there aren't enough buses and. subways.
However, Golden sees a trend (趋势) toward fewer cars' in the future. He explains, "Cities have a cost of car ownership, which is a challenge. All these vehicles cost the city in services, in having to repair roads and other things. "Cars also take up a lot of space.
Golden points out that having so many parking spaces is wasteful. Much of the time the parking spaces
sit empty. What is the solution?"I think cities will make new laws to limit the number of cars people can have ，" says Golden. "Instead, people will use taxis, subways, and buses. New technology, like smartphones, can make these forms of public transportation even better. Imagine if everyone had a smartphone and used them to signal(发信号) when they wanted to ride the bus. Buses could change their route(路线) to meet people's requests."
How soon would these changes come? Golden admits that it will take several years. Cities can be slow to change. Also, new systems of transportation can be expensive. "But it's coming," he says. "The trend of the empowered city will be here soon. "
The other trend that excites Golden is electric cars. Golden especially believes in the future of electric cars that have sensors(传感器) to understand the world around them. "If we have cars that can communicate with one another, they can adjust speeds to cut down on traffic jams,"he says. Rush hour in big cities would be much less painful.
One challenge is that it is hard to cheaply produce batteries that are strong enough for these cars. But Golden argues we could, also make cars out of strong plastic composites(合成物). The cars would then be much lighter and much cheaper to make.
Golden remains positive about the future. "There are so many exciting developments ，"he says. "In thirty years we will live a different world. "
1.What does Garry Golden mainly study?
A. The changes of future transportation
B. What cars will be like in the future.
C. How the world .is different from today
D. The relationships between cars and people.
2.Why does Golden see a trend toward fewer cars in the future?
A. -Because cities-take up a lot of space.
B. Because cars cost too much of the city
C. Because people prefer to take the subway
D. Because roads are sometimes too crowded.
3.Which of the following statements is true according to Golden?
A. New buses will take the place of cars as a way of transportation.
B. Electric cars with sensors will be able to put an end to traffic jams.
C. Future cars could be lighter because of strong and powerful batteries.
D. Future buses can receive signals and change their routes accordingly:
4.What is Golden's attitude to the future of transportation?
A. Uncertain. B. Worried.
C. Hopeful. D. Careful.
Are there Harry Porter books in your schooI library? Many kids all over the world are reading J. K. Rowling's books in school. But some parents think their children shouldn't be able to find those and other books in schooI libraries.
Should schooI Iibraries keep books that some parents don't approve of? Should they take those books off the shelves?
All over the country, schools are trying to find solutions to this problem. Read these arguments. Then decide for yourself.
Yes! Some Books Sould Be Banned (禁止) from School Libraries!
"We need certain limits (限定)，"said one student. He said some books have no place in school Iibraries.
Books should meet certain standards before they are put in schooIs. Is this a good book for kids to read? Is it fuII of violence (暴力)? Does it include bad words or ideas kids shouId not learn about? If a book is not good for all kids, it should not be in a schooI Iibrary.
Most parents know what's good for kids. They have a right to decide which books should or should not be in schooI Iibraries. If parents don't have time to find out everything their kids read, they should trust schooIs to do that for them.
No! Books Should Not Be Banned from School Libraries!
"Parents should decide what their own kids read, "said Natalie Nicol, a student. "But other parents shouldn't make that choice for them. "
Many experts say that it's the parents' job, not the schooI's job, to check out what their kids are reading. If they don't Iike a book, they should not let their kids read it.
Why should a few parents stop kids from reading stories like the Harry Potter series? Kids should be able to check out books their parents think are OK to read it.
Many schooIs Iet kids borrow certain books if they have a signed paper from a parent. That works fine. A parent doesn't sign the paper if he or she doesn't want the child to read the book. Other kids can read the books if they have permission.
Some books are not OK for all kids to read. But if more adults were careful about what their own kids read, they wouldn't have to ban books from the library.
1.What does the underlined phrase “approve of" mean?
A. borrow B. accept C. know D. keep
2.According to some parents, what should schooIs do before books are put in schooIs?
A. Set certain standards.
B. Learn about the writers
C. Do a survey on books.
D.Take out the bad words.
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Whether students should read certain books or not.
B. Whether some limits should be set on books or not.
C. Whether some books should be in schooI libraries or not.
D. Whether parents should choose good books for kids or not.
Shelby sat at her desk and watched as her cIassmates came into the room. She was always the first one in c1ass. Shelby kept on top of everything going on at Hayword Elementary SchooJ.
But this morning, Shelby saw a new face. A girl walked into the room wearing an old jacket that was two sizes big and a worn-out winter hat with holes in it. SheIby raised an eyebrow as she tried to work out the girl's story.
"Who's that?" Nicole asked.
"New girl,” Shelby said. "Total tomboy (假小子). I bet she bought her jacket in the boys' department. "
Mr. Ryan Ied the girl to the front of the c1assroom. "Quiet down, everyone. This is Amber Dresky. She's new, and I want you all to make her feel welcome." Amber stared at her feet instead of Iooking at the c1ass.
"Amber's family has traveled a lot, so I'm sure she has many exciting stories to share," Mr Ryan continued.
