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Greeks play a special game at Easter and it’s good fun! The rules of the game are as follows: 1．Everyone picks out a hard-boiled Waster Egg．2．Each player finds a partner．One person will be a “holder”, and the other will be a “tapper”．Holders should hold the egg with either the pointy end or the round end facing up．Tappers should hold the egg with that same end facing down．Tapping must be done pointy-end-to-pointy-end or round-end-to-round-end．3．With one good tap, the tapper tries to crack the holder’s egg．One player will end up with a cracked egg．4．Each player finds another partner and repeats steps 2 and 3．（After one end of the egg is cracked, players may continue to play using the uncracked end）．5．A player loses when both ends of his egg have been cracked．The winner is the person who still has an uncracked egg．6．Enjoy eating the eggs!
Dye your Easter eggs．With an adult’s help, dye hard-boiled eggs red using food coloring or egg dye．For a nice sheen, use a paper towel to rub some oil on each egg．But don’t use too much oil---you wouldn’t want your egg to slide out of your hand when you play the egg-cracking game!
Why dye eggs red? Eggs represent new life and the red dye symbolizes the pain and suffering in the past．
Why crack eggs? Some say that the cracking of the eggs symbolizes a wish to break away from human misery and enter the new life．
小题1:A player has to drop out of the game when _____．

A．the pointy end of his egg is cracked

B．the round end of his egg is cracked

C．his egg slides out of the hand

D．his egg is cracked at both ends

小题2:Why is oil rubbed on the egg?

A．To give the egg a shiny appearance

B．To make the game more difficult to play

C．To protect the hand of the player

D．To symbolize the wealth of the Greeks

小题3:Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The holders hold the eggs with the pointy end facing up in most cases

B．If one end of the player’s egg is cracked, he will eat the egg

C．The player in the game must dye his egg red independently

D．It’s said that the broken eggs represent the wish to lead a new life

小题4:Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．The suffering of the Greeks	B．The Easter holidays
C．Celebrate Greek Easter	D．A special game

答案

小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:D
小题4:C

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“Where would we be right now if I did not have the restaurant? How else would I be able to provide for our family? Who give me, a man without 36 ，a job?” My father 37 s

ay these things on our car rides to the stores that supply our 38.
He would tell me stories of long, hard hours spent 39 in the hot kitchen and helping all the 40. Now I 41 late on weekends to welcome him， 42 that he will tell me something 43 .He always knows how to inspire me. I could never understand 44 he grew to be so wise without even having the opportunity to complete high school.
“Make sure you get a job 45 you have to wear a tie!” he’d always say with a smile. They were like a paintbrush(画笔) that began 46 this beautiful picture in my head that I have entitled(有资格的)my 47 in life.
My father has worked day in and day out，with few days off, for 20 years, never 48 .He would explain how this is 49 he had to do to make my 50 better. My father worked hard so that I 51 go to the best schools. He worked to supply me with 52 that would provide a job where I had to wear a tie.
My father is a 53 in which I can only hope to catch a reflection(反省)of myself. He is the one I strive to model myself after. 54 , when I make a great name for myself as a doctor, someone will ask, “Where did you get such a great work ethic (道德) ?”
“My father!” I’ ll say, adjusting(调整) my 55 and I’ ll smile.
小题1:A work                      B success             C money       D an education
小题2:A used to           B would              C always        D might
小题3:A family            B kitchen             C restaurant      D hotel
小题4:A to work           B work               C works         D working
小题5:A friends            B cooks              C customers      D waiters
小题6:A hold up           B keep up              C stand up        D stay up
小题7:A wished           B wishing             C hoped         D hoping
小题8:A wonderful         B interesting            C big            D wise
小题9:A whether         B how               C where         D when
小题10:A when           B where             C which         D that
小题11:A putting           B describing           C imagining      D painting
小题12:A job             B success             C goal           D future
小题13:A complained       B complains          C complaining    D complaint
小题14:A what           B that               C which          D why
小题15:A job             B life              C days          D future
小题16:A would          B could            C should        D must
小题17:A opportunities     B hopes              C occasions       D possibilities
小题18:A model         B mirror              C hero           D example
小题19:A The other day     B Another day        C Some days      D One day
小题20:A tie                      B suit            C dress          D shirt

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The whole morning we just checked our own things. We were looking for items to give away. We thought of blankets, food and clothing. Our aim was not to find things we no longer wanted, but things we use every day and would be useful to others.
We made up boxes with the things and added some small toys. Inside the boxes a simple letter was placed, reading:
“Please take these items and know that your life is important. Times are difficult but they will pass. We share what we have, believing it will matter. Use the blanket to stay warm. Be safe and know that the human spirit can overcome anything. Don’t hold your head down. Someday please do the same when you can. How you do it and when, your heart will tell you.
This kind act was not because the phone rang or for any reason. It was simply because it was the right time to do. We have often seen homeless people at the park where we left the belongings. The city would say that it isn’t a problem but I see the lives walking to and from it.
I noticed that my wife had put her favorite green coat into one of the boxes. I asked if she was sure about it and she simply replied that it had a hood (风帽). She liked the coat but knew the hood could shelter (遮挡)someone from the rain.
We don’t know where these gifts of compassion（同情）will go. We never go back and see what happens. It’s unimportant. The right things will find the right people and that is all that counts. On the way my wife started to cry. When I asked why, she said because some things felt so right.
小题1:What can we learn from the first paragraph about the couple？

A．They had deep feelings of their work

B．They often threw the useless daily items away

C．They liked helping others by sharing their things

D．They often gave away the daily items they didn’t use

小题2:The couple placed the letter inside the box mainly to_______________.

