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Beijing (CNN) reported that on the December 31st 2014, there were so many people on the beautiful beaches of Shanghai. When the people1.themselves, there were so many people that a terrible tragedy(惨剧) took place suddenly. Thirty-six people2.their lives in this accident. The victims(遇难者) were young, with an average age of just 22. The oldest was 37, the youngest was only 12. Witnesses(目击者) have3.what they saw on the beaches. There are many different voices about the reason of this accident. The real reason of it is being4.. We all believe that we will get the truth one day. President Xi Jinping has called for a full and immediate investigation(调查) into the cause of the tragedy. Xi called for all-out efforts to help the injured. President Xi said governments across the country should5.measures(措施) in order to better protect public safety during major public holidays and celebrations.
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Confucius is the 1. teacher in Chinese history. He was born on September 28, 551BC in the Kingdom of Lu, in today's Shandong Province. When he was young, he and his mother had a hard life. At the age of fifteen, he began to learn music, and he did2. in it. Then he went on3.other subjects. When he was thirty, he became a teacher. He started his own school. He believed everyone should have a chance to get 4. whether they were rich or poor. He had about 3,000 students and many of them became5..
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these two years. You have been to many picnics and had all kinds of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn’t have let you eat. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom. So now I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with those smiles and suddenly, all my big plans didn’t seem so important any more. I soon found that the greatest happiness in my life was that you were so happy. And I realized that my own life wouldn't mean much if I couldn’t make you two happy. In the end, girls, I ran for(竞选)President: Because of what I want for you and for every child in the US.
I want all our children to go to school so that they can learn and grow. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even though their parents don’t have enough money. And I want them to get good jobs.
I want us to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our earth cleaner and safer. And I want us to see no difference of differentcolorsand areas because we are all equal.
I hope both of you will start to give others the chances you’ve had. You know, this country has given our family so much, so you have to, and really should, give something back. When you are doing something larger than yourself, you will realize how helpful you are.
These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world in which you can make your dreams come true. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and get what you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am thankful every day because you behave so well when we get ready to start our new life together in the White House.
Love，
Dad
1.From the letter we can see that the father is President of _______.
A. the USA B. the UK C. Australia D. Canada
2.According to the second paragraph, the greatest happiness in the father's life was that_______.
A. he could be President
B. he was very successful
C. his two children were so happy
D. he could get all the things he wanted
3.The underlined word “colors” in Paragraph 4 most probably means________.
A. people B. lifestyles C. inventions D. cities
4.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. The children don't behave well enough.
B. The children know their father's love well.
C. The children are very proud of their father.
D. The family will live in the White House soon.
5.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
A. How to be a president
B. What I want for you
C. A journey to the White House
D. We love you, Dad!
Good books are like wise friends. They support you to walk forward, and help you understand the world. TIME and AMAZOR listed some of the best books of 2014 for young adult readers. Teens have picked out three of them. Have you read all of them?
This One Summer
Jillian Tamaki & Mariko Tamki, Canada
Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It’s their relaxing time. Rose’s friend Windy is always there, too. But this summer is different. Rose’s mom and dad keep fighting. Rose and Windy want to seek a distraction(注意力分散) from it, but they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. They meet a local teen. But later he is caught up in something bad…It’s really a summer of sorrow(悲伤) and growing up.
The Fourteenth Goldfish
Jennifer L. Holm, US
Elven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He looks a lot like Ellie’s grandfather, a scientist who’s always been slightly obsessed(着迷的) with immortality(永生). Could this strange boy really be Ellie’s grandpa? Has he finally found the secret to immortality?
Absolutely Almost
Lisa Graff, US
Albie has always been an “almost”. He’s almost good at gym. He’s almost smart enough to pass his spelling test. He almost makes his parents proud. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he’s not very good at. But things begin to change when Albie gets a new babysitter, Calista. She takes him for donuts and to art shows. She helps him figure out（解决）all of the things he is good at, and most importantly, she likes him for who he is. What will change to this “almost” boy?
1.What’s the difference for Rose this summer?
