—______. Let’s go!

A.I couldn’t agree more.B.I can't wait to go there myself.

C.I’m afraid you must.D.I don’t agree with you.

When Barbie was first introduced by Ruth Handler (1916-2002), one of the starters of US toy company Mattel, she had good plans. “Barbie has always shown the fact that a woman has choices,” according to a book, Dream Doll: The Ruth Handler Story.

But the earliest Barbie wasn’t offered too many choices at all. Barbie appeared either in a swimsuit or a housewife’s dress.

A good point is that the following years showed some progress, as Mattel introduced Barbie dolls with different skin colors and clothing for different jobs and hobbies. A new turning point came on International Women’s Day of 2018, when the company started a line of “Inspiring Women”. The dolls came out as famous women from history, including great US pilot Amelia Earhart and UK boxer (拳擊手) Nicola Adams, which encouraged all other women.

But even though Mattel seemed to have good purposes, these new dolls weren’t safe from bad words. Unlike the real Nicola Adams, for example, the doll has no muscles (肌肉). Instead, it’s designed with a slim body, just like every other Barbie. According to the reporter Grace Kang, this exactly reflects the world’s present attitude toward women. “We’re allowed to be fit, but we’re not supposed to have too many muscles. We’re allowed to be clever, but smart women are meant to look like models with glasses on. We’re allowed to be creative and artistic, but quickly become ‘crazy’ if we start to look too messy,” she wrote.

No, Barbie isn’t perfect. But she’s slowly changing people’s views. Maybe that’s one thing real women can do.

【1】According to Paragraph 1, we know Barbie has always been __________.

A.expensiveB.popularC.changeable

【2】Which of the following sentences could be added to describe the process in Barbie’s role changing?

A.Barbie took care of babies at borne.

B.Barbie became a great pilot in history.

C.Barbie with dark skin worked as a nurse.

【3】The underlined word “Inspiring” means __________ in the passage.

A.鼓舞人心的B.啟發(fā)靈感的C.多愁善感的

【4】What might be the world’s present attitude toward women according to Grace Kang?

A.Women are supposed to be fit and strong.

B.Women should be like a crazy artist

C.Women are expected to be perfect.

【5】What is the purpose of the writer?

A.To make people change views toward women.

B.To help women to be more creative and artistic.

C.To encourage women to be perfect like Barbie.

—Take it easy.

A.I have a bad cold. I think I’d better see a doctor.

B.I didn’t enjoy the performance at all. It’s a little bit too noisy.

C.I don’t think keeping pet dogs is a good idea. Dogs create a lot of mess.

D.I am so nervous. I am afraid I might forget what to say.

A.popularB.more popularC.most popularD.the most popular

【1】Where is it OK to arrive late for a party?

A.In Japan.B.In Germany.C.In Brazil

【2】Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.Both Mike and Bud are used to being on time.

B.Lisa is a girl who never cares about punctuality.

C.Bud is an understanding person but strict in time.

【1】Susan wants to introduce some customers to David.

【2】Susan says Hawaii package tour happens to be on sale.

【3】The Grand Crown is a hotel which is right on Monica Beach.

【4】David is keen on swimming, and there is a swimming pool next to the hotel.

【5】The hotel has a dance club called Marty’s, and they’ve got live music.

【6】David will go to the travel agency to see some brochures and prices.

Several days ago, I was walking home from school and saw some writing on the fence of a house. It said, “Happiness is a(an) ______ not a place.” I was having a bad day but it became a little ______ after reading this. I also took out a pen and wrote one of my favorite quotes(格言) down without thinking twice.

When I came back to the ______ the next day, I saw another quote under mine in the handwriting as the first one. I added another, so we kept on ______ for quite a while. One day, I was writing another quote on the fence and the old man, one of my neighbors, who ______ the fence, saw me. He came out and I was afraid he would be ______ for writing on his fence; everyone in my neighborhood knew he was known to be very unfriendly. He gave me a look of coldness and seriousness and then read the quotes. ______ saying a word to me, he then went back inside. I was even uneasier and afraid to go back to the fence. But when I did, I noticed no more quotes but two words in completely different handwriting had been added, “______.”

Later, I saw the old man in his front yard. He called me over and told me how my quotes on the fence ______ him, how he thanked me and how he was glad to see young people still have “Values”. We are now good friends and I talk to him a lot. This experience has ______ my life. I still don’t know who wrote these quotes, but if he is out there, I’d like to say “thanks” to that unknown friend.

【1】A.endingB.educationC.direction

【2】A.darkerB.brighterC.sadder

【3】A.fenceB.stationC.school

【4】A.by the wayB.in the wayC.in this way

【5】A.ownedB.paintedC.held

【6】A.surprisedB.madC.down

【7】A.WithoutB.ByC.Before

【8】A.Never mindB.Thank youC.Good luck

【9】A.troubledB.preventedC.encouraged

【10】A.changedB.reflectedC.saved

A.The editor.B.The report.C.The study.D.The content.

A.Mother and Son.B.Doctor and patient.

C.Husband and wife.D.Policeman and driver.

It’s not easy growing up. Growing up can be a real "pain” for some of us. We are always doing things that someone else makes us do. And we aren’t allowed to do all the things we like. Sometimes we feel sad, sometimes we are afraid, and sometimes we just don’t understand why we can’t stay young forever. But we should take a look back on all the hard periods in life with a positive(積極的) attitude and learn from them. 【1】.

Throughout our lives we are going to face many challenges and pains, but we should never let these difficulties keep us from following our dreams. 【2】

As a young girl, my parents forced me to do so many things that I didn’t like. They made me learn to play the violin and then the piano. 【3】 But looking back now, I am so glad that my parents encouraged me to take music lessons. Music has made my life so colorful in so many ways. I now realize that my parents and teachers wanted me to have a better life than they did themselves.

We are all going to experience growing pains, but they are just part of our life. 【4】 Life would be really boring and meaningless. The future is ours! A little hard work never hurts anyone! If we realize that these pains just get in the way of our road to success, we will realize that our growing pains are actually growing gains!

A. I took great interests in music and won many prizes.

B. Think about how we would feel if we had no challenges and lived a life like that.

C. We should realize that all of our growing pains actually turn into growing gains.

D. At that time I hated music and I also hated them.

E. We must solve every problem one small step at a time.