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Frederic Chopin was born in March 1810 near Warsaw in Poland(波兰). He was one of the greatest musicians in the world. In 1831, he went to Paris. No people but he could play the piano very well.
At that time people in Paris liked the Hungarian(匈牙利的) pianist Franz Liszt.
One night, at a concert, Liszt went to the piano and people shouted. As all the lights in the concert were turned off, a wonderful piano concert started. The music was so good that the listeners were all greatly interested. They kept praising(不停地赞扬) the pianist and thought that Liszt had reached something new in playing the piano.
Suddenly, all the lights were turned on again as the music came to an end. And there stood a young man instead of the famous Hungarian pianist Franz Liszt.
Liszt planned all this. As the lights went out, Liszt left his chair and let Chopin take his place. So with the help of Liszt and his own talent(天赋), Chopin soon became famous.Chopin was _______.
A.the greatest musician in the world | B.a famous Polish(波兰的) pianist |
C.a famous Paris pianist | D.one of the greatest musicians in Hungary |
The wonderful piano concert started _______.
A.after all the lights were turned on | B.when Liszt sat down at the piano |
C.after the lights were turned off | D.when Chopin went to the piano |
When the music came to an end, _______.
A.Liszt stood at the piano | B.all the lights were turned off again |
C.Chopin stood at the piano | D.people went out of the hall |
Chopin became famous _______.
A.before he came to the concert |
B.because he was a student of Liszt’s |
C.because people in Paris liked him very much |
D.since he played so well at the concert |
From the story we know _______.
A.Chopin could be famous because of his own talent and the help from Liszt |
B.Liszt planned to make Chopin famous |
C.Liszt was Chopin’s teacher |
D.one could be famous only with the help of a famous pianist |
Li Lei is thirteen now. He began to study in a middle school two years ago. His home is in a small village, and it’s nearly five kilometers from his school. He has to get up early in the morning and run to school. He is never late for school. His father thinks Li Lei is too tired. He wants to borrow some money to buy a bike for him. Li Lei doesn’t agree because he knows his mother is always ill and the family spends a lot of money on medicine. He keeps running every day. He becomes stronger and stronger. He runs fastest in his class. Last week there was a sports meeting in his school. Li Lei ran faster than any other boy and got the first place in the boys’ 1,500 meters. Now he’s famous in the whole school. His classmates and teachers were very proud of him. He was happy, too. He ran home fast to tell his parents about the good news.Li Lei is thirteen years old.
Li Lei runs to school in the morning.
Li Lei’s father bought him a bike.
Li Lei is often late for school.
Li Lei got the first place in the boys’ 1,500 meters last week.
Most mobile phone companies design(设计)models especially for children. But parents are usually the ones buying the phones, and paying the phones. According to a study, 56% of parents of children aged 8 to 12 have given their children a mobile phone. Most children get their first mobile phone at the age of 12.
Many parents think it’s necessary for children to have a mobile phone because it helps children stay in touch with their friends and families. They believe that mobile phones are an important tool when something happens suddenly. Children can stay connected with their parents at all times. Some people think mobile phones help teach children to be responsible.
But other people are worried about the health and safety of children’s mobile phones. They believe that sending messages while doing homework is bad for children’s concentration(注意力). They say that children are spending too much time sending messages instead of talking to each other. But we do need to communicate face to face. Also, the radiation(辐射)that the mobile phones give off can be harmful to young people.
What do you think? If you have any idea about it, please tell me.
根据短文内容,选择正确答案。According to the passage, most children got their first mobile phone .
A. at the age of 12
B. at the age of 10
C. at the age of 8Many parents think it’s necessary for children to have a mobile because .
A. it’s cheaper than before
B. it helps children stay in touch with their friends and families
C. it’s a great birthday presentWhen something happens suddenly, mobile phones are ________ to stay touch with others.
A. a useful language
B. an important tool
C. a different wayThe underline word “responsible” means “” in Chinese.
A. 负责任的 B. 乐于助人的 C. 尊重人的Which is NOT TRUE according to this passage?
A. Some especial mobile phones are designed for children.
B. Some people think that sending messages while doing homework is a bad habit.
C. 56% of children aged 8 to 12 paid for their mobile phones.
Welcome to My Restaurant
MENU |
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Main courses |
Drinks |
Desserts |
Hot dog $2.50 |
Juice $2.50 |
Apple pie $4.50 |
Pizza $12.00 |
Coke $4.00 |
Ice cream $2.50 |
Sandwich $5.00 |
Coffee $6.00 |
Salad $10.00 |
Rice with chicken $7.00 |
Milk $2.00 |
Fruit $3.00 |
We’re open every day from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. We’re closed on Christmas Day. |
根据表格信息,选择正确答案。There are __________ kinds of drinks in the restaurant.
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5If you want to buy a sandwich and a glass of juice, you must pay __________.
A. $7.50 B. $5.00 C. $2.50The most expensive thing on the menu is _______.
A. Pizza B. Coke C. Ice creamThe restaurant isn’t open on _______.
A. Children’s Day
B. New Year’s Day
C. Christmas DayThe restaurant is open at ___________ in the morning.
A. 8:00am B. 9:00am C. 11:00pm
Most children like watching TV. It’s very interesting. By watching TV they can see and learn a lot and know many things about their country and the world. Of course, they can also learn over the radio. But they can learn better and more easily with TV. Why? Because they can hear and watch at the same time. But they can’t see anything over the radio.
TV helps to open children’s eyes. TV helps to open their minds(智力), too. They learn newer and better ways of doing things. They may find the world is now smaller than before.
Many children watch TV only on Saturday or Sunday evening. They are always busy with their lessons. But a few children watch TV every night. They go to bed very late. They can’t have a good rest. How about you and your friends?Children like watching TV because it’s ______.
A. interesting B. boring C. excitingChildren can’t see anything ______.
A. on TV
B. on the radio
C. on the computerTV helps to open children’s ______.
A. eyes
B. minds
C. eyes and mindsMany children watch TV only ______.
A. every day
B. on Monday
C. on Saturday or Sunday eveningFrom the passage we can guess the writer thinks ______.
A. it’s bad for children to watch TV
B. it’s good for children to watch TV
C. listening to radio is not useful for learning
Peter is in his first grade this year. He likes to play football and watch football matches. Now he is having lunch. He is listening to music, too. He is very happy because there is going to be a great football match on TV at four this afternoon. He wants to watch it very much. But he is going to have his math and art lessons. He thinks hard and finds an idea.
“Hello, Mrs Black,” Peter says to his teacher on the telephone. “Peter is ill in bed. He wants to ask for a half a day’s leave.”
“Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, says Mrs Black. “But who is that?”
“It’s my father, Mrs Black.”
根据短文内容判断正误,正确的在括号内填A,错误的在括号内填B。Peter is in Grade One this year.
Now Peter is having lunch.
Peter doesn’t have lessons this afternoon.
Mrs Black is Peter’s teacher.
Peter’s father told Mrs Black that Peter was ill in bed.