In my life, my grandfather has influenced me a lot. Ever since I was a little kid, I have always loved sports, especially football. My grandfather also enjoys sports and really loves football. He received a couple of awards in football matches. Through my three years so far in high school, my grandfather has helped me become a better player.
Another reason why I admire my grandfather so much is because of his strong work ethic(道德). Ever since I was a little boy, my grandfather has taught me and shown me what good work ethic means. He is a good example. When he was a young man, his family owned a small store. He often helped his father run the store. He has also done several jobs in his life. He owned his own store when my mother was a young girl; he helped on a farm; he then had his own painting business. Now he is working at a Wal-Mart.
Responsibility(责任) is something that I have struggled with in the past. My grandfather, on the other hand, is a very responsible person. That’s why I am very responsible now, because of him. When he was in school, he was almost a straight A student. I, on the other hand, don’t do so well. One day he had a talk with me about being more responsible. He helped me in school and made me realize how important grades are. Now I get almost As and Bs.
Now you can see why I admire and respect my grandfather as much as I do. He is the best role model I have, and I will always look up to him.
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A. The author’s grandfather was once a high school teacher.
B. The author fell in love with football under the influence of his grandfather.
C. The author’s grandfather was a good football player when he was young.
D. The author won some awards in football matches.
2.What jobs has the author’s grandfather had?
A. He ran a store with the author’s mother.
B. He ran a farm on his own.
C. He helped with his father’s painting business.
D. He has been working in Wal-Mart.
3.How did the author’s grandfather influence him?
A. His grandfather helped him do well in his studies.
B. His grandfather taught him to respect his teacher.
C. His grandfather changed his attitude towards life.
D. his grandfather helped him become a brave man.
Introduction of Holi
Holi is an ancient festival of colours and love. It is celebrated in India and many parts of South Asia. There are lots of Holi celebrations. It is becoming more and more popular.
The festival of colour
Holi means the beginning of spring. It is a time to give thanks for the good harvest. The dates change each year according to the full moon, but it is usually in March and sometimes in late February. People go outside and throw coloured paint powder(粉) at each other. It does not matter whether you are rich or poor, old or young---everyone can throw colours. It is a time to forgive people and repair broken relationships, as well as meet other people, play and have fun.
Traditional Holi
Traditional Holi celebrations start the night before the throwing of colours. People meet around a bonfire(篝火) and hope that the bad will be destroyed. The next day is the festival of colours. There is music playing, and people run and laugh in the streets and parks. Holi is celebrated outside.
Other Holi events in the UK
Holi celebrations began as early as the fourth century. It is thousands of years old! But recently, Holi-themed events have become popular with a new generation in Europe and North America. Every year, many people go to Holi events in London and all over the UK. They dress in white T-shirts and return covered in bright colours. There are paint-throwing parties at music festivals and races like the five-kilometre ‘Colour Run’. In the UK, restaurants and cultural organizations also offer their own Holi celebrations, with special dishes, Indian music and dance.
1.What can we learn about the Holi festival from the text?
A. It takes places in March every year.
B. Its celebration means the end of spring.
C. It is a festival of love and light.
D. It is a festival with a long history.
2.How is the Holi festival celebrated?
A. People stay at home and make delicious food.
B. The old throw coloured paint powder at the young.
C. People show their respect for the old.
D. People throw coloured powder at each other.
3.What other ways are there to celebrate the Holi festival now?
A. People eat special dishes in Indian restaurants.
B. Indian music and dance are shown and enjoyed.
C. People dress in colourful clothes and throw colored powder at each other.
D. People express forgiveness to people who have hurt them.
4.Where can we most probably find the text?
A. On a movie poster.
B. In a science report
C. In a magazine about culture
D. On a website about history
阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
For many years the school system in Finland has been very successful. In the PISA survey, which compares reading, math and science knowledge of 15-year-olds around the world, Finland is not only the top European country but also competes with Asian giants like Shanghai, Singapore and South Korea. But what makes the educational system in this small country so different from others in the western countries?
Until the 1960s, most Finland’s most students left school after six years. In the middle of the 1960s, the Finnish government saw the need to change and modernize their education system if they want to be internationally competitive. Lawmakers made a simple decision: a basic school for all the 7- to 16-year-olds. Compulsory (义务的) education begins at 7. The government makes it possible for all children to attend preschool as well.
