“Budda(佛)-like youngsters” has become the buzzwords online overnight. What is “Budda-like”?Actually,it has nothing to do with Buddhism. It's only an attitude towards life. It means one should neither be pleased by outside gains nor be saddened by personal losses. Besides, it guides a lifestyle that “it's fine to have something or not.”
The youngsters are in their 20s. Although they haven’t developed themselves into the “God” , they've learned how to live a comfortable life. The green post-90s have mixed feelings to face the unknown future. They think that they are“Budda-like youngsters” and try to let everything go. They don’t give up; they make some efforts; they take what they are given; they don’t make a change.
We are living at a fast-developing time. If we have a strong sense of competitions, we will be overtaken in grades, education backgrounds, scores, jobs and will be overtaken in our kids grades, education backgrounds, and jobs... “Budda-like” youngsters keep a casual and calm attitude towards life and get rid of the so-called “fear”. It's not that they refuse to make progress but that the pain from efforts overwhelms (压倒) the joy from gain. So, they stop considering struggle (奋 斗) as the most important part or even the only aim in life as their parents did. Gradually, “Budda-like” becomes the weapon (武器)for the youngsters to fight against the society that doesn’t belong to them.
In fact, every generation has their own culture. It's hard to tell whether it is good or bad. People born at special time create their own culture. We don’t have to worry about it.
1.The writer mainly________ in the first paragraph.
A.expresses his worries about the Budda-like youngstery
B.shows the meaning of the words "Budda-likc youngsters
C.explains that there are Budda-like youngsters in China
D.tells us why we are living at a fast-developing time now
2.What is Budda-like youngsters’ attitude about life?
A.They want to find or win anything they want.
B.They continue regarding struggle as one aim in life.
C.They don’t mind whether they have something or not.
D.They have a strong sense of competitions in many ways.
3.Why do some post-90s become the Budda-like youngsters?
A.Because they want to get the joy form the gain
B.Because they really refuse to make any progress.
C.Because it's their way to fight against the so-calle fear.
D.Because they want to have the same life as their parents’.
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Every school has notice boards．Let’s see what is on the notice board of an American school．
School Policy
◇Fighting，saying bad words and all other bad behavior will not be allowed．
◇Do not throw rocks，snowballs or sticks on the school grounds．
◇Hand in a note or telephone to school if your child will be absent for the day．
◇Parents and visitors need to check in at the omce when entering the school．
Report Card
A report card about your school life and work will be given to your parents．Look at the marking key for your school work．
MARKING KEY(评分标准) | |
Goes beyond grade level standards | 4 |
Meets grade level standards | 3 |
Does not meet grade level standards，making progress | 2 |
Does not meet grade level standards，not making progress | 1 |
Class Announcement(通知)
Testing Dates：
The math test is from June 12 to June 13．
The science test is on June 15．
Parents Meeting：
The next parents meeting is on Friday，June 22 at 7:00 pm in the meeting hall．
Homework：
Please check the Homework Board at the school homepage to find you homework．
After-school Program
The after-school programs will continue for the year 2012．The programs will be open from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm every day．
◇3:30～4:30 Homework ＆ Reading
◇4:30～6:00 Activities
If you have any questions，feel free to call the school at 524-9752．
1.According to Sehool Policy，visitors have to________when entering the school．
A.hand in a note
B.call at 524-9752
C.check in at the office
D.telephone to the school
2.From________，parents can get information on the parents meeting．
A.School Policy
B.Report Card
C.After-school Program
D.Class Announcement
3.Report Card shows parents________．
A.certain school rules
B.after-school activities
C.plans for classes and tests
D.children’s school life and work
4.Suppose Tony doesn’t do well at school but makes progress，he will get________on the Report Card．
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
5.Students do their homework and read books________．
A.from 3:30 to 4:30
B.from 3:30 to 6:00
C.from 4:30 to 6:00
D.from 6:00 to 7:00
When we want to find out what the weather will be like tomorrow, we usually turn on the radio or TV. But in the time before radio and TV, people needed to forecast (预测) the weather. How did they do it? Let’s learn about two weather rhymes (押韵的诗) together.
Red sky at night, Sailor’s delight!
Red sky in the morning, Sailors take warning!
This weather rhyme was written a long time ago, but it still works today. As the sun is setting, a red sky at night usually means there are no clouds coming in from the west, a sign of good weather for tomorrow. But a red sky in the morning always means drier air is moving away to the east and moister air is moving in from the west. The moist air could bring clouds, rain and stormy weather.
When leaves show their undersides (底部), Be very certain, rain betides.
The rhyme shows us how trees forecast the weather. Tree leaves turn upside down just before it rains. In the period before a storm, strong winds can lift the leaves and show their undersides.
