The earliest memory I have of my father is one of me as a young boy holding his hand by his two last fingers as we walked together.
As I grew older I remember us listening over a radio to high school ball games together. I would_________how many points each player would score as the game went on. Too small to stay awake for the_______game, I always fell asleep_______the game ended. But the next morning I would find by my pillow the score sheet filled out with the _______score on; it was _______by my father.
In high school I became very interested in athletics. My father would_______all my games. Good _______ in my senior year entitled our football team to the state championship game. The night before, my father_______announced he had to _______ the bread to the stores and the site of the games was a three-hour drive from his route. Back then I wasn’t fully noticing his ________.
The next day as game time approached, I couldn’t help thinking about Dad. Suddenly, I saw a bread truck pulling into the stadium. ________completed, he made the long drive in time to at least see ________of my championship game.
Years later, I was awakened early one morning by a ring at 5:30 A.M. As I ________to answer the phone, I’ll never forget the sound of the sheriff’s voice — my dad had just been killed in an automobile accident on his way to work. It felt as if my heart had been torn away.
For long I tried to remain strong________it and pretended I didn’t care until one day in the playground a little boy walked up to me and grabbed my hand by my last two fingers. I completely lost it — I just let go and cried. And I felt a sense of________.Sometimes you just have to cry and there’s no need to hold back anymore.
1.A.add up to B.keep track of C.catch up with D.get down to
2.A.exciting B.competitive C.whole D.boring
3.A.until B.before C.unless D.when
4.A.original B.unbelievable C.unexpected D.final
5.A.created B.forecast C.completed D.founded
6.A.instruct B.accompany C.attend D.train
7.A.performances B.grades C.argument D.environment
8.A.happily B.doubtfully C.proudly D.sadly
9.A.remove B.deliver C.sell D.order
10.A.relief B.excitement C.ignorance D.regret
11.A.Work B.Construction C.Match D.Cooperation
12.A.part B.all C.most D.kind
13.A.managed B.attempted C.switched D.struggled
14.A.against B.beyond C.through D.over
15.A.weight B.relief C.joy D.humor
When the morning sun looks in through your bedroom window, do you jump out of bed ? Or do you roll over and groan? Enough sleep can make the difference between a great day and a terrible one!
A good night's sleep doesn't just happen. You need to prepare for it. 1. First, go to bed at the same time every day, and get up at the same time. If you
haven't gotten a good night's sleep, don't oversleep the next morning. Get up at your regular time. Sleeping late for just a couple of days can change your body clock to a different cycle. You don't want that if you have a set daily schedule!
Also, avoid big meals at night. 2. Your stomach works hard to digest those fatty foods, and that may keep you up.
Your body produces a chemical called melatonin （褐黑色素） that helps you sleep. Light affects the amount of melatonin your body makes 3. . So at night turn off your TV and computer. Also, don't read from a backlit device like an iPad. Some scientists think that the light from those devices stops your body from making melatonin. 4.
Maybe you can't sleep or you wake up in the middle of the night. 5. Get up and do something relaxing elsewhere. Then go back to bed when you bed when you-feel sleepy. If you worry a lot, make a list of things you need to do the next day. Do that an hour before bed. That way you get your worrying out of the way before you go to bed.
A.It produces more in the evening and less in the daytime.
B.Don't just lie in bed.
C.So stay away from smart phones and iPads.
D.Various experts have given tips to help.
E.You'll be able to face a new day after a good night's sleep.
F.So turn those screens off at least one hour before bedtime.
G.Eating heavy, rich food within two hours of bedtime can keep you awake.
Human beings have used tools for a very long time. In some parts of the world you can still find tools that people used more than two million years ago. They made these tools by hitting one stone against another. In this way, they broke off pieces from one of the stones. These chips of stone were usually sharp on one side. People used them for cutting meat and skin from dead animals, and also for making other tools out of wood. Human beings needed to use tools because they did not have sharp teeth like other meat eating animals, such as lions and tigers. Tools helped people to get food more easily.
Working with tools also helped to develop human intelligence. The human brain grew bigger, and human beings began to invent more and more tools and machines. The stone chip was one of the first tools that people used, and perhaps it is the most important. Some scientists say that it was the key to success of mankind.
Since 1960 a new kind of tool has appeared. This is the silicon chip (硅芯片). It is smaller than a finger nail, but it can store lots of information. It is an electronic brain. Every year these chips get cleverer, but their size gets smaller, and their cost gets less. They are used in watches, calculators and intelligent machines that we can use in many ways. In the future we will not need to work with tools in the old way. Machines will do everything for us. People will have plenty of spare time. But what will they do with it?
Human beings used stone chips for more than two million years, but human life changed very little in that time. We have used silicon chips for only a few years, but life is changing faster every day. What will life be like twenty years from now? What will the world be like two million years from now?
1.From paragraph 1, we can know ________.
A.why early human beings cut skin from dead animals
B.how early human beings discovered the tools
C.what early human beings used the tools for
D.what food early human beings stored
2.The stone chip is thought to be the most important tool because it ________.
A.was very important to the development of mankind
B.led to the invention of machines in the early time
C.developed cooking abilities of mankind
D.was one of the first tools of mankind
3.The silicon chip is mentioned in the passage to ________.
A.show the changes of tools
B.introduce a new kind of tool
C.give an example of using tools
D.compare the effects of two kinds of tools
4.At the end of the passage the author seems to suggest that life in future is ________.
