Chris Rock was born in the state of South Carolina in the United States. When he was a child, his family moved, and he grew up in a poor area in Brooklyn, New York.
As a teenager, Rock left high school and started telling jokes in comedy clubs in New York City, Even at age 18, Chris Rock was very funny. He told jokes about his family (his parents were very strict) , and about growing up in Brooklyn in the 1980s. Many of his jokes were also about high school, which Rock says was terrible.
Famous comedians (喜剧演员）went to see Rock’s performances. One comedian (Eddie Murphy) helped him get work on television and in the movies. Chris Rock still acts in movies, but he does not want to be a serious actor. For him, comedy is more important. It makes people laugh, but it can also make people think.
Today,Chris Rock still does live comedy shows around the world. He also created a TV show called “Everybody Hates Chris.” It is about his teenage years growing up and going to school in Brooklyn. In 2006, it was considered as one of the best comedy shows on American television.
1.Where did he start telling jokes? (less than ten words)
2.Why does Chris Rock think comedy is very important? (less than ten words)
3.What kind of actors do you think Chris Rock is? (less than twenty words)
While Mr. Wan, his wife and their little daughter were in Europe, they decided to drive three days to Germany.
His little daughter had never travelled at night before. She was scared(害怕) the first night in the car, with the deep darkness outside.
“Where are we going, Daddy?” “To your uncle’s house in Germany.”
“Have you been to his house before?” “No.”
“Do you know the way?” “Kind of, we will read the map.”
“Do you know how to read the map?” “Yes, we will get there safely.”
“Where are we going to eat if we get hungry before arriving?” “We can stop at a restaurant if we get very hungry, my honey.”
“Do you know if there are restaurants on the way?” “Yes, there are.”
“Do you know where?” “No, but we will be able to find some.”
The same dialogue repeated a few times during the first night and second night. But on the third night, the daughter was quiet. He couldn’t help wondering why she was not asking the questions anymore.
“Honey, do you know where we are going?” “Germany, to uncle’s house.”
“Do you know how we are getting there?” “No.”
“Then why aren’t you asking me any more?” “Because Daddy is driving.”
Because Daddy is driving. That answer from his little girl gave Mr. Wan strength for many years after, whenever he had questions and fears about his life journey.
1.The little girl asked so many questions during the first night because
A. she was afraid of the deep darkness.
B. she didn’t want to go to Germany.
C. she didn’t believe in his parents.
D. she was very hungry on road.
2.What does the underlined sentence really mean?
A. Mr. Wan didn’t know the way at all.
B. Mr. Wan couldn’t read the map very well.
C. Mr. Wan was not quite sure about the way.
D. Mr. Wan was familiar with the way.
3.When the little girl didn’t ask any questions more her father felt .
A. excited B. satisfied C. surprised D. relaxed
4.What gave Mr. Wan more strength after this trip?
A. His daughter’s questions. B. His daughter’s trust.
C. His good driving skill. D. His strong will about life.
In two days, I will be turning 30. And I was not looking forward to a new decade (十年). I was afraid that the best years of my life were behind me.
One day, I met with my friend Nicholas. He was a 79-year-old man. He noticed something was different about me and asked if anything was wrong. I told him what I was anxious (焦虑) about and asked him： “What was the best time of your life?”
Without hesitation, Nicholas replied： “Well, Joe, when I was a child in Austria and everything was taken care of for me, that was the best time of my life.”
“When I was going to school and learning the things I know today, that was the best time of my life.”
“When I got my first job and got paid for my work, that was the best time of my life.”
“When I met my wife and fell in love, that was the best time of my life.”
“World War Ⅱcame, and my wife and I had to leave Austria to save our lives. When we were together and safe on a ship, that was the best time of my life.”
“When I became a young father and watched my children grow up, that was the best time of my life.”
“And now, Joe, I am 79 years old. I have my health, I feel good and I am just as in love with my wife as I was the day we met. This is the best time of my life.”
1.How did the writer feel about his upcoming 30th birthday?
A. Excited. B. Worried. C. Angry. D. Tired.
2.Where did the old man live when he was a kid?
A. In Austria B. In Canada
C. In Australia D. In North America
3.From the passage, we can learn that .
A. the writer didn’t know how to spend the rest of his life
B. the writer was an easy-going person
C. the old man was not in good condition
D. the old man has a very happy family
4.From the passage, we can learn that .
