When my son, Mark, was in the third grade, he saved all his pocket money for over three months to buy holiday presents. The third Saturday in December Mark said he had made his list and had twenty dollars in his pocket.
I drove him to a nearby supermarket. Mark picked up a hand basket and went in while I waited and watched in the car. It took Mark over 45 minutes to choose his present. Finally he came to the checkout counter and reached into his pocket for his money. It was not there! There was a hole in his pocket, but no money! Mark stood there holding his basket, tears falling down his face.
Then a surprising thing happened. A woman came up to Mark and took him in her arms. “ You would help me a lot if you let me pay for you,” said the woman. “It would be the most wonderful gift you could give me. I only ask that one day you will pass it on. When you grow up, I would like you to find someone you can help.When you help others, I know you will feel as good about it as I do now.”
Mark took the money, dried his tears and ran back to the checkout counter as fast as he could. That year we all enjoyed our gifts almost as much as Mark enjoyed giving them to us.
I would like to say “thank you” to that very kind woman, and tell her that four years later, Mark went house to house to collecting blankets and clothes foe the homeless people in the fire. And I want to promise her that Mark will never forget to keep passing it on.When did the story probably happen?
A.On Christmas Day. | B.Before Christmas Day. |
C.On New Year’s Day. | D.After New Year’s Day. |
What happened to Mark in the supermarket?
A.His gifts were stolen. | B.He broke his basket. |
C.He lost his money. | D.He lost his way. |
Which is RIGHT according to the passage?
A.When they got to the supermarket, Mark went in with the woman. |
B.Mark’s family has no money. |
C.Finally Mark accepted the woman’s help. |
D.The woman asked Mark to collect the clothes and blankets. |
Why did the writer want to say “thank you ” to the woman?
A.Because she bought Mark a nice gift. |
B.Because she always paid money for others. |
C.Because she collected clothes for the homeless. |
D.Because she taught Mark to help people in need. |
What’s the best title for the passage?
A.A big supermarket. | B.A kind woman. |
C.A happy holiday. | D.A wonderful gift. |
In 1901,an Austrian scientist discovered that there are four types of blood.He named them A,B,AB,and O.People have one of these four types.Blood type O is the most common around the world.Blood type A is the second most common,and blood type AB is the least common.
In 1927,a Japanese doctor found that people with different blood types have different personalities(性格),too.He said that people with type A blood are usually calm and serious; people with type B blood are cheerful and outgoing; people with type O blood are generous(慷慨的)and honest; while those with type AB blood are often caring and creative.
More recently,a doctor in the United States wrote a book that connects blood types with what people eat.The book suggests people with type O blood should eat more meat and less bread,A diet for people with type A blood includes more vegetables,His book,Eat Right for your type,has been a hit with people who want to lose weight.However,Dr.Peter D'Adamo believes that eating food that matches a person's blood type will make the person healthier in other ways,too.
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Many people say that they are working too many hours,(1) They can't take care of things at home.They don't have time to relax.
(2) In France,people spend about 1,646hours a year at work.In Japan,however,people work about 2,159hours a year.That means a Japanese employee(员工)works 513more hours a year than a French one.That is more than 12weeks,or three months,of extra(额外的)work!
(3) Some people work extra hours because they want to make more money.However,many companies don't pay overtime.Their employees don't get extra pay for extra work.These people work extra hours because they think it's their duty.Some people are afraid they will lose their jobs if they don't work extra hours.
(4) In France,people get five weeks of paid vacation.In Germany,they get from four to six weeks.In the United States,two weeks of vacation is the average(平均).In one study in Great Britain,fewer than half of the workers ran out of all their vacation days.(5) If that is true,there will be a lot of dull people in the world.
根据短文内空,将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处,使短文内容完整、通顺.(每个选项只能用一次)
A. |
In English,people say,"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" |
B. |
Work hours are different from one country to another. |
C. |
Many people say that their vacations are too short. |
D. |
They don't have enough time with their families. |
E. |
Why do people work so many hours? |
There are some famous buildings in the world.Everyone can recognize(认出)them with their imaginations.For example,when you see a picture of a sports stadium(体育场)that reminds you of a bird's nest,you probably know it is the Olympic stadium in Beijing.
In fact,other buildings can be recognized more easily.The shape of the building shows the objects people can see inside.In Guizhou,China,people can visit the Meitan Tea Museum,built in the shape of a big teapot.From far away,the teapot﹣shaped museum looks like some kind of huge work of art.But as one gets closer,the windows make it clear that this is a building.
People who are interested in guitars might want to visit the Guitar Museum in Tennessee,USA.The building is shaped like a guitar,inside visitors can see all kinds of guitars and learn about famous guitar players.
One of the newest funny﹣shaped museums is a pottery(陶器)museum in Korea.This museum,built in 2011,is shaped just like a traditional Korean pot.Along with seeing examples of pots and tools used for making pots in the museum,visitors can try to make their own pots there.
根据短文内容,判断下列各句正(T)、误(F).
71、People can recognize some famous buildings with their imaginations.
72、According to the colors of some buildings,we can guess what objects are inside.
73、The Meitan Ten Museum looks like a huge cup with windows.
74、If you are interested in guitar players,you can visit the museum in China.
75、You can try to make your own pots in the pottery museum in Korea. .
China is a great country with a long history,It has its own special cultures.Do you know some of them?
(1) It is a special dance that has been popular for centuries in china.Over ten people work together to wave a dragon made of paper or cloth.People in many places organize this activity to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
(2) It is a kind of fighting style that has developed over the centuries in China.Many people practice it to keep healthy,More and more foreigners are crazy about it.The movie called kung Fu Panda is welcome all over the world.
(3) It is a singing performance,People regard it as one of the cultural treasures of China.It mixes music,drama and acrobatics(戏剧和杂技)together.Mei Lanfang is one of the greatest performers.
(4) It is one of the oldest artistic traditions in China.The painters make the pictures with soft brushes,If the painter is famous,the work with his seal(印章)will be much more valuable.
(5) It is perhaps the most popular board game played by millions of people in China.Two players play it on a board with 32pieces.The player who catches the enemy General can win the game.
根据上面每段话的陈述内容,从方框中选出与其匹配的名称.
A. |
Chinese Chess |
B. |
Chinese Painting |
C. |
The Dragon Dance |
D. |
Chinese kung fu |
E. |
Beijing Opera. |
阅读短诗中女孩和小鸟之间的对话,选择正确答案.
61、According to the poem,the girl wants the bird to .
A. |
read a poem |
B. |
sing a song |
C. |
feed a baby |
D. |
plant a tree |
62、The underlined word"fright"means in Chinese.
A. |
惊吓 |
B. |
快乐 |
C. |
兴奋 |
D. |
幸福 |
63、The girl will give to the bird if it comes with her.
A. |
some leaves |
B. |
some water |
C. |
some cookies |
D. |
some sugar |
64、The bird's home is ,and it doesn't want to leave.
A. |
in the grass |
B. |
in the hand |
C. |
in the hole |
D. |
in the tree |
65、There are babies in the bird's home.
A. |
five |
B. |
four |
C. |
three |
D. |
two. |