Tom is a young man being raised on the poor streets of Los Angles by his father. Frank Smith. He becomes friends with his neighbors Ricky and Doughboy. The three young men take different paths in life, due in large part to the parenting they receive. Tom is the only one of the three with a father to guide him. He sometimes hates his father's discipline, but Frank explains that he is trying to teach Tom how to be responsible. He does not want him to be like his little friends across the street. Frank also fills Tom's mind and heart with messages about how to be a leader and how much he is loved. Tom becomes a strong young man who is able to resist the bad influence around him. Ricky receives words of support and love from his mother, which helps raise his self-respect. He also looks to Frank and Tom for guidance and direction. Living in a single-parent family, he has never received this from his father. Doughboy, on the other hand is told by his single mother from an early age that he will never achieve anything. Their mothers' words come true. The two boys grow up to be the type of person predicted by their mothers. Ricky becomes a star football player while Doughboy struggles aimlessly through life. The lesson from the story is clear: A parent's attitude towards his or her children can make all the difference.
1. Tom grows up in a poor neighborhood.
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
2. The three boys' parents are very good friends.
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
C
3. Tom likes the rules his father sets for him.
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
4. Tom's father does not show much love to him.
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
5. Ricky loses his father at an early age.
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
C
6. Ricky and Doughboy both live in a single-mother family.
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
7. Ricky seeks advice from Tom and Frank.
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
8. Doughboy's mother always encourages him.
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
9. Doughboy becomes a successful person.
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
10. Ricky turns out to be the type of person his mother expects.
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
二、阅读选择
The Early Life of Beethoven
At an early age, Beethoven took an interest in music. His father taught him day and night. Without doubt, the child was gifted. His father expected him to become a new Mozart. At seven, Beethoven gave his first public performance in Cologne. His father announced that he was six years old. Because of this, Beethoven always thought that he was younger than he actually was. However, his father's musical and teaching talents were limited. Soon Beethoven began to learn the organ (风琴)and composition from Gottlob Neefe and other famous musicians. Neefe recognized Beethoven's extraordinary talents. While teaching him music, Neefe introduced him to the works of philosophers, ancient and modern. In 1782, Beethoven published his first work. The following year, Neefe wrote about his student in the Magazine of music: "If he continues like this, he will be, without doubt, the new Mozart." In 1784, Beethoven was appointed organist of the court of Prince Franz. This post enabled him to frequent new circles other than those of his father and friends of his family. Here he met people who were to remain friends for the rest of his life. Prince franz was also aware of Beethoven's talent. In 1787, he sent Beethoven to Vienna to meet Mozart and to further his musical education. Very soon, however, a letter called Beethoven back to Bonn: his mother was dying. She was the only person in his family with whom he had developed a strong and loving relationship. In 1792, Beethoven went back to Vienna for musical education. He never returned to the town of his birth, Bonn.
1. What do we know about Beethoven's father from the text? ______
A.He was a friend of Mozart's.
B.He was a gifted musician.
C.He was unclear about Beethoven's age.
D.He was Beethoven's first music teacher.
A B C D
D
2. Beethoven learned all the following from Neefe EXCEPT ______.
A.history
B.organ
C.composition
D.philosophy
A B C D
A
3. Beethoven's name appeared in the Magazine of Music in ______.
A.1781
B.1782
C.1783
D.1784
A B C D
C
4. As organist of the court of Prince Franz, Beethoven ______.
A.published more musical works
B.made many lifelong friends
C.was able to go home frequently
D.got to know more friends of his father's
A B C D
B
5. The last paragraph shows that Beethoven ______.
A.was close to his mother
B.went back to Bonn to meet Mozart
C.went to Vienna with Prince Franz in 1787
D.revisited his hometown occasionally after 1792
A B C D
A
三、概括段落大意和补全句子
Newspapers in the Classroom
① Creating a classroom newspaper will be a great fun. First of all, decide who is going to work on what section of the newspaper. For example, one group could handle the Sports section, and another could take care of the Arts. All students should have some say as to which news stories will be included. ② Next, before you begin any work, it's a good idea to have a look at a few different examples. Collect some from home, or find them at your local or school library. As you are reading through your newspapers, take note of what parts of the newspaper impress you the most. If the newspapers you have are old and no longer being used by anyone, cut some of your favorite sections and pictures out. They can be used later on. ③ Keep track of your ideas by separating them into sections, much the same as a real paper is in sections. Do you want a sports section? An arts page? A science section? These are the things you need to decide. ④ One really wonderful way to decide what kind of feeling your newspaper will have is to carry out a survey, either in the classroom or the entire school. Questions you could ask include: What do you like reading about? Do you prefer pictures or stories? And what do you like best in the newspapers you read? ⑤ When you are set with your ideas, you will have to think about the next step which is actually putting the newspaper together. Decisions to be made include: How many pages will your newspaper have? Who will write the articles, draw the pictures and/or take the photos? How many articles will the newspaper have?
