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Growing together

1.“MY dear dad, where are we going?” This has b____ the most popular question recently.

It’s a line from the theme song of Hunan TV station’s reality show Where Are We Going, Dad?

“All of my classmates are big fans,” said Ning Yun, 14, from Guangxi. “On Fridays, we remind e____ other: don’t forget to watch it tonight!”

In the show, five pairs of fathers and kids go to strange places and finish interesting tasks.

It’s also about g____ up. Clumsy (笨手笨脚的) fathers learn to cook and comfort their kids. The kids learn about teamwork and b____ independent (独立的).

But growing up needs c____. In the show, 4-year-old Kimi finds it hard to finish his work a____

“When I saw Kimi looking for his dad, I burst into tears,” said Chen Yufang, 13, from Guangxi. “It r____ me of my first night at the school dormitory (宿舍). I really felt the pain of growing up that night.”

When people see the fathers t____ to help their kids, it also hits a soft spot in their hearts.

Ti an Xiaofeng, 14, from Jiangsu, said his father is like Guo Tao in the program. “He is strict. And I was sad about it,” he sai d. But now he sees it in a different way.

“Guo Tao’s son l____ strong-minded. I think his parenting style works. And I guess my fat her just wants me to be like that,” he said.

On the journey of life, kids learn to grow up, and adults learn to be better parents. M____ we can plan a trip with our parents. Shall we go?

2. Adjust your mindset调整考后心态，向下个目标进军！

HOW did you do in the midterm exams? Are you happy or d_____ with your results?

Here, three students, w____are good at adjusting their mindset (心态) after exams, offer their help to correct the typical wrong attitudes toward exam results.

Attitude No 1: Despite (尽管) hard work, I didn’t do well in the exam. I’m too upset to do a______Xu Mingyue, 14, Jilin No 9 Middle School: It’s natural to feel down when you don’t do well in exams. But don’t let s____ take over you! Every time I don’t do well in an exam, I carefully examine my papers. I find my weak points and work on them. If you do the same, trust me, your performance will i_____ next time.

Attitude No 2: My performance was too bad. I’d better n____tell anyone about it.

Liu Yibo, 15, Daye Fo reign Language School, Hubei: Friends are so important to help you get through hard times. I didn’t do well in math this time. I asked my best friend who got a high score in math to help me. He comforted me and gave me some a_____ that’s helped me learn ma th. We also played basketball after the exam. I feel much b_____ now.

Attitude No 3: I got good scores in the exam. Now I can relax and play a lot.

Deng Qi, 14, Chen Jinglun Middle School (Jiaming Campus), Beijing: I did well in the midterm exam, but I don’t get complacent (自满的). My teachers always tell me that s____ in one exam only shows that you’ve done well in a previous (之前的) period. And there will be more challenges ahead. If you stop w_____ hard, you will lag behind.

3.Around the world

MONKEYS have a festival in Lopbu ri, Thailand. It’s c____ the Monkey Buffet Festival. There are many monkeys l____ in this city, which attracts visitors. To t____ monkeys, people have this festival. It falls on every last Sunday of November. People put fruits, vegetables, candies and e___ soda drinks in the street. Help y____, monkeys! 21ST

True life of a great father

WHEN the man’s wife died, their youngest baby was 2 years old. They had six other children – three boys and three girls, aged from 4 to 16. The man’s parents and his wife’s parents came to visit.

“We’ve been talking about how to make this work,” they said. “There’s no way you can take care of all these children and work to make a living. So, we’ve decided to place each child with a different uncle and aunt.”

The man refused.

His business developed quickly. He was happy to see people and serve them. He became popular with people for his pleasant (令人愉快的) personality and excellent customer (顾客) service. People came from far away to do business with him. And the children helped both at home and at work.υOver the next few weeks, he moved the family to a tiny town and opened a small business.

The child ren grew up and got married. Five of the seven went off to college. The children’s success was a source (来源) of pride to the father.

As they became toddlers (学走路的孩子), he invited them to his workplace and his small home. They brought each other great joy.?Then came grandchildren. No one enjoyed grandchildren more than this man.

Finally, the youngest daughter, who was 2 years old when the mother died, got married. With his life’s work done, the father died. This man’s work had been the lonely but joyful ta sk of raising his family. This man was my father. I was the 16-year-old, the oldest of seven.

1. There were ______ children in the man’s family. A. eight B. seven C. six D. five

2. The man’s parents and his wife’s parents came to his house to ______.

A. suggest placing each child with a different aunt and uncle

B. talk about finding a new wife for him

C. give him money to support the family

D. help take good care of his children

3. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Nearly half of the man’s chi ldren went to college.

B. The man wanted to give his children to their uncle.

C. The man moved his family and opened a business.

D. The man thought life was hopeless after his wife died.

4. The story mainly talks about ______.

A. why the father didn’t give u p his family

B. how the children succeeded after their mother died

C. why the father was lonely

D. how the father raised his large family

Cloze

Today, people in the world have busy lives, and they often feel unhappy under so much pressure. In fact, keeping happy___1___important and necessary for everyone. Most people want to be happy, ___2___few know how to be happy. Money and success can bring pleasure, however, it won’t___3___long. Actually, happiness depends on___4___.

Here are some ways to help you be happy.

