At noon the rush hour had passed. There were few guests (顾客) in the snack bar. It was not crowded. When the boss was about to take a break to read a newspaper, in came an old lady and a little boy.
“How much money is a bowl of beef soup?” the grandma sat down, counted the money in her purse and ordered a bowl of beef soup. The grandma pushed the bowl to the little boy, who swallowed (吞咽) his saliva (口水), looking at his grandma and saying, "Grandma, did you really have lunch?" "Of course." His grandma chewed (咀嚼) a piece of radish (萝卜泡菜) slowly. Very quickly, the little boy ate up the meal.
Seeing this. the boss went over to them and said, "Old lady, congratulations, you are lucky to have the free food, for you are our 100th guest."
Afterwards, over a month or more, one day, the small boy squatted (蹲) across the snack bar, where he seemed to be counting something, which shocked the boss when he happened to look out office window.
When the small boy saw a guest walk into the snack bar, he would put a small stone into the circle he drew, but the lunch time had almost passed, the small stones he put into the circle were hardly 50.
The boss was quite worried and called up all his old guests. The guests started coming one after another.
"81, 82, 83… " the small boy counted faster and faster. At last, when the 99th small stone was put into the circle, the little boy hurried to pull his grandma's hand and went into the snack bar.
"Grandma, this time it's on me," the little boy said proudly. The grandma who had become the real 100th guest was served a bowl of beef soup by her grandson. As his grandma as before, the little boy chewed a piece of radish in his mouth.Grandma ordered only one bowl of beef soup because __________.
| A．Grandma only liked radish |
| B．Grandma didn't like beef soup |
| C．Grandma loved her grandson more than herself |
| D．There was only one bowl of beef soup left in the snack bar at that time |
What do you think of the boss of the snack bar?
| A．Impatient. | B．Warm-hearted. |
| C．Very rich. | D．Hard-working. |
Why did the boy put the small stones into the circle he drew?
| A．He played games with his friends. |
| B．He was asked to count the guests for the boss. |
| C．He wanted to get the free beef soup for his grandma. |
| D．He only wanted to know the number of the small stones. |
Which can be the best title of the passage?
| A．The 100th guest | B．A snack bar |
| C．A boy counting stones | D．A poor grandma |
We have to accept（接受）the truth: sometimes, we just want to shout out loud.
For example, we all have days like this: our dog has made a mess on the floor we just cleaned, or our friend called to tell us he or she couldn’t come at the last minute when we had cooked dinner for him or her. We may be really angry but we tried to bear things like those. According to ancient Chinese wisdom（智慧）, we should shout in a loud voice instead of keeping silent. In fact, it’s good for our health.
“Chinese people have passed on the practice from ancient times to now as a part of traditional medicine,” said Mrs Li, a 60-year-old woman from Hangzhou. “My parents taught me to do this. It’s a part of our folk（民间的）culture.”
Mrs. Li is a member of a group of people who love shouting. Each morning, she and some of her friends climb to the top of a hill and let out loud shouts before starting their daily exercise. They believe that shouting is good exercise for their lungs（肺）and it brings them a lot of fun.
“Sometimes I shout out and others shout back,” said Mrs Gu, another shouting lover. “It makes you happy. You laugh and then you feel very comfortable.”
Dr. Peter Smith, an American doctor, agrees that shouting can have a positive（积极的） influence on people’s health.
So, next time you start your morning run, why not try to shout out first? It will make you healthier.The underlined word “bear” in Paragraph 2 means “______” in Chinese．
| A．纠正 | B．铭记 | C．忍受 | D．杜绝 |
Mrs. Li learnt to shout to make herself feel better from ______．
| A．her parents | B．her teacher |
| C．Mrs Gu | D．Dr. Peter Smith |
Where does Mrs. Li shout every day?
| A．On a hill | B．At a square |
| C．In her house | D．In a park |
What does Dr. Peter Smith think of shouting?
| A．It’s good exercise especially for kids． |
| B．It’s great fun. |
| C．It’s easy to learn. |
| D．It’s good for people’s health． |
The passage is mainly about _________．
| A．a shouting lover | B．the advantages of shouting |
| C．a shouting club | D．the history of shouting |
In our life, sometimes we feel embarrassed(尴尬). Have you ever had any embarrassing moments like these students?
