7下英语读本 Chapter 13

Chapter 13诵读Life changes on the dayOne day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a boy from my class walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. As I was walking, I saw some boys running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying. He looked up and I saw tears in his eyes.I walk ed over to him and handed him his glasses. He looked at me and said, “Hey,thanks!” There was a smile on his face. I helped him pick up his books, and got to know that he lived near my home. I asked him if he wanted to play football on Saturday with me and my friends. He said yes.From that day on, we became good friends. Two years later, we were leaving school. On the graduation day, Kyle gave a speech in class. He said, “Graduation is a time to give thanks, to your parents, your teachers ... but mostly your friends. I am here to tell you a true story.” Then he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his mom wouldn’t have to do it later and was carrying all his books home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. “Thankf u lly, I met Ben and he saved me with his kind heart.”Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.阅读1A Model GrandsonPeter is on holiday at his grandparents’ house. His mum hopes he is behaving well.5 High StreetLondon2 September 2007Dear Peter,I hope you are having a good time. We are enjoying the peace and quiet at home while you are away!I hope you are getting up early and helping out with the chores. I know Grandpa needs some help with the garden and you can help Grandma with the shopping. Remember to keep your room tidy and do not play your music too loud.Dad says hello.Love from Mum10 Green RoadPenzance5 September 2007Dear Mum,Thanks for your letter. I am having a cool time in sunny Cornwall I am the model grandson. Yesterday I helped with the garden. This morning I took the dog to the beach for a long walk before breakfast. Then I went for a swim in the sea.I think Grandma really enjoys my music. Yesterday I showed her how to use my MP3 player. I am also teaching her how to shop on the Internet.See you soon.PeterReading ComprehensionI. Read quickly for the topic.These two letters are mainly about_____A. Peter’s holiday at Grandparents, houseB. how Peter and his mother took care of his grandparentsC. what Mum wanted Peter to do during the holidayII. Read quickly for the information you want.( )1. In the letter, Mum hoped Peter could ______.A. watch less TVB. help Grandma with the washingC. keep his room tidyD. teach Grandma how to shop online( )2. Mum asked Peter not to_______.A. go shoppingB. play computer gamesC. play the music too loudD. chat onlineIII. Read carefully for more information.Answer the following questions.1. Why did Mum write the letter to Peter?_____________________________________________________________________________2. Why did Peter think he was a model grandson? (In one sentence.)_____________________________________________________________________________Reading-Writing ConnectionIV. Read again and prepare for writing.Fill in the blanks according to the letters.Peter was spending his (1)h_______with his grandparents. His mum sent a (2)l_______to him. In the letter, she told Peter to get up early and do some (3)c_______for Grandparents. Because they are old, Peter should be (4)g_______ and not play loud music. Three days later, Mum got Peter’s letter and knew he enjoyed himself a lot. He worked in the (5)g_______ for Grandpa and taught Grandma how to (6)u_______ the MP3 player and how to shop online.Mum and DaughterSara and her mum won a competition in a magazine. Here is what they said about each other.What I love about my mum, by Sara (aged 12)My mum is a good listener. All her friends talk to her about their problems. She enjoys helping people. All my friends love to come to my house. My mum makes great hamburgers and chips, and she likes cooking very much.Last year Mum was sick and spent weeks in hospital. When she came home she decided to get fit. She started doing some sports with friends. Last month she ran a 10-km race for charity. I was very proud of her. She is a great mum.What I love about Sara, by Sara’s mum (aged 36)Sara is a great daughter. I am very proud of her. She is very funny and makes everyone in the family laugh. She never stops talking. Sara loves dolphins. Last year we went on holiday to America and Sara swam with the dolphins. It was amazing. Sara also loves dancing. She started dancing classes when she was four years old. She is always dancing.Reading ComprehensionI. Read quickly for the topic.This passage is mainly about_______A. love between Sara and her motherB. friendship between Sara and her friendsC. hobbies of Sara and her motherII. Read quickly for the information you want.( )1. The mum and the daughter are very______ of each other.A. afraidB. proudC. tiredD. thankful( )2. Sara is a great daughter and she doesn’t love_______.A. dancingB. talkingC. being quietD. dolphinsIII. Read carefully for more information.( )1. What does the underline d phrase “a good listener” mean?A. Mum has a good hearing.B. Mum doesn’t like talking.C. Mum understands everyone.D. Mum is willing to listen to others talking.( )2. From what they said about each other we can know that________.A. Mum knows Sara very well but Sara doesn’t know her mumB. Mum and Sara often disagree with each otherC. Mum doesn’t want Sara to take friends homeD. Mum loves Sara and Sara cares for her mumReading-Writing ConnectionFill in the blanks with proper words according to the passage.阅读3Our HeroDear Sir,I am writing to nominate Clare Brown for a Community Service Award.Clare is 14 years old. She spends most of her free time helping out at clubs and activities for older people. Last year she organized a big Christmas party at our Community Centre. She asked local shops to donate food and drinks and she organized music and games. I don’t think many 14 year olds could have done this.The Community Centre is used by many older people. They all love Clare. She is their favourite volunteer. They asked me to nominate her for this award. This is what the older people said about Clare.“Last year my dog died. I missed her so much. I was very unhappy. Clare found out about an organization called Pat a Pet. They brought pets to the Centre every week. It helped me a lot. She organized it all herself How kind of her!”“Clare organized a fantastic Christmas party. What a great party that was!”“Clare is an amazing young person. She makes everyone smile. We all hope she wins a Community Service Award. She deserves it!”Yours sincerely,Mary Black (Community Centre Manager)Reading ComprehensionI. Read quickly for the topic.This letter is mainly about _______.A. nominating Clare for an awardB. saying thanks to Clare for her helpC. looking for a job for ClareII. Read quickly for the information you want.( )1. Clare is a kind girl and she_______.A. helps the older peopleB. studies very hardC. organizes school clubsD. sings and dances very wellA. donate money toB. organize music and games forC. donate food and drinks toD. send pets toIII. Read carefully for more information.Answer the following questions.1. Who wrote the letter to nominate Clare Brown?_________________________________________________________________2. What do the older people think of the Christmas party?_________________________________________________________________3. What do the older people think of Clare Brown?_________________________________________________________________Reading-Writing ConnectionIV. Read again and prepare for writing.Fill in the blanks according to the letter.I think Clare Brown (1)d_________ a Community Service Award. She loves to help others. She(2)s_________ most of her spare time helping out at the Community Centre. An old man said that she helped him by finding out an (3)o_________ called Pat a Pet. They brought friendly (4)p_________ to visit him and made him very happy. She has an amazing organizing ability. She organized parties, music and (5)g_________ successfully. Not many 14 year olds could have done this!。