Once there lived a rich man 1. wanted to do something for the people of his town. But first he wanted to find out whether they deserved 2. (he) help.
In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed 3. very large stone. Then he 4. (hide) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.
“Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man,5. he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way.6. man came along and did the same thing; then another came, and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove7.. Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone, saying to himself, “The night 8. (be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.” Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his strength 9. (move) it. How great was his surprise at last! 10. the stone, he found a bag of money.
There was a boy who was sent by his parents to a boarding school (寄宿学校)._______being sent away, this boy was the________student in his class. He was at the top in every________ always with high marks.
But the boy changed after________ home and attending the boarding school. His grades started ________. He hated being in a ________. He was lonely all the time. And there were especially dark times when he _______ committing suicide (自杀). All of this was because he felt ________ and no one loved him.
His parents started ________about the boy. But they even did not know what was ________ with him. So his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and ________ him.
They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him some casual questions about his classes, teachers and ________. After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son, why I am here today?”
The boy answered back, “To ________ my grades?”
“No, no,” his dad replied. “I am here to tell you that you are the most ________ person for me. I want to see you ________. I don’t care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. YOU ARE MY LIFE.”
These words _________ the boy’s eyes to be filled with tears. He ________ his dad. They didn’t say anything to each oher for a long time.
Now the boy had ________ he wanted. He knew there was someone on this earth who cared for him deeply. He _________ the world to someone. And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him ________!
1.A. After B. Before C. When D. While
2.A. laziest B. naughtiest C. worst D. cleverest
3.A. exam B. activity C. game D. class
4.A. coming B. returning C. leaving D. reaching
5.A. rising B. increasing C. arising D. dropping
6.A. group B. term C. company D. party
7.A. led to B. felt like C. thought back D. looked for
8.A. worthless B. careless C. concerned D. annoyed
9.A. caring B. turning C. worrying D. speaking
10.A. crazy B. true C. possible D. wrong
11.A. talk with B. listen to C. tell to D. care about
12.A. family B. friends C. study D. grades
13.A. realize B. analyze C. check D. test
14.A. outstanding B. important C. famous D. familiar
15.A. happy B. excellent C. interested D. satisfied
16.A. caused B. wanted C. encouraged D. forced
17.A. answered B. ignored C. hated D. hugged
18.A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything
19.A. showed B. meant C. intended D. expressed
20.A. sad B. angry C. pleasant D. joyful
Question: I have been learning English for about 7 years. 1. And I still can’t make myself understood in English. However, I love learning English. How can I learn English well? Please help me.
Answer: Many people have asked me this question. 2. Here I will give you several tips for learning English.
● 3.
First of all, you must want to learn. If you are not interested in learning English, no class will help you and no book will help you. So you have to be honest with yourself. Ask yourself, “Do I really want to learn English?” If you can’t answer “yes” to this question, it is better for you to set English aside until you’re ready and willing to learn.
● Set goals (目标).
To learn English well, you must set some goals. 4.It will also help you to see your progress. Ask yourself, “What are my goals? What areas would I like to improve?” Think about what your goals are, and review once in a while to see that you are making progress toward your goals.
● Practice, practice, and practice.
After you have set your goals, you have a better idea of what you need to practice. Just like the athlete whose goal is the Olympics must train daily, you as a language learner must practice language every day to make progress toward your goal. 5.
A. Want to learn.
B. I think it is not easy to learn it well.
C. Make friends with some Americans online.
D. Reading is a very good way to learn new words.
E. The answers are as different as the people asking the question.
F. The more you practice, the more progress you will make.
G. Having goals will help you remember what areas you want to work on.
Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas, best summer vacation activities.
Visit SeaWorld
There are sea life shows, adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld.
Windsurf (风帆冲浪) at South Padre
With miles of shallow (浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.
Swim at Barton Springs
Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Creek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.
Take part in an outdoor adventure
In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.
Camp and hike in Big Bend Park
Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping — you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.
Enjoy saltwater fishing
Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿）to make good use of Texas’ world-class saltwater fishery.
1.The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for ________.
