Hi! I’m Harry. Life used to be kind of difficult for me. The muscles(肌肉) in my arms and legs are weak. I have to be in a wheelchair all day. I can’t use my legs at all, and I’m not too great with my hands. If I drop something it stays dropped until someone picks it up for me. I can’t open doors or switch lights on and off. Carrying everything I need for school is a problem too.

Now things are easier. I have a helping hand. Pete is a golden dog that has been trained to help kids like me. Pete was at dog training school for two years to learn how to do different tasks. I had to be trained too. I had to learn how to give Pete instructions and how to take care of him.

When Pete is working he doesn’t play around. My friends know they are not to pet him or call him when he is working. He can pull my wheelchair and pick up things I drop. Pete carries my books and lunch on his back. He pushes the button on the school lift and opens some kinds of doors. He even knows how to switch lights on.

But best of all, Pete is here when I need a friend.

1.According to the passage, who is Harry’s helping hand?

A. Pete          B. His teacher.       C. His brother         D. His parent

2.Why is Harry kept in a wheelchair all day?

A. Because his legs are broken.

B. Because his leg muscles are weak.

C. Because he is too lazy.

D. Because he likes it.

3.According to the passage, which of the following about Pete is not true?

A. Pete can clean Harry’s room.       B. Pete can switch lights on.

C. Pete can pull Harry’s wheelchair.    D. Pete can push the button on the school lift.

4. What does the writer mean by saying “Pete is here when I need a friend.”?

A. Pete is only a helpful tool for him.

B. Pete is with him all the time.

C. Pete is a funny dog to make him happy.

D. Pete is not only a helping hand but also his good friend.

BASEBALL. It’s just a word, but for millions of Americans it brings much more than a word.
Hot dogs. Cold beers. Sunny afternoons. Baseball is the game of fathers and sons. Fathers and sons catch with each other on lawns (草坪) in the US. A father’s favorite team becomes his son’s. Grandfathers talk to their grandsons about games played long ago.
Many American kids collect baseball cards. The cards have pictures of their favorite players on them. In school, friends trade (交換) baseball cards just like they trade their lunches.
Players are known as “the boys of summer” because people often play the sport mostly in warm months. You don’t need to be of a certain size or shape to play baseball. You don’t have to be tall like a basketball player or strong like an American footballer. You just need to want to have fun.
Baseball is not as fast-paced (快節(jié)奏的) a game as basketball. But when you go to see a game, there’s time to relax, talk and get to know other people.
Baseball may not be the most popular sport in the US, but it is the most traditional. It’s not just a game any more, but an important part of American culture, like apple pie and grandma’s house.
【小題1】Many American kids like to collect _______________.

用所給單詞的適當(dāng)形式完成短文。
The Nature of an Autumn Day
豐富多彩的秋日戶外活動

Autumn is a good time for children to go outside and see the changing colors of nature. What outdoor activities do 【小題1】 like? What do children in other countries like to do in autumn? Follow Teens 【小題2】 let’s have a look.
The wind is cool, the days are 【小題3】 and the leaves are changing colors. Autumn is a great season for kids to 【小題4】 outside.
In China, students often have an autumn picnic held by their school 【小題5】, they will to an amusement park or to places that are 【小題6】 to nature.
What kinds of autumn activities are there for children in 【小題7】 countries?
Japanese students often go hiking. It is a perfect mountain climbing in such nice 【小題8】 to get exercise while enjoying the outdoors. Weather is also a good choice.(選擇)
Children in the U.S. 【小題9】 to go for bike rides in autumn. Take a mountain bike ride and you can explore new trails(小路). Playing in a leaf pile is popular, too. Kids jump into the leaf pile to 【小題10】the colorful leaves fly all around. They also make leaf rain and leaf beds- all a lot of fun.
In the UK, school kids like to camp outside with their parents. They make snacks over the fire and tell ghost stories.

Mr. King works very long hours every day. He usually gets up at 5:30. He brushes his teeth quickly and goes to his workplace (工作地點). Then he runs with some kids. After that he takes a shower. He eats his breakfast at 7:00. His work starts at 8:10. He is good at math and many boys and girls learn math from him. All the kids like him very much. He often talks or plays games with the kids. He usually goes to bed after 22:00. He is often very tired but he likes his job and loves the kids. He doesn’t work on weekends. Mr. King likes reading at home on weekends. Sometimes some kids’ parents come to his home to talk about their kids. When Monday comes, Mr. King gets busy again.

1. Mr. King has a shower _________.

A. at 5:00       B. at 7:00        C. after he brushes his teeth    D. after he runs

2.Mr. King is good at _________.

A. English      B. science        C. history                  D. math

3.Mr. King is a _________.

A. student     B. worker         C. teacher               D. musician

4.What does Mr King do at weekends?

    A. Mr King works at weekends                          

 B. Mr King does some reading.

C. Mr King talks with some kids’ parents about their kids.    

D. Both B &C.

 5.Which of following is NOT true?

     A. Mr. King usually gets up early.         B. Mr. King is usually goes to bed at 22:00.

C. Mr. King likes reading on weekends.    D. Mr. King works at a school.

任務(wù)性閱讀。根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，完成下列表格。每空不超過3個單詞。(每小題1分，共5分)
In the US, parents usually hold school parties for the children at school. Parents need three basic(基本的) things for a school party-----games, snacks and gifts.
A few weeks before the party, parents should meet their child’s teacher and discuss with him/her about the plans for the games. Snacks and gifts to get his/her advice. They should know the time for the party and the school rules. They will get the names and phone numbers of the other parents in the class. They also need a list of the children in the class to plan the party.
They should organize three games for the school party-----two active games and one quiet game that children can play just at table on desk. They can plan two kinds of snacks for the school party----one salty( 咸的)and one sweet (甜的). They usually prepare the snacks the night before the party. Pencils and stickers(貼紙) are always the favorite gifts. They put the gifts in small bags, and write each child’s name on the bag. Kids like having their own bag with their names on it.