Henry found work in a bookstore after he finished middle school. He wouldn’t do anything but wanted to get rich. Mr. King thought he was too lazy and was going to send him away. Henry was afraid and had to work hard.

    It was a cold morning. It was snowing and there was thin ice on the streets. Few people went to buy the books and the young man had nothing to do. He hated to read, so he watched the traffic. Suddenly he saw a bag fall off a truck and it landed by the other side of the street.

    “It must be full of expensive things.” Henry said to himself. “I have to get it, or others will take it away. ”

    He went out of the shop and ran across the street. A driver saw him and began to whistle, but he didn’t hear it and went on running. The man drove aside, hit a big tree and was hurt in the accident. Two weeks later Henry was taken to court. A judge asked if he heard the whistle when he was running across the street. He said that something was wrong with his ears and he could hear nothing.

    “But you’ve heard me this time.” said the judge.

    “Oh, I’m sorry. Now I can hear with one ear.”

    “Cover the ear with your hand and listen to me with your deaf one. Well, can you hear me? ”

“No, I can’t. Sir. ”

21. Why did Mr. King want to send Henry away?

    A. Because Henry was too lazy.

    B. Because Henry hoped to be rich.

    C. Because Henry finished middle school.

    D. Because Henry sold few books.

22. The driver was afraid to _______, so he drove aside.

    A. hit Henry   B. hurt himself       C. fall behind                 D. lose the bag

23. What does the underlined word “judge” mean in Chinese?

    A. 裁判           B. 律师         C. 法官                 D. 原告

24. Why did Henry say that he was deaf?

    A. He wanted to have a joke with the judge.

    B. He wanted to get the judge’s help

    C. He wanted to find another piece of work

D. He didn’t want to pay for the accident.

The United States is full of cars. There are still many families without cars, but some families have two or more. However, cars are used for more than pleasure. They are a necessary part of life.

Cars are used for business. They are driven to offices and factories by workers who have no other way to get to their jobs. When salesmen are sent to different parts of the city, they have to drive in order to carry their products. Farmers have to drive into the city in order to get supplies.

Sometimes small children must be driven to school. In some cities school buses are used only when children live more than a mile away from the school. When the children are too young to walk too far, their mothers take turns driving them to school. One mother drives on Mondays taking her own children and the neighbors' as well. Another mother drives on Tuesdays, another on Wednesday, and so on. This is called forming a car pool. Men also form car pools, with three or four men taking turns driving to the place where they all work.

More car pools should be formed in order to put fewer cars on the road and use less gas. Too many cars are being driven. Something will have to be done about the use of cars.

25. The United States is filled with cars, but             .

A. not every family has a car                    B. few families have two cars or even more

C. every American has a car                    D. every family has a car

26. Which statement is true according to the third paragraph?

A. Small children are driven to school. 

B. All children go to school by bus in some cities.

C. Mothers drive their children who can't walk to school. 

D. School buses pick up all children.

27. Mothers form car pools in order that             .

A. they can drive to school      B. they can take turns driving their children to school

C. they reach school quickly     D. they can drive their children to school in time

28. The traffic in and around cities is a great problem because              .

A. too many cars are being driven               B. there are too many car pools

C. people put fewer cars on the roads         D. there is less gas

Maybe it is true that we do not know what we have got until we lose it, but it is also true that we do not know what we have been missing until it arrives.

It takes an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone. Giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they will love you back. Do not expect love in return; but if it does not, be content it has grown in yours. Do not rely on one’s appearance; it can trick you. Do not rely on wealth; even that fades away. Rely on someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.

There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them. Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.

The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past. You cannot go on well in life until you let your past failures and heartaches go off. May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trails to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy. The happiest of people do not necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. Happiness waits for those who cry, those appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives. Always put yourself in others’ shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts the other person, too.

When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, you are the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.

29．In this passage, the writer wants to tell us ______.

A. what to do in our life              B. where to go with other persons

C. how to treat our life               D. how to get on well with other persons

30．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. If you give someone your love, you are sure to receive love in return.

B. We often don’t know what we have lost until it happens someday.

C. It is wise not to rely on anybody because you are likely to be cheated.

D. If it takes you a short time to love someone, you will easily forget the person.

31．If you put yourself in another person’s position, ______.

A. you shouldn’t do what will hurt other people

B. you should put on other people’s shoes

C. you should believe in other people

D. you should depend on your imagination

32．In the last paragraph the writer is actually telling us that a person in the world should be one who ______.

A. can accept the suggestions made by others

B. can live happily and forget the past

C. does good to other people and is respected and loved by them

D. has made a lot of money for himself before he dies

An English saying goes: “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” That means we should relax after a day’s hard work or we’ll be unhealthy.

Many students know that if they want to get ideal jobs with good salaries, they must do well in high school so they can enter good universities. Therefore, they spend all day studying without time to relax.

However, not all students can go to top universities even if they work very hard. Students are pressurized by parents and teachers who are just concerned about their studies and exam scores while ignoring their hobbies and individual differences. As a result, students are forces to work harder and harder. Furthermore, there is pressure coming from students themselves. They realize they have a slim chance of getting into a top university as competition is fierce. So, they put a lot of stress on themselves and stay in a nervous state day after day. If they keep it up, they’ll suffer illnesses; both psychological and physical.

What students need is relaxation. This doesn’t mean that they should give up their ambitions and stop studying hard. It means “work while you work, play while you play”. If you can do this, you will improve your health greatly. You’ll feel yourself suddenly fresh, just like recovering from a terrible illness. You’ll find that your studies are not a burden(负担) anymore.

33. The underlined part in the first paragraph might mean all the following EXCEPT______.

A. too much work may bring trouble to anyone

B. overwork without rest is sure to make one foolish

C. Jack becomes dull because he works too much

D. Anyone who doesn’t work will break down

34. What trouble have both the parents and teachers brought to the students?

A. They don’t know how to let the students relax.

B. They give too much burden for them to bear.

C. They don’t love those who work the hardest.

D. They fail to understand what the students need most.

35. What is the passage mainly about?

A. What to do to relax yourself.

B. The serous situation for the poor students.

C. Some problems caused by the misunderstanding of learning.

D. How to be a healthy and successful learner.

How to improve your perseverance(毅力)

If you’re familiar with the story of the hare (野兔) and the tortoise（乌龟）, you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed.      .  36      , but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. Here are some tips that can help you to improve your perseverance.

●Set goals and write them down.

If you don’t know what you want to accomplish, it’s hard to persevere(坚持) until you do.      37      , instead of making many projects that may upset you

●      38     , and cross each step off the list as you complete it.

If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you’ll need to read cookbooks, study the recipes（食谱）, buy ingredients（食料） and practice making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go.

●Make a list of the rewards related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere.

When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal.      .39     . You can lower your blood sugar or fit into your favorite pair of jeans（牛仔裤）. Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program.

●Imagine your success.

Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you’ll lead once you’ve reached your goal.      40     . Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.

A. Like the hare, many people start off strong.

B. And you should focus on every step carefully.

C. You can’t lose weight only by going on a diet.

D. Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goal.

E. But there are big rewards for doing so.

F. Choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those.

G. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life.