People __1._ (live) in different countries made different kinds of words. Today there are about fifteen hundred _2.___ in the world. Each contains many thousands of words. A very large dictionary, for example, contains four _3.___ five hundred thousand words. But we do not need _4.__these. To read short stories you need to know only about two thousand words. _5._ you leave school, you will learn only one thousand or more.
The words you know are called your vocabulary. You should try to make your vocabulary 6._ (big). Read as many books as we can. There are a lot of books _7.__ (write) in easy English. You will enjoy them. When you come across _8.__ new word, look it _9.___ in your dictionary. Your dictionary is your _10._ (much) useful book.
Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they _ after having dinner together. They discussed the __ they gave their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, “I had a _ house built for Mama.” The second said, “I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer（经销商）send a _ to her.” The third said, “I built a beautiful _ for Mama.” The fourth said, “You know _ Mama loved reading poems and you know she can’t read anymore because she can’t _ very well. I met a _ who had a parrot（鹦鹉）that can recite many poems. It took him 12 years to _ it to speak and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years, _ it is worth it.” On hearing that, the other brothers were_ by his good thought.
After the holidays their mother _ her thank-you notes, which read: “Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to _ the whole house. It’s a tiring job. Thanks anyway.”
“Marvin, I am too old to _ . I stay home and have my foods delivered, so I’ll _ use the car. The_ was good, although not practical. Thanks.”
“Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to_ plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I’ve almost _ my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I won’t use it. Thank you all the same.”
“Dearest Melvin, you were the_ son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so _ . I liked it very much. Thank you.”
1.A. fought B. talked C. studied D. slept
2.A. gifts B. chances C. wishes D. challenges
3.A. warm B. big C. safe D. lonely
4.A. book B. bike C. car D. bag
5.A. station B. museum C. library D. theater
6.A. what B. how C. why D. when
7.A. listen B. feel C. see D. walk
8.A. nurse B. writer C. businessman D. lawyer
9.A. protect B. beat C. raise D. teach
10.A. but B. so C. unless D. although
11.A. treated B. impressed C. threatened D. hurt
12.A. sent out B. put up C. took out D. picked up
13.A. sell B. borrow C. clean D. visit
14.A. learn B. work C. exercise D. travel
15.A. never B. often C. regularly D. sometimes
16.A. future B. hobby C. idea D. program
17.A. create B. enjoy C. bring D. record
18.A. lost B. admired C. remained D. discovered
19.A. same B. last C. next D. only
20.A. strange B. unpleasant C. bitter D. delicious
In China, more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. More students sleep less than nine hours every night, because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers, and some by their parents. Also, some students don’t know how to save time. They are not careful enough while they do their homework, so it takes them a lot of time. Some students spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games. They stay up very late. Some students have to get up early every morning on weekdays to get to school on time by bus or by bike. It can be a long way from home to school. It will probably make them sleepy during school hours.
Schools and parents should cut down some of the homework so that our children can enjoy more than nine hours of sleep every night for their health. For children, they should make the most use of their time. When they have enough time for sleeping, they will find it much better for both their study and health.
1.What makes most students sleep less than nine hours every night?
A. Watching TV. B. Playing computer games.
C. Doing homework D. Doing housework.
2.According to the article, who else gives children some homework to do except their teachers?
A. Their parents B. Other students.
C. The children themselves. D. Nobody else.
3.How many hours of sleep is good for students’ health?
A. Less than 9 hours. B. Over 9 hours.
C. Only 9 hours. D. 8 hours.
4.What is most likely to happen to a student who often goes to bed late and gets up early?
A. He would fall asleep in class.
B. He would do well in study.
C. He would finish his homework fast.
D. He would have good heath.
5.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Some students are so careless that they spend much time on the homework.
B. All the students stay up late for their homework.
C. Children should be given less homework.
D. School and parents should take care of children’s health.
While most teachers enjoy the summer break from work, other teachers try to find part-time work during that time. If you’re one of those teachers who are finding part-time work during the summer, writing for children might be the right job you’re looking for.
During the school year, you’re very familiar with children in your classroom. That means you know what children think about, how they talk and how they act. If you read stories and books for children with your students during the school year, you also know the kinds of story that children are fond of.
As a teacher, you can go to the school library and find out what kinds of books students are most interested in. Also, what kinds of books seem to be in short supply? Use this information to create stories and novels.
