When Mark left school, he did not really know what he wanted to do. He 36 worked in an office but he found that it was very boring. He did the 37 things day after day. This was also the trouble with his second 38 in a car factory. He then decided he would like to work out of doors and got a job 39 a gardener working in one of London’s 40 .
He now works much harder than he 41 in the office or at the factory, but his work is quite different. There are, in all, 42 seasons in a year and each has its own special jobs for a 43 . He works harder in the autumn and winter keeping the park tidy and 44 for the spring and summer. In the summer he can relax(休息) and feel proud(自豪的) that he has helped to 45 the park so beautiful. Many people 46 the park then and he is always pleased 47 he hears them say how lovely it looks.
Mark has made a lot of friends during his four 48 at the park. Many office workers come every 49 to eat their lunchtime sandwiches and feed the ducks. They often have talks with him and are 50 to find that he once worked in an office.
A．just B．first C．still D．even
A．same B．some C．many D．different
A．work B．job C．office D．time
A．for B．to C．like D．as
A．gardens B．parks C．factories D．offices
A．worked B．did C．wanted D．was
A．every B．each C．three D．four
A．person B．officer C．gardener D．city
A．preparing B．to prepare C．prepared D．prepare
A．get B．see C．make D．have
A．go B．come C．visit D．know
A．while B．when C．if D．because
A．seasons B．years C．jobs D．times
A．day B．year C．week D．time
A．happy B．sorry C．surprised D．sad
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Once, in a small village, lived a family with eight children. Two of the children loved 1 very much, but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send 2 of them to study at the art college at the same time. After many discussions, the two boys finally 3 a plan. They would toss(抛) a coin. The loser would go 4 into the mines (煤矿) and, with his earnings(赚得的钱), 5 his brother studying at the college. Then, when the brother who won the toss finished his studies, after four years, he would support the other brother studying at the 6
James won the toss and Jack went down into the mines. James worked with all his heart and his paintings were much 7 than those of most of his teachers, and by the time he 8 , he was beginning to make a lot of money for his paintings.
9 James returned, the family held a big dinner for his great success. Soon after the meal began, James 10 up from his seat to drink a toast (举杯祝酒) to his dear 11 He said, "Jack, now you can go to the art college and your 12 will come true. I will take care of you. "
But Jack said 13 , "Brother, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands, so it’s too 14 Now I can’t even hold a glass. "
To show his great love and respect, James drew his brother' s hands with 15 towards the sky.
He called his drawing "The Praying Hands", which became very famous years later.
A．painting B．books C．school D．money
A．any B．all C．both D．neither
A．looked out B．worked out C．took out D．got out
A．off B．away C．up D．down
A．support B．agree C．follow D．let
A．home B．mine C．college D．school
A．better B．worse C．cheaper D．older
A．arrived B．graduated C．walked D．waited
A．Before B．When C．Though D．While
A．picked B．turned C．looked D．stood
A．brother B．sister C．father D．mother
A．way B．idea C．dream D．practice
A．happily B．surprisedly C．angrily D．softly
A．early B．late C．good D．helpful
A．legs B．feet C．arms D．fingers
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A young man works hard on his lessons. He is very busy studying. He doesn’t have __1__ to rest. After sometime, he falls ill.
Every night, when he goes to bed, he __2__ his eyes and tries to sleep. But he can’t. He thinks, “I must go to __3__ the doctor.”
He tells the doctor, “I can’t go to sleep at night.”
“Try counting(数) __4__ . When you reach 1,000, you’ll be asleep,” says the doctor.
The next day the man goes back to the doctor’s office.
“Well,” says the doctor, “__5__ are you today?”
“Well,” the man says, “I tried counting one, two, three … up to 1,000. __6__ when I reached 569, I began __7__ feel sleepy(犯困的). I had to __8__ and __9__ some tea. Then I went on counting up to 1,000 again. But I __10__ couldn’t fall asleep.”
