From my father I have learned a lot. And I’m very thankful to him. I remember when I was a child my father always got up very early, quietly putting on his clothes and going off to work. To arrive in time to open his tiny store at 8:30, he needed to leave our apartment at 6:30. After all, he had to take a bus and then the subway. The last journey was a long walk through a neighborhood much of which was full of the smell of rubbish. I learned: it is very important to work. No excuse.
When I was 12, I would, on some Saturdays, go to my father’s store to help out. After helping set up the outside clothing display, for the rest of the day, I’d watch to make sure no one stole anything. When I noticed someone looking unusual or strange, I would look the person in the eye, smile and say, “May I help you?” Usually that worked, but sometimes, someone would run off with something. The first time, I ran after the thief but my father shouted, “Martin, stop! There is no need to do that.” It’s true that safety is more important than money.
After 10 years of hard work, he saved up enough money to buy his first car, a cheap one—he wouldn’t buy one until he could afford to pay for it without borrowing money. I learned: buy only what you can afford. Buying necessary food and clothing won’t make us go in debt(债务). The unnecessary things won’t give us happiness, which comes from achievement only.
小题1: What shop did the author’s father own?

A．A bookshop.	B．A coffee shop.
C．A clothing shop.	D．A food shop.

小题2: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．The author ran after thieves many times.

B．The author thanked his father a lot.

C．The author’s father worked very hard.

D．The author’s father made some money.

小题3: All the following are talked about in the passage EXCEPT       .

A．the importance of working

B．the good ways to keep healthy

C．that safety comes before money

D．that it’s bad to spend more than you make

小题4: According to the author, what usually makes people go in debt?

A．To rent a house for the family.

B．To send their children to school.

C．To enjoy something unnecessary.

D．To buy enough food for the family.

小题5: What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to live a happy life.

B．What makes a person successful.

C．The help the author got from his father.

D．What the author learned from his father.

Practicing yoga(瑜伽) is a helpful, popular way to keep fit. It has many followers around the world. There are many kinds of yoga. You may have heard of “hot yoga” before. Now, in India, a new kind of yoga, water yoga, is becoming more and more popular among the local people.
In the city of Agra, people practice yoga in water. It is more difficult to practice yoga in water than on land. But practicing yoga in water can be good for your flexibility (灵活性).
Harish Chaturvedi, a lawyer, teaches people water yoga for free—even the poor people can learn from him. “Water yoga can become more popular than other kind of yoga, because the body does not get tired so quickly,” he said. “Everybody can learn to swim, but if they learn yoga at the same time, they will never feel tired.”
“The level of Oxygen(氧气) is very high in water, and you will not have any breathing problem,” he added.
Harish believes that water yoga really helps people to keep away from illness. He mainly trains children. He has classes at the swimming pool of a local sports room regularly. Many children are interested in it and come to team from him.
“Harish is very good at performing yoga in water,” said Sudhir Narayan, a water yoga student. “He is teaching children free of cost and that is a very good thing.”
小题1:What is Harish Chaturvedi?

A．A teacher.	B．A lawyer.
C．A doctor.	D．A swimmer.

小题2:Why is water yoga more popular than others?
A. Because you can learn to swim at the same time. 
B. Because you don’t get tired so quickly.
C. Because it can keep people fat.
D. Both A and B.
小题3: The underlined phrase “for free” in the passage means _______.

A．快乐地	B．自由地
C．免费地	D．规律地

小题4:There are more _______ than _______ in Harish’s yoga class.

A．children; adults	B．adults; childr
C．women; men	D．olds; adults

小题5: What can be the best title of the passage?

