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Long ago there was a man with the name Smith. He made a living by making caps. One day he went to sell his caps. He went through a forest. There were many monkeys in it. It was very hot and the man wanted to rest a little. He came up to a large tree, put his caps on the ground, took one of them and put it on his head. Then he lay down and soon fell asleep.
“Where are my caps?”Smith cried when he woke up. He looked up and saw many monkeys in the trees and each monkey had a cap on its head.
“Give me back my caps!”The man shouted at the monkeys. But the monkeys didn’ t understand him. They only laughed. The man got very angry, took off his own cap, threw it on the ground and cried,“If you want all my caps, you may take this one, too!”
And what do you think happened? The little animals did the same. Each monkey took off its cap and threw it on the ground. The man was very glad. He quickly collected(收集) all his caps and went on his way.The cap-maker was so tired ______.
A. to have a rest
B. that he wanted to sell his caps in the forest
C. that he had to stop for a restHe ______ and lay down and fell asleep soon.
A. put all his caps on his head
B. put all his caps on the ground
C. put one of his caps on his headWhen the man woke up, he found______.
A. each monkey had a cap on its head
B. some monkeys were stealing(偷) his caps
C. the monkeys were laughing at him The man cried and told the monkeys ______.
A. to return his caps B. not to get away with his caps C. to buy his caps At last the monkeys threw the caps on the ground because ______.
A. they took pity on him
B. they liked to do the same as men did
C. they didn’ t like the caps
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An experienced teacher is offering private lessons in English.
Please email me at the address below and tell me:
◆Your age
◆Reasons for learning English
◆Your level of English
◆Areas that you need to focus on – grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, etc.
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From: Li_Hua@gmail.com
To: daniels_m@mail.com
CC…:
Subject: English Lessons
Dear Mrs. Daniels,
I recently saw your advertisement on the university website offering private English lessons. I’m very interested in your private lessons and would like some more information.
I am a student at Aston College here in Hong Kong studying English, so my language level is already quite good.
However, I feel that I need to improve my listening and speaking skills. This is because I’m planning to study at London University in England next year and I think your lessons will help me to live and study abroad.
Could you send me some more information about the lessons offered, such as where and when they will be held and how much they cost? Also, I would like to know whether you teach students in groups or one-on-one.
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Regards,
Li HuaWhere did Li Hua see Mrs. Daniels’ advertisement?
A.At London University | B.In a newspaper |
C.On the Internet | D.On TV |
Why did Li Hua write the email?
A.To make friends with Mrs. Daniels |
B.To apply to study at London University |
C.To get more information about Mrs. Daniels’ lessons |
D.To find out more information about Aston College |
Which of the following information did Li Hua NOT mention in his email?
A.His age | B.His reasons for learning English |
C.His language level | D.The language skills he wants to focus on |
Li Hua wants to take the lessons to improve his______.
A.listening and writing | B.writing and speaking |
C.listening and grammar | D.listening and speaking |
What can we learn about Li Hua from his email?
A.He is now living in England |
B.He is a student in Hong Kong |
C.His level of English is very low. |
D.He is studying at London University. |
The Vieira family moved to the United States in 1981. At that time, they decided to stop speaking Spanish at home and only communicate in English. This was because they were now living in an English-speaking country.
Now the Vieira children are adults, and they sometimes travel to Spain to visit their family and friends. But they cannot communicate with them. Unfortunately this is common. When people move to new countries, they often leave their own customs and mother language behind. This is a mistake because there are many benefits to knowing more than one language.
One advantage of speaking more than one language is that you can communicate directly with more people around the world. You do not have to depend on others to talk for you, so you’re more independent. People who know only one language must use others to help them communicate.
Furthermore, speaking a second language also allows people to experience other cultures and customs more effectively. Local expressions, vocabulary, and even jokes can have a powerful effect on a person’s understanding of another culture. So, knowing more than one language increases your knowledge of other cultures.
