One day Tom borrowed a pot(罐) from his neighbour, Ali. The next day he brought it back with another little pot inside.
“That’s not mine,” said Ali.
“Yes, it is.” said Tom, “While your pot was staying with me, it had a baby.”
Some time later, Tom asked Ali to lend him a pot again. Ali said yes, hoping that he would once again get two pots in return. However, days passed and Tom still did not give the pot back. Finally Ali was angry and went to ask for it.
“I am sorry,” said Tom, “I can’t give it back to you because it died.”
“Died!” cried Ali, “How can a pot die?”
“Well,” said Tom, “you believed me when I told you that your pot had a baby.”Who was the owner of the pot?
A.Tom. | B.Tom and Ali. | C.The baby. | D.Ali. |
How many times did Tom borrow the pot?
A.Once. | B.Twice. | C.Three time. | D.Some times. |
Why was the neighbor happy to lend his pot a second time?
A.Because he wanted to get more. | B.Because he was a good neighbour. |
C.Because he had lots of pots. | D.Because he likes to help others. |
What maybe happened to the pot at last?
A.It died. | B.The neighbour took it back. |
C.It was lost. . | D.Somebody else bought it from Tom. |
书面表达(本题有1小题;共计15分)
假如你是李华,今年寒假美国某中学学生来你学校访问,学校征募志愿者(volunteer)与美国学生进行交流,并带领他们参观宁波。现在请你用英文写一篇短文推荐自己。
要求:根据提示写出语意连贯、符合逻辑、字数不少于70的自我介绍。开头已给出。
Name |
Li Hua |
Class |
Class 1, Grade 2 |
Personality |
careful, friendly…… |
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Interests and Hobbies |
play sports, read books…… |
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Advantages(优势) |
be good at English know Ningbo well know something about the USA (studied in USA for three months in 2013) |
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Plan |
show them around Ningbo ( such as visiting…… ) do some shopping …… |
I’m Li Hua, a student in Class 1, Grade 2. I want to be the volunteer to guide the American student..
任务型阅读(本题有5小题,每小题1分;共计5分)
根据短文内容,从A、B、C、D中选择正确的选项填入第61~64四个空格中。
When you stay away from your home for a long time, you start to miss your good old bed, your good old parents. Believe it or not, you’re feeling homesick (想家的). You can help yourself to feel less homesick. Here’s how:If you’re going away from home, bring your favourite pajamas (睡衣). You can also bring some pictures of the people who you may miss. You can look at them any time you want.
The busier you are, the less time you’ll have to feel homesick. Spend your free time on music, sports or books. Try to join in activities wherever you are.
You can make a plan for when you’ll call your mum or dad. You can also keep in touch with family and friends by emails or text messages.
Sometimes, telling someone that you’re feeling a little homesick will help you feel better. Maybe you can tell a friend that you feel homesick and the two of you can do something fun.
Which is the best title for the passage?
A.How to stay away from home |
B.How to do something fun |
C.How to feel less homesick |
D.How to miss your home |
根据短文内容和所给出的首字母,写出空白处各单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
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Reporter: How long have you been a firefighter?
Wilson: For eight years.
Reporter: How did you get started?
Wilson: First, I had to take a lot of tests in two weeks. Then, I went to the firefighter school for four months. I learned how to put out fires and how to use equipment. I also had a full-time training every day!
Reporter: How do you stay safe on the job?
Wilson: I wear special clothing. It helps me protect(保护) from fire. I also carry an oxygen tank(氧气瓶) and a mask(面具). They help me to breathe(呼吸) in a smoke-filled building.
Reporter: Are there any new tools that firefighters use?
Wilson: We have a special camera that can exactly tell the place of a fire.
Reporter: Do you save animals?
Wilson: Just three days ago, I helped save some cats. They were hiding under the beds. Animals usually hide(躲藏) during a fire because they are afraid of danger.
Reporter: Do you ever get afraid?
Wilson: No. There is no time to be afraid. I just think about what to do to put out the fire safely.
Reporter: What do you like best about being a firefighter?
Wilson: Helping people! Kate Wilson has done her job for_______.
A.2 weeks | B.3 days |
C.4 months | D.8 years |
To become a firefighter, Kate Wilson _______ at first.
A.took a lot of tests |
B.learned to stay safe |
C.saved some animals |
D.used fire equipment |
Kate Wilson says she does not get afraid because _______.
A.She has an oxygen tank |
B.she knows how to fight fires |
C.she enjoys finding heat |
D.she is too busy putting out the fires |
What did the reporter make this interview for?
A.To tell people what a firefighter does. |
B.To teach people how to prevent fires. |
C.To make people want to be firefighters. |
D.To show people how a firefighter is trained. |
A young man went to a car shop. He was wearing rubber boots(橡胶靴子) and a dirty jacket. He needed a haircut(理发) very much. The young man looked at an expensive car carefully and then asked the shop owner(店主), “How much is this car?” “Nine thousand two hundred and eighteen,” the owner answered. “I want sixteen of them,” the young man said. The shop owner smiled coldly. He showed the door to the young man.
In another shop on the other side of the street the business was done(生意做成了). The young man took money out of his pocket and paid for the cars. He said the cars were for himself and his friends were. Each of them wanted to get one. He said that he and his friends were working on a fishing-boat. “We have got much money this season,” the young man said, “and we want to buy cars. ”The shop owner showed the young man the door means _______.
A.to ask him to go away |
B.to ask him to look at the door of the car |
C.to tell him where the door of the shop was |
D.to let him enjoy the beautiful door of the car |
How many cars did the young man want to buy for his friends?
A.18. | B.17. | C.16. | D.15. |
How much did the young man pay for the cars?
A.9218. | B.92180. |
C.147488. | D.138270. |
The story tries to tell us _______.
A.we can’t tell if a man is rich by his clothes |
B.cars are expensive |
C.people wearing rubber boots are rich |
D.we can’t show the door to others |