I sat in my seat as my new grade six classmates found theirs. At the front of the class our new math teacher stood ____ us. The bell rang.
“Welcome to a new school year. I’m Mr. Stevens and I’m sure I’ll learn all your names in no time.” He walked around the class ____ math books. When he was done, he ____ to the front of the class and looked at us. “What are you waiting for? Get started?” he said.
We looked at him, ____. Wasn’t he going to teach us?
“Is there something wrong with your ____? You’re not all deaf, are you?”
A ____ boy at the back of the class asked what we all wanted to know. “Mr. Stevens, aren’t you going to teach us?”
Mr. Stevens ____, “You’re smart kids. Open your books and get down to it. If you have any ____ or any questions, raise your hand, and I’ll help you.”
We opened our books. Mr. Stevens helped anyone ____ had questions. He would stop to teach all the students _____ when we all had the same question. It was a ____ method of teaching, but it was very useful.
It was a ____ point in my life. Mr. Stevens made me____ I was good at math and also able to reach the____ of any class I attended. I studied with his help until I graduated from middle school.
Monty Python’s Flying Circus was a popular television show back then. The actors ____ the best British humor (幽默) into our Canadian lives. Mr. Stevens would often act out one of their funny scenes (场景) in front of the class. Some thought he was strange, and I guess he was, ____ he knew how to make a math lesson interesting.
I’ve carried his ____ with me all my life. Whenever I am faced with a new ____, I think of my first day in grade six math. ____ sitting and staring at the challenge, I just get ____ . Before I know it, the challenge has been settled.
1.A. waiting B. watching C. looking D. revising
2.A. picking up B. picking out C. handing in D. handing out
3.A. returned B. waved C. ran D. jumped
4.A. frightened B. bored C. puzzled D. excited
5.A. ears B. hearts C. eyes D. body
6.A. clever B. energetic C. lucky D. brave
7.A. doubted B. replied C. explained D. agreed
8.A. instruction B. trouble C. promise D. event
9.A. which B. when C. where D. who
10.A. even B. still C. only D. since
11.A. popular B. strange C. disappointing D. scientific
12.A. turning B. similar C. moving D. embarrassing
13.A. decide B. realize C. wonder D. remember
14.A. top B. bottom C. strongest D. busiest
15.A. reported B. impressed C. brought D. admitted
16.A. but B. however C. so D. and
17.A. dream B. lesson C. interest D. discipline
18.A. chance B. challenge C. period D. job
19.A. Besides B. in other words C. as a result of D. instead of
20.A. amazed B. encouraged C. started D. organized
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。
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The eyes are the windows of the soul (心灵) .Having a pair of bright, clear eyes is very important, so we should protect our eyes throughout our lives.
____1.____ Don’t read while lying down or walking. Relax after every hour of reading.
Keep a distance from the TV set when you watch TV and give your eyes a rest every 30 minutes.
Don’t stare at (盯着看) the sun or try to read in the darkness. ___2.___ This can damage your eyes easily.
Get your eyes checked often. Not many people have this habit, but it is necessary. If you feel that there is something wrong with your eyes, get them checked quickly .____ 3.__.
___4.__ You can close your eyes for a few seconds or look into the distance for one or two minutes. A small break will relax your eyes and help to stop you from getting eye problems.
Be careful when you choose your glasses.___ 5.___. Make sure your glasses are right for you. If they don’t feel right, get your glasses changed.
A．Rest your eyes whenever you can.
B．Develop good reading habits.
C．Make sure you get enough sleep every night.
D．Even if you’re wearing sunglasses, never look for directly at the sun.
E．Eye problem can be found and treated early with regular checks.
F．Drink green tea every day as a way to protect your eyes against eye problems.
G．Glasses that aren’t suitable for you could bring you trouble.
Do you know that Street Sense is? It’s a newspaper in Washington D.C. about homeless people and problems that affect them Homeless, or formerly homeless, Washingtonians write many of the articles. The newspaper’s business model is based on homeless sellers who sell the newspaper. You can hear them call out “Street Sense for sale!” near subway entrances, lunch places and other areas around the city.
The Street Sense newspaper is housed in an office in a Christian church in Washington. Every other Wednesday about fourteen thousand copies are printed. The newspaper expresses the thoughts and experiences of people who call the streets home.
Four staff members work at Street Sense, Tow of them are paid. The staff members write the first two pages of the paper. Interns—students working as part of their studies—and volunteers help. Homeless writers provide the rest of the material. This includes poems, stories and essays.
Street Sense provides training for the homeless people who want to become part of the sales team, After the training, each student is given ten free copies of Street Sense. Once those are sold, trainees become real salespeople. They buy papers for thirty-five cents each and sell them for a dollar.
Lisa Gillespie is the managing editor of Street Sense, She says the newspaper plays a part in homeless people’s lives that other media can not. With the help of the newspaper, a lot of homeless people have become confident again, and their lives have also been improved a lot.
1.What does the writer mainly tell us in Paragraph 1?