Finally, having more multi-language speakers improves relationships between countries. If people from different countries can communicate well, the world can become closer. Countries will then have more respect for each other and better understand each other’s problems.
The benefits of knowing more than one language are clear. In fact, there are no disadvantages. It is very sad that many people don’t try to learn another language. It is even worse when people let themselves forget their mother language and become silenced.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The benefits of learning other languages. |
B.The reasons why people come to America. |
C.The importance of learning English. |
D.How to learn another language. |
The passage begins with the experience of the Vieira family in order to_______.
A.discuss the need for teaching a new language |
B.introduce the passage’s main characters to the readers |
C.describe the advantages of moving to another country |
D.show the problems of speaking only one language |
The underlined phrase “multi-language speakers” (Paragraph 5) means “people who know ______.”
A.their mother language | B.a new language |
C.more than one language | D.body language |
According to the passage, if you can speak more than one language, you can____.
A.find a better job |
B.make more friends |
C.better understand history |
D.communicate more independently |
Based on the last paragraph, which of the following is the worst?
A.Not knowing another language. |
B.Forgetting one’s mother language. |
C.Refusing to learn another language. |
D.Failing to communicate with others. |
Lu Xun is one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century. Besides his famous stories, he also wrote many influential articles about the living conditions of Chinese people.
Born in 1881 to a wealthy family, Lu Xun had a happy childhood. In 1893, however, his grandfather, a senior government official, was put into prison for taking money. At the same time, his father became seriously ill. From that time on, his family were no longer accepted by their relatives and friends. These early experiences greatly influenced his writing.
By the time Lu Xun arrived in Nanjing to study at university in 1899, he already believed that Chinese society had to change and become modern. In 1902 he went to study in Japan. There, he began writing articles for several Chinese student magazines. He showed a gift for writing and translating and he even wrote several books, although none was popular. He returned to China in 1909 because he was in need of money.
After working for several years as a teacher in Beijing, Lu Xun again returned to writing. In 1918, he wrote his famous short story Diary of a Madman. It was the first Chinese novel published using the everyday language that people spoke, which helped make it a great success. This, together with his novel The True Story of Ah Q (1921), made Lu Xun a leading Chinese writer.
Although successful, Lu Xun still worried greatly about China’s future. In 1926, he moved to Shanghai and gave up writing stories in order to devote himself to what he called “pen warfare”. He now only wrote articles which called on the people to fight against the government. For this, the government stopped him from publishing any more books. He was forced to write his articles using false names.
Since his death in 1936, Lu Xun’s importance and influence have grown. Today, many of his writings are included in school textbooks and his works are read by millions around the world.Which of the following greatly influenced Lu Xun’s writing according to the passage?
A.The people he met in Japan. |
B.The experiences in his early life. |
C.Working as a teacher in Beijing. |
D.His father’s being put into prison. |
According to the passage, why was Lu Xun’s story Diary of a Madam so popular?
A.It was based on Lu Xun’s diary. |
B.It was the first novel to use everyday language. |
C.Its story took place in modern times. |
D.It was written using a western style. |
The underlined word “This” (Paragraph 4) refers to.
A.the success of Diary of a Madman |
B.the use of everyday language |
C.the first Chinese novel |
D.The True Story of Ah Q |
After moving to Shanghai, Lu Xun mainly wrote.
A.funny stories |
B.articles about himself |
C.articles against the government |
D.stories about government officials |
In what order did these events take place in Lu Xun’s life?
a. The government stopped him from publishing books.
b. He wrote Diary of a Madman.
c. His father became ill.
d. He moved to Shanghai.
e. His writings were put into textbooks.
A.c-a-b-d-e | B.c-b-d-a-e |
C.a-c-d-b-e | D.a-d-b-c-e |
Once when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. Finally, there was only one family between the ticket office and us. This family made a big impression on me.
