In the state of Qin, there was a man called Shang Yang(商鞅). He was a statesman (政治家) and worked out many reforms(改革) for the state, like paying more attention to farming and giving rewards(报酬) to soldiers who were successful when at war.
But these reforms were not easily carried out(执行)at first. Most people didn’t trust Shang Yang. In order to solve this problem, Shang Yang came up with an idea. He put a thin wooden pole(杆) at the south gate of the Qin capital. Many people came to see him and the pole.
Then, in front of the crowd, Shang Yang said loudly, “The man who takes this pole to the north gate will get 10 gold pieces.” It was a simple job and the reward was so large. However, some time passed and no one stepped forward. They all thought Shang Yang was making a joke. Hearing no answer. Shang Yang stepped forward and said, “The reward now goes to 50 gold pieces.” This reward was unbelievably large. Finally, a man from the crowd came forward. He put the pole on his shoulders and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang Yang gave the man 50 gold pieces.
After that, the people of Qin were all talking about what Shang Yang did about the pole. They believed he was a man of his word. So when Shang Yang began carrying out his reforms, the people followed him.
Under these great reforms, Qin grew stronger and stronger. At last, Qin made all the seven states into one empire in China.
To be honest is very important for everyone. It will help people believe what they say and respect(尊敬)them.
1.Who was Shang Yang from the story?
A.He was a statesman. B.He was a king
C.He was an emperor. D.He was a soldier.
2.Shang Yang gave 50 gold pieces to the person because__________.
A.he needed the pole to be at the north gate.
B.he wanted to teach people a valuable lesson.
C.he was going to introduce his reforms at the north gate.
D.he wanted people to know he could keep his promises.
3.Why did Shang Yang’s reward increase at last?
A.Because people wanted him to increase it.
B.Because there wasn't enough time.
C.Because Shang Yang heard no answer.
D.Because Shang Yang was happy.
4.What happened in the history of China after these great reforms?
A.Shang Yang became the first emperor.
B.The first empire of China appeared.
C.The south gate fell down.
D.The state of Qin became weaker and weaker.
If you need to call your parents but your phone is not with you, can you remember their numbers. To remember 11 numbers is not difficult. However, because of the smart phone(智能手机), many of us are losing this ability, Record Japan reported. What’s more, smart phones make our skills at giving directions weak, as well as killing face-to-face communications. Even when friends are having a meal together, it’s common for most to check their phones.
According to a report by Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, an American company, Chinese people spend average(平均数)170 minutes on their smart phones daily.
For students, an addiction to smart phones does no good for studying. Research in Japan showed children who spend more than four hours a day on their phones do much worse in school tests than those who play with their phones for 30 minutes.
It’s true that the smart phone has made our lives easier. But many also think they spend too much time on it, and this is bad for their study or work. People are trying to change that.
A new app(应用程序) called Forest was introduced this month. It lets users plant a seed that grows into a tree over the next 30 minutes. During the half hour, users cannot use their phones, or the tree will die.
A restaurant in Los Angeles, US, gives people a 5% discount(折扣) if they don’t check their phones during a meal. Owner Mark Gold said that he hopes it gives people a way to enjoy their meal and really talk with friends and family.
1.What abilities and skills are we losing or becoming weak because of the smart phone?
A.Checking phone numbers.
B.Having meals together with friends.
C.Having communications with classmates.
D.Remembering phone numbers and giving directions.
2.Which statement (陈述) about the research in Japan is incorrect?
A.Smart phones make students’ lives and study easier.
B.Chinese people spend nearly three hours on smart phones daily.
C.Spending too much time on smart phones is bad for their studies.
D.Students who use smart phones for over two hours daily do better in tests.
3.The underlined word “addiction” probably means _______ in Chinese.
A.沉溺 B.研究 C.购买 D.向往
4.What is the best title of the article?
A.The Advantages of Smart Phones.
B.The Disadvantages of Smart Phones.
C.The Quality of People Using Smart Phones.
