Lang Lang is a world-class young pianist who grew up in Shenyang. He went to a p

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Lang Lang is a world-class young pianist who grew up in Shenyang. He went to a piano school in Beijing when he was just eight. “You need fortune(运气), ” his father said. “But       you work hard, no fortune will come.”
What made him sad was that his piano teacher in Beijing didn’t like him. “You have no     .You will never be a pianist.” As an eight-year-old boy, Lang Lang was badly      . He decided that he didn’t want to be a pianist any more. For the next two weeks, he didn’t touch the piano. Wisely, his father didn’t   , but waited.
Luckily the day came when his teacher asked him to play some holiday songs. He didn’t want to, but as he placed his fingers on the piano keys, he    he could show other people that he had ability to do it well. That day he told his father that he wanted to      with a new teacher. From that point on, everything turned around.
He started     competitions in the 1994 International Young Pianists Competition. When it was announced that Lang Lang had won, he was too          to hold back his tears. Soon it was clear that he couldn’t stay in China forever—he had to play on the world’s big stages. In 1997 Lang Lang     again, this time to Philadelphia, US. There he spent two years practicing and by 1999 he had worked hard enough for fortune to take over. After his    performance at Chicago’s Ravinia Festival, gigs (演奏会) in Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall started pouring in. Lang Lang finally worked to reach the place where fortune spots(找到) him, and lets him shine.

小题1:

A．if

B．unless

C．when

D．since

小题2:

A．piano

B．knowledge

C．fortune

D．talent

小题3:

A．hurt

B．ill

C．broken

D．scared

小题4:

A．hear

B．push

C．eat

D．sleep

小题5:

A．realized

B．explained

C．forgot

D．noticed

小题6:

A．argue

B．dance

C．study

D．interview

小题7:

A．winning

B．beating

C．watching

D．refusing

小题8:

A．annoyed

B．mad

C．tired

D．excited

小题9:

A．started

B．left

C．moved

D．performed

小题10:

A．helpful

B．meaningful

C．successful

D．useful

答案

小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:B
小题5:A
小题6:C
小题7:A
小题8:D
小题9:C
小题10:C

解析

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了朗朗成功的过程。刚开始他的钢琴老师不喜欢他，作为一个八岁的小男孩来说，朗朗深深的受到了打击。后来他跟一个新老师学习，在1994年国际年轻钢琴家的比赛中，他开始赢得比赛。并一步步走向成功。
小题1:考查连词及语境的理解。A. if 如果；B. unless 如果不；C. when当……的时候；D. since自从。你需要运气”他父亲说，“但是你如果不努力干活，运气不会来”。故选B。
小题2:考查名词及语境的理解。A. piano 钢琴；B. knowledge 知识；C. fortune运气；D. talent 天分。“你没有天分，你永远不会成为一个钢琴家”。故选D。
小题3:考查形容词及语境的理解。A. hurt 受伤害的；B. ill 生病的；C. broken 坏的；D. scared恐惧的。作为一个八岁的小男孩来说，朗朗深深的受到了打击。故选A。
小题4:考查动词及语境的理解。A. hear 听到；B. push推，压迫；C. eat吃；D. sleep睡觉。明智的是，他的父亲并没有逼迫他，只是等待着。故选B。
小题5:考查动词及语境的理解。A. realized意识到；B. explained解释，说明；C. forgot 忘记；D. noticed意识到。但当他把他的手指放在钢琴键上时,他意识到他可以展示给别人,他有能力把它做好。故选A。
小题6:考查词组及语境的理解。A. argue争吵；B. dance跳舞；C. study 学习；D. interview采访。
那一天,他告诉他的父亲,他想跟一位新老师学习。故选C。
小题7:考查动词及语境的理解。A. winning赢得；B. beating 打败；C. watching观看；D. refusing拒绝。在1994年国际年轻钢琴家的比赛中，他开始赢得比赛。故选A。
小题8:考查副词及语境的理解。A. annoyed生气的；B mad生气的，C. tired劳累的；D. excited兴奋的。当宣布郎朗已经赢了,他太兴奋地不能抑制自己的泪水。故选D。
小题9:考查动词及语境的理解。A. started开始； B. left 离开；C. moved移动；D. performed表演。 1997年，朗朗再一次移动，这一次去了费城。故选C。
小题10:考查形容词词及语境的理解。A. helpful有帮助的； B. meaningful有意义的；C. successful成功的；D. useful有用的。当他在林肯中心演出芝加哥的拉维尼亚音乐节上演出成功后，他在音乐厅开始出入。
故选C。

