Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents’ home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station(加油站) about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register(收款台), I said hello to an older couple（夫妇）who were also paying for gas.
I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car, I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend’s. We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.
I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays wonderful.
Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon I returned to my car and found that I’d left the lights on all day, and the battery（电池） was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership - a shop selling cars - was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.
"Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?" I asked and told them my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck (小货车) to my car and started it. They would accept no payment, so when I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I received a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank you, and it meant a lot, he said.
"Thank you" - two powerful words. They’re easy to say and mean so much.
小题1: The writer planned to stop at Oklahoma City ______.

A．to visit a friend	B．to see his parents
C．to pay at the cash register	D．to have more gas for his car

小题2:The words "took off" underlined in Paragraph 2 mean“______”．

A．turned off

B．moved off

C．put up

D．set up

小题3:What happened when the writer found smoke coming out of his car?

A．He had it pulled back to the gas station.

B．The couple sent him a business card.

C．The couple offered to help him.

D．He called his friend for help.

小题4:The battery of the writer’s car was dead because ______.

A．something went wrong with the lights

B．the meeting lasted a whole day

C．he forgot to turn off the lights

D．he drove too long a distance

小题5:By telling his own stories, the writer tries to show ______.

A．how to write a thank-you letter

B．how to deal with（处理）car problems

C．the kind-heartedness of older people

D．the importance of expressing thanks

Nick Petrella is a doctor in Montreal. He works 60 hours a week. He takes care of more than100 patients a week in the hospital and at his office. He’s been a doctor for ten years.
Dr. Petrella offers lots of help to his patients. But he doesn’t just tell his patients what to do.
He also sings to them on television! Dr. Petrella has his own TV show. The show is in Italian, English and French. The doctor starts the show with a song and then he explains a medical problem or disease in simple language. After that, he sings another song.
Dr. Petrella makes and performs in his own show every week. The program is very popular with his patients and with people who enjoy his singing. His dream is to perform in Las Vegas.
His favorite songs are love songs, and he has a CD of love songs that he wrote. Dr. Petrella says, “I always love to sing. All my problems are gone when I sing.” But when Dr. Petrella was young,
his father didn’t want him to be a singer. So he went to a medical school.
Some people tell Dr. Petrella he can help people more as a doctor. But Dr. Petrella says he helps people when he sings, too. “1 like to make people smile. Sometimes it’s difficult to make a sick person smile. Medicine and entertainment both try to do the same thing. They try to make people feel good .
Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to the passage.
小题1: In his TV show, Dr. Petrella _________ .
A. sings love songs he wrote         
B. sings about different diseases
C. sings and explains a medical problem
小题2:           isn’t used in his TV show.
A. Russian  B. English  C. Italian
小题3:Dr. Petrella performs in his show 10_________.
A. become famous    B. make people feel good    C- achieve his dream
小题4:   From the article, we can know Dr. Petrella is _____________.
A. talented and proud   B, creative but lazy    C. kind and helpful
小题5:   What’s the best title (标题）of the article?
A. Medicine and Entertainment  B. His Dream Came True   C. A Singing Doctor

Do you often think of your parents? You may say, “Of course, I   16 . I buy a present for my mother on Mother’s Day and on Father’s day I give my father   17  , too.” But what about the other days of the year?
I have a friend whose parents live in another city. One day I went to see her. We had a nice talk. Then she wanted to   18 . So she dialed the number, but then she put down the phone. After about fifteen   19 , she dialed the number again, “Hi, Mom…”
Later I asked, “  20  did you dial the number twice?” She smiled, “My parents are old and   21 . They can’t get close to the telephone quickly. I always do so when I call them. I just want to give them   22  time to answer the call. ”
My friend is a good girl. She is   23  thinking about her parents. You also want to be a   24  child, right? Please remember to   25  your parents in every situation, not just on some important days.