D.The Changes of Smart Phones.
| Fay School Founded in 1866 and located twenty-five miles from Boston. Fay is a boarding school(寄宿学校) for students in grades 8-12. The boarding program serves one hundred and twenty students from all over the United States and twenty foreign students, forming a truly multicultural school community. Phone: 508-485-0100 www.fayschool.org |
| Groton School A boarding school located in Groton, Massachusetts. There are about 370 boys and girls, forming the eighth through twelfth grades. A member of the Independent School League and one of the world’s top high schools for preparing students to enter famous American universities. There are many famous graduates(毕业生) like president Franklin D. Roosevelt. Phone: 978-448-3363 www.groton.org |
| Belmont Hill School An independent boys’ school located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school includes 440 students in grades 7-12. Members of the Class of 2015 were accepted at 42 colleges and universities. Belmont Hill is also a founding member of the International Boys Schools Coalition. Phone: 617-484-4410 www.belmonthill.org |
| The Noble and Greenough School A boarding school for students in grades seven through twelve. Located near Boston, Massachusetts. Now there are 603 students. After graduation, all members of the senior class go on to allowed four-year colleges and universities. In 2015, it was given the honor of the 18th best prep school(预科学校) in America by Forbes. Phone: 781-326-3700 www.nobles.edu. |
1._________has the most students among the above four schools now.
A.Fay School B.The Noble and Greenough School
C.Groton School D.Belmont Hill School
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the massages?
A.Fay School was set up in 1966.
B.Groton School is the 18th best prep school in America.
C.There are only boy students in Belmont Hill School.
D.The Noble and Greenough School is a member of the Independent School League.
3.What is the passage mainly talking about?
A.It’s about education. B.It’s about travel.
C.It’s about culture. D.It’s about sports.
4.Where can we probably find these massages
A.In a science book B.In an advertisement(广告)
C.In a movie post D.In a travel guide book
Do you learn from your mistakes? I hope so. But have you ever made the same mistake twice? I have. Sometimes I make the same mistake three or four times!
Sometimes, good things happen because of mistakes. Once I got on the wrong train. That was a big mistake. But on that train, I saw a good friend. I was so happy I made that mistake.
Another time I ruined(毁坏)a surprise. My mother planned a surprise party for my father. She told me it was a secret. But I was just a little boy and I couldn’t keep the secret. I told my father about the party. At first, my mother was mad at me. But then my father said he was happy he knew about it. He said he didn’t like surprises.
When a good thing comes out of a mistake, that’s a happy accident!
1.Who did the boy see on the train?
A.His friend. B.His father. C.His mother. D.His teacher.
2.His mother asked him to_________.
A.plan a surprise party B.tell his father about the party
C.keep a secret about the party D.invite his friends to the party
3.What does the boy think of mistakes?
A.A mistake is not welcome. B.A mistake is a terrible thing.
C.All mistakes mean happy accidents. D.Sometimes a mistake can be a good.
My parents always told me that I couldn’t dance because it was a girl’s sport. But I never_______my dream of becoming a dancing star. I practiced secretly learning from books, movies, and shows. However, without my parents’_______that dream seemed impossible to achieve. One summer, my parents were very busy. My little sister Amy was going to dance lessons. I _______ asked my parents to allow me to take her to the lessons. _______good chance to learn dancing!
One day Amy asked me to dance with her in the school dancing competition, because_______of the boys in her class would like to do that. They thought she was slow. “You can be a good dancer!” I _______her. “Let’s show those people that they are wrong.” In the following months, we practiced every evening, still hiding from our parents.
Finally came the big day I became_______when I saw my parents watching the competition. But as the music began, I took a deep breath and tried to put my heart into the dance. We moved perfectly, shining with pride. From the_______of the crowd, I was sure we had done a good job.
When we got off the stage, my father came towards me. He put his hand on my shoulder. “Well done, Son. I have to say you are talented_______dancing, go for it and make us proud.”
Everyone doesn’t achieve his dream__________he goes through lots of difficulties. I know that the road ahead won’t be easy, but I will not be afraid any more.
1.A.took up B.gave up C.called up D.turned up
2.A.support B.wish C.order D.service
3.A.quickly B.sadly C.exactly D.completely
4.A.What B.What a C.How D.How a
5.A.some B.all C.none D.both
6.A.accepted B.expected C.encouraged D.influenced
7.A.shy B.nervous C.relaxed D.bored
8.A.talking B.singing C.dancing D.cheering
9.A.at B.along C.with D.in
10.A.if B.whether C.until D.after
—Could you please tell me _________?
—Last month.
A.how long Jack has been away from Shanxi
B.when Jack left Shanxi
C.how long Jack stayed in Shanxi
D.when Jack would come back to Shanxi
