A little old couple walked slowly into McDonald’s one cold winter evening. They looked out of place among the young families and young couples eating there that night.
Some of the customers looked admiringly at them. You could tell what the admirers were thinking. “ Look, there is a couple who has been through a lot together, probably for 60 years or more !”
After paying for the meal, the couple took a table near the back wall and started taking food off the tray. There was one hamburger, one order of French fries and one drink. The little old man carefully cut the hamburger in half. He placed one half in front of his wife. Then he carefully counted out the French fries, divided them in two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them.
As the man began to eat his few bites of hamburger the crowd began to get restless. Again you could tell what they were thinking, “ That poor old couple. All they can afford is one meal for the two Of them.”
As the man began to eat his French fries one young man stood and came over to the old couple’s table. He politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple to eat. The old man replied that they were just fine. They were used to sharing everything.
Then the crowd noticed that the little old lady hadn’t eaten a bite. She just sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink.
Again the young man came over and begged them to let him buy them something to eat. This time the lady explained that, no, they were used to sharing everything together.
As the little old man finished eating and was wiping his face neatly the young man could stand it no longer. Again he came over to their table and offered to buy some food.
After being politely refused again, he finally asked a question of the little old lady. “ Ma’am, why aren’t you eating? You said that you shared everything. What is it that you are waiting for?” She answered, “The teeth”.Why did some of the customers look at them with admiration when the old couple entered the McDonald’s?
A.Because old people were rarely seen eating at McDonald’s. |
B.Because the couple ate out at McDonald’s though they were poor. |
C.Because the couple had been married for so many years. |
D.Because the couple liked to eat at McDonald’s at such an old age. |
The underlined phrase “out of place” is closest in meaning to .
A.in the wrong direction | B.not suitable | C.everywhere | D.very untidy |
What did the old lady mean at the end of the passage?
A.She was growing new teeth. |
B.She was waiting for her husband to finish using the false teeth. |
C.She was waiting for someone to fetch her false teeth from home. |
D.She was suffering from toothache. |
Which word can best describe the young man in the story?
A.impatient | B.rude | C.impolite | D.Warm-hearted |
In order to learn a foreign language well,four things are necessary. First,we must understand the language when we hear it spoken.Secondly, we must be able to speak it ourselves, with confidence and without hesitation(犹豫). Thirdly,we must do much reading. Finally, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are correct in grammar.
There are no shortcuts to success in language learning. A good memory is a great help,but it is not enough only to memorize the rules from a grammar book.It is not much learning by heart long lists of words and their meanings,studying the dictionary and so on.We must learn by using the language.
If we are pleased with a few rules we have memorized,we are not really learning the language.We must “learn through use.” Practice is important.We must practise speaking and writing the language whenever we can.The most important things to learn a foreign language are _____.
A.understanding and speaking |
B.listening,speaking,reading and writing |
C.writing and understanding |
D.memorizing and listening |
Someone hears and writes English very well, but he speaks it very badly. This is because _____.
A.he doesn’t understand the language when he hears it spoken |
B.he doesn’t have a good memory |
C.he always remembers lists of words and their meanings |
D.he often hesitates(犹豫)to practise speaking it |
One can never learn a foreign language well by____。
A.doing much practice | B.studying the dictionary |
C.learning through use | D.using the language |
Which is the most important in learning a foreign language?
A.good memory | B.Speaking. | C.Practice. | D.Writing |
Is your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a pleasant companion to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog , you will have a lot of troubles.
Families should sit down and discuss the possible problems before buying a dog. Even if the children in your family are the ones who want the dog, the parents are the ones who are really responsible for seeing that the animal is properly cared for. If you don’t know much about dogs, it is a good idea to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs, and books about how to train a young dog. In reading about the different breeds(种类)you should know that a dog described(描述)as very alert(机敏灵活的)may be too active. When a book describes a dog as an excellent hunting dog, it probably means that the dog won’t be happy living in a small house. Dog breeds vary(变化)in popularity as the years go by. One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd. This is because it provides protection as well as companionship. The family should be warned that these dogs grow up to be very big, and may be too powerful for children to control. If space is limited, a toy dog may be a good choice. These dogs are very small and easy to train. They don’t need to be walked daily, since they can exercise in the home.According to the passage, one can get information about different kinds of dogs.
A.by going to the library |
B.by asking someone who has enough experience about different kinds of dogs |
C.by buying a dog and training it |
D.by reading books about dogs |
The German shepherd is a popular dog.
