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When you are little, it’s not hard to believe you can change the world. I remember my enthusiasm when, at the age of 12, I addressed(向……演讲) the people at the Rio Earth Summit. “ I am only a child,” I told them.” Yet I know that if all the money spent on war was spent on ending poverty and finding environmental answers, what a wonderful place this world would be. At school you teach us not to fight with others, to work things out, to respect others, to clean up our mess, not to hurt other creatures, to share, not to be greedy. Then why do you go out and do the things you tell us not to do. You grown-ups say you love us, but I challenge you, please, to make your actions reflect your words.”
I spoke for six minutes and received a standing ovation. Some of the people even cried. I thought that maybe I had reached some of them, that my speech might actually spur(刺激)action. Now, ten years from Rio, after I’ve sat through many more conferences, I’m not sure what has been achieved. My confidence in the people in power and in the power of an individual’s voice to reach them has been deeply shaken.
When I was little, the world was simple. But as a young adult, I’m learning that as we have to make choices—educa-tion, career, lifestyle—life gets more and more complicated. We are beginning to feel pressure to produce and be successful. We are taught that economic growth is progress, but we aren’t taught how to seek a happy, healthy way of living. And we are learning that what we wanted for the future when we were 12 was idealistic and naive(天真的).
Today I’m no longer a child, but I’m worried about what kind of environment my children will grow up in. I know change is possible, because I am changing, still figuring out what I think. I am still deciding how to live my life. The challenges are great, but if we accept individual responsibility and make choices, we will rise to the challenges, and we will become part of the positive tide of the change. I hope this goal will be met through our common efforts. Thank you all.
小题1:The purpose of what the speaker said at the age of 12 was to     .
A.end poverty and make schools beautiful
B.find environmental answers and show off
C.focus people’s attention on some social problems
D.find a wonderful place and clean it up
小题2:What does the underlined word “ovation”in the second paragraph refer to?
A.A long period of laughing.B.A cold and unfriendly welcome.
C.An expression used for greeting.
D.Great applause or cheering.
小题3:The information in the text is presented mainly through      .
A.question and answerB.a personal lecture
C.cause and effectD.listing steps in a process
小题4:Which of the following best describes the speaker?
A.He is an experienced educator.
B.He is an impolite man.
C.He is a man of great worries.
D.He is a man of social responsibility.

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小题1:C
小题1:D
小题1:B
小题1:D
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I was on my lunch break in the city, enjoying a salad at an outdoor café, when a shabby homeless lady came waking towards me. She was _36_ everyone who walked past her for spare_37_ and she looked very dirty. My _38  reaction was fear and I hoped she wouldn’t come near me, but she did.. I was on the phone and when she__39_ , I said “ I’m on the phone” in the nicest way I could, telling myself what she needed was a lesson in _40_. She walked away, mumbling(自言自语), “ I’m_41_ you. I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’ll leave.” And she turned the corner.
_42_ ,I would feel relieved or satisfied, but something in me couldn’t _43_ . Without another thought, I looked in my _44_ for the spare change I had. I even started searching through my entire purse, the pockets, everything for all of the change I could _45_ find to give. I got up and walked towards this lady and gave her all I _46_. She held my hand and said, “ Thank you!” Her hand was 47 and dirty, but I didn’t mind 48 her hand. I wanted to be there for her , when normally I would  49 the other way. She looked at me and said, “Will you touch my face?” And for some reason, I did. I put my hand on her cheek and she started to 50  .  I could  51 it was as if she had not been touched by a loving, soft hand in ages, 52 . And so I held it there, trying to 53 her with my heart open. It was powerful.
She thanked me and walked away quietly. And I walked away with an open heart, trying to 54  
sense of what had just happened. It changed something in me and has made me want to be a 55 person to the people I meet during my day.
小题1:
A.greetingB.praisingC.applyingD.begging
小题2:
A.changeB.roomC.clothesD.food
小题3:
A.usualB.instantC.lastD.general
小题4:
A.came acrossB.came outC.came overD.came through
小题5:
A.attitudeB.troubleC.practiceD.manners
小题6:
A.callingB.injuringC.annoyingD.abusing
小题7:
A.FortunatelyB.NormallyC.ImmediatelyD.Strangely
小题8:
A.restB.appearC.enjoyD.exist
小题9:
A.carB.tableC.walletD.seat
小题10:
A.necessarilyB.possiblyC.mainlyD.certainly
小题11:
A.earnedB.searchedC.foundD.made
小题12:
A.softB.roughC.largeD.neat
小题13:
A.washingB.wavingC.wipingD.holding
小题14:
A.leadB.setC.turnD.show
小题15:
A.cryB.laughC.screamD.shout
小题16:
A.doubtB.senseC.determineD.decide
小题17:
A.if necessaryB.if notC.if soD.if ever
小题18:
A.persuadeB.comfortC.entertainD.surround
小题19:
A.takeB.getC.catchD.make
小题20:
A.kinderB.richerC.wiserD.happier

