Jia Zuosheng, 27, used to work as a security guard (保安) at the library of Tsinghua University. But a few months ago, he became a college student in Lishan College in Shandong and he studies math there now. When hearing this news, many people were surprised. On school opening day, many reporters waited outside the school gate to interview him.
“I was born in a poor village in Shandong Province," said Jia. "Our village has never had a college student. Most boys work in town after growing up. I failed the National College Entrance Exam（高考）twice. Then I went to Beijing to find jobs. In the following years, I went on studying by myself while working.”
At the end of 2009, Jia found a job as a security guard at the library of Tsinghua University.“I cherished (珍惜) the job very much because it gave me a good chance to read books," Jia said.“I usually worked at night so I had plenty of time to study in the daytime.” When he had problems that he couldn't work out, Jia asked the students at Tsinghua for help. "My dream is to be a college teacher. So I need further education. That's the reason why I took the National College Entrance Exam again," Jia said. “I wish to educate students with my knowledge and love and help them enjoy true, kind and beautiful things.”
Jia's mother said Jia has always been independent（独立的）and knows what he wants. But she has other worries. "It's difficult to find such a good job at present as a library guard in Tsinghua University. I'm not sure if this is a right decision.” “I will never regret(后悔），”said Jia. "Everyone will have a new start. It's the end, and the beginning.”
1.Jia used to ________.
A. work in Tsinghua University as a math teacher
B. be a security guard at the library of Tsinghua University
C. study in Lishan College
D. be a reporter writing for a newspaper
2.Jia took the National College Entrance Exam again because________.
A. there was no college student in his village
B. he didn't want to work in the town after growing up
C. he needed further education to achieve his dream of becoming a college teacher
D. he wanted to find a job as a guard in Tsinghua University
3.According to the passage, Jia finally became college student ________.
A. because he never gave up studying in his free time
B. because he was very lucky
C. because of his mother's love
D. because he failed many times in the past
4.Which of the following sentences is WRONG?
A. Jia studied by reading books in the library.
B. When he met some problems, he always asked the students at Tsinghua for help.
C. Jia thinks this is a right decision and a new start of life for him.
D. Jia thinks it's difficult to find a good job in the future.
5.What is mainly talked about in the passage?
A. Jia Zuosheng is working as a security guard at the library of Tsinghua University.
B. Jia Zuosheng wants to find a good job in the city.
C. A security guard achieved his dream by studying in college.
D. A security guard took part in the National College Entrance Exam.
Ann wanted to play in the city orchestra (管弦乐队), but she was nervous (紧张的). She thought it might be too difficult. The first day she was so nervous, and she could hardly breathe. After a few rehearsals (排练), she could comfortably play along with everyone else. She found that there was no reason to be nervous and began to enjoy herself.
In rehearsals, Ann became friends with Danny. Danny sat next to her and always helped her. Ann often asked him questions about music. Danny’s parents were musicians. They started teaching Danny music when he was only five years old. Ann couldn’t imagine playing the violin at that age.
Ann’s another friend in the orchestra was Marie. After rehearsal, Marie would tell Ann funny stories. Though Marie was much older than Ann, the two became good friends.
The orchestra was rehearsing music for a concert. Ann invited some of her friends at school to come. Though they didn’t understand music, they promised to come. They all liked Ann and wanted to cheer her. Ann’s family also planned to go to the concert. Ann looked forward to the event, and she hoped it would not rain on the night of the concert.
On the night of the concert, Ann was excited. Danny and Marie both told her that the concert would be fun. Ann knew that she would enjoy it. The conductor (指挥) Mike was nervous. Ann was surprised because she knew that he conducted many big concerts all over the world. After the concert was over, the conductor seemed happy. He said the orchestra gave a fine performance.
1.From the first paragraph we can learn that Ann _____.
A. didn’t want to learn music
B. was excited to try new things
C. thought there was no reason to be nervous
D. wasn’t interested in playing in the orchestra
2.Ann made _____ friends in the orchestra.
