There was a boy in India who was sent by his parents to a boarding school (寄宿学校). Before being sent away this boy was the _______student in his class. He was at the top in every _______. He was a winner.
But the boy _______ after leaving home and attending the boarding school. His grades started _______. He hated being in a group. He was _______ all the time. And there were especially dark times when he felt like _______ himself. All of this _______ because he felt worthless and no one loved him. His parents started _______ the boy. But they did not _______ know what was wrong with him. ________ his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and talk with him.
They sat ________ the bank of the lake near the school. The father ________ asking him casual (随便的) questions about his classes, teachers and ________. After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son, ________ I am here today?” The boy answered back, “To ________ my grades?” “No, no,” his dad replied, “I am here to tell you that you are the most important person for me. I want to see you happy. I don’t care about ________. I care about you. I care about your happiness. You are my world.” These words ________ the boy’s eyes to fill with tears. He ________ his dad. They didn’t say anything to each other for a long time.
Now the boy had everything he wanted. He knew there was someone on this ________ who cared for him deeply. He ________ the world to someone. And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him sad!
1.A.richest B.cleverest C.laziest D.prettiest
2.A.competition B.school C.game D.group
3.A.fitted B.changed C.lost D.refused
4.A.growing B.lasting C.improving D.dropping
5.A.lonely B.careless C.worried D.busy
6.A.believing in B.giving up C.agreeing with D.fighting against
7.A.happened B.stopped C.came D.disappeared
8.A.worrying about B.caring about C.complaining about D.talking about
9.A.then B.now C.yet D.even
10.A.And B.But C.So D.Or
11.A.toward B.along C.opposite D.on
12.A.enjoyed B.started C.suggested D.finished
13.A.work B.study C.sport D.education
14.A.when B.where C.how D.why
15.A.check B.watch C.command D.make
16.A.classes B.grades C.appearances D.ideas
17.A.caused B.permitted C.taught D.persuaded
18.A.pushed B.hit C.hugged D.begged
19.A.side B.day C.trip D.earth
20.A.meant B.lent C.moved D.left
How did you learn how to ride your bike? Someone probably gave you a few lessons and then you practiced a lot. 1. No one is born to know how to study. You need to learn a few study skills and then practice them.
2.Do you have trouble paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a loud person? Is it hard to see the board? Make sure you’re sitting in a good seat that lets you pay attention. Tell your teacher or parents about any problems that are stopping you from paying attention and taking good notes.
3.Waiting until Thursday night to study for Friday’s test will make a homework night no fun! It also makes it hard to do your best. We’re all guilty of putting things off sometimes. One of the best ways to make sure that doesn’t happen is to plan ahead.
Ask for help. You can’t study effectively if you don’t understand the material. 4. You can check yourself by reading through your notes. Does it all make sense? If not, ask your teacher to go over it with you.
Get a good night’s sleep. So the test is tomorrow and you’ve followed your study plan — but suddenly you can’t remember anything, not even 2+2! Don’t worry. Your brain needs time to digest (消化) all the information you’ve given it. Try to get a good night’s sleep. 5.
A. Plan ahead for tests and projects.
B. Study regularly instead of just the night before.
C. You can learn how to study in much the same way.
D. You’ll be surprised by what comes back to you in the morning.
E. If you’re studying math or science, do some practice problems.
F. Be sure to ask your teacher for help if you’re confused about something.
G. Good studying starts in class.
"Depend on(依靠) yourself" is what nature says to every man. Parents can help you. Teachers can help you. But all these only help you to help yourself.
There have been many men in history. But many of them were very poor in childhood, and no uncles, aunts or friends to help them. Schools were few. They could not depend upon themselves for an education. They saw how it was and set to work with all their strength to know something. They worked their own way till they became well known.
One of the most famous teachers in England used to tell his pupils, "I can not make worthy men of you, but I can help make men of yourself."
Some young men don't try their best to make themselves valuable to the human beings. They can never gain achievement(成就) unless they see their weak points and change their course. They are nothing now, and will be nothing as long as they live, unless they accept the advice of their parents and teachers, and depend on their own efforts.
1.Which of the following titles fits this article best?
A. What Nature Says to Every Man. B. How to Be Famous.
C. Men Must Help Each Other. D. Depend on Yourself.
2.Many of the great men succeeded because .
A. they wanted to become well-known
B. they made great efforts to learn and work
C. they received a good education.
D. they had rich parents.
3.If young people depend on their own efforts, ______.
A. they are sure to be very famous in the world
B. they can be successful in their lives
C. they can live without their families
D. they no longer need any help
4.From this article we can learn the writer ________.
A. sings highly praise for parents and teachers
B. is a man of strong character
C. thinks highly of those who are struggling or success
D. feels it necessary to accept everyone ‘s. advice
Earthquakes are something that people fear. There are some places that have few or no earthquakes. Most places in the world, however, have them regularly. Countries that have a lot of earthquakes are usually quite mountainous.
The most talked about earthquake in the United States was in San Francisco in 1906. Over 700 people died in it. The strongest one in North America was in 1964. It happened in Alaska.
