The Picture of Peace
When Mike was seven,he knew his dream was to be a photographer.He kept working on it for years.Recently,he was trying to take a picture of a sunset(日落) to enter the school (1) competition.
"Mom,it has been cloudy these days.I don't think I can get this picture!" Mike complained.
"Why not use one of your photos on the computer?" suggested Mom.
"I can't﹣the rules say the photos have to be taken with a traditional camera.We hand in a roll of film,it gets developed(冲洗胶卷) ,and we(2) one photo for the competition. "
"Why is a sunset so important?" Mom asked.
"The(3) of the competition is peace," Mike explained, "and I feel most peaceful seeing a sunset."
Zach,his six﹣year﹣old brother came out of the bedroom. " Hey,you want to take a picture of me?Look!" He put both arms over his head.
"Not right now," said Mike,laughing.
That very afternoon,Mike felt excited when he saw clear skies.He carefully lined up his shot(镜头) and waited(4) till the sun reached the ground.
"That's it!Perfect!" he shouted cheerfully.
The next morning,Mike noticed he could take one more picture to complete the roll of film,so he walked into Zach's room.Zach was (5) quietly with a teddy bear under his arm.Mike didn't wake Zach up,and carefully took a picture of him.
A week later,Mike got the photos.The sunset picture was the one he was most(6) to see.There it was!It was as nearly perfect as Mike had expected.
Then,he looked through the other photos.Suddenly,he stopped.His eyebrows(眉毛) rose as he (7) the photo of Zach.He looked back at the photo of the sunset,which seemed less perfect now.He (8) the two choices.Finally,he decided to hand in the photo of Zach for the competition.
(1)A.violin |
B.tennis |
C.photo |
D.chess |
(2)A.choose |
B.collect |
C.describe |
D.design |
(3)A.prize |
B.topic |
C.result |
D.purpose |
(4)A.politely |
B.bravely |
C.hopefully |
D.secretly |
(5)A.playing |
B.reading |
C.writing |
D.sleeping |
(6)A afraid |
B.eager |
C.surprised |
D.confused |
(7)A.studied |
B.shared |
C.copied |
D.fixed |
(8)A.changed |
B.offered |
C.accepted |
D.weighed |
When I was young,I was interested in Chinese movies that I wanted to know more about Chinese culture like Kungfu and Xiqu.I often(1) to go to China one day.
Luckily,when I was learning theater at university,I was provided with a chance to study(2) .There was a programme study Asian theater arts either in China or in India.I(3) to go to China and learn Beijing Opera in a Chinese theater school.The school offered me a place to practice.It was good(4) I could practice whenever I wanted.Also I had(5) lessons ﹣the teacher would give me one﹣to﹣one class for three hour.That was the best part of my study in China.I do appreciate(感激)this chance to(6) the beautiful art!
I got a lot from my study in China.It has greatly(7) me and helped me develop into a more skillful(8) .This Chinese art gives me plenty of(9) so I can use them when I perform (表演)other shows in Europe.I have(10) an art center to teach Beijing Opera,Now there are more fans of Beijing Opera in my country.
(1)A.chose |
B.managed |
C.forgot |
D.dreamed |
(2)A.here |
B.inside |
C.abroad |
D.online |
(3)A.failed |
B.decided |
C.regretted |
D.continued |
(4)A.until |
B.though |
C.unless |
D.because |
(5)A.easy |
B.private |
C.boring |
D.social |
(6)A.learn |
B.expect |
C.test |
D.celebrate |
(7)A influenced |
B.troubled |
C.guarded |
D.controlled |
(8)A.writer |
B.doctor |
C.actor |
D.pilot |
(9)A.orders |
B.clothes |
C.tools |
D.poems |
(10)A.kept off |
B.broken into |
C pointed out |
D.set up |
"Everybody, it' s time for our group project. Let's get to work!" says Ms.White.
Amy is the leader of one group. She is not (1) forward to working with her group because a boy named Ray is always absent from the group meetings.He doesn′ t follow the rules ,and he(2) to do any work.This slows the whole group down.
Amy considers telling Ms.White about these problems, but she doesn't want to get Ray in trouble.(3) , she decides to talk to him and find out what the(4) is. She says,"Everyone is working hard on our project. But so far, you haven't done anything. Is there something wrong?"
