“He was a nightmare (噩梦),” his mother, Mary said as I talked with her and her son Jamie. “I was sure he was going to end up in prison, or worse”. Seeing Jamie so full of life with his new friends, there was no room for imagination that he was ever a rebellious (叛逆的) kid.

Jamie was raised by his mother after his father left ten years ago. They lived in a small flat with little money. Most of their neighbors were alcoholics, so crime was very common. At middle school, he quickly got in with the wrong crowd and began to steal everything from shoes to phones.

Mary didn’t realize the consequence of the trouble Jamie made until he told her he had been stopped from going to school for three weeks. Mary was very angry, but now she has realized that it was the best thing that had happened to both of them.

During the three weeks, Mary made him volunteer at the local community centre where he saw the street dancers for the first time. “They were so cool and able to express themselves in a way I had never seen before. I asked to join them and they agreed. Because of them I am who I am now.” Jamie told me, tears in his eyes.

Back at school, his whole attitude and behavior improved. “I realized the boys I was hanging out with weren’t cool, stealing wasn’t cool and getting out of school wasn’t cool either. It made me find something I love and have a goal in life.” he said.

Yes, street dance makes him happy. This kind of dance speaks to people, and gives them a purpose.

21. Who is most probably the writer?

   A. A reporter.                                                    B. A manager.

   C. A photographer.                                           D. A dancer.

22. What is Mary’s attitude toward Jamie’s future in the first paragraph?

   A. Angry.                                                          B. Negative.

   C. Careless.                                                       D. Cold

23. The underlined part “the wrong crowd” probably refers to _______.

   A. Thieves hanging about in shops                   B. Strangers

   C. Schoolmates with bad influence                            D. Neighbours

24. The text is written to _______.

   A. outline the advantages of learning street dance

   B. warn about the dangers of a difficult childhood

   C. give advice on how to handle rebellious teenagers

   D. tell how a kid changed after learning street dance

    “Sooner or later, we will have to recognize that the Earth also has right to live without pollution. What we must know is that human beings cannot live without the Earth, but the planet can live without humans.” ---Evo Morales

     I am not one to tell people what to do; I basically believe that as Americans we have a right to our own opinions, social issues, etc. Now, with that being said, I must stress one issue that seems to be a growing trend: pick up your trash.

     I love the fact that parents involve their children in outdoor activities. In fact, I encourage outdoor activities for children. I think that being outdoors away from technological devices fuels the imagination. That is to say, it provides materials for children’s writing and creation. I really do love seeing a family sitting along a river bridge and enjoying some summertime fishing as well as exploring. But what I do not like is going back to the same area the next day and finding the place littered with trash. Pick up your trash.

    If you are teaching your children about outdoor activities, such as fishing, teach them to respect nature as well. When packing your supplies for the day’s outing, throw a small kitchen bag in with the rest of the items. Use the kitchen bag to throw your papers, cans, wrappers, containers and everything else that is not at the site upon arrival. Remember to take the kitchen bag with you. Don’t misuse your responsibility and model.

    I am the first one to admit that I am not perfect when it comes to the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” program. From my desk right now, I can see a pile of old magazines that need to be taken to the recycling centre. But I would never leave trash along a roadside or other public areas.

    I would like to see future generations enjoy the outdoors without all the pollutants left behind today. For now, I would just like to take my wildlife photos without litter in the background. Pick up your trash.

25. What is implied in Evo Morales’s words in Paragraph 1?

   A. Human beings should change their attitude towards the Earth.

B. Human beings will live forever on the Earth safe and sound.

C. Human beings have realized the importance of caring about the Earth.

D. Human beings only know they have rights to ask for more from the Earth.

 26. Why does the author think he is not perfect when referring to the Three R’s program?

   A. He isn’t accustomed to using their kitchen bag

B. He would never pick up trash at the roadside.

C. He always throws the old magazines to the dustbin.

D. He doesn’t take his old magazines to a recycling centre.

 27. What is the purpose of this passage?

   A. To give parents some guidance on how to educate their children.

B. To teach a lesson to those parents who don’t care about the Earth.

C. To ask parents to guide their kids to respect nature in outdoor activities

D. To show his attitude towards parents’ behavior in outdoor activities.

How to protect children Web fans from unsuitable material on-line while encouraging them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the U.S.

