Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we will feel lonely if we never have a friend.
No two people are just the same. Sometimes friends don’t get along well. That doesn’t mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will make up and go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we call them and write to them. It could be that we would even see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.
Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men or women who have been friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.
There’s more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than people who don’t. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. If someone cares about you, you will feel good.
1.The first paragraph tells us .
A. what the feeling of having no friends is
B. we always need friends around us
C. making friends is a need in people’s life
D. we need to be alone in our life
2.Which of the following places people name after their friendly people is NOT mentioned (提到) in the passage?
A. A town. B. A room.
C. A school. D. A library.
3.Why do people who have friends live longer?
A. They know more about friendship.
B. They feel happier and healthier.
C. They take less care of themselves.
D. They care more about their friends.
King’s College Winter School is an annual(每年的) training program for all the high school students who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s winter school will be from November 1 to December 15. More information is as follows:
Application(申请) date Students in New York should send their applications before October, 18, 2014. Students of other cities should send their applications before October 16, 2014. Foreign students should send their applications before October 10, 2014. | Courses English Language Spoken English:22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture:16 hours
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Steps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation(推荐)
★ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost Daily lesson:＄200 Sports and activities: ＄100 Travels: ＄200 Hotel service: ＄400 ★ You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King`s Street New York, NY 10016, USA Email: KC-Winter-School@yahoo.com | |
1.You can most probably read the text in _____________.
A. a newspaper B. a travel guide
C. a textbook D. a telephone book
2.Which of the following is TRUE about King’s College Winter School?
A. Only top students can take part in the program.
B. King’s College Winter School is not organized every year.
C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
D. Only the teachers of King’s College give courses.
3.If you are to live in your friend’s home in New York, you will have to pay the school_________.
A.＄200 B.＄400 C.＄500 D.＄900
4.What information can you get from the text?
A. The program will last 2 months
B. You can write to Thompson only in English.
C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on October 14, 2014.
D. You can get in touch with the school by telephone or by e-mail.
Students who say they never or hardly ever used dictionaries may speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes.
The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every new word do not read fast. Therefore they do not have time to read much. Those who use small two-language dictionaries have the worst problems. Their dictionaries often give only one or two words as translations of English. But one English word often has many translations in a foreign language and one foreign word has many translations in English.
The most successful students are those who use large college edition dictionaries with about 100,000 words but do not use them too often. When they are reading, these students first try to get the general idea and understand new words from the context (上下文). Then they reread and use the dictionary to look up only key words that they still do not understand. They use dictionaries more for writing. If they are not sure how to spell a word, they always use a dictionary. Also, if they think a noun might have an unusual plural form, they check this in a dictionary.
1.The writer thinks that .
A. choose a good dictionary, and you’ll be successful in learning English
B. dictionaries are not necessary to the students who learn English
C. it is very important for students to use good dictionaries in a right way
D. using dictionaries very often can’t help to improve writing
2.Which is NOT talked about in this passage?
A. How to make good use of a dictionary.
B. When to use a dictionary.
C. How to improve spoken English.
D. How to practice reading fast.
3.When does the writer advise students to use a good dictionary?
A. At the beginning of the reading
B. At the end of the reading
C. During the first reading
D. After the first reading
4.This passage mainly tells us .
A. that students shouldn’t use small two-language dictionaries
B. what the shortcomings of small two-language dictionaries are
C. why students should use large college edition dictionaries
D. what dictionary students should choose and how to use it
A boy selling magazines walked up to a house that very few people visited. The house was old and the owner came out. The boy’s parents told him to stay away from the house. A lot of other neighbourhood children were told the same from their parents.
As he was to walk away, the door slowly opened. "What do you want?" the old man asked. The little boy was very afraid at first. “Uh, sir, I'm selling these magazines and I was wondering if you'd like to buy .” The old man just stared at the boy. The boy could see that he had figurines（小雕像）on a table near the door．"Do you collect dogs?" the boy asked. "Yes, I do．They're my families here." The boy then the man, as it seemed that he was a very lonely person. "Well, I do have a magazine here for collectors. It's very good for , especially with a cover about dogs.” The old man was ready to close the door and said, “No, boy, I don’t need any .”
The boy was sad that he was not going to finish his job for the day. He also felt sad the old man being so alone in the big house. The boy went home and then had a/an . He had a little dog figurine that he got from his aunt. The figurine did not mean to him because he had a lovely dog and a large family. The boy back for the old man's house with the figurine. He knocked at the door again and the old man came to the door. “Boy, I thought I had told you I didn’t need magazines.”
“No, sir, I wanted to bring you a gift.” The boy handed him the figurine and the old man's face . "I have one at home. This one is for you.” The old man was simply ; no one had ever shown him so much . From that day on the old man started coming out of the house and talking with people. He and the boy became friends.
1.A. always B. usually C. hardly D. frequently
2.A. quick B. ready C. straight D. last
3.A. one B. ones C. it D. them
4.A. magazine B. house C. boy D. dog
5.A. was sorry for B. was grateful to C. was satisfied with D. was proud of
6.A. me B. you C. him D. them
7.A. magazines B. friends C. dogs D. figurines
8.A. in B. towards C. for D. with
9.A. expression B. journey C. word D. idea
10.A. more B. much C. many D. less
11.A. walked B. ran C. hurried D. headed
12.A. and B. so C. but D. as
13.A. lit up B. gave up C. pack up D. came up
14.A. shocked B. troubled C. frightened D. worried
15.A. thanks B. money C. kindness D. help
----Did you see the film ______ was shown last night?
--- Yeah, it was really wonderful.
A. who B. what
C. which D. it
Do you think shopping online will ________take the place of shopping in stores ?
A. sincerely B. frequently
C. fluently D. finally
