Not long ago, I made up my mind to read a lot of books to get more knowledge. So I went to the library and __36___ happily with several books. But after a few days, I felt impatient. The ___37__ of finishing all of them seemed impossible, because I always found it hard to ___38__ down to read a whole book. I didn’t know what to do with it. Then ___39___ one day I thought of “Why not make reading for fun?” it gave me __40___ again. Reading is a journey of spirit. Every time we read a book, we are actually(事实上) talking ___41___ the writer. I tried to put all my effort into his or her books, __42___ I could feel all of his or her happiness and sadness. Now books have become a part of my life.
Attitude (态度) can make a great ___43___. Someone once said, “Even though the situation is bad, people still have one freedom(自由) to __44___ their attitude.” So, don’t complain about study or work. It helps __45___. Try to see things from a different way. I’m sure this will change the situation and help you a lot.

【小题1】

A．sang B．jumped C．returned D．danced

【小题2】

A．way B．habit C．suggestion D．idea

【小题3】

A．calm B．sit C．lie D．turn

【小题4】

A．sadly B．quickly C．suddenly D．hardly

【小题5】

A．advice B．hope C．time D．knowledge

【小题6】

A．with B．about C．of D．at

【小题7】

A．because B．though C．but D．so

【小题8】

A．decision B．difference C．discussion D．promise

【小题9】

A．announce B．choose C．show D．hide

【小题10】

A．nothing B．anything C．everything D．something

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Life is not easy, so I’d like to say “When anything happens, believe in yourself.”

When I was 14, I was too nervous to talk to anyone. My classmate often l___1.__ at me. I was sad but could do nothing. Later, s___2.___happened. It changed my life. It was an English contest. My mother asked me to take part in it. What a terrible idea! It meant I had to s___3.__ in front of all the teachers and students of my school!

“Come on, boy. Believe in yourself. You are sure to w__4.___.” Then, Mother and I talked about many different topics. At last I c___5.___the topic “Believe in yourself”. I tried my best to r__6.____ all the speech and practice it over 100 times. W __7.____ my mother’s great love, I did well in my contest. I could h__8.___ believe my ears when the news came that I had won the first place. I heard the cheers from the teachers and students. Those c__9.__ who once looked down on me, now all said “Congratulation!” to me. My mother hugged me and cried excitedly.

S___10.___ then, everything has changed for me. When I do anything, I try to tell myself to be sure and I will find myself . I try to tell myself to be sure and I will find myself. This is true not only for a person but also for a country.

 

When I was about 13, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings (缺点). Sometimes she said I was lazy. Sometimes she said I wasn’t a good student.   【小题1】 . I tried to put up with (忍受) her as long as I could. At last, I became very angry.   【小题2】 .
My father listened to me quietly, and then he asked, “Are the things she said true or not? Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”
I returned to my room and I did as my father told me. To my surprise, I found that about half the things were true.   【小题3】 . He refused to take the list. “That’s just for you,” he said. “When something said about you is true, you’ll find it will be helpful to you. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you think is right.”
Many years have passed.   【小题4】 . In our life we often meet with some trouble and we often go to someone and ask for advice. For some advice you will treasure (珍惜) all your life!

A. I brought the list back to my father B. The situation often appears in my mind C. My mum didn’t like me D. I ran to my father E. Sometimes she said I talked too much

 

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1. When __________the Red Cross __________ (set) up ?

2. Who do you think ________ (win) the first prize in tomorrow’s competition?

3. My hair is too long. I will have it __________ (cut) this Saturday.

4. I tried many ways I could think of _________ (stop) the little boy from crying.

5. ---__________ Miss Gao ___________ (forgive) you for your mistakes? --- Not yet.

6. The students were made __________ (read) the text once more by Mr. Wu.

7. ---Why didn’t I see you at the concert?

---Because I didn’t go. I _________ (show) the visitors around our school.

8. Oil __________ (catch) fire easily. You must be very careful.

9. The disabled mustn’t _________ (laugh) at by anybody.

10. If I ___________ (have) a rest when he comes, please ask him to wait for a while in my office.

Everyone has worries. How do you deal with your worries? There is always something you can do to help yourself feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won't solve your problems.

Grades at school are often a top worry for kids, If you worry most about grades, ask yourself these questions:

     ●   Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?

     ●   How do I get ready for class? Do I go over my notes even when there isn't a test?

     ●   Do I have a good place to do my homework?

     ●   Have I tried different ways of studying?

If your worry is about a fight you had with your friend, you might write down ail the things you could do-write a note to him or her, invite him or her to watch a basketball game, say sorry to him or her and so on. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose one thing that could get your friend back.

You can ask for help when you're worried. You can find someone to talk to, such as your parents, friends, and teachers,

1.What do kids often worry most about?

    A. Their hobbies.                        B. Their homework.

    C. Their marks at school.                D. A fight with their friends.

2.According to the passage, when you're worried, you'd better _______.

    A. work hard                            B. talk to someone

    C. get ready for class                  D. write down your worries

3.What does the passage mainly tell us?

    A. Who is often worried.                  B. When people are worried.

    C. How to deal with worries,               D. What kinds of worries people have.