A. Texas B. San Antonio
C. South Padre D. Gulf of Mexico
2.When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT ________.
A. sea life shows B. adventure camps
C. climbing D. exciting rides
3.Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true?
A. San Antonio. B. South Padre.
C. Barton Springs. D. Texas Hill Country.
4.From the passage you know that________ .
A. Barton Springs is the most popular in the USA
B. Lake Buchanan Adventures offers indoor activities
C. fishermen may get the best saltwater fish when fishing in Texas
D. Big Bend provides outdoor activities in an ancient way
One Canada, Two Languages
Canada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages: English and French. There are 10 provinces in the country, but only one of these — Quebec is known as “French Canada”. This is because it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers discovered the rest.
Canada left the British Empire (帝国) in 1867 to become an independent country and English and French have been recognized as the official languages ever since.
Most people speak English as their first language and the two national television networks broadcast in English throughout the country. Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast, French television is very rare.
The same goes for traffic signs and menus, for example, outside of Quebec, there are only a few places where you’ll see traffic signs in French. In restaurants, it’s almost impossible to find French on the menu unless you are in the heartland(中心地带)of French Canada. However, all products sold in Canada must, by law，have labels(标签)and instructions in both languages.
In Canada’s English-speaking provinces, official bilingualism means that students can choose to complete a special French language course. Under this program, they are taught most of their subjects in French.
If a student begins the course in kindergarten (幼儿园)or Grade One, it is likely that all his lessons will be in French. However, if he starts at junior high school, 25 percent of the teaching will continue to be in English.
1.Which country controlled Canada before its independence?
A. France. B. Britain.
C. America. D. Germany.
2.Where can you watch French television programs?
A. Only in Quebec.
B. In Quebec and a few other places.
C. From the two national television networks.
D. All over Canada.
3.What does the underlined word “bilingualism” in the fifth paragraph mean?
A. 外语教育 B. 母语教育
C. 双语教育 D. 语言教育
4.What do we know about the education in Canada?
A. In English-speaking provinces only English courses are offered.
B. If you choose a special French language course, most of the subjects will be taught in French.
C. The courses in primary schools are all taught in English.
D. Most of the courses in junior high schools are taught in English.
More than seven hundred years ago, the Prince of Wales had a very big and brave dog called Gelert. One day the Prince wanted to go hunting with his men. He told his dog to stay at home and look after his baby son. The baby was in a wooden cradle(摇篮), which was like a small bed. When the Prince came back from hunting, Gelert ran out to meet his master. He wagged(摇摆) his tail and jumped up to put his paws on the Prince’s chest. Then the Prince saw the blood on Gelert’s jaws and head. “What have you done?” the Prince said. He rushed into his house and looked for his baby son. The cradle was lying on its side on the floor. The clothes were torn and there was blood on them. “So you have killed my son?” the Prince said angrily. “You unfaithful dog!” He took out his sword and killed the dog. Just as Gelert was dying, he managed to bark. Then the Prince heard a baby call to the dog.
The Prince ran out of the house and saw his son lying on the ground unhurt. Near him was a dead wolf. Then the Prince knew that Gelert had defended the baby and killed the wolf. The Prince ran back into the house but he was too late. Gelert was dead. The Prince was very sad indeed. Tears ran down his face when he realized he had killed his faithful friend. The Prince carried the body of his brave dog to the top of a mountain and buried him there. After this, the Prince never smiled again. Every morning at dawn, he walked up the mountain and stood by the dog’s grave for a few minutes.
If you go to Mount Snow in Wales, people will show you where Gelert is buried. There is a sign by his grave. It reminds people of a brave and faithful dog.
1.The Prince told the dog to _________ when he was leaving.
A. watch the door B. take care of his baby
C. welcome his friends D. stop the strangers
2.The dog was very _________ when his master came back from hunting.
A. glad B. fearful
C. sorry D. tired
3.The Prince never smiled again because __________.
A. the wolf was killed by Gelert
B. he had buried the dog on the top of a mountain
C. he had killed his faithful friend — Gelert
D. Gelert had killed his baby son