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Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many teens feel as though they"re losing control. But why is the feeling so common among teens?
Maybe you"re starting a new school and not able to see old friends as much. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注)for many teens.
Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.
Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty（青春期）begins, the body starts producing hormones（荷尔蒙）. These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people, they also seem to cause emotional(情绪的)changes.
Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.
Recognize you"re not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common.
Talk to people you trust. Friends can help each other by realizing that they"re not alone in their feelings. Talking to parents is important, too. Parents can share their own experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can help to answer questions about development.
Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very important. Being tired can lead to more sadness.
Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or starting an art or music piece. Writing can help you organize and express your thoughts and feelings. Get your thoughts on paper. Do the same thing with paint, music, or other art forms. Put your feelings into your artwork.

小题1:When puberty begins, many teens feel__________.

A．unhappy

B．angry

C．joyful

D．emotional

小题2:_______may not make some teens be in bad moods.

A．Study pressure	B．Getting good grades
C．The sense of distance from parents	D．Missing old friends

小题3: It’s easier to deal with your mood changes by ___________.
①realizing they are common     ②explaining your feelings to people you trust
③playing computer games        ④being creative
⑤breaking school rules         ⑥getting enough sleep

A．①②③④	B．①②③⑥
C．①②④⑥	D．①③④⑤

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It was a very foggy day in London. The fog was so thick that it was impossible to see morethan a foot or so. Buses, cars and taxis were not able to run and were standing by the side of theroad. People were trying to find their way about on foot but were losing their way in the fog. Mr. Smith had a very important meeting at the House of Commons and had to get there but no onecould take him. He tried to walk there but found he was quite lost. Suddenly he bumped into astranger. The stranger asked if he could help him. Mr. Smith said he wanted to get to the Housesof Parliament. The stranger told him he would take him there. Mr. Smith thanked him and theystarted to walk there. The fog was getting thicker every minute but the stranger had no difficultyin finding the way. He went along one street, turned down another, crossed a square and at lastafter about half an hour"s walk they arrived at the Houses of Parliament. Mr. Smith couldn"tunderstand how the stranger found his way. "It is wonderful," he said. "How do you find theway in the fog?"
"It is no trouble at all to me," said the stranger, "I am blind."
小题1: According to the passage, we can infer that " bumped into" means_______.

A．撞飞

B．偶然碰见

C．敲打

D．踩踏

小题2:Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．The stranger has a better sight than Mr. Smith.

B．Heavy fog can cause traffic accidents.

C．It"s easy to get lost on a foggy day.

D．The fog was getting thicker and thicker.

小题3: Why is it no trouble at all to the stranger to find the way in the fog?

A．Because he is a local inhabitant（当地居民） of London.

B．Because he lives next to the Houses of Parliament.

C．Because he is familiar with the route.

D．Because he finds the way not by sight but by heart.

小题4: This article mainly tells us that_______.

A．London is a foggy city

B．Mr. Smith works for the government

C．a blind stranger led the way for Mr. Smith on a foggy day

D．Mr. Smith had a very important meeting and lost his way in the fog

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To: manager@tastytreat.com
Date: Monday, 7th October, 3:34 p.m.
From: raymondyuen@canada.net
Subject: Complaint
Dear Mr. Price,
I have eaten in your restaurant many times and have always been happy with the food and service. This makes what happened last Saturday even more disappointing(失望).
It was my son’s birthday so we booked a non-smoking table at your restaurant for 7:30 p.m. We arrived on time but were told that our table was not yet ready. At 8:00 p.m., we were given a table in the smoking area. I asked to move but I was told that there were no other tables. A lot of people were smoking so it was uncomfortable and unhealthy.
Our first waitress, Janet, was very polite and helpful. She gave us free drinks for waiting so long. Our food also came quickly and looked fresh and tasty. When my wife had eaten most of her meal, she found a dead cockroach(蟑螂)in her vegetables. She was shocked and wanted to leave. At first, the waitress told us it was a piece of garlic(作料).When we told her it had legs, she apologized
(="said" sorry) and took the food away.
We asked for the pay for my wife’s meal bill, expecting not to pay for my wife’s meal. Nobody came. After 15 minutes, I asked to see the manager. The headwaiter told us that you were on holiday. I complained again about the horrible cockroach. He told me Janet had finished work. He didn’t believe my story and gave me a bill for three meals. I argued with him but was forced(被迫)to pay.
The waitress, Janet, was always friendly, but I would like an apology from your impolite headwaiter and a full refund(退款)for our meal. It cost $68. Until then, I will not be eating at your restaurant or recommending it to anyone.
You can contact me at 742-3254 or through e-mail if you want more information.
Thank you for your attention.
Yours sincerely,
Raymond Yuen
小题1: The headwaiter didn’t believe Mr. Yuen because _______.

