As angry crowds got into the streets fighting for their basic rights, the local

government       the police to keep order.

A．called in         B．brought about        C．picked out        D．paid back

We’d be very grateful if you could join us because your cooperation will       the timely completion of our project.

A．reach for         B．make for           C．go for         D．stand for

Letters to the editor must carry the writer’s full name, which indicates that writers are held     

for what they say.

A．considerate          B．reasonable        C．independent           D．previously

It is a truth        acknowledged that when one has gained material wealth, he’ll surely seek for spiritual enjoyment.

A．partly           B．universally     C．particularly           D．previously

Success in life doesn’t happen         . It’s the result of devoting your time and energy to what you’ve set out to do.

A．by force         B．by design           C．by accident         D．by choice

A man was exploring caves by the seashore when he found a bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had  1  the balls and left them out in the dun to bake.

They didn’t look like much, but they   2  intrigued the man, so he took the bag out of the cave with him. As he walked along the beach, he   3   the clay balls one at a time out into the ocean as far as he could. He thought little about it  4  he dropped one of the clay balls and it cracked open（裂開(kāi)）on a rock. Inside was a beautiful, precious stone!   5  , the man started breaking open the   6   balls. Each contained a similar treasure. He found thousands of dollars’   7   of jewels in the 20 or so leftover ones.

Then it   8  him. He’d been on the beach a long time, throwing maybe 50 or 60 of the balls, with their hidden treasure, into the   9  . Instead of thousands of dollars in treasure, he  10  have taken home tens of thousands but he had just thrown it away!

It’s like that   11   people. We look at someone, maybe even ourselves, but we  12  see the clay shell. It doesn’t look like much from the   13  . It isn’t always beautiful or shining, so we  14  it. we see that person as less important than someone more  15  or stylish or well known or wealthy. But we haven’t taken the time to find the treasure  16  inside that person.

There is a treasure in each and every one of us. If we take the time to get to know that person and ask God to show us that person the  17  He sees them, then the clay begins to  18  and the brilliant jewel begins to shine forth. May we not come to the  19  of our lives and find out that we’ve thrown away a   20  in friendships because the gems were hidden in balls of clay! May we see the people in our world as God sees them.

1．A．invented                B．rolled                  C．handled               D．bounced

2．A．confused               B．encouraged          C．interested            D．relaxed

3．A．dipped                  B．pushed                C．kicked                 D．threw

4．A．until                      B．when                  C．since                   D．though

5．A．Frightened             B．Determined          C．Excited               D．Disappointed

6．A．shining                  B．floating                C．surviving             D．remaining

7．A．worth                   B．value                   C．cost                    D．wealth

8．A．shocked                B．rejected               C．struck                 D．delighted

9．A．caves                    B．waves                 C．seashore              D．storms

10．A．might                  B．must                   C．could                  D．should

11．A．with                    B．towards               C．a(chǎn)bout                  D．between

12．A．hardly                 B．a(chǎn)ctually               C．simply                 D．luckily

13．A．distance              B．outside                C．weight                D．pattern

14．A．removed              B．suspected            C．ignored               D．reserved

15．A．beautiful              B．cautious              C．positive               D．grateful

16．A． lost                    B．hidden                 C．divided                D．mixed

17．A．moment              B．point                   C．degree                 D．way

18．A．come off             B．break away          C．take over             D．fall down

19．A．sight                   B．best                    C．middle                 D．end

20．A．relation                B．position               C．fortune                D．memory

I was helping in my son’s classroom when I spotted a poster that reads, “Sticks and stones

may break my bones but words can break my heart”. I started thinking.

Teachers are such an important part of a child’s life. A teacher’s support determines how safe a child feels in school. His inspiration determines how much risk a child will take in the classroom, his understanding determines how important a child feels in school and his love determines a child’s motivating and attitude toward education. And the effect a teacher has on a child doesn’t end when the school bell rings at the end of the day. Rather, those feelings developed in the classroom go home with the child and, in a large part, determine what sort of evening the child and the family have. The importance of a teacher to a child is fantastic and cannot be over-emphasized.

