My first trip to the United States was at the age of 16, in 1979. This was also my first trip out of Israel(以色列), _______ I was born and raised. At the airport, _________ the first time in my life, someone ________ me as “Sir” and added “Mister” to my last name. But during the eight-week ______ , I remember clearly that I was most impressed with the level of ________I received. Thirty years ago customer service did not yet arrive in Israel. There was no such things as “refund” (退款) _____ “exchange”. If you stayed at a store for over a few minutes ______ giving any indication（暗示） of ______ anything, it was quite likely that you would be asked to _______ . When I went to the US, I realized that there was another world out there. It was a world which _______ people-----customers. I was introduced to the sentence, “The customer is always ________.”
I ______ it. Not only did I like it, but I even demanded it. Like me, hundreds of thousands of Israelis went to Europe and to the US. Over time they ______ the level of service in Israel. Nowadays, when you enter a(n)______ , you are addressed as “Sir”. You are given the respect you deserve. The respect you ______ . You can return things, and you can _______ them.
When I go to the US now, I realize that the service level is getting _______. Many times I meet service people who are _______and sometimes simply rude, but there are exceptions (例外)of course. Some companies _______ appreciate their customers, while others don’t. Needless to say, good service is associated with very _____ companies.
1.A. which B. where C. there D. when
2.A. in B. at C. by D. for
3.A. recognized B. remarked C. remembered D. addressed
4.A. trip B. visit C. study D. walk
5.A. service B. letter C. treatment D. welcome
6.A. so B. but C. or D. and
7.A. without B. with C. for D. within
8.A. taking B. picking C. fetching D. buying
9.A. stay B. leave C. pay D. escape
10.A. punished B. respected C. ordered D. appreciated
11.A. strict B. intelligent C. right D. clever
12.A. liked B. hated C. received D. requested
13.A. influenced B. admitted C. protected D. stopped
14.A. school B. airport C. shop D. church
15.A. pay off B. pick up C. pay for D. meet with
16.A. sell B. exchange C. damage D. make
17.A. better B. higher C. happier D. worse
18.A. uneducated B. stupid C. enthusiastic D. patient
19.A. hardly B. really C. almost D. rather
20.A. disappointing B. abandoned C. unlucky D. successful
One in every five young people has a sleep problem, so you’re not alone. Getting enough sleep has become as important as eating vegetables and exercising regularly. It’s very important for your body. Most young people only get seven hours of sleep each night, when they actually need nine hours. And making up for lost sleep during the week by sleeping on weekends. It doesn’t really work. In fact, sleeping late on weekends may actually do you more harm that good, if you have sleep problems.
What happens if you don’t get enough sleep? If your sleep problem continues for a few nights, you could suffer serious problems. Lack of sleep can affect learning and memory. Worse, if your sleep difficulties last a long time, that could lead to anxiety or depression(抑郁). Therefore, you’ve got to have some healthy sleep habits. Below are some suggestions:
GO to bed at the same time—including weekends, if possible.
WAKE up around the same time every morning. When you wake up late just one morning during the week, it may disturb your body clock. This will make it hard for you to sleep that night.
DO something relaxing before going to bed.
EXERCISE during the day. Don’t exercise right before going to bed.
AVOID drinking alcohol. Alcohol makes you excited. This prevents you from falling asleep or wakes you up during the night.
DON’T smoke. Smoking is always bad for the body. Smoking before bedtime keeps you awake. If trying these tips over a couple of weeks does not help you, speak to your doctor. Do not take any sleeping pills without first asking your doctor. Many have strong side effects.
1.According to the passage, if you have sleep problems for a few nights, you could be _____.
A. lonely B. serious
C. forgetful D. depressed
2.The passage suggests that people with sleep problems should _____.
A. eat vegetables and exercise regularly B. make up for lost sleep on weekends
C. follow a fixed timetable for sleep D. sleep seven hours every day
3.We can learn from the suggestions that _____.
A. waking up late one morning makes it easier to fall asleep that night
B. listening to soft music before going to bed may help you fall asleep
C. smokers and those who drink alcohol usually have no sleep problems
D. exercising in the evening will help you get to sleep
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Sleep problems are serious among young people.
B. Sleeping late on weekends can make up for lost sleep.
C. Your eating habits will be broken because of lack of sleep.
D. You’ll no longer have your sleep problem if you try the tips.
Maurice Sendak’s children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are, came out in 1963.It has become very successful throughout the years and was made into a movie in 2009.
The hero of the book is a boy named Max who gets into trouble with his mother and is sent to bed without any supper. Before long, Max’s room magically becomes a forest, and he walks to a land where monsters (怪物) live. Max isn’t scared, though, and becomes the king of the wild things, but after a while, he wants to go home. When Max walks back home, his supper is still hot in his bedroom.
