Last month there was a car accident. Her father stayed with her in the hospital, while her mother was staying with the other three children at home. The mother had no one to help look after her children at home if she went to the hospital to look after her daughter.
The mother was so helpless(无助的)that T decided to help her. I looked after her children in her home for a few days. I always hugged(拥抱)him to make him feel better. I told him that his little sister would come home with his mom and dad soon.
Some days later, the news came that the surgery(手术)was successful. I was glad to net the mom who bad such trust in me to look after her family. It was also such a great feeling just to be able to help.
lf everyone just spent a little more time caring for someone in need, 75.
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A. The oldest one was only eight who felt sorry for his sister. B. Then they returned home. C. So she called our volunteering organization for help. D. it would be a much better world for all of us to live in. E. A six-year-old girl was hit by a car and hurt her head. |
An Adventure(冒险)of a Mouse
I am a little mouse and I live with my mum, brothers and sisters in the cave(山洞)all the time. So I took a bag and put things that I thought I'd need to have along the way. Such as a toothbrush, some clothes, and, of course, my lucky bottle cap(瓶盖).
My Uncle Louie had found the bottle cap on his travels long ago. He was running from a fierce(凶猛的)cat. That's when Uncle Louie found the cap was so “lucky". He used it to slide down(滑下)a hill. At the foot of the hill, rushing water(湍急的水流) began to carry him away. So he could take the boat through the water. I listened to Uncle Louie tell me the story many, many times. One day, he gave me the lucky cap in surprise.
With that, I said my goodbye to everyone. Then I left the cave that I lived in for so long. Outside the sun was shining(闪耀).Birds were singing high in the trees. All of a sudden my ears caught the sound of something unusual. The sky darkened like night. The wind blew, strongly. I quickly looked for cover. There was none. Then it hit me. My bottle cap! . I placed it over my head just before one of the ice balls fell onto the cap. Scared, but not hurt, I sat still for some time. Then I smiled. The lucky cap had saved the day and my life!
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A. I have carried it with me since then. B. I wanted to explore (探索)the outside world. C. Luckily, he used the bottle cap as a boat. D. I reached into my bag and pulled out my lucky cap. E. The next thing I knew, ice stones began hitting the ground. |
I had to get up at six o'clock every morning and ride my bike five miles to school. In winter, it was very cold, but I didn't mind. I liked to exercise. We wore uniforms to school, not like Canadian kids today. Some of the girls liked their school uniforms, We had to wear ugly straw (草) hats!
Our school wasn't in a very good place. Sometimes it was difficult to hear the teacher because of all the trains outside. The school was small, too, and the classrooms were very crowded. There were usually forty or fifty students in every class. There was no TV at that time, I remember our geography textbook had beautiful photos faraway places like India, China and Africa. Geography was really interesting for kids in those days.
Families were poor because it was the time of the Great Depression (萧条期). I wore my elder brother's old uniform. My shoes had holes where you could see my feet. It was terrible.
I loved to play baseball and ice hockey (冰球) after class. But we played ice hockey on frozen ponds (结冰的池塘). Not inside like the kids today.
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A. It was next to a train station. B. and in summer it was very hot. C. We were poor but we still had fun. D. but the uniforms for boys looked strange. E. so we didn't know a lot about the world. |
It was time for the final exam at a university. The exam was two hours long.
You're not going to have time to finish this. the professor(教授)said as he handed the student.
"Yes, I will," the student replied.
At the end of the exam, the professor asked all of the students to hand in their exam papers. .The professor put the papers in order and did not say anything to the student
"I'm not going to accept your paper. It's late." the professor said.
"Do you know who l am?" the student asked.
"No, I don't, "the professor replied.
"No, "the professor replied.
"Good," the student replied, He then lifted all the sorted(整理好的) exam papers, put his in the middle, and walked out of the room.
A. An hour later, the student came up to the professor. B. He then took a seat and began writing. C. "Do you know who I am?" the student asked again in s louder voice D. Half an hour after the exam started, a student rushed (冲) into the classroom and asked the professor (教授) for an exam. E. Everyone handed them in except (除了) the late student, who continued writing. |
Once upon a time, there were three fish living in a pool. One evening, some fishermen (渔夫) passed by and saw the fish." This pool is full of fish!" they said excitedly. "We've never fished here before. " After saying that, they left.
When the oldest of three fish heard this, he was worried. He said, Did you hear what the fishermen said? We must leave this pool quickly. " The second fish said. You're right. We must leave here. "There's nothing to worry about." he said "We have lived here all our live. No fisherman has ever come here. I'm not going anywhere. My luck will keep me safe."
The second fish saw the fishermen coming early the next morning and left quickly. The oldest fish left the pool that evening.
The oldest fish saw the problem ahead (预先) and acted before it arrived. But the fish that depended on luck and did nothing died in the end.
