阅读理解。

Dear Xiaogang,

　　Perhaps your problem comes from shyness（害羞）. You might be afraid of meeting new people, because you feel you are too serious(严肃的). You must push your shy side away and show your classmates how interesting you can be.

　　It is OK to do this slowly. It takes time to get to know a person and it takes time to find someone with whom you really get on.

　　The first thing you must do is smile to your classmates. One smile speaks louder about your wish to make friends than any words. Do this as often as you can, until your classmates become used to（适应）your smiles and smile in return.

　　The next thing to do is try to talk to your classmates. The best time to do this is between classes or during your lunch time. Make sure that they are not busy. You may find it easier to start by talking to people when they are alone, instead of in a group.

　　There must be someone else in your class who is also quiet. It might be easier to try and talk to someone who is as shy as you.

　　Your problem is mainly（主要地）about confidence（自信心）. Smile first, talk next and slowly you will make friends. Once you have more confidence, you can make as many friends as you want.

Uncle Jelf

(1) What's Xiaogang's problem according to（根据）Uncle Jeff's letter?

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A．He is poor in his studies.

B．He doesn't know how to help his classmates.

C．He hasn't got any good friends.

D．His teachers don't like him.

(2) It is the best time to talk to a classmate when he is ________.

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A．listening to the teacher	B．having a rest
C．doing his homework	D．making a call

(3) What does the underlined（划线的）sentence mean?

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A．The louder you speak, the more you'll get.

B．Your smile is better than your words to show your friendliness（友好）.

C．The more people you talk to, the more friends you'll make.

D．When you speak out your wishes with a smile, your classmates can always help you.

(4) From the text we know ________.

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A．we can know a person very quickly

B．we should learn to build up our confidence

C．it's easier to talk to people in a group than when they are alone

D．a quiet person is not a good one for us to talk with

To go to college, Daniela came to the United States. At the beginning she was satisfied with the little bit she had. “When I arrived in Arizona I thought that if I had to go back, at least I knew something about the United States,” she said. But after the first day in the United States, she missed her parents a lot. “I really needed support from them,” she said. “I wanted someone who was there when I needed support.”

Now, to be here in the United States she feels how much she has grown without her parents. She thinks that now she is a stronger person. “I have learned to value what I have and this has helped me to mature,” Daniela said.

At the same time she has to be far from her parents now and she repents(悔过) many things and she values her parents even more. Her father was trying to give her a better future even though it was not enough for her family to live. “I can tell now how much my father worked for me,” she said.

Now Daniela’s goal is to graduate from high school and be able to get a college degree. She knows that the way is long and the struggles she has gone through are just the beginning. But she also believes that the difficult life she has now will help provide a better future.

(   ) 51. Why did Daniela go to the United States alone?

A. To have a holiday                         B. To visit her uncle      

C. To go to college                          D. To do research work

(   ) 52. How did Daniela feel when she just got to the United States?

A. Satisfied          B. Lonely             C. Happy             D. Sad

(   ) 53. The underlined word “mature” in the passage means “_______” in Chinese.

A.孤独                B.发酵                C.独立                       D.成熟

(   ) 54. What does Daniela want to do now?

A. She wants to see her parents                  B. She wants to repent many things

C. She wants to get a college degree.           D. She wants to go through the struggles

(   ) 55. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. When you’re not with your parents, you’ll miss them a lot

B. the struggles and difficulties will help provide a better future for you.

C. Sometimes you can’t tell how much your father worked for you

D. Daniela’s way is long and the struggles she has gone through are just the beginning.

阅读理解

　　Dick is seven years old, and his sister Catherine is five. The children are playing in their aunt's house with their aunt's son, because today is Dick's birthday (生日).

　　“It's half past four. ”says their aunt and takes Dick into the kitchen. She gives Dick a nice cake and a knife and says to him, “Now here's knife, Dick, cut the cake into three and give one of the pieces to your sister, but remember(记住) to do it like a gentleman (绅士). ”

　　“Like a gentleman?”Dick asks, “How do gentleman do it?”

　　“They always give the biggest piece to the other persons. ”answers his mother at once.

　　“Oh,” says Dick, then he takes the cake to his sister and says to her, “Cut this cake into three, Catherine, but remember to do it like a gentleman. ”

(1) How many people are there in the story?

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(2) Why does the children's mother leave them at their aunt's house?

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A．Because she wants to go to her office.

B．Because she wants to have a break.

C．Because today is Dick's birthday.

D．Because her sister is ill.

(3) Who wants Dick to cut the cake?

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(4) What do gentlemen do when there are three pieces of cake?

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A．They eat them up right now.

B．They give the biggest piece to the other persons.

C．They ask someone else to cut the cake.

D．They keep the biggest piece for themselves.

(5) Why does Dick take the cake to Catherine?

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A．Because he isn't hungry.

B．Because he wants to be a gentleman.

C．Because he wants the biggest piece.

D．Because he thinks Catherine is a“gentleman”.

阅读理解

　　Dick is seven years old, and his sister Catherine is five. The children are playing in their aunt's house with their aunt's son, because today is Dick's birthday (生日).

　　“It's half past four. ”says their aunt and takes Dick into the kitchen. She gives Dick a nice cake and a knife and says to him, “Now here's knife, Dick, cut the cake into three and give one of the pieces to your sister, but remember(记住) to do it like a gentleman (绅士). ”

　　“Like a gentleman?”Dick asks, “How do gentleman do it?”

　　“They always give the biggest piece to the other persons. ”answers his mother at once.

　　“Oh,” says Dick, then he takes the cake to his sister and says to her, “Cut this cake into three, Catherine, but remember to do it like a gentleman. ”

1．How many people are there in the story?

[　　]

2．Why does the children's mother leave them at their aunt's house?

[　　]

A．Because she wants to go to her office.

B．Because she wants to have a break.

C．Because today is Dick's birthday.

D．Because her sister is ill.

3．Who wants Dick to cut the cake?

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4．What do gentlemen do when there are three pieces of cake?

[　　]

A．They eat them up right now.

B．They give the biggest piece to the other persons.

C．They ask someone else to cut the cake.

D．They keep the biggest piece for themselves.

5．Why does Dick take the cake to Catherine?

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A．Because he isn't hungry.

B．Because he wants to be a gentleman.

C．Because he wants the biggest piece.

D．Because he thinks Catherine is a“gentleman”.