Many teachers and professors like this story and use it to help children develop their imaginations. Melina Davis, a professor of education, said she likes how the bookcontains (包含) a couple of pages that have only pictures on them. “This allows children to shape the story themselves,” she said.The book contains a few larger words. Some parents worry it may confuse (使迷惑) children, but experts say those words help improve children’s reading skills.
Davis said the book is well written which helps kids become interested in the story. “The book talks about what all children go through, like ‘I was naughty (淘气的) but my mommy still loves me’,” said Davis.
The book also encourages children to face their fears. “I think it’s really good to show that Max is friends with the monsters,” said Davis. “Kids can find out monsters aren’t always the things under the bed that are going to scare them. I think this is good because it shows children that they can go to scary places but still have a positive experience.”
1.What happens to Max in the story of the book Where the Wild Things Are?
A. He becomes the king of the world.
B. He and the monsters become friends.
C. He is sent to the forest by her mother.
D. He has a terrible dream and feels scared.
2.Teachers and professors like the book because it helps children .
A. become more imaginative B. understand their own fears
C. develop good habits of life D. learn to draw nice pictures
3.How do experts feel about the larger words in the book?
A. Angry. B. Worried.
C. Great. D. Confused.
The Internet has become part of teenage life. There's a report on 3,375 students aged from 10 to 18 in seven Chinese cities. It says that 38 percent of them believe they use the Internet often. While most of them get useful information and use the Internet to help in their studies，some are not using it in a good way. Many are playing online games too much. A few even visit websites they should not look at. Bad things can happen if young people spend too much time on the Internet.
In order to help young people use the Internet in a good way，a textbook on good Internet behavior has started to be used in some Shanghai middle schools this term. It uses real examples to teach students all about good ways of using the Internet. It gives useful advice. For example, it's good to read news or find helpful information to study. Some students also make online friends. But if you are meeting a friend off line，let your parents know.
Teachers and parents all think the book is a very good idea. It will teach students how to be a good person in the online world. It will be a guide for teens to use the Internet and keep students away from bad sites.
1.From the report, about ______ students between 10——18 years old in the seven Chinese cities use the Internet often.
A. 3,375 B. 1,280
C. 2,100 D. 3,000
2.What do most of the students do on the Internet?
A. To make online friends.
B. To play online games.
C. To get useful information to help in their studies.
D. To visit websites they should not look at.
3.Why do teachers and parents think the book is a good idea?
A. Because it helps with the students' studies.
B. Because it gives useful information for studying.
C. Because it is used in Shanghai middle schools.
D. Because it teaches students how to be a good person in the online world.
4.Choose the best title for the passage．
A. The Internet has become part of teenage life. B. Students can't use the Internet.
C. Be careful when using the Internet. D. How to be a good person.
How to Become a Better Student
Maybe you are not a good student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.
Here is how.
Plan your time carefully.
When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making the list，you should make a schedule(计划表) of your time. First arrange your time for eating，sleeping，dressing, etc. Then decide a good，regular time for studying. Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. A weekly schedule may not solve all the problems，but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study.
Look around the house for a good study .Keep this place，which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room，free of everything but study materials. No games，radios or TV！When you sit down to study，concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class.
Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. Really listening in class means less work later. Taking class notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly.
When you get home from school，go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day，read the material. This will help you understand the next class. If you do these things regularly，the material will become more meaningful，and you will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude about the tests.
The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you to remember your new knowledge. The world won't end if you don't pass a test，so don't be overly worried．
There are other methods that might help you with your studying. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
1.According to the text，a schedule may NOT include ________.
A. a list of things you have to do B. what you have to do every day
C. enough time for entertainment D. something will happen unexpectedly
2.A good place for study should be a place where ________.
A. everything needed is available B. a writing desk is in the corner of a room only
C. nothing is there except your study materials D. it is comfortable to stay
3.The underlined sentence in Tip 5 suggests “________”．
A. Tests are the most necessary art in your study
B. Take a test as a friend in need in your study
C. The world will come to an end unless you pass all tests
D. Never let tests trouble you in your study
4.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Reading materials in your textbook before class will help.
B. In the writer's opinion，there are five methods for your study.
C. It is necessary to go over your notes at home.
D. There are many other methods besides those mentioned．
假如你是李华,你的美国笔友Tom打算下个月来中国学习汉语,他来信向你咨询有关汉语学校的问题,请你根据下列要点给他回一封电子邮件:
1.向他推荐一所针对外国学生的汉语学校;
2.具体介绍学习的情况;
3.表达自己的祝愿。
注意1.词数:100左右;
2.可根据内容适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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