We were on the way from Hutchinson to Chicago for a short spring break.For many years I had wanted to take my family on the train.We all went to Chicago four years ago，and the kids loved it.Chicago is one of my favorite cities，too，so the thought struck me again last fall to ride the train to Chicago.Of course，flying would have been faster.But I don't think flying is easier，especially these days，with all the security and waiting in lines at airports.
Though we were tired in the middle of the night，the kids got on the train with the exhilaration of this adventure. "We're moving，" my son William shouted happily with big eyes as the train began to pull away from the Hutchinson station.
I removed my shoes and lay down to try to finish my night's sleep.The sleeper car would have better enabled that，but the ordinary train seats were not too bad.An airline flight is a more miserable experience for me：not enough room，two hours of pain with my knees almost touching my chin，the hard seatback in front cracking my kneecaps（膝蓋）with every move of the body planted in front of me.On the train I could almost outstretch all of my 6-foot-2-plus body in the generous legroom.
The journey didn't feel at all as long as it was.We all found the train ride a joy.The car ride would have felt every minute of 13 hours.But on the train you are free to walk around，sit in the observation carriage for a while and enjoy the scenery out the windows，have a nice meal in the dining car，read a book，or play a board game.
In short，the train is all about enjoying the trip，which isn't something I do so much when travelling by airline or by car，when the trip seems more of a mission （任務） to get there than an experience to enjoy along the way.
Chicago offers much to do for a family.This time，getting there was half the fun.
（1）We can learn from the first paragraph that BB.
A．the kids love the train journey
B．it was the first time that the kids were taken on the train
C．the author didn't enjoy the long train journey
D．The trip is the first time for the kids to visit Chicago.
（2）When did the author and the children get on the train？ DD
A．In the morning.
B．In the afternoon.
C．In the evening.
D．At midnight.
（3）In the third paragraph，an airline flight experience is mentioned to show AA.
A．a train ride is more comfortable
B．a train ride is too long
C．an airline flight is miserable
D．an airline flight is easier
（4）Which of the following words best describes the whole family's feeling about the train journey？ DD
A．Moved.
B．Nervous.
C．Disappointed.
D．Delighted.
【答案】B；D；A；D
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1．Ten-year-old Orion Jean has always known that kindness is important.He often practiced it by volunteering with his family.Last year，after entering the National Kindness Speech Competition，he became crazy about it.Now he works to spread kindness everywhere through projects that help otjye.airs.He calls his campaign（活動）the Race to Kindness.
When a teacher told him about the competition，Orion had only 24 hours to write，memorize，and record his speech.In it，he talked about the importance of kindness." Kindness is like spreading hugs around the world，" Orion said.He encouraged listeners to join him in doing small，kind acts for others.
Orion's speech won the competition.He used his ＄ 500 prize to support his first Race to Kindness project，a toy drive for a local children's hospital.He collected 619 toys.After that，Orion wanted to make an even bigger impact（影響）.Working with others，he packed meal bags for people in need with a kind message in each bag.Orion also organized several events in his community.In all，he collected more than 100，000 meals!
Orion believes that everyone wins this race.He says， "If you're kind to someone else，it can make their day brighter and inspire them to pass on kindness.And then it just grows and grows，and it can make the world a better place."
（1）Why did Orion start his campaign？
A．To spread kindness.
B．To win the competition.
C．To take part in a race.
D．To volunteer with his family.
（2）What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 probably refer to？
A．The competition.
B．The world.
C．His speech.
D．His campaign.
（3）Which of the following has something to do with Orion's campaign？
A．
B．
C．
D．
（4）What did Orion do for his campaign？
A．Joined in a competition.
B．Recorded his speech.
C．Built a hospital.
D．Collected over 100，000 meals.
（5）What's the main idea of the last paragraph？
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．One is never too old to learn.
C．Believing in yourself is the first step to success.
D．Roses given to others，sweet smell left in your hand.發(fā)布：2024/12/27 17:30:2組卷：19引用：5難度：0.5 -
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How time flies!The 9th graders are going to graduate soon.We invite them to write about their school memories.Let's share some of them．
（1）Who dislikes tests among the four students？Name：Brita
Favorite memory：Moving to this school last year and meeting new friends.
Unpleasant memory：Being the"new girl".
Favorite teacher：Ms.Rosen.I like her interesting classes.
Advice：School can be fun if you do your best.Name：Jay
Favorite memory：School trips.Singing competitions.
Unpleasant memory：Project homework.
Favorite teacher：Ms.Williams.She treats each student equally（平等地）.
Advice：Work hard and fun will come.Name：Rocky
Favorite memory：Meeting new friends.The weekends.
Unpleasant memory：Tests
Favorite teacher：Mr.Taylor.He helps me with my lessons.
Advice：Once you fall behind，keep trying till you catch up.Name：Angel
Favorite memory：Being with new people.Fun classes.
Unpleasant memory：The loss of a new watch.
Favorite teacher：Ms.Rosen.She helped me through hard times.
Advice：Hard work brings success.
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B．Jay.
C．Rocky.
D．Angel.
（2）How many times of the four students mentioned Ms.Rosen？
A．One.
B．Two.
C．Three.
D．Four.
（3）Which favorite memory is not mentioned in the passage？
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（4）What can we learn from the given information above？
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D．Their favorite memories are all about trips.
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B．A novel.
C．A story-book.
D．A newspaper.發(fā)布：2024/12/27 18:0:2組卷：2引用：2難度：0.4 -
3．Orion Jean is a 10-year-old boy from Fort Worth，Texas.He is making a difference in the world with his acts of kindness.And these acts may change the lives of people he has helped.
It all began after a student kindness competition last year where he gave encouraging words to share about taking the first step." Kindness is a virtue （美德） we can all have，if we are willing to，" he said." So why not start today？Because right now，it's what we need more than ever."
With the ＄500 prize money he won，Orion gave away toys to a local children's hospital.Next，he helped prepare 100 ，000 meals for families in Texas.And now he wants to give books to kids who may not have them and plans to collect 500，000 books in a race to kindness".
Kherri Jean，Orion's mother，wrote on her Facebook page on July 31 that Orion has already collected over 120，000 books. "Today was one of my favorite days!" she said.We had a 'Race to Kindness' free book fair for children and their parents.It was so great seeing kids looking for books they like and taking them home!"
And even if he hasn't met the goal of 500 ，000 books，Orion has done far more to put books into the hands of poor children than most."It's all about my moral （道德） responsibility to help people，" Orion said. "You know，it's my responsibility to be able to see these people who need help know that I can help them."
（1）What did Orion do in the student kindness competition last year？
A．He gave books to other kids.
B．He shared his encouraging words.
C．He gave away toys to a local children's hospital.
D．He helped prepare 100，000 meals for families in Texas.
（2）How many books does Orion still need to meet his goal of collecting books？
A．300，000.
B．500，000.
C．120，000.
D．380，000.
（3）Why does Orion try to help other people？
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C．It is an after-school work for students in his school.
D．He wants to win the student kindness competition again.發(fā)布：2024/12/27 18:30:2組卷：15引用：2難度：0.9
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