Ladies and Gentlemen. thank you very much for coming to this concert. I hope you have enjoyed the entertainment . As you may know, all the performers have donated their time to help us.
The purpose（目的） of this concert is to raise money for children in Africa. Every day hundreds of children in Africa die because they have diseases or have not had enough to eat.
There are two main reasons. First, there is no work for the children's parents, so they have no money to buy food or medicine. Second, the governments in many African countries do not have the money to take care of the poor.
Most African countries are poor. The land is not good for growing food and the weather is also bad for farming. There are many organizations trying to help these poor people. The organization we are trying to help, The Feed Africa Fund, spends millions of dollars dinner every year on food for poor people in Africa. This money comes from people like you- kind, generous people who do not want to see children die of hunger.
All the money you give this evening will go to The Feed Africa Fund. Just one dollar can buy enough rice or corn to feed a family of four for three days. Think about it: only one dollar can feed four people for three days.
How much do you spend on food every day? Ten dollars? Twenty dollars? I am sure you can spend a little less on your own food so that you have a few dollars for The Feed Africa Fund.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we will now take a collection. Please be generous.
1.What did the people probably see before this speech?
A.Some performers B Animals doing tricks
2.What will the money be raised for?
A.Children without parents. B.Children without food.
C.Countries without money. D.Countries with bad water.
3.If a person gave five dollars, how long could the money feed four people?
A.Three days. B.One week.
C.Half a month. D.One month.
4.How would you describe "generous"people?
A.People who get sick often
B.People who give money easily.
C.People who are thin with hunger.
D.People who work hard.
5.Why are most African countries so poor?
A.Because the weather is bad for farming.
B.Because the land is not good for growing.
C.Because the governments have no money.
D.Both A and B.
Do you obey the rules in your school? What do you think of your school rules? Are you allowed to dye hair? A lot of school rules are similar around the world, but some are different. Many students may enjoy more freedom（自由）in some countries. But freedom doesn’t mean “no rules”. Every school has their own rules. There are some rules in some Asian schools: The students are not allowed to dye their hair and are supposed to keep the hair black. They are not allowed to wear earrings, either. Almost all schools used to require students to wear uniforms but now half of the schools require uniforms. The students feel happy to wear all kinds of clothes. The students must get to school on time. If they are late, they can’t get into the school gate because the school gate is closed. In some countries, students are not allowed to have part-time jobs because they may not concentrate on their studies.
American schools have their own rules. For example, in Morton High School, students are not allowed to choose their own clothes. They must get to school or leave school on time. Food or drinks or snacks shouldn’t be taken into the classroom. They must wear sports shoes in gym class. They are supposed to keep quiet in the school bus. In America, the students can have part-time jobs in their free time.
1.If you are a student in some Asian countries, ________ .
A.you can wear earrings B.you must wear sports shoes in gym class
C.you may be allowed to wear your own clothes D.you are allowed to have part-time jobs
2.What does the underlined word “require” mean?
A.禁止 B.要求, 命令 C.批准, 允许 D.奖励
3.Which is the same rule in some Asian countries and in Morton High School?
A.The students can have part-time jobs in their free time.
B.The students are allowed to wear their own clothes.
C.The students must get to school on time.
D.The students should keep the hair black.
4.We can infer(推断)from the passage that ________ .
A.the students must wear uniforms in Morton High School
B.the students can’t dye their hair
C.the students often make noises in the school bus
D.the students can’t make money in the free time
5.Which sentence is RIGHT about the article?
A.The students can eat things in class in America.
B.Different countries have different school rules.
C.The school gate is open when the classes begin.
D.The students can’t get freedom if there are rules in school.
Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies act shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful(小心提防的) than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic.
Family size might lead people to be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.
You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the differences? One scientist says the Japanese and many Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame(责备) themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy.
For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation. And don’t forget, if you are shy, you are not the only one.
1.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?
A.Scientists think if you are shy, you are alone.
B.Scientists want to know why there are so many shy people.
C.Scientists find many shy people have interesting ideas.
D.Scientists are trying to understand each other better.
2.What does the word “genetic” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean in Chinese?
A.怪异的 B.无尽的 C.遗传的 D.古老的
3.From Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3, we can know that________ .
A.it’s possible to be born shy
B.20% of babies are not as watchful as other babies
C.shy children are from big families
D.family size mainly leads people to be shy
4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A.More than 50 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives.
B.Scientists studied and found place of birth can not lead people to be shy.
C.Israelis strongly support freedom of opinion and risk taking.
D.It can be difficult for shy people to make friends and even get a good job.
5.Which would be the best title of the passage?
A.Only shy people can succeed B.The Japanese are less shy
C.Everyone is born shy D.Why are we shy?
完形填空
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
A beautiful smile
When I was thirteen years old, a girl gave me an important gift. It was a smile.
It was the early autumn of my_________year at a new school. It’s also the first year of middle school. No one knew me. I was very_______, and afraid to make friends with anyone.
Every time I_________the other students talking and laughing, I felt even more lonely. I could not talk to anyone about my problem, and I didn’t want my parents to worry about me.
One day, my classmates were_________with their friends, but I sat in silence(沉默) and felt so down that everything didn’t sound real. At that moment, a girl entered the classroom. I did not know who she was. She passed me and then turned back. She looked at me and, without a word, _______.
Suddenly, I felt the_______of something bright and friendly. It made me feel happy, lively and warm. It was like a hidden treasure(宝藏).
That smile_________my life. I started to talk with other students. Day by day, I learnt to trust people, and they included me in their circle of friends. The_______with the bright smile has become my best friend now, and we stick together like glue. I can talk to her about my study, feelings and hobbies, pretty much everything. I am so lucky that I met such a nice girl.
One day, I asked her_________she smiled at me that day. She said she could not remember!
Now I believe that the world is like a____________. It is just what you think it is. If you think you are lonely, you might always be alone. But if you smile at it, it will always smile back!
1.A.first B.second C.third D.last
2.A.happy B.lonely C.friendly D.excited
3.A.looked B.felt C.heard D.missed
4.A.eating B.talking C.drawing D.dancing
5.A.left B.laughed C.played D.smiled
6.A.touch B.surprise C.talk D.experience
7.A.broke B.found C.hit D.changed
8.A.teacher B.volunteer C.girl D.boy
9.A.why B.when C.how D.what
10.A.lesson B.friend C.game D.mirror
— Excuse me. Where's the meeting room?
—_________. I will show you there.
A.This way, please B.That's right
C.I can manage D.In your dreams
—Such beautiful flowers! I can’t decide _____ for my mom.
—For Mother’s Day, it can’t be better to take some carnations（康乃馨).
A. when to choose B. which to choose
C. how to choose D. where to choose
