“Make-A-Wish” is one of the world’s most famous charities (慈善机构) . It makes wishes(愿望) come true for children who is badly ill. It gives them hope and joy and helps them forget about their health problems and have fun.
It all started in 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christopher was a 7-year-old boy who was very sick .He always dreamed of becoming a police officer. Tommy Austin and Ron Cox, two police officers , made his wish come true .They gave Christopher a tour of the city in a police helicopter(直升飞机) and made a real police uniform(制服) for him.
There are four kinds of wishes children usually have:
I wish to go. Children usually want to travel or go to a concert, a game or a park.
I wish to meet. Children sometimes want to meet their favorite actors, singers or players.
I wish to be. Some children wish to become actors, singers or police officers.
I wish to have. They often want to have a computer, a game, a bike or many other things.
Let’s hope more wishes will come true in the future. People who work in the charity always try for the best .Almost 25,000 volunteers(志愿者) help, work or give money. Will you be one of them?
1. “Make-A-Wish”is a charity to help __________________.
A. sick children B. serious officers
C. famous actors(演员) D. popular singers
2.What did the two police officers do for Christopher?
A. They give him a computer.
B. They give him a tour of the city.
C. They took him to a concert.
D. They took him to the hospital.
3.Which kind of wishes does Christopher have?
A.I wish to go B.I wish to meet
C.I wish to be D.I wish to have
4.The purpose of the last paragraph is to ______.
A. explain(解释) what ‘‘Make-A-Wish’’ is
B. encourage(鼓励) more people to join the charity
C. tell us how Christopher’s wish came true
D. introduce(介绍) different kinds of children’s wishes
5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Sick children just wish to get well.
B. Christopher and Tommy are two officers.
C.A few people are working for “Make-A-Wish”.
D. “Make-A-Wish” has a history of over 30 years.
It was the Greek shopkeeper who taught me about the power of being kind.
In 2008, I left Spain to study alone in London. My parents had to bring up(养育) my three younger sisters and two younger brothers, so I found three part-time jobs to pay for my studies. I worked early mornings and late nights, so I was tired, really tired, all the time.
Unluckily, I got a cold and had a very high fever. Because I was new in London, I had no friends. Besides, I was too shy to talk with others and ask others for help. After sleeping on the bed for two days, I went out to get some food. Usually, I went to the supermarket, but this time I went into the Greek shop, a small corner shop, because it was closer.
I picked up some food and gave it to the shopkeeper, who asked me, ‘You look terrible, my boy! You are not feeling well, right?’
I said YES in a low voice.
She pointed at the salami (腊肠) and bread I was buying and offered, ‘I can make you a sandwich, so you don’t have to do it yourself.’
I nodded without saying a word.
So, she made the sandwich and asked me to wait a moment. She went into the back room and came again with a bowl of hot soup.
‘It will warm you up,’ she said with a friendly smile.
What really warmed me up was not the soup. It was her smile that told me she cared me. Her kindness(善良) made me think of my mother.
I was quite shy, but from that day on, I did not let shyness stop me from talking with and being kind to others. Now I work in a children’s hospital in Africa. I love my work and people around me. I always bring my smile and kindness to them.
1.When did the writer leave for London?
A. In 2003. B. In 2009.
C. In 2008. D. 10 years ago.
2.What can we learn about the writer and his family?
A. His parents could not pay for his studies.
B. There are five kids in his family.
C. The writer is the youngest child in the family.
D. In 2008 the writer left London to study in Spain.
3.What happened to the writer?
A. He lost his part-time jobs.
B. He had a talk with his friends.
C. He got a cold and had a very high fever.
D. He was not popular at his school.
4.What did the shopkeeper not do for the writer?
A. She made the sandwich.
B. She cooked a bowl of hot soup.
C. She made some bread.
D. She sold him some salami.
5.Which of the following words can’t describe(描述) the Greek shopkeeper?
A. Friendly. B. Shy. C. Nice. D. Kind.
On my way home I knocked into a man when he ."Oh. I'm terribly sorry," I said. ‘That's all right. Please excuse me too; I didn’t even you. I wish(希望) I didn't hurt you."
We were very . We said good-bye and went on our way.
But at home we often treat (对待)our loved ones in a different way.
Later that day, when I was cooking the evening meal, my daughter stood beside me very quietly.
When I turned, I nearly her down. " Move out of the way." I shouted. She walked away, tears(眼泪) in her eyes.
When I lay in bed, I realized(意识到) how I'd spoken. So I decided to get up to say sorry to my daughter. On the way to her bedroom, to my surprise, I found some by the door of the kitchen. At that time my tears began to fall. I quietly went and got down on my knees by her . She woke up and put her arms around my neck . Then I asked," Did you pick these flowers for me?"
She smiled," I found them by the tree. I picked them they're like you. I knew you'd like them. I stood quietly because I wanted to give you a .'"'Oh dear, I'm really sorry for the way I acted today; I shouldn't have shouted at you."
“That's okay. Mom. I love you anyway."
I suddenly realized what a clever way it is to explain(解释) the word like this:
( F) ather (A) nd ( M) other, ( I) ( L) ove ( Y) ou !
提示：sad(伤心的) →sadly(伤心地)
1.A. passed by B. walked past C. past D. past by
2.A. save B. help C. call D. notice
3.A. sad B. angry C. polite D. happy
4.A. put B. took C. knocked D. turned
5.A. sadly B. rudely C. softly D. happily
6.A. books B. clothes C. flowers D. vegetables
7.A. bed B. desk C. chair D. door
8.A. if B. because C. but D. so
9.A. surprise B. party C. present D. picture
10.A. father B. mother C. family D. daughter
— It’s cold here. — OK. I___________ the window.
A. closed B. will close
C. close D. was closing
He likes to sleep with the windows ____________.
A. open B. opened C. opening D. opens
— Are you willing to live on Mars(火星)?
— ___________ It sounds exciting, but it still worries me.
A. Of course I am. B. I’m not sure.
C. Why not? D. Are you joking?