小题1:	A．do B．will C．won’t D．don’t

小题2:	A．a cake B．a kiss C．a present D．some money

小题3:	A．have a rest B．make a call C．pay a visit D．go gor a walk

小题4:	A．hours B．minutes C．seconds D．days

小题5:	A．Why B．What C．How D．When

小题6:	A．fast B．careless C．healthy D．slow

小题7:	A．enough B．quick C．no D．little

小题8:	A．never B．always C．seldom D．sometimes

小题9:	A．bad B．clever C．sick D．good

小题10:

A．protect B．look after C．think of D．listen to

When I was about 12, a girl in my class liked to point out my problems. I was too thin; I wasn’t a good student; I talked too much, I was too   46  , and so on. At last, I became very angry and ran to my father.                                                                                                                                         He listened to me   47  . Then he asked, "Are these things true or not? Do you know what you are really like? Go and make a   48  of what she said and find the   49 that are true."
I did as he told me. To my great   50 , I discovered that about half of the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t change (like being very thin). But there were things I could and wanted to change. For the   51  time, I got a clear   52  of myself.
I brought the list back to Dad. He refused to take it. "That’s just for you. " he said, "You know the truth about   53  better than anyone else.  When people say something that is true about you, you should find it helpful. "
Our world is full of people who think they know your business. Don’t   54  your ears and feel   55 . Listen to them.

小题1:	A．beautiful B．proud C．smart D．rich

小题2:	A．bravely B．happily C．quickly D．quietly

小题3:	A．joke B．programme C．list D．record

小题4:	A．secrets B．mistakes C．lessons D．points

小题5:	A．surprise B．interest C．opinion D．fact

小题6:	A．first B．second C．next D．last

小题7:	A．book B．picture C．drawing D．notice

小题8: A. yourselves      B. myself         C, herself       D. yourself

小题9:	A．clean B．open C．close D．wash

小题10:

A．hurt B．safe C．pretty D．cheap

Think back to a time in your life when you tried something new.
When I was a teenager I volunteered to pass out water at a local race. I was so excited to see all the different runners who passed by and quickly took a cup of water. Some ran past，some walked past and a few wheeled past.
I saw so many types of people doing it. I thought maybe I could do it too! The next year I decided to run for the race，but I had little running practice. I just wanted to finish.
On the day of the race，it was terribly hot. After running for about 5 miles，I was thinking，“I must be crazy. Why did I do this? What was I thinking？” And at one moment，I said to myself，“I am never doing this again！”
That first 10 km race was quite an experience. I jogged (慢跑)，I walked，I jogged and walked. At times，I didn’t know if I could finish.
Near the end，a 70­year­old man ran past me，very fast，and I felt a little embarrassed (尴尬的) that I was more than 50 years younger than he and I couldn’t even keep up with him. But then I realized something. He was running his race and I was running mine. How often in life do we compare(比较) ourselves to others when we really shouldn’t? I decided that I would not give up on running races，and that one day I would be one of those 70­year­olds who were still running.
As I crossed the finishing line，I was proud of myself. I didn’t regret (后悔) having such an experience.
小题1:What did the writer do at a local race as a volunteer?

A．He helped old runners.

B．He cheered up the runners.

C．He passed out water to the runners.

D．He took back the cups from the runners.

小题2:Why did the writer join the race?

A．He just wanted to experience.	B．He was crazy about running.
C．He had practiced running very hard.	D．He wanted very much to win a prize.

小题3:How did the writer’s feeling change after running about 5 miles?
①He regretted.
②He encouraged himself.
③He felt a little embarrassed.

A．①—②—③

B．②—①—③

C．①—③—②

D．②—③—①

小题4: What is the best title (标题) of the passage?

A．To be No.1.	B．Let’s compare.
C．A volunteering job.	D．Running your own race.