The first secret is to enjoy the___5___things in life. We often spend too much time thinking about the future, for example, going to a famous university or getting a good job after graduation. You should enjoy the simple pleasures in life, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music and spending time___6___good friends.

The second secret is to be___7___. Many people enjoy dancing or playing sports. You can forget all your___8___and think only about the activity you are doing.

The third secret: helping___9___. It is a good way to keep happy. You always feel happy when you do something___10___for someone. You can do chores for your parents, help a friend or a classmate, or go shopping to buy food for an old neighbor.

In a word, learning to be happy is good for your health.

1. A. are B. is C. was D. were

2. A. but B. so C. or D. and

3. A. continue B. last C. show D. feel

4. A. our B. we C. ourselves D. ours

5. A. easy B. difficult C. simple D. magic

6. A. on B. atC. for D. with

7. A. strict B. quiet C. active D. smart 8. A. problems B. questions C. solutions D. confidence

9. A. other B. the other C. another D. others 10. A. nice B. wrong C. bad D. hard

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21世纪报英文阅读三

21世纪英文报阅读三整理王玉杰 1 Make the interview a success 大学面试应该注意什么？ WHAT is the main purpose of the interview from the college’s perspective (角度)? Most colleges would say that they are trying to find out if the student is a good fit. They want to know how interested you are and how you’ll contribute to their campus. So beyond the obvious interview tips related to a nice haircut, appropriate clothes and effective eye contact, there are lots of ways you can make a good impression. Bring your résumé(简历) –make sure it specifically spells out your achievements. The résumédetails what you’ve been doing outside of school besides homework. It gives the interviewer a window into your interests and how you might get involved at their college. Bringing a résumé may also provide you with the opportunity to talk about topics you?re familiar with. Be prepared. Make a list of your talking points. What are the three or four items you want to make sure you mention? Conduct wide research on the college. You should be able to list the most popular majors, name a few extracurricular (课外的) activities that interest you and know what the college is famous for. You should be able to demonstrate that you have completed a thoughtful college search and that you know why their college is a good fit for you. Be confident. Of course, it is nerve-wracking (让人紧张的) to be interviewed. However, how you deal with your nerves may shed some light on (表明) how you will deal with other obstacles (困境). College interviewers often say they are looking for students who they would want for a roommate. That means that it’s important that you are confident enough to share your unique personality traits (性格). You want to stand out and distinguish yourself, but in an acceptable way. So, don’t tap your fingers or your feet, play with your phone, twirl (捻弄) your hair, slouch (无精打采地坐) in your chair or get too comfortable. Watch your language. Avoid slang such as “sweet”, “my bad”and “dude (家伙)”. Also stay away from words such as “um,”“like”and “you know”. 1. What is the author?s purpose in writing the article? A. To discuss the main purpose of the interview from the college?s perspective. B. To inform readers about how to communicate with college interviewers. C. To introduce how to prepare resumes before the college interview. D. To give tips on how to make a good impression during the college interview. 2. What are the benefits of bringing your resume to the interview according to the article? a. It shows your respect for the interviewer. b. It helps the interviewer to know more about you. c. It shows the research you have done on the college. d. It may lead the talk in the direction you desir e. A. a, b B. a, c C. b, d D. c, d 3. The underlined word “demonstrate” in Paragr aph 5 is closest in meaning to _______. A. imagine B. show C. handle D. demand 4. Which of the following are you advised to do during the college interview? A. Play with your phone while waiting for your turn to speak. B. Tap your fingers or your feet when you feel nervous. C. Avoid saying “um” “like” and “you know”. D. Introduce to the interviewer all the achievements that you?ve made in the past year. 2 Best cabs in the world 伦敦出租车获评全球最佳。 WHICH city has the best taxis in the world? The answer is London, of course. Or at least, that was the result of a recent survey on https://www.wendangku.net/doc/7f15079778.html,. I?m a London girl and I agree, London cabs are special. They look rather London-y, too –black and round, like a London policeman?s helmet. The drivers –“cabbies” – are amazingly reliable. Getting the job requires at least two years of training and an infamous final test called “The Knowledge”. Cabbies know the best shortcuts (捷径) down forgotten streets. They tell great stories about the famous people they?ve driven. They talk about how the politicians of the day are incapable of running the country and convince you that cab drivers could do a better job. But taxis in London are special in another way –they?re expensive, about ￡25 (250 yuan) for a 10-minute journey. Anyway, my favorite cabs are in a different city: Beijing. Beijing taxis can be … interesting. Once, my Beijing driver stopped suddenly, got out of the car and challenged a bus driver to a fight. The bus driver jumped down from his bus and the two argued loudly. Once or twice I ended up in the wrong place entirely, either because of my terrible Chinese or because the driver decided to pick up a friend on the way. Another time, my taxi wasn?t even a taxi: I rode on the back of a fruit truck for 20 minutes along the Fourth Ring Road. The driver laughed hysterically (歇斯底里地) all the way, thinking that he must have found the maddest foreigner of them all. But I learned as much Mandarin while driving through Chaoyang District as I did in language classes. Beijing taxi drivers were some of my kindest and best Chinese teachers. I even became a teacher myself –some drivers gave me discounts (折扣) for practicing English with them. Unlike London cabs, Beijing taxis were never totally reliable. But they were reliably unpredictable. And that made every journey special. Oh, and I almost forgot: Beijing taxis are a lot cheaper, too. London taxis are known for their round design. MCT １