Except for a few times, Americans are not big present-givers. There’s no exchange of presents among business people, and if one American tries to give another a present, it may look like that he wants to bribe (贿赂) him. Americans have learned that in some other countries people like to give presents to others, but among ourselves we don’t see the need for presents.
Even friends may never exchange presents. When I go to foreign countries, I try to bring back little things for close friends, but nobody would feel unhappy if I didn’t. I don’t often remember a friend’s birthday, and few people outside of my family remember mine. If someone gave me presents too often, I’d get unpleasant. But a present from a foreigner — that kind from his or her homeland — won’t go wrong, except to government employees (政府职员) who can’t be given presents.
You usually open a present at once and in front of the person who gives it except Christmas and birthday presents. You should only say, ‘It’s so nice. Thanks…’when you get Christmas or birthday presents.
You may want to bring a bottle of wine (葡萄酒) or flowers to a dinner party, but you’re never asked to. Nobody will mind if you bring wine, but your friend may not use it that evening.
At Christmas we often give presents to our family and sometimes our friends. We also give presents to people who have been helpful during the year like doormen, babysitters, housecleaners , newspaper senders — anyone who has often helped us.What do the underlined words ‘close friends’ mean in the passage?
| A．The friends who are very kind. |
| B．The friends who live close to each other. |
| C．The friends who were once classmates. |
| D．The friends who you like most. |
What kind of presents don’t Americans usually open in front of the givers?
| A．The small presents. |
| B．Christmas or birthday presents. |
| C．The expensive presents. |
| D．The presents for dinner party. |
Why do Americans also give presents to housecleaners at Christmas?
| A．To pay them. |
| B．To help them. |
| C．To thank them. |
| D．To make them work harder. |
Which of the following do you think is right?
| A．American business people don’t want presents because they are rich enough. |
| B．The writer of this passage must be an American. |
| C．Everyone must give presents to one’s family and friends at Christmas. |
| D．Government employees can get little presents from a foreigner. |
What is the main idea of the passage?
| A．Present-giving in the United States. |
| B．Customs (习俗) in the United States. |
| C．American people and present-giving. |
| D．When and how to give presents. |
One morning, Bill said he was ill. His mother called a taxi and took him to the doctor. The doctor asked Bill, “What’s the matter, young man?” Bill answered, “I’m feeling sick. I’m coughing(咳嗽) and having a headache(头痛). I won’t be able to go to school today, I’m afraid.” The doctor looked him over carefully, and then asked his mother, “What did he have for breakfast?” His mother said, “He had four pieces of dread, two eggs, a bottle of milk and an orange.” The doctor smiled, “Don’t worry. It’s nothing serious. The boy will be all right after the football match.” The mother said, “I don’t understand, Doctor.” The doctor smiled again,” This afternoon, the biggest football game of the year will be on TV. Your boy doesn’t want to miss it. I think he will be fine after the game. You wait and see.”Bill and his mother went to the doctor_________ that morning.
| A．by bus | B．by taxi | C．in a car | D．on foot |
Bill had _______ for his breakfast.
| A．nothing | B．four eggs | C．a lot of food | D．just a little |
The doctor didn’t give Bill any medicine(药), because ________.
| A．he didn’t think Bill was ill | B．Bill didn’t like having medicine |
| C．Bill’s mother didn’t have enough money | D．he had no medicine left(剩下) |
There was_______ on TV.
| A．a volleyball game | B．an English play |
| C．a funny match | D．a football match |
In fact(事实上),_______.
| A．there was something serious with Bill |
| B．Bill liked watching football matches better than going to school |
| C．Bill was an honest(诚实) boy |
| D．Bill’s mother was a doctor and she knew Bill was not ill |
| Xuanwu Lake Price: Adults￥30 Children￥20 Open: 6:00 a.m.～ 7:00 p.m. every day |
| Hongshan Forest Zoo Price:￥25 Open: 8:00 a.m.～ 4:30 p.m. every day |
Zijin Mountain Observatory Price: Adults ￥15 Children￥10 Open: 9:00 a.m.～ 5:00 p.m. every day |
You have 15 yuan ,where can you go?
| A．the Zijin Mountain Observatory | B．the Xuanwu Lake |
| C．the Hongshan Forest Zoo | D．A and B |
If your parents and you go to the Xuanwu Lake, you should spend ____ yuan on tickets(票).
| A．50. | B．60. | C．70. | D．80. |
You can go to the Zijin Mountain Observatory at _______.
| A．5:00 a.m. | B．6:00 p.m. | C．1:00 p.m. | D．7:30 a.m. |
Jack wants to see the monkey, he can go to_______.
| A．the Hongshan Forest Zoo | B．the Xuanwu Lake |
| C．the Zijin Mountain Observatory | D．A, B and C |
It's fine today, Jack and his friends want to go boating. You can go to _______ to look for them.
| A．the Zijin Mountain Observatory | B．the Xuanwu Lake |
| C．the Hongshan Forest Zoo | D．A and B |
What are you going to do if you are in a burning building？How will you escape？Do you know how to save yourself？ Please read the following passage.