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 My First Day
I was still shy in the presence of a crowd. And my first day at the new 36 made me a laughing stock(笑柄) of the classroom .I was sent to the blackboard to write my   37 . I knew my name, and knew how to write it , but standing at the blackboard with the  38  of so many pupils on my back made me  39  inside and I was unable to write a single letter.
“Write your name,” the teacher called to me. I  40 the white chalk to the blackboard, as I was about to write, my mind went blank, I could not remember my name,  41 the first letter. Somebody laughed and I became  42 .
“Just forget us and write your name,” the teacher called and walked to my side,  43 at me to give me confidence.
“What is your name?” she asked.
“Richard,” I   44
“Then write it.”
I turned to the blackboard and lifted my hand to write, but then I was  45  again. I tried to  46  my senses but I could remember nothing. I realized how totally I was 47 and I grew weak and leaned my hot forehead  48 the cold blackboard. The room burst into a loud  49 and my muscles froze. I sat and  50  myself. Why did I always appear so dumb  51  I was called upon to perform in a crowd? I knew how to write as well as any other pupil in the classroom, and there was no  52 I could read better than any of them, and I could talk  53  when I was sure of myself. Then why did strange  54  make me freeze? I sat with my ears and neck  55 , hearing the pupils around me whisper, hating myself.  
小题1:
A.schoolB.houseC.officeD.lab
小题2:
A.addressB.nameC.websiteD.hobby
小题3:
A.presenceB.pressureC.eyesD.smiles
小题4:
A.freezeB.struggleC.fallD.think
小题5:
A.tookB.pickedC.carriedD.lifted
小题6:
A.stillB.everC.evenD.also
小题7:
A.delightedB.nervousC.disappointedD.angry
小题8:
A.pointingB.lookingC.smilingD.waving
小题9:
A.whisperedB.explainedC.shoutedD.nodded
小题10:
A.emptyB.stupidC.quiet D.blank
小题11:
A.formB.collectC.makeD.catch
小题12:
A.fightingB.feelingC.failingD.falling
小题13:
A.byB.beforeC.fromD.against
小题14:
A.laughB.noiseC.cryD.cheer
小题15:
A.calmedB.hidC.comfortedD.blamed
小题16:
A.whereB.thatC.whenD.because
小题17:
A.needB.doubtC.wonderD.use
小题18:
A.correctlyB.anxiouslyC.clearlyD.freely
小题19:
A.facesB.teachersC.placesD.classrooms
小题20:
A.shakingB.sufferingC.burningD.hurting

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More and more often we heard of people talking about Karaoke (卡拉OK). But what on earth it is about still remains a question for many people. Karaoke is a sort of acoustic (听觉的) equipment which was invented in Japan around the middle of the 1970"s. It means "a band without people" in Japanese. In fact, it is just a music tape without words. This equipment first appeared in some public houses and snack bars, and mainly for the customers to enjoy themselves. Most of the music in Karaoke was popular music. Therefore, at times, when anyone felt like it, he might sing songs to the accompaniment (陪伴) of the music that came from the equipment. Shortly after its invention, Karaoke was spread to the whole world. It was introduced to China and was welcomed by many people. Although you are not a good singer, or even sometimes you may sing out of tune, you can always enjoy yourself by singing Karaoke.
小题1:In this passage "band" means "group of persons ________."
A.who play games on the sports ground
B.who play music together
C.living in the same neighborhood
D.doing things together under a leader and with a common purpose
小题2: Karaoke is just a ______.
A.cassette tape with only musicB.cassette tape recorder
C.band from JapanD.voice recording equipment
小题3:Karaoke was spread to the whole world ________.
A.as soon as it was inventedB.long before
C.not long after it was inventedD.before long

