Hans Christian Andersen is one of the greatest fairy tales writers in the world. He wrote a lot of best-known stories such as The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling. His fairy tales have brought happiness to the children across the world. The tales have versions(版本) of over a hundred languages. Andersen was born in Denmark in 1805. When he was still a young boy, he was already very clever. He created a small toy theatre and made clothes for his puppets (木偶). He also loved reading. In 1816, his father died and he learned to be a tailor(裁缝). Later he worked in a factory. When he was fourteen years old, Andersen moved to the capital of Denmark to become an actor and gave performances in the Royal Danish Theatre. However, because his voice changed when he grew older, the job had to stop. Then he began to write poems and fairy tales.
One of the 1. Greatest Fairy Tales Writers-Hans Christian Andersen | |
Two best-known 2. of his | The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling |
As a young boy | Creating a small toy 3. and making clothes for his puppets |
At the 4. of fourteen | Becoming an actor and giving performances in the Royal Danish Theatre |
As an adult | Beginning to write poems and fairy tales 5. to the change of his voice |
It’s very common for students’ mark to fall. Sometimes it is because of situations outside school, such as problems at home. Sometimes it is only because of the harder exams.
When your marks start to fall, you should try talking to a friendly teacher. He or she can help you with the subjects you find difficult. Stop comparing yourself with other people. It does not matter if other students get higher exam marks than you. What is important is that you do your best. Before each exam, you should go through your notes from class. You should remember the most important things you have written in a shorter form.
Look through your shorter notes again just before the exam. You will be surprised when you find you remember so much. It may take hard work and your marks may not improve straight. But let your confidence rise by every mark. Soon they should begin to climb again.
根据英文释义及首字母提示，拼写单词。
1.c to examine or look for the difference between two or more things
2.s an area of knowledge especially one that you study in school
同义句转换，每空一词。
3.He or she can help you with the subjects you find difficult.
He or she will be_________ _________help you with the subjects you find difficult.
根据短文内容简答问题。
4.Why do students’ marks fall?
__________________________.
5.Who should you try talking to when your marks start to fall?
__________________________.
6.What do you look through again before the exam?
_________________________.
从 A—G 选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项补全对话，有二项是多余的。
A: You must be excited about leaving for China tomorrow, Steve!
B:1.
A: Why?
B: Well, for one thing, I don’t know how to use chopsticks very well… and I don’t know how to behave at the dinner table.
A: Oh, I see. Well, one important thing is that you’re not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.
B:2.. In the United States, it doesn’t matter.
A: Yeah, I know. It’s also impolite to stick your chopsticks into your food.3.
B: Oh, OK.
A: Oh, and there’s one more thing you need to know.4.. Only parents are expected to talk at the dinner table. Children are not allowed to speak.
B: Wow!5.
A: Haha, I’m just kidding!
A.That’s unusual.
B.Yeah, but I’m a little nervous, too.
C.You’re not supposed to talk when you’re eating dinner.
D.That’s interesting.
E.You shouldn’t point at anyone with your chopsticks, either.
F.That’s easy.
G.We all know that is impolite.
Why is setting goals(目标） important? Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life. Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.
Successful people in life imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals.1.It's like having a sign to show you where you want to go. Think of it in this way. There are two drivers.One has a place to go to clearly in mind which can be found on a map. He can drive straight there surely without any wasted time. The other driver has no goal , or a map.
2.But she drivers aimlessly(无目的地） around, never getting anywhere, just using up oil. Which driver do you want to be?
3.They decide what they want in life and then get there by setting goals and making plans. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren't difficult to set, and they aren't difficult to reach.4.You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.
Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it.
5.They are harder to forget. Also when you write your goals in your own way， you are able to make yourself realize situations that will bring you nearer to your goals.
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、内容完整。
A.Written goals can be reviewed usually
B.He starts off at the same time from the same place.
C.It's up to you to find out what your goals really are.
D.By setting goals you are taking control of your life.
E.Winners in life set goals and follow through on them.
In the UK, there are over 800 boarding schools with students from home and abroad. Boarding schools started hundreds of years ago in the country. But the earliest boarding schools were set up for white, rich boys only. Now both boys and girls can go to boarding schools from the age of 7 to 18.
In the UK, boarding schools have three terms in a school year, with about 13 weeks in each term. Their students study and live together in the school. They are rigid rules in boarding schools. The students can’t go outside if they are not allowed to. In some schools, each student has his or her subject plan. Besides the usual classrooms and laboratories, the boarding schools have lots of other facilities (设施) for their students. Most boarding schools have a “light out” time. So when it’s time to go to bed, all the lights in the bedrooms are turned off. There are house-masters to take care of students all the time, especially after school hours.
Nearly all students at boarding schools wear a school uniform. Boys usually wear a shirt and a tie, and girls wear a white blouse, at times also a tie and a skirt.
In the UK, boarding schools provide students with delicious food. They can choose to have a full English breakfast or simply bread. Students can also make something to eat at any time in a kitchen.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
1.The underlined word “rigid” in the second paragraph means ______ in Chinese.
A.宽松的 B.严格的 C.相似的
2.The students in the boarding schools in the UK ______.
A.spend about six months staying and living there in a school year
B.have nearly the same subject plan
C.are looked after all the time
3.Boarding schools in the UK ______.
A.have plenty of facilities for their students
B.don’t have a “light out” time
C.provide a kitchen for their students to buy something to eat at any time
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Boarding schools in the UL started a century ago.
B.Boys and girls from the age of 7 to 18 can go to boarding schools all the time.
C.Nearly all the students at boarding schools wear a school uniform.
5.What’s the best title for the passage?
A.Life in Boarding Schools in the UK
B.Activities in Boarding Schools in the UK
C.Uniforms and Food in Boarding Schools in the UK
Roy’s parents were worried about him. “He shouldn’t go through life making excuses, and he always says that he forgets something only because he is so busy all the time.” His father said, “No one will trust him to do anything. He won't be able to keep a job. No smart girl will marry him.”
“I don’t know what we can do.” his mother said.
“I have an idea," his father said, “If this doesn't work, nothing will.”
The next day was Roy’s birthday. He was really looking forward to getting exciting presents. He woke up, expecting his parents to wish him a happy birthday. But all day what they said was “Good morning, Roy. Hurry up, or you will be late for school.” There were no presents, not even a card. He was really disappointed.
“Never mind,” he thought, “There will be a surprise for me after school.” But there wasn’t. Sadly, he said to his parents at dinner, "Today’s my birthday.”
“Oh,” his father said. “So it is. I forgot.” “So did I.” his mother said.
“How could you forget?” Roy asked. "There must be a reason.”
“Well, yes.” his father said, “We have a really good excuse for forgetting your birthday, Roy. We didn’t remember your birthday because we were too busy.”
Poor Roy! He never had a silly excuse for not doing something again, because every time he showed excuses, he thought he was so clever that everyone could believe in him. But this time, his parents taught him a good lesson.
根据短文内容判断正、误。（正确的涂 A，错误的涂 B）
1.Roy always made excuses because he not only was so busy all the time but also had a poor memory.
2.Roy’s parents were worried about him because they knew he would meet a lot of difficulties in the future unless he corrected his mistakes.
3.Roy’s parents were really very busy so they didn’t buy him anything for his birthday.
4.After school on Roy’s birthday his parents gave him a surprise.
5.From the story, we know that people don’t like anyone who always makes excuses.