A. Something about the Street Sense.
B. Homeless people in Washington D.C.
C. How Street Sense solves homeless people’s problems.
D. Street Sense is very interesting.
2. How often is Street Sense printed?
A. Once a week B. Twice a week
C. Every two weeks D. once a month
3.What do the staff members mainly do at Street Sense?
A. They sell newspapers along the street.
B. They write the first two pages of the material.
C. They edit the newspaper after they receive articles.
D. They provide the last two pages of the material.
4.What can we infer from this passage?
A. If you are one of the trainees of Street sense, you can get ten dollars from selling all of your newspapers.
B. There are too many homeless people in Washington D.C. for the government to help.
C. Most articles of Street Sense are about Washingtonians’ lives.
D. If you become real salespeople of Street Sense, you can get thirty-five cents from a copy of the newspaper.
Every year, I tell my sons what I'd like for Mother's Day: a letter, something written from the heart and offered freely rather than bought from a store and wrapped neatly. I don't always get my wish, nor do I always take the time to write to my own mother.
This year, my boys will be in two different states on Mother's Day. My mom and dad will be away together, and I'll be driving home from a writer's workshop in Massachusetts. Thinking of the fact that many friends have already lost their mothers and that a few have lost children, I am deeply grateful that what separates us, for now at least, is only distance. It won't always be so, and there is no way to prepare for that fact other than to appreciate the moment that is. My sons know that they can please me on Sunday with a phone call or an e-mail, and that is enough as I love their words. The very best gift they can possibly give me is their own happiness, the very fact of their busy, full and well-lived lives.
Still, knowing that my years of staying with my sons are over, I do feel doleful. The truth is, I miss being the center of the universe to two little boys. And this holiday can be a bit painful.
I wonder if my own mother ever felt nostalgic (怀旧的，乡愁的) for the passing of my childhood. I wonder if she realizes that she is still at the center of my universe and always has been. I don't often pause to think about it, but of course she is the one who has been right there, at my side from the moment I drew my very first breath. How to ever fully appreciate the woman whose presence and love and example have shaped me into the adult I am? How to describe even a small part of the sharing, sacrificing, and support she has given me over the years?
1.The author mainly wants to tell us through the first paragraph that_______.
A. she hopes to get her son's letters very much
B. her sons don't often write to her on Mother's Day
C. Mother's Day is the very date that she looks forward to most
D. Children are often careless about their parents’ request (请求).
2.The author is deeply grateful for the present life because_______.
A. her sons don't live far away from her home
B. her parents and children are still alive
C. her parents are coming to her house to spend Mother's Day
D. her sons can please her on Sunday with a phone call
3.What does the underlined word "doleful" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. sad B. disappointed
C. exhausted D. amused
4.What will the author probably tell about after the last paragraph?
A. She'll tell the reader about her mother's present situation.
B. She'll describe the reunion of her family on Mother's Day.
C. She'll talk about how her mother educated and cared for her.
D. She'll tell the reader about her mother's achievements in her career.
Knowing the best way to study will help you to be a better student. By using your time properly, you can do your homework more quickly. Learning to study is not difficult.
The first thing to remember is that you must be willing to learn. It doesn't mean that you must always like the subject. It does mean, however, that you must be willing to do whatever is necessary to learn. Try to understand why it is important and how it will help you now and later to do and learn other things. Knowing mathematics facts will be useful in your whole life. Knowing how to spell makes any kind of writing easier. Sometimes subject that you think is going to be uninteresting will be exciting when you begin to work at it and understand it more clearly. Learning things can be fun if you are willing to work with them.
Here's some advice for you: have a certain time each day and a quiet place with good lighting for study, so that you can concentrate on your study without interruptions; have everything ready before you sit down to study, a dictionary, paper, a pen and books; be sure you understand what you should learn before you start; read carefully and pay special attention to the most important things; when memorizing, first find out the main parts and then recite the whole thing; check your homework after you finish it; never forget the importance of review and preview.
1.We learn things because______
A. we are willing to learn
B. it can be fun and exciting
C. we are interested in the subjects
D. we may use these things in the future
2.Which of the following is NOT the advice given in the article?
A. To focus on what you are studying.
B. To study at any possible time and place.
C. To review and preview.
D. To pay attention to the most important things.
3.The main purpose of the article is______
A. to prove that learning is not so difficult
B. to make the readers be interested in study
C. to tell the students how to study well
D. to encourage students to study hard.
The Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.
There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.
When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode （方式） of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.
There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike （双人单车）, now is your chance, because they have those too.
A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.
1.You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ________.
A. you will break the traffic rules
B. you will cause much noise
C. you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights well
D. you can’t drive into some parks
2.The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that ________.
A. you can take photos of animals
B. it is a cheap way of traveling
C. you can get a clearer sight of animals
D. it is a good way to do sunbathing
3.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.
B. What kinds of bikes there are in stores?
C. What bikes are the most popular?
D. Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast?
4.What’s the author’s attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?
A. He supports it very much.
B. He thinks it’s a personal choice.
C. He doesn’t like this way of traveling.
D. He thinks it’s only good for adults.