Animals, insects and plants are natural forecasters. When a summer storm is coming, you may notice that dogs, cows, horses, and geese grow restless (不安的) and frogs come out of their hiding places. These animals don’t have some sixth sense. Scientists think the animals can hear the low frequency (频率) sound waves made by thunderstorms many miles away.
Get outside and observe nature carefully, and soon you’ll be your own weather forecaster.
1.The underlined word “moist” can be replaced by the word “________”.
A.wet B.Cold C.warm D.clean
2.What is helpful for some animals to forecast the stormy weather?
A.Their sense of sight. B.Their sense of hearing.
C.Their sense of smell. D.Their sense of touching.
3.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.The two rhymes are both about winter weather.
B.When leaves show their undersides, it will be fine.
C.If you see a red sky in the morning, you can travel outside.
D.If you see a frog come out of its hiding place, you’d better stay at home.
4.What’s the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage?
A.To introduce two famous weather rhymes to us.
B.To tell us we should read as many rhymes as possible.
C.To show us the way to observe different animals.
D.To encourage us to get close to nature and observe the weather on our own.
Tony Bennett, the American singer recently touring Britain, can’t remember how many times he has sung his standard hit “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”. He sang it again to his audience at the London Palladium last night. “I never get tired of singing it,” he said. “I like it too much. It’s a great city and it’s a good song.” Bennett is to record a TV special with American singer Lena Home while he is here. And a new LP recorded by him in London for Philips titled “Listen Easy” will be published in June. “I like it here,” he added quietly over whiskey. “I would like to live here so many months of the year.” He already keeps a large flat in Grosvenor Square, where he is staying with his actress wife Sandie Grant and their three-year-old daughter Joanna. It has a studio where he likes to paint. Tony plans to have his first exhibition later in the year and he has already sold one picture for $4, 000. At the end of the year, Tony is to star in a musical film which has been specially written for him called “Two Bits”, an informal expression for 50 cents. It’s about an Italian immigrant (移民) who goes to America, but he becomes a failure. “In many ways it’s very close to my life the way the story has been written,” said Bennett. “My father, an Italian, was ill and died when I was nine. He always wanted me to sing, but he never lived long enough to be a part of my success.” The film is to be made by Italy’s top director Vittoria De Sica.
1.The underlined phrase “standard hit” most nearly means .
A.Bennett’s favorite song but it’ s not very popular
B.a song that is always popular
C.a song which makes him standard
D.a song which is like a heavy blow to his audience
2.What was he doing when Tony Bennett was interviewed?
A.Recording a TV show. B.Making a musical film.
C.Staying with his wife. D.Drinking.
3.What does Tony Bennett want to do?
A.Buy a house and live in England. B.Stay with his wife and daughter in England.
C.Live part of each year in England. D.Leave America and settle in England.
Most of the time, we know what weather is heading our way---thanks to meteorologists (气象学家). Will it be sunny or rainy, hot or cold? Every day, people turn to the TV, computer, or radio to ______.
For some, a(n)____in weather starts early. It did for Samantha Gibbons, a 10-year-old from the USA. She says she loves watching the weather. Every week, Samantha studies the science behind weather ______ the Internet. In January, she was the youngest kid to attend the 2015 American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting. During the Q&A discussion at the event, she asked the experts how a halo (晕轮) appears. One expert answered her question. “I was very _____ to take part in the meeting! It was like I was meant to be there,” said Samantha.
Not only does Samantha study the numbers behind weather, but she also _____ speaking on air. As a member of her school’s broadcast club, she helps produce the school’s morning programs. “I love being on TV,” she said.
On September 3, 2014, Samantha ____ her first TV show on NBC Channel 12 in Phoenix, USA. Before her ____, she woke up at 4 a.m. to arrive at the station by 5:30 a.m., a typical ____ for many meteorologists. “To prepare, I practiced in front of the mirror,” said Samantha. “I learned I needed a lot of practice on camera!” Her future plans are simple: do well in school and practice ____. What’s her ____ for other kids interested in becoming meteorologists? “Ask lots of questions,” said Samantha. “Always believe what you’re doing and keep pursuing (追求) your dream.”
1.A.see B.find out C.find D.read
2.A.interest B.ability C.thought D.decision
3.A.through B.by C.in D.with
4.A.unhappy B.excited C.glad D.generous
5.A.remembers B.minds C.feels like D.practices
6.A.gave B.got C.made D.watched
7.A.arrival B.stay C.appearance D.action
8.A.afternoon B.evening C.night D.morning
9.A.watching B.broadcasting C.studying D.speaking
10.A.questions B.suggestions C.plan D.advice
—Why is the game called Travel Frog(旅行青蛙) so popular?
—I guess it has something to do with _________________.
A.how did people feel like in the game
B.how lonely people are in their real life
C.how much do people enjoy travelling
D.whether people’s love for traveling with frogs