Amber shifted uncomfortably. "Maybe you- can tell us once we know each other better," Mr. Ryari said. "You can take your seat now. "
Shelby watched Amber walk back to her seat.
"Shelby ，"Mr. Ryan said, "since you are the eyes and ears of Hayword, I thought you could show Amber around. Why don't you sit by Amber today?"
Shelby grabbed her books and moved to the back of the room. She stared at Amber's jacket.
Amber foIIowed Shelby's stare. "It's my older brother's jacket. He's overseas in the army. I miss him. "
SheIby's stomach sank. Amber wasn't a tomboy. She just missed her brother.
"That must be hard," SheIby said.
Amber nodded
"Maybe we could sit together at Iunch. You could tell me about your brother and the places you've been to. " Reallγ?”
"Yeah, " Shelby smiled. "Welcome to Hayword. "
1.Who was always the first one in class?
A. SheIby. B. Nicole. C. Mr. Ryan. D. Amber Dresky.
2.Why did Amber wear the big oId jacket?
A.Because she couldn't afford to buy a new one.
B. Because she missed her brother in the army.
C.Because she Iiked to behave like a tomboy
D. Because she had traveled to many places.
3.What is the best title of .the passage?
A.An Unusual Morning B. A Good Beginning
C.Her Best Friend D. The New Girl
The Most Unusual Jobs
Pet Food Tester .
Yes, it's a thing and yes it's totally gross(恶心的). But Mark Gooley ---the owner of a pet food company, eats dog food for a living. He eats everything from doggie treats and chewy bones to liver mixture.
Teddy Bear repair Engineer
When your favorite toy loses an arm, or suffers a bad injury, it is upsetting. But now you can get help in the Build-A-Bear Workshops, the teddy bear repair engineers repair your favorite teddy bears and get them back to themselves.
Water slide Tester
Monday morning surely seems more enjoyable if you spend your working week slipping down water slides in a theme park, especially in summer.
You might also spend your lunch break on a roller coaster, eating a hot dog for lunch.
Working holiday, am I right?
Paint Watcher
You may have heard some people say they'd "rather watch paint dry" than do something they don't want to do. Well, if they really mean it, the chance is there---- studying the drying time and effects(效果)of paint as a full-time job for a paint company.
1.What is Mark Gooley's job?
A. A paint watcher
B. A water slide tester.
C. A pet food tester.
D. A teddy bear repair engineer
2.Where can you get help if your favorite toy loses an arm?
A. In a theme park
B.In a paint company
C. In a pet food company
D. In a Build-A-Bear Workshop.
3.What does a paint watcher do as a full-time job?
A. He paints the wall.
B. He repairs the water slide.
C. He studies the effects of paint.
D. He watches others repair the wall.
完形填空。{共 12 分，每小题 1分)
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中, 选择最佳选项。
Making the team
Tick-tock. Tick-tock
Andreas watched the clock moving very slowly. This was his last class of the day - biology. Usually, Andreas really liked biology. But today was _ .Today there were tryouts for the basketball team after school
There was only one thing that Andreas liked more. than biology: basketball: Because of the tryouts ，Andreas had been for months.
Tyrell had been Andreas's best friend since kindergarten. He was also trying out for the basketball team that afternoon. Andreas was glad he'd have his best friend by his .
Suddenly the bell rang and cIass was over. Andreas and Tyrell walked down to the gym: When they got there, Andreas's heart sank (下沉). There were at least 60 boys crowded there, but the basketball team only had for 20 people. Andreas and Tyrell looked at each other. What if only one of them made the team? That would be than not making the team at all.
The coach blew a whistle and the tryouts began. Andreas and. Tyrell were separated into different groups. As soon as he his hands on the basketball, Andreas felt better. This was why he loved the game. All the nights of practicing paid off as he took shots from the 3-point line.
When the tryouts were over, the coach said he was posting a list of who made the team the next day before school. Andreas felt his stomach tighten. He knew he had played well , was it goo d enough?
“It’s OK,” said Tyrell. “I’m sure you made it. I just don’t know if I did.”
“ Playing on the basketball team wouldn’t be any without you,” a little upset.
They walked the rest of the way home in .
The next morning Andreas hurried to school and went to see the . Tyrell’s name was at the very top-----he had made it! But Andreas didn’t see his name anywhere.
“Andreas!” He heard Tyrell’s happy voice. “We it!”
“What do you mean?” asked Andreas. “My name’s not on there.”
Tyrell up the first sheet of paper and pointed to Andrea’s name at the very top of the second sheet. They shouted and gave each other a high-five. They were going to be on the basketball team together.
They shouted and gave each other a high-five. They were going to be on the basketball team together.
1.A. difficult B. different C. interesting D. terrible
2.A. practicing B. waiting C. hoping D. insisting
3.A. group B. seat C. side D. class
4.A. names B. work C. room D. areas
5.A. weaker B. 'easier C. happier' D. worse
6.A. spread B. covered C. showed D. felt
7.A. and B. but C. or D. so
8.A. success B. trouble C. fun D. stress
9.A. public B. silence C. person D. sorrow
10.A. list B. page C. wall D. gym
11.A. met B. got C. kept D. made
12.A. lifted B. picked C. put D. Sent
