Strawberries look nice, but a light pressure can make them out of shape. Nowadays, there are many young people who are just like strawberries. They easily break down when they face difficulties. They don’t know what to do when they are in trouble. They have a common name - strawberry kids.
Why are many students so easy to break down? Parents and schools are a main reason. Parents do almost everything for them in their daily life, while schools care more about their grades instead of developing their personality (个性).
Liu Yue, 13, is from Fujian. His mom hardly criticizes (批评) him and he always feels good about himself. When a teacher criticized him strictly, he felt surprised and sad. He began to doubt his ability.
Students should do something to make themselves mentally (心理上) strong. An expert said, “When you are in trouble, don't ask for help too quickly. You should try to deal with problems first by yourself. I also advise you to take an active part in sports and social activities. That can make you mentally strong.”
Growing up is not just a happy process (过程). Pains also go along with it. The most important thing is to face the pains bravely and learn from them.
1.Why are some students called “strawberry kids”?
A.Because they all like to eat strawberries.
B.Because a light pressure can make them out of shape.
C.They easily break down when they face difficulties.
D.Because they plant strawberries when they are in trouble.
2.Which’s a main reason of becoming strawberry kids?
A.Teachers criticize them strictly. B.Schools develop their personality.
C.Kids care more about their own grades. D.Parents do almost everything for them.
3.How did Liu Yue feel when his teacher was strict with him?
A.Surprised and sad. B.Angry and worried.
C.Nervous and afraid. D.Happy and hard-working.
4.According to the 4th paragraph, what shouldn’t the students do when they are in trouble?
A.Ask for help too quickly. B.Join the basketball club.
C.Help clean up the city parks. D.Try to deal with problems first by yourself.
5.What does the writer advise students to do in the face of pains?
A.Doubt their abilities. B.Face the pains bravely.
C.Keep away from the pains D.Learn from the strawberry kids.
People all over the world eat eggs. Most of the eggs we eat come from hens. Eggs are easy to cook. They can be cooked in lots of ways such as fried or hard-boiled. Eggs can be used with other things to make cakes and ice-cream.
The yolk has most of the egg's vitamins and minerals. The yolk can be pale yellow to dark orange. The color depends on what the hen eats. |
| The shell protects the egg.Shells can be brown or white. |
The egg white is mostly water, protein and some minerals. Before it is cooked, the white is not white; it is clear. |
The fresh test Put your egg in a pan of water and use the guide below to find out how old your egg is. |
What happens to the egg Age of the egg |
Sinks（下沉）to the bottom of the pan and stays there 3-6 days old Sinks, but floats at an angle（角度） Just over 1 week old Sinks, and then stands on end About 2 weeks old Floats on top or just under the surface Over 2 weeks old Eggs last a long time. You can keep them for about four weeks in your fridge. |
1.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?
A.The use of eggs. B.The birth of chickens.
C.The difference between them. D.The way of keeping them.
2.What makes a yolk dark orange?
A.The color of the shell. B.The hen’s food.
C.The age of the egg. D.The vitamins in the egg.
3.What color is the egg white before it is cooked?
A.White. B.Clear. C.Yellow. D.Brown.
4.What does the table (表格) above show?
A.How heavy an egg can be. B.How long to cook an egg in a pan.
C.How to make an egg sink. D.How to check the age of an egg.
5.How long can you keep the eggs in your fridge?
A.3-6 days. B.Just over 1 week. C.About 2 weeks. D.About four weeks.
How you speak on the telephone is very important. If you use good telephone _______, the caller will be happy. If not, they may not want to _______ you or your company again.
First, make sure you answer the call formally (正式地), giving your name and the name of your _______. This will let the caller know that you are professional.
You should also remember to smile as you speak, and use a _______ tone (语调). If you sound bored or too busy, the caller will think you are impolite.
What’s more, your choice of _______ can make a big difference, too. For example, if you have not _______what a caller said, it is much more polite to say “I’m sorry. Could you say that again, please?” than to _______ say “What?”
Similarly, if a caller asks to speak to someone, you’d better not just say “yes” or “no”. If the person is _______, say that you will put the caller through to them. If they are unavailable, explain where they are, and then take a _______.
In either situation, you will also need to get some information about the caller, such as their name or company. Make sure you get all that you ________ the most importantly, ask for it politely.
1.A.skills B.hobbies C.exercises D.habits
2.A.depend on B.deal with C.look for D.work out
3.A.teacher B.friend C.school D.company
4.A.serious B.friendly C.funny D.direct
5.A.shows B.books C.words D.teams
6.A.heard B.seen C.noticed D.drew
7.A.actually B.gradually C.hardly D.simply
8.A.noisy B.healthy C.available D.different
9.A.message B.photo C.suggestion D.note
10.A.order B.give C.think D.need
—To learn English well, you can read English magazines. Besides, you can watch English movies.
—________! Thanks a lot, Frank.
A.Great ideas B.I disagree C.No way D.Me, too
—Do you know ________ here?
—Let me see… Oh, I remember it was on March 18.
A.when did they move B.why did they move
C.when they moved D.why they moved
—How much shall I ________ my son’s ticket?
—You don’t have to. It is free for children today.
A.stick to B.call in C.deal with D.pay for
