A friend of mine named Paul received(收到) an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present.On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office,a street urchin(顽童) was walking around the shining car.“Is this your car,Paul?”he asked. Paul answered,“Yes,my brother gave it to me for Christmas.”The boy was surprised(惊奇).“You mean your brother gave it to you and it didn’t cost you anything?Boy,I wish…”He hesitated(犹豫).
Of course, Paul knew what he was going to wish for(希望).He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Paul greatly.
“I wish,”the boy went on,“that I could be a brother like that.”Paul looked at the boy in surprise, then he said again, “Would you like to take a ride in my car?”
“Oh yes,I’d love that.”
After a short ride,the boy turned and with his eyes shining,said,“Paul,would you mind (介意)driving in front of my house?”
Paul smiled a little.He thought he knew what the boy wanted.He wanted to show his neighbours that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are? the boy asked.
He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled(残疾的) brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to the car.
“There she is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn’t cost him a cent(美分). And some day I’m going to give you one just like it…then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas windows that I’ve been trying to tell you about.”
Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began an unforgettable(难忘的) holiday ride.The street urchin was very surprised when ________.
A.Paul received an expensive car |
B.Paul told him about the car |
C.he saw the shining car |
D.he was walking around the car |
From the story we can see the urchin ________.
A.wished to give his brother a car |
B.wanted Paul’s brother to give him a car |
C.wished he could have a brother like Paul’s |
D.wished Paul could be a brother like that |
The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house ________.
A.to show his neighbours the big car |
B.to show he had a rich friend |
C.to let his brother ride in the car |
D.to tell his brother about his wish |
We can infer(推断)from the story that ________.
A.Paul couldn’t understand the urchin |
B.the urchin had a deep love for his brother |
C.the urchin wished to have a rich brother |
D.the urchin’s wish came true in the end |
The best name of the name story is _________.
A.A Christmas Present |
B.A Street Urchin |
C.A Brother Like That |
D.An Unforgettable Holiday Ride |
Mr. and Mrs. White had two sons and three daughters.One Sunday,Mrs. White said to her husband,“The children don’t have any lessons today,and you’re free too.There’s a new funfair(游乐场)in the park.Let’s all go there to play.
Her husband said,“I want to finish some work today. “oh, forget it.Go there and make our children happy.That’s the most important work” Mrs. White said.
So Mr. and Mrs. White took their children to the funfair.Mr. White was forty-five years old.
but he enjoyed the funfair more than his children. He hurried from one thing to another,and ate lost of sweets. One of the children said to her mother,“Dad is just like a small child,isn’t he, Mom?” Mrs. White didn’t want to follow her husband around any more at that time and answered, He is even worse than a small child,Mary,because he might spend more money than a small child. There were ________ children in the White family·
A.two | B.three |
C.four | D.five |
One Sunday,Mr. and Mrs. White wanted to go to _______ with their children.
A.school | B.work |
C.a funfair | D.a shop |
Mr. White liked the place so much that he_______.
A.bought lots of sweets |
B.followed his wife all the time |
C.hurried from one thing to another |
D.asked a lot of questions |
From the story we know Mrs. White________ when Mary asked her the question.
A.was still excited to play |
B.was a little angry with Mr. White |
C.looked for Mr.White everywhere |
D.are a lot of sweets |
Of all the family members,_________ enjoyed playing there most that Sunday.
A.Mr.White | B.Mrs.White |
C.Mary | D.the boys |
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The above job ads(广告) are probably from a .
A.newspaper | B.story book |
C.TV show | D.radio program |
If you like children and have two days free, you can call at for a job.
A.766588 | B.633800 |
C.556779 | D.558366 |
If the owner of the large house asks a cleaner to tidy his house twice a week, how much will the cleaner get in a month?
A.$240 | B.$200 | C.$160 | D.$120 |
are needed in AL Hotel.
A.Cleaners | B.Baby-sitters |
C.Reporters | D.Waiters |
If you’re a college student of English who enjoys writing, during your summer holidays you will be more interested in the job in .
A.ad. (1) | B.ad.(2) |
C.ad. (3) | D.ad.(4) |
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Japanese children are so happy because they have three festivals each year. Including Boy’s day, they have Girl’s day and the 7-5-3 Festival.
