It was pouring outside．We all stood there ______, some patient, others annoyed ______ nature messed (弄糟) their hurried day．I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens ______ away the dirt and dust of the world．
“Mom，let’s run through the rain ,” a girl’s voice ______ me.
“No , honey. We’ll wait until it ______ down a bit,” Mom replied.
The young girl waited about another minute and ______ , “Mom, let’s run through the rain.”
“We’ll get wet if we do.”Mom said.
“No, we won’t, Mom. That’s not what you said this morning,” the young girl said as she ______ her Mom’s arm.
“This morning? ______ did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?”
“Don’t you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer,” you said ,” If God can get us through this, he can get us through ______.”
The entire crowd turned ______ . Mom paused and thought for a moment about ______ she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being ______. But then we heard, “Honey, you are ______. Let’s run through the rain. If we get wet , maybe we just need washing.”Mom said. Then ______ they ran.
We all stood ______ , smiling and laughing as they ran past the cars. Yes, they got wet. But they were ______ by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the ______ to their cars. Circumstances (境况) or people can take away your material possessions（物资财富）, and they can even take away your ______ . But no one can ever take away your precious ______ . So, don’t forget to make time and take the ______ to make memories every day! I hope you still take the time to run through the rain.
1.A. talking B. waiting C. complaining D. expecting
2.A. as if B. even if C. because D. when
3.A. taking B. putting C. driving D. washing
4.A. caught B. broke C. impressed D. called
5.A. slows B. comes C. pushes D. calms
6.A. asked B. repeated C. required D. added
7.A. pulled B. touched C. waved D. felt
8.A. Why B. How C. When D. Where
9.A. the rain B. the disease C. anything D. something
10.A. still B. silent C. serious D. angry
11.A. what B. how C. whether D. if
12.A. dishonest B. silly C. daring D. forgetful
13.A. right B. wrong C. stupid D. clever
14.A. off B. along C. on D. over
15.A. sighing B. joking C. discussing D. watching
16.A. followed B. guided C. respected D. praised
17.A. time B. way C. same D. best
18.A. house B. money C. health D. time
19.A. children B. memories C. courage D. experience
20.A. possibilities B. opportunities C. .risk D. challenge
Starting with a new school can be difficult．Everything seems to be so strange. 1.
Don’t worry．The following tips can help you．
Be kind to the new people you meet at the new school．2. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel uncomfortable, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you．
Be inviting(亲和的)．A smile goes a long way．When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor．If you see someone you know, give a smile or say “Hi”．Then introduce yourself．3. Ask them questions, such as ＂How long have you been in this school?＂
4. You like it when people use your name, and so do other people．Moreover, people can be upset if you don’t remember their names．Ask them gently if they have nicknames(昵称)．
Make the first move．Anywhere, in the library or near your locker, you can find someone that has things in common with you．5. Start a conversation, smile and introduce yourself! You never know where you can find a nice friend．
A.Remember people’s names．
B.Making new friends can be hard, too．
C.All you need is to know how to get closer to them．
D.Look for other people who are new to the school．
E.Just be yourself and don’t let anyone change that．
F.Tell them your name, where you’re from and other things．
G.Be sure to be nice to people of all cultures and backgrounds．
Dear friends,
If you care about the environment, you’ll really enjoy today’s topic. Let’s go to Costa Rica and see how a young teenager has tried to change the world.
Janine Licare was only nine years old when she decided to take action. She was worried because the rainforest around the home in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, was disappearing too. So, together with a friend, Janine started a movement called Kids Saving the Rainforest(KSTR). They opened a store to sell their self-made painted rocks as well as the work of local artists and craftspeople. All of the store’s profits(收益)go toward saving rainforest land , protecting baby animals , and educating people around the world about the connection between humans and nature.
*raised more than ＄50,000
*planted over 4,800trees
*found over 250volunteers to work with her
*helped many injured birds and animals
*worked with other schoolchildren around the world
*developed an environmental library and research centre.
Janine has appeared in several magazines , and she has been on the National Geographic TV channel as well. She has also developed a special website:www.kidssavinftherainforest.org. Why don’t you have a look?
Thanks for listening. See you next time!
1.Janine started KSTR in order to ______.
A. sell her artwork
B. help her local environment
C. encourage kids’ interest in art
D. research on rainforest animals
2.Which of the following can best describe Janine?
A. Brave.
B. Independent.
C. Strong-willed.
D. Open-minded.
3.The main purpose of this test is to______.
A. introduce a famous young hero
B. show the importance of rainforests
C. tell people to visit a special website
D. call on people to protect the environment
When people wanted to find their way to a place in the past, they used to have to buy a map. They don’t have to do that any more. Now they can either buy a GPS or go online and maps for just about anywhere.
In this an improvement? Perhaps , but some people think some of the online companies are going too far , because they have been sending out cars with photographic equipment on their roofs , to photograph every street and house in the country.
