Once there was a man who liked to eat mangoes (芒果). One day he decided to get the sweetest mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun the most are the sweetest.

So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. He managed to pick up a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an attempt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground. Fortunately, he caught the branch as he was falling and remained helplessly hanging on the tree. Then he started to call nearby villagers for help. They immediately came with a ladder and sticks, but could do little to help him.

Then after some time one calm and thoughtful person arrived—a well­known sage who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were very curious to see what he would do, as he was famous in solving many people's problems in the area and sometimes very complicated ones. He was silent for a minute and then picked up a stone and threw it at the hanging man.

Everybody was surprised. The hanging mango lover started to shout, “What are you doing? Are you crazy？ Do you want me to break my neck？” The sage was silent. Then he took another stone and threw it at the man. The man was very angry, “If I could just come down, I would show you！”

That's what everybody wanted—that he came down. But how? Now everybody was tense (紧张), as to what would happen next! Some wanted to punish the sage, but they didn't. The sage picked another stone and threw it again at the man, even more forcefully. Now the man on the tree was enraged and developed a great determination to come down and take revenge (报仇)．

He then used all his skill and strength and somehow reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he made it! Everybody was amazed.

However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood there, realizing that the man really helped him because he induced him to try his best and save himself.

“I should be thankful and not angry.”

21．What happened after he had picked a few sweet reddish mangoes?

A．He remained hanging helplessly on the tree.

B．He slipped and fell to the ground suddenly.

C．He was climbing down quickly but carefully.

D．He shouted loudly for help but no one helped.

22．How did the man feel when the sage hit him with a stone?

A．He was nervous.                B．He kept silent.  

C．He was angry.                  D．He felt surprised.

23．What do you think motivated the man to climb down?

A．Courage.                       B．Assistance.      

C．Carefulness.                   D．Revenge.

24．From the story we know that the sweetest mango must be the one ____.

A．on the tree for the longest time

B．hidden in the middle of a tree

C．on the very top of a tree

D．exposed to sunlight less often

Beaches are not only great for lying on and doing water sports, and in fact one of the best ways of enjoying them is a classic beach walk. Here at iWantSun. Co. Uk, we've been searching the globe to find you the world's best and most glorious beach walks, and here's our pick of the top.

The Footpath of the Gods, Amalfi Coast, Italy

The name says it all really and you truly do feel up there to walking along this wonderful mountain coastal path, which offers some of the most striking views on the planet. The path begins at town of Bomerano to charming Positano along the UNESCO World Heritage area of the Amalfi Coast. The whole walk will take you approximately four and a half hours to complete and pass over narrow rocky paths, past sheer cliffs and shining blue bays.

Sydney's Great Coastal Walk, Australia

Sydney's coastline is one of the most beautiful and diverse in the world. Here you have national parks, historic sites, steep cliffs, sparkling beaches and quiet bays all in one place. Sydney's Great Walk runs all the way from Barrenjoey in the north to Royal National Park in the south and takes an incredible seven days to complete. However, if you're not up to doing the full walk, then there are many different parts of the walk that you can do right in the city. Walking from the city's famous Bondi Beach to the sweeping curve of Bronte Beach takes just an hour, which takes in some top scenery.

Great Ocean Walk, Australia

The Great Ocean Walk stretches 104 km along Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road, located on the southern coast of Australia, from the resort town Apollo Bay to the magnificent Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles are the area's famous stone landmarks which stand out like giants from the sea. The walk passes through a range of landscapes and sights, from national parks, famous surfing spots and deserted beaches, to wild coastlines, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, historic lighthouses and ghostly shipwrecks. Day walks and shorter three­hour walks such as the Wreck Beach Walk or the Lighthouse Cemetery and Lookout Walk can also be enjoyed.

So next time when you're looking for a beach holiday don't just think about the resorts and the sand, but consider a more active sun holiday, discovering some of the best beaches in the world.

25．The author intends to tell us ________.

A．the world's best places for beach walks     

B．the wonderful beaches in the world

C．the ideal tourism resort for health          

D．the beautiful beaches in Australia

26．When you arrive at the Amalfi Coast ________.

A．you must be fed up with the footpath       

B．you will be fascinated by the scenery

C．you can start walking from Positano        

D．you may be trapped in narrow rocky paths

27．What is the distinct characteristic of Sydney's Great Coastal Walk?

A．It takes about more than five hours to complete.

