Bob was cutting a branch（树枝） off a tree in his garden. While he was sawing（锯）, another man passed in the street. He stopped and said, “ Excuse me, but if you continue (继续)to saw（锯） that branch like that, you will fall down with it.” He said this because Bob was sitting on the branch and cutting it at a place between himself and the trunk（树干） of the tree.
Bob said nothing. He thought, “ This is some foolish（愚笨的） person who has no work to do and goes about telling other people what to do and what not to do.”
The man continued on his way. Of course, after a few minutes. The branch fell and Bob fell with it.
“My God!” he cried. “That man knows the future!” and he ran after him to ask how long he was going to live. But the man had gone. One day Bob was cutting a branch_______a tree in his garden.
| A．on | B．in | C．at | D．off |
While Bob was sawing, another man_______.
| A．told him to stop working | B．told him he would fall down |
| C．would borrow something from him | D．would help him saw that branch |
After hearing the man’s words, Bob thought that________.
| A．that was a foolish person. | B．that was a wise person |
| C．that was a proud person | D．that fellow cheated him |
What happened to Bob after a few minutes?
A. The branch fell. B. Bob fell down to the ground.
C. Bob was hurt himself. D. Both A and B. This story is about ________.
| A．a foolish man | B．a wise man | C．cutting a tree | D．that we need to take good advice |
People usually talk about two groups of colours: warm colours and cool colours. Scientists think that there are also two kinds of people: people who prefer warm colours and people who prefer cool colours. The warm colours are red , orange and yellow. Where there are warm colours and a lot of lights , people usually want to be active. People think that red , for example , is exciting . Sociable people , those who like to be with others , like red . Scientists also find that warm colours can produce a comfortable feeling and that time seems to pass quickly in a room with warm colours than with cool colours . So a warm colour , such as red or orange , is a good choice for a living room or restaurant.
The cool colours are green , blue and violet . These colours , unlike warm colours , are relaxing . Where there are cool colours , people are usually quiet . People who like to spend time alone often prefer blue . Cool colours are better for offices because it can make people who are working feel relaxed and calm.According to this passage , people who prefer to be quiet probably .
| A．like the colour orange | B．like the colour blue |
| C．prefer warm colours | D．are usually active |
The underlined words “sociable people ”means in Chinese.
| A．城市居民 | B．社会学家 | C．喜欢运动的人 | D．好交际的人 |
Which of the following statements is true according to this passage?
| A．Scientists like warm colours better than cool colours. |
| B．Time seems to pass more slowly in a red room than in a violet room. |
| C．Red can make people more active than blue can. |
| D．We’d better colour a living room or restaurant with cool colours. |
Why are offices often coloured in cool colours according to the passage ?
| A．Because these colours can make people feel that time passes more quickly. |
| B．Because these colours can make people excited. |
| C．Because everybody likes the colour white. |
| D．Because people who are working can be more relaxed and calm. |
The best title（标题）for this passage should be ‘ ’.
| A．Warm colours and cool colours | B．People and colours |
| C．Sociable people like warm colours | D．Places and colours |
One day, Jack’s parents told him that his grandpa would retire(退休) after working for forty years. Jack said in surprise, “I’m only seven, so it means Grandpa has been… er … A really long time!”
His parents said, “Yes. That’s why we are going to have a surprising party for him. ”
Jack loved his grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have theposition(职位) on that card, so he decided to build a new one for his grandpa.
When the big day came, Jack was ready. But he didn’t want to put his gift together with others’. He carried it around with him the whole evening.
When all the other people left, he took his grandpa’s hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift.
His grandpa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now?” “Sure!” Jack said excitedly.
As Grandpa opened the gift, tears came into his eyes. Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got! They were business cards with new position: FULL-TIME GRANDPA! Jack said, “Now your full-time job is my grandpa!”
Well, how much do I get paid?” his grandpa asked, smiling. “As many hugs as you want!” With these words, Jack gave Grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means I’m the richest man in the world!” said Grandpa.Who was going to retire?
| A．Jack’s grandma. | B．Jack’s grandpa. |
| C．Jack’s mother. | D．Jack’s father. |
Jack remembered __________ his grandpa had given him two years before.
| A．the birthday card | B．the boy | C．the book | D．the business card |
What did Jack decide to do for his grandpa?
| A．To build a new position for him. |
| B．To draw a picture for him. |
| C．To sing a song for him. |
| D．To buy a gift for him. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Jack was the first one to give his gift to his grandpa. |
| B．Jack was the last one to give his gift to his grandpa. |
| C．Jack gave his gift to his grandpa together with other people. |
| D．Jack gave his gift to his grandpa together with his parents. |
Why were there tears in Grandpa’s eyes?