A．water B．food C．time D．money
A．closes B．opens C．washes D．cleans
A．look B．call C．see D．listen
A．colors B．numbers C．ages D．time
A．where B．when C．which D．how
A．So B．But C．Then D．For
A．to B．of C．at D．out
A．get up B．get out C．get in D．get to
A．eat B．drink C．take D．drinks
A．still B．already C．again D．Hardly
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Doctors tell us that holidays are important．We should have a __36__ from work for a week or two weeks every year．If it is possible，they say, we should __37__ our homes and go to other _38__ of the country．We should go away for __39__．Then，after the holidays，we’ll be _40__ and get ready for __41__ again．
But some people do not want to leave their homes to __42__ in other places．They do not like a sudden change in their lives．They think their _43__ are best of all．And some people can have a rest in __44__ way．They can go to visit their friends．They can have __45_holidays together．
A．rest B．meeting C．time D．talk
A．start B．leave C．go D．come
A．cities B．towns C．villages D．parts
A．work B．study C．holidays D．cooking
A．unhealthy B．healthy C．bad D．good
A．work B．sports C．study D．play
A．go B．come C．stay D．reach
A．work B．homes C．villages D．countries
A．one B．other C．another D．others
A．better B．best C．well D．fine
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This morning I got a funny feeling. Today I had to give a report in my __1__ , and I had been doing this for a long time!
Mum came into the kitchen asking,” Are you ready,__2__ ?”
“Yes,” I answered quietly. __3__ in fact I wasn’t really ready!”
On my way __4__ school, I could feel my heart beating fast. I hated this.
I went into Mrs. Owen’s class. She is smiling, and saying __5__ to all her students as she did every morning .
“Hi, Sam,” she said to me as I walked __6__ the classroom.
“Hi,” I said and quickly sat in my __7__. I looked at the clock. The class was about to begin. Then Mrs. Owens started , “Sam, it’s time for you to give your speech.” __8__in front of everybody? Oh, no!
I got up slowly, looking __9__ the ground as I walked to the front of the classroom. Then, I looked up , and everyone was looking at me. Mrs. Owens knew I was __10__, so she came beside me, and put her hand on my back.
She said to the class, “Sam has worked very hard on his __11__ and I know it is a very interesting report.” Then she turned to me and asked, “Sam, __12__ did you like best about report on Hawaii?”
I thought about the funny things I had read about surfing , and I started to __13__. I talked and talked __14__ the whole class, and I was not nervous at all. It was great fun. I wasn’t frightened. The class cheered as I finished and Mrs. Owens was __15__.
A．class B．house C．party D．hometown
A．friends B．classmates C．Owens D．Sam
A．Then B．But C．So D．Or
A．on B．from C．to D．in
A．sorry B．hello C．goodbye D．thanks
A．into B．out of C．away from D．far from
A．bed B．seat C．dining- room D．reading room
A．Putting B．Being shy C．Stand up D．Do well
A．for B．over C．at D．after
A．glad B．nervous C．active D．happy
A．dictionary B．magazine C．newspaper D．report
A．what B．who C．where D．whom
A．tell B．say C．talk about D．talk
A．in front of B．over C．beside D．near
A．playing B．dancing C．singing D．smiling
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All over the world people swim for fun. Swimming is enjoyed by people of1Ages, from the very young to the very old. There are many places for people to swim in swimming pools. Many schools, hotels and clubs have swimming pools. Some people have pools of 2in their yards.
Swimming is one of3 forms of exercise. It can 4 hearts and bodies strong. It can also help blood circulate (循环). Handicapped people can keep their bodies in better condition by swimming 5 they can’t enjoy sports.
6 is a good idea for parents to see to it (务必做到) that their children learn to swim 7 an early age. So their children will8 it for the rest of their lives.
There are many rules for water safety. These rules can help save not only your life 9 the life of a friend. First of all, know10 . Many schools11 swimming lessons to children. Adults (成人) can learn to swim at public pools. 12 rule to remember is never to swim 13 . Always swim with a friend and know 14in the water at all times. It is best to swim 15 in safe places if you are beginners. If everyone learned to swim and obeyed the rules for water safety, most drawing (溺水) could be avoided.
A．all B．any C．some D．both
A．themselves B．their own C．theirs own D．their own’s
A．good B．better C．best D．the best
A．help B．let C．make D．show
A．though B．as C．so D．until
A．That B．There C．This D．It
A．over B．during C．at D．on
A．learn B．enjoy C．stop D．know
A．and aim B．still C．and yet D．but also
A．how to swim B．why swimming C．how swimming D．why to swim
A．have B．take C．give D．make
A．The other one B．Other C．An other D．Another
A．alone B．yourself C．lonely D．together
A．who that person is B．where that person is C．who is that person D．where is that person
A．nearly B．hardly C．almost D．only