Remember those big, colorful books with large pictures of balls or apples when you were a little kid? Those have proven to be helpful, according to a number of studies. Between 1 and 5 years old, introducing books to Children can help greatly because this is usually the age when intellectual (智力的) capabilities form.
At age 1 to 5, a child can decide whether he wants to learn or wants to be a good learner. The road to learning starts here. Their curiosity (好奇) and imagination are fed with the many pictures, sounds and colors in the books.
Children normally began school at 5 years old. But today, they go to school when they are as young as one and a half years old. This is because many parents have recognized that influencing the child's formative years (性格形成時(shí)期) is very important. The fight influence can make the child want to read in the future.
Parents should play a part in encouraging children to read. Even just reading them bedtime stories can help children feel the joy and amazement connected to reading. This can help them become better readers and better learners as they grow older.
If children are interested in reading books rather than watching television, they can improve many skills besides reading and learning. Books can act as stepping stones to intelligence. However, parents must be very careful not to overpower their children. If they force children to read books that are too hard to understand, they might think reading is boring and lose interest in it.
【小題1】. This passage mainly ­­­______.

A．a(chǎn)dvises kids to spend less time watching TV

B．explains why reading is good for us

C．tells us that reading is good for children

D．suggests that parents spend more time with their kids

【小題2】.Why does introducing books to kids between 1 and 5 years old help them greatly?

A．Because this is a good way to keep them away from television.

B．Because it makes them become interested in going to school.

C．Because it helps them learn much faster when they are older.

D．Because it is usually the age when intellectual capabilities form.

【小題3】.It is implied in the passage that _____.

A．the writer read a lot of books when he was a child

B．parents should never force their children to do anything

C．the formative years may begin at one and a half years old

D．a(chǎn) child's formative years are earlier than before

【小題4】.In the writer’s opinion, _____.

A．children should read all kinds of books

B．children should only read books with pictures

C．books can help children become cleverer

D．bedtime stories make children love their parents more

To learn English well you must learn about yourself. You must discover what your own special needs are in English. You should pick out what makes English different from your own language and concentrate on(集中精力) those parts. And above all, you should pick out your own personal weaknesses in English, pick out your own special problems, find out what mistakes you most often make and make a list of them.
It will be best if, in your preparation, you can practise doing all sorts of work that you will be asked to do in examination. You should then make a careful note of any mistakes that you make more than once. Count up how many times you make for each mistake, and the mistake you make most often should be at the top of your list, the next most common in the second place, and so on.
For example, if your native language is Japanese, you may find the problem of articles comes at the top of your list. If you speak German, you may find using some of the conjunctions is your biggest problem. If your mother tongue is French, you find you are always having trouble with some of prepositions. And if Italian is your language, you may constantly forget to use a suitable pronoun when you should.
But these are only examples of mistakes typical of certain languages. They may or may not be your particular personal mistakes. As I say, these personal ones are the most important of all to discover.
【小題1】.The most important thing to learn English well is to______.

A．find out the difference between your own language and English

B．discover your own special needs in the language

C．learn about yourself as much as possible

D．pick out your own personal weaknesses in English

【小題2】.The writer’s advice to the readers is to______.

A．spend as much time on English as possible

B．take examinations of various sorts

C．keep a notebook with the important languages points in it

D．find out their own problems in doing selected exercises

【小題3】.The first item on the list should be the mistake you make_______.

A．most often

B．many times

C．more than more

D．very often

【小題4】.To make a list of personal mistakes______.

A．is a must for any English learner	B．is a time-consuming job
C．needs careful work	D．can help your study of prepositions

John H. Johnson was born in a black family in Arkansas City in 1918. His father died in an accident when John was six. He was reaching the high school age, but his hometown offered no high school for blacks.
Fortunately he had a strong-willed caring mother. John remembered that his mother told him many times, “Son, you can be anything you really want to be if you just believe.” She told him not to depend on others, including his mother. “You have to earn success,” she said. “All the people who work hard don’t succeed, but the only people who do succeed are those who work hard.”
These words came from a woman with less than a third grade education. She also knew that believing and hard work don’t mean everything. So she worked hard as a cook for two years to save enough to take her son, who was then 15, to Chicago. Chicago in 1933 was not the promised land that black southerners were looking for. John’s mother and stepfather could not find work. But here John could go to school, and here he learned the power of words---as an editor of the newspaper and yearbook at Du Sable High School. His wish was to publish a magazine for blacks.
While others discouraged him, John’s mother offered him more words to live by: “Nothing beats a failure but a try. ” She also let him pawn(典當(dāng))her furniture to get the $500 he needed to start the Negro magazine for blacks.
It is natural that difficulties and failures followed John closely until he became very successful. He always keeps his mother’s words in mind.: “Son, failure is not in your vocabulary!”
Now John H. Johnson is one of the 400 richest people in America---worth $150 million.
【小題1】John’s mother decided to move to Chicago because_______.

