The first day of school a new classmate touched my shoulder, “Hi, handsome﹗I’m Rose. I am 87 years old. Can I give you a hug? I turned around and found a little lady with a warm smile. I said heartily:” Of course﹗”
“Why are you in college at such an age?” I asked.
She joked, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, have children, and then travel around.”
“No seriously,” I asked.
“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’ getting one!” she told me.
Over the year, Rose became an icon(偶像) and she easily made friends. She loved to dress up and she enjoyed the attention of the others. At the end of the term we invited Rose to our football party. I’ll never forget what she said.
“We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. Here are the secrets to stay young. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die! There's a huge difference between growing old and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. But growing up requires finding the opportunity in change. Have no regrets.”
One week after graduation that year, Rose died peacefully in her sleep. She taught us by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.
1.What’s the relationship between the writer and Rose?
A.They are good friends. B.They are classmates.
C.Rose is the writer’s grandmother. D.The writer is Rose’s neighbor.
2.Why did Rose enter a college?
A.Because she wanted to meet a rich husband. B.Because she wanted to meet a lot of friends.
C.Because she dreamed of traveling around. D.Because she hoped to have a college education.
3.Which is NOT TRUE about Rose?
A.She is an outgoing person. B.She loved to dress up and enjoyed the attention of others.
C.During her life, she had some regrets. D.Rose graduated from the college at last.
4.According to the passage, which is not the secret to stay young?
A.You’ve got to have a dream B.You have to find the opportunity in change.
C.You just need to grow up. D.You have to laugh and find humor every day.
5.From Rose, what can we learn?
A.Every girl should find a rich husband and then travel around.
B.If we are in a college, we should make as many friends as we can.
C.We should love to dress up.
D.It’s never too late to be all you can possibly be.
Do you dream of being a reporter? Are you interested in English? If your answer is “Yes”, please come over and join us. We’re looking for 10 TV hosts and 20 actors from the whole city. They can join English Online for the coming 2020 year.
If you become a member, you can:
Interview some local leaders and other VIPs.
Write news or stories for kids with a great interest in English.
Let yourself speak loudly and dare to perform in public.
Enjoy great activities and make new friends of your own age.
By doing these things, you can deal with your shyness, build up your self-confidence and inspire your interest in language learning.
How to Enter
Visit www. English Online.com and fill in the entry form (报名表). Be sure to read the rules and share them with your parents who must sign (签名) your form. Entries must be done by December 25, 2019. You must be over 13 years of age. Good luck!
1.10 hosts and 20 actors from around ______will join the program English Online?
A.the world B.the nation C.the province D.the city
2.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned(涉及)?
A.You can interview some local leaders and other people.
B.You can write for kids who have a great interest in English.
C.You can let your child learn to perform in public.
D.You can make new friends of your own age.
3.What should you do first of all to join the program English Online?
A.Visit the website and fill in the entry form. B.Read the rules and share them with your parents.
C.Ask your parents to sign your entry form. D.Do your entry before March 19, 2019.
4.How old must you be to join the program English Online?
A.12 years old. B.10 years old.
C.More than 13 years old D.Less than 13 years old.
5.Where is the text most probably from?
A.A story book. B.An entertainment magazine. C.A newspaper. D.A science book.
Two years ago, my leg was badly hurt in an accident. When I was told that I couldn’t walk any more, I felt quite _______ and thought my life was hopeless.
_______ my stay in hospital, I met a lovely little girl. She often _______ with her toy. She seemed very happy every day and brought me a lot of joy when I was in the lowest _______. My heart was _______ with warmth at that time.
One day, the girl gave the toy to me and asked me to _______ it. For a long time, I didn’t meet the girl. My parents told me she had a very bad _______ and was taken to a special ward (病房). I felt sorry for her and lucky for myself. I thought she was confident in getting better and why couldn’t I?
_______ the girl didn’t come to my ward anyone, I would _______ forget her. She gave me the strength (力量) to __________ against difficulties.
1.A.excited B.meaningful C.patient D.disappointed
2.A.Through B.During C.Between D.With
3.A.cheered me up B.woke me up C.called me up D.fixed me up
4.A.spirit B.price C.value D.place
5.A.full B.busy C.filled D.angry
6.A.look for B.look like C.look up D.look after
7.A.illness B.choice C.influence D.information
8.A.Although B.If C.Until D.Unless
9.A.never B.always C.soon D.usually
10.A.knock B.play C.fight D.act
—My computer doesn’t work. Could you please repair it for me, Steve？
—Oh, _________, I can make it in just 2 minutes.
A.it's a piece of cake B.use it or lose it C.it serves you right D.practice makes perfect
My cousin Jim from the US is coming to visit me. I’m thinking about __________.
A.what present did I give him B.how I will give him a surprise
C.where will we have a big meal D.whether I planned a trip for him
—To keep healthy, we must sleep at least eight hours every night.
—You’re right. _________ important it is to keep us healthy!
A.How B.What C.What a D.What an