A.because it is easy to train |
B.because it is big and strong |
C.because it is powerful and friendly |
D.because it is alert and active |
Which of the following statements is not true?
A.Don’t buy a hunting dog if your house is not big enough. |
B.A dog may not be so good as it is described in books. |
C.The German shepherd never loses its popularity for it provides not only companionship but also protection. |
D.You should have a discussion with your family before buying a dog in case it causes you a lot of troubles. |
Which is the best topic of the passage?
A.The care and proper selection of dogs for families. |
B.Different breeds of dogs. |
C.Responsibility for seeing that dogs are properly cared for. |
D.Different kinds of books about dogs. |
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.
Take me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold outside. Don’t forget sweaters and jackets.
Do You Want to Hear “The Zoo”
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City CollegeYou can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food____.
A.at the front entrance of City Hall |
B.at the Ballgame |
C.at 5:00 pm |
D.at Central Park on Saturday |
You can see movies at _____.
A.the City College | B.the Museum Theatre |
C.the City Theatre | D.the Central Park |
If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget_____.
A.your worries | B.your beautiful walk |
C.your learning about local history | D.your comfortable shoes |
The Redbirds ballgame_____.
A.is in the afternoon | B.is outside |
C.is at the gate | D.might be cold |
“The Zoo” is _____.
A.a park with lots of animals |
B.US concert |
C.a music group |
D.going to give the concert at 8:00 am |
"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better.
Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it. With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.
All children soon learn what "Don't touch!" means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy: food, clothes. To see something well, we have to touch it. The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a hard floor. All feel different under your feet.
There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!
Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, "Do touch!" There you can feel everything on show.
If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you will really see!By touching things ______.
A.you will have a strange feeling |
B.you will learn how to reach out your hand |
C.you can learn more about them |
D.you can tell what colors they really are |
Which of the following can be the best title of the story?
A.Touching by Feeling | B.To See or to Feel |
C.To See Better-Feel | D.Ways of Feeling |
Which of the following parts can tell you the difference between two coins in your pocket?
A.Your fingers. | B.Your eyes. | C.Your foot. | D.Your back. |
What can't your skin feel?
A.Sounds. | B.Darkness. | C.Water. | D.Coins. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Touching is helping us to see better. |
B.Our skins may help us enjoy music. |
C.Feeling is a good way to learn. |
D.Visitors can't feel the things on show in any museums. |
David Brown and Anne are two patients in the Adult Day Care Program at Mercy Hospitals. David Brown is seventy-two years old. He’s friendly and likes to talk. He lives with his wife in the city. But David is becoming forgetful. His wife says, “He’ll heat up some soup, then forget to turn off the gas.” She is sixty-one and still works. She is worried about leaving her husband alone.
Anne is eighty and lives with her 60-year-old daughter. Her daughter says that she needs a rest. “Mom follows me everywhere. She follows me when I read newspapers. I need a rest and she does, too.”
And so, several times a week, David and Anne’s families take them to the Adult Day Care Center. Many hospitals have this program. Patients come to the Center for a full or half day, from one to five days a week. All the patients live with their families and most are old people.
Mrs. Carol Johnson is the director of the Center. She says, “We are offering both the patients and their families a service of great value. Patients have the chance to get out of their houses. Husbands, wives or grown children can work or have a rest. Most important of all, families are able to stay together.”Why did David Brown become a patient of the Adult Day Care Center?
A.Because he is seventy-two years old. |
B.Because he is lonely at home. |
C.Because he is becoming forgetful. |
D.Because he is seriously ill. |
What happens to Anne’s family?
A.Her daughter is too old to look after her. |
B.Anne cleans all the rooms everyday. |
C.Her daughter doesn’t want Anne to live with her. |
D.Her daughter is very tired because Anne always follows her. |
Adult Day Care Center is run by ____.
A.hospitals | B.schools | C.churches | D.government |
Which statement is NOT true about the patients of the Center?
A.Most patients are old people. |
B.All the patients live with their families. |
C.The patients learn many things in the Center. |
D.The patients come to the Center six days a week. |
Which of the following statements is NOT the reason why the Center is offering a valuable service?
A.Families are able to stay together. |
B.Husbands, wives or grown children can work or have a rest. |
C.Patients have the chance to go out of their houses. |
D.The patients there are given the best medicine and the best operation. |