A．his father died when John was very young.

B．life was too hard for them to stay on in their hometown

C．John needed more education badly

D．there were no school for Negroes in their hometown

【小題2】John’s mother________.

A．didn’t believe in or depend on others

B．thought one could be whatever one wanted to be

C．believed one would succeed without working hard

D．thought no one could succeed without working hard.

【小題3】The sentence “Nothing beats a failure but a try” means _______.

A．if you try, you would succeed

B．a(chǎn) failure is difficult to beat, even if you try

C．a(chǎn) try is always followed by a failure

D．no failure can be beaten unless you try

It’s school time again! You’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little while. Let’s find out more about going to a new school.
Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the stuff you’ll be doing that year. Some teachers give students a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class, too. When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over classroom rules and school rules so you’ll know what’s allowed and what’s not. Please pay close attention
You might already know a lot of people in your classes on the first day, but it’s a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don’t. Make the first move and you’ll be glad you did, and so will your new friend!
Seeing friends you haven’t seen in a while can make the first day a good one. You can make the day feel special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on one of your vacations, or a pair of sneakers（運(yùn)動(dòng)鞋）. It also can make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as pencils, folders, and whatever else you’ll be needing. But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don’t have time in the morning.
【小題1】The underlined phrase “kick off” in the second paragraph probably means “_____”.

A．start

B．study

C．find

D．teach

【小題2】 The last paragraphs mainly tell us about ________.

A．what to know about a new school

B．how to prepare for a new school

C．what to do on your first day of school

D．how to spend your first day of school

【小題3】According to the passage you usually do everything on the first day of school except ______.

A．introduce yourself	B．learn about the school rules
C．make new friends	D．go over your new lessons

【小題4】 If you happen to see an old friend on the first day of school, from the passage we know that you will feel ________.

A．nervous

B．lucky

C．happy

D．excited

Many people go to work each day to a job they hate. The harmful feelings influence their entire life, putting a negative cloud over the home, their friends and many of their other activities. There is a better way to live your life. Meaningful purpose is a driving force that adds enthusiasm to your days. Here are a few steps to get the new career rolling:
Do some self-analysis. Ask yourself -- What really matters to me? What problem or wrong would I like to fix? What do I enjoy? Where are my interests and hobbies? What are my priorities? What is my secret passion? What do I want to do with the rest of my life? Reviewing these questions can give you new insight to where you want to go.
Use your unique genius and talents. Every person is born with a unique set of natural abilities. Talents, such as managing, creating, researching, training others, drawing, can all seem like easy work because you have a natural flair（才能）for them. True happiness comes from combining your natural talents, developing and excelling in them, and working in a field, job, industry that you have a passionate interest in.
Make a decision. Only action can change your life. Read a book. Take vocational tests. Use a good career-management professional. Do some career exploration and gather all the information you need. Then make a decision and go forward. Outline the action steps to reach your career goal. Finding meaning, passion and purpose every day you go to work is the wonderful reward, so don’t wait any longer. Begin right now and set in motion your own plan to live a happier, more satisfying life.
【小題1】Which is the best title of the passage?

A．Suggestions on How to Build a More Meaningful Career

B．Steps on How to Live Happily and Comfortably

C．Do not Hate Your Job Any Longer.

D．Find Out Your Natural Talents and Make a Success.

【小題2】According to the passage, by analyzing ourselves, we can      .

A．know the true meaning of our life

B．understand better about the career we want

C．find out our own unique genius and talents

D．improve relations with our family and friends

【小題3】According to the passage, it’s easier to make success in the work which we      .

A．have much experience at

B．have professional knowledge about

C．have been performing for a long time

D．have a natural talent for

【小題4】The purpose in writing this passage is to _____.

