牛津版（深圳·广州）九上Module 1 Unit 2 阅读素养培优练

One day, a little boy decided to dig a hole behind his house after watching a science programme. As he was 1, some boys stopped by to watch. "What are you doing?" asked one of them. "I want to dig a deep hole all the way through the 2! " the boy answered excitedly.

The older boys began to laugh, telling him that it was 3 to do it. Then they left.

The little boy kept on digging and digging. Suddenly, a few small colourful stones caught his eye. He 4 them and put them into a glass jar patiently. Humming a song, he 5 digging. The jar was full soon. Then he talked to himself calmly (冷静地) and proudly, Maybe I can't finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I have 6 in the process of digging!”

The boy's goal (目标) was too 7, but it did cause him to go on, to keep working.

Not every goal will be achieved. Not every job will end up with a 8. Not every dream will come true. However, when you can't achieve your goal, you can say, "Yes, but look at what I've found along the way! They come into my life because I 9 to do something!" It is in the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected 10 on the journey that really has a meaning.

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Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered to them. A child often likes food unless it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is the most important and an attractively served meal will often improve a child's appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes or dislikes a food and never discuss likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do so. If the father says that he hates fat meat or the mother refuses some vegetables, he may copy this action.

Parents should agree to the fact that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healthy should he to out of the meal because of a supposed dislike. At meal times it is a good idea to give a child a small part and let him come back for a second helping rather than give him as much as he may eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child during meal times, but let him get on with his food. And do not allow him to leave the table at once after a meal, or he will soon learn to eat his food hurriedly, so he can hurry back to the toys in his room. On no condition must a child be coaxed or made to eat.

Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 a.m. When I arrived to collect, I saw a small woman in her eighties standing before me. I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the car. She kept thanking me for my kindness. "It's nothing," I told her. "I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated."

"Oh, you're such a good man." She said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address, and then asked, "Could you drive through downtown?"

"It's not the shortest way," I answered quickly.

"Oh, I'm in no hurry," she said. "I'm on my way to a hospice (临终医院). I don't have any family left. The doctor says I don't have very long time." I quietly shut off the meter (计价器). For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived. Sometimes she asked me to slow down in front of a special building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. At dawn, she suddenly said, "I'm tired. Let's go now." We drove in silence to the address she had given me.

"How much shall I give you?" she asked.

"Nothing," I said.

"You have to make a living," she answered. "Oh, there are other passengers," I answered. Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly and said, "You gave an old woman a little moment of happiness."

Reading books can be a great way to pick up new vocabulary, see grammar in action and develop your understanding of a language.

Avoid the classics, for they often use very old English words that are difficult to understand. Children's books are a great place to start. Dr. Seuss's books are sure to make you laugh. Dr. Seuss writes his books in rhyme and they are all very funny. Starting with something like this means you are more likely to finish the book and want to read more.

For more advanced learners, you could try the Hobbit by J.R.R.Tolkien.  If you like reading about historical events, Anne Holm ' I am David is a good read.

If you're not quite ready to read a full book, why not try Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes?  Or, try a very short book like one from Roger Hargeaves's Mr. Men and Little Miss series. Although they are intended for young children, they are a good way to pick up some more basic vocabulary.

My final piece of advice would be to read something that interests you. Look at the short summary of the book on the back cover and see if it looks like something that you would enjoy. Think about the type that is in your own language and find one of that type in English.

A. For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple.

B. The key to success is choosing the right book for you.

C. The book isn't too long and it may be easier to follow if you've seen the film.

D. This way, you're more likely to enjoy reading, rather than see it as a headache.

E. This book contains lots of short stories, based on fairy tales, all written in rhyme.

    The most important person in the world is your mother. She you all the time. On cold winter days, she always tells you more clothes. She always stands in the wind you to come back from school every day. When you hurry to leave home for school without breakfast, she always feels you at home. She knows about your study and spends much money buying your school things. Mother can do everything for you What true love that is in the world! We'll always remember mother love.

    Many people go to school forgood education. Some learn language, history, Maths and other subjects.(other) go to school to learn a skill. School education is very(importance) and useful. Yet no one can learn everything from school. A teacher cannot teach his students everything they want(know) .much is learned outside school by the students(them).

    Great people before didn't get everything from school. Their teachers only(show) them the way. Edison didn't even finish school. The reasonthey were all so successful is that they knew how to study. They read bookswere not taught at school. They would ask many questions as they read. They worked hard all their(life). Above all, they knew how to use their heads.

出生地：波兰

出生日期：1867年11月7日

经历:

1）从小就对物理感兴趣，读了很多这方面的书籍;

2）当时波兰不允许女子入大学，所以来到法国巴黎求学；

3）来巴黎两年后即获得物理学位，后来又获得数学学位。

成就: 分别于1903年和1911年获得了诺贝尔物理学奖和诺贝尔化学奖。

注意：

1）参考词汇:波兰 Poland.学位 degree

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3）不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。

Marie Curie was a famous woman scientist. She is known for her great achievements in science