A dog entered a butcher’s shop with a note in his mouth. The note read,“ $10 of lamb chops(羊排), please”. The butcher(屠夫) was very1.( surprise). He took the money, put a bag of chops in the2.(dog) mouth, and then he closed the shop3.(quick). He followed the dog and watched him wait for a green light. Then the dog crossed the road to a bus stop. He checked the timetable and sat on the bench. When a bus arrived, the dog checked the number and got4.(介词)it.
As the bus traveled out into the countryside, the dog enjoyed the scenery. After5.(冠词) while, he stood on his back paws(爪子)and6.( push) the “stop” button.Then the butcher followed 7.(he) off.
The dog ran up to a house and dropped his bag on the ground. He went back down the path, took a big run, and 8.(throw) himself against the door. No answer. He repeated the action a few times. Then a big man opened the door9.(连词) started complaining (抱怨) about the dog and beating him.
Seeing this, the butcher ran up and shouted at the man, “What are you doing? This dog is a genius(天才)!”
The man replied, “Genius? No way! He has forgotten his key for the 10.( five) time this month!”
School days aren’t always the best days for many people--they can actually be stressful (有压力的)time.
Trouble keeping up in class
If you have trouble with your schoolwork, it can be easy to fall behind. This can really affect your confidence in yourself.
The thing to remember is that everyone’s way of learning is different, and difference doesn’t have to be a problem. You’d better find out what works for you, what you like, and how people can help you out.
Overcoming difficulties
There are lots of ways to overcome(克服) learning difficulties or problems.For example, talk to your teachers about how tough you find your schoolwork is! They can help you learn and might be able to give you extra help, or encourage you to work with other people.
Talking about it.
Talk to someone you trust about how you feel. You might need to talk to someone about how it makes you feel and what’s on your mind.
Make time to talk to your parents, friends or teachers about the things that upset(使心烦) you. And maybe they can help you overcome them.
Making the school a better place to be
The school can be a really unhappy place if you meet any of these problems, but it doesn't have to be. It's a good idea to talk about your concerns with someone you trust. You may find that once you do talk about whatever’s going on, the situation improves and the school becomes a more enjoyable place.
1.What will happen to Tom if he has trouble with his schoolwork?
A.He can't fall behind other students.
B.It can't affect his confidence.
C.He should find out what works for him.
D.He should remember difference is a problem.
2.The underlined word “tough” means________.
A.easy B.hard C.possible D.helpful
3.When we meet the things that upset us, we should not make time to talk to________.
A.our teachers B.our friends C.our parents D.the strangers
4.We can learn________from the last paragraph.
A.we can make the school a better place
B.we can deal with the problem by ourselves
C.the school is always an unhappy place
D.you don't need to talk about your concerns with someone.
5.The main idea of the passage is________.
A.how to choose a better school B.the problems at school
C.how to get help from teachers D.the friends at school
Reading is a good hobby for all kinds of reasons.
First, reading is fun. You can always keep yourself happy if you like reading. You will never feel bored or tired.
Next, you can read a book anywhere-in a car, on a plane, or even in the bathroom.All you need is a book!
Another good reason for reading is that it is useful If you read as a hobby, you will get better and better at it. And you will read faster and find it easier to understand what you read .As your reading skills improve, you will probably find your schoolwork becomes much better.
Some people say that reading is out of date. This is not true. You can read on computers, and the better you read, the better your computer skills will be.
Good readers may become writers, too. They always have more things to write about Reading is a wonderful hobby. Why not start reading right row?
1.Reading can always keep yourself__________.
A.bored B.happy C.tired D.upset
2.You can read a book__________.
A.when you are driving a car B.only on a plane
C.anywhere D.when you have lunch
3.You can read faster__________.
A.after you read a book B.if you are a student
C.if you are not interested in D.if you read as a hobby
4.It is__________that reading is out of date.
A.not true B.true C.sure D.certain
5.What does the passage tell us?
A.Reading is a good hobby. B.You can read on computers
C.Good readers must be good writers D.Reading is fun
Lingling: I especially like the fact that I have easy access (进入) to the Internet. And it’s great that I have Google Maps on my phone, so that when I get lost I can just look up where I am and find my way back. But I don't really want to say ...I depend too much on the phone. That’s the worst part.
Daming: I love the fact that my mobile phone has the Internet. That’s the best thing about having the Internet everywhere. The worst thing is that people can reach you, especially by calling you. Just send me an email. That would be great .
Betty: I have a very old phone, so I can’t really do much with it. However, it's also kind of nice because it makes me be more of a face to face person, instead of always being on my phone. So that's good.
Ms Li: I have one of the simplest mobile phones, which I actually really like because I’m not really tempted(受引诱的) to be on it all the time. So compared with texting people, talking with people around gives me more pleasure.
1.What does Lingling do when she gets lost?
A.She calls for a taxi at once. B.She uses Google Maps on the phone.
C.She asks the police for help. D.She makes a phone call to her family.
2.For Daming, what would it be the best?
A.To have a private world B.To keep in touch with friends
C.To receive emails in time D.To use the Internet everywhere
3.The underlined word “it” refers to________.
A.The Internet B.The old phone.
C.The simplest phone D.Google Maps
4.What do Betty and Ms Li prefer to do?
A.Turn off their phones sometimes. B.Talk with people face to face
C.Stay on their phones all the time D.Change their phones for better ones
5.What are the four people are mainly talking about?
A.Why they need their mobile phones
B.Whether to say goodbye to mobile phones
C.How to surf the Internet on their mobile phones
D.What they like and dislike about their mobile phones
A lot of people are crazy doing shopping through the Internet now. Why is it so popular? There are many reasons. First, more and more people have their own computers. It’s possible for many of them to shop through the Internet. Second, people can spend less money buying things that they like. Third, people can buy things at home instead of going to the shop. It can save them much time. Because of these good facts, many people can’t refuse it.
On the other hand, some people don't like this kind of way to do shopping. They can only see the pictures on the computer. They can’t know the products well. People can’t enjoy the pleasure of shopping in the large supermarkets or the wonderful shopping centers.
Do you like shopping through the Internet? What do you think of it?
1.Many people are crazy doing shopping through the Internet
A.Right B.Wrong
2.Few people have their own computers these days.
A.Right B.Wrong
3.People can spend less money buying things that they like through the Internet.
A.Right B.Wrong
4.It will take people more time to buy things through the Internet.
A.Right B.Wrong
5.Some people don't like shopping through the Internet.
A.Right B.Wrong
My best friend, Connie, is two years older than me. We spend a lot of time together.
Connie has long dark brown hair and her eyes are big and round. People say she is________ and looks like a doll. When we go out, people often________that I am older than her because she is shorter and slimmer(苗条的).
Connie is positive(乐观的) even when thing goes _________. Last week she got her examination_________it was not very good. I thought she was going to be________.Instead ,she simply decided to do better the next time. Then, every day after class,________teachers are free in their offices, she will ask them for help.
Connie gets on well with others. Everyone in my family ________her, even my younger brother. When you hear her laugh, you will naturally(自然地)laugh________.When I feel unhappy, I will talk to Connie and she will make me feel________.
I think my________with Connie is very valuable, and I hope we will always be best friend.
1.A.beautiful B.crazy C.lazy
2.A.hope B.think C.suggest
3.A.wrong B.welcome C.important
4.A.lessons B.result C.symbol
5.A.stupid B.interested C.sad
6.A.although B.if C.before
7.A.likes B.sees C.wakes
8.A.suddenly B.early C.together
9.A.angrier B.better C.busier
10.A.purpose B.opinion C.friendship