When I was a girl of 10, I joined the school cross-country team and practiced twice a week, on the 1,8-km course I'd never really run before and I thought the course would be easy. It was a real shock I ran out of breathe(喘气)within the first few minutes. I never realized how tiring running could be but I didn’t t think about give up.
Over time,I did get a little bit faster. However, I was really slow. In races, I would finish close to last. I'd always have to stop more than once, especially in the longer races, which were 2. 5 to 2. 8 km. After every race, I'd go home and cry. But 1 still didn't stop running, holding onto that picture of crossing the finishingline and finally doing well.  
Then one of my friends joined the team, too. She could run easily and even came in the 18^th in a big race! I felt so slow and my confidence(自信) was lower than ever. I became so nervous when I thought of the races that I wanted to give up badly.
Still. I refund to. Finally. 1 realized that the reason I was to nervous was that I was always worried that I wasn't ready for them. So a few weeks before the next 2. 8-km race. I practiced running almost 3 km every day. which helped me improve my pace(步伐).
When the time came for the big race, all that practicing really paid off. I stopped only once and my pace was so much better.
I realized that I’d finally gotten happiness with running. But the funny thing was. It didn't come from doing better, Instead, it came from the fact that I hid tried harder and never given up.
小题1: Before she took the 1.8-km course, the writer________.

A．knew a lot about it	B．wanted to be a great runner
C．practiced running every day	D．never thought running so tired

小题2:The writer was nervous about the race because she_______.

A．had to stop to drink water	B．was worried she wasn’t ready
C．run slower than anyone else	D．could find no coach to help her

小题3:The underlined phrase "paid off" probably mean “______”.

A．brought good results

B．coat a lot

C．saved much time

D．came to fail

小题4:It can be inferred(推断) from the passage that the writer______.

A．got angry with her friend	B．wasn't pleased with herself
C．was a person with a strong mind	D．had no Interest In running

Our English teacher was like a friend to us, and we all liked her. One day she came into the classroom and shouted,“Who did this?”She held up a piece of broken glass and asked,“Who ____16____ the window?”She seldom became angry.__17__ this time she was.
I broke the window. I had done __18__ by throwing a baseball. I didn’t want to admit (承认) it __19__ I didn’t have enough money to pay for a big window like that.“My father will be __20__,”I thought. At first I didn’t __21__ my hand, but later something strong in my heart suddenly made me stand up.“I did it,”I said __22__ .How difficult it was for me to say that!
My teacher __23__ a book from one of our book shelves and then began walking __24__ my desk. I was afraid that she was going to punish(惩罚) me.
“I know you like collecting __25__ very much,”she said, looking down at my __26__ face.“Here is the book about collecting stamps that you are looking for. Now, the book is __27__ and I shall not punish you. Remember, it’s because you __28__ the truth.”
I couldn’t believe it! My teacher wasn’t punishing me. I didn’t __29__ to pay for the broken window. And I got my favourite book!
As time goes, the book is __30__,so is my wonderful teacher. But I will never forget the lesson the teacher gave me that day.

小题1:	A．cleaned B．climbed C．broke D．mended

小题2:	A．and B．but C．so D．or

小题3:	A．them B．one C．that D．those

小题4:	A．because B．if C．when D．though

小题5:	A．pleased B．excited C．frightened D．angry

小题6:	A．put on B．put up C．put out D．put away

小题7:	A．terribly B．honestly C．easily D．hardly

小题8:	A．read B．wrote C．took D．bought

小题9:A. towards            B. opposite                C, against            D. behind

小题10:

A．books B．desks C．stamps D．windows

小题11:

A．nervous B．pretty C．happy D．square

小题12:

A．you B．your C．yours D．yourself

小题13:

A．talked B．spoke C．said D．told

小题14:

A．like B．want C．use D．need

小题15:

