Joan worked in a hospital as a nurse. One evening there was a big dance at the hospital. Most of the doctors and nurses would be there, but of course somebody had to be left to look after the sick children, and Joan was not of the lucky ones. She liked dancing very much, so when she had to start work that evening while her friends were getting ready to go to the dance, she felt very sorry for herself.
She went to each sick child one after another and said good-night, until she came to one little boy, Nick. He was eleven years old, but he was already able to talk like an adult. Poor Nick was badly ill, and now he was not able to move any part of his body except his hands. Joan knew he would never get any better, but he was always happy and always thinking about other people instead of about himself.
Nick knew that Joan loved dancing, so now when she came to say good-night to him, he greeted her with the words, “I’m very sorry that you have to miss the dance because of us. But we are going to have a party for you. If you look in my drawer, you’ll find a piece of cake. I saved it from my supper today, so it’s quite fresh. And there is also a dollar there, you can buy something to drink with that. And I’d get up and dance with you myself if I was able to.”
Suddenly the hospital dance seemed very far away and not at all important to Joan.Joan felt unlucky that evening mainly because______.
A.there was a dance ball at the hospital |
B.of her unpleasant job |
C.she was left to look after the sick children |
D.she would lose the chance to go to the big party at the hospital |
. Poor Nick______.
A.was no more than a boy of eleven | B.fell serious ill |
C.was a clever at talking though he was very young | D.all the above |
Nick was lovely because_____
A.he was a nice, kind, boy of eleven. |
B.he was always thinking about others more than himself. |
C.he saved a piece of cake for his nurse. |
D.he could know that he would never get any better. |
. At that party arranged (安排)for Joan, Nick_____.
A.got up and danced with her |
B.gave Joan a piece of cake he had saved |
C.brought her something to drink |
D.lost the dollar which he was going to give Joan |
. From the passage, we can infer____.
A.Joan felt very sad at last | B.Joan felt very happy at last |
C.Joan felt very sorry at last | D.Joan felt very angry at last |
June 8, 2013 Dear Cindy, I’m sorry to hear that Bird Flu (禽流感) is very serious in some parts of the world and some people have got the flu. We must take good care of ourselves and keep away from the disease. Could you tell me what people in China do to keep away from it? Please write to me soon. Yours, Betty |
July 2, 2013 Dear Betty, I think Bird Flu is very bad. Many chickens, ducks and birds in our country got the disease. Some of them died, but some birds flew away and they might carry germs to other places. This is a serious problem. We must do something to solve it. Let me tell you what people have to do to keep away from the disease. * Do morning exercises every day. * Open the windows in the morning. * Wash hands very often. * Eat more vegetables and less meat. * Go to bed early. I think these are good for our health. Do you think so? Yours, Cindy |
根据短文内容,选择正确答案。From the letter we know Cindy comes from _______.
A.Canada | B.the USA | C.China | D.Japan |
Betty wrote her an e-mail to ask _______.
A.whether (是否) Cindy got Bird Flu |
B.how to keep away from Bird Flu |
C.when Bird Flu began to spread |
D.how Bird Flu spread in Cindy’s country |
A hard problem to fight Bird Flu is _______.
A.we don’t have better doctors or nurses |
B.Bird Flu is serious |
C.some places are still poor |
D.birds with the germs will carry germs to other places |
What does the underlined word “solve” mean in Chinese?
A.解决 | B.分析 | C.通告 | D.治愈 |
From Cindy’s letter, we know _______ is bad for our health.
A.washing hands very often |
B.going to bed late every day |
C.eating more vegetables and less mea |
D.opening the windows in the morning |
Erica is a nine-year-old girl. Today is a beautiful day for Erica. Her uncle will come from Australia(澳大利亚) today. Her uncle is twenty-seven. He lives there for three years. He will bring a big surprise for Erica.
The school is over. And Erica puts her books in the bag and goes out of the classroom. She is running home and thinking about her uncle. She wants to know the surprise.
"Is it a surfboard? That is fun! I can learn how to surf!"
"Are they Australian nuts(坚果)? Oh, I can eat nuts all day!"
"Or maybe he brings a kangaroo(袋鼠)? That is not good. I don't have a place in my room for a kangaroo... "
Erica gets home at four o'clock. Her parents are there, and her uncle is there! She is very happy to see him. "Uncle, uncle," she calls, "What surprise do you have for me from Australia?" "Well," her uncle smiles and answers, "I have for you an Australian uncle."How old is Erica?
A.She is three. | B.She is nine. |
C.She is twenty-seven. | D.She is four. |
Erica is going home________.
A.on foot | B.by car | C.by bike | D.on a bus |
The surprise for Erica is_______.
A.surfboard | B.Australian nuts |
C.kangaroo | D.her uncle |
Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Erica lives in Australia for three years. |
B.Erica is a student. |
C.Erica's uncle comes home after four. |
D.Erica gets a beautiful gift from her uncle. |
What's the best title (题目)?