All my children are fortunate to have remarkable teachers. Consequently, the three of them love going to school almost as much as they love using teacherisms. For example, one of Hannah’s favorite phrases in used when I mess up. She looks at me with understanding and says, “It’s okay to make mistakes, mama, because you’re only learning.” Rachael’s favorite phrase is used to start most of her jobs; with a glow in her eye, she says, “I’m just going to do my best, mama, because that’s all I can do!” But perhaps my favorite is Jacob’s response to his sisters when one of them says something he doesn’t like. With his hand on his heart he says, “Don’t say that because words can break my heart.”

Like most parents, I hear teacherisms daily. And every time I hear one, my heart floods with gratefulness for the wonderful teachers who make my children feel safe, important, and successful in the classroom, and who are helping my children achieve emotional good health. There is much talk today how to measure a teacher’s worth. I think we need only look at the students. Children mirror teachers’ words and actions, and the content of those reflections shows teacher’s greatness.

1．Teachers are important to students in that         .

       A．they equip them with book knowledge

       B．they help free the parents from worries

       C．they guarantee each family a happy evening

       D．they help keep them emotionally healthy

2．The three children’s examples are used to show that      .

       A．they are lucky to have wonderful teachers

       B．they can eventually develop into good teachers

       C．they are sometimes mentally hurt by the teachers

       D．they have a successful performance in school

3．To his mother, what the boy says possibly sounds        .

       A．ridiculous            B．convincing            C．humorous          D．inspiring

4．The underlined word “teacherisms” probably refers to “           ”.

       A．how teachers normally deal with their students

       B．what teachers usually say to their students

       C．why teachers seem important to their students

       D．where teachers agree with their students

Just be happy. Sounds too simplistic, doesn’t it? But, in reality, we can have much more happiness if we choose to consider things from a positive point of view. Everyone experiences the ups and downs of life, however, we can make a decision to take advantage of the negative or practice what the old saying says to do：“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!”

     It really boils down to your attitude and you have the ability to work your attitude into any shape you like. Here are some tips:

●Ignore those who tell you life is too difficult to be happy. what do they know?

●When you awaken each morning, be thankful for another day, even if it’s raining.

●Smile at those you meet, even if they don’t return the favor.

● Don’t borrow trouble. Each day has enough of its own.

●Don’t allow trouble to bury you in its gray depth of sorrow.

●Don’t give in to negative thinking.

●Be positive even when others are not.

●Refuse to give up on anything worth having or doing.

●Do something you enjoy each day, even if it’s just a walk in your neighborhood.

● Whistle as you go though the day.

●Work at being happy because it’s worth it.

You’re human, like everyone else, and from time to time you need a little pick-me-up in your decision to be happy. When you reach that stage, find someone else who has decided to be happy. Join forces with him and march forward in your decision to be a happy person. Simply speaking, a happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.

Choose today to just be happy----as much as it depends on you!

1．The amount of happiness depends on      .

       A．the ups and downs you’ve experienced

       B．what attitude you take towards life

       C．how simple a life you manage to live

       D．the kind of environment you stay in

2．The underlined sentence advises us to        .

      A．work hard for a comfortable life            B．drink lemonade when in difficulty

       C．make the best of what we have             D．ignore the negative side of life

3．Which of the following doesn’t help maintain your good state of mind?

       A．Think in advance about future troubles.

       B．Greet others with a cheerful smile.

       C．Stay positive all the way through.

       D．Try to enjoy every single moment.

4．The best title for the passage might be “       ”.

       A．Don’t lose heart

       B．Share your happiness

       C．Live a simple life

       D．Let’s cheer ourselves up

    Sure, human dads can play catch and help with homework, but can they give birth? Daddy sea horses can! This Father’s Day, while you’re showing respect to your dad, remember some of the best dads in the world can also be found in the animal kingdom.

Sea Horses: The "Mr. Moms" of the marine world, male sea horses, carry up to 2,000 fertilized eggs in pouches in their stomachs until they hatch. Even after the babies are born, they stay inside the pouch until they are ready to venture out on their own.

Microhylid Frogs: Buy these dads a "Baby on Board" sign to put on their backs! These froggy fathers from New Guinea play piggyback once their babies hatch from their eggs. One by one, the dad lets as many as 24 froglets climb onto his back for a family road trip. He hops about 50 feet each night, and one by one, his kids jump off along the way to begin new lives of their own.