A．persuade people to work hard to make a happier life

B．reveal some wrong-doings at work

C．direct people to choose their career

D．give some solutions to deal with troubles at work

In-line skating（滾軸溜冰）is a fun sport that everyone can enjoy. Follow these safety tips to keep skating safe and fun.
Step 1: Gear up!
Even before you put on your skates, put on all your safety gear（護(hù)具）.
Step 2: Buckle up!
Strap（綁緊）on your skates. Make sure they fit well and are snugly（緊貼）around your ankles. This helps your ankles stay strong and straight.
Step 3: Fall down!
You probably do not usually try to fall. But it is good to practice falling on skates. Fall forward onto your knee pads. Put out your hands and let your wrist guards hit the ground. See? Are you surprised that it doesn’t hurt?
Practice falling until it is easy to fall forward and get up again. If you are not afraid to fall, you will try new things. Knowing how to fall will help you be a better skater and find your balance. When you can stay balanced, you won’t fall as much.
Step 4: Stop!
Make sure you can stop on your skates. The quickest and safest is probably the brake stop. The brake is usually on the back of the right skate.
The brake stop:
Roll forward with your skates pointing the same way. Let your right skate roll a little forward. Bend your knees as if you are sitting down. Then press your right heel down hard. This will make your brake pad drag on the ground until you stop.
The T stop:
Roll forward with your skates pointing the same way. Then turn your right foot out so the toes are pointing to your right. Drag your right skate. Let the wheels drag on the ground until you come to a stop.
Another way to stop is to run or jump onto the grass.
Step 5: Roll around!
Find a flat, smooth place to practice. Do not skate in streets. Parks and playgrounds are good places to practice. Look for “No skating” signs to make sure you can skate there.
【小題1】According to the article, which of these steps are most important for a new skater?

A．Learn to fall and stop safely.	B．Find a class and skate fast.
C．Relax and have fun.	D．Buy expensive gear and skates.

【小題2】In the step right after “Buckle up!” you should practice how to _____________.

A．skate fast

B．brake

C．fall safely

D．put on gear

【小題3】How is the passage organized?

A．It tells stories about skating.	B．It gives descriptions of skates.
C．It uses a question-and-answer form.	D．It gives step-by-step instructions.

When a child is told he is "uncool", it can be very painful. He may say he doesn't care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose. But ultimately, these are simply ways to handle sadness by pretending it's not there.
Helping a child feel better in school had to be careful. If you say, "Why are you worried about what other children think about you? It doesn't matter!"  Children know that it does matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, "I'm going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school."
If a boy is having trouble making friends, the teacher can help him. The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects. This is how the other children learn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher can also raise a child's popularity in the group by showing that he values that child. It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child, or let him be a partner with that child in activities, etc.
There are things that parents can do at home, too. Be friendly when your child brings others home to play. Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes they consider "super". When you plan trips, picnics, movies, and other shows, invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.
What you can do is to give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he can start to build real friendship of his own.
【小題1】A child who has been informed of being "uncool" may ________.

A．care nothing about it	B．develop a sense of anger
C．do something uncool purposely	D．pretend to get hurt very much

【小題2】A teacher can help an unpopular child by ________.

A．seeing the child as the teacher's favourite

B．a(chǎn)sking the child to do something for partners

C．forcing other children to make friends with the child

D．offering the child chances to show his good qualities

【小題3】Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Children don’t care others' comments on them.

B．It's only teacher's work to make children popular.

C．Parents should take their children out for picnic and shows more often.

D．Inviting children's friends to family activities is good for them to make friends.

【小題4】The passage mainly talks about ________.

A．how to help an unpopular child

B．why some children are unpopular

C．who is responsible for unpopular children

D．how to find out good points of unpopular children

There is a wonderful story about a young girl who had no family and no one to love her.
One day，feeling very sad and lonely， she was walking through a grassland when she noticed a small butterfly caught in a thorn （荊棘） bush. The young girl carefully released the Butterfly. Instead of flying away， the little butterfly changed into a beautiful fairy. The young girl rubbed(擦) her eyes in disbelief.“For your wonderful kindness，” the good fairy said to the girl，“I will give you any wish you would like.” The little girl thought for a moment and then replied,“I want to be happy.”The fairy  whispered（耳語(yǔ)） in her ear. Then the fairy disappeared.
As the little girl grew up， there was no one in the land as happy as she. Everyone asked her secret of happiness .She would only smile and answer，“The secret of my happiness is that I listened to a good fairy when I was a little girl.”
When she was very old and on her deathbed ,the neighbors gathered around her，they said to her “Tell us， please，” they begged，“Tell us what the good fairy said.” The lovely old woman simply smiled and said,“She told me that everyone， no matter how secure they seemed， no matter how old or young，how rich or poor, had need of me.”
【小題1】______ the girl felt sad and lonely.