A.out of order B.less colorful
C.hard to predict D.full of meanings
“Volunteering makes you look at the world differently. You see how little things can change a person’s life for the better, which makes everyone a better person.” Mason, a volunteer said.
National Volunteer Week started in 1974 and is held every April. It is a time to thank volunteers for their achievements. It is also a perfect opportunity to encourage others to take their first step to becoming a volunteer. Making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest problem, because they often wonder if they will be able to meet the organisation’s expections. Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also prevents some from sharing their abilities.
The following tips can help if you have some of these worries.
●Start out slowly, don’t add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference in someone’s life.
●Choose an organization with the same interests and common values.
●Take part in a training meeting for new volunteers, even if it is not asked.
●Work with a veteran volunteer. He volunteered a lot, he can help you increase the confidence and completely understand the organisation’s expections.
●Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them.
●Finally, it is most important to enjoy the volunteer experience and to remember that not all volunteer experiences are perfect. If one experience doesn’t work, don’t give up and you’ll surely find the right opportunity.
Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people’s lives. As Mason discovered during his volunteer experience, “…little things can change a person’s life.”
1.Volunteering can help______.
A.make a decision B.make a person’s life better
C.thank other people D.see the world clearly
2.What could be the reason to stop people taking the first step?
A.They don’t have enough time. B.They are prevented by their families.
C.They fear their abilities are shared. D.They don’t expect to become volunteers.
3.Which of the following can help people take the first step?
A.Start out quickly. B.Organize a training meeting.
C.Invite a friend to be with them. D.Join in a group with different values.
4.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.To tell people to make changes in their lives.
B.To encourage people to start their volunteering.
C.How to make great achievements in volunteering.
D.How to keep on volunteering whatever happened.
When you were a little child, your parents made decisions about everything for you because you weren’t old enough to take care of yourself and make careful decisions. Finally, however, you grow up and become a teenager. You begin to have your own thoughts and opinions about life.
As you change and grow into this new person who makes your own decisions, your parents may have a difficult time adjusting (调整). They aren’t used to the new you — they only know you as a child.
In most families, this adjustment can cause lots of arguments between teens and parents. You want to cover your walls with posters, but your parents don’t understand why you don’t like your wallpaper any more. Then you feel your parents don’t respect you and don’t allow you to do what you like, and your parents get angry because they disagree with your decisions. And some other things — like the type of friends you have — can cause even bigger arguments, because your parents will always be ready to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are.
However, the good news is that there will be fewer arguments as your parents realize that you have grown up and should have your own ideas. Before you get on well with each other again, communication between you and your parents is very important.
1.The writer describes______in the first paragraph.
A.the decisions you may make B.the changes you may make
C.the happy time you may have D.the friends you may have
2.Why do your parents need to adjust when you become independent?
A.Because they don’t often stay at home. B.Because they are busy at work.
C.Because they get angry easily. D.Because they’re not familiar with the new you.
3.From the passage, we can learn that______.
A.teenagers like to be with their parents
B.parents may have a happy time adjusting
C.parents don’t need to respect their children
D.the type of friends you have may cause bigger arguments
4.In order to get on well with your parents, you should often______.
A.communicate with them B.agree with their ideas
C.protect them D.do what you like
Whether you will be a doctor or a police officer in the future, there’s a teacher in your life. They teach you and help you know who you are. Of course, you want to thank them.
Teachers’ Day is the perfect chance for students around the world to thank their teachers. The festival falls on different days in different countries.
In China, Teachers’ Day is on September 10th. But in the US, teachers have a whole week to celebrate. Teacher Appreciation Week is in the first full week of May every year. Kids used to bring apples for their teachers because apples are healthy. Now, they bring gifts with pictures of apples, such as cups, picture frames and teddy bears. Some students also make DIY gifts for their teachers. During the week, school clubs often offer teachers a free breakfast of coffee and cakes.
The South Korean Teachers’ Day is on May 15th. Many students offer flowers to their teachers. Another traditional gift is a card. Thousands of students prepare personalized cards and give them to their favorite teachers.
Although different countries have different Teachers’ Days, there’s one day for the whole world to honor teachers. On October 5th of every year, over 100 countries such as Canada and the Philippines, express their thanks by celebrating World Teachers’ Day. UNESCO started the day in 1994. It wants to remind people of the importance of teaching.
Only you can make a card like this one. A fingerprint card is a good gift on Teachers’ Day. You will need: card, pen and colorful ink.
Press your ink-covered finger on a clean card.
Use a pen to make your fingerprint into an animal or a robot.
Write words like “You are a wonderful teacher.” or “Thank you for teaching me.” on the card.
Some thank-you notes for great teachers:
I am lucky to have the best teacher in the world. Wherever I may go in my life, I will always remember that I had an excellent guide … You.
You are not only my teacher; you are my friend. I will always be grateful to you for your support and kindness.
1.According to the passage, apples used to be a good choice of gifts for Teachers’Day because______.
A.students want to wish their teachers good health
B.apples are in season on Teachers’Day
C.students want to wish their teachers success
D.apples are sweet and cheap
2.More than 100 countries celebrate World Teachers’Day on________.
A.May 5th B.May 15th C.October 5th D.September 10th
3.The part of “Only you can make a card like this one” is to tell the readers_______.
A.where to order a beautiful card B.how to make a meaningful DIY card
C.what kind of gift is best for teachers D.how to order a teacher’s card online