Lin Wei |
My shoes were worn out so I went shopping for a new pair last Wednesday. I showed great interest in a pair of black shoes which cost 120 yuan. I bargained(讨价还价) with the shop assistant and finally we reached a deal at the price of 88 yuan. But when I put my hand into the pocket…Oh, God! Where was my purse? |
Zhang Hui |
After class, I walked to the playground with my friend. I found everyone pointed to me and said something when I passed by. I thought they might be talking about my nice clothes. However, I heard them laughing. My friend was surprised and looked at my back. What did she find? A tortoise(乌龟) on the paper sticking on my back. |
Yang Li |
I went out for dinner with my parents, and started complaining about how terrible and strict my math teacher was. When I turned around, I saw her sitting at the table right behind me. |
Chen Qian |
Last month there was a talent show in our school. I was in that show. However, I forgot the words of the song while singing! What a bad feeling I had! |
thought the math teacher was terrible.
| A．Zhang Hui | B．Yang Li |
| C．Chen Qian | D．Lin Wei |
Maybe Lin Wei , so he felt embarrassed at that time.
| A．left his purse at home |
| B．forgot the words of the song |
| C．complained about his teacher |
| D．didn’t know how to make a bargain |
Students laughed at Zhang Hui because on her back there was .
| A．a pair of black shoes |
| B．a purse |
| C．a piece of paper with a tortoise on it |
| D．a tortoise |
Chen Qian couldn’t remember the whole song, he felt .
| A．happy | B．excited |
| C．interested | D．sorry |
The best title of this passage is .
| A．How Hard Our Life Is |
| B．How Embarrassed We Are |
| C．Try Not To Be Embarrassed |
| D．Never Forget Things |
| Renault Ménage: This 2-seating luxury car provides a comfortable driving experience. But its powerful engine means you had better be prepared for a big fuel bill each week. Its fantastic look will make you the focus of all attention. Company: Renault, France. Price:$85,000 |
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| Fiat 500: Although expensive, it will soon pay for itself with the money you save on petrol. It has the most efficient and cleanest petrol powered engine. It has 4 seats and it is perfect for a family. Company: Fiat, Italy. Price:$35,000 |
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| Land Rover Discovery: With 7 seats, this car is suitable for all driving conditions. It has good control for driving in the city and the power for rough roads and carrying heavy things. But it consumes lots of fuel. Company: Land Rover, Britain. Price:$51,999 |
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| Hyundai i20: 4 seats inside. Perfect for short journeys but doesn’t have the power to make long distance driving enjoyable and comfortable. Still, at this price you can't complain and you'll be smiling when you have to fill up the tank too. It really saves fuel. Company: Hyundai, Korea. Price:$8,000 |
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Which of the following is true?
| A．Each car above has 4 seats. |
| B．The four cars are made by European companies. |
| C．Land Rover Discovery is the second most expensive of above. |
| D．Both Renault Ménage and Fiat 500 consume lots of fuel. |
John needs to drive his two sons to school and he likes European cars. What may he choose?
| A．Hyundai i20 or Fiat 500. |
| B．Fiat 500 or Land Rover Discovery. |
| C．Renault Ménage or Fiat 500. |
| D．Land Rover Discovery or Hyundai i20. |
Which of the following cars are greener?
| A．Hyundai i20 and Fiat 500. |
| B．Renault Ménage and Fiat 500. |
| C．Land Rover Discovery and Hyundai i20. |
| D．Renault Ménage and Land Rover Discovery. |
If you choose a Land Rover Discovery, you will__________.
| A．spend less money on fuel |
| B．take 5 people at most each time |
| C．be able to drive on rough roads |
| D．be more friendly to the environment |
Where can we see this passage?
| A．In a novel. |
| B．In a news report. |
| C．In a science magazine. |
| D．In an advertisement. |
Audrey Hepburn won an Academy Award as Best Actress for her first major American movie, Roman Holiday, which was showed in 1953. But she is remembered as much for her help as for her acting.
Born in Belgium in 1929, Audrey’s father was British and her mother was Dutch. Audrey was sent to live at a British school for part of her childhood. During World war Ⅱ, she lived and studied in the Netherlands. Her mother thought it would be safe from German attacks. Audrey studied dance as a teenager and during college. But when she returned to London after the war she realized she wasn’t going to be a ballet dancer. So she began taking acting parts in stage shows. Later she began to get small parts in movies.
