Henry was going through a very hard time. His wife passed away one moth ago. He thought his life became pointless（无意义的）. Henry sat sadly in his house and did nothing.
One day, Henry' neighbor, Lisa, saw him from her yard. She hadn't seen him outside for several days! She wanted to help Henry. Then she had an idea.
Lisa said to Henry, "Hello, Henry! Just look at this fence（篱笆） between our houses. It is falling apart. You are a strong man. Can you help me fix this fence?"
After hearing Lisa's words, Henry was a little angry. He didn't want to help her. He thought he was the one who needed help. He thought Lisa was kind of rude. However, he agreed to help Lisa because Lisa was too old to fix the fence herself.
Henry spent a few days fixing the fence. When he finished, Lisa thanked him, Henry gave her a smile. It was his first time to smile after his wife passed away.
"What a wonderful job! Could you please paint it for me?" Lisa said to him.
Henry thought for a while and agreed. Then he began to paint the fence in the hot sun. As their neighbors passed by and saw Henry, they all praised Henry for what he did. Henry felt happy and proud. He felt like his life was not pointless any more.
Henry finally understood Lisa's purpose. She wanted Henry to know that staying busy could help him forget his sorrow（悲伤）. Henry thanked Lisa a lot.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1.When asked to fix the fence by Lisa, Henry_______.
A.felt a bit angry B.refused her request
C.agreed to do it happily D.said nothing and went away
2.How did Lisa help Henry to forget his sadness?
A.She encouraged him to make friends with other neighbors.
B.She forced him to get to know more neighbors.
C.She advised him to find a part-time job in his free time.
D.She asked him to do some things to make him busy.
3.Which of the following shows how Henry's feelings changed over time?
A.happy 一→upset 一→thankful →wonderful B.sad- angry→happy→thankful
C.sad→wonderful→thankful一+ proud D.happy→thankful 一bored - + sad
4.What can we learn from the story?
A.Asking others for help isn't rude. B.We should help others at any time.
C.Staying busy can help us forget our sadness. D.It is hard to make friends with neighbors.
5.Which of the following can best describe Lisa according to the passage?
A.Clever and helpful. B.Silly and lazy.
C.Patient and hard-working. D.Rude and lazy.
OPENING HOURS
High Season( April to September): 9:00 - 18 :00 every day
Low Season( October to March): 9:00 - 17 :00 every day
TICKET PRICES
◆Line A (....:.→ )$ 20 each person
◆Line B(---→): $ 18 each person
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
◆Buses for both lines leave every hour from Central Station.
◆Line A takes one hour. Line B takes 50 minutes.
◆If you are taking your pet with you, please buy a seat for it at half price.
◆Save 10% if you buy tickets on the Internet.
◆Save 10% if you buy tickets for both lines.
◆Go to www.citysightbus. org for more information.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1.If you want to go to City Square from Central Station, you will go past___stations.
A.two B.three C.four D.five
2.You can take the City Sight Bus at 17:30_______.
A.in October B.in December C.in January D.in May
3.Mr. Brown and his wife want to take their pet dog to Queen Marguerite's Park. How much do they have to pay for the City Sight Bus?
A.$ 18. B.$ 36. C.$ 45. D.$ 54.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Line A takes less time than Line B.
B.You can take both lines to Starlight Garden.
C.Buses for both lines leave from Lovers’Bridge.
D.You can pay 10% less if you buy tickets for both lines.
5.You may read the passage________.
A.in a city guidebook B.in a science magazine
C.in a news report D.in a shopping poster
假如你是学生王俊, 在家是独生子女, 国家开放二胎政策后, 你的父母想再生一个孩子, 征求你的意见, 恰好你的美国笔友Peter来信询问我国的二胎政策, 你给他回一封信, 内容要点如下:1.简单解释国家二胎政策；2.得知父母打算生二胎后你的想法；3.征求Peter的看法。
注意:1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯；3.开头语已给出, 不计入总字数。
Dear Peter,
I have received your letter and I’m glad to explain to you the two-child policy in China.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Wang Jun
请阅读下面短文, 在短文后表格中的空白处填上适当的単词(注意:每空1个单词)。
Creating a study plan
Studying is important to students. But it is always difficult to find enough time to study every subject you need. So a good plan helps you to make sure of your success in study.
