One day, while I was walking on the street, I heard the piano music and singing rising above the noise of the people. I stopped and saw a young lady sitting at a piano.
She was singing songs about love. The way she was singing made me a little comfortable. I stood there watching her playing on such a crowded New York square. I thought that she must be brave enough to perform in front of so many people.
She noticed me. I walked over and told her how good her music sounded. “Thank you.” she said.
“I have been going through a hard time recently, but you’ve made me hopeful again.” I said to her.
“I’m glad that I could help,” she replied, “Why are you so sad?”
“Well, my mom has lost her job, and I’m not sure what to do …”
“Did you notice the way you were walking? Your head was down.” she said. “Don’t be upset, because opportunity (机遇) comes in different ways and if your head is down, you might not see it. You should smile more… lift your head up.”
I looked at her, surprised at how she was encouraging (鼓励) me. “Why are you playing the piano here?” I asked her with a smile.
She explained that she saw a lot of unhappy people in the world and she tried to cheer them up by playing music.
I smiled a little wilder, realizing that no difficulties could stop me from going on.
1.The writer and the young lady were ___________ in the passage.
A. strangers (陌生人) B. lovers C. relatives (亲戚) D. friends
2.The writer felt ___________ at first while walking in the street.
A. nervous B. angry C. happy D. sad
3.Why did the young lady play music and sing on a crowded square?
A. Because her mother lost job.
B. Because she wanted to make some money.
C. Because she wanted to make people happy.
D. Because she wanted to practice playing the piano in public.
4.Which of the followings didn’t the lady tell the writer to do?
A. To walk with head up. B. To smile more.
C. To see in different ways. D. Not to be upset.
5.What do you think of the lady?
A. She was brave and kind-hearted. B. She was shy and honest.
C. She was bored and hard-working. D. She was strict with herself.
Nowadays, camping has been popular among young people. It's a great way to be outside and enjoy the nature. Whether you prefer to be in the woods, mountains, or by the river, you are sure to have a wonderful experience when you go camping. Here are some suggestions for camping. Fire may be dangerous, so just use it only when you must. Make sure to put the fire out when you don't use it. Or it may cause a fire. When you are talking, keep your voice down. If you talk loudly, you may disturb (打扰) other people, and you will also miss the chance to see wild animals outside. It is necessary to put up your tent only in safe areas. If you put up your tent in other areas, you may get into trouble. Remember to do it for your safety. Don't forget to take your camera, or you will miss the wonderful natural wonders. Later, you'll understand how nice they are. Make sure your camera has enough power. People often get lost in the forest. It's a good way to take a map that helps you to get the right direction. Now, people usually take GPS with them. Maps and GPS can help you find the way easily.
1.According to the passage, we can choose many places to go camping except______
A. the mountains B. the woods C. a place by the river D. the park
2.How many pieces of advice are mentioned (提到) in the passage?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
3.What should we take to avoid(避免) getting lost in the forest according to the passage?
A. Camera and food. B. Maps and GPS. C. Tents and water. D. Food and water.
4.What does the underline phrase “put…out” mean in the passage?
A. 清理 B. 伸出 C. 扑灭 D. 取出
5.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Camping is fun. B. Some advice for camping.
C. Where can we go camping? D. What can we get from camping?
Teens Health
Http://teens health.org/teen/
Changes are happening in your life, both physically(身体上地) and mentally(心理上地) . Sometimes you may feel upset by them. Just remember, it’s normal to have these feelings. And you are not alone. Teens Health is a website that can help you. It gives a lot of advice for fighting depression(抑郁), dealing with bad feelings and taking care of your body. The website is run by a team of doctor .They give information and advice for teenagers.
根据图文内容，选择最佳答案。
1.Teens Health is probably ________that can help you both physically and mentally.
A. a website B. a guidebook C. a magazine D. a newspaper
2.The writer probably agrees that ________.
A. it’s good to be alone sometimes
B. it’s normal to feel upset sometimes
C. it’s impossible to deal with feelings
D. there is nothing to worry about
3.You can find the information about ________ in Hot Topics.
A. flu B. hobbies C. schools and jobs D. after-school activities
4.“Take 5 Tips for Life” provides five ways ________.
A. to get over fear B. to stay safe C. to fight depression D. to study better
5.From the material above(上述材料) we can know that________.
A. kids can get advice on how to study well
B. teenagers can get help on how to lose weight
C. parents can get tips on how to take care of their own bodies
D. the advice is not only for teenagers but also for teachers
从A、B、C三个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
Whitney didn't have many friends. She was shy and _______. She never wanted to be popular, but she did want to have someone to share _______and laugh with.
Then it was time for her to go to college in another town. And she had to _______with someone she didn’t know. She had no idea whether she could make friends in that new environment.
But something happened during the first class. And it _______Whitney's life. The teacher asked everyone to _______a little about themselves. Whitney told everyone where she came from and some simple information. The last_______for each student was "What is your goal for this term?" _______of the students said it was to get good grades, pass the tests or something similar. But Whitney said something _______. She said that her goal was to make just one good friend.
When most of the students sat quietly, one student came to Whitney. She reached out her hand and introduced herself. She asked _______she could be Whitney’s friend. Whitney was surprised and happy. She ________and reached her hand out, too.
Their friendship lasted all through the college.
1.A. careless B. quiet C. noisy
2.A. marks B. food C. secrets
3.A. fight B. live C. discuss
4.A. changed B. controlled C. destroyed
5.A. remember B. share C. write
6.A. game B. decision C. question
7.A. Most B. Few C. All
8.A. interesting B. different C. strange
9.A. how B. why C. whether
10.A. smiled B. laughed C. cried
— I’ll have an important meeting this weekend, so I can’t go fishing with you.
—________ I thought we could have a nice time together.
A. It’s my pleasure. B. You’re welcome. C. I hope so. D. What a shame!
—I always feel nervous when I answer the questions in class.
—_________. Just smile and try your best. Everything will be OK.
A. Well done. B. Have a good trip. C. Take it easy. D. That’s OK.