A．There was nobody to love her so	B．There were many friends
C．There was nothing to do	D．Seeing the butterfly was caught

【小題2】 Noticing the butterfly was caught by the thorn，the orphan girl ______.

A．failed to help it release from the thorn

B．felt sorrow，but she didn’t go up to help it

C．fell down on it too

D．helped the butterfly escaped from the thorn

【小題3】 The butterfly ______ after it was saved by the little girl.

A．flied away

B．changed into a fairy

C．still died

D．was more beautiful than before

【小題4】The only thing that the little girl wanted was________.

A．to be rich	B．to have her own parents
C．to have a lot of friends	D．happiness

Sometimes children do not do what their parents tell them to do. When this happens,a parent tries to help the child to do the right thing. When this does not work, the parent usually punishes the child.
There are many things that a parent can do.One thing that people have done is to spank the child. When a parent spanks a child, they will use their hand or a hard object to strike them on their bottom. This is meant to show the child that they have done something wrong.
One parent remembers being spanked when he was a child. His parents used a wooden spoon. When he spanked his own children with his hand, he saw that he put a red mark on his child’s leg. He never did that again.
One problem with spanking is that it teaches the child to hit someone when they do not like what the other person is doing. Another problem with spanking is that the parent is usually angry and can hit the child too hard.Sometimes will use spanking for everything and not try other ways to get the child to do the right thing.
Many parents are not sure of what to do instead of spanking. Some people think that their religion（宗教） tells them that spanking is okay. Some think that the law lets them do it. The courts(法院) say that parents have the right to teach their children how to behave.
Other things should be tried before a parent decides to spank a child. Telling the child exactly what is wanted from them can be one thing. Giving a child more than one choice is another thing that can be tried. Getting down to the child’s level and taking a more child-friendly approach(方法) can help as well.
【小題1】According the passage, when children do something wrong, one thing that parents usually do to punish them is to ________.

A．strike them on the bottom

B．try to help them to do the right thing

C．teach them what to do

D．take them to court

【小題2】What does the underlined word “spank” mean?

A．打屁股

B．下跪

C．罰站

D．打手心

【小題3】Which of the following is NOT the problem caused by spanking?

A．It teaches the child to hit others when they offend him or her.

B．The parent may get angry and hit the child too hard.

C．Sometimes parent may use spanking for everything.

D．It makes parents try other ways to make the child do right.

【小題4】Which of the following can best describe the writer’s attitude towards spanking?

A．favorable

B．indifferent(不關(guān)心)

C．interested

D．unfavorable

【小題5】From this passage, we can conclude(作出結(jié)論) that _______

A．good children always do the right thing

B．parents should try their best to avoid spanking their children

C．parents have no choice but to spank their children when they do something wrong

D．children can have more than one choice to avoid being spanked

How to protect children Web fans from unsuitable material on-line while encouraging them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the US.
For some parents, the Internet can seem like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as danger. With good guides, some education, and a few precautions(預(yù)防 ), the wilds of the Internet can be safely navigated. “Kids have to be on-line. If we tell our kids they can’t be allowed to surf 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 would be to use what is known as a “content screener”. But this can’t be wholly reliable(可靠 ), 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 the Internet.
A few other tips:
—Do not 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.
【小題1】What is the best way to protect children from improper material?

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

B．To be nearby when the children are surfing the Internet.

C．To fix a content screener on the computer.

D．To buy some search engines for children.

【小題2】Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

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

B．Using a content screener is most reliable for keeping children from having ways to the Internet.

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

D．Children’s not having chances to go to the Internet may have effect on their progress.

【小題3】According to the passage, we can infer that ____.

A．softwares that are fit for children who want programming

B．the Internet contains a lot of harmful sites

C．the Internet will be protected by law

D．a(chǎn) child who is on-line is in danger

【小題4】What does the passage tell us most?

A．Education

B．Good guides

C．Precautions

D．Software