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
3.Some of Ann’s friends promised to come to the concert because _____.
A. they enjoyed the music
B. they wanted to cheer her
C. they wanted to learn to play
D. they wanted to make new friends
4.How did Ann feel on the night of the concert?
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Nervous. D. Sad.
5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Ann’s parents were musicians.
B. Marie was two years older than Ann.
C. Danny started playing the piano at age 5.
D. Mike had much experience in conducting concerts
Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
This is an old English saying. Have you heard of it before? It means that we must go to bed early and get up early in the morning. Then we shall be healthy. We shall also be rich (wealthy) and clever (wise).
This is true. The body must have enough sleep to be healthy. Children of young age should have ten hours’ sleep every night. Children who do not have enough sleep cannot do their work very well. They will not be wise and they may not become wealthy!
The body also needs exercise. Walking, running, jumping, swimming and playing games are all exercise. Exercise keeps the body strong. Exercise also helps the blood (血液) to move around inside the body. This is very important. Our blood takes food to all parts of our body. The head also needs blood .Exercise helps us to think better!
1.If we get up early and go to bed early , we’ll _________ .
A. have enough exercise
B. be healthy
C. think better
D. have strong blood
2.If a child doesn’t have 10 hours’ sleep, maybe he _____ .
A. becomes wise
B. won’t do well in his work
C. goes to school in time
D. has enough sleep
3.A person needs exercise because _______ .
A. it makes him healthy
B. he has a lot of homework to do
C. he is strong enough
D. he does exercise
4.Exercise makes the ______ move quickly and smoothly(流畅)
A. body B. blood C. children D. head
5.Which of the following is Not TRUE?
A. Exercise does good to a person’s head
B. A student should have 10 hours’ sleep
C. It’s good for you to get up early and go to bed early.
D. If you have enough blood, you’ll be wise.
二. 完形填空。（每题2分，共30分）
A farmer had some little dogs to sell. As he was putting up an advertisement on the fence of his yard, a _____ happened to pass by.
“I want to ________ one of your dogs, sir.”
“Well, " said the farmer, "these dogs come from fine parents and cost a lot of ________.”
The boy ________ his head for a moment. Then he reached deep into his ________ and pulled out（退） some change（零钱）. “I've got thirty-nine cents（美分）. Is that ________ to take a look?”
“________," said the farmer. And with that he let out a whistle（口哨），“Here, Dolly!”
Dolly ran out of the dog house ________ by four little dogs. The boy's eyes danced with joy.
As the dogs made their way to the fence(栅栏）, the little boy noticed something else moving inside the ________. Slowly another little dog ________: this one much smaller. It was doing its best to ________.
“I want that one, "the little boy said.
The farmer said, "Boy, don't want that dog. He will ________ be able to run and play with you like the other dogs would.”
The boy rolled up（卷起）one leg of his pants and showed a steel（钢）________. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, “You see, sir, I don't ________ too well myself, and he will need someone who ________.”
1.A. boy B. dog C. farmer D. son
2.A. sell B. see C. buy D. feed
3.A. time B. money C. work D. study
4.A. shook B. covered C. knocked D. dropped
5.A. pocket B. yard C. heart D. mouth
6.A. enough B. easy C. necessary D. simple
7.A. No B. Sure C. Sorry D. Thanks
8.A. sent B. driven C. followed D. taught
9.A. farm B. fence C. advertisement D. doghouse
10.A. died B. shouted C. appeared D. watched
11.A. catch up B. go away C. give up D. look out
12.A. sometimes B. always C. often D. never
13.A. hand B. back C. arm D. leg
14.A. speak B. run C. jump D. swim
15.A. asks B. understands C. thinks D. succeeds
Anna _____ me _____ her party last night.
A. invited; for B. invited; to C. inviting; to D. inviting; for
----Could you help me with the math problem? -----________. I'm too busy now.
A. Yes, please B. No, sure C. Yes, you could D. Sorry, I can't
