英语测试题

第一部分：完型填空 A Deb and Sara were sisters. They lived with their parents on a farm deep in the countryside. Growing up in the countryside gave them so much 21 . As children they were never bored because there was always 22 to do on the farm. Every day they would 23 up early and help their parents feed the cows before school. In the evening, after they had finished their homework, they would work in the fields until the sun went down. Weekends were their favorite time 24 they could have picnics in the country and, when the weather was really 25 , go camping.

21. A. pity B. trouble C. fun D. pride 22. A. nothing B. everything C. something D. anything 23. A. stand B. make C. grow D. wake 24. A. because B. so C. although D. but 25. A. warm B. good C. cold D. bad B Noah is only 13 years old, and he’s a hero. He has helped his 26 out of a fire. On 10th May, Noah was at home alone. Suddenly he heard someone 27 “Fire! Fire!” He ran 28 . He saw a lot of smoke from next door. He went in and saw his neighbor, the 79-year-old Mrs. Smith, in the kitchen. She could not get out because she had hurt her 29 . Anything could happen to her at that moment. Noah 30 ran back to his flat and poured water over his jacket. Then he 31 into Mrs. Smith’s kitchen to save her. There was a lot of smoke and the fire was very hot. But he was not scared. He 32 the fire with a blanket and helped Mrs. Smith out. The fire burnt Noah’s neck, arms and face. As a result, he was 33 for a month. Many people visited him and brought him flowers and presents. “What a 34 young man!” they said. Noah was 35 that he helped Mrs. Smith. “We should help each other,” he said. Noah also said, “Fire can be very dangerous. It is important to be careful with fire.”

26. A. neighbor B. classmate C. teacher D. friend 27. A. saying B. singing C. shouting D. mentioning 28. A. upstairs B. downstairs C. inside D. outside 29. A. hand B. shoulder C. leg D. ear 30. A. carefully B. quickly C. proudly D. slowly 31. A. rushed B. jumped C. walked D. climbed 32. A. discovered B. fought C. lighted D. built 33. A. on vacation B. at home C. in hospital D. at work 34. A. clever B. kind C. sweet D. brave 35. A. glad B. surprised C. afraid D. sorry 第二部分：短文理解 A Josh and Amy are like many teenagers these days. They have jobs to do to help out around the home. Josh washes cars for his neighbors while Amy helps their neighbor’s kids with their homework. Like many families, both of Josh and Amy’s parents work outside the home. Everyone in Josh and Amy’s family is busy. Their mom works in an office and often has to stay late for meetings. Their father owns his own small business and stays late to finish his work. Josh and Amy go to school. Both belong to clubs and sports teams. They also have lots of friends with whom they want to spend time. Josh and Amy’s mom leaves for work at 7:00 in the morning and does not get home most days until 6:30 pm. The same is true for their dad, but he leaves home in the morning even earlier. Josh and Amy’s parents work to be able to provide for their family. They need money to pay for their home and to pay their bills. Next year they want to buy a new car. The family also wants to go on a vacation to California. Josh and Amy need clothes, books, and other things for school. Their parents are also saving money so Josh and Amy can go to college when they finish high school. 36. How many people are there in the family? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 37. What does the father do? A. Work in an office. B. Run his own business. C. Plan vacations to California. D. Drive kids to school. 38. What do the kids do to help their parents? A. Take part-time jobs. B. Join clubs and sports teams. C. Spend time with their friends. D. Go to school early. 39. Where do the parents spend most of their daytime? A. At home. B. At workplace. C. In their kids’ school. D. On business trips. 40. What’s the best title for this passage? A. Lovely kids B. Hard-working parents C. Family wishes D. A busy family

B Got a bad grade, afraid to show my parents

Report cards are going out this Friday, and I realized I had failed in chemistry. My parents are probably going to kill me for that. What should I do? Lady Rita Answers

It is better to be honest with them and tell them it is a very difficult course and you are trying your hardest. Promise them you will work harder. Study a little every night so when your next test comes you'll be much more prepared. Butterfly