Joe and David were both mountaineers．As Joe were experienced，he was always asking David to copy his example．“Want to stand on top of the world．David?” “Of course．It has already been my dream，” David answered．

On a sunny morning，the two men started for the top of Mount Qomolangma．After they climbed over one of the most dangerous slopes（斜坡），they found a man lying in the snow．“He’s going to die，” David looked at Joe and said，as if he would help the man．“Leave him alone and just follow me! But if you bring the burden（累赘）with you，I'm afraid that you'll lose your life．” Joe warned David．Then he turned around and walked forward alone．It was too cold．After thinking for a while，David made up his mind to help the man．He carried the man on his back and made his way forward．Little by little，David’s temperature made the man warm．The man came to himself! And soon he could move all by himself．Together they moved side by side．

About two hours later，they caught up with Joe．To their surprise，they found that Joe was lying in the snow，too．He had been frozen to death!

1．According to the passage，David          ．

A．was experienced                                         B．used to listen to Joe

C．died on the mountain                                   D．saved Joe

2．David and the man caught up with Joe          ．

A．as soon as the man came to himself

B．in the evening

C．about two hours later

D．after they reached the top of the mountain

3．After reading this passage，we know          

A．we must protect ourselves．

B．we can't climb Mount Qomolangma．

C．when we help others，we help ourselves．

D．we must wear warm in the snow．

Joe and David were both mountaineers. As Joe was well experienced, he was always asking David to learn from him. "Want to stand on top of the world, David?" "Of course. It has already been my dream!" David answered.

On a sunny morning, the two men started for the top of a famous mountain. After they climbed over one of the most dangerous slopes (斜坡), they found a man lying in the snow. "He's going to die," David looked at Joe and said, as if he would help the man. "Leave him alone and just follow me! But if you bring the burden with you, I'm afraid that you'll lose your own life." Joe warned David. Then he turned around and walked forward alone. It was too cold, after thinking for a while, David made up his mind to help the man. He carried the man on his back and went to make his way. Little by little, David's temperature made the man warm. The man came to himself! And soon he could move all by himself. Together they moved side by side.

About two hours later, they caught up with Joe. To their surprise, they found that Joe was lying in the snow, too. He had been frozen to death!

1. David was _________ than Joe in climbing mountains.

A. less experienced    B. cleverer               C. less confident        D. far stronger

2. The underlined word "burden" here in Chinese means _________.

A．病人                         B．累赘                    C．伙伴                   D．绊脚石

3. The man was going to die because _________.

A. he was badly hurt                                      B. he was too tired

C. it was terribly cold there                           D. he fell down from the top

4. Which is WRONG according to the passage?

A. David used to listen to Joe.

B. Joe thought David would lose his life if he saved the man.

C. David saved the man's life because they were good friends.

D. Among the three man, only Joe died on the mountain.

5. The best title of this passage may be _________.

A. On the top of a famous mountain!          B. Help Others, Help Yourselves!

C. Wear Correct Clothes in the Snow!               D. Be Good Friends!

My parents don't listen. How can I communicate with them?

Communication is hard work. It's often easier to say nothing than to talk things out. But you shouldn't make excuses not to communicate — "They never listen anyway", "We will only end up fighting", or "They will just make fun of me".

    You should also avoid(避免) communication killers. When your parents don't seem to understand you, it doesn't take long for you to form habits that kill communication. Some of these communication-killers are:

The silent treatment. You don't speak at all to your parents.

Just putting up with（忍受） it. You say what you think your parents want to hear, but then go out secretly and do what you want anyway.

Bigger, better, and nicer. You tell your parents how much better your friends' parents are.

Running away. You get so frustrated(沮丧的) that you leave the room or the house to avoid further quarrelling.

    Don't get frustrated or give up. Keep the lines of communication open. Just follow the tips

below.

You must always keep in mind that they are your parents and that you have to respect them. If you make a mistake, admit (承认) it, and say sorry. If they do something wrong to you, point it out to them without getting loud or quarrelling with them.

    Listen to what they have to say because parents are wiser about some things and are always trying to protect you. Put yourself in their shoes and when you are talking to them, don't say anything which might be held against you. Don't let your anger put down your character.

Communicate with your parents; don't let the day end without reaching an agreement and make sure that the agreement pleases yourself, as well as your parents. Let it all go; tell your parents how much you love them.

37. Which of the following actions belong to "communication-killers"?

   ①Refusing to talk.

   ②Comparing your parents with others'.

