Whether you like it or not, your parents are responsible(负责任的) for you, at least until you’ re out of high school. But does it feel like your parents are stressing you out with their love? Do you often fight with them?
Hu Muqing, 16, of Shenyang, complains that his parents only care about his grades and not his other needs. He and his parents fight the most about the time he spends watching TV and on the Internet. The Shenyang teenager said, “They think I should concentrate on my work because I’m in middle school. However, I need to be able to relax. Most of my friends can watch TV and surf the Web a lot. Sometimes it’s hard to talk to them.” After some negotiations (商谈), Hu has been allowed to watch TV for 15 to 20 minutes every night, but has been told to keep away from the computer.
Shen Ying, 17, of Jianyang, Sichuan Province, feels she has grown up now. So she wants more respect(尊重) from her parents. “My father shouted at me when he’s in a bad mood. He doesn’t listen to me, but instead acts like, ‘I’m the boss’!” said the teenager “I’d like my parents to treat me like a friend and understand that respect is a two-way street.”
Lu Yiting, 15, of Shantou, has a different problem with her parents. They think she spends too much time with her friends and is falling into bad company. “I want trust(信任) from my parents,” Lu said.
It’s the age when teenagers are becoming more independent, but their parents care very much about their kids’ futures, said Sun Yunxiao, a senior researcher at the China Youth and Children Research Center. Sun suggests that teenagers should learn to communicate with their parents effectively. “Find the right time for a talk. On Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, say ‘Thank you’ to your parents or give them a small gift with a letter so they can get inside your head a little,” he advised. Sun also believes that teenagers have to work to get trust and respect from their parents. “You need to make sure they know that you’ re not going to screw up(搞砸) your exams or let them down. Let them know that you want to do well, and that you will do well” he said.
1.Hu Muqing __________.
A. is a teenager from Shandong Province
B. always fights with his classmates
C. can watch TV for a short time every night
D. has been allowed to surf the Internet
2. The sentence “Respect is a two-way street.” means __________.
A. people should respect each other
B. people must respect others in a street
C. there are two sides in a street
D. people should obey the rules in a street
3. What’s Lu Yiting’s problem with her parents?
A. Her parents think she spends too much time watching TV.
B. Her parents think she spends too much time with her friends.
C. Her parents always shout at her and don’t respect her.
D. Her parents don’t want her to work in a big company.
4.Which of the following is not Mr. Sun Yunxiao’s suggestion?
A. Teenagers should learn to communicate with their parents.
B. Teenagers shouldn’t tell their parents when they fail exams.
C. Teenagers should talk with their parents at a proper time.
D. Teenagers should work very hard to do well in their study.
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Parents care too much about their children’s grades.
B. Three teenagers and their problems with their parents.
C. Parents are stressing their children out with their love.
D. Problems between parents and children and how to deal with them.
In a small village in England about 150 years ago, a mail coach ( 邮车 ) was standing on the street . It didn’t come to that village often . People had to pay a lot to get a letter . The person who sent the letter didn’t have to pay the postage (邮资) , while the receiver had to .
“Ｈere’s a letter for Miss Alice Brown , ” said the mailman .
“ Ｉ’m Alice Brown , ” a girl of about 18 said in a low voice .
Alice looked at the envelope（信封） for a minute , and then handed it back to the mailman .
“ Ｉ＇m sorry I can’t take it , I don’t have enough money to pay it＂, she said .
A gentleman standing around were very sorry for her . Then he came up and paid the postage for her .
When the gentleman gave the letter to her , she said with a smile , “ Thank you very much ,This letter is from Tom . I’m going to marry him . He went to London to look for work . I’ve waited a long time for this letter , but now I don’t need it , there is nothing in it .”
“ Really ? How do you know that ? ” the gentleman said in surprise .
“ He told me that he would put some signs on the envelope . Look ,sir ,this cross in the corner means that he is well and this circle means he has found work . That’s good news .”
The gentleman was Sir Rowland Hill . He didn’t forgot Alice and her letter .
“ The postage to be paid by the receiver has to be changed ,” he said to himself and had a good plan .
“ The postage has to be much lower , what about a penny (便士) ? And the person who sends the letter pays the postage . He has to buy a stamp and put it on the envelope .” he said .
The government accepted his plan . Then the first stamp was put out in 1840 . It was called the “ Penny Black “ . It had a picture of the Queen on it .