Escaping a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save you life. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family, such as stairways and fire escapes, but not lifts.
From the lower floors of the buildings, we can use windows. We should learn the best way of leaving through windows with the least chance of serious injury.
The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. An average person, hanging by the finger-tips will have a drop of about six feet to the ground. It is about the height of an average man. Of course, it is safer to jump out in a right way than to stay in a burning building.
Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed, or smoke and fire may be drawn into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may leaked（渗）into the room.
On a second or third floor, a person can escape through a window that open onto a roof. Then from the roof drop to the ground. Dropping onto cement（水泥）might end in injury. Bushes（灌木丛）and grass can help to break a fall.根据短文内容完成句子填空(每空限填一个单词)。
The passage mainly tells us _____________ to _____________ ourselves if we are in a burning building.根据短文内容完成句子填空(每空限填一个单词)。
It is possible to escape _____________ _____________from the lower floors of a burning building.根据短文内容完成句子填空(每空限填一个单词)。
It’s _____________ to drop onto brushes or grass than onto _____________.把短文中画底线的句子译成汉语。
根据短文内容用一个完整的英文句子（限15个词以内）回答问题。
What does the last paragraph tell us?
Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are wealthy, with the money they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can't be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.
Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don't enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.
The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!The underlined word “wealthy” means “__________” in the article.
| A．pleased | B．healthy | C．excited | D．rich |
Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _________.
| A．get money and something they can't buy with money |
| B．do what they want to do at any time |
| C．enjoy health which makes them work hard |
| D．take an active part in all kinds of activities every day |
The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ___________.
| A．think about getting money |
| B．think of presents they don't like |
| C．often spend time with close friends |
| D．often spend time on entering the college |
Many people find it happy to ___________.
| A．remember the old days and troubles |
| B．do some meaningful things for others |
| C．go shopping to buy some food |
| D．make much money and little success |
The passage mainly tells us __________.
| A．how to find happiness |
| B．how to save happiness |
| C．to do something good for others |
| D．to value our beliefs or health |
“Well, we're in our new house. Let's get a new pet to get along with it,” Mrs. Brown said to her husband.” That sounds like a pretty good idea,” he answered. “Do you want to see the ads in the newspaper？” “No. Let's go to the animal shelter. Many pets there need homes. Since tomorrow is Saturday, we can both go,” she said.
The next morning the Browns met Mr Snow at the animal shelter. “We want to be sure that the pets here go to good homes,” Mr Snow said, “So I need to ask you some questions.”
After they talked for a while, the Browns decided to get a small dog. It wouldn't need a big house or a big yard. A small dog would bark（吠）and warn them if someone tried to break into their house. After Mr Snow gave the Browns a book on pet care, they chose one and wanted to take her home right away. But the animal doctor hadn't checked her yet. So Mr Snow told them to return on Sunday.
On Sunday afternoon the Browns went to the animal shelter. The animal doctor said, “Shadow has had all of her shots(预防针). She will be healthy.” The browns thanked the doctor and took Shadow home.From the reading we learn that _______.
| A．the Browns have never had a pet before. |
| B．the Browns knew about Shadow from the newspaper. |
| C．Shadow is a small and healthy dog. |
| D．Mr Brown didn't quite agree with his wife. |
The underlined word shelter in the reading means _______.
| A．a place to sell small dogs |
| B．a place to keep homeless animals |
| C．a place to study animals |
| D．a place to sell books on pet care |
Mr Snow asked the Browns some questions to _______.
| A．see if they had moved to a new house |
| B．find out how rich the Browns were |
| C．know where they'd keep their new pet |
| D．make sure they'd take care of pets |
The Browns thinks that a small dog _______.
| A．doesn't need any room to keep |
| B．can help them watch their house |
| C．eats less food than a bigger one |
| D．usually has a beautiful name |
It's clear that _______.
| A．Shadow will not be easy to get ill |
| B．the Browns were not good with Shadow |
| C．Mr Snow didn't check Shadow at all |
| D．Shadow likes barking a lot |