A. it’s never too old to learn
B. believing in yourself is the key to success
C. be thankful for what you have today
D. time and tide (潮水) wait for no man
Do you often use a cell phone? Do you take the subway（地铁）to school every day? These items（项目） make our modern life easier. But do you know how we should behave properly while using them? The following suggestions might be helpful.
For cell phone users
◆Keep your voice down when you make a phone call in public. Shouting on the phone may make others feel uncomfortable. And you’d better not use it during an appointment（约会）.
◆Stop sending messages or playing games with your cellphone at a dinner or a party. It’s a good time to communicate with your family and friends.
◆Don’t make or answer a call while driving. It is very dangerous for both you and your passengers.
For subway passengers
◆You are supposed to wait in line while buying tickets and getting on the subway.
◆You’re not allowed to eat, drink or smoke on the subway train. The smell and noise may trouble others. It’s our duty to keep the train clean and tidy. Besides, smoking is bad for health.
◆ You can’t take pets on the train. As we all know, animals may spread diseases (疾病)， get the train dirty and make much noise.
◆ You’d better not lie across the subway seats even if the train isn’t crowded. Offering your seat to someone who needs it is regarded as good manners.
1.When you join in a party or eat at a dinner, you can .
A. talk about the weather with friends
B. play games with cell phones
C. send messages with cell phones
D. make a telephone with cell phones
2.How many suggestions are offered to subway passengers in the passage?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 7
3.Which of the following actions is improper?
A. No smoking on the subway.
B. Making a phone in a low voice in public.
C. Answering a telephone while driving
D. Offering your seat to someone who needs.
4.The passage above may be chosen from .
A. A Guidebook on Proper Behaviors
B. A Handbook on Chinese History
C. A Handbook on Using Cell Phone
D. A Guidebook on Taking Subways
It is fun being a vet (兽医). I like it because although it is hard work, every day is different! It all depends on what is wrong with the animals that come in.
At my clinic(诊所), I work long days on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and short days on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sunday is my day off so I can spend some time with my family.
My day at my clinic begins at 7 am. My clerk opens the door, turns on some music, and makes everyone a cup of tea or coffee. My assistant (助手) cleans and feeds the animals. The phones start to ring and people make appointments. This is a very busy time of day!
At 9 am, pet owners start to arrive with their sick pets. Appointments take up the whole morning. At midday, I stop for two hours. I don’t examine（检查）any new sick animals. I use these two hours to have lunch and do all my paperwork.
At 2 pm. I start to see sick animals again. At 5 pm, three students from a local school who love animals arrive to help out. They are very kind and warm-hearted. I am always happy to see their smiling faces!
From 5 pm to 7pm, I continue to see sick animals. Then, at 7 pm, we close our doors and the clean-up begins! We tidy the clinic, and feed and clean the animals. Of course, we also stroke (轻抚) them and give them hugs! Then, we turn off the lights and go home. This is the type of day I want to have.
I’m very happy being a vet, though unexpected things sometimes happen!
1.When did the writer as a vet begin to examine the sick pets?
A. At 7 am. B. At 8 am. C. At 9 am. D. At 2 pm.
2.Who feed the animals in the writer’s clinic?
A. The writer. B. the pet owners.
C. The writer’s clerk. D. The writer’s assistant.
3.What does the underlined word in the fourth paragraph mean?
A. 意见 B. 预约 C. 参观 D. 治疗
4.What can we know from the last two paragraphs?
A. The writer cares about our environment.
B. The writer loves his job and his animals
C. The animals in the clinic are very dirty.
D. The writer likes unexpected things really.
5.Which of the following could be the best TITLE for the passage?
A. A small Animal Clinic B. The Writer and his Assistant
C. A Vet’s Type of Day D. A Busy and Happy Life
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根据对话内容，从方框内的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A： Morning! What can I do for you?
B： We’d like to make a trip for Mid-autumn Days, please.
A： There are many travel paths. 1.
B： We’d like to choose Mount Wuyi.
A： It’s one of the most famous mountains in China.
It’s really a nice place to visit. 2.
B： We have no idea. Which hotel do you think is comfortable and has a good view?
A： The Peace Hotel is very nice and peaceful. 3.I think it’s the most important of all.
B： We don’t want to live in a dear hotel.
A： 4.
B： All right. I’ll ask my wife to fill in this form. By the way, is it OK if we pay by credit card(信用卡)？
A： 5. Enjoy your Mid-autumn Days!
B： Thank you.
