The Sixth Time I Went to the Principal's Office
When I was in the seventh grade, I had problems behaving. My heart was in the right place, but I couldn't always follow the rules. I played many tricks on my schoolmates. Once, I even pulled a girl's hair on the school bus to get her attention. As a result, I was repeatedly sent to the office of the principal(校长).
Although I hated going there, I did not hate the principal, Mr. Ratcliff. Mr. Ratcliff was a kind, elderly man. When he spanked(打屁股) me for putting some ants into a classmate's pencil box, it didn't hurt at all, but it did hurt my feelings. I thought so much of him and moments like that seemed to prove I was hopelessly bad.
When I got called to Mr. Ratcliff's office for the sixth time, I had no idea what I had done. I felt disappointed as I walked down there. I went into his office, sat down, and looked at the floor. Then he said the last thing I expected to hear, "Kevin, I've heard you've been behaving really well lately. I want you to know how proud I am of you, and I just called you down to my office to give you a peppermint."
"Really?" I was surprised. "Yes. Now you can take that peppermint and go back to class."
I carried the peppermint with me as if it was a gold coin. When I got into my classroom, I bragged(吹嘘) to my classmates about my turn around, excitedly. I wasn't so bad after all.
Mr. Ratcliff was really kind. He made me realize that I was just a kid who had problems with behavior. He bought some peppermints and took the time to notice me when I got something-anything-right. Mr. Ratcliff gave me some hope by giving me some love. I will just remember him for the rest of my life.
1.In his seventh grade, the writer _________.
A.hated the principal B.had problems behaving
C.always followed the rules D.often helped his classmates
2.How did the writer feel when he went to the principal's office for the sixth time?
A.Lonely. B.Excited. C.Confident. D.Disappointed.
3.The sixth time the writer went to the principal's office, he got _________.
A.a peppermint B.a model bus C.a pencil box D.a coin
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1.You can _________ at J&M Music Store.
A.have guitar lessons B.borrow new or used CDs
C.have homemade breakfast D.buy all kinds of music books
2.You can enjoy the best coffee _________.
A.in J&M Music Store B.in Peth Market
C.at Times Coffee Shop D.at Macon's B&B
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.There is no breakfast at Macon's B&
B. You can't listen to the CD before you buy it.
C.Times Coffee Shop offers Jazz music every day.
D.Kids under 12 can get free ice cream in Peth Market.
Unexpected but Good
What a fine day! Mansor was sure that he would see his birthday present on the dining table. It had been like this for the past 15 years. Whatever happened, his parents would place the present next to his glass of milk on that day. He had given various hints (暗示) about what he really wanted, and even silently put a picture of the mobile phone into his mother's handbag. It was impossible that she didn't get the message.
To his surprise, there was nothing on the table this time. The family gave morning wishes to each other as usual and talked as if there was nothing special about the day. His mother only reminded him to clear his writing table.
Mansor quickly ran out of the house as he did not want his parents to see he was sad that they had forgotten his birthday! He would feel better if he joined his friends at the Old People's Home. As he did not want to stay around the house any longer, he got into the first taxi he saw. He was still sad while he was in it.
He got down from the taxi and realized how fine the weather was. The sun was shining brightly as if to give him joy. The chirping of the birds lightened his heart. He walked with a spring in his steps to Old People's Home. As he looked around, he saw people laughing and enjoying themselves. These old people didn't get much care or attention from their busy children, yet they were happy. Why should he be sad? A mobile phone was not quite a big deal after all.
Then he decided to go home. After getting home, he started to tidy his table, knowing that his mother expected him to do so. Wait! What's this? An air ticket to Pulau Redang (热浪岛) for a scuba diving course! "The mobile phone is nice, but we prefer that you learn something rather than have the latest mobile phone.
Hope you will like our present."
With tears of excitement, Mansor realized that he should have known that his parents would never forget his birthday.
1.What did Mansor do to get the present he wanted?
A.He talked to his parents. B.He gave hints to his parents.
C.He carefully cleaned his table. D.He paid a visit to his good friends.
2.After seeing those old people, Mansor___________.
A.felt their life was so boring B.realized he shouldn't be sad
C.wanted to offer help to them D.hoped to get another present
3.What can we learn from the story?
A.Mansor liked the birthday present. B.Mansor knew his parents very well.
C.Mansor's parents would buy a new gift. D.Mansor's parents would say sorry to him.
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1.How much will you be paid every week if you look after Mary's children?
A.£40. B.£50. C.£60. D.£70.
2.If you want to work in the City Museum shop, you must ________ .
A.have your own bike B.speak another language
C.be interested in museums D.be at work before 8:00 a.m.
3.If you want to work before going to school in the morning, you can________.
A.call Mary at 678345211 B.call Bella at 612398745
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Anna’s Talent Show
It was very late, but Anna was still awake. She lay on her bed, thinking about the coming talent show tryouts(选拔赛）．
As the organizer, she had thought the talent show would be exciting, but she had not been prepared for the _______. For the past week, many students had been trying to convince(使…信服) her of their talents and hoping to_______her decisions about who should be in the show.
Anna knew who really had talent, but some of them were her friends. If she chose them, some students might doubt whether her decisions were fair.
“I’ll just tell everyone not to talk to me until after the talent show,” she thought. “I’ll explain that I have to remain neutral(中立的)and make sure the best acts are chosen. And everyone will _______ me. Won’t they?” With that thought she fell asleep. As soon as Anna arrived at school the next morning, Josh rushed up to her.
“I’ve been practicing on the guitar,” he told her. “You’ll love my new song!” Anna smiled weakly. “Thanks, Josh.” she said in a quiet voice and_______turned away.
Just then Patti came up and said, “I’m working on a new monologue. You’ll love it!” Anna sighed. She believed Patti, but if she included everyone, the whole school would be in the show. Anna asked her closest friend, Margaret, for_______. Margaret thought for a few moments. “Maybe you can find teachers to be the judges for the tryouts. But remember to keep their names secret so that students won’t_______ them.” “You’ve saved the day, Margaret. Thanks!” Anna took a deep breath and smiled. “That’s the perfect_______.” Early the next day, Anna visited several teachers. They were all happy to help. Anna then spread the news that anonymous(匿名的) judges would decide the winners of the tryouts. Her worries were gone, and she felt_______again.
1.A.reports B.problems C.lessons D.performances
2.A.know B.change C.influence D.follow
3.A.surprise B.remember C.help D.understand
4.A.quickly B.happily C.hopefully D.carefully
5.A.advice B.praise C.information D.agreement
6.A.support B.trouble C.criticize D.recognize
7.A.excuse B.competition C.solution D.explanation
8.A.proud B.excited C.satisfied D.confident
—Tom, can you tell me _________ to Lao She Tea House tomorrow?
—By subway.
A.how will you go B.how did you go
C.how you will go D.how you went
