A blacksmith’s job is not an easy one. He must be able to shape a shoe from a piece of metal and then fit it to the horse’s foot. The blacksmith must bend over all the time when he is fitting the shoe and must hold the weight of the horse’s leg while he works. Clearly, a blacksmith must be very strong. But even more important, he must be able to deal with horses---for before the blacksmith can begin his work, he has to get the horse to lift its leg.
One of the blacksmiths in New York is James Corbin. He came to the country from Ireland in 1948. He not only makes horseshoes for the police but also works for a group of horse owners near the city. Corbin became interested in blacksmithing because his father did it, and, as he puts it, “It’s a good way to make a living.”
【小题1】According to the reading passage, a blacksmith must be likely a ________________ man.
A.clever | B.rich | C.strong | D.lucky |
A.was interested in horses |
B.was needed by the policemen |
C.drew a picture of the horseshoe |
D.had to make a living |
A.fit it on the horse’s foot |
B.use it for two or three hours |
C.make the form of a horseshoe from a piece of metal |
D.draw a picture of the shoe |
A.Policemen on Horseback |
B.Blacksmiths and Horseshoeing |
C.James Corbin, a Blacksmith |
D.Horseshoeing is a Good Way to Make a Living |
A.Only a few large American cities have some policemen on horseback. |
B.New York is the only city in America to have some policemen on horseback. |
C.Policemen on horseback enjoy travelling around the United States. |
D.Policemen on horseback are less expensive than those in cars. |
Have you ever found yourself waiting at the bus stop, and a stranger may ask you a common question?
Small talks may not seem necessary.
A.But it’s a natural way for people to communicate. |
B.How does one start making a small talk? |
C.Making small talks can lead to big results. |
D.Most people know how to make small talks more successful. |
E.Or you may want to ask the person next to you about the weather. |
F.There is one thing for sure: small talks can make our days bright. |
To be a great student, it’s important to stay organized. Here are some simple ways to do it.
Have A Morning Routine (例行程序) Mornings are important! Once you get used to your routine, it won’t feel like a chore. Go through the same steps every morning. This is called following a routine. Make sure you have everything ready for school before you leave in the morning. Set aside time for showering and getting dressed. Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast, too. Check your backpack to make sure you have everything you need. |
Start Projects As Soon As You Can Do not wait until the last minute to finish a task. Begin it right away! Try to start working on homework as early as possible. Don’t wait until the last minute. It will be harder to organize other parts of your life. |
Always Follow Your To-Do List Figure out what is the most important thing to do today. Make a list of the things you need to do each day. Put the most important items at the top of the list. You will work on these items first. Try to do schoolwork at a time when you work best. Some people work and think better in the mornings. Others work better at night. |
Know When Projects Are Due Write down important due dates where you can see them. Being organized means remembering when your work is due. You could use a whiteboard to keep track. Try writing down when you need to turn in each of your projects. |
A.the importance of being great students | B.some ways for students to keep organized |
C.the suggestions on how to do projects | D.some methods of following the to-do lists |
A.you’ll go through the same steps | B.you will always feel it like a chore |
C.you will never not get used to it | D.You won’t have time for breakfast |
A.checking your homework to get all the answers right |
B.getting everything ready for school before leaving home |
C.planning enough time for showering and getting dressed |
D.setting aside time to make sure of a healthy breakfast |
A.恰当的 | B.应得的 | C.延迟的 | D.到期的 |
A.try to do our schoolwork in the morning instead of at night |
B.start working on our homework at anytime we like |
C.remember when we need to turn in our projects |
D.work on the most important things till the last minute |
There are many outdoor activities you can do in winter. You can roll(滚) snowballs and make a snowman with your friends or your family. Making a snowman is a good choice for little children. For elder ones, they can choose skating. They can go to a skating class before going skating. Skiing and snowboarding(滑板滑雪) are also fun activities in winter. All your family can enjoy the activities. At last, hiking in winter can also be fun. But you should go with many people. Don’t go alone.
【小题1】Which activity is NOT mentioned(提到)in the passage?
A.Skiing. | B.Hiking. | C.Camping. | D.Skating. |
A.选择 | B.运动 | C.雪人 | D.雪球 |
A.Little children | B.Big children | C.Sick children | D.Teachers |
A.bring some water |
B.bring a mobile phone |
C.wear a watch |
D.wear fewer clothes |
A.Playing outside will make people sick. |
B.Little children can’t make a snowman in winter. |
C.You can go alone when you go hiking in winter. |
D.It is important to choose the right outdoor activity in winter. |
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