In 1954, life magazine published(刊登) a report about school children who could not read. The report said many children's books were not interesting. Doctor Seuss strongly hoped to help children and decided to write books that were interesting and easy to read. He used words with the same ending sound, like fish and wish. He did not receive training in art. Yet he drew the pictures for most of his books.

In 1957, Dr. Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat. He used less than 230 words to write the book and even a six-year-old kid should be able to read it. It was a fun story and easy to read. Children loved it. Their parents loved it, too. Today it is still one of the stories they like best. The success of The Cat in the Hat made him want to write more books for children. In 1960, he wrote a book using less than fifty words. The book is called Green Eggs and Ham.

In 1984, Doctor Seuss won a Pulitzer Prize (普利策獎). He was honored for the education and enjoyment his books provided American children and their parents.

He died at the age of 87, but his influence remains. Millions of his books have been sold worldwide. People say his books helped change the way American children learned to read. Yet, his books are loved by people of all ages. Doctor Seuss once said, “I do not write for children. I write for people.”

【1】People like his books because the books _______.

A. are cheap and easy to get

B. were written in different languages

C. are easy and interesting to read

D. were written with in invented words

【2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Doctor Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham with over 230 words.

B. Doctor Seuss wrote books only for children in the United States.

C. The Cat in the Hat was written only for six-year-old children.

D. His books provided education and enjoyment for Americans.

【3】From the text we know that Doctor Seuss _______.

A. won a Pulitzer Prize soon after his death

B. sold millions of his books himself worldwide.

C. changed American children’s way of reading

D. wrote the largest number of books in the world

I decide failure taste good salt father hang be small

I decide failure taste good salt father hang be small

When I was young, I was always frustrated（挫敗的），and almost everything ended in failure.

I 【1】 out everywhere all day. When my father saw me like that, he 【2】 to cheer me up.

One day, he gave me a cup of water and asked me to taste it. I found it 【3】 . My father said he just put one small spoonful of salt in the cup. And then, he led 【4】 to a lake, where he threw a big handful of salt into the lake, and scooped （舀）up a spoonful of water and let me【5】 it again. He asked, "Does it taste salty?"'

"Not at all, it tastes【6】 ,"I said. My father said, "Now you may know the root (根源) of your pains: You 【7】 just a cup of water, not a lake. Be a lake and you won't feel sad anymore."

I came to understand my【8】 purpose. I feel sad that my heart is as【9】 as a cup of water without great dreams.

To be a lake with great dreams, your feeling of【10】 and frustrations will be melted ( 融化) like the salt thrown into the lake.

A: Good morning .Sir.

B: Good morning. Doctor.

A: 81. 【1】?

B: I have a bad headache. I think I must have a terrible illness.

A: Take it easy. 82. 【2】?

B: Yes, I have, My temperature is 38.5℃。

A: Oh, let me examine you ,Nothing serious, 83. 【3】.

B: Only got a cold? But I really feel terrible, 84. 【4】?

A: Take the medicine three times a day, drink more hot water and have a good rest.

B: 85. 【5】.

A: You’re welcome.

Could you leave us your address?

What time do you expect your food?

I think it’s delicious.

I’d like to order something for my lunch.

What can I do for you ?

Can you give me some advice?

I’d like a large bowl of mutton and carrot noodles.

Could you leave us your address?

What time do you expect your food?

I think it’s delicious.

I’d like to order something for my lunch.

What can I do for you ?

Can you give me some advice?

I’d like a large bowl of mutton and carrot noodles.

A: Hello! Is that KUKU Restaurant?

B: Yes. 【1】

A: I want to know if you send take – away food.

B: Sure.

A: 【2】

B: Then what would you like to have?

A: 【3】

B: OK, Anything else?

A: No, thanks, How much is it?

B: 25 yuan, 【4】

A: At about 11:40 am

B: No problem. 【5】

A: Oh, Room 206 in Rainbow Apartments.

B: Thank you, Your food will be delivered on time.

A. to drive, byB. not drive, forC. not to drive, for

--- It’s about ten minutes’ drive.

A. how long it takes him to drive to school

B. how far it is from your home to school

C. how soon your sister get back from school

【1】我們必須查清事情的真相。

We must ________________ the truth.

【2】他明智地作出了決定。

He made his decision ________________.

【3】為了提高口語，她參加了英語角。

In order to improve her ________________, she joined the English corner.

【4】在這兩島之間有一座橋。

There is a bridge ________________.

【5】藍(lán)色會讓人感到平靜。

Blue can make people ________________.

So what are the best hobbies for kids?

Reading

If a child can lose himself or herself in a good book, they can find a whole new world without ever leaving the house! It is reported that readers do better than non-readers in school work and exams.

Arts and crafts (工藝)

Arts and crafts are also a great way for teaching kids the importance of using their own hands to create something from nothing.

Collections

Whether they are stamps, coins, baseball cards, model cars, ships, dolls, or whatever else interests your child. a collection is a great way to learn about people and places. Anything they choose to collect can be turned into an educational experience, important events and even all the social skills.

Music

This may not be ideal (理想的) for all kids as some people are naturally more musical than others. Yet if your kid enjoys singing or dancing, they can become great hobbies. Even learning a musical instrument is a good way to obey rules.

Sports and Games

Outdoor sports and indoor games are good for the complete development of a child s personality (品格). Speed, skill and teamwork are needed. This is a good hobby for any kid.

【1】According to the passage, children who like reading can do better than ________.

【2】Arts and Crafts can teach kids to create something from nothing ________.

【3】Collections can help kids learn about ________.

【4】Learning a musical instrument can make kids learn to ________.

【5】Sports and Games can develop ________.

At the end of 1995, he left hospital. Soon after that, he felt he was ready to face the world again. He wanted to tell people no matter _____problems they had, they shouldn’t give up. He began to make speeches, and they helped lots of people ____ body problems. He also went back to work and made his first film, In the Gloaming (《黃昏時刻》). Although he lost control of his body, he still had his ____ and his dream. He was, and would always be Superman.

【1】A. actressB. actorC. reporterD. visitor

【2】A. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing

【3】A. hurtB. lostC. turnedD. sent

【4】A. generalB. seriousC. difficultD. useful

【5】A. satisfyingB. lastingC. beginningD. ending

【6】A. HoweverB. CertainlyC. HardlyD. Again

【7】A. lookB. fightC. dieD. wait

【8】A. whenB. whichC. thatD. what

【9】A. inB. forC. withD. of

【10】A. reasonB. cultureC. troubleD. spirit

One day they went into a restaurant and ordered some cakes. While they were w【2】for the cake, they remembered that they hadn’t brought any money. “Hey, we forgot to bring money to 【3】 for our cake,” the big tortoise said. “The little tortoise can go h【4】 and get it.” the medium-sized tortoise said, “He’s the y【5】, so he should be the one to go. “The little tortoise wasn’t very pleased at this, but he knew he shouldn’t argue (爭吵) w【6】 his elders, so he said, “All right, I’ll go. But you must promise not to eat my cake w【7】 I’m away.”

The large tortoise and the medium-sized tortoise agreed, and the little tortoise set off for home to get the m【8】. A few hours later, the big tortoise said to the medium-sized tortoise, “Let’s eat the little tortoise’s cake. I’m h【9】 again.” “So am I,” the medium-sized tortoise said, and reached for the cake. As she did so, the little tortoise shouted from the door of the restaurant. “If 【10】 touch my cake, I won’t go and get the money!”