Angela Chang (張韶涵) didn't know it would be so hard to turn singing into a career (職業) . She went to many different record companies. But she was always turned down for looking too young and small.
"I'd never had such difficulties before," Chang said. But Chang's talent was finally accepted in 2002. When she got a piece of work,she cried.
She soon became a star. Her first album Over the Rainbow sold very well. She won many awards.
"You wouldn't believe such a beautiful voice could come from such a small body," said one musician after hearing Chang sing. "She has a special voice. You can't forget it."
But the 25-year-old girl has other talents too. Chang is also an actress. She has played a role in the popular TV plays My MVP Valentine and At Dolphin Bay. Many people remember her commongirl parts in the plays. But acting is difficult. Chang once acted so badly that she was nearly fired (解雇) .Another time it took her 27 tries to get a scene (—場戲) right.
"I cried when I got back home," Chang said. "But I knew that I wouldn't always fail. You only fail when you give up."
Now with four albums behind her―Over the Rainbow,Aurora,Pandora,Flower in the Wonderland,it's clear that Chang and music were made for each other. As she sings in one song, "I have a pair of invisible wings (隱形的翅膀) .They fly me to the sky and give me hope."
( ) 11. The phrase "turned down" in the first paragraph means " ”.
A. 承認 B. 拒絕 C. 開除 D. 雇用
( ) 12. Many record companies refused to cooperate (合作) with her because .
A. she looks very common
B. she is too young
C. she doesn't sing very well
D. she looks young and small
( ) 13. Which of the following is NOT right?
A. She won many awards for the album Over the Rainbow.
B. She has made four films.
C. One musician spoke highly of (贊楊) her.
D. She is not only a singer but an actress.
( ) 14. Although acting is difficult for her,she never gives up because .
A. she is strongminded
B. people like her films
C. she is interested in acting
D. she acted in the popular TV plays
( ) 15. Which do you think is the best title of the passage?
A. The Small Girl
B. Four Albums
C. I have a Pair of Invisible Wings
D. A Poor Actress
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This is not a diet. It's a simple way to lose weight. And you don't even have to give up the food you love or join a gym. You just follow some habits that thin people have. Keep them,and you* 11 become thin.
(1) Wakeup When you wake up in the morning,sit up slowly without using your hands. With legs straight out,bend (彎曲) forward until you feel sore in your back. It will burn about 10 calories (熱量單位，卡路里) .
(2) Start with Soup When you have a meal,order a clear soup,and have it before having the main food. In this way,you'll feel fuller,so you'll eat less when the main food comes.
(3) An Apple (or More) a Day Apples are full of fiber (纖維) and water,so your stomach will want less. The study snows that people who eat at least three apples a day lose weight.
(4) Stand Up and Walk Around Every time you use the mobile phone,stand up and walk around. Heavy people sit on tverage (平均) two and a half hours more each day than thin people. This skill is very nportant as standing up and walking around will burn 50 or more calories. Use these skills,and you will have a big weight loss.
( ) 6. What should we have first if we want to eat less main food?
A. Soup. B. Ice cream. C. Salad. D. Cheese.
( ) 7. Why does eating apples make one's stomach want less food?
A. Because apples are delicious.
B. Because apples are full of fiber and water.
C. Because apples are sour.
D. Because only apples are filled with calories.
) 8. Which of the following may the author DISAGREE?
A. Sitting up slowly without using your hands helps burn calories.
B. Eating apples every day is good for people's health.
C. You have to join a gym if you want to lose weight.
D. It's good to walk around while talking on the mobile phone.
( ) 9. What's the purpose of the passage?
A. To give some advice on how to lose weight.
B. To advise people to eat apples every day.
C. To tell people how to enjoy a better life.
D. To advise people to give up bad habits.
( ) 10. In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read the passage?
A. Shopping. B. Teaching. C. Family. D. Health.
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When I was about 12 ， I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings (缺點） Sometimes she said I was thin. Sometimes she said I was lazy. Sometimes she said I wasn't a good student. Sometimes she said I talked too much, and so on. I tried to put up with(忍受)her as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.
He listened to me quietly, and then he asked, " Are the things she said true or not? Mary, didn't you ever wonder what you're really like? Go and make a list of everything she said, and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said."
I did as he told me, and to my surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true.
I brought the list back to my dad. He refused to take it. uThat's just for you," he said. "You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. When something said about you is true, you'll find it helpful to you. Don't shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you think is right.，，
Many years have passed. The situation often appears in my mind. In our life we often meet with some trouble, and we often go to someone and ask for advice. For some advice we shall treasure(冷惜)all our life!
( )1. What didn't the writer's enemy say about her from the first paragraph?
A. She was thin.
B. She was lazy.
C. Sometimes she wasn't a good student.
D. She was beautiful.
( )2. What did the writer's father do after he heard her complaints(才包怨)？
A. He agreed with her "enemy".
B. He let her continue to put up with her "enemy".
C. He told her to write down all her "enemy" had said about her.
D. He told her not to pay attention to what her "enemy" had said.
( )3. The writer felt______ when she did the things as her father had told her.