A. The second fish acted when it came.
B. But the youngest fish didn't think so.
C. The fishermen will come back tomorrow and kill us!
D. The third fish's luck didn't help him— he was caught and killed.
E. We must come back tomorrow with our nets (网) and catch these fish!
Your school days should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. You shouldn't waste this wonderful opportunity (机会) to learn. Here is our advice for you to have a happy school life.
Don't say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school life and your school subjects. Take part in activities. Be quick to put your hand up. Go round the school with a big smile.
If you do not eat a good breakfast, you will be thinking about food in class. If you go to bed late and do not have enough sleep, you will be sleepy in class. Play some sports to keep your body strong.
Do not say you will do things tomorrow. If you get behind the class, it is very difficult to get back in front. You cannot finish a race if you rest all the time.
Sometimes they are only the result of misunderstanding(误解). Don't be too embarrassed(沮丧的) to ask for help. You are young. No one thinks you can do everything!
Don't waste life lying in bed on Saturday morning. Go and play a sport, learn the piano, work on a project, read a book, practice English, or help some with problems. There are always a lot of things to do.
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A. Do today's work today. B. Talk about problems. C. Keep fit. D. Be active in school. E. Plan your time. |
Lu Xun is one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century. Besides his famous stories, he also wrote many influential articles (有影响力的文章) about the living conditions of Chinese people.
Born in 1881 to a wealthy family, Lu Xun had a happy childhood. In 1893, however, his grandfather, a senior government official, was put into prison for taking money. From that time on, his family was no longer accepted by their relatives and friends. These early experiences greatly influenced his writing.
By the time Lu Xun arrived in Nanjing to study at university in 1899, he already believed that Chinese society had to change and become modern. There he began writing articles for several Chinese student magazines. He showed a gift for writing and translating and he even wrote several books, although none was popular. He returned to China in 1909 because he was in need of money.
After working for several years as a teacher in Beijing, Lu Xun again returned to writing.
It was the first Chinese novel published using the everyday language that people spoke, which helped make it a great success. This, together with his novel The True Story of Ah Q(1921), made Lu Xun a leading Chinese writer.
Although successful, In 1927, he moved to Shanghai and gave up writing stories in order to devote himself to what he called "pen warfare". He only wrote articles which called on the people to fight against the government. For this, the government stopped him from publishing any more books.
Since his death in 1936, Lu Xun's importance and influence have grown. Today, many of his writings are included in school textbooks and his works are read by millions of people around the world.
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A. In 1918, he wrote his famous short story Diary of a Madman. B. He was forced to write his articles using false names. C. In 1902 he went to study in Japan. D. At the same time, his father became seriously ill. E. Lu Xun still worried greatly about China's future. |
| A. Cook in the kitchen B. Play "Let's act" game C. Tell stories D. Have a party E. Write a story together |
How to spend a rainy day with your friends?
You don't have to be bored on a rainy day. Here are some new ideas:
. You might tell stories you have heard before, or you might make up some really wonderful stories.
. You can learn to cook a pizza or maybe some cakes. Give your friends a chance to help in the kitchen and make something tasty.
. You might write stories on your own and then read them aloud to others, or you might write a story together.
. Think of some scenes and then play a game. Act as teachers, doctors, nurses or policemen. You can dress up in whatever you may have.
. Pick out some music and dance around in the room. You can also sing while others are dancing.
So on the next rainy day, try some of these ideas for a day full of fun.
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A. How to get on well with others B. How to greet(问候，打招呼) C. When to arrive D. How to get on with our parents E. What to bring |
⑴The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you over, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come "around 3:00", that means you can turn up a little bit after 3:00. But usually it is a good idea to arrive at the right time.
⑵Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend's house. This could be a box of chocolate for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.
⑶When you visit your friend's house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names, and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.
⑷As we all know, students should learn how to get on well with others. But in what ways? First of all, we should respect others. Everyone has their own way to do things, so we should understand each other. Besides, it is important for us to communicate with each other. What's more, we should be kind to others and offer necessary help to those who are in trouble.
⑸Everybody has his parents. But not everybody gets on well with his parents. Well, first, we should respect our parents because they bring us up and care for us all the time. Second, we are supposed to do some housework at home. We should help clean the room, cook meals and so on. Third, we should care for them, have a talk with them about their work.
Around the world people enjoy sports. Many people like to watch others play games. Often they get very happy when "their" player team wins.
Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake! And think of people in cold countries.
Some sports or games go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese kungfu, for example, has a very long history. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. People are inventing new sports or games all the time. Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.
People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game together they often become good friends. One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace.（胜不骄，败不馁）
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A. Think how many people love to skate or ski in Japan or Canada. B. Sports help to improve a person's character. C. Sports help to keep people healthy and happy. D. They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch games. E. People all over the world like doing sports. F. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. |