One of these cars arrived on a Wednesday morning in the quiet English village of Broughton. The camera was on a metre-high stick on top of the car and could see over walls and into people’s gardens. Some of the villagers came and stood around the car, and asked the driver and photographer to go away. Reporters quickly arrived on the scene, and soon the event was news all over the country.
Of course, the online company in question says that it is simply collecting information that people on the Internet want. But the villagers feel differently. ‘We used to have privacy in this country—now companies just come and take photographs of our homes without even asking .’
said one villager. ‘It is not right .We mustn’t let this happen. We mustn’t lose our right to live privately.’
There is , of course, no law to prevent people from taking photographs of houses, so the villagers cannot go to court. But many people are asking the question: ‘OK, it’s legal, but is it right?’ This is a question that won’t go away very…
1.How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?
A. By analyzing（分析） causes.
B. By giving descriptions.
C. By making comparisons.
D. By providing explanations.
2.What does the underlined phrase “going too far” in Paragraph2 mean?
A. Doing a lot of work.
B. Walking a long distance.
C. Taking more pictures than necessary.
D. Behaving in a way that upsets people.
3.How do the locals in Broughton feel about the online company?
A. Uncaring. B. Angry.
C. Friendly. D. Thankful
4.How would be the best title for the text?
A. Why is GPS important?
B. The improvement of maps
C. It’s legal --- but is it right?
D. The development of the Internet
“He looks red.” “I am feeling blue.” “She was green.” How often have you heard these expressions? They’re actually fairly common. And they show how color relates to our emotions.
Actually, color does have a physical effect on the human body. It can influence the pituitary gland (脑下垂体), which helps control hormone reduction. Hormones can affect our moods, so it makes sense that color would, too. But it can also be used to change our moods.
How do colors relate to moods and emotions?
Red is all about energy, but it can also indicate anger.
Orange is stimulating, good for times when we just can’t seem to get started with something. It may be useful for reducing stress.
Yellow is good for mental activities like reasoning and analysis. It can promote self-confidence and is helpful in situations when you need to be more optimistic.
Green tends to make most people think of nature, since so much of the natural world is green. It’s about connections—with nature, or with our fellow humans. It’s also good for general stress, since it can help balance emotions.
Blue is relaxing. It can stimulate creativity. Light blue can mean quiet, and dark blue can be depressing.
Purple is related to imagination. In some situations it can also be very peaceful.
White is definitely about peace.But it’s also associated with purity.
How can .you use colors to change your mood? Well, clothing is the most obvious choice. What you wear not only helps you feel a certain way,but also can give a strong impression about you to others—especially people you’ve never met.
But you don’t have to change everything about your appearance. Sometimes a cap, a tie or a scarf, in a particular color will have the desired effect—without being too noticeable to others.
1.The sentence “He looks red.” In the first paragraph means that”_____”
A. He saw something with the color of red.
B. He was shy and his face became red.
C. He was tired of something he was doing.
D. He was out of temper with somebody or something.
2.Which color may be an inventor’s favorite?
A. Red. B. Orange.
C. Yellow. D. Blue.
3.If you are stressful, what should you do to change your mood?
A. Wear a red or a white shirt.
B. Wear a light orange or a green tie.
C. Wear a yellow or a purple scarf.
D. Wear a dark blue or a dark cap.
4.Which one is the best title of the text？
A. How Color Affects Our Emotions
B. Which Is Your Favorite Color
C. How to Change Your Mood
D. Color Affects Hormone Production
A couple from Miami, Bill and Simone Butler, spent sixty –six days in a life-raft (救生艇) in the seas of Central America after their boat sank.
Twenty-one days after they left Panama in their boat, Simony, they met some whales (鲸鱼). “They started to hit the side of the boat,” said Bill, “and then suddenly we heard water.” Two minutes later, the boat was sinking. They jumped into the life-raft and watched the boat go under the water.
For twenty days they had tins of food, biscuits, and bottles of water. They also had a fishing-line and a machine to make salt water into drinking water— two things which saved their lives. They caught eight to ten fish a day and ate them raw (生的). Then the line broke. “So we had no more fish until something very strange happened. Some sharks (鲨鱼) came to feed, and the fish under the raft were afraid and came to the surface. I caught them with my hands.”
About twenty ships passed them, but no one saw them. After fifty days at sea their life-raft was beginning to break up. Then suddenly it was all over. A fishing boat saw them and picked them up. They couldn’t stand up. So the captain carried them onto his boat and took them to Costa Rica. Their two months at sea was over.
1.Bill and Simone were traveling ______ when they met some whales.
A. in a life-raft B. in Miami
C. in Simony D. in Panama
2.During their days at sea, ______ saved their lives.
A. tins of food and bottles of water B. a fishing-line and a machine
C. whales and sharks D. Twenty passing ships
3.After their boat sank, the couple ______.
A. jumped into the life-raft B. heard water
C. watched the boat go under water D. stayed in the life-raft
4.When they saw the fishing boat which later picked them up, ________.
A. they were too excited to stand up
B. they couldn’t wait to climb onto the boat
C. their life –raft was beginning to break up
D. they knew their two months at sea would be over