Then, how to make a study plan? Well, you can begin with listing all the subjects you need to study and make sure what you need to do for each subject. Next, you should decide how much time you should spend on different subjects. Now, it is a good idea to study at the same time every day. In this way, you actually have a plan you can remember easily. While arranging ( 安排) time for each subject, you also need to make sure that you still have time for family, friends and rest. This is because you won't be able to succeed in your studies unless you balance Your personal life and your study.
Once the plan is made, the next thing you need to do is to follow it. One of the biggest challenges in following your study plan is that you will be tempted ( 诱惑) to avoid it and do something relaxing, or fun instead. Luckily, you can fight this temptation by taking breaks. But be sure not to take extra breaks or too long breaks as it can affect your plan. So at the start of your break, set an alarm clock to remind you when your break is over. Also, you need to use your break wisely. For example, go for a short walk, eat a small snack, or listen to some music.
To avoid forgetting to follow your plan, try to get into the habit of looking at your calendar every day. Sometimes our plans are herd to follow because some important people in our lives distract ( 使分心) us from our goals. In order to avoid this, tell people in your life about your plan. Put up a copy of your study guide at home so you and your family can see it, and email a copy to your friends so they know when you have spare time.
Creating a study plan | |
The 1. of a study plan | A good study plan is helpful in achieving your success in study. |
Make a study plan | Make a 2. of all the subjects you need to study. Decide on the time you will spend on each subject. Study at the same time every day, or you will3. your plan. Arrange time for other activities in order to balance your personal life and your study. |
4. the study plan | Fight temptation by taking breaks; Set an alarm to remind yourself; Use your break in a wise way. Make use of your calendar: Put up your plan where it can be 5.easily. Let your friends know when you are free. |
B.根据首字母提示写出单词，注意格、性、数、级的变化；每空一词，在答题纸上写出完整的单词。
A serious bushfire happened in South Australia in J1., 2015. Dozens of houses were burnt down in the fire. More than 500 firemen were on the job fighting the fire. It was the w2. fire in the area since 1983. The firemen were doing their best to prevent the fire from spreading further because the weather was hot, dry and w3.. A number of towns were still at risk and some roads into the fire area remained c4., ---- cars and trucks were not allowed to enter. The bad news was that the weather c5. were expected to become worse for the firemen on Wednesday.
I grew up in New Hampshire, a small town in South Canada, where in my father’s words for the seasons were “Spring, Summer, Fairtime and Winter!” At that time, a week-long fair was held in the town every autumn. Thousands of people from other towns came to sell and buy things. It was the busiest time of the year.
When “Fairtime” came, my grandma became the most “useful” and busiest person of the family. Grandma was a kind, well-educated old lady. She was good at cooking. All her relatives liked the food she cooked. During “Fairtime”, they would come to live in her house and have meals there. Grandma was always happy to look after them.
Year after year, many people moved to big cities. There was no longer “Fairtime”. Grandma became very old and was gradually(逐渐地) going blind. My parents and I moved to live with Grandma in her house. We did our best to make her day-to-day life as comfortable as possible. I was at high school then. What I often did at home was to help Grandma with the daily newspaper’s crossword puzzle.（填字游戏） However, she didn’t look happy. She often sat in her room for hours, without saying a word.
To attract people to move back, the Town Hall decided to reopen the fair. One day, when I came back from school, I saw Grandma wearing her glasses, washing the dishes in the kitchen. With a big smile on her face, she looked a lot much younger. She told me that her two nieces（侄女）would come. “They said the food I cooked was very delicious and they want to stay in my house again,” Grandma said happily. “They will stay here for one week and we can have a big party. That must be the busiest week I’ve had in years!”
I suddenly realized that Grandma didn’t want to be looked after. She wanted to be “useful”,appreciatedand helpful.
1.What was mentioned to make Grandma happy in the passage?
A.My parents moved to live with her.
B.The writer did the crossword puzzle with her.
C.Her two nieces would come.
D.We tried to make her live comfortably.
2.Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Grandma preferred looking after others to being looked after.
B.The fair usually lasts for about a week.
C.Grandma was kind and educated very well.
D.Grandma liked to stay in the room for hours without saying a word.
3.What does the underlined word“appreciated”mean?
A.领会 B.欣赏 C.鉴别 D.（使）增值
4.What’s the best title for the passage?
A.Fairtime B.My “Old” Grandma
C.A Small Town D.Grandma’s Family
