We can’t live w________water or air.
You can easily pick a thorn(刺）out of your body. But if the thorn is in your heart, how will you pick it? Doctor Ralston told me a true story. One day, a man came to his office. 他头疼，晚上还睡不着觉。 Doctor Ralston gave the man some careful exams. However, he found nothing wrong with the man. He said, “If you don't tell me what's worrying you, I can't help you.”
The man said that he once cheated(欺骗）his friend out of his money. Then Doctor Ralston asked the man to write to his friend and give back the money. When the man put the letter into the post box, he suddenly cried, “Thank you. I think I get well.”
The man spoke out his mistake and he corrected it. He picked the thorn out of his heart, he cured(治愈）himself.
根据短文内容，完成下列任务。
任务一：翻译句子。
1.将画线部分的汉语句子翻译成英语。
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2.将画线部分的英语句子翻译成汉语。
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任务二：回答问题。
3.What did Doctor Ralston advise the man to do?
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4.Did the doctor help the man?
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5.What was the “thorn” to the man?
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Many middle school students don’t know how to spend（度过）their free（空闲的）time. When they have holidays, they always have nothing to do and feel bored. Some may play computer games all day and some may stay in bed and sleep all day. It‘s not a good way. Here are some suggestions(建议).
If(如果) you don‘t like to stay at home, you can go for a picnic or do some sports. In this way, you can keep healthy. If you like to stay at home, you may enjoy some light music or read a few novels(小说). You can play some indoor games such as chess, cards, and table tennis. You can also plant some trees and flowers in your garden to make your home beautiful. It is also a good way to keep a pet and talk to it. Just have some hobbies(爱好) and you will be happy during a long holiday.
1.How many suggestions does the writer give if you want to stay at home?
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2.Why do we need to do sports in our free time?
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3.Which are not good ways to spend our free time according to the writer?
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4.What is(are ) important to you to spend your free time according to the writer?
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5.What is the best title for the passage?
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Take a look at teenagers around, dressed in baggy-pants (宽松裤), drinking soft drinks such as coke, reading Japanese cartoons. Whether you are in Beijing, Wuhan or Hong Kong, you will get the same impression. But should we copy others or should we maintain (保留) our differences?
It sounds convenient that people around the world speak the same language, dress in the same style, eat the same food and play the same games. If the world was like this, you won’t feel strange in any corner of world. But just imagine living in such a strange world. How dull and colorless it would be!
Different kinds of food that people can taste, the colorful and fashionable clothes that we dress in and different languages we speak are all part of the different cultures that our ancestors left us. These differences represent their creativity (创造力) and talent. And we all enjoy different cultures in our daily lives. When you travel to other places, you want to see different things. When you talk to foreigners, you expect to listen to interesting stories. These differences in culture are what make life colorful.
But the whole world isshrinkinginto a small village as globalization (全球化) takes effect and many different cultures are disappearing. In most big cities around the world people wear the same clothes. Fast food stores are everywhere. Hollywood movies are kicking traditional performing arts out of our lives. The colors of our life are disappearing.
There is joke that even the panda and zebra want to live a colorful life. So let’s take action to protect our colorful culture before it becomes as simple as black and white.
It’s not difficult. Learning some folk songs, trying on a traditional clothing and even eating local food instead of going to KFC can help. And we’re sure you will enjoy it.
1.The passage is written to _______.
A.explain cultural differences B.convince readers to maintain cultural differences
C.predict the future of globalization D.show some cultural phenomena(现象)
2.The author thinks that cultural differences _______.
A.make the world colorful B.make communication difficult
C.only exist in food and clothing D.will never fade away
3.The author starts the argument by ________.
A.mentioning certain cultural phenomena
B.mentioning his view at the very beginning
C.mentioning the opposite view at the very beginning
D.giving examples of cultural differences
4.The underlined word “shrink” probably means “_______”.
A.expand B.disappear C.become smaller D.grow in number
5.The author talks of all the following cultural phenomena except _______.
A.food B.clothing C.language D.architecture
Nick is a 10-year-old boy. He is the only son of his parents. Nick’s father is very busy every day. He comes home after Nick sleeps, and goes to office before Nick wakes up in the morning. He wants to make much money and give his son a better life. But Nick wants to go outdoors and play with his father just like his friends do.
One day, Nick was surprised to see his father at home in the evening, “Dad, can I ask you a question?” Nick said. “Yes, dear,” said the man. “Dad, can you tell me how much you earn (挣) in an hour?” Nick asked. Nick’s father answered, “It is about $25 an hour.” Nick ran to his room, and came out with some money. He said, “Dad, I have $50. Can you spare (抽出) two hours for me? I want to go to the beach and have dinner with you tomorrow evening.” Nick’s father was speechless!
1.From the first paragraph we can know________.
A.Nick can see his father all the time
B.Nick can’t see his father every day
C.Nick often plays with his father
D.Nick can only eat meals with his father
2.Why did Nick ask his father how much he earned in an hour?
A.Because Nick liked to ask questions all the time.
B.Because Nick wanted to buy something expensive.
C.Because Nick hoped his family could have a happy life.
D.Because Nick wanted to buy some of his father’s time.
3.The underlined word “speechless” in the last paragraph means ________in Chinese.
A.滔滔不绝的 B.无言以对的
C.合理布局的 D.立竿见影的
4.Which of the following about Nick is true?
A.Nick doesn’t like his father at all.
B.Nick hoped to play with his father.
C.Nick borrowed $50 from his mother.
D.Nick wanted to go to his father’s workplace.
5.The passage mainly tells us________.
A.money can buy everything in life
B.children don’t want to stay with parents
C.the greatest gift a parent can give his child is time
D.children in a family need to work with their father
Good study habits are important for all students. When you have good study habits, you will learn faster and find you have a good memory (记忆).
Do you usually study in the living room? This is not a good place for study because it is usually too noisy. You need to study in a quiet place, such as your bedroom. A quiet place will help you learn better.
Before you begin to study, do not forget to clean your desk. It helps you study well, too. Light（光线） is important, too You will feel tired easily if there is not enough light.
Of all the good study habits developing asking questions is the key. Just ask. No one knows everything .but we can always learn from each other by asking questions.
One simple but important habit is to tell yourself what you are studying for. Put your dream grades（理想的分数）on the wall next to your bed or computer. It means （意味着）you will see and think about it every day.
When do you work best? Are you an early bird or a night owl（猫头鹰）, or something in between? Find your most productive work time and then plan to study at this time.
1.Why is the living room not a good place for study?
A.Because it is too quiet. B.Because it is too small. C.Because it is too noisy.
2.According to the passage. What should you do before you study?
A.Clean the desk. B.Put your story books away. C.Turn on the 1ight.
3.Why should we put your dream grade on the wall?
A.To make us happy. B.To develop a good study habit. C.To remind(提醒) us what we are studying for.
4.What is the Chinese meaning Of the underline word “productive”?
A.有效的 B.有趣的 C.精彩的
5.What is the best title for important?
A.Study in the bedroom B.Good habits are very important C.How to study.