A. She lost something important. B. She didn’t have a holiday.
C. She can’t meet her friend. D. Her mother and dad keep fighting.
2.Ellie misses the past because ______.
A. she has never liked change B. she meets a strange boy later
C. her grandfather is a scientist D. the secret to immortality is found
3.The book Absolutely Almost is written by_____.
A. Jillian Tamaki B. Mariko Tamaki C. Jennifer L. Holm D. Lisa Graff
4.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Rose and Windy have the same summer as before.
B. Ellie’s dearly departed goldfish comes back to life.
C. Good books can help you understand the world.
D. Albie almost does well in doing everything before.
5.Where can we read this passage?
A. The science magazine. B. The guide book.
C. The 21st newspaper. D. The story book.
Do you know Yao Beina?
Not only a popular singer was Yao Beina, but also she was an energetic and warm-hearted angel. She had her corneas (眼角膜) donated to two men who needed them, which helped them see the world clearly again.
Yao was born in a music family on Sept. 26, 1981 in Wuhan. Her father, Yao Feng, was the former chairman of the Shenzhen Association of Musicians and now serves as the vice chairman of Guangdong Association of Musicians. Under the influence of her family, she had taken up piano since the age of 4, and she sang her first song on the stage when she was 9 years old. Yao did quite well in singing, so she took part in the thirteenth Youth Singing Competition and won the first prize.
She became well-known to the public after making a series of songs for the hit TV drama “The Legend of Zhenhuan” in 2012, and the mandarin version (中文版本) of “Let It Go” from Disney’s “Frozen”. In July 2013, she competed in The Voice of China II and finally got the second place in Na Ying’s team. She had won a lot of music awards before she was famous.
Yao Beina was unfortunate to be diagnosed (诊断) with breast cancer (乳腺癌) and had a successful operation in 2011. Since then, she has fought against the disease for about four years while keeping singing, but sadly she failed. She originally thought of donating all of her organs (器官) to save others’ lives, but failed to do it because of her serious illness.
She’s gone, even though she had never stopped struggling with cancer. Heaven just got another beautiful angel, with her beautiful voice and kindness.
1.Yao Beina had her ______ donated to save others.
A. two corneas B. all organs C. heart D. kidney
2.Yao was born in a ______ family on Sept. 26, 1981 in Wuhan.
A. doctor B. farmer C. music D. worker
3.How old was Yao Beina when she started to sing for people?
A. Four. B. Nine. C. Thirteen. D. Thirty.
4.Which is TRUE about Yao Beina according to the passage?
A. She started to play the piano at the age of 5.
B. She had great voice and won a lot of awards in music.
C. She was a weak and selfish girl.
D. She won over the breast cancer in the end.
5.What’s the passage mainly about?
A. Yao Beina’s family.
B. Yao Beina’s disease.
C. Yao Beina’s teacher.
D. Yao Beina’s art achievements.
JACK:Hi, Mike. We haven’t seen for several days. How’s it going?
MIKE:Not bad. _______________________
JACK:Pretty good! Are you free this Sunday afternoon?
MIKE:________________________ What’s up?
JACK:There is going to be a basketball match in our school. ________________________
MIKE:Yes, of course. But which team is our school going to play against?
JACK:________________________
MIKE:Really? I think our team is very strong perhaps we will win the match.
JACK:But I hear that their team is strong, too.
MIKE:I’m sure it must be a wonderful match.
JACK:I think so. ________________________
MIKE:Let’s meet in the playground at 3:00 pm.
JACK:OK. See you then.
MIKE:See you.
1.
A. How are you going? B. What about you, Jack?
C. Are you good? D. What’s the matter?
2.A. Yes, I will. B. No, I won’t. C. Yes, I am. D. No. I’m not.
3.
A. Would you like to watch it? B. Would you like watching it?
C. Let’s go to watch it. D. How about watching it?
4.
A. I’m not sure. B. I don’t know
C. The soccer team in No. 2 Middle School D. The team from No. 2 Middle School.
5.
A. Will you go with me? B. Where and when shall we meet?
C. Why not meet in the playground? D. Why don’t we meet at 3:30?