A．Ways to keep fit	B．Water yoga in India
C．Hot yoga in the world	D．Harish Chaturvedi and his classes

Do your parents make you do lots of after-school activities? My parents did. I used to listen to them. But now, I decide to think for           .
My parents made me do a lot of after-school activities: taking guitar lessons, taking         class, playing tennis and doing different kinds of other things.
I didn’t like many of them. I often asked my parents to stop         me.
This year, I will stop some activities. I decide to         the guitar because I don’t like to play it at all. I think I can learn English by myself at home         I won’t go to the English class any more
My mother doesn’t think that I get enough         . But I don’t think so.I walk two miles to school every day. I think that is         for me. So I don’t want to play tennis.
One day, my mother         me to go to a swimming club, but I refused.She was         and said,“The more you study, the more skills you will have, and then the more independent you will be.”          she’s right, but I really don’t want to go.
Dear friends, am I right? What will you do if you meet the situation?

小题1:	A．herself B．themselves C．myself D．ourselves

小题2:	A．Chinese B．English C．math D．science

小题3:	A．dropping B．offering C．beating D．pushing

小题4:	A．give up B．make up C．take up D．set up

小题5:	A．and B．so C．but D．or

小题6:	A．exercise B．food C．sleep D．study

小题7:	A．bad B．easy C．important D．enough

小题8:	A．allowed B．hated C．asked D．helped

小题9:	A．nervous B．excited C．angry D．glad

小题10:

A．Instead B．Maybe C．However D．Anyway

We often find that weekends and holidays feel so short while classes and work feel so long. Actually, though,
we know that this is not true. But we still wonder where that strange feeling comes from.
In fact, this is one of the ways that we're tricked by time, according to the website All That Is Interesting. The website lists several wrong impressions we often have about time. Let's have a look.
First of all, emotions affect our time-keeping abilities: Negative emotions, especially anxiety and boredom, make time seem longer because they make us concentrate more on the passage of time. However, when we are enjoying ourselves, we pay more attention to what we are doing and are likely to lose track of（失去对….的意识） time.
Here is another example. In 2007, a group of scientists carried out a test. In the test, people fell 50 meters into a safety net and were then asked about their experience. Although the experience took shorter than 3 seconds, the people thought it was much longer than it actually was.
This is because of the way our bodies reply to danger, according to the scientists. Our bodies produce a chemical called adrenaline (肾上腺素) when we are faced with danger. It allows us to concentrate better so that we can stay alive. As a result, we are able to remember far more details(细节)over a short period of time, which makes it seem like time is going more slowly.
Another situation when we make mistakes about time is when we take afternoon naps（午觉）． Have you ever had trouble telling what time it is after a long nap? That's because the best amount of time for a nap is 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, you enter a new stage of sleep called slow-wave sleep. If you wake up mid-way in this stage, it will take a while before you can correctly perceive（感知） time again.
Yes, time can be mysterious and there is no way to control it So, perhaps the best thing to do is to make good use of every minute.
小题1: According to the passage, what possibly makes people feel so long ?

A．weekends and holidays	B．weekends and work
C．classes and work	D．holidays and work

小题2:Which is NOT the wrong impressions that we often have about time according to the website listing?

A．negative emotions	B．positive emotions
C．adrenaline	D．scientists

小题3:According to the passage, in which situation do we make mistakes about time?

A．We have many problems left in the test paper, but the time is up.

B．We have a math test when we fall down from a high place.

C．We may have trouble telling what time it is after a long nap.

D．We go to school on the school bus as usual on weekdays.

小题4:According to the passage , what will NOT happen when we are faced with danger ?

A．Our bodies will produce a chemical called adrenaline.

B．We are able to feel that time seems to go more slowly.

C．Adrenaline will make us concentrate better to stay alive.

D．We will forget far more details over a short period of time.

小题5:Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage ?

A．Negative emotions, especially anxiety and boredom, make time seem longer because they make us concentrate more on the passage of time.

B．When we are enjoying ourselves, we pay more attention to what we are doing and we are able to feel like time is going more slowly.

C．If we wake up mid-way after a long nap, it will take a while before we can correctly perceive time again

D．Time can be mysterious and there is no way to control it. So, perhaps the best thing to do is to make good use of every minute.