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Do you enjoy reading? Do you read newspapers or magazines? Chances are, if you do any of these activities, your pre-school child is on his way to becoming a reader.
The process of learning to read is complex, and one of the most important things to know is that parents can help their children learn to read. As children have conversations with adults, they hear both new and familiar words and their vocabulary grows.
There are many opportunities for adults and children to talk together, such as when riding in the car or in a bus, doing housework like fixing dinner, or bathing and getting ready for bed. A major part of conversation is listening. When children talk, adults listen and respond. Then children listen and respond, and so the flow of conversation happens.
Have you watched you pre-school child pretend to read to his younger sisters or brothers? Have you read his favorite story over and over? These experiences tell children that reading is fun. And when things are fun and they are repeated, your child will see letters. He begins to connect them to familiar words, especially the letters that make up his name. A natural next step for him to take is to write the letters.
When children see parents make a grocery list, they want to use a pencil and paper to make their own list. To encourage these beginning writing activities, have pencils, markers, crayons and scrap paper within your children’s reach.
The more children get connected with talking, listening, reading and writing, the easier it is for them to become active readers. While you as a parent have a big influence on these early behaviors, it is important to remember that opportunities for literacy experiences happen when you and your child share in the basic routines(日常生活)of everyday life.
小题1:The third paragraph tells us that parents can talk with their children__________.
A.during daily routinesB.only in quiet places
C.in their spare timeD.when they are eager to walk
小题2:During the process of learning to read, children may _________.
A.copy the action of the adults.
B.prefer to talk with those of their own age.
C.show no interest in reading at all.
D.waste a lot of paper and other materials.
小题3: When do children want to learn to write?
A.When their parents ask them to do so.
B.When they believe they can write well.
C.When they know what they want to know
D.When they can connect letters with familiar words.
小题4:The passage is written to _____________.
A.talk about parents’ influence on their children’s behavior
B.encourage parents to set a good example to their children
C.advise parents to make reading a part of their children’s daily life
D.make parents believe in the importance of early reading

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Are you still wishing your friends and partners “Happy New Year”? In the first few days of a new year, we say these three words countless times. The ___16___ is that we say them almost without thinking. The result of such a wish is that it ___17___ its meaning and power.
Last month, I ___18___ Dada J P Vaswani’s first speech after his return from the US. The ___19___ of his speech was “In 2012, all will be fine”. While sharing one of his many ___20___ ideas, he said that while “Happy New Year” is a nice greeting, there’s a more beautiful and encouraging way to ___21___ others—“Happy New You!”
Those three ___22___ words show that New Year is a time to leave behind our ___23___ and step forward. It’s the time to renew ourselves by getting rid of the negative things of the past — ___24___, pain and so on. It’s also the right time to give up thoughts of fear and failure.
For those who are ___25___ what to change, Dada has a simple suggestion: write down all the things that you don’t ___26___ about yourself… every single one. They could be small or big, easy or difficult — ___27___ write them all down. Putting them on ___28___ brings clearness of thought, which is the first step towards bringing about any change.
So this New Year, let’s wish each other “Happy New You” and then ___29___ that trend all through the year. Each time you wish others, you will be ___30___ not only them but also yourself to leave behind sadness and the past — because it’s time for being Happy and New.
小题1:
A.mindB.ideaC.thoughtD.problem
小题2:
A.provesB.losesC.hidesD.shows
小题3:
A.ruinedB.rememberedC.attendedD.missed
小题4:
A.opinionB.designC.structureD.topic
小题5:
A.beautifulB.funnyC.oldD.normal
小题6:
A.surprise B.wishC.require D.disappoint
小题7:
A.shortB.unusualC.excitingD.new
小题8:
A.friendsB.dreamsC.wishesD.disappointments
小题9:
A.angerB.calmC.ExcitementD.desire
小题10:
A.avoidingB.fearingC.forgettingD.wondering
小题11:
A.like B.thinkC.careD.ask
小题12:
A.stillB.justC.sometimesD.never
小题13:
A.paperB.mindC.clothD.bed
小题14:
A.explainB.continueC.improveD.check
小题15:
A.helpingB.replacingC.remindingD.pleasing

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