Before you make friends, you have to decide who you want to be your friends. Most people like to have friends who like to do the same kinds of things they do.
The quickest way to make a friend is to smile. When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. It may not be easy at first to smile, but remember most people will stay away from a scared or angry looking face.
One easy way to start a conversation with someone is to say something nice about him. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. Doesn’t it make you want to keep talking to that person?
Ask your new friends questions about themselves. Who’s their favorite singer, where do they live, what do they do after school are all good questions to start a conversation. Make sure you have something to add to the conversation, too. When someone asks you a question, do have an answer for them. There is nothing that will stop a conversation quicker than a shrugfor an answer.
Kids who show an interest in other kids and who are kind and friendly make good friends. Remember, everyone wants to be around people who like to do similar things and people who are nice to them.
小题1:This passage gives us some advice on_______.| A．how to make friends | | B．what kind of person you can make friends with | | C．how to start a conversation | | D．the importance of smile |
小题2:Most people like to make friends with those________.| A．who are sad every day | | B．who share the same interest | | C．who are fond of talking | | D．who say bad things to them |
小题3:According to the third paragraph, most people enjoy talking to one_______.| A．who is always smiling | | B．who seems to be friendly | | C．who praises them | | D．who points out their shortcomings |
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小题1:A
小题2:B
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试题分析：文章主要讲述如何交朋友。最快捷的方式是微笑，以赞美的方式开始话题，还要投其所好，这样的话才能交到更多的朋友。
小题1:主旨大意题。根据第二段首句“The quickest way to make a friend is to smile”及第三段“One easy way to start a conversation with someone...”可得知答案。
小题2:细节理解题，根据首段“...do the same kinds of things they do”及末段“...do similar things”可知志趣相投的人容易成为朋友，B项符合 .
小题3:细节理解题。从第三段Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you知道人们喜欢同赞扬自己的人交谈.
点评：文章主要讲述如何交朋友。文章层次分明，结构清晰，做题时，把握好首段首句及每一段的第一句就可以把握大意。本文内容比较简单，集中考查细节较多，在阅读时注意关键的细节内容，做好标志，以提高阅读的效率。 |
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试题【Before you make friends, you have to decide who you want to be your friends. Mos】；主要考察你对
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Hi Hongbo,
I’m so glad to read about the changes talking place in your city. It’s really good news that you can travel by subway in Xi’an, though there’s only one line there. Here in London we have twelve lines. By the way, we don’t use the word “subway” here. It’s American English. We call it “the Underground”, instead.
The London Underground is very famous. It’s famous for several reasons. First of all, part of the underground railway today is the oldest in the world, which opened in 1863. Secondly, the London Underground is also the first line to have electric trains, in 1890. Thirdly but not the last, the London Underground is the second largest metro system in the world, after the Shanghai Metro. There are 270 stations in the Underground and it has 402 kilometres of tracks(轨道). What’s more, the city of London itself helps make the transportation system famous! I’ve got a few photos to help you build a clear picture of the Underground in my city. They are together with this mail.
In your email, you also said workers were building more lines. I’m sure your city is developing fast. Maybe you can send me a few photos of your city today. I really want to see the changes taking place there. I’m happy for you to live there in an ancient city with such a new look!
So much for now. I’ll write soon again. Best wishes!
小题1:Where is the writer from？| A．From London | B．From Shanghai | C．From Xi’an. | D．From New York |
小题2:The second paragraph mainly tells us ?| A．when the first subway was opened in the world. | | B．when the London Underground first used electric trains | | C．why the London Underground is the oldest subway in the world. | | D．why the London Underground is famous in the world |
小题3:In the email, the words “subway”, “underground”, and “metro” mean .| A．three different things | B．two different things | | C．almost the same thing | D．nothing like each other |
小题4:What does the writer want Hongbo to do?| A．To buy a good book about Xi’an for him. | | B．To send him a few photos of Xi’an. | | C．To post him some postcards of Xi’an. | | D．To tell him more about Xi’an subway. |
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Surfing: It’s Not Just for Boys Anymore
If you asked high school girls to name their favorite sports, most would probably say basketball or volleyball. I happen to be one of the few girls who would 36 : surfing. But isn’t that a boy thing? Some people 37 . Most certainly not.
I started surfing about five years ago and fell in love with the sport on the 38 first day. Riding that first 39 was the best feeling I had ever experienced.