For some parents, the Internet can seem like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as dangers and with good guides, some education, and a few precautions(预防措施), the wilds of the Internet can be safely navigated(航行). “Kids have to be on-line. If we tell our kids they can’t have access(机会) to the Internet, we’re cutting them off from their future,” said an expert.

Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also locate places where you might not want your kids to go. There are search engines designed just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that have been selected as safe. The most popular way to limit access would be to use what is known as a “content screener(过滤器)”. But this can’t be wholly reliable, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them know what is OK or not OK to see or do on the Internet. Another way is that mum or dad is nearby when the child is surfing(浏览) the Internet.

A few other tips

●Don’t put the PC in a child’s room but keep it in an area where mum or dad can keep an eye on things. That also makes the Internet more of a family activity.

●Ask your child what he or she has been doing and about any friends they make on-line.

●Tell your child not to give on-line strangers personal information, especially like address and phone number.

●And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet on-line over the phone, send them anything, accept anything from them or agree to meet with them unless you go along.

28. The passage is mainly about the subject of _______.

A. American children going on-line              B. Internet in America

C. appreciating Internet                              D. opposing children’s on-line

29. The best way to protect children from improper material is _______.

A. to install(安装) a content screener on the computer

B. to buy some search engines for the children

C. to be nearby when they are surfing the Internet

D. to talk to the children and persuade them to tell right from wrong

30. Which of the following is right according to the passage?

A. Surfing the Internet is the best method of educating children.

B. Children’s not having access to Internet may have effect on their progress.

C. Using a content screener is most reliable for keeping children having access to Internet.

D. Searching engines can help children to select materials fit for them.

31. According to the passage, we can infer that _______.

A. soft wares fit for children want programming

B. a child who is on-line is in danger

C. Internet is a jungle full of danger

D. Internet contains a lot of harmful sites

   “Have a nice day!” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningless expression. When my friend Maxie says “Have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me. I feel loved and secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well.

   “Have a nice day. Next!” This version of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at the supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out the door. The words come out in the same tone with a fixed procedure. They are spoken at me, not to me. Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone else’s is the management’s attempt to increase business.

    The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other. Some- times it indicates the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting is at an end. Sometimes the expression saves us when we don’t know what to say. “Oh, you just had a tooth out? I’m terribly sorry, but have a nice day.”

    The expression can be pleasant. If a stranger says “Have a nice day” to you, you may find it heart-warming, because someone you don’t know has tried to be nice to you.

    Although the use of the expression is an insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little uninteresting. The salesgirl, the waitress, the teacher, and all the countless others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day. But in a strange and comfortable way, it’s nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really don’t care all that much. While the expression may not often be sincere, it is always spoken. The point is that people say it all the time when they like.

32. How does the author understand Maxie’s words?

A. Maxie shows her anxiety to the author.

B. Maxie really wishes the author a good day.

C. Maxie encourages the author to stay happy.

D. Maxie really worries about the author’s security.

33. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

   A. The salesgirl is rude.

 B. The salesgirl is bored.

C. The salesgirl cares about me.

 D. The salesgirl says the words as a rule.

34. According to the last paragraph, People says “Have a nice day” ______.

   A. sincerely          B. as thanks         C. as a habit       D. encouragingly

35. What is the best title of the passage?

   A. Have a Nice Day——a Social Custom

   B. Have a Nice Day——a Pleasant Greeting

C. Have a Nice Day——a Heart-warming Greeting

D. Have a Nice Day——a Polite Ending of a Conversation

Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.

___36   Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.

Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle.    37   Ideal （理想的）study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.

Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity. __  38___

You’ll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you’ve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.

___39   Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.

____40   This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.

A. Pick a place where your children can study properly.

B. Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves.

C. Finally, spend time with your kids when they’re studying.

D. Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too.

E. Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.

F. Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.

G. One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.