I wonder if it is because I haven’t been able to be outdoors for so long 1.I have grown so crazy about everything to do with nature. I can well remember that there was a time2.a deep blue sky, the song of the birds, moonlight and flowers could never have 3.(keep) me spellbound. That has changed since I came here. For example, one evening when it was so warm, I stayed 4. (wake) on purpose until half past eleven in order to have a good look at the moon by myself. But as the moon gave far too much light, I didn’t dare open5.window. Another time five 6.(month) ago, I happened 7.be upstairs until the window had to 8. (shut). The dark, rainy evening, the wind, the thundering clouds held me 9.(entire) in its power; it was the first time in a year and a half that I10.(see) the night face to face...
When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my _________. Week by week her list grew: I was very thin; I wasn’t a ______student; I talked too much; I was too_______ , always feeling superior to(胜过)others, and so on. I tried to hear all this as long as I could. ________, I became very angry. I ran to my father with ______in my eyes.
He ______ to me quietly, and then he asked. “Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didn’t you ever _______what you’re really like? Well, you now have that girl’s ______. Go and______a list of everything she said and mark the points that are_______. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”
I did_______ he told me. To my great______, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t ______ (like being very thin), but a good number I could – and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I went to a fairly _______picture of myself.
I brought the list back to Daddy. He________to take it. “That’s just for you,” he said. “You know_______than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to_______, not just close your ears in _______, feeling hurt when something said about you is true, you’ll find it of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your affairs. Don’t ________your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”
Daddy’s advice has always ____ me at many important moments. In my life, I’ve never had a better piece of advice.
1.A. qualities B. shortcomings C. advantages D. marks
2.A. good B. bad C. short D. greedy
3.A. silly B. friendly C. dull D. proud
4.A. In other words B. Above all C. As a result D. At last
5.A. tears B. happiness C. promises D. wishes
6.A. talked B. shouted C. listened D. looked
7.A. wonder B. know C. learn D. learn
8.A. excuse B. advice C. talk D. opinion
9.A. take B. make C. create D. receive
10.A. wrong B. correct C. big D. true
11.A. as B. so C. before D. till
12.A. surprise B. pleasure C. joy D. anger
13.A. say B. like C. do D. change
14.A. wonderful B. clear C. interesting D. beautiful
15.A. promised B. refused C. expected D. agreed
16.A. wider B. higher C. better D. worse
17.A. listen B. stand C. speak D. share
18.A. peace B. angry C. shyness D. silence
19.A. open B. keep C. shut D. turn
20.A. reminded B. warned C. disappointed D. excited
Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:
·Schedule yearly exams. 1. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
·Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Longterm stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses. 2.
·3. Two thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness. Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20second break and look at something 20 feet away.
·4. As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
·Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical advice for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 5. Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A.Give your eyes a break.
B.Parents usually don't care about their own eyesight.
C.They can properly protect your eyes.
D.Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E.Have your eyes checked as early as possible.
F.Always follow the doctor's advice for appropriate wear.
G.Eat your greens.
Honeybees can do three kinds of jobs.
It is one of the most unusual insects in the world. Bees are special because they divide up their honeybee work. Each bee has a certain job to do.
The busiest bee is the worker. Workers build the nest, called a hive. Inside the hive, workers make a honeycomb from wax(蜂蜡). They store honey there for food. Workers are always cleaning and fixing the hive. They even stand at the opening and fan their wings to cool the hive. Worker bees will attack anything—even people—to keep their hive safe, if need.
Another kind of bee is the drone(雄蜂). Drones are male bees, and their job is to fly with the queen bee and mate with her. After the queen mates, the worker bees drive the drones away. The drones then starve to death.
The third kind of bee is the queen. Each hive needs only one queen, and her job is laying eggs. She can lay as many as 2, 000 eggs a day.
1.The bee’s nest is called a _______.
A. hive B. honeycomb
C. drone D. wax
2.Which jobs do workers do?
A. They lay 2, 000 eggs each day and build a nest.
B. They mate with the queen bee and then starve.
C. They clean the hive and keep it cool.
D. They attack the queen bee.
3.The drone is driven away when its job is finished, because _______.
A. it attacked the workers B. the queen bee has died
C. it is no longer needed in the hive D. it ate the queen bee
4.According to the story, bees _______.
A. are very dangerous insects
B. will attack anything or anyone to protect the hive, if necessary
C. are like any other insect that flies
D. eat each other as food
India is an ancient civilization with rich cultural heritage (遗产), and its cultural heritage has something to do with all major religions (宗教)of the world. Here we take a look at some of the top heritage destinations in India.
Sun Temple, Konark
As the name suggests this temple is all about the power of the sun God. A huge chariot (二轮战车) drawn by seven horses and twelve pairs of wheels reflect(反映) the importance which ancient people placed on the power of the sun. The pictures of animals and humans give this place a special look.
Churches Goa
Goa is the only Indian state which was controlled by the Portuguese (葡萄牙人), so the scene in Goa is dotted with (点缀着) Portuguese style churches. Some of the famous churches include the church of Saint Catherine, church of Saint Augustine and church of saint Francis of Assisi. These churches show beautiful paintings and flower designs which make them a must visit.
Ajanta and Ellora Caves
These caves contain well designed paintings which are widely regarded as the most outstanding works of Buddhist religious art.
Taj Mahal, Agra
Built on the bank of the Yamuna River, it is an excellent building. The writing and paintings on the outside structure provide the finest examples of the outstanding style of buildings.
Sanchi
Sanchi is a UNESCO world heritage site with numerous Buddhist temples dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries.
On your visit to India, be sure to visit some of these heritage destinations. An Indian journey is not wonderful without experiencing the beauty of these heritage destinations.
1.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Indian cultural heritage has something to do with religions.
B. The Portuguese controlled the whole India two centuries ago.
C. Ellora Caves only have statues of animals.
D. The church of Saint Catherine is the earliest one in the world.
2.The ancient Indians thought that ___________ was important .
A. animals B. ancient civilization
C. ancient temples D. the sun’s power
3.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Introducing several top heritage destinations in India.
B. The great effect that Indian religion has on culture.
C. India has rich cultural heritage in the world.
D. India is famous for its cultural heritage.
4.If you want to know something about Buddhist monument you can visit_________
A. Sun Temple, Konark, B. Chuches Goa,
C. Ajanta and Ellora Caves, D. Sanchi
Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computers together around the world.
Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you’ve joined to the Internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can send E-mails to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW).
There are many different kinds of computers now. They all can be joined to the Internet. Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the Internet itself.
There are lots of places for you to go into the Internet. For example, your school may have the Internet. You can use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the Internet. You are welcome to use it at only time.
Thanks to the Internet, the world is becoming smaller and smaller. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front in the future, getting and sending the information you need. You can buy or sell whatever you want by the Internet. But do you know 98% of the information on the Internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow?
1.Which is probably the quickest way to send messages to your friends?
A. By E-mail. B. By post.
C. By telephone. D. By satellite.
2.Which may be the most possible place for people to work in the future?
A. In the office. B. At school.
C. At home. D. In the company.
3.Whose the owner of the Internet?
A. The headmaster. B. No one.
C. The user. D. The officer.
4.What does the writer try to tell us with the last two sentences?
A. Every computer must have the Internet.
B. the Internet is more and more popular.
C. Most of the information is in English.
D. English plays an important part in using the Internet.