A.A Beautiful Girl | B.My Australian Uncle |
C.A Big Surprise | D.My Family |
Peter |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Get up |
7:10a.m. |
7:10a.m. |
7:10a.m. |
7:10a.m. |
7:10a.m. |
Morning |
School |
School |
School |
School |
School |
Lunch |
pizza |
rice |
rice |
rice |
rice |
Afternoon |
yo-yo |
tennis |
tennis |
tennis |
football |
Evening |
homework |
homework |
TV |
homework |
homework |
Go to bed |
10:15p.m. |
10:15p.m. |
10:15p.m. |
10:15p.m. |
10:15p.m. |
Peter has _______ on Monday.
A.rice | B.chicken | C.pizza | D.apples |
Peter’s favorite sport is_______.
A.volleyball | B.tennis | C.yo-yo | D.football |
What time does Peter get up?
A.6:00a.m. | B.7:00p.m. | C.7:10a.m. | D.7:15a.m. |
On Wednesday evening, Peter usually _______.
A.watches TV | B.does his homework |
C.washes clothes | D.visits friends |
Which is NOT right?
A.Peter goes to school from Monday to Friday. |
B.Peter goes to bed after ten. |
C.Peter has sports in the afternoon. |
D.Peter always has fish for lunch. |
Emergencies (紧急情况) don’t happen very often. But when they do, you want to get help first. No one wants to spend time looking up the phone numbers.
In 1968, the United States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies. They decided that 911 was easy to remember and people could dial it quickly. The very first 911 call was made on February 16, 1968, in Alabama. Today, 911 is used for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada.
Other countries may use other numbers. In Great Britain, it’s 999. If you’re not sure which emergency number is used in your area, check your phone book.
When to call
Never call 911 as a joke or just to see what might happen. The only time you should call 911 is when a person is badly hurt or in danger right now! So call when there is a fire, a car accident, or sudden sickness, etc.
When in an emergency call
When you dial the 911 operator(接线员),it’s always OK to give out your information. Speak slowly and clearly when you explain what’s happening. What happened? Where are you? Who needs help?
Don’t hang up(挂断)!
If you have to call 911, do not hang up until the operator tells you it’s OK to do so. That way, you can be sure that the operator has all the information to offer help fast.
A dog named Faith dialed 911 when her owner who was in a wheelchair fell and needed help.
She had been taught to use a speed-dial (快速拨号) function.The emergency number 911 was first used in ________ in the USA.
A. 1958 B. 1968 C. 1978 D. 1999Why was 911 chosen to be the emergency call?
A.Because other countries also used the number. |
B.Because it was suggested by the phone company. |
C.Because it was simple and easy to remember and dial. |
D.Because it was also used in many parts of Canada. |
People can’t call 911 when ________.
A.a bus hits a boy badly |
B.a girl feels bored |
C.an old lady falls off the stairs, unable to stand up |
D.some people can’t get out of a burning building |
Which is the right thing to do?
A.Wait for the operator’s words to end the call. |
B.Tell the operator what has happened and hang up. |
C.Test if your phone can get through to 911. |
D.Tell the operator everything as quickly as possible. |
Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A.911 is an emergency number almost throughout the United States. |
B.We haven’t got a worldwide universal(通用的)emergency number yet. |
C.Usually phone books list emergency call numbers. |
D.The dog Faith pressed the three numbers 9-1-1. |
Gabriel Garcia Márquez ,who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982,passed away at the age of 86 on April 17,2014. The world paused to remember the cultural giant(巨匠).
Garcia Márquez was born in Colombia, but he spent most of his adult life in Mexico City. As one of the most famous writers, he was widely regarded as “a giant of 20th-century literature”. Garcia Márquez wrote in a style called “magical realism ”(魔幻现实主义). In such works, people live a daily life in a certain period of time in history. But meanwhile, magical things happen to them.
Garcia Márquez is best known for his 1967 novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude (《百年孤独》),which has sold about 50 million copies. It tells the tale of the small and isolated town of Macondo which was separated from the outside world —of its founding and its troubled history over a hundred years. The story is a metaphor(暗喻)for the development of Colombia since the 19th century. As Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said, Garcia Márquez wrote about “the very essence(精髓) of the Latin American beings”.Garcia Márquez was born in the year _________.
A.1914 | B.1928 | C.1967 | D.1982 |
We can know from Paragragh 2 that Garcia Márquez______.
A.was born in Mexico City |
B.spent most of his adult life in Colombia |
C.had a writing style called “magical realism” |
D.was famous but lived a simple daily life |
The underlined word “isolated” means ________.
A.隔绝的 | B.安逸的 | C.喧嚣的 | D.繁华的 |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Garcia Márquez?
A.He was the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982. |
B.His novel One Hundred Years of Solitude was a great success. |
C.He was widely known as “a giant of 20th-century literature”. |
D.Magical things happened to him during his stay in Mexico City. |
The writer quotes(引述) from the President to ______.
A.praise Garcia Márquez for his achievement |
B.show the deep sadness of the President |
C.explain the writing style of Garcia Márquez |
D.describe the character of Garcia Márquez |