A. surprised B. angry C. disappointed D. sad
( )4. Which of the following can we know from the passage?
A. The "enemy" thought the writer was pretty.
B. The "enemy" thought the writer studied hard.
C. The writer and her "enemy" became best friends at last.
D. The writer is grateful to her father.
( )5. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. My Parents
B. A Serious Criticism(批評)
C. What People Say About You Is Always Right
D. The Best Advice I Ever Had
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If you're invited to a friend's home for dinner,you'd better remember the following r 1 for polite behavior. First of all,arrive on time （ but not early) . Americans expect their g 2 to be on time. It's OK to be 10 or 15 minutes late but not 45 minutes late.
When you're invited to someone's home for a meal,it's polite to bring a small g 3 Flowers or candies are always good. If you give something that is made in your native country,your host or hostess would be very h 4 .
The napkin should not be put into the collar (衣領) or vest. It should be p 5 on the lap. If you are served some food that you don't like or can't eat,don't make a fuss (大發牢騷) about it. Simply eat what you like and hope that no one n 6 what you left on the plate. If you are asked,you may have to say that you've enjoyed the o 7 food and have had "more than enough". Be sure to tell the cook that you enjoyed the food.
After the dinner,don't leave at once. But don't stay too long,e 8 . When your friends seem to be getting t 9 and running out of things to say,it is time to leave. The next day,call or write a thankyou note to say how m 10 you enjoyed the evening.
1. r 2. g 3. g 4. h 5. p
6. n 7. o 8. e 9. t 10. m
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A wise man was visiting a village with his students. He found a group of family members shouting in anger at each other. He turned to his students and asked, "Why do people shout in anger at each other?"
His students thought for a while,and one of them said, "Because when we lose our calm,we shout."
"But why should you shout when the other person is just next to you? You may just tell him what you have to say in a soft manner as well," said the wise man.
Students gave some other answers but none was any good.
"When two people are angry with each other,their hearts become distant," the wise man explained. "To cover that distance they must shout to be heard by each other. The angrier they are,the louder they will have to shout at each other and cover that great distance."
The wise man then gave an example, "What will happen when two people fall in love? They don't shout at each other but talk softly because their hearts are very close. When they love each other even more,what will happen? They don't need to talk. They only look at each other and that's all. That is how close two people are when they love each other."
He looked at his students and said, "So when you argue,do not let your hearts get distant. Do not say words that distance you from others. Otherwise,there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return."
( ) 1. What did they find when a wise man and his students were visiting a village?
A. A group of people were traveling there.
B. A group of family members were playing there.
C. His students were arguing with a group of people.
D. A group of family members were shouting at each other angrily.
( ) 2. One of the students thought people shout at each other because .
A. they are not friends
B. they don't like each other
C. they lose their calm
D. they are far away from each other
( ) 3. What will happen when two people are angry with each other?
A. They fight with each other.
B. Their hearts become distant.
C. They are far away from each other.
D. They are too angry to say a word.
( ) 4. What will usually happen to two people when they fall in love with each other according to the passage?
A. They talk softly.
B. They shout at each other.
C. They talk more.
D. They don't say anything to each other.
( ) 5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Distance between hearts
B. How to argue with each other
C. Learn to love each other
D. Help each other
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A father's role in a family is important. One researcher says babies who are looked after by their fathers have greater cognitive (認知的) development at one year old than babies not looked after by their fathers. Another researcher reports that by spending time with their preschool children,fathers can help to develop children's language ability. Researchers also point out that for schoolaged children,fathers are one bridge to the outside world.
Fathers who value education make children do better at school. What's more,fathers who spend much time with their children may give their children happy memories which may last for a lifetime.
While each father is a unique person who educates children in his own style,good fathers have something in common.
Good fathers attend their children's school activities. They also involve the children in their lives and the adult world by taking them to the workplaces,or taking them when the car needs to be repaired.
Good fathers not only expect a great deal from their children,but also accept and support the unique individuals (個體) that their children are becoming.
Good fathers prefer explanations and reasons to force.
Good fathers know their time with children is really an investment (投資) in them.
Being involved with fathers is good for children and good for fathers. Both children and fathers have the chance of growth and development. Today's lifestyles are changing. More and more fathers are keeping a balance between their work and families.
( ) 1. The passage is mainly about .
A. how to be a qualified (稱職的) father
B. the growth and development of both fathers and children
C. a father's role in the growth and development of children
D. the changes of a father's role in modern society
( ) 2. According to the passage,we can find that .
A. fathers have an important influence on their children from babyhood to adulthood
B. fathers' involvement is the most important thing in children's development
C. all fathers have the same way of educating their children
D. fathers are more important than mothers in a family
( ) 3. The underlined phrase "a unique person" means "a person who
A. has the same idea as others
B. is the only one of his type
C. does everything without considering others' ideas
D. tries to do everything well
( ) 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Good fathers attend their children's school activities but never take them to their workplaces.
B. Good fathers expect a great deal from their children and force them to work hard.
C. Good fathers try to make it clear to their children that staying with their fathers is an investment.
D. Good fathers improve themselves when they spend time with their children.
( ) 5. According to the passage,fathers' involvement in their children's growth and development may NOT lead to .