| A．Because he would lose his position. |
| B．Because he was not cared for. |
| C．Because he was moved by Jack’s gift |
| D．Because he was unhappy. |
When Mr. David retired(退休), he bought a small house in a village near the sea. He liked it and hoped to live a quiet life in it. But to his surprise, many visitors came to see his house in summer holidays, for it was the most interesting building in the village. From morning to night, there were visitors outside the house. They kept looking into the rooms through the windows and many of them even went into the house. He decided to drive the visitors away. So he put a notice (公告)on the window. The notice said, “If you want to satisfy your curiosity(好奇心),come in and look around. Price: twenty dollars.” Mr. David was sure that the visitors would stop coming, but he was wrong. More and more visitors came and Mr. David had to spend every day showing them around his house. “I came here to retire, not to work as a guide(导游)”, he said angrily. In the end, he sold the house and moved away.Mr. David’s house was that many visitors came to see it.
| A．so small | B．so quiet | C．so interesting | D．such interesting |
Mr. David put a notice on the window in order.
| A．to drive the visitors away |
| B．to satisfy the visitors curiosity |
| C．to let visitors come in and look around |
| D．to get some money out of the visitors |
The notice made the visitors .
| A．more interested in his house |
| B．lost interest in his house |
| C．angry at the unfair price |
| D．feel happy about the price |
After Mr. David put up the notice .
| A．the visitors didn’t come any more |
| B．fewer and fewer visitors came to see his house |
| C．more and more visitors came for a visit |
| D．no visitor would pay the money for a visit |
At last he had to sell his house and move away because .
| A．he did not like it at all |
| B．he could not work as a guide |
| C．he made enough money and wanted to buy a new expensive house |
| D．he could not live a quiet life in it |
All around the world, people drink tea. But tea does not mean the same thing to everyone. In different countries, people have very different ideas about drinking tea.
In China, for example, people always drink tea when they are getting together. They drink it at any time of the day at homes or in the teahouses. They prefer plain tea, with nothing else in it.
Tea is also important in Japan. The Japanese have a special way of serving tea called tea ceremony（茶道）. It is very old and full of meaning. Everything must be done in a special way in the ceremony. There is even a special room for it in Japanese homes.
Another tea-drinking country is England. In England, the late afternoon is “tea time”. Almost everyone has a cup of tea then. The English usually make tea in a teapot and drink it with milk and sugar. They also eat cakes, cookies and a few sandwiches at tea time. This is the so-called “Afternoon Tea” in Britain.
In the United States, people drink tea mostly for breakfast or after meals. Americans usually use tea bags to make their tea. Tea bags are faster and easier than making tea in teapots. In summer, many Americans drink cold tea—“iced tea”. Sometimes they drink canned iced tea, just as soda.Tea is popular________.
| A．all around the world |
| B．only in the United States |
| C．only in English-speaking countries |
| D．in Japan, China and other Asian countries |
The Chinese drink tea________.
| A．for breakfast |
| B．at any time of the day |
| C．only in teahouses |
| D．in a special ceremony |
The English like to drink their tea________.
| A．in a special room |
| B．with dinner |
| C．with cakes and cookies |
| D．when they are free |
“They prefer plain tea, with nothing else in it.” The word “plain” here means________.
| A．朴素的 | B．平坦的 | C．单纯的 | D．直率的 |
In this passage, which country’s way of drinking tea isn’t mentioned（提及）?
| A．England | B．America | C．Japan | D．India |
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| Train No. |
From |
To |
Departure Time (出发时间) |
Arrival Time |
| D 3104 |
Fuzhou |
Shanghai |
9:54 |
16:05 |
| D 3114 |
Aojiang |
Hangzhou |
15:53 |
19:30 |
| D 3113 |
Wenzhou |
Fuzhou |
7:38 |
9:24 |
| D 3110 |
Ruian |
Wenzhou |
22:31 |
22:42 |
The train from Fuzhou to Shanghai leaves at ________.
| A．8:45 | B．9:54 | C．6:05 | D．16:05 |
We have to spend ________ on the train if we go to Hangzhou from Aojiang.
| A．4 hours and 40minutes |
| B．5 hours and 47 minutes |
| C．3hours and 37 minutes |
| D．6 hours and 45 minutes |
If you want to go to Fuzhou from Wenzhou, you can take the ________ train.
| A．D 3110 | B．D3113 | C．D3104 | D．D3114 |
The D 3114 train arrives in Hangzhou at ________.
| A．9:30 a.m | B．7:30 p.m. | C．7:30 a.m. | D．9:30 p.m. |
It takes only ________ from Ruian to Wenzhou by train.
| A．20 minutes | B．11minutes | C．10 minutes | D．9 minutes |