A．help the poor go through the difficulties

B．let the poor know who gave away the things

C．tell the poor how to use the items correctly

D．tell the poor to pass on the spirit to others

小题3:The couple liked this kind act because _______.

A．they thought it was the right thing to do

B．they had a good habit of saving things

C．they often received telephone calls for help

D．they hated being troubled by homeless people

小题4:What’s the best title for this passage?

A．Boxes filled with compassion

B．Good behavior leading to happiness

C．The most important thing in our life

D．Happiness coming from sharing things

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Dear Dad,
I was very upset when I received your letter. I knew you 36 not like my results, but I didn’t realize you and Mum were so 37 with me. This has made me 38 very carefully about myself, and now I 39 how silly I have been.
My poor 40 have come from my own 41 . Of course, I want to do my best. I want you and Mum to be proud 42 me, but somehow when I get to school I just can’t keep my 43 on the subject and I stop 44 the teacher. So many other things seem so much more 45 , but I know that I must not 46 the chance you and Mum have given me. If I don’t work very hard 47 the next few months, I am going to get 48 results. So I am going to study hard this summer. And I will show Mum anything 49 I can’t understand so that she can give me help.
I 50 you will allow me to play some basketball. I think I need some exercise, 51 _ I will control the time I 52 on it properly.
If you want me to stop meeting Cindy, I will — but there is 53 serious. We are just good friends, and she often helps me 54 my schoolwork.
Dad, I am really sorry I have made you angry. I’m going to try my best to 55 my study. I promise that I will make you proud of me soon.
Yours,
Jimmy

小题1:

A．will

B．would

C．need

D．should

小题2:

A．angry

B．upset

C．strict

D．happy

小题3:

A．talk

B．speak

C．think

D．hear

小题4:

A．receive

B．believe

C．insist

D．realize

小题5:

A．results

B．memories

C．parents

D．friends

小题6:

A．stubbornness

B．carelessness

C．laziness

D．illness

小题7:

A．of

B．with

C．in

D．for

小题8:

A．head

B．mind

C．eyes

D．heart

小题9:

A．listening to

B．to listen to

C．hearing

D．to hear

小题10:

A．boring

B．dull

C．beautiful

D．interesting

小题11:

A．find

B．share

C．waste

D．afford

小题12:

A．during

B．at

C．through

D．until

小题13:

A．better

B．best

C．poorer

D．poorest

小题14:

A．which

B．that

C．whom

D．what

小题15:

A．wish

B．advise

C．hope

D．decide

小题16:

A．and

B．but

C．so

D．because

小题17:

A．spend

B．take

C．cost

D．pay

小题18:

A．everything

B．something

C．anything

D．nothing

小题19:

A．in

B．on

C．with

D．by

小题20:

A．develop

B．improve

C．interest

D．finish

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Dear Editor,
I’m a Senior I student in a middle school. This term, my favorite teacher, Miss Mao, no longer teaches us. I want to see her, but I’m afraid that she no longer likes me and I don’t want to trouble her. I really miss her. What should I do?
Tian Yan
Dear Tian Yan,
It’s bad luck that you have lost your favorite teacher, But if she is still in your school , nothing can stop you going to see her. When she isn’t busy, ask her if she minds having a quick chat. You can then tell her she was your favorite teacher------ everyone is happy to know that they are liked!
If she has left the school, it will be more difficult to meet her. It will be hard, but remember people always come and go in their lives. We can’t rely on them to be with us all the time.
You may be sad to say goodbye to her, but we can remember and learn from her. Think of her best qualities.
You could also try looking for similar qualities in your other teachers. Study hard and give your new teacher a chance.In time, you might start to see that he or she has different qualities to learn from.
Finally, you can not completely rely on other people to get you through your studies , or even your life.
Editor
小题1:The letters are from________.
A book B newspaper C poster D advertisement
小题2:Which of the following does the editor advi

se Tuan Yan NOT to do?
A Find a time to see Miss Mao    B Have a short chat with Miss Mao
C Tell Miss Mao she likes her     D Keep quiet about the thing
小题3: According to the passage, students can make progress in their studies _______.
A completely by their favorite teachers B completely by their favorite classmates
C mainly by their parents            D mainly by themselves

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BRITAIN is a popular tourist place. But tours of the country have advantages and disadvantages .
ADVANTAGES
Free museums. No charge for good collections of art works
Pop music. Britain is the only country to rival(与…匹敌)the US on this point.
Cabs. London taxi drivers well know where they are going.
Choice of food. Visitors can find food from every corner of the world .
Fashion. Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and respect highly brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly loved, too.
　　DISADVANTAGES
　　Poor service. People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced,” says Professor Tony Seaton, of Luton University’s International Tourism Research Center.
　　Poor public transport. Trains and buses are promised to defeat tourists who have the most patience, so the over- crowded London tube is inexplicably(难以理解的) popular.
　　Rain. Still in the number one complaint.
　　Overpriced hotels. The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark.
Drinking hours. Alcohol(酒) is in short supply after 11 pm even in “24-hour cities”.
小题1:What do tourists complain most?

A．Poor service.	B．Poor public transport.
C．Rain.	D．Overpriced hotels.

小题2: When is alcohol not able to get?

A．At 9: 00 pm

B．At 10: 00 pm

C．At 11: 00 pm

D．At 12: 00 pm

小题3:Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．You have to pay to visit the museums.

B．Only clothing with brand names are sold in London .

C．You cannot find Chinese food there.

D．The public transport is poor there.

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