Ray thinks(5) for a few seconds, and finally says, "It' s not that I don't want to be in the (6) .Sometimes, I don' t really understand the things we' re learning. I know it' s not fair, but I don't want to say something stupid, so I do(7) .
Now Amy understands. Ray isn't (8) he just needs help!"From now on, she says,"I will do my best to help you feel more confident (自信的). Then you can do your share, and it will be (9) for everyone."Thank you! I'll try hard to do my part." says Ray.
Amy feels happy. She realizes that(10) about problems is better than keeping them as secrets.
(1)A. putting |
B. looking |
C. carrying |
D. taking |
(2)A. likes |
B. wants |
C. agrees |
D. refuses |
(3)A.Instead |
B. Also |
C. Although |
D. And |
(4)A. advice |
B. purpose |
C. problem |
D. suggestion |
(5)A. quietly |
B. happily |
C. strangely |
D. surprisingly |
(6)A. class |
B. group |
C. school |
D. work |
(7)A. everything |
B. something |
C. nothing |
D. anything |
(8)A.friendly |
B. honest |
C. brave |
D.lazy |
(9)A.fair |
B. unfair |
C. lucky |
D. unlucky |
(10)A. caring |
B. talking |
C. thinking |
D. dealing |
Our children grew up on peanut butter (花生酱) and jelly (果酱) sandwiches. The delicious jelly made them (1) , and homemade was the best choice. I wasn't the jelly maker in this big family. My(2) was. It was always there. Jelly making was just a way of life for her. She (3) did it, following the same steps﹣from picking the fruit to setting the finished jelly on the shelf.
In April, my mother left us forever. We decided to (4) potted things in the house. Each of us chose from the many pots of tomato juice, green beans and jelly. The other day I (5) the jelly for a quick sandwich. I suddenly(6) something that I had not paid attention to before. This was the last pot we would have from my mother's loving hands. Our children had never known a day without their grandmother's jelly. It seemed like such a small thing,(7) it was a great treasure. Holding the last pot in my hand, my (8) traveled back to the old days. I saw her crying on my wedding (婚礼). I saw her (9) and hugging our children.
I put the jelly back on the shelf. No longer was it just a pot of jelly.(10) it was there, my mother would always live on.
(1)A. angry |
B. disappointed |
C. pleased |
D. sad |
(2)A sister |
B. father |
C. husband |
D. mother |
(3)A. never |
B. always |
C. hardly |
D. seldom |
(4)A. divide |
B. sell |
C. spare |
D. waste |
(5)A. ran away |
B. took out |
C. threw away |
D. put away |
(6)A. searched |
B. created |
C. discovered |
D. realized |
(7)A. or |
B. and |
C. but |
D. so |
(8)A. hair |
B. memories |
C. hands |
D. head |
(9)A. beating |
B. picking |
C. kissing |
D. spreading |
(10)A. As long as |
B. As far as |
C. As well as |
D. As soon as |
Jenny,from Germany,spent some time traveling in India.While she was there,she stayed with her Indian friend,Leela.However,there were language problems.It was very(36) for her to communicate in the new environment,which was very different(37) that of her own country.
One day,together with Leela,Jenny went to(38) an orphanage( 孤儿院).All the children
there were very young.At first,Jenny was not sure if she could have a way to communicate with
hem.She went over to the children(39) and sat beside them.After some time,one of the
children(40) her.She felt a little relaxed and smiled back.Then she went close to the child.She slowly put her am around the child and started(41) a song in German.The child kept smiling
and started repeating the words after her.The words that came from the little mouth were different from those that Jenny sang,but the rhythm(节奏)was the same.Jenny sang a little more and the child followed her again.Wanting to join in the(42) ,another child went up to Jenny and started singing the rhythm.'Then more children joined.They(43) many smiles together.
From the other side of the hall,Leela was smiling and watching them.Noticing leela's eyes on her,Jenny had an exciting feeling from her heart:"See,I don't have any language problems.We(44) speak and communicate!"At that moment,she understood:we're all simple human,
and we have the.(45) to connect with each other.