Darwin's Rheas: Thought your dad was overprotective? Darwin's rhea, also known as South American ostriches（鴕鳥(niǎo)）, are so protective of their children that they routinely rush cowboys on horseback and have even been known to attack small airplanes on the ground if they get too close to their brood!

Marmosets: These little monkeys do everything but Lamaze class（心理助產(chǎn)課）! Dedicated dads assist during labor by biting off the umbilical cord（臍帶）and cleaning up the afterbirth. They also let Mom get some R&R（rest & recreation）by taking care of the kids when they're not nursing.

    Sand Grouse: Talk about sponging off Dad! These pigeon-like birds live in areas where water is sparse, so fathers fly as many as 50 miles to get water for their kids. After they soak up the water in their breast feathers, they fly home and let their chicks suckle the moisture from their bodies.

Fathers of the animal kingdom are not that different from our own beloved dads. This Father's Day, when you are honoring your dad, honor animal dads, too, by practicing kindness and compassion toward all animals.

1．The passage is mainly written to         .

      A．introduce to us some unusual animals

       B．distinguish between human and animal dads

       C．raise our awareness of animal protection

       D．praise animal dada for their sacrifices

2．Among these animal dads, which have the ability to fly?

       A．Microhylid Frogs.                                B．Sea Horses.

       C．Darwin’s Rheas.                                  D．Sand Grouses.

3．What these animals have in common is that      .

       A．they carry their young to wherever they please

       B．they’re all devoted to their children

       C．they’re overprotective of their children

       D．they help their wives clean up the afterbirth

4．When Microhylid Frogs play piggyback, they         .

       A．let their kids ride on their back              B．a(chǎn)ttack cowboys with their back

       C．carry their babies inside a pouch            D．help their wife during the labor

About 70 scientists were working on a very busy project. All of them felt really desperate due to the pressure of work and the demands of their boss but everyone was loyal to him and did not think of quitting their job.

One day, one scientist came to his boss and told him, “Sir, I’ve promised to take my children to the exhibition going on in our township so I want to leave at 5:30 p. m.” His boss replied, “OK. You’re permitted to leave the office early today.”

The scientist started working. He continued his work after lunch. As usual, he got involved to such an extent that he looked at his watch only when he \felt he was close to completion. The time was 8:30 p. m. suddenly he remembered his promise to the children. He looked for his boss but he was not there. Having told him in the morning himself, he closed everything and left for home. Deep within himself, hw was feeling guilty for having disappointed his children. He reached home. The children were not there. His wife alone was sitting in the hall and reading magazines. The situation was explosive; any talk would boomerang on him. His wife asked him, “Would you like to have coffee or shall I straight away serve dinner if you are hungry?” The man replied, “If you would like to have coffee, I too will have but what about the children?” His wife replied, “You don’t know? Your boss came here at 5:15 p. m. and has taken them to the exhibition.”

What had really happened was the boss who gave him permission was observing him working seriously at 5:00 p. m. He thought to himself: this person will not leave the work, but he’s promised to take his children to the exhibition. So he took the lead in taking them there. The boss does not have to do it every time. But once it’s done, loyalty is established.

That is why all the scientists at Thumba continued to work under their boss even though the stress was extraordinarily huge. By the way, can you boldly guess who the boss was? He was none other that the mastermind behind India’s successful nuclear weapons program, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of India.

1．The scientist asked for an early leave because         .

      A．he felt increasingly desperate about his work

       B．he meant to accompany his wife at dinner

       C．the task at hand was close to completion

       D．he’d promised to take his kids to a show

2．The underlined sentence implies that the scientist thought his wife was         .

       A．dissatisfied with his coming home late

       B．ready to serve dinner for him

       C．grateful to his kind-hearted boss

       D．delighted to see him back home

3．The boss took children to the exhibition       .

       A．when it was too late for the scientist to do so

       B．because the scientist was absorbed in his work

       C．because he also wanted to see what was on show

       D．when the man’s wife asked him to do so

4．All the scientists stayed loyal to their boss        .

       A．out of gratefulness for his thoughtfulness

       B．because he had power over them

       C．to learn how to live under pressure

       D．every time he took the children to the show