I’m Alfred. I was born with a problem in my backbone and mobility(行走能力）was a big challenge, but thanks to my teachers and friends, my school life was excellent.

My friends and I used to sit together and have lots of fun. Whenever we got a free period, we used to start shouting or play games. I would take part in all competitions, such as poetry writing, story writing and painting and all activities like Teachers’ Day or anybody’s birthday and had much fun.

My English teacher was very tall. The moment she would enter the class, we would all sit quiet and open the books. She would encourage me by giving me important assignments and also morning news to read during the assembly. She would come down and hear my English debate(辩论), which made me participate in all debate competitions.

The same was true of my biology and science teacher. She was very nice and sweet. She would always give me extra information on the biology project. I could not go to the lab for the practicals (lessons or exams in science, cooking etc. in which you have to do or make something yourself rather than write or read about it), so she would bring the lab down and help me with the biology and science practicals and would give me excellent marks.

My friends made me monitor and the naughty boys listen to me. My friends used to help me with my notes if I was absent. My teachers always gave me important project work and I felt proud when they patted me on the back after I finished it quickly and correctly.

I was never shouted at or made fun of or scolded(批评) by any of my friends and teachers. Today I saw the terrible punishments given to students on television news. I felt very sad.

I really want to express my love and thanks to all my wonderful teachers and friends, without whom my school life would not have been so excellent and unforgettable. I really pray to God that each child in the world is blessed with caring teachers and wants to attend school every day.

1.Alfred’s problem in his backbone _________ .

A．made him have fewer friends than others

B．prevented him enjoying an excellent school life

C．left him feeling down all the time in his life

D．made it impossible for him to move freely

2.How many Alfred’s teachers are mentioned in the passage?

A．One.             B．Two.              C．Three.            D．Four.

3.Alfred tried to do the following EXCEPT _________.

A．play games during a free period with his friends

B．take part in all competitions and all activities

C．go to the school lab to do the practicals

D．complete his project work quickly and correctly

4.The underlined part “patted me on the back” is closest in meaning to “_________”.

A．scolded and hit me                      B．encouraged and praised me

C．touched my backbone                    D．made me calm down

5.By writing the passage, Alfred aims to __________.

A．tell us how lucky a boy student he was

B．express his thanks to his teachers and friends

C．get understanding and care from more people

D．show us his great school achievements

The train started moving. It was （1） with people of all ages, mostly working men and women and college students. Near the window （2） an old man with his 30-year-old son.

As the train moved, the son seemed very （3）. "Look, Dad! The trees outside are very beautiful."

The behavior （举止） of the 30-year-old son made the other people on the train （4） strange about him. Somebody （5） talking about him. "That man seems to be a （6）," Jim said to his wife in a low voice.

Then it began to rain. Rain fell on some passengers （7） the open window. The 30-year-old man, filled with （8）, said, "Look, Dad! How beautiful the （9） is..."

Jim's wife became angry, as the rain was making her new clothes （10）.

"Old man, can't you see it's raining? （11） the window! （12） your son is not feeling well, take him to the hospital. Don't disturb the others on the train.'"

The old man replied, "We are on the way （13） from the hospital, My son was blind at birth. Only last week he was able to （14） again. Nature is very （15） to him. So please forgive us if we have disturbed you."

（   ） 1．A．busy              B．excited            C．popular             D．crowded

（   ） 2．A．lay                B．sat              C．moved            D．met

（   ） 3．A．sick                B．worried          C．excited            D．bored

（   ） 4．A．go                 B．feel               C．hear              D．watch

（   ） 5．A．enjoyed             B．continued          C．stopped          D．started

（   ） 6．A．fool                B．visitor             C．doctor           D．painter

（   ） 7．A．above              B．through            C．from            D．across

（   ） 8．A．pleasure            B．love               C．worry           D．pride

（   ） 9．A．woman             B．passenger          C．rain                D．world

（   ）10．A．small               B．nice               C．wet                 D．old

（   ） 11．A．Open             B．Close              C．Repair             D．Clean

（   ） 12．A．If             B．Because            C．Although           D．Until

（   ） 13．A．back            B．into               C．over              D．up

（   ） 14．A．write          B．listen              C．see               D．hear

（   ） 15．A．expensive        B．bad                C．boring           D．new

Mike works very long hours every day. He usually gets up at 17:00. He has a shower and makes his breakfast. What a funny time to make breakfast! After breakfast he practices his guitar, then he puts on his jacket and goes to work. To get to work, he takes the number17 bus to the Star Hotel. The bus usually leaves at 19:15. He works all night. People love to listen to him! He gets home at 7:00, and he watches the early morning news on TV. He goes to bed at 8:30, a tired but happy man. Can you think what his job is?
【小题1】How long does Mike work?

Mike works very long hours every day. He usually gets up at 17:00. He has a shower and makes his breakfast. What a funny time to make breakfast! After breakfast he practices his guitar, then he puts on his jacket and goes to work. To get to work, he takes the number17 bus to the Star Hotel. The bus usually leaves at 19:15. He works all night. People love to listen to him! He gets home at 7:00, and he watches the early morning news on TV. He goes to bed at 8:30, a tired but happy man. Can you think what his job is?

1.How long does Mike work?

A．7 hours           B．8 hours           C．about 9 hours      D．all night

2.He ____________ and makes his breakfast.

A．gets up                               B．takes a shower

C．works                                D．washes his face

3.What does Mike do after breakfast?

A．He goes to work.

B．He puts on his clothes.

C．He practices his guitar, then puts on his jacket and goes to work.

D．He practices his guitar.

4.Maybe he is ________________________.

A．a worker          B．a singer           C．a writer           D．a teacher

5.How does he go to work?

A．By car            B．By bikes           C．On foot           D．By bus