If you continue writing for children during the school year, you won’t have enough time to write as much while you’re teaching, but you can probably manage to work on at least one short story for children each month. Even if you don’t finish these pieces during the school year, when school ends for the summer you will have lots of writing projects to finish and hand in to editors (编辑).
Recently, many teachers have turned to writing for children as a part-time job. If you enjoy writing as much as you enjoy teaching, then writing for children might be the second job for you, too.
1.Who is the passage probably written for?
A. Students. B. Teachers.
C. Workers. D. Schools.
2.According to the passage, the school library can help teachers ______.
A. write more stories
B. borrow more books
C. learn about students’ interests
D. improve their teaching skills
3.We can learn from the passage that story-writing teachers ______.
A. should read their stories to the students
B. should borrow books from the school library
C. think writing stories is a difficult part-time job
D. think teaching can provide them with ideas for stories
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. A way of finding a part-time job.
B. An interesting story of a writer.
C. Writing methods for teachers.
D. The reasons for becoming story-writing teachers.
5.Which kind of teachers can be story-writing teachers?
A. Teachers who prefer writing to teaching.
B. Teachers who like either writing or teaching.
C. Teachers who often have talks with students.
D. Teachers who love both teaching and writing.
Every year in late spring at Wild Friends, the wildlife health center, workers receive baby animals, including songbirds and rabbits. This is the busiest time when workers care for and raise all the little ones before sending them back into the wild.
There are many reasons for these little animals’ coming to the center. First of all, street cats or dogs catch, injure or take away little birds from their nests. Sometimes people catch baby animals and keep them at home, giving them food that they are not used to. It would make them sick. Most people don’t realize that it’s against law to get live animals out of their nests.
As for songbirds, people often find them on the ground in their yards, thinking they have no other choice but to leave them on the ground to die. This is because many people wrongly believe that once a bird is touched by a person, its mother will not accept this child bird. But that’s not true.
If a little bird falls out of the nest, you should check whether it is injured. If not, you should put the bird back in the nest. If the bird is injured, call your local wildlife center quickly.
As for the progress of protecting wild animals, people at Wild Friends devote all their energy to this work. Over the last weeks, they have been able to send many of the birds and rabbits that came here earlier this spring back to nature.
1.Which is the busiest season for workers at Wild Friends?
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.
2.The underlined word “nests” in Paragraph 2 probably means “______”.
A. the food that birds eat
B. the skills that birds learn
C. the places where birds live
D. the steps that cares for the birds
3.Which of the following will probably injure young birds?
A. Giving them food they don’t like.
B. Letting them play with children.
C. Leaving them on the ground.
D. Bringing them to the center.
4.If a young healthy bird is lying on the ground, you should ______.
A. wait for its mother
B. help it go back home
C. touch it with your hands
D. call workers at Wild Friends
Here are some interesting places in America:
Lake Placid
Lake Placid in New York State has everything you want: great downhill skiing (滑雪), great golf courses, and ponds for swimming. It is also a beautiful village with shops, restaurants, and hotels.
It is well-known as the place of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. While many travelers visit here for outdoor activities, others come to this beautiful town simply to get away from cities and enjoy the clean mountain air. Whether you come to Lake Placid for adventure or rest, you’ll surely enjoy your stay here.
Old Forge
Located (坐落于) in New York State, Old Forge is a deeply-wooded town with many rivers and lakes. It is a place where many people come to spend their summers. Biking, boating, and skiing are all popular sports in Old Forge. And on rainy days, the town’s small shops become the best places for people to look for special local gifts. If you are looking for a quiet place to keep away from trouble, Old Forge is a good choice.
Leavenworth
This comfortable mountain village is just a few hours’ drive to the east of Seattle. Many people from Seattle and from the rest of the country come here to enjoy the local shops and delicious German food.
Outside of Leavenworth, you will find some of the best views in Washington. High mountains rise from the wooded valleys (峡谷) and rivers run through the forests. There is no doubt that the environment is what makes Leavenworth such a special place for visitors.
1. Lake Placid is the best place for ______.
A. runners B. swimmers C. cyclists D. horse riders
2.What do Lake Placid and Old Forge have in common?
A. They are located in the same state.
B. The same things are sold in shops.
C. The same sports are played.
D. People go to the two places to spend their summers.
3.Why do people prefer to visit Leavenworth?
A. They like the special food there.
B. They love doing sports there.
C. They can buy cheap things there.
D. They enjoy the quiet environment.