Strong earthquakes are not always the ones that kill the most people. In 1755, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded was felt in Portugal. Around 2,000 people died.
In 1923, a very strong earthquake hit Tokyo, Yokohama area of Japan. A hundred and forty thousand people died. Most of them died in fires which followed the earthquake.
One of the worst earthquakes ever was in China in 2008. It killed a large number of people. The worst earthquake ever reported was also in China, in which 400,000 people were killed or injured. This earthquake happened in 1556.
Earthquakes worry people a lot. The reason is that we often do not know when they are coming. People cannot prepare for earthquakes.
1.Earthquakes happen _____.
A.in all the places in the world
B.only in the countries that have a lot of mountains
C.regularly in most places in the world
D.only in a few places along the coast
2.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A.The stronger the earthquake is, the more people are killed.
B.Earthquakes often come unexpectedly.
C.Earthquakes can cause fires.
D.People still don't know how to tell when an earthquake will come.
3.When and where was the worst earthquake ever reported?
A.In 1964 in Alaska. B.In 1556 in China.
C.In 1923 in Japan. D.In 2008 in China.
4.What may be talked about in the seventh paragraph?
A.How do earthquakes worry people?
B.What will people do to prepare for earthquakes?
C.How can we save people when earthquakes happen?
D.How do earthquakes happen?
When I was a little child, my parents divorced, making my mother a single parent. We had little money, but my mom gave me a lot of love. Each night, she sat me on her lap and spoke the words that would change my life, “Kemmons, you are certain to be a great man and you can do anything in life if you work hard enough to get it.”
At fourteen, I was hit by a car and the doctors said I would never walk again. Every day, my mother spoke to me in her gentle, loving voice, telling me that no matter what those doctors said, I could walk again if I wanted to do it badly enough. She sent that message so deep into my heart that I finally believed her. A year later, I returned to school — walking on my own!
When the Great Depression (大萧条) happened, my mom lost her job. Then I left school to support the family. At that moment, I was determined never to be poor again.
My real change took place on a vacation I took with my wife and five kids in 1951. I was angry that the second-class hotel charged an extra $2 for each child. That was too expensive for the common American family. I decided to open a motel (汽车旅馆) for families that would never charge extra for children.
Not surprisingly, mother was one of my strongest supporters. We experienced a lot of challenges. But with my mother’s words deeply rooted in my mind, I strongly believed we would succeed. Fifteen years later, we had the largest hotel system in the world — Holiday Inn. In 1979 my company had 1,759 inns in more than fifty countries with an income of $ 1 billion a year.
You may not have started out life in the best situation. But if you can find a task in life worth working for and believe in yourself, nothing can stop you.
1.When Kemmons was a little child, what his mother usually told him was _____.
A.funny. B.sad.
C.worrying. D.encouraging.
2.In the writer’s view, who made Kemmons walk back to school again?
A.Mother. B.Teachers.
C.Friends. D.Classmates.
3.According to the passage, what made Kemmons start a motel by himself?
A.His successful business. B.His terrible experience in the hotel.
C.His mom’s support. D.His wife’s advice.
4.In your opinion, which of the following best describes Kemmons’ mother?
A.Honest and hard-working. B.Careful and beautiful.
C.Loving and supportive D.Strict and helpful.
Find the perfect way to keep fit with these websites.
www.activelife.co.uk
This site is perfect for those who like to combine (结合) living a healthy lifestyle with enjoying the countryside. You can get a list of locations that offer routes for cycling. There is also information on cycling competitions in Britain.
www.fitnet.co.uk
Steve Amos started this site for busy people wanting to keep fit. Fill in a quiz (测验) and Steve will create a fitness programme for you. Although Steve’s fee is high, you can email him for advice whenever you want. Besides, Steve has designed many fitness clothes, which anyone can order.
www.fitnessonline.co.uk
This is a free government website that encourages people to keep fit. It gives diet advice, and allows you to work through a fitness programme without leaving your house. It also offers advice on equipment to buy and has a chat room, where you can compare experiences with others.
www.sportsarena.co.uk
This website tells you how you can keep fit at this group of London sports centres. You don’t have to be a member — these centres run a pay-as-you-go system. They all have a pool and gym. The website includes information about locations, opening times and prices.
www.NAG.co.uk
The National Athletics Group is a site for people interested in athletics. It allows you to find out where your nearest athletics club is and provides information about races and other athletics events around the country. There is a popular chat room where athletes exchange (交流) suggestions and ideas.
1.Which of the following websites has information on cycling competitions?
A.www.sportsarena.co.uk. B.www.activelife.co.uk.
C.www. fitnessonline.co.uk. D.www.fitnet.co.uk.
2.What can we learn about Steve Amos?
A.He always helps people for free.
B.He started the site to sell fitness clothes.
C.He is unwilling to answer people’s emails.
D.He offers services to busy people who want to keep fit.
3.What can people do on www.NAG.co.uk?
A.Search for the best gym. B.Buy sports equipment they need.
C.Communicate with other athletes. D.Find information about indoor sports.
