11.It's not easy to be an astronaut(宇航員)'s son.Everybody expects(期望) you to be perfect,but I'm just a fourteen- year- old kid,and I'm not a special (1)
,too,when it comes to math,geography,music,and baseball.I often wonder (2)
my father ever had a son like me.I mean he's so special and so good at everything he does. Well,to be honest(說實(shí)在的),I often dream about being some kind of (3)
or doing something special — like (4)
a child from a burning building.I was daydreaming at school one morning when my teacher said there would be a Father's Day writing competition for the whole school. "I(5)
we have a winner right here in my class," he said. After school I walked home,thinking about the (6)
.My father is an astronaut,I would start out.No ,I decided.I wouldn't do that.The whole country and maybe even the whole world saw my father as an astronaut,but that wasn't(7)
I saw him. How did I(8)
my father?Hmm.I saw him sitting with me in the dark when I had a terrible dream.I(9)
how he hugged(擁抱) me for hours when my dog Spotty was (10)
by a car.Yes,to me,he wasn't just a world-famous astronaut.He was my dad. My parents and I went to school Thursday night.There were so many(11)
in the big hall!The third prize(獎) was announced and it was not me.I was a little disappointed.The second prize was announced.It was me(12)
. I went up to the stage and read what I had written: "My father's son".When I finished,the people(13)
and cheered.I saw my father blowing his nose.Dad cleared his throat and put his hand on my shoulder." Son,this is the(14)
moment of my life." It was the proudest moment of my life,too.Maybe I'll never be a great hero,but it was(15)
12.After I wake up,I always turn on the TV first.My favorite channel(頻道) is Cartoon Network.I watch TV for three to four hours a day.My parents think it's too long and they always tell me to study,read or do sports.I know that my grades at school can be better if I put more energy into my schoolwork.So I tell them I will watch less TV. ---Richard,14 I like watching TV as everybody else.I used to watch cartoons with my brother David.Now I like watching news and some game shows,and I just spend an hour sitting in front of the TV every day.I like sports news. ---Tom.14 I know most children don't like watching news,but I do.Id like to know what's happening around the world.I also enjoy documentaries(紀(jì)錄片).I'm very interested in the ways that animals live and protect(保護(hù))their living places.I also enjoy watching talk shows and comedies(喜劇).I watch TV for two or three hours a day. ---Betty,16 (1)How long does Richard watch TV a day?
A.Only one hour. B.One to two hours. C.Two to three hours. D.Three to four hours. (2)Who likes watching comedies?
A.Richard. B.Tom. C.Betty. D.David. (3)Which of the following is TRUE about the three students?
A.They like watching different TV programs. B.All of them are of the same age. C.They all like reading books very much. D.They all watch TV for every two hours a day.
13.Many young people have trouble communicating with their parents.However,there are some very useful tips to help solve this problem. First,make a list of the things you and your parents disagree about most.With each of these things,try to find an answer acceptable to both you and your parents.It is no good for you to require everything to go your way.You have to be ready to change a little if you want them to change. Second,talk to your parents when it is convenient for them.Remember that your parents may have to work long hours and this can make them tired,so be patient with them. Third,listen to what your parents have to say.How can you expect them to listen to you if you are not ready to listen to them?In addition,your parents were once young like you,so they understand your situation better than you expect. Finally,if you do not get a satisfactory result,try not to get too angry.Talk with your parents and find out their reasons,Part of growing up is learning to live with these kinds of disagreements,and learning to understand another person's way of looking at things. With a little hard work,you can learn to communicate better with your parents.
(1)Who is the text written for?
A.Many old couples. B.Many old parents. C.Many young parents. D.Many young people. (2)Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
A. B. C. D. (3)Why does the author write this text?
A.To teach us some useful skills to communicate with our parents. B.To encourage us to help with the housework for the whole family. C.To warn us to obey the family rules and always listen to our parents. D.To share his or her personal experience with people of the same age. (4)In which section of a magazine may this text appear?
14.Dear Daniel, I am a high school student.People always stress how important this stage in life is.I want to get good grades,but I always fail the exams.It makes me so worried.What should I do? Fu JiliangDear Fu Jiliang, I think you are probably working hard,but I wonder if you know what you're working for.A common complaint in math classes is "I will never use this kind of math in daily life." It's kind of true!I haven't used algebra in at least ten years.Anything that seems useless or boring will be difficult to study. Ask yourself some questions:What are you interested in?The boring things you study today give you basic knowledge that will help you understand the things you love. Next,what are your personal goals for yourself and your life?Why do you want good grades?What do you want to do in five years?Ten years? I usually believe that my readers want to go to college,get good jobs and have financial security (經(jīng)濟(jì)保障) for themselves and their families.Do you want these things?If you want these things,do you know what you want to study and what kind of job you want to have?What kind of lifestyle? If you don't have clear answers to those questions,you need to figure them out. Hopefully,you will find some reasons to focus and improve in school if you can't figure them out,you need to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally.Happiness is about more than a test score.Don't hate yourself for the next 60 years because of a low score. Daniel (1)What do we know about Fu Jiliang?
A.He gets good grades in math. B.He knows how to study well. C.He thinks high school is important. D.He is afraid of exams. (2)Why does Daniel mention what he usually believes his readers want to do?
A.To encourage Fu to have better goals. B.To give some examples of goals. C.To explain what happiness is about. D.To show career is important. (3)Who do you think Daniel might be?
A.A friend of Fu's. B.A school teacher. C.An advisor for students. D.A great planner.
15.Friends are special people in your life you can depend on.(1)
They have many of the same hobbies,sports,or other favorite things. Friends shares things with each other.(2)
Your friend will often lend you an ear too.This means that she will be a good listener when you share your thoughts and feelings.(3)
A good friend will want to help you when you are sad.She will want to laugh with you when you are happy.Being together will help your friendship grow. (4)
If you have a disagreement with your friend,it doesn't mean that she doesn't like you any more.Actually it means that she simply shares a different thought with you.Talk with your friend if this happens. (5)
Treat them well and care for each other.Being a great friend is a lot of work,but the work is well worth it.Go and be a good friend to someone.A friend can bring the best to you. 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從選項(xiàng)中選出能填入文中空白處的最佳選項(xiàng),選項(xiàng)中由一項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。
A.True friends are valuable. B.Friends don't always agree with each other. C.Teens shouldn't be allowed to choose friends. D.Your friend may even offer you advice when you need it. E.A good friend will share her feelings and thoughts with you. F.They are people who have a lot in common with each other.
22.Chinese people have enjoyed the beauty of lanterns for years.Lantern shows are held throughout the country on the Lantern Festival.Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing are two famous shows.In Northeast China,shows are held on snow and ice,creating a fantastic world of light and color. When talking about Chinese lanterns,people would think about a city in Southwest China's Sichuan province,Zigong,often known as the City of Lanterns.The custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong in the Tang Dynasty.Most Chinese lanterns are made of wire (金屬絲) and cloth.To add to its beauty,Zigong craftsmen(工匠) use many other materials,such as silk,bamboo,and even porcelain (瓷器). Many visitors come to Zigong to enjoy lanterns and other fun activities.The skillful hands of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this show abroad.The lantern shows have been held in more than 70 countries around the world.Zigong lanterns are now a name card for their hometown,as well as their motherland.
(1)Where are the lantern shows held in Northeast China?
(2)Which city is known as the City of Lanterns?
(3)When did the custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals begin?
(4)How do Zigong craftsmen make lanterns more beautiful?
(5)How many countries have the lantern shows been held around the world?