When I try to 40 surfing with other things, I find it very difficult because, in my 41 , there’s nothing like it. It involves body, 42 , and soul. There’s sand between my toes and cool, salt water all 43 us. The feeling I get when I’m surfing across that 44 , becoming one with the 45 , is like I’m weightless.
The one thing I can 46 from surfing and not any other sport is endless challenge. You can never be the “best surfer” because the ocean 47 an uncountable variety of waves that nobody can ever master. The variations of surfing styles are wonderful. Some surfers are free and lowing; others are very aggressive (活跃有力的) and 48 . All of these things attract me to surfing and make it 49 from any other sport.
I’ve 50 to tell every girl I know to do something that people don’t think girls can do. It’s part of being human to advance to new 51 , so shouldn’t it be expected that girls should step up and start 52 the limits of things boys and men used to dominate (主宰)?
There’re women 53 side by side with the President of our country, so why not side by side with the boys 54 the football team or out in the water surfing? Give girls a chance to 55 , and they will.
| 小题1: | | A．tell | B．give | C．answer | D．realize |
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| 小题2: | | A．Believe | B．understand | C．reply | D．wonder |
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| 小题3: | | A．very | B．just | C．rightly | D．only |
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| 小题4: | | A．storm | B．wave | C．sail | D．boat |
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| 小题5: | | A．bring | B．connect | C．tie | D．compare |
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| 小题6: | | A．work | B．study | C．holiday | D．life |
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| 小题7: | | A．effort | B．mind | C．health | D．time |
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| 小题8: | | A．along | B．around | C．above | D．by |
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| 小题9: | | A．water | B．beach | C．board | D．lake |
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| 小题10: | | A．sky | B．ocean | C．earth | D．world |
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| 小题12: | | A．offers | B．includes | C．catches | D．collects |
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| 小题13: | | A．great | B．sharp | C．hard | D．calm |
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| 小题14: | | A．known | B．right | C．far | D．different |
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| 小题15: | | A．chosen | B．learned | C．tried | D．promised |
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| 小题16: | | A．points | B．levels | C．steps | D．parts |
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| 小题17: | | A．reaching | B．accepting | C．pushing | D．setting |
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| 小题18: | | A．sitting | B．walking | C．working | D．fighting |
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| 小题20: | | A．think | B．feel | C．perform | D．succeed |
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I recently ran into a friend I hadn’t seen for a long while．Our conversation was lively and full of news from both sides．Before we parted she said，“You"ll have to drop in sometime.” I immediately sensed that if I simply “dropped in’’ I would take my friend by surprise，and I would be discouraged by the image of her standing in her doorway，staring at me，and asking，“Oh，err …what brings you here?”
Whatever happened to the unannounced drop-in visit? When I was growing up in the 1960s, it seemed that people - mostly relatives, but also friends - were always popping in. My parents would put coffee on，and my mom would find something in the kitchen to serve along with it．Then the conversation would begin…The neighbor lady，a worrier，was unloading her sadness while my mom quietly listened．The Irish man next door had such an accent that I remember asking what language he spoke．My Polish relatives arrived in packs…But I never heard my parents say anything like “We weren’t expecting you’’ or “This isn’t a good time．”Drop-in visitors had a certain right of way and became No．1．
What happened to such visits? Actually I know the answer．Times have changed．Everybody gets busy with work．There is no longer a stay-at-home mom keeping a pot of hot coffee or tea ready throughout the day for a surprise guest．Exploding malls and stores are now replacing homes as a central form of entertainment．
Just the other day a former student of mine showed up．“I"m sorry for the surprise visit．”my student began．“I just wanted to see if you still lived here．I"ll only stay a minute．”My response was immediate.“ No, you won’t,” I said.“Just come in, sit, have coffee, and we’ll talk.’’
I had nothing in the kitchen but we ordered pizza．And we had a lovely time．I have tried to keep the drop-in tradition alive though it takes some effort．
小题1:The author thought of his friend’s invitation --- “You’ll have to drop in sometime”--- as _______.| A．a nice way of refusal | | B．an excuse of leaving | | C．a kind of politeness | | D．an expression of surprise |
小题2:The underlined phrase “ pop in” in the second paragraph means _________.| A．make many friends | | B．make a special date | | C．have a good time | | D．pay a sudden visit |
小题3:The woman from the neighborhood used to visit the author’s home to ________.| A．seek comfort from my parents | | B．make new friends | | C．1isten to my parents’ story | | D．taste nice dishes |
小题4:From the third paragraph of the passage，we can infer that __________．| A．the author misses the lost good days | | B．unexpected visitors are still welcome now | | C．modern people prefer outdoor activities | | D．there are more jobs for the housewives now |
小题5:The author writes the passage intending to __________. | A．encourage people to be drop-in visitors | | B．explain how to deal with unexpected visitors | | C．share his feelings about the drop-in tradition | | D．show the importance of making friends |
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Why do I volunteer with Big brothers / Big sisters of America? I have many reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason is that people once volunteered to help me.
