We are the CEOs. We are the head designers. We are the top engineers. We are the senior creators. We are the inventors. We are the only maker of our own happiness.
However, we still have learned that people’s views on happiness often change with many outside things. Some people smile happily beside their new cars and homes. Students feel excited when they get better grades. Babies laugh loudly when they get new toys. Maybe true happiness has been lost in these things.
How could we have allowed ourselves to be cheated for so long? Something outside may give us happiness, but what directs us to real happiness is inner (内在的) spirit.
Our spirit is so easily broken, yet it is the single strongest thing we own. Why do people with terrible diseases still smile? Why do those with a broken heart still find joy? The inner spirit is powerful, and it is the only thing on earth that can be broken into pieces but can perfectly mend itself with time. Think about those who suffer a lot but still feel happy. Their inner spirit is very strong.
Our inner spirit will be the greatest gift that we give ourselves. It is our compass (指南针) to happiness, but we are the tour guides.
1.What is the author’s view about happiness?
A.It can be bought from others. B.It has been lost.
C.We create it ourselves. D.It belongs to successful persons.
2.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?
A.Babies want to buy more toys.
B.People like smiling beside their new cars.
C.Students feel happy after getting good grades.
D.People’s views on happiness change with outside things.
3.What is the guide to getting happiness according to the author?
A.A compass. B.People’s inner spirit.
C.Other people’s views. D.Things people can buy.
4.Why does the author mention those who suffer a lot but still feel happy?
A.To stress the power of inner spirit.
B.To introduce the direction of happiness.
C.To explain the importance of happiness.
D.To tell readers the meaning of the joy.
What do you use your fridge for: It can not only keep your food cold, but also make ice and freeze food. But in the future smart fridges may do much more than you can think. They may tell you what food is inside, what food you need, what food is healthy for you, and even shop for you, too!
Some companies are making online fridges which have a computer screen on the door. And it can be very useful that the computer is linked to a supermarket through the Internet. For example, when you finish your orange juice, you can put the empty juice carton (纸盒包装) near the computer screen. The computer reads the bar code on the juice carton. Then it orders more orange juice from the supermarket. You can also use the computer screen to order other things from the supermarket. The computer screen has a series of things that are in the store. You can choose what you need. The supermarket will send the food to your home.
Companies are making other kinds of “smart” appliances (电器), too. There is a new kind of microwave oven (微波炉) which has a computer memory. It can remember 365 different cookbooks. There is also a smart mixer that can remember cookbooks. Even it can test ingredients for you!
Of course, sometimes these smart appliances don’t work. When they do, they will tell you. And then they can call someone to fix them, too!
1.Your fridges can do the following things except .
A.keep food warm B.make ice
C.keep food cold D.freeze food
2.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “linked” in paragraph 2?
A.prepared B.connected
C.offered D.formed
3.Which is not true?
A.The oven can call someone to fix itself when it doesn’t work.
B.The oven can store 365 cookbooks.
C.The mixer can test ingredients for you.
D.The mixer can help you clean the kitchen.
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A.Online fridges have a computer screen on the door.
B.Fridges of the future will order food from the supermarket.
C.Smart appliances, like online fridges, can be very helpful.
D.People won’t have to go to supermarkets to buy food in the future.
Ranjan and Sumer were good friends. They went to the same school and were in the same class.
Ranjan was not strong. He could not play football or other games with boys of his age. All that he did was to watch Sumer and other boys play. He usually went with them to the playground. When they ran off to play, he would sit under a tree and read storybooks. Books became his best friends. The reading made him successful in all the exams. He always stood first in the class.
Sumer was tall and strong. He spent most of his time running, swimming or riding bicycles. He was an extremely good player in every game. He was a member of the school’s football team and cricket team. The PE teacher thought he would make it big in the game when he grew up.
One day, the two friends went for a walk. Ranjan got tired soon.
“I have no strength. What is the use of all this knowledge if I am not healthy? I would give away all my knowledge if I could be half as healthy and strong as you,” said Ranjan.
Sumer was surprised and replied, “So you are not happy with yourself too? I always wished I could have done as well as you did in the studies. I even thought I could have given away my sporting skills for better grades in those exams. ”
The two friends looked at each other and cried out at the same time. “The grass looks greener on the other side of the hill. ”
1.What did Ranjan usually do when he went to the playground with Sumer?
A.He read his favorite books. B.He played with his friend.
C.He studied for the exams. D.He took care of the clothes.
2.Why did the PE teacher think Sumer might become a sports star?
A.Sumer was very strong. B.Sumer was good at doing sports.
C.Sumer was very tall. D.Sumer spent a lot of time playing sports.
3.What can we learn from paragraph 6?
A.Ranjan was proud of his knowledge.
B.Sumer could do as well as Ranjan did in the studies.
C.Sumer was unhappy with his studies.
D.Ranjan and Sumer decided to learn from each other.
4.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?
A.Practice makes perfect.
B.Nobody knows his own advantages.
C.Grass usually appears greener in faraway places.
D.We always want something better and feel unhappy.
London Shops
The Craft Store is a lovely little store for those who like making things by themselves. A great number of tools can be used for everything from candle making to making your own dress! Once you get into this store, you will be attracted by all the things you can do.
Phone: (020) 7636-0611 Address: 3080 Wonderland Road
The London Shop is a small shop in Baker Street which sells high-quality goods for the choosy tourists. It has a series of the usual tourist items, including lovely Rose teapots, cups and lots of teas. For the collectors there are model cars of every model from Rolls-Royce to Mini.
Phone: (020) 7935-1441 Address: 198 Baker Street
Nothing New is a great store for those who love old things with a bit of history. Even if you can’t afford the prices, it’s a great place to travel around and look at the old clothes and jewellery. You might even be able to pick up old musical instruments, but that depends on luck and your budget (预算)!
Phone: (020) 7038-3718 Address: 1 Farringdon Street
Active is a great store to suit all budgets. On the first floor there are informal and sports clothes for those who don’t want to spend much money on looking good. On the second floor there is equipment for the serious sportsman who wants quality and style.
Phone: (020) 7487-3370 Address: Long Tall Sally 19-25 Chiitem Street
1.Who will like the Craft Store best?
A.People who are not rich. B.People who like making things by themselves.
C.People who love old things. D.People who like designing clothes.
2.If you’re interested in collecting models of cars, where can you go?
A.198 Baker Street. B.1 Farringdon Street.
C.3080 Wonderland Road. D.Long Tall Sally 19-25 Chiitem Street.
3.For those who want to buy some sports clothes, which store is their best choice?
A.The London Shop. B.Nothing New.
C.The Craft Store. D.Active
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，介绍你和家人在去年9月3日观看国庆阅兵活动的过程，并以“An Unforgettable Day”为题，给校刊“英语角”写一篇英文稿。
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An Unforgettable Day
On September 3, a military parade was held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victory of World War II.
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（2018·北京）假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对中国文化感兴趣，计划明年来北京上大学。他向你咨询相关信息。请给他回邮件，内容包括：
(1) 表示欢迎；
(2) 推荐他上哪所大学；
(3) 建议他做哪些准备工作。
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