B．It starts from Royal National Park in the south.

C．It provides visitors a variety of great landscapes.

D．It really has the longest coastline in the world.

28．Where can we probably read the passage?

A．On a travel magazine.          B．On a handbook for tourists.

C．In a tourism website.          D．In a foreign travel agent.

I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签）everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed! ” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
     The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation，I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬)under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks. ”
    Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together： giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
29.What made Kate so angry one evening?
   A.She couldn’t find her books.
   B.She heard the author shouting loud.
   C.She got the news that her grandma was ill.
   D.She saw the authors shoes beneath her bed.
30.The author tidied up the room most probably because      .
   A.she was scared by Kate’s anger
   B.she hated herself for being so messy
   C.she wanted to show her care
   D.she was asked by Kate to do so
31.What might be the best title for the story?
   A.My Friend Kate
   B.Hard Work Pays Off
   C.How to Be Organized
   D.Learning to Be Roommates

My parents moved to Mississippi when my brother and I were small children, and we were separated from our Oklahoma grandparents by some 600 miles. This geographic distance allowed us to only visit our grandparents once a year, either at Christmas or during summer vacation.

Most of my classmates lived near their grandparents, and I would routinely hear stories of extended families (大家庭) regularly spending time with one another, fishing at “grandpa's” house or going over to “grandma's” for her famous fried chicken. We were disappointed that we did not get to spend more time with our grandparents, but our love for them remained deep and strong.

We always expected a road trip to Oklahoma. We would count the days, and when Day I came, the entire family would pile into the car at four o'clock in the morning. Crossing the Mississippi River into Louisiana, the landscapes  (风景) changed. Crossing the Red River in Oklahoma, we were in a foreign world.

Every trip to see my grandparents can't be without bringing delight. We jumped out of the car in their driveway to be met with bear hugs. My grandparents wanted to know everything about their grandchildren, and we would sit for hours and tell story after story. Grandma had a meal planned, and you could bet she fixed her grandsons' favorite foods. Of course the best part of the visit was that we were able to do whatever we wanted without punishment from our grandparents. Grandma and Grandpa always had presents for us, neat scenic trips planned and lovely surprises, such as the time we got to go to a local restaurant and eat the world's largest hamburger.

32．The family don't visit the grandparents often because ______.

A．they seldom have a vacation       

B．they have a bad attitude to them

C．they are all busy with their work    

D．they live far away from each other

33．When hearing his classmates' stories, the author ________.

A．often felt deep sorrow            

B．would call his grandparents

C．felt a bit jealous at heart          

D．would feel sorry for his poor life

34．Whenever the author and his brother met their grandparents, they ________.

A．were all full of great excitement     

B．found they were in a foreign world

C．shared cooking skills with each other 

D．seemed not to be familiar with each other

35．What can we infer from the author's story?

A．Distance can't break the bond of love.

B．Physical separation hurts the heart deeply.

C．Distance leads to the most beautiful scene.

D．Family life is filled with love and understanding.

As a father who works outside the home, I recognize that it is easy for me to get caught up in stress at work. Indeed, sometimes it is difficult to turn off my work focus and turn on my family focus so that I can come home and be the loving husband my wife needs and the playful father my kids want.  36   Good fathers provide stability and strength to the family. As fathers, we do not let the pressures and worries of work get in the way of being there for our kids.

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1．  38   It doesn't need to be a lot of time, but if you are able, have one­on­one time with each of your kids.

2．Be goofy (滑稽的) with your kids. The more voices you do, the more expressive you are when you play with them, the more they will feel your love and your acceptance of them.

3. Spend time reading to them. Allow your kids to choose a book and spend time reading some of it to them before bed. The more effort you put into it the more they will feel your love.    39 

As a therapist (临床医学家)  who works with children and their families, I have noticed that the better the relationship that a father has with his child, the more influence that father will have on his child. As fathers work on developing a strong link with their kids through positive interactions, they can have a positive effection on the lives of their children.        40 

A．Fathers have such an important and irreplaceable role in the family.

B．Sometimes books can help you deal with children.

C．Reading stories is an excellent time for dads to practice voice imitations.

D．Here are some thoughts to help fathers keep their little ones in mind.

E．As a father he must involve hardships in all his life.

F．And the confidence can give their children a great advantage to succeed in the future.

G．Make a plan to spend time each day with your kids.