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.
【小题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

【小题2】How many Alfred’s teachers are mentioned in the passage?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

【小题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

【小题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

【小题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

I went home one Saturday afternoon in the autumn of 1993 to get some work done in the garden. While sweeping leaves on the ground, my five-year-old son Nick came over and asked me to write something on a piece of paper to make a sign for him.                       
“What for?” I asked.
“I’m going to sell some of my stones, " he answered.    
Nick was fascinated with stones and had collected many stones from all over. “I’m busy to
do that for you. Go and ask your mum for help." I said.
A short time later, Nick returned with a sign, reading. " Stones. One Dollar Each”. He took the sign, a small chair and 4 of his best stones and walked to the road in front of our garden. There he put the stones in a line and sat down on the chair.
After half an hour, nobody passed by. I walked to him and asked him to go back, but he didn't.
Another half hour later, a small car came down the road. I watched as Nick stood up, holding his sign up. A woman rolled down a window and read the sign. I couldn't hear their talk, but I saw the woman turn to the driver and the man reach for his pocket.
I sat in the yard, as Nick ran to me. Waving the dollar, he shouted. "I told you I could sell one stone for a dollar — if you believe in yourself, you can do anything."
【小题1】Why didn't the writer help his son?

A．Because his wife is better at making a sign.

B．Because he didn't know what to write.

C．Because he was busy sweeping leaves.

D．Because he didn’t want his son to sell the stones.

【小题2】The underlined words "was fascinated with" mean “______”.

A．was far from	B．was afraid of
C．was famous for	D．was interested in

【小题3】Nick was a boy ______.
A. who was kind           B. who had a strong mind
C who was honest          D. who had many hobbies
【小题4】Which is the best title(题目) of the story?

A．My son's first sale.	B．Let's collect stones.
C．How to sell a stone.	D．A hobby that can make you rich.

【小题5】From the passage we know _____.

A．the story happened in spring

B．the car was driven by a woman

C．Nick spent half an hour selling one stone

D．the writer might be moved(感动)by his son

根据短文内容和首字母提示，在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整。
My 14-year-old brother John and I saw the coat at the same time. The thick black woolen coat was soft, and it cost only ＄28. We looked at each other, saying n  1 , but John’s face was shining with joy. Dark woolen coats were p___2___ with boys just then, and could cost several hundred dollars. But this coat was even better and m  3 _  cheaper.?
John t  4 __ on the coat and bought it at once. John wore the coat to school the next day and came home with a big smile. “H_ 5__  did the kids like your coat?” I asked. “They loved it,” he said. I started c  6_  him “Lord (老爷) John”.
A few weeks later , something good h  7_  to John. He became more polite, more helpful and more pleasing. He was willing to lend his classmates his pens; he was willing to bring his father a cup of tea when he got home; he was willing to help a blind man c  8_  the road.
When my mother told this to one of his teachers, he said, “It must be his coat!” One day, in the library, my brother and I ran into a friend. “Could this be John?” he asked. John shook hands with him, l _ 9  a gentleman(绅士)!
I think John changed b__10___ of his own attitude(态度). If you think you are a gentleman or a lady, you can become a perfect one.

I went home one Saturday afternoon in the autumn of 1993 to get some work done in the garden. While sweeping leaves on the ground, my five-year-old son Nick came over and asked me to write something on a piece of paper to make a sign for him.
"What for?" I asked.
" I’m going to sell some of my stones, " he answered.
Nick was fascinated with stones and had collected many stones from all over.
" I’m too busy to do that for you. Go and ask your mum for help," I said.
A short time later, Nick, returned with a sign, reading, " Stones, One Dollar Each". He took the sign, a small chair and 4 of his best stones and walked to the road in front of our garden. There he put the stones in a line and sat down on the chair.
After half an hour, nobody passed by. I walked to him and asked him to go back, but he didn’t.
Another half hour later, a small car came down the road. I watched as Nick stood up, holding his sign up. A woman rolled down a window and read the sign. I couldn’t hear their talk, but I saw the woman turn to the driver and the man reach for his pocket.
I sat in the yard, as Nick ran to me. Waving the dollar, he shouted, "I told you I could sell one stone for a dollar -- if you believe in yourself, you can do anything. "
【小题1】Why didn’t the writer help his son?

A．Because his wife is better at making a sign.

B．Because he didn’t know what to write.

C．Because he was busy sweeping leaves.

D．Because he didn’t want his son to sell the stones.

【小题2】The underlined words "was fascinated with" mean _________.

A．was far from	B．was afraid of
C．was famous for	D．was interested in

【小题3】Nick was a boy ___________.

A．who was kind	B．who had a strong mind
C．who was honest	D．who had many hobbies

【小题4】Which is the best title(题目) of the story?

A．My son’s first sale.

B．Let’s collect stones.

C．How to sell a stone.

D．A hobby that can make you rich.

【小题5】From the passage we know______________.

A．the story happened in spring

B．the car was driven by a woman

C．Nick spent half an hour selling one stone

D．the writer might be moved(感动)by his son

阅读下面短文，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

I used to live in my own room alone. But one day it all changed when my brother Mike asked to share my     . At first, my parents said “no” to him, but at last my mother agreed. I cried and asked my parents not to do this,     it didn’t work.

As soon as Mike entered my room, it began to become    . To my anger, he often left his unwashed clothes and toys everywhere!

One evening, I was doing some      on my computer while Mike was listening to music.        , I left my seat to get some water. A big surprise was waiting for me whenI    . He was using my computer to play game. I had forgotten to save the homework. Sadly, he had closed my program     saving it all I had done had disappeared! I     him. He cried a lot as my mother came and beat him. My mother also asked him to leave my room at once.

Then I did my homework    . At 10: 00 pm. I finished it. When I was going to turn off the   , I saw the photo of my     that he had put on my table. I looked at his lovely face and remembered how     he was when my mom beat him. I really felt       . I went to see what he was doing. I found he was    in my parents’ bed. I kissed his face. He woke up, got up and said. “I’m sorry. I won’t bring you any more trouble.”

I was as moved and said. “From now on, my room is not only mine. It is     !” That very night, Mike and I shared not only the room, but the bed.

1.A. clothes      B. food    C. room           D. toys

2.A. because    B. but      C. or        D. so

3.A. dirty        B. empty          C. quiet  D. tidy

4.A. business           B. homework            C. reading        D. shopping

5.A. Later       B. Instead        C. However   D. Sometimes

6.A. danced     B. fell       C. returned   D. slept

7.A. after               B. by         C. for          D. without

8.A. agreed with       B. heard from C. looked after          D. shouted at

9.A. as well       B. for ever        C. in the end    D. once again

10.A. computer        B. fan        C. radio    D. TV

11.A. brother   B. cousin C. father D. grandfather

12.A. clever     B. happy C. sad       D. silly

13.A. bored      B. excited         C. proud D. sorry

14.A. jumping B. sleeping        C. sitting   D. singing

15.A. his B. hers     C. ours     D. theirs