A. the good fate (命運) of their children
B. better reading levels of their children
C. happy memories which may last for a lifetime
D. greater cognitive development of their children
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Many people buy a lot of gifts just before Christmas. But some people think we buy too much. They have started a special day called Buy Nothing Day. They don't want anyone to go shopping on that day.
Buy Nothing Day is November 29. It's 25 days before Christmas. It's after Thanksgiving and often the first day of Christmas shopping. At this time we see ads in newspapers and on TV telling us to "buy,buy,buy" ！
The idea for Buy Nothing Day started in Vancouver,British Columbia. Now people all over the world celebrate Buy Nothing Day. In California,parents and children get together to read stories,sing songs and paint pictures. The children talk about why they don't need a lot of toys. This year,in Manchester,England,people dressed up in costumes (盛裝打扮) to tell other people that we buy too much.
In New Mexico,high school students wanted to tell other students about Buy Nothing Day. They held a special dinner for it. They asked restaurants nearby to donate the food. The dinner was a big success,and many students agreed not to buy anything on November
29. The students at the high school liked the idea of this new tradition (傳統) .Next year,they want to have another dinner to tell more people about Buy Nothing Day.
( ) 1. Some people have Buy Nothing Day before Christmas because at this time ― .
A. most people usually do a lot of shopping
B. people want to save more money
C. people want to have more free time
D. people aren't allowed (允許) to buy things
( ) 2. Buy Nothing Day is .
A. before Thanksgiving B. December 29
C. the first day of Christmas D. 25 days before Christmas
( ) 3. What do NOT parents and children in California do on Buy Nothing Day?
A. Read stories. B. Sing songs.
C. Paint pictures. D. Buy toys.
( ) 4. The underlined word "donate" in the fourth paragraph probably means " ”.
A. sell out B. give away
C. eat up D. go on
( ) 5. What do the high school students in New Mexico think of Buy Nothing Day?
A. Good. B. Traditional.
C. Strange. D. Boring.
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Every day,it is easy to see advertisements in English all around us. Look at your own bags and clothes,and at the bags and clothes of your classmates. How many different advertisements can you see which use English words?
Often bags and clothes show the name of the company that made them. This is a popular form. A special picture or symbol called a logo (徽標) is sometimes used. Logos appear on many different products (產品) .They are popular because when you see a logo,it is hard to forget that product or company.
It is common to see advertisements on TV and hear them on the radio. Most advertisements are very short. Sometimes advertisers use a short sentence which is easy for people to say and remember. Nike,for example,has a simple English sentence which is used all around the world ： " Just do it. ” Advertisements often use funny situations as well. It is simple to remember it.
All advertisements are designed (設計) to make people buy a product. An advertisement for a soft drink,for example,might show a group of young people who are having fun. The young people are all drinking the soft drink. Advertisers are saying to you, "Why don't you buy this drink and be like these people? You can be young and modern".
You might think that advertisements are not after you,but the next time you buy a soft drink,ask yourself this question：Why am I buying this particular (特別的) product?
( ) 11. From the passage,we know that .
A. all the advertisements around us are written in English
B. many bags have the name of the company that made them
C. having soft drinks makes a person young and modern
D. advertisements are only after young people
( ) 12. A good logo is .
A. easy to remember B. a useful product
C. difficult to understand D. easy to buy
( ) 13. People are most likely to remember an advertisement that is .
A. in English B. long
C. funny D. famous
( ) 14. All advertisements are designed to .
A. sell you something you don't want
B. make you young and modern
C. make you buy the product
D. show you what you need to buy
( ) 15. The best title of this passage may be .
A. Advertisements for Bags and Clothes
B. Advertisements on TV and Radio
C. Advertisements About Sports
D. Advertisements Around Us
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Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy,but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words,we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are wealthy,they will be able to do anything they want,which means happiness. On the other hand,some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way,you have not only money,but also many other things which can't be bought by money. However,other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness,nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value (重視) their beliefs,or their intelligence,or their health. They think these can make them happy.
Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often,we spend so much time thinking about the future,for example,getting into college or getting a good job,that we don't enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures,such as reading a good book,listening to your favorite music,or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.
The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally,many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies,people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier,do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies,go shopping to get food for an old neighbor,or simply help around the house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness ！
( ) 11. The underlined word "wealthy" means " ” in the article.
A. pleased B. healthy C. excited D. rich
( ) 12. Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can .
A. get money and something they can't buy with money
B. do what they want to do at any time
C. enjoy health which makes them work hard
D. take an active part in all kinds of activities every day
( ) 13. The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people .
A. think about getting a good job
B. think of presents they don't like
C. often spend time with close friends
D. often spend time on entering the college
( ) 14. Many people find it happy to .
A. remember the old days and troubles
B. do some meaningful things for others
C. go shopping to buy some food
D. make much money and little success
( ) 15. The passage mainly tells us .
A. how to find happiness
B. how to save happiness
C. to do something good for others
D. to value our beliefs or health
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