36.A.nice |
B.dangerous |
C.difficult |
D.easy |
37.A.from |
B.for |
C.of |
D.away |
38.A.show |
B.visit |
C.build |
D.improve |
39.A.slowly |
B.early |
C.hardly |
D.easily |
40.A.looked at |
B.laughed at |
C.shouted at |
D.smiled at |
41.A.singing |
B.writing |
C.saying |
D.playing |
42.A.club |
B.talk |
C.fun |
D.dance |
43.A.forgot |
B.remembered |
C.shared |
D.missed |
44.A.can |
B.must |
C.need |
D.should |
45.A.pressure |
B.mistake |
C.custom |
D.ability |
As a child,I got angry quite easily and was not good at communicating with others.
I still remember it was an early autumn.Some (1) started to turn yellow and the weather became cool.One day,as I was getting ready for school,my mother carelessly handed me my father's vest(背心)instead of (2) .At that time,I was getting to have a (3) size than my father,so when I put on the vest,I felt as if I wasn't able to breathe! I realized that it was a small mistake which was(4) by my mother,but somehow the breathless feeling was so strong that it made me very angry.My mother said sorry with a smile,but I shouted at her (5) thinking much. I got it off my body so wildly that I made a hole in it.I put on my own vest and rushed out of the house (6) my mother could stop me.
Later,my mother shared her bad feelings with my father,"See what your son has done."Instead of saying he would scold (责备)or beat me,my father (7) asked my mother to mend the vest. Later when my mother told me about my father's response(反应),I felt terribly sorry for my bad behavior(行为).My father's gentle kindness taught me a lesson which I would (8) forget.
On that day,I decided not to let anger (9) me any longer. Of course,there are times when I am angry. However,whenever that happens,I will try to remember my father's (10) .It always reminds(提醒)me to think about others' feelings when I get angry.
(1)A.books |
B.walls |
C.photos |
D.leaves |
(2)A.hers |
B.his |
C.mine |
D.ours |
(3)A.thinner |
B.smaller |
C.larger |
D.shorter |
(4)A.given |
B.made |
C.shown |
D.chosen |
(5)A.without |
B.about |
C.with |
D.of |
(6)A.after |
B.before |
C.when |
D.since |
(7)A.sadly |
B.angrily |
C.bravely |
D.quietly |
(8)A.never |
B.often |
C.always |
D.sometimes |
(9)A.forget |
B.help |
C.leave |
D.control |
(10)A.vest |
B.school |
C.anger |
D.mistake |
I had nothing for breakfast that morning. I was so (1) that I could hear my stomach growling(咕咕叫)when Mr. Katter was lecturing on Asia history. So when the bell rang, I rushed to the dining hall at once. Minutes later, I stood in front of the counter(收银台), holding a tray(托盘) full of food.
"Three dollars," the lunch lady told me. I reached my hand into my (2) and felt nothing. The schoolbag was empty. I searched again. Still nothing. I was almost certain I put three bills in it last night. I put the schoolbag on the floor to search for the money again. As I finally (3) the money wasn't there, I could feel the(4) and fear washing over me.
Feeling quite(5) I didn't notice that another person had stepped up to the counter. When I finally looked up to tell the lunch lady my (6) .
"I'm sorry. I don't have any money with me."
"Honey, he paid for your lunch. You're good." the lunch lady said as she pointed to the direction the boy had gone.
I missed the chance to(7) him. He was nameless to me. He didn't (8) know me. But he paid for my lunch. Although it was only three dollars, I couldn't remember anyone doing something so nice for me.
A month later, on my way home, I saw an elderly woman struggling(费力) with heavy bags. I suddenly thought of the nameless boy who(9) me lunch.
"Excuse me, ma'am, do you need help?"
I'll never forget her (10) as I rushed forward to give her a hand. It's the very prize for my act of kindness.
(1)A.sad |
B.hungry |
C.quiet |
D.tired |
(2)A.overcoat |
B.trousers |
C.gloves |
D.schoolbag |
(3)A.realized |
B.described |
C.heard |
D.imagined |
(4)A.pleasure |
B.pity |
C.worry |
D.fun |
(5)A.lonely |
B.nervous |
C.bored |
D.weak |
(6)A.situation |
B.joke |
C.promise |
D.suggestion |
(7)A.visit |
B.interview |
C.thank |
D.question |
(8)A.only |
B.even |
C.still |
D.just |
(9)A.made |
B.handed |
C.ordered |
D.bought |
(10)A.silence |
B.sadness |
C.smile |
D.regret |
Full Moon,Full Feelings
Chinese people (21) been celebrating the Mid﹣Autumn Festival and enjoying mooncakcs for centuries.Mooncakcs are in the shape of a full moon on the Mid﹣Autumn night.They carry people's (22) to the families who they love and miss.
There are many traditional folk stories about this festival.(23) .most people think that the story of Chang'e is the most touching.Chang'e was Hou Yi's beautiful wife.After Hou Yi (24) he nine suns,a goddess gave him magic medicine to thank him.Whoever drank this could live forever,and Hou Yi planned to drink it with Chang'e,but a bad man called Pang Meng,tried (25) the medicine when Hou Yi was not at home.Chang'e refused to give (26) and drank it all.(27) a result,she became very light and flew up to the moon.Hou Yi was (28) sad that he called out her name to the moon every night.One night,he found that the moon was very (29) and round,so he could sec his wife there.He quickly laid (30) her favorite fruits and desserts in the garden.How he wished that Chang'e could come back!
After this,people started the tradition of admiring the moon and sharing mooncakes with their families.
21.A.have |
B.has |
C.had |
22.A.hope |
B.ideas |
C.wishes |
23.A.Whenever |
B.However |
C.Whatever |
24.A.shot down |
B.shot at |
C.shot to |
25.A.to steal |
B.stealing |
C.steal |
26.A.him to it |
B.it him |
C.it to him |
27.A.As |
B.With |
C.In |
28.A.very |
B.so |
C.too |
29.A.brightly |
B. bright |
C.brighter |
30.A.out |
B.away |
C.about. |
The out﹣of﹣door world is (31) of secrets.There are so many secrets,and they are so interesting that (32) men and women,boys and girls are busy (33) them.There are all kinds of animals and plants around us.The facts about how they live and grow (34) interesting.
Do you know that one of the (35) presidents of the US spent hours and hours studying birds?A businessman lives near New York City.He became so interested in insects that he began to (36) them.He now has over one hundred different kinds of insects.He keeps them carefully in glass boxes.
Now come with me,and I will help you find some of (37) secrets.Let us go quietly (38) the forests.Here we shall find how a hare (39) other hares where there is (40) .We shall follow a mother bear and her young ones when they try to (41) food and (42) for their long winter sleep.We shall watch bees dancing in the air to tell other bees (43) they can find food.I will show you (44) other interesting things,but the best thing I can teach you is to keep your eyes and ears (45) when you go outdoors.
31.A.fill |
B.filled |
C.full |
32.A.thousands of |
B.thousand |
C.thousand of |
33.A.to study |
B.studying |
C.study |
34.A.are |
B.is |
C.have |
35.A.more famous |
B.famousest |
C.most famous |
36.A.find |
B.take |
C.collect |
37.A.nature's |
B.nature |
C.natures' |
38.A.across |
B.through |
C.cross |
39.A.says |
B.tells |
C.talks |
40.A.dangerous |
B.safe |
C.danger |
41.A.lookup |
B.look after |
C.look for |
42.A.prepare |
B.ready |
C.provide |
43.A.when |
B.where |
C.that |
44.A.many |
B.much |
C.a lot |
45.A.open |
B.opening |
C.opened |
I have invented robots which improve the work of cars. My love of making things began(1) I was a kid. I really became excited about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.
One day in fourth grade, our(2) gave us a project in class. We had to write to a company and learn about the products. I thought and thought. (3) I chose the Thomas A. Edison Company. Soon after, the company sent me a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I enjoyed reading and re﹣reading about his (4) ! I like the recorded sound and the electric light most. The inventions were clearly printed on my brain.
My dad noticed my interest in inventing and(5) me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things. Once, I surprised my dad(6) a model plane I made. Later, we found a(7) model plane in a store. I learned that different inventors often invent similar things. It is not unusual for this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas(8) . Failure is a common part of the inventing.
