When we interviewed what the life was like more than 70 years ago, many old soldiers were full of tears in their eyes. They told us that they never forgot those days when they were in the army, during which they lived hard lives but spared no effort to fight against the enemies.
Now in the year 2015 comes the first great parade(阅兵) in the 21st century. September 3rd is the 70th anniversary(纪念) of the victory of the anti-fascist (反法西斯主义的) war. This day is considered as an important moment for China, as well as the world. 49 countries from all over the world, including South Korea and some European countries attended this special occasion.
In preparation for the parade, the soldiers worked hard every day. In order to walk well in the three hundred meters distance on the Tian’anmen Square, they had to receive extremely strict training. Each day, they got up early in the morning and started the 10 hours’ practice.
When a reporter arrived, it was raining heavily outside, but none of the soldiers stopped training. Nothing can stop their training, and no one can stop their deep love to their motherland.
The reporter asked, “The training is so hard but why does nobody give up?” “It’s the first time for me to join in such an important ceremony. I consider it a great honor. I must try my best.” One of the participants(参与者) answered. In fact, everyone takes pride in taking part in this big parade because they want to show the spirit of Chinese army, the power of Chinese army, as well as the determination of keeping the world in peace.
From the soldiers, we learned the power of dreams. If one has a dream, he will get over any difficulties that get in the way to make the dream come true.
1.What did the old soldiers do more than 70 years ago?
A. They took part in a war.
B. They experienced something special.
C. They worked hard for the parade.
D. They answered a reporter’s questions.
2. How many countries took part in the parade?
A. 20 B. 49
C. 40 D. 70
3.What is the main idea of Paragraph3?
A. A hard training. B. A good reporter
C. The hot weather. D. The heavy rain.
4.According to the passage, the great parade took place in _____ .
A. South Korea B. America
C. China D. A European country
5.Which of the following is True?
A. The training for the parade is usually on rainy days.
B. It is easy for the soldiers to perform well in the parade.
C. Quite many soldiers have taken part in the parade before.
D. The soldiers are tired but none of them will give up.
There would be a school party on Friday evening. The girls were talking about what they were going to wear.
“I’m going to wear a black dress, so everybody will notice me,” said Emily. “How about you, Linda?”
“I’m not sure. Maybe jeans, an old shirt, and a hat. People will notice me more than you! ”Linda said.
“But what are the boys going to do in the party?” asked Jane. "Do you remember the last school party, last year? They just stood there, and we girls had to dance by ourselves!”
“I hear that some of the boys learned how to dance this summer. Maybe it’ll be better this time,” said Mary.
The party was held on Friday evening, groups of students arrived. The music began. The girls stood in a line on one side, and the boys on another side. Mr. Green, their teacher, tried to get them together, but failed. After a while, Tim said, “l don’t want to stand here the whole time. The party is only for two hours. It’ll be over soon” He started to dance. All the others watched him, then David asked Emily if she wanted to dance. Then Jack and Linda. Then, all began to dance. Soon there were more dancers than watchers.
1. How long would the party last?
A. On Friday evening B. For one hour
C. For two hours D. For three hours
2.What kind of clothes was Emily going to wear?
A. A black dress B. Jeans
C. An old shirt D. Jeans, an old shirt and a hat
3.How did Emily and Linda dance in the school last year?
A. They danced by themselves
B. They danced with the boys
C. They didn’t dance
D. They danced with their teachers
4.How did some boys spend the summer holiday according to the passage?
A. They went swimming B. They learned to dance
C. They watched TV D. They went climbing
5. Which is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A. There would be a school party on Friday evening
B. Their teacher asked them to dance together.
C. Jack and Linda danced together.
D. The boys and girls stood together and watched their teacher dance
Thanksgiving Day
Almost every culture in the world has held celebrations of thanks for a plentiful harvest. The American Thanksgiving holiday began as a festival of thanksgiving in the early days of the American colonies almost four hundred years ago.
In 1620, a boat filled with more than one hundred people sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in the New World. Their first winter in the New World was difficult. They had arrived too late to grow any crops, and without fresh food, half the colonists died from disease. The following spring Indians taught then how to grow corn, a new food for the colonists. They showed them other crops to grow in the unfamiliar soil and how to hunt and fish.
In the autumn of 1621, many crops of corn, beans and pumpkins were harvested. The colonists and much to be thankful for, so a festival was planned. They invited the local Indian chief and 90 Indians. The Indians brought deer to roast with the turkeys and other wild game offered by the colonists. To this first Thanksgiving, the Indians had even brought popcorn. In following years, many of the original colonists celebrated the autumn harvest with a festival of thanks.
Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November, a different date every year. The Thanksgiving is a time for tradition and sharing. Even if they live far away, family members gather for a reunion(重聚)at the house of an older relative. All give thanks together for the good things that they have.
1.When did the American Thanksgiving holiday begin?
A. Two hundred years ago
B. Four hundred years ago
C. Three hundred years ago
D. One hundred years ago
2.What does the underlined word “colonists” mean?
A. 殖民地 B. 本地人
C. 土著人 D. 移民
3.Thanksgiving is a time for _________.
A. tradition B. sharing
C. reunion D. A, B and C
4.The first colony had a difficult winter because __________.
A. they didn’t have clothes
B. they couldn’t speak the language
C. they had no books
D. they had arrived too late to grow any crops
5.Which of the following is right?
A. In 1620, many crops of corn, beans and pumpkins were harvested.
B. The following winter the Indians taught them how to grow corn.
C. Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November.
D. With fresh food, half the colonists died from disease.
Each year, up to six young inventors, grade K-12, in America can receive the nation’s most excellent young inventors’ honor, “The Thomas Edison Innovation Award (创新奖),” for their invention ideas. They can receive the following honors:
Thomas Edison Innovation Award, “The Tommy”, a handmade trophy(奖杯)
US$1,000—US$ 5,000 in prize money
All-expenses-paid (一切费用均已付清的)trip for the inventor and one parent to the ceremony.
Chances in the future to connect with universities and industries to further the inventors’ ideas
A place in history! The inventors’ names and ideas can be preserved (保存) at the National Museum of Education
1.How many students can receive the honor each year?
A. Up to nine B. Up to eight
C. Up to seven D. Up to six
2.Why do some students win award?
A. They are good at music.
B. They have great invention ideas.
C. They often help other people.
D. They are excellent sports players.
3.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Winners can connect with universities to develop their ideas.
B. Winners can win some prize money.
C. Winners and their teachers can have free trip.
D. Winners can receive a handmade trophy.
4. What can be preserved at the National Museum of Education?
A. The inventor’s age
B. The inventor’s school name
C. The inventor’s name and his or her idea
D. The inventor’s birthplace and home address
5.The information above is about _______.
A. an invention award B. a famous inventor
C. a famous museum D. a great musician
The Sweetest Sight
I was in the most beautiful city in the world, yet I only wanted home.
It was an amazing week for my husband and me—the trip of a lifetime. Months ago, when my
husband told me that he would have a meeting in London. I expressed my to go to Europe
together with him. Then we asked his mother to our two children and started off.
During the week’s time, visited London and Paris as much as we could, Big Ben, the Louver and so on. All these were beautiful places we expected to see before. We really enjoyed ourselves.
On our last night in Paris, we enjoyed the night view(夜景) of the Eiffel Tower, my husband
called home. His mother the phone. In a second, my husband’s face fell and he looked so worried. I could feel something happened.
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
He didn’t answer and continued to listen. A few minutes later, he said to me that Tony, our seven-year-old son, had fallen off his bike and his leg. He must be sent to hospital at once.
At that moment, Paris suddenly lost its charm(魅力).
“I don’t want to be here! I shouldn’t be here! I should be home my kids!”
We hurried back to our hotel and then to the airport …
Finally, we got home. We rushed into our children’s bedroom. Seeing our two children, I suddenly realized the truth: there is no sight(风景)in the world than your children’s faces that greet you at home.
1.A. question B. wish C. step D. place
2.A. look after B. talk with C. find out D. wake up
3.A. he B. she C. we D. they
4.A. after B. since C. though D. because
5.A. shouted B. finished C. wrote D. answered
6.A. ugly B. useful C. right D. bad
7.A. hardly B. clearly C. sadly D. truly
8.A. danced B. broken C. thrown D. opened
9.A. toward B. with C. under D. from
10.A. quieter B. richer C. sweeter D. wider
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的(A、B、C、D)四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
John is a Middle school student. He likes and hopes to be a singer. He often buys some books about music and wears some strange clothes. And his hair is so that somebody thinks he’s a girl.
One day, the teacher wrote something on the blackboard. But the young man couldn’t anything. He was afraid and went to a hospital after school. There were many people in the waiting room. He had to his turn.
“What’s the matter with you, Miss?”asked the doctor.
“Sorry, sir,” John said with a red face. “I’m a boy. I have poor eyesight this week.”
“Go to the barber’s (理发店)first, young man,” said the doctor,“I can’t find your at all.”
1.A. singing B. swimming C. studying D. playing
2.A. nice B. short C. long D. yellow
3.A. hear B. see C. listen to D. look at
4.A. finish B. stand C. leave D. wait
5.A. ears B. eyes C. nose D. teeth