But it was Audrey Hepburn’s move to America that made her truly famous. In 1951 she played the character “Gigi” in the Broadway play Gigi and won popular praise. Two years later, Roman Holiday made her a star at the age of 24.
Audrey made more than 25 movies. Among her most popular roles was “Hoolly Golinghtly” in Breakfast at Tiffany’s in 1961. Three years later she played “Eliza Doolittle” in My Fair Lady. She was married twice. In 1989, the UN Children’s Fund named Audrey a goodwill ambassador. She travelled all over the world in support of UNICEF(联合国儿童基金会) projects. The UN agency said she was a tireless worker. She often gave 15 interviews a day to raise money and get support for UNICEF projects.
Audrey Hepburn often said her love to UNICEF was the result of her experiences as a child during World War II. She said she knew what it was like to be hungry and to be saved by international help. She was a goodwill ambassador until her death in 1993 from cancer.Why did Audrey live and study in Netherlands?
| A．She was born there. |
| B．The schools were better there. |
| C．She could stay away from war. |
| D．Her parents wanted her to study ballet there. |
How old was Audrey when she acted in Breakfast at Tiffany’s?
| A．32. | B．25. | C．24. | D．15. |
What made Audrey work so hard to support UNICEF?
| A．Her parents’ wish. | B．Her love to children. |
| C．Her wish to be famous. | D．Her own early experiences. |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Audrey lived in America in the 1950s. |
| B．Audrey’s parents were both British. |
| C．The character “Gigi” was her most popular role. |
| D．Audrey gave up dancing when she went to college. |
In what order did Audrey do the following?
①She began to appear in movies.
②She returned to London from the Netherlands.
③She played “Eliza Doolittle” in My Fair Lady.
④She won an Academy Award as Best Actress.
⑤She travelled all over the world in support of UNICEF projects.
| A．①②③④⑤ | B．②①④③⑤ |
| C．①②④③⑤ | D．②①③④⑤ |
Ask someone what they have done to help the environment recently and they will almost mention recycling. Recycling in the homes is very important. However, having to recycle often means we already have more products than we need. We are just dealing with the results of that over-consumption in the greenest way, but it would be much better if we did not bring so many goods home.
The total amount of packaging（外包装） has increased by 12% between 1999 and 2005. It is 1/3 of a home’s waste in the UK. In many supermarkets, food products are packaged twice with plastic and paper. Too much packaging is doing serious damage to the environment. The UK, for example, is running out of land because of this unnecessary waste. If such packaging is burnt, it gives off greenhouse gases which go on to cause the greenhouse effect. Besides, the plastic from the package puts some creatures in danger, especially birds and fish.
Recycling helps, but the recycling itself uses energy. The solution is not to produce such waste in the first place. Food waste is a serious problem, too. Too many supermarkets encourage customers to buy more than they need. However, few of them have the idea that this cannot continue. For example, supermarkets should encourage customers to reuse their plastic bags.
But this is not just about supermarkets. It is about all of us. We have been used to the idea that packaging means excellence while anything unpackaged is of poor condition. This is especially true of food. But this idea has spread to other products, which often have far more packaging than necessary.
There are signs of hope. As more of us recycle, we are beginning to realize just how many unnecessary goods are collected. We need to face the waste of our consumer culture, but we have a mountain to climb. What does the underlined word “over-consumption” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
| A．Using too much packaging. |
| B．Recycling too many wastes. |
| C．Buying more products than needed. |
| D．Making more products than necessary. |
Which of the following damage of over packaging is NOT mentioned?
| A．It may waste land. |
| B．It may pollute the food. |
| C．It may do harm to the living things. |
| D．It may make the green house effect worse. |
According to the passage, which of the following is true about recycling?
| A．It leads to a waste of land. |
| B．It means burning packaging for energy. |
| C．It is the only solution to the greenhouse effect. |
| D．It helps reduce the harm caused by too much packaging. |
Why do people prefer packaged products?
| A．Supermarkets encourage them. |
| B．People care more about packaging. |
| C．It is necessary for all the products to have package. |
| D．People think unpackaged products are of poor condition. |
What does the writer tell us in the last paragraph?
| A．Fighting waste is difficult. |
| B．People don’t waste any more. |
| C．People only recycle necessary goods now. |
| D．We should continue our consumer culture. |