As my father and I worked together, I began to realize that my dad was quite an inventor himself. He was always(9) a better way to do a simple job. His guiding hands, together with my(10) in inventing, led me to become an engineer and an inventor. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.
(1)A. before |
B. after |
C. when |
D. until |
(2)A. parent |
B. teacher |
C. inventor |
D. engineer |
(3)A. Easily |
B. Finally |
C. Safely |
D. Quickly |
(4)A. lights |
B. projects |
C. suggestions |
D. inventions |
(5)A. mistook |
B. refused |
C. chose |
D. encouraged |
(6)A. with |
B. about |
C. into |
D. from |
(7)A. different |
B. similar |
C. large |
D. small |
(8)A. work |
B. fail |
C. come |
D. end |
(9)A. looking at |
B. looking for |
C. looking after |
D. looking through |
(10)A. habit |
B. story |
C. interest |
D. plan |
Sara was sitting on the sofa and thinking about her birthday party.Because of the terrible storm,her (41) planned to have the party the next weekend.Sara didn't understand why.
"Sara,you can't sit there all day,"her mother said."We'll have your party next weekend.""It's (42) !My birthday is today,not next weekend!!"
Sara(43) .She wanted to watch anything that wasn't about the storm.(44) almost every station was talking about it."This storm is ruining(毁灭) everything.I can't(45) watch my favorite shows."
Her mother sat down next to her."The storm is ruining a lot.Look at that.Those people are trying to(46) their houses.Could you imagine if we lost our home?"
Sara looked at what was happening on the TV.The storm did look bad.She knew she'd be really sad if her family lost their(47) .
"What's going to happen to all those people?Will (48) be OK?"asked Sara.
"Usually when there's a big storm like this,people raise money and give away(捐赠) food and other things to the homeless families."
"I want to help too,"said Sara."Maybe I could(49) my birthday money to them.
Those people will need it more than me."
Her mother smiled."I (50) you,Sara.Helping others is a great way to weather(经受住) the storm."
41.A.friends |
B.classmates |
C.parents |
42.A.different |
B.great |
C.exciting |
43.A.went to the movie |
B.turned on the TV |
C.listened to the radio |
44.A.Or |
B.And |
C.But |
45.A.even |
B.just |
C.often |
46.A.count |
B.save |
C.push |
47.A.food |
B.money |
C.home |
48.A.we |
B.you |
C.they |
49.A.send |
B.pay |
C.lend |
50.A.am interested in |
B.am proud of |
C.am sorry for. |
A boy was sent by his parents to a boarding(寄宿) school.Before going to the boarding school,this boy was the(1) student in his class.He was the top in every competition.But the boy changed after leaving home and attending the boarding school.His grades(成绩) started dropping.He hated being in a group.He was(2) all the time.His parents started (3) the boy.So his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and talk with him.They sat by the lake near the school.The father started to ask him some(4) about his classes,teachers and sports.After some time his dad said,"Dear,do you know(5) I'm here today?"
The boy answered back,"To check my(6) ?"
"No,no."his dad(7) ,"I'm here to tell you that you are the most important person for me.I want to see you happy.I don't care about grades.I care about you.I care about your happiness.YOU ARE MY LIFE"
These words caused the boy's eyes to fill(8) tears.He hugged his dad.They didn't say(9) to each other for a long time.The boy knew there was someone on this Earth who cared for him (10) .Today this young man is in college and is at the top of his class.No one has ever seen him sad!
1.A.fastest |
B.worst |
C.best |
D.healthiest |
2.A.excited |
B.lonely |
C.active |
D.honest |
3.A.calling on |
B.looking for |
C.finding out |
D.worrying about |
4.A.agreements |
B.reasons |
C.questions |
D.lessons |
5.A.when |
B.where |
C.how |
D.why |
6.A.grades |
B.groups |
C.sports |
D.health |
7.A.read |
B.replied |
C.wrote |
D.thought |
8.A.with |
B.up |
C.in |
D.out |
9.A.nothing |
B.something |
C.anything |
D.everything |
10.A.hardly |
B.quickly |
C.heavily |
D.deeply. |
L Ming is a middle school student.He lives (41) a small village far from the school.