A．the waitress hadn’t told him about what happened

B．he believed that the cockroach was garlic

C．he didn’t want to pay Mr. Yuen back

D．the manager was on holiday

小题2: What does Mr. Yuen want to pay for now?

A．Nothing.	B．Two meals.
C．Three meals.	D．Only the drinks.

小题3: Mr. Yuen wanted Mr. Price to ______.

A．say sorry to his family

B．let the headwaiter stop working in the restaurant

C．get the headwaiter to say sorry

D．get the headwaiter and Janet to say sorry

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MANY 15-year-olds don’t know what they want to be when they grow up. Abby Harris knows she wants to become an astronaut and isn’t letting anything stop her.
According to Harris’ Internet blog, Astronaut Abby, she has wanted to be the first astronaut to walk on Mars since she was 5 years old.
Harris wrote that at the beginning, most people didn’t take her dream seriously. But she stuck with (坚持) it.
“I made plans, I worked hard and I focused on (集中于) my goal. As I got older and continued to stay focused on science, people in my life began to notice and encouraged me to dream big,” she wrote.
In the 7th grade, Harris was doing a project on the International Space Station. She set up a Twitter account to get in touch with NASA. But soon she found that it was a great place for her to write about her dreams and talk with others who are interested in space. Her friends on Twitter then helped her create her website and blog, Astronaut Abby.
What’s more, Harris has a real astronaut as her mentor. Several years ago, Harris ran into Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano at an airport. They talked for an hour and Parmitano agreed to become her mentor. Now Parmitano is in the International Space Station. Harris e-mails him every day to learn about his experiences.
It’s not easy to become an astronaut, but Harris is confident about herself.
“If you work really hard at something, it can happen. And it will happen,” she said.
小题1:What’s the meaning of the word “mentor” (in paragraph 6) ?

A．朋友

B．导师

C．徒弟

D．助手

小题2:Abby Harris set up a Twitter account in order to _______.

A．learn more about space	B．make more friends online
C．tell others about her dream	D．introduce her website and blog

小题3:Where did Harris meet Luca Parmitano?

A．In Italy.	B．On the street.
C．At an airport.	D．In the International Space Station.

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Steven Jobs, the designer(设计者) of Apple Computer, was not clever when he was in school. At that time, he was not a good student and he always made troubles with his schoolmates. When he went into college , he didn’t change a lot. Then he dropped out. But he was full of new ideas.
After he left college, Steven Jobs worked as a video game designer. He worked there for only several months and then he went to India. He hoped that the trip would give him some new ideas and give him a change in life.
Steven Jobs lived on a farm in California for a year after he returned from India.
In 1975, he began to make a new type of computer. He designed the Apple Computer with his friend in his garage(汽车库). He chose the name “Apple” just because it could help him to remember a happy summer he once spent in an apple tree garden.
His Apple Computer was such a great success that Steven Jobs soon became famous all over the world.
小题1:．Steven Jobs was not a good student in school because he __________.
A. never did his lessons
B. was full of new ideas
C. always made troubles with his schoolmates
小题2:．The underlined words “dropped out’’ mean “__________” in Chinese.
A. 退学       B. 争吵           C.迟到
小题3:．Steven Jobs designed his new computer __________.
A. in India      B. with his friend      C. in an apple tree garden
小题4:．Steven Jobs was famous for his __________ all over the world.
A. new ideas    B. Apple Computer     C. video games
小题5:．From this passage we know __________.
A. Steven Jobs didn’t finish his studies in the college because he hated his schoolmates
B. Steven Jobs liked traveling in India and California
C. Steven Jobs liked trying new things and making new ideas become true

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