A businessman sent his son to learn the secret of happiness from the wisest man. The boy walked through the desert for forty days      he reached a beautiful castle at the top of a mountain where the Sage (圣人) lived.
When he      a room, he saw lots of strange views: businessmen coming and going, a small music group      sweet music, and all kinds of delicious dishes on a large table.
The Sage      everyone. The young man had to wait for two hours until it was his     .
        enough patience, the Sage listened to the boy, but he was too      to explain to him the secret of happiness.      he suggested that the boy would walk around his palace and come back in two hours.
“However,” he added, handing the boy a teaspoon with two drops of oil in it, “while you walk,      this spoon and don’t let the oil spill.”
The boy began to walk around the palace,      keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. At last he returned to the Sage.
“So,” asked the Sage, “did you notice anything amazing in my palace?”     , the boy said that he had seen nothing. He was only concentrating on the     .
“OK. Now go back and see the wonders of my world,” said the Sage. Now more     , the boy took the spoon and walked again through the palace. Returning to the Sage, he exactly reported all      he had seen.
“But where is the oil?” asked the Sage. Looking down at the spoon, the boy realized that he had spilled it all.
“Well, the secret of happiness lies in looking at all the wonders of the world and never      the two drops of oil in the spoon,” the Sage said with a smile. They were both important. Then the boy realized what happiness was.

小题1:	A．until B．unless C．after D．while

小题2:	A．saw B．left C．entered D．lived

小题3:	A．hearing B．writing C．enjoying D．playing

小题4:	A．looked for B．conversed with C．heard from D．knew about

小题5:	A．time B．way C．turn D．duty

小题6:	A．To B．For C．In D．With

小题7:	A．busy B．angry C．happy D．funny

小题8:	A．Though B．While C．Because D．Since

小题9:	A．catch B．fetch C．grab D．take

小题10:

A．never B．nearly C．always D．sometimes

小题11:

A．Interested B．Terrified C．Embarrassed D．Excited

小题12:

A．spoon B．man C．castle D．palace

小题13:

A．carefully B．freely C．luckily D．difficultly

小题14:

A．what B．which C．who D．that

小题15:

A．forgetting B．minding C．realizing D．considering

On the way back from work every evening, more often than not there would be a homeless man standing at the exit of the freeway (快车道). He looked to be in his late 40s but was probably a lot younger. He had shoulder length straight black hair and a short beard.
Every day after work I would remember to gather any spare change, and put it aside to give to him if I saw him. A feeling of joy would come over me every time I saw him, while coming off the ramp (坡道). So did he. Sometimes the red light would be on for a minute and we would ask each other about our day. His answer would always be the same, “I’m blessed!”
Then one day I was called into my boss’s office and was told that I was being laid off. For the rest of that day all I could think of was “how am I going to provide for my kids as a mother, how am I going to pay rent?”
Needless to say that on my way home that day I was very sad and upset. I didn’t remember to look for my spare change and keep it ready like I usually did. Yet there he was as always, as I turned the ramp. He set his eyes on me, while still smiling and waving at others as usual.
While I was waiting for the red light to turn, he strolled (闲逛) over to my car. He had a big smile. He looked at me straight in the eyes and said, “Today I will give you a dollar.” He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a dollar bill.
You see that day he taught me a valuable lesson more than a dollar bill. No matter what material things are taken from you, no one can take away your choice to be joyful. Every time I’m faced with challenges, I think of the homeless man’s valuable lesson and remember that I am blessed.
小题1: The writer would have a short conversation with the homeless man when                .

A．she waited for the red light to turn

B．she gave spare change to him

C．she had a good time that day

D．she wanted to know how he lived

小题2: Why did the writer feel sad and upset after out of the boss’s office?

A．Because she was criticized by the boss.

B．Because a new job was offered to her.

C．Because she was laid off by the boss.

D．Because there was something wrong with her job.

小题3: What is NOT true about the homeless man from the passage?