There were eight children, all probably under the age of 12. You could tell they didn’t have a lot of money. Their clothes were not expensive, but they were clean. The children talked excitedly about the clowns. It was clearly a very important day out for them. The father and mother seemed happy as they could be.
The tickets lady asked how many tickets the father wanted, he proudly answered, “Please let me buy eight children’s tickets and two adults’ tickets, so I can take my family to the circus.”
The ticket lady told him the price.
The man’s wife lowered her head. There was no longer a smile on the man’s face. He quietly asked, “How much did you say?”
The ticket lady again told him the price.
The man obviously didn’t have enough money. But how could he tell his kids the bad news?
Seeing what was happening, my dad took a $20 note from his pocket and dropped in on the ground. (We were not rich ourselves at all!) He then tapped the man on the shoulder and said, “Excuse me, sir, you dropped this.”
The man understood my father was helping him. He picked up the money, looked straight into my dad’s eyes, and in tears replied. “Thank you. This really means a lot to me and my family.”
Although we did not go to the circus that night, we didn’t go without.Why does the writer say “Their clothes were not expensive, but they were clean” ( Paragraph 2)?
A.To show the children were well looked after. |
B.To show cheap clothes could be popular. |
C.To show how hard the mother worked. |
D.To show how rich the family were. |
Why was the poor man unhappy after he spoke with the ticket lady?
A.He had lost his money. | B.His children were noisy. |
C.The tickets were sold out. | D.The tickets were too expensive. |
Who did the $20 note belong to?
A.The poor man . | B.The writer’s father. |
C.The poor man’s wife. | D.The ticket lady. |
Why was the poor man in tears at the end of the story?
A.He found the money he lost. | B.He wanted others to help him. |
C.He made his children unhappy. | D.He was thankful for the kindness. |
Which of the following statements is probably true according to the passage?
A.The poor mans saw the circus that night. |
B.The two families became close friends. |
C.The writer’s father earned some money. |
D.The writer saw the circs that night. |
One day when Jack was walking inthe park, he saw a woman he knew sitting on a bench(长椅)with a dog beside her. The dog was looking up at the woman.
Jack walked up to the woman and said, “Hello. Sue, how are you? May I sit and talk with you for a while?”
“Of course, please sit down,”Sue said.
Jack sat down next to Sue on the bench, and they talked quietly together.
The dog continued to look up at Sue, as if waiting to be fed.
“That's a nice dog”Jack said, pointing(指向)at the animal.
“Yes, he's handsome. He's a bit of a mixture(混合) but that's not a bad thing.
He's strong and healthy”
“And hungry,” Jack said. “He hasn't taken his eyes off you. He thinks you've got
some food for him.”
“That's true,”Sue said, But I haven’t.”
The two friends laughed and then Jack said, “Does your dog bite?”
“No,” Sue said. “He's never bitten anyone. He's always gentle and good-tempered
(好脾气).”
Hearing this, Jack decided to pet the dog. He put out his hand and touched the
animal's head. Immediately it jumped up and bit him.
“Hey!” Jack shouted. “You said he didn't bite.”
“No, I didn't,”Sue replied. “You asked,if my dog bit, and I said no.What did Jack do when he saw the woman?
A.He walked past her. |
B.He asked to sit next to her. |
C.He spoke angrily to her. |
D.He spoke to her dog. |
The dog looked_________.
A.angrily at Jack | B.sick |
C.as if he would bite Sue | D.hungry |
Jack thought that the dog
A.was ill | B.belonged to Sue |
C.was terrible | D.belonged in a zoo |
The underlined word “pet” should be ______________in Chinese.
A.宠物 | B.喜欢 |
C.敲打 | D.抚摸 |
From the story, we can know______________.
A.Jack and Sue talked about the same dog |
B.Jack asked Sue a right question |
C.Jack was bitten by Sue's dog |
D.Jack asked Sue a wrong question |