Years ago, I was on the other side of the table. I was lonely and I felt lost. It’s a little embarrassing to talk about it now, but whatever the right direction in life was, I was going the opposite way. More than once, I found myself on the wrong path. If someone hadn’t stepped in when he did, I probably wouldn’t even be here now. I’d rather be in a prison or somewhere a lot smaller and deeper.
I’ve seen the work that big brothers / sisters have been doing all over the country and I’m pleased to be part of it. I’ve never done anything that made me prouder than my volunteer work. Big brothers and sisters helped me get over sadness and depression as soon as possible. Then, if I can help anyone like they helped me, I am willing to serve for as long as they will have me serve them. There are no words to describe the joy I get from helping somebody turn their life around. Every time I think that that’s me now, I’m proud and happy.
Volunteering is how I want to leave my mark on the world. I recommend volunteering work to everybody, especially to somebody who isn’t sure where they are going in life. Helping someone find their path is often the best way to find yours. Be a volunteer, and you will find your purpose in life.
小题1:What’s the main reason why the writer volunteers?| A．He has a lot of free time. | | B．He is lonely and wants to be with others. | | C．He wants others to know he is a good man. | | D．He is grateful for what volunteers once did for him. |
小题2:It is implied in Paragraph3 that the writer __________.| A．is eager to help others | | B．often feels sad and depressed | | C．hopes he will be helped at any time | | D．travels around the country to help others |
小题3:We can infer from the passage that the writer probably __________.| A．spent some days in prison | | B．didn’t know his purpose in life | | C．is dissatisfied with his life | | D．doesn’t live a meaningful life |
小题4:What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?| A．To share his past with us. | | B．to ask for some volunteer work. | | C．To encourage us to enjoy our life. | | D．To call on us to do volunteer work. |
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Lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relaxation from hot weather. But water also can be dangerous for kids if you don"t take great care. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning.
Here are some tips to keep your kids safe in the water:
At the Lake or Pond
·Don"t let little kids swim alone without adult supervision— lakes or ponds may be shallow near the bank and are suddenly deep sharply further out from shore.
·Ponds and lakes may hide jagged rocks, broken glass, or rubbish.
·Make sure kids wear foot protection; even in the water, they should wear socks or water shoes.
·Watch out for weeds and grass in the water that could trap a leg or arm.
·Most boating accidents, particularly among teenagers, are related to alcohol(饮酒). Be sure teens know about the dangers of alcohol, on and off the water.
At the Beach
·Teach kids to always swim when and where a lifeguard is on duty. Unlike the calm waters of a swimming pool, the beach has special dangers like currents and tides(暗流). Check with the lifeguard when you arrive to find out about the water conditions.
·Tell kids never to stand with their back to the water because a sudden wave can easily knock a child over.
·Teach kids that if they"re caught in a dangerous wave, they should swim parallel（顺行地） to the shore or should tread （踩）water and call for a lifeguard"s help.
Whether at the lake or at the beach, teach your child to get out of the water during bad weather, especially lightning.
小题1:Which is the right behavior when swimming at the beach? | A．Go off the water without a lifeguard on duty | | B．Go on swimming in a heavy rain | | C．Go off the water before checking the water conditions | | D．Call for help if caught in a dangerous wave |
小题2:A child should_________ at a lake.| A．swim on his/her own | | B．be careful about weeds and grass | | C．swim without shoes on | | D．drink only a little wine |
小题3:Swimming at a beach is more dangerous than in a pool because .| A．there are no lifeguards at a beach | | B．there are currents and tides at a beach | | C．the waters of a beach are more calm. | | D．the waters of a pool are warmer |
小题4:The passage is probably written for .| A．students at school | B．kids who want to learn swimming | | C．parents with little children | D．coaches who teach kids to swim |
小题5:In which column(栏目) of a magazine can you find this passage?| A．Education | B．Science | C．Entertainment | D．Sports |
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