   ③Shouting at your parents.

   ④Running away.

   A．①②③            B．①②④        C．①③④      D．②③④

38. When our parents make a mistake, we should_______.

   A. ask them to say sorry   B. avoid it        C. point it out politely  D. forget it

39. Why should we listen to what our parents have to say?

   A. Because they are always trying to stop us from being hurt.

   B. Because they are our parents and we have to respect them.

   C. Because it will make communication easier.

   D. Because they will be angry if we don't.

40. The last paragraph mainly tells us that_______.

   A. we should understand our parents

   B. we should love and respect our parents

   C. we shouldn't care only about the result of the communication

   D. we shouldn't leave the problem with our parents to tomorrow

If music makes you smart and exercise helps you to think, surely exercising to music can turn you into a person who is better at learning and understanding.

A team of scientists from Ohio State University did experiments on 33 volunteers. They found that person who exercised while listening to Italian musician Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons did much better in language ability (能力 ) tests than without music.

The volunteers said they felt better after exercising with or without the music. But their improvement on the test doubled ( 加倍) after listening to the music during exercise.” Exercise seems  to cause positive changes in the nervous system (神经系统 ) and have a direct result on learning ability,” said the psychologist Charles Emery. Scientists have found that music can be good for health and education. It helps relieve stress, sadness and nervousness, encourages relaxation or sleep, wakes up the body and improves memory and thoughts.

Psychologists have been using Mozart’s music, especially his violin pieces, to help children with speech disorders ( 言语能力紊乱).  Mozart is often chosen because his music is not over-exciting. A study shouted students who often exercise to Mozart’s music go on to score higher marks in tests. With important exams drawing near, your parents will not probably allow you to listen to music. But perhaps now you have good reasons to argue with them.

46.What does the underlined word “relieve” mean in Chinese?

A. 加强              B.减轻             C.提高             D.接替

47.How many great musicians are mentioned in the passage?

A. Two               B. There             C. Four.          D. Thirty-three

48.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Students should not listen to music before exams.

B. Children are supposed to follow their parents’ words .

C. Music may help student to get higher grades in tests.

D. There is no reason for children to argue with parents.

49.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Scientists often use Mozart’s music for it is really exciting.

B. Music usually makes people too excited to go to sleep.

C. Exercising without music seems to cause many negative changes.

D. Students can improve their studies greatly after exercising to music.

50.Which is the BEST title for this passage?

A. Scientists suggest great music.

B. Music and exercise lead to stress.

C. Exercising to music makes you smarter.

D. Volunteers listened to Mozart’s violin pieces.

If music makes you smart and exercise helps you to think, surely exercising to music can turn you into a person who is better at learning and understanding.

A team of scientists from Ohio State University did experiments on 33 volunteers. They found that person who exercised while listening to Italian musician Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons did much better in language ability (能力 ) tests than without music.

The volunteers said they felt better after exercising with or without the music. But their improvement on the test doubled ( 加倍) after listening to the music during exercise.” Exercise seems to cause positive changes in the nervous system (神经系统 ) and have a direct result on learning ability,” said the psychologist Charles Emery. Scientists have found that music can be good for health and education. It helps relieve stress, sadness and nervousness, encourages relaxation or sleep, wakes up the body and improves memory and thoughts.

Psychologists have been using Mozart’s music, especially his violin pieces, to help children with speech disorders ( 言语能力紊乱).  Mozart is often chosen because his music is not over-exciting. A study shouted students who often exercise to Mozart’s music go on to score higher marks in tests. With important exams drawing near, your parents will not probably allow you to listen to music. But perhaps now you have good reasons to argue with them.

76What does the underlined word “relieve” mean in Chinese?

A.加强            B.减轻            C.提高        D.接替

77.How many great musicians are mentioned in the passage?

A. Two            B. There          C. Four.       D. Thirty-three

78.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Students should not listen to music before exams.

B. Children are supposed to follow their parents’ words .

C. Music may help student to get higher grades in tests.  

D. There is no reason for children to argue with parents.

79.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Scientists often use Mozart’s music for it is really exciting.

B. Music usually makes people too excited to go to sleep.

C. Exercising without music seems to cause many negative changes.

D. Students can improve their studies greatly after exercising to music.

80.Which is the best title for this passage?

A. Scientists suggest great music.                    B. Music and exercise lead to stress.

C. Exercising to music makes you smarter.       D. Volunteers listened to Mozart’s violin pieces.