A．opened B．gone C．left D．closed

One day a lonely girl found two weak birds while she was walking in the woods(树林).She took them home and put them in a small cage. She fed them with love and the birds grew strong. Every morning they greeted her with a beautiful song. The girl loved them very much and wanted their singing to last forever.
One day the girl left the cage’s door open. The larger and stronger of the two birds flew out of the cage. The girl watched worriedly as it circled(盘旋) high above her. She was afraid that it would fly away and she would never see it again. So when it flew close, she grasped(抓) at it wildly. She was very happy that she held it tightly within her hand! Suddenly, she felt something had happened to the bird. She opened her hand and was surprised to find the bird was dead. Her love for the bird killed it.
She noticed the other bird jumping in the cage. She could feel that it wanted to be free. It hoped to fly into the clear, blue sky. She lifted(举起) it from the cage and flew it into the air. The bird circled once, twice, three times…
When the bird was flying happily in the sky, she was so glad. Just then the bird flew closer and sat softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest song she had ever heard.
The fastest way to lose love is to hold it tight; the best way to keep love is to let it fly!
小题1:The girl loved the two birds very much because _____.

A．they greeted her every morning	B．they were hungry but very strong
C．they liked staying in the cage quietly	D．they didn’t eat much food

小题2:One day the girl forgot to close the door to the cage and _______ of the two birds flew out of the cage.

A．the sick	B．the female
C．the larger and stronger	D．the white and blue

小题3:The girl held the bird rightly in her hand because she was afraid that ________.

A．it would be killed	B．it was feeling cold
C．the other bird felt lonely	D．it would fly away

小题4:The girl felt that the other bird ____ when it was jumping in the cage.

A．wanted to see what happened	B．wanted to be free
C．wanted to sing a beautiful song again	D．wanted to eat something

小题5:What does the story want to tell us?

A．We should protect the endangered birds.	B．The cage is used to keep birds.
C．The birds are easily killed.	D．To keep love is to let it fly.

Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring   33 .Happiness depends on   34 .In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few   35  to help you happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we   36  so much time thinking about future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that, we fail to enjoy the present(现在).You should enjoy life’s simple   37 ,such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several   38  friends live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to lead a happy life is to be active and have   39 .When you are dancing or playing sports, you can forget about your problems, and   40  think about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping   41 .If you want to feel happier, do   42  nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her lessons, go shopping to buy food for your family members, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
小题1:A.happiness            B. goodness            C. health
小题2:A.them                 B. yourself             C. ourselves
小题3:A.problems             B. suggestions          C. advice
小题4:A.take                 B. cost                 C. spend
小题5:A.pleasures            B. pleasant             C. interest
小题6:A.closely              B. close                C. better
小题7:A.friends              B. money                C. hobbies
小题8:A.sometimes            B. only                 C. seldom
小题9:A.others               B. himself              C. parents
小题10:A.anything             B. nothing              C. something

Sometimes people come into your life and you know at once that they were sure to be there. They serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help find out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be: your classmate, neighbor, teacher, long-lost friend or even a real stranger. But you know that every moment they will affect (影响) your life in some serious way.
Sometimes things happen to you. At the time they may seem terrible, painful (痛苦的) and unfair. But later you realize that without getting over those difficulties you would have never realized your further ability and strength. Everything happens for a reason and nothing happens by chance or with good or bad luck.
The people you meet affect your life, and the successes and failure (失败) you experience, create who you are. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.
Enjoy every day even every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before, and really listen. You should set your sights high, hold your head up, tell yourself you are a great one and believe in yourself.
You can make your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it.
小题1: The people we meet     .

A．all know where to find us	B．serve us on no purpose
C．won't become our neighbor	D．will change us in some way

小题2: From the passage, we know that bad things can make us     .

A．terribly meet bad luck	B．realize our further ability
C．find no serious success	D．possibly enjoy every moment

小题3:The underlined word "poignant" in the passage means "      ".

A．平淡的

B．明显的

C．深刻的

D．艰苦的

小题4:The writer's advice is that we should     .

A．never talk to strange people	B．learn as much as we can each day
C．get over difficulties painfully	D．not believe in ourselves but others

小题5:Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Create Your Own Life	B．Hold Your Head Up
C．People You Meet in Life	D．Things Happen to You