Most of Finland’s schools get their money from the government. The people who are in charge of the education system, from teachers to officials are trained teachers, not politicians like in other countries.
Teachers work with their pupils in school as much as possible. When teachers are not with the pupils, they spend a lot of time in schools working on the curriculum (课程) and new projects. Schools in Finland are small, at least for international standards. So teachers know every pupil in their school and try everything to succeed with their pupils. In contrast to other nations, Finland selects its teachers very carefully: only talented teachers go on to a university and receive a master’s degree in education. Finland only takes the best to educate its youth.
All Finnish children, whether they come from the city or the country, whether from a rich or poor family, have the same chances in education. There are not so many differences between the wealthy and the poor, as in America or other Western European countries. Education experts say that there is very little difference between very good and the worst students. Two thirds of Finnish pupils move on to higher education, the highest rate in the European Union.
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假如你是李华，是红旗中学的一名国际班学生。你已通过电子邮件成功发送了外教布置的实验汇报作业，经过再次检查，你发现在已提交的实验报告中，误将一个数据输错。请给外教Richard写一封邮件说明情况。 内容包括:
1. 你的身份；2. 写信的目的及事情的经过；3. 补救措施:新实验报告的补交。
注意:
1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾已给出。
Dear Richard,
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Yours sincerely
Li Hua
One day, I saw a kid walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked as if he was carrying all of his books. I had quite a weekend 1. (plan), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on. As I was walking, I saw 2. bunch of kids running towards him. They ran at him, 3. (knock) all his books out of his arms and he landed in the dirt. His 4. (glass) went flying. He looked up and I saw the terrible 5. (sad) in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him as he crawled around looking for his things. Later, we talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. “Thankfully, I 6. (save). My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable.” Not until that moment did I realize its 7. (deep). Never underestimate the power of your actions. 8. a small gesture, you can change a person’s life. For 9. (good) or for worse, God puts us all in each other’s lives to impact one another in some way. As you can see, friends are angels 10. lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
Puppies for Sale
A shop owner placed a sign above his door that said: “Puppies For Sale.”
____ like this always attract young children, and to no surprise, a boy saw the sign and ______ the owner: “How much are the puppies?” he asked.
The store owner replied, “From $30 to $50.”
The little boy pulled out some ______ from his pocket. “I have $2.37,” he said. “Can I please ________ them?”
The shop owner saw the note, smiling and whistling. Out of the kennel(狗窝) came five ______ balls of fur. One puppy was falling behind. Immediately the little boy ______ the lame (跛的) puppy and said, “What’s wrong with that little dog?”
The shop owner ______ that the veterinarian (兽医) had discovered it didn’t have a hip socket (膝盖骨). It would ______ lame. The little boy became ______. “That is the puppy that I want to buy.”
The shop owner said, “ If you really want him, I’ll just ______ him to you.”
The little boy got quite ______, pointing his finger, and said; “I don’t want you to give him to me. I’ll pay ______ price. ______, I’ll give you $2.37 now, and 50 cents a month until I have him ______.”
The shop owner said, “Please don’t buy this little dog. He is never going to be able to ______ and play with you like the other puppies.”
To his ______, the little boy reached ______ and rolled up his trousers legs to show a badly twisted(变形的), lame left ______ supported by a big metal brace(支架). He looked up at the shop owner and ______ replied, “Well, I don’t run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who ______!”
1.A. Animals B. Signs C. Prices D. Deals
2.A. met B. begged C. questioned D. approached
3.A. paper B. coins C. change D. check
4.A. see B. take C. raise D. select
5.A. round B. tinny C. shy D. warm
6.A. pitied B. favored C. found D. noticed
7.A. ordered B. explained C. regretted D. declared
8.A. never B. sometimes C. always D. even
9.A. sad B. excited C. calm D. worried
10.A. give B. tell C. bring D. show
11.A. upset B. happy C. disappointed D. hurtful
12.A. full B. half C. less D. more
13.A. Surprisingly B. Naturally C. Slowly D. Actually
14.A. paid for B. sold out C. cared for D. healed up
15.A. move B. survive C. run D. sit
16.A. delight B. surprise C. sorrow D. despair
17.A. down B. up C. out D. forward
18.A. arm B. finger C. leg D. heart
19.A. angrily B. secretly C. softly D. jokingly
20.A. suffers B. pays C. passes D. understands
