When I was young, I always helped my grandfather in the fields. As I worked beside him, he to tell a story about a man named Joe, and his wife, who moved to a new farm with their three sons. They were setting into the new place a nearby farmer told Joe that there was gold in the earth. Joe was very , and told his sons about it.
They began to dig in one corner, and they got to the end of the field. At the same time, Joe thought he would some crops where the earth had been . The plants included corn, tomatoes, potatoes, etc. His sons continued to dig through the soil, made up their mind to find the gold. Since soil was being turned, Joe could plant more crops. Joe had never farmed before, but it had always been his .
As different crops came ready to be harvested, Joe started to that there were more vegetables than he and his family could ever . One of Joe’s neighbors suggested that he a vegetable shop. Joe and his wife did that very thing. They called it Joe and Family Vegetable. Joe even had to leave some crops in the fields, he had more than enough to supply the vegetable shop.
This went on for years, and Joe and his wife became quite from their little vegetable shop. They were even able to their sons to college.
Remember the beginning of the story, when Joe was told by his new neighbor that there was gold in the land? Well, the truth is, Joe’s of the English language was less than perfect. His new neighbor friend actually meant that his land had rich . So you can see where the concept（概念）of gold comes from.
A．feared B．agreed C．used D．failed
A．while B．as C．when D．after
A．happy B．disappointed C．angry D．calm
A．harvest B．plant C．water D．feed
A．controlled B．burned C．destroyed D．turned
A．more B．most C．much D．few
A．job B．problem C．pity D．dream
A．realize B．promise C．review D．reply
A．feed B．sell C．plant D．eat
A．take up B．set up C．turn up D．make up
A．now B．though C．so D．because
A．careful B．rich C．alone D．cheerful
A．bring B．take C．send D．make
A．understandin B．knowledge C．thinking D．skills
A．mud B．gold C．soil D．material
People usually talk about two groups of colors: warm colors and cool colors. Warm colors are red, orange and yellow. They usually make people more . For example, red is exciting. Therefore, sociable(好交际的)people, those who like to work with others like. Cool colors are green, blue and purple. These colors can make people . When people are in a place with cool colors, they are usually quiet. People who like to spend time often prefer blue.
Scientists say that time seems to pass more slowly in a room with warm colors in a room with cool colors. They that a warm color such as red and orange, is a good color for a restaurant. People who are don’t want time to pass quickly. Cool colors are better for offices or factories, people who work there want time to pass quickly.
Scientists don’t know why people think some colors are warm and others are cool. However, almost agrees that warm colors remind people of warm days and cool colors remind them of cool days. Why? Because in the north, the is low and the sunlight looks quite blue during winter. And the sun is higher during summer and the hot summer sunlight looks yellow.
A．active B．quiet C．serious D．relaxed
A．orange B．red C．yellow D．purple
A．stand up B．warm up C．calm down D．break down
A．again B．quickly C．carefully D．alone
A．and B．except C．or D．than
A．suggest B．plan C．pretend D．decide
A．reading B．thinking C．eating D．sleeping
A．so B．because C．but D．although
A．nobody B．anybody C．everybody D．somebody
A．lighting B．restaurant C．room D．sun
John Thomas was a student, but he had been a famous champion(冠军). Everybody at Boston University liked this tall, quiet boy. Once he was hurt, everybody at Boston University was . People all over the country about John Thomas and often asked, