Derrius didn’t do his best in school. The summer after ninth grade, that changed. Derrius had signed up for a biology class. He didn’t go to class the first day. On the second day, he showed up late. His teacher took him outside. She told him he was smart, but that he was wasting his potential (潜力). The talk inspired him and he planned to prove that he could be anything if he worked hard enough.

Adults at a summer program helped Derrius find out about scholarships he could earn to pay for college. In his senior year, Derrius filled out lots of applications. He told his friends, “You’re not going to see me for a long time.” Derrius’s hard work paid off. He won more than $1 million in scholarships! He has a lot to be proud of. But he’s most proud of helping others. Derrius gives speeches to teens, telling them how to find scholarships. In high school, Derrius got help buying a computer. He wanted to help others who needed them. Last year, he gave two laptops to high school students. There’s a lot of work in his future. Derrius doesn’t mind — hard work has got him where he is today. He knows it can take him anywhere.

1. From Paragraphs 2 and 3, we can learn that Derrius _____.

A. always studied hard in school

B. lived in the same foster home with his brother

C. hated his parents very much

D. was encouraged a lot by his biology teacher

2. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to _____.

A. great success B. a scholarship

C. hard work D. a computer

3. What kind of person do you think Derrius is?

A. Lazy but kind-hearted. B. Selfish and naughty.

C. Confident but troublesome. D. Determined and generous.

4. What does the author want to tell us?

A. The way to win a scholarship to a college.

B. The importance of family background.

C. Never forget people who have helped you.

D. Hard work pays off sooner or later.

B

My son was a second-grader. He went to school by bus every day. He was the first student on in the morning, as we were farthest from school, and the last student off in the evening. I was a teacher myself and it was a comfort to realize the school staff (职员) were all working as hard as I was to provide a safe learning environment.

One day I came home from work and waited for my son to get home for a long time. Then I called the school. “Perhaps he’s just a bit late,” said the secretary. “I will call the driver to see if those children are home.” A few minutes later, I answered the phone to hear that the other students were home. Then I called his friends’ parents to see if perhaps he had gotten off at their stop to play. The answers were all “No.”

By that time, it was dark and I was scared. My home was in the mountain areas, and it was said that a wolf had come up somewhere. My husband wasn’t at home, so I forced myself to calm down and decided to go out to look for him. I was about to go out when the telephone rang; it was from the driver. “He’s okay,” I heard. “He was asleep on the seats in the back under a couple of jackets. Since it’s dark, can he spend the night with my family?”

I was relieved and agreed. Since my son had a great of adventure, the school started giving a copy of the list to the driver, so he could check off the children’s names when they got off the bus. I think highly of the school for taking the cautionary (警戒的) step ahead; it is a sign of their concern for students, parents, and staff.

5. From Paragraph 1 we learn that ________.

A. the author’s son went home by bus every afternoon

B. the author’s son came to school earlier than other students

C. the author’s home was farther than that of any other student

D. the author was a teacher in her son’s primary school

6. At first the secretary thought ________.

A. the author’s son was still at school

B. the author’s son was at his friend’s home

C. the school bus would arrive in a while

D. there might be something wrong with the school bus

7. The author’s son probably spent the night _________.

A. in the bus B. at his own home

C. at the driver’s home D. in the secretary’s office

8. The author wrote the text to ________.

A. praise the school for its quick action

B. thank the bus driver for his kindness

C. complain about the secretary of the school

D. show her concern for kids safety

C

National Gallery of Canada

Position

National Gallery (美术馆) of Canada

380 Sussex Drive (大道)

P.O. Box 427, Station A

Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 9N4

Telephone: 613-990-1985 or 1-800-319-ARTS

Fax: 613-993-4385

Directions

From Highway 417, take the Metcalfe exit (出口). Follow Metcalfe Street around the Museum of Nature and continue to the north until you reach the end of the street at Wellington. You will see Parliament Hill. Turn right onto Wellington Street and continue in the left--hand road until you reach Sussex Drive. As you approach Sussex Drive, you will see the Chateau Laurier hotel on your left-hand side. Make a left turn onto Sussex Drive and continue until you see the Gallery on your left-hand side, at the corner of St. Patrick and Sussex. The Gallery is a large glass building with two towers. Just beyond the St. Patrick / Sussex crossroads you will see the entrance to the Gallery’s underground parking.

Opening Hours

◆ 1 May — 30 September

Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursdays to 8 pm.

◆ 1 October — 30 April

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm; Thursdays until 8 pm. Closed Mondays.

Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

Tickets

$9: Adults

$7: The elderly and full-time students (ID required)

$4: Youth (12-19)

$18: Family (2 adults, 3 youths)

Free admission for children under 12 and members of the Gallery.

Free admission Thursdays after 5 pm.

9. Which of the following is the closest to the Gallery?

A. The Metcalfe exit. B. The Museum of Nature.

C. Parliament Hill. D. The Chateau Laurier hotel.

10. On which day is the Gallery be open?

A. 6pm on Tuesday in October. B. 9am on Tuesday in September.

C.10am on Monday in April. D. 3pm on Tuesday in October.

11. If a family of four (two adults and two children) visit the Gallery on Thursday at 6:00 pm, they need to pay ________.

A. 0 dollars B. 14 dollars C. 18 dollars D. 26 dollars

D

Honey from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious.

Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees' nest and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them. In parts of Africa, though, people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helper - a little bird called a honey guide.

The honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax in the beehives (蜂房).The little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees' nest. So, when it finds a suitable nest, it looks for someone to help it. The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people. Once it has their attention, it flies through the forest, waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest. When they finally arrive at the nest, the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches. Some of the honey, and the wax, always fall to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share.

Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it. The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away. They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper(养蜂人) is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.

12. Why is it difficult to find a wild bees' nest?

A. It's small in size. B. It's hidden in trees.

C. It's covered with wax. D. It's hard to recognize.

13. What do the words "the follower" in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. A bee. B. A bird.

C. A honey seeker. D. A beekeeper.

14. The honey guide is special in the way ________________ .

A. it gets its food B. it goes to church

C. it sings in the forest D. it reaches into bees' nests

15. What can be the best title for the text?

A. Wild Bees B. Wax and Honey

C. Beekeeping in Africa D. Honey-Lover's Helper

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Learning begins early

Parents, even more than care centers and good schools, help children develop skills. Here are some measures you can take:

16 They grow well when they have parents or other caregivers（私人看护） who are loving and dependable. Small children need attention, encouragement and hugs. Children who feel loved are more likely to be confident(自信的).

17 Children imitate(模仿) what they see others do and what they hear and say. When parents exercise and eat nourishing food, children are more likely to do so. When parents treat others with respect, their children probably will, too. If parents share things, their children will learn to be thoughtful of others’ feelings.

Have a positive(积极的) attitude toward learning and toward school. 18 Parents need to encourage this curiosity if children are to keep it. Showing interest in what children do helps to make them proud of their achievements. Children also become excited about school when their parents show excitement. As your child approaches kindergarten, talk to him about school. Talk about the exciting activities in kindergarten, such as going on field trips and making fun art projects.

Be positive and encouraging. 19 Smiles and encouragement go much further to shape good behavior than punishment.

20 Young children need to be closely watched. But they learn to be independent and to develop confidence by doing tasks such as dressing