Norah Jones had a sleepless night on February 23. The 23-year-old American jazz singer, who found her voice in the small clubs of New York, won the 45th Annual Grammy Awards―the music industry’s most famous award ceremony. She seemed as surprised as everyone else that her first album, “ Come Away With Me . was such a big success.It won her the most wanted awards, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist. “I can’t believe this. I feel really blessed and really lucky to have this year, said the wide―eyed girl at the ceremony. Jones grew up in Texas, US, with her mother. Her father left them before she was born. As a little girl, she was found interested in music so that when she was five years old, she began singing in church choirs and she started piano lessons two years later.At the age of 15,Jones entered the High School for the Performing Arts in Washington.She took an active part in lots of activities and competitions. So she became popular with people around her. At last, she won Best Jazz Singer and Best Original Composition at the 1996 and 1997 Student Music Awards. She had always enjoyed singing, but she felt the piano would be a better foundation in life.So Jones chose to study jazz piano music at the University of North Texas for two years before taking a trip to New York City. The trip started out as a summer vacation. But Jones soon realized she was Attracted by the music atmosphere there and wanted to stay for a while. “The music scene in New York is so huge and exciting. Everything opened up for me.I couldn’t leave. She said. During that time, Jones became friends with local songwriters and was encouraged to write her own songs.She began to sing and play the piano in a band.She got her break in2001 and released “Come Away With Me the following year. The album is a mixture of jazz, country music and folk―pop and it has now sold more than 6 million copies around the world and has won much praise from the music industry. “She makes an album that people will remember in 20 years, said American country singer whose name was Faith Hill. 查看更多

 

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Bill was a boy of 15. His parents went to gambling(賭博) day and night. Nobody cared about hi. He always failed in his exams. So his teachers didn’t like him, nor did his classmates play with him.
Bill often slept in class because his heart was not in school. He almost gave himself up.
One day, Miss Jones, a new teacher, came to Bill’s class. She was a smiling, beautiful woman. Bill was in love! For the first time in his young life, he couldn’t take his eyes off his teachers; yet, still he failed.
It was Miss Jones’ class. She was asking a question. “I’d like the smartest boy to answer my question.” Then she said loudly, “Bill, please!”
Bill was surprised. And he stood up without a word.
“Just try it! I believe you can!”
After school, Miss Jones had a long talk with Bill. She told him that she cared about him and believed in him.
Bill thought a lot that evening. From then on he arrived at school on time every day. Miss Jones helped him with his homework in the afternoon. She even cooked delicious food for him. She told Bill, “Nothing is impossible if you put your heart in it.”
Later, Miss Jones gave another exam. Bill did it with all his heart. He was very excited to find that he had passed the exam. Now Bill discovered that not only could he learn, but he could do it well. A changed took place in Bill’s heart.
You see, one teacher saved one boy, it’s simple(簡(jiǎn)單的), really.
【小題1】Bill always failed in the exams at first because he ________.
A.went gamblingB.talked in class
C.didn’t answer D.gave himself up
【小題2】Miss Jones changed Bill by ________.
A.doing homework for himB.encouraging and helping him
C.giving Bill another examD.cooking delicious food for him
【小題3】From the passage we can learn ________.
A.Miss Jones was a loving and careful teacher
B.Bill’s parents cared about him very much
C.Miss Jones loved to answer Bill’s question
D.Bill didn’t like to play with his classmates
【小題4】Which may be the best title for the passage?
A.Parents’ Day B.A Lazy Boy
C.A Boy’s ChangeD.A Strict Teacher

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Bill was a boy of 15. His parents went to gambling(賭博) day and night. Nobody cared about hi. He always failed in his exams. So his teachers didn’t like him, nor did his classmates play with him.
Bill often slept in class because his heart was not in school. He almost gave himself up.
One day, Miss Jones, a new teacher, came to Bill’s class. She was a smiling, beautiful woman. Bill was in love! For the first time in his young life, he couldn’t take his eyes off his teachers; yet, still he failed.
It was Miss Jones’ class. She was asking a question. “I’d like the smartest boy to answer my question.” Then she said loudly, “Bill, please!”
Bill was surprised. And he stood up without a word.
“Just try it! I believe you can!”
After school, Miss Jones had a long talk with Bill. She told him that she cared about him and believed in him.
Bill thought a lot that evening. From then on he arrived at school on time every day. Miss Jones helped him with his homework in the afternoon. She even cooked delicious food for him. She told Bill, “Nothing is impossible if you put your heart in it.”
Later, Miss Jones gave another exam. Bill did it with all his heart. He was very excited to find that he had passed the exam. Now Bill discovered that not only could he learn, but he could do it well. A changed took place in Bill’s heart.
You see, one teacher saved one boy, it’s simple(簡(jiǎn)單的), really.
【小題1】Bill always failed in the exams at first because he ________.

A.went gamblingB.talked in classC.didn’t answerD.gave himself up
【小題2】Miss Jones changed Bill by ________.
A.doing homework for himB.encouraging and helping him
C.giving Bill another examD.cooking delicious food for him
【小題3】 From the passage we can learn ________.
A.Miss Jones was a loving and careful teacher
B.Bill’s parents cared about him very much
C.Miss Jones loved to answer Bill’s question
D.Bill didn’t like to play with his classmates
【小題4】Which may be the best title for the passage?
A.Parents’ DayB.A Lazy BoyC.A Boy’s ChangeD.A Strict Teacher

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Bill was a boy of 15 in Grade 9. His parents went gambling(賭博) day and night. Nobody cared about him. He always failed in his exams. So his teachers didn’t like him, nor did his classmates play with him. Bill often slept in class because his heart was not in school. He almost gave himself up.

One day, Miss Jones, a new teacher, came to Bill’s class. She was a smiling, beautiful woman. Bill was in love! For the first time in his young life, he couldn’t take his eyes off his teacher; yet, still he failed.

It was Miss Jones’ class. She was asking a question. “I’d like the smartest boy to answer my question.” Then she said loudly, “Bill, please!” Bill was surprised. And he stood up without a word. “Just try it! I believe you can!” After school, Miss Jones had a long talk with Bill. She told him that she cared about him and believed in him.

Bill thought a lot that evening. From then on he arrived at school on time every day. Miss Jones helped him with his homework in the afternoon. She even cooked delicious food for him. She told Bill, “Nothing is impossible if you put your heart in it.” Later, Miss Jones gave another exam. Bill did it with all his heart. He was very excited to find that he had passed the exam. Now Bill discovered that he also could learn well. A change took place in Bill’s heart.

You see, one teacher saved one boy, it’s simple, really.

1.How old was Bill?

A. 9           B. 14        C. 15            D. 16

2. Bill always failed in the exams at first because he____________.

A. went gambling     B. talked in class     C. was silly    D. gave himself up

3.Miss Jones changed Bill by ______________.

A. doing homework for him

B. encouraging and helping him

C. giving Bill another exam

D. cooking delicious food for him

4.From the passage we can learn _____________.

A. Miss Jones was a loving and careful teacher

B. Bill’s parents cared about him very much

C. Miss Jones loved to answer Bill’s questions

D. Bill didn’t like to play with his classmates

5.Which may be the best title for the passage?

A. Parents’ Day    B. A Lazy Boy    C. A Boy’s Change   D. A Strict Teacher

 

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Mr. Jones had a nice brown coat . He loved it very much, but his wife didn’t like it. Because it was old. She often said. “ Give it to a poor man . ” But Mr. Jones always answered, “ No, I like this coat. ”
Then a cigarette(香煙) fell on it and made a hole in it. So Mrs Jones said, “Please don’t wear it again. ” Mr. Jones took it to a small tailor(裁縫) “ Please make another coat like this one .” The tailor made the coat very carefully. Then he lit (點(diǎn)燃)a cigarette, and made a hole in it in the same place.
【小題1】Mrs. Jones didn’t like the coat because ________ .

A.it was nice and brown B.it was not nice C.it was very oldD.it was not old
【小題2】 Mr. Jones always said, “ ______ ”.
A.I like this coatB.Give it to a poor man
C.No, I don’t like this coat.D.I don’t give it to a poor man
【小題3】_______ made a hole in the coat.
A.Mr. JonesB.Mr. JonesC.Mr. And Mrs. JonesD.A cigarette
【小題4】Mr. Jones asked the tailor to _______ .
A.make a new hole in the coatB.make a new coat
C.make a hole in the new coatD.make more money
【小題5】Who do you think was foolish ?
A.The tailor B.Mr. JonesC.Mrs. JonesD.Nobody

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Mr. Jones had a nice brown coat . He loved it very much, but his wife didn’t like it. Because it was old. She often said. “ Give it to a poor man . ” But Mr. Jones always answered, “ No, I like this coat. ”

Then a cigarette(香煙) fell on it and made a hole in it. So Mrs Jones said, “Please don’t wear it again. ” Mr. Jones took it to a small tailor(裁縫) “ Please make another coat like this one .” The tailor made the coat very carefully. Then he lit (點(diǎn)燃)a cigarette, and made a hole in it in the same place.

1.Mrs. Jones didn’t like the coat because ________ .

A.it was nice and brown

B.it was not nice

C.it was very old

D.it was not old

2. Mr. Jones always said, “ ______ ”.

A.I like this coat

B.Give it to a poor man

C.No, I don’t like this coat.

D.I don’t give it to a poor man

3._______ made a hole in the coat.

A.Mr. Jones

B.Mr. Jones

C.Mr. And Mrs. Jones

D.A cigarette

4.Mr. Jones asked the tailor to _______ .

A.make a new hole in the coat

B.make a new coat

C.make a hole in the new coat

D.make more money

5.Who do you think was foolish ?

A.The tailor

B.Mr. Jones

C.Mrs. Jones

D.Nobody

 

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