Li Ming has to (42) up early in the morning,After a quick (43) ,he runs to get to school on time.His father want to (44) a bike for him.Li Ming knows that his mother is always (45) and needs much money to buy medicine. (46) he doesn't agree with his father to buy a bike.He keeps running to
(47) everyday. Now he is very strong. He is never late for school and his teachers often praise(表扬) (48) .
Last week there was a sports meeting in his school.Li Ming ran (49) than any other boy and won the boys' 1,(500meters. (50) whole school cheered for him. He was very happy.
41.A.past |
B.on |
C.in |
42.A.get |
B.stand |
C.look |
43.A.breakfast |
B.meeting |
C.sleep |
44.A.put |
B.buy |
C.take |
45.A.free |
B.lazy |
C.ill |
46.A.Or |
B.But |
C.SO |
47.A.game |
B.school |
C.party |
48.A.him |
B.her |
C.it |
49.A.fast |
B.faster |
C.fastest |
50.A.The |
B.A |
C.An |
阅读下面短文,从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.
Do you know One Belt,One Road?We also call it the Modern Silk Road.And Zhang Qian was an early traveler of the Ancient Silk Road.He was probably the first(1) to bring back good information about the central Asian lands to China.
In 138BC,Han Wudi sent Zhang Qian to the Yue﹣chi people to ask for their(2) against the Xiongnu who often infringed(侵犯)them.(3) ,on the way to the Western Regions,he was caught by the Xiongnu people.Zhang had to stay with them(4) about 10years before he got away.When Zhang finally(5) the Yue﹣chi in the North India,he was(6) to find that they didn't want to fight against the Xiongnu people.
On(7) return journey,Zhang Qian and his men were(8) again.It was not until 125BC that they returned to China.(9) Zhang didn't finish his job,he learned a lot about the places,people,customs and cultures of the 36kingdoms(王国)in the Western Regions.
Later Han Wudi sent Zhang to the West again.Zhang's journey to the West helped(10) international trade,especially in silk,between China and the West.That's the Ancient Silk Road.
1.A.men |
B.man's |
C.man |
D.men's |
2.A.question |
B.help |
C.knowledge |
D.answer |
3.A.Happily |
B.Excitedly |
C.Luckily |
D.Unfortunately |
4.A.for |
B.since |
C.at |
D.in |
5.A.arrived |
B.reached |
C.got |
D.liked |
6.A.comfortable |
B.disappointed |
C.excited |
D.enjoyable |
7.A.him |
B.he |
C.his |
D.himself |
8.A.caught |
B.made |
C.served |
D.heard |
9.A.But |
B.As |
C.Because |
D.Although |
10.A.use |
B.get |
C.develop |
D.see. |
A British boy named Seb Clover has a fantastic and exciting hobby﹣sailing.He sailed his 9.8﹣metre﹣long boat 5000km (41) .Tenerife to Antigua.Fifteen﹣year﹣old Seb has become one of (42) ,people to sail alone across the Atlantic Ocean so far.Seb said,"Sometimes I was afraid.
But I still enjoyed every moment.The (43) ,thing was seeing fish and other sea animals swimming close to the boat,and the worst part of the journey was when I ran out of chocolate."
Seb (44) boats since he was very young and (45) to get ready for this journey when he was only twelve.Seb said,"I enjoyed sailing alone,but I'm looking (46) to going back to school now."Seb (47) twice a day for a year by his coach and a half year to prepare for the sailing.He also held fundraisers(募捐会),not only (48) the cost of sailing,but also to (49) money for an organization which helps (50) persons.Sed said,"Any teenager can do this and all they have to do is to have a try."
41.A.from |
B.across |
C.through |
D.on |
42.A.young |
B.the youngest |
C.the younger |
D.younger |
43.A.worse |
B.worst |
C.better |
D.best |
44.A.sails |
B.sailed |
C.has sailed |
D.sailing |
45.A.has started |
B.started |
C.will start |
D.starts |
46.A.forward |
B.for |
C.after |
D.up |
47.A.has trained |
B.will be trained |
C.trained |
D.was trained |
48.A.wait for |
B.pay for |
C.to pay for |
D.to wait for |
49.A.research |
B.raise |
C.rise |
D.receive |
50.A.carelessly |
B.carefully |
C.homelessness |
D.homeless. |
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