1. The first postage stamp was made ________ .
A．in England B．in America
C．by Alice D．in 1910
2. The girl handed the letter back to the mailman because _________ .
A．she didn’t know whose letter it was
B．she had no money to pay the postage
C．she received the letter but she didn’t want to open it
D．she had already known what was written in the letter
3.We can know from Alice’s words that _________ .
A. Tom had told her what the signs meant before leaving
B. Alice was clever and could guess the meaning of the signs
C. Alice had put the signs on the envelope herself
D. Tom had put the signs as Alice had told him to
4.The idea of using stamps was thought of by _________ .
A．the government B. Sir Rowland Hill
C. Alice Brown D. Tom
5.From the passage we know the high postage made _________ .
A．People never send each other letters
B．lovers almost lose every touch with each other
C．people try their best to avoid(避免) paying it
D．receivers refuse to pay the coming letters
Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队), others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station cafe(咖啡馆). He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom.
“What time is your bus?” asked Mike.
“There’s plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.
“Well, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said Mike.
They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh! It’s going backward(倒行)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”
“You’re looking at the clock in the mirror.” said Mike. Tom was so sad(难过). The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.
1.Tom went into the station cafe because .
A．Mike asked him to have a cup of tea.
B．it was quite early and he could find a seat there.
C．he didn’t like to stay with the schoolgirl.
D．he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there.
2. What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock? .
A．Half past twelve B．Twenty to twelve
C．Half past eleven D．Half past one
3.From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find .
A．the time is right B．it’s going slower
C．it’s going backward D．it’s going faster
4.Which of the following is true? .
A．Tom arrived in Paris on time
B．The next bus would leave in half an hour
C．After that Tom didn’t like clocks any longer
D．Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once
5. Which of the following is the title(题目) of the story?
A．The Mirror of the Station
B．Not A Careful Man
C．Missing A Bus
D．The Clock In The Mirror
补全对话 阅读对话，从每题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案完成对话。
Lily: Hi, Jim! How was your birthday party?
Jim: ________ .But it’s a pity that you didn’t come.
Lily: I’m sorry. I had a high fever that day.
Jim: Sorry to hear that. ________
Lily: Yes, much better. Thanks. What did I miss at the party, anyway?
Jim: Well, we had many different kinds of food, such as chicken, pizza, salads …
Lily: ________
Jim: Yes, a big chocolate one.
Lily: ________
Jim: We sang and danced till two o’clock in the morning. we had an unforgettable time.
Lily: ________
Jim: Yes. I like having parties because they can make us happy and relaxed.
1.
A．I'm tired .
B．It was great.
C．I liked it very much.
D．I didn't like it at all.
2.
A．See you tomorrow .
B．I need to get there on time.
C．Are you better now?
D．Open the door.
3.
A．Did you watch a movie?
B．Did you have fun?
C．Did you play games?
D．Did you have a birthday cake?
4.
A．What else did you do?
B．How do you do?
C．Where did you go?
D．What was the weather?
5.
A．That sounds boring.
B．It must be Tom’s.
C．I have to go now.
D．Well, it sounds as if you enjoyed yourselves.
完形填空 阅读短文，从每题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个能填入文章中相应空白处的最佳答案。
The umbrella is a very common object. It keeps the ________ and the sun off the people. Most umbrellas can folded up so it is ________ to carry them.
However, the umbrella has not always been as ________ as it is now. In the past, it was a symbol of importance. Some African countries still use umbrellas in this ________. Someone carries an umbrella and walks behind the king or important person.
Umbrellas are very old. People in different parts of the world began to ________ umbrellas at different times. The Chinese had them more than 3,000 years ago. From there, umbrellas ________ to India and Egypt. In Greece and Rome, ________ wouldn’t use them. They believed umbrellas were only for women.
England was ________ the first country in Europe where common people used umbrellas against rain. The weather there is very ________ and umbrella are very useful.
Everybody uses umbrellas today. The next time you ________ one, thinking that for centuries only great men and women used them, you’ll feel you are important people, too.
1.A. rain B. cloud C. air D. water
2.A. lovely B. cheap C. hard D. easy
3.A. light B. heavy C. common D. special
4.A. way B. size C. reason D. place
5.A. discover B. use C. examine D. discuss
6.A. walked B. spread C. rode D. flew
7.A. children B. parents C. men D. women
8.A. probably B. already C. suddenly D. immediately
9.A. sunny B. rainy C. snowy D. carry
10.A. sell B. return C. borrow D. carry
No matter , you must follow the school rules.
A. where are you B. what do you do
C. who are you D. who you are