May 5th is Japanese Children’s Day. But since the festival is mainly celebrated by boys, it is usually called Boy’s day. On Boy’s day, children don’t have to go to school. Each family with a boy hangs up huge carp-shaped flags(鲤鱼旗). The flags are usually with three colors: black (standing for the father), red (standing for the mother), and blue (standing for the son). 1) Japanese parents believe that the flags will bring their boys good luck and give them courage and power.
Girl’s day is a girls’ festival on March 3rd. It is also called the Doll’s Festival because on that day, families get a set of dolls at home for their daughters. It is celebrated because the parents want their children to be strong and healthy.
2)The 7-5-3 Festival is for________aged three, five and ________. Japanese people think that these three ages are the luckiest ones in one’s life. On that day, these children get special candies wrapped(包裹) in beautiful bags. The candy is the symbol of a long and healthy life for these children. The 7-5-3 Festival falls in November.将1)句译成中文:_______________________________________________________
在2)句的空白处分别填入一个适当的词使句意完整、上下文通顺:
_____________________ _____________________根据短文内容, 回答问题:Why do people call Girl’s day the Doll’s Festival?
__________________________________________________________________________在文中找出与Sweets represent kids’ living long and keeping fit.意思相近的句子,并将它写在答题卡上。
__________________________________________________________________________在文中找出最能表达该短文主题的句子,并将它写在答题卡上。
Last week was Road Safety Week at Jason's school. All the students had to take part in a talk on road safety which was given by a police officer. The following is what the police officer said. “Most traffic accidents shouldn't happen. They happen because people are careless. A frequent cause of traffic accidents is speed. Some people drive too quickly. This means that if they have to stop suddenly, they cannot stop quickly enough to avoid (避免)hitting other vehicles (车辆)or people. You need to remember this when you are crossing the street or walking along the sidewalk.”
“It's not only drivers who cause accidents, however. People on foot-pedestrians, and bicycle riders often cause accidents, too. Pedestrians sometimes walk out into the street without looking. You should always look on both sides before stepping into the street. ”
“Do any of you ride a bike? Bicycle riders can cause accidents by changing directions suddenly or without warning other road users. Before you turn left, for example, you should check behind you to make sure there aren't any cars, trucks or buses coming. You should show with your left hand to tell that you want to turn left. You should not turn until the street is clear. ”
“The rules of the road are very simple. If we learn them and obey (遵守)them, we should not have accidents any more. ”The main idea of the story is _______.
A.obeying the rules of the road can keep you from having accidents |
B.it was Road Safety Week at Jason's school |
C.it's not only drivers who cause traffic accidents |
D.some people have accidents because they drive too quickly |
Why do most traffic accidents happen?
A.Because people stop their cars suddenly. |
B.Because people don't know the rules. |
C.Because people don't care if they have an accident. |
D.Because people are careless. |
How can bicycle riders cause accidents?
A.By crossing the road without warning other road users. |
B.By turning suddenly or without warning other road users. |
C.By making sure there aren't any cars coming. |
D.By showing suddenly or without warning other road users. |
The underlined word “frequent” in the passage means ________ in Chinese.
A.频繁的 | B.偶尔的 |
C.所有的 | D.罕见的 |
Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
A.Road Safety Week |
B.A Talk on Safety |
C.Safety First |
D.Safety and Accidents |
John liked to wear his hair very long. Some of his friends thought it looked like a girl’s hair, but they never made jokes about it, because John was a big strong man and he didn’t think jokes about his hair funny.
John always went to the barber’s twice a month to have his hair cut and washed, and one day the barber said to him. “Now why don’t you let me cut most of this hair off and make your head tidy? Nobody will recognize(认出)you if I do that. I’m sure.”
John said nothing for a few seconds and then he said, “perhaps you are right, but I am sure that nobody will recognize you, either, if you do that to my hair.” John kept long hair because.
A.the barber wouldn’t like to cut it short |
B.the hair grew fast |
C.John liked it to be long |
D.John was a girl |
His friends never made jokes about the hair because.
A.the hair is funny |
B.John was big and strong |
C.John liked his hair very much |
D.John didn’t like jokes about his hair and they were afraid of him |
A barber is a.
A.man who looks after the babies |
B.man who makes clothes for people |
C.person who cut men’s hair |
D.shop where one’s hair can be washed and cut |
. The barber advised John.
A.to have his hair cut short |
B.to cut off all of his hair |
C.to be cut off his long hair |
D.not to be recognized by his friends |
John’s answer was.
A.a joke |
B.right |
C.a great praise(称赞) |
D.threatening(威胁)to the barber |