At a nation’s saddest moment, its greatest heroes are born.

　　On September 11th, 2001, many police officers and government officials in America worked day and night to save lives from the big fire at the World Trade Centre. And in Japan, after the serious earthquake, a group of workers showed their courage.

　　The earthquake on March 11th made Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant(福岛核电站) turn off and stop its protective cooling systems. And later, a fire broke out.  Workers were told that the plant’s radiation(辐射) could be harmful to human health. Hundreds of workers left the plant quickly. However, a group of workers decided to fight against the fire and the damage, though they knew it could cause very serious health problems. There were 50 workers in all, so they were also named the "Fukushima 50". The workers worked in shifts(轮班).

　　People knew little about the workers, who were mainly experts (专家) with the skills to control the situation. One woman said that her father had volunteered to stay there. “I heard that he volunteered even though he would retire(退休) in just half a year and my eyes were filled with tears. I am really proud of him. And I pray for his safe return.”

　　1.The passage mainly tells us                           .

　　A. what happened in America on September 1lth, 2001

　　B. "Fukushima 50" stayed in the nuclear power plant bravely

　　C. who saved many lives from the big fire at the World Trade Centre

　　D. what Japanese government did after the nuclear power plant was turned off

　2. Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant was turned off because                          .

　　A. there were no heroes there        B. many workers left the plant

　　C. it was destroyed by a big fire      D. the earthquake damaged it heavily

　　3.        workers stayed in Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant after the earthquake.

　　A. 11             B. 50              C. 100             D. 150

　　4. Which of the following is TRUE?

　　A. The woman was happy to know his father was there.

　　B. A woman’s father who had retired from work still stayed there.

　　C. Little was known about the workers when the passage was written.

　　D. The workers didn’t know staying in the nuclear plant was harmful to their health.

　　5. The writer thinks                          .

　　A. American police officers were very strong

　　B. the nuclear radiation would do no damage to humans

　　C. all the workers who stayed in the plant should return quickly

　　D. all the workers who stayed in the plant are great heroes

 

Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy, ___26____ few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not___27____ lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make ___28___ own happiness. Here are ____29____ ways help you be happier.

____30____ secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often , we spend so much time _____31_____about the future—for example ,getting into college or getting a good job----that we fail to enjoy the _____32_____you should enjoy simple pleasures such as ____33____ a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends tend to live happier and healthier lives.

The second secret to leading a happy life is to be _____34_____. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport. You can forget about your problems, and _____35_____ think about the activity.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping _____36_____ .According to studies, people feel good _____37_____ they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do _____38______for someone. You can help a friend _____39_____ his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbour, or simply help out around the house by ___40_____ the dishes.

( 　 ) 26. A and.　　　　　 B. as　　　　 C. or　　　　 D. but

( 　 ) 27. A . accept　 　　 B. take　 　　　C. bring 　　 D.fetch

( 　) 28. A. us　　　　　 B. our　　　　 C. ours　　　 D. we

( 　) 29. A .few　　　　 B. a few　　　 C. a little　　 D. little

( 　) 30. A. The first　　　 B. At first　 　 C. First of all　 D. First

( 　) 31. A. thinking　　　 B. think　　　 C. to think　 　 D. thinks

( 　) 32. A. past　　　　　 B. present　　 C. future　　 　D. now

( 　) 33. A. seeing　　　　 B. watching　　 C. reading　　 D. looking

( 　 ) 34. A. active　　　　 B. quiet　　　 C. strict　　　 D. rude

( 　 ) 35. A. ever　　　　 B. never　　　 C. only　　 　D. already

( 　) 36. A. another　　　 B. other　　　 C. others　　　 D. the other

( 　) 37. A. what　　　　 B. when　　　 C. where　　　 D. which

( 　) 38. A. something nice 　　　　　　　　B. anything difficult

C. something difficult　　　　　　　 D. anything nice

( 　) 39. A. discussing　　 　B. discussed　 C. discuss　　 D. to discussed

( 　) 40. A. wash　　　　 B. to wash　　 　 C. washed　　　 D. washing

After reading John's and Nancy's articles on the website’ Schools Around the World’, Daniel writes about his school life and sends it to the website. Read his article.

Life in a Beijing school

The school

 　My name is Daniel. I am in Grade 8. This is my second year at secondary school. When we finish Grade 9, we have to take an exam to continue our studies. We go to school five days a week and have 7 chasses every day. We study Maths, Chinese and English. We also have other subjects, for example, Science, Geography, History and Computer Studies. Computer Studies is my favourite subject.

After-school activities

 　We have different clubs to join after school. Some clubs are for fun ,such as the Guitar Club, the Chess Club and the Basketball Club. Some clubs are for study, such as the Maths Club and the Geography Club. I am a member of the English Singing Club. It is fun to sing English songs.

 　Big brothers and sisters

We are in a mixed school with 1,800 students. Many new students need help to learn more about the new school. They may have problems with their new school life. When they have problems, they sometimes do not want to tell the teachers. They may feel better if they can talk to the older students. In our school, students in senior levels can join the Helping Hands Club. These big brothers and sisters talk to the new students and try to help them with their problems.

 　In China, everybody thinks going to school is very important. We are happy to be at school. And I should say, our school is the best!

　

Other teenagers on the website write e-mails to Daniel and ask him about his school life in Beijing. Help him answer their questions. Circle the correct letters.

(1) When will you take the exam to continue your studies?

　　A　In Grade 7.

　　B　In Grade 8.

　　C　When I finish Grade 9.

(2) Do you go to school on Saturday?

　　A　Yes, I do.

　　B　No, I don’

　　C　Yes, sometimes.

(3)Are there any girls in your school?

　　A　Yes, there are.

　　B　No, there aren't.

　　C　I don't know.

(4) Who can be big brothers and sisters?

　　A　Teachers.

　　B　New students.

　　C　Students in senior levels.

(5) How many students are there in your school?

　　A　1,800.

　　B　More than 2,000.

　　C　Less than 1,150.