1. Paragraph① ______ A.Conducting a survey B.Finding examples C.Assigning tasks D.Seeking teachers' advice E.Designing the newspaper F.Deciding on sections
C
2. Paragraph② ______
B
3. Paragraph③ ______
F
4. Paragraph④ ______
A
5. Paragraph⑤ ______
E
6. All students should voice their opinions on ______. A.the classroom B.which are impressive C.how many copies to print D.your local library E.how many pages it will have F.which news stories to include
F
7. You can find your newspaper examples at ______.
D
8. When reading the newspaper, pay attention to the parts ______.
B
9. While putting the newspaper together, you should decide ______.
E
10. To decide the feeling of the newspaper, a survey can be done in ______.
A
四、填句补文
Water: How Much Should You Drink Each Day?
How much water should you drink each day? 1 Studies have produced different recommendations over the years. Although no single formula(配方)fits everyone, knowing more about your body's need for fluids will help you estimate how much water to drink each day. Water is your body's main chemical element. 2 Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water carries nutrients (营养成份) to your cells, and provides a good environment for ear, nose and throat. Lack of water can lead to serious problems. Every day you lose water. For your body to work properly, you must meet its water needs. So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a moderate climate need? Studies show an adequate intake (摄入) for men is about 13 cups a day. 3 Everyone has heard the advice, "Drink eight glasses of water a day. " 4 However, it remains popular because it's easy to remember. Just keep in mind that the rule should be changed to: “Drink eight glasses of fluid a day, " because all fluids add up to the daily total. You don' t need to rely only on what you drink to meet your fluid needs. 5 On average, food provides about 20 percent of total water intake. But water is still your best choice since it is inexpensive and is everywhere. A.For women, it is about nine cups. B.What you eat also provides fluid. C.This rule isn't supported by hard evidence. D.It's a simple question with no easy answer. E.You must limit your fluid intake on this occasion. F. It makes up about 60 percent of your body weight.
1.
D
2.
F
3.
A
4.
C
5.
B
五、填词补文
Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson was an English writer. He was born on 18 September 1709. He was 1 at a grammar school. He spent a brief 2 at Oxford University. However, he was forced to leave due to lack of money. Unable to find teaching work, he drifted into writing. In 1735, he married. In 1737, Johnson 3 to London. He wrote on a 4 variety of subjects. He 5 became famous in the literary field. His Dictionary of the English Language was 6 in 1755. It was the most 7 dictionary at that time. Johnson was 8 short of money, despite the 9 of his dictionary. In 1762, his 10 situation changed with a government pension (养老金). Johnson died on 13 December 1784. A.Huge B.formally C.success D.important E.moved F.period G.continually H.financial I.published J.book K.educated L.gradually
1.
K
2.
F
3.
E
4.
A
5.
L
6.
I
7.
D
8.
G
9.
C
10.
H
六、完形补文
A Painter's Journey
Gareth Hinds was born (bear)in 1971. He always knew he wanted to be an 1 (art) because he is a person who has always 2 (love) drawing. Hinds drew comic strips(连环漫画) in middle school for fun and in high school he wrote and drew them for the 3 (week)school newspaper for two years. When he 4 (graduate) from high school, he decided to attend Parsons School of Design. For his school assignments, he designed comics and book 5 (cover). Then he began the 80-page journey of the graphic novel(连环画小说), Bearskin. It was based on an 6 (interest)story. Now he is busy publishing his 7 (late)work. “We live in a world of art," said Hinds, who makes this 8 (state) come to life. From 9 (paint)in blank books at age 5 to creating graphic novels as an adult, Hinds has become highly 10 (success).
1.
artist
2.
loved
3.
weekly
4.
graduated
5.
covers
6.
interesting
7.
latest
8.
statement
9.
painting
10.
successful
七、短文写作
1. 某英文报社正在举办“ Sports and Health”的征文活动。请你写一篇英文短文应征,内容包括: ●你爱好的体育运动是什么 ●体育运动对你的健康有什么好处