A．He would be seen at the exit of the freeway.

B．He usually smiled and waved at others.

C．He had a deep impression on the writer.

D．He felt joyful only when money was offered to him.

小题4:The homeless man gave the writer a dollar because                     .

A．he had collected a lot of money

B．he wanted to pay back her

C．he knew what she experienced

D．he wanted her to be happy

小题5: The writer learned from the story that                        .

A．a dollar bill will be enough to make you happy

B．each of us has been blessed all the time

C．whenever it is, we should choose to help others

D．it is more than money that brings us happiness

As a teenager，I am often asked what I am going to be in the future. A lawyer？A doctor？Or a scientist？No，my ideal career is to be a teacher. One of the ____for that is I want to be a teacher like Mr. Chen.
“Look！Do you know what it is？A-ha，it’s the_____!And it will always move around the sun.” Mr. Chen said and pointed to his head. He then touched the nose and ___, “Can you tell me the name of this mountain? It is the highest mountain on Earth! What’s the _______of it? Yes, it’s 8844.43 metres.”  I’ll never forget my first geography lesson. He was______humorous that we all fell in love with his lessons______. It’s Mr. Chen who opened the door of geography for us.
Generally speaking, most of the teachers are strict   students and sometimes a little bit demanding（苛求的）, not so with Mr. Chen. He is a lighthouse, showing us the way to the treasure of knowledge. He is a friend and easy to get    with, always encouraging us to speak out loud without  our shyness and other disadvantages. He is an example, volunteering his time to students and other teachers.
One day I happened to meet him in the hospital. Seeing the cut on his arm, I realized he was donating his    . I was moved and was     another lesson, a lesson of love and devotion.
Every time I see my globe（地球仪）, it would   me of Mr. Chen. He is the most unforgettable teacher I have    met and he will always be. Someday I hope I am      to be a teacher like him.
Thank you, Mr. Chen, thank you for making learning not a job but a joy.
Thank you for helping me to discover what I do best and to do it even     
Thank you for understanding all of us and giving us the time and care each of us needs.

小题1:	A．replies B．reasons C．rewards D．results

小题2:	A．moon B．earth C．star D．sun

小题3:	A．advised B．announced C．added D．answered

小题4:	A．distance B．weight C．size D．height

小题5:	A．very B．too C．really D．so

小题6:	A．at present B．at once C．at times D．at first

小题7:	A．with B．to C．in D．for

小题8:	A．away B．together C．angry D．along

小题9:	A．thinking B．caring C．considering D．supposing

小题10:

A．money B．blood C．clothes D．time

小题11:

A．taught B．given C．taken D．had

小题12:

A．remembers B．represents C．warns D．reminds

小题13:

A．just B．never C．ever D．yet

小题14:

A．able B．about C．allowed D．available

小题15:

A．well B．good C．better D．best

Did you know that people without friends are more likely to die an early death? It’s true. Just ask science. The following types of friends are just what you need.
A Loyal(忠诚的) Best Friend
Everyone needs a loyal best friend who will support them no matter what happens . This is the kind of friend who knows all of your deepest and darkest secrets, but still loves you all the same.
An Adventurous Friend
We live in a big world where there are so many places to see, people to meet, and experiences to be had. We all need an adventurous friend who will pull us out of our shells and introduce us to new ideas, cultures and activities.
A Wise Mentor
If you have someone smart, inspiring (启发灵感的) and admirable (令人敬佩的) in your life, you’re extremely lucky. He’s simply someone who’s a few steps ahead (在…之前) of you in life and has enough wisdom and patience to guide you in the right direction. Being around such a person will challenge us to better ourselves every day.
A Friendly Neighbor
These days, a lot of people don’t know their own neighbors. It’s a shame, because some neighbors can be the nicest and most helpful people ever. If you’re on a vacation, and you suddenly realize that you forgot to lock the front door, you can call up your trusty neighbor and ask them to lock it for you.
With those friends in your life, you’re sure to live a long and happy life!
小题1:We need _______ to support us whatever happens.

A．a loyal friend	B．an adventurous friend
C．a wise mentor	D．a friendly neighbor

小题2:An adventurous friend can introduce us something _______.

A．boring	B．hot
C．old	D．new

小题3:What does the underlined word “mentor ”mean?

A．教授

B．导师

C．教练

D．军师

小题4:A wise mentor is someone who is ________.

A．smart, tall and rich

B．tall, rich and outgoing

C．smart, inspiring and admirable

D．tall, inspiring and admirable

小题5:It can be _______ that you don’t know your neighbors according to the article.

A．a pity	B．a shame
C．important	D．normal

To Max Today we had to let you go, It broke our hearts in two, We had to leave you at that place, Alone and feeling blue, The only thing that we could do, Was to drive back home and cry, For we just couldn’t keep you, No matter (无论) how we tried, You’ll never be forgotten, As long as we two live, You gave us all the love, A little dog could give, Looking at your small hutch, We know you are not with us, From this moment on, We begin to miss you much, We’ll think about you often, And wanna know where you are, And in our hearts we’ll hear your bell, Tinkling from afar (远处).

小题1: The writer wrote this poem to ________.

A．their new friend	B．their own son
C．the new master of their dog	D．their pet dog

小题2:. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．The dog lived in a small hutch before.

B．The writer and the dog loved each other.

C．The dog came back with his bell.

D．The dog no longer lives with the writer now.

小题3:. How did the writer feel when he was writing the poem?

A．Sad.	B．Happy.
C．Excited.	D．Nervous.

Peter kept his eyes on the grounds. He felt like there was a heavy weight on his shoulders as he walked home alone. It was the       day of his life. His      would not stop thinking about what happened only just an hour ago on the soccer field. How could he have missed scoring that goal? He had let his whole team down.     stupid mistake made him angry. His team had lost the game because of him. He was really worried that his coach might kick him off the team.
       he walked through the door, his father asked, “ What’s wrong, son?” Peter’s feeling were        all over his face. “I lost the game,” Peter replied. Then he went into his room         a       another word. Ten minutes later, Peter heard his father knocking on his bedroom door. He opened the door to let him in.
“Look, Peter. I don’t know what happened. But whatever it was, don’t be too       on yourself.”
“I lost the game, Dad. I      my team. They’ll      never let me play again.”
“Soccer is about team     . You’re not the only reason your team lost. If you have a good team, you should support each other. Besides, winning or losing is only half the game.         half is learning how to communicate with your teammates and learning from your mistakes.
Peter didn’t say anything, but what his father said made him think carefully.
The next day, Peter went to soccer practice with         rather than fear in his heart. “Hey, guys” he said to his teammates. “I’m really sorry about yesterday. We were so        to winning that game. But I think if we     to pull together, we’re going to win the next one.”
To his surprise and relief, his teammates all nodded in agreement.
“Yeah,” they said, “don’t worry about it. It’s never just one person’s fault. We should think about                we can do better next time.”
Peter smiled. It made him feel lucky to know that he was on a winning team.

小题1:	A．best B．worst C．latest D．newest

小题2:	A．mind B．heart C．head D．brain

小题3:	A．Its B．Their C．Our D．His

小题4:	A．As well as B．As soon as C．As long as D．As far as

小题5:	A．said B．read C．spoken D．written

小题6:	A．without B．except C．besides D．including

小题7:	A．upset B．strong C．hard D．worried

小题8:	A．failed B．lost C．missed D．beat

小题9:	A．probably B．always C．hardly D．really

小题10:

A．time B．effort C．money D．energy

小题11:

A．Another B．Other C．The other D．The others

小题12:

A．courage B．confidence C．happiness D．worries

小题13:

A．lucky B．used C．close D．familiar

小题14:

A．continue B．complain C．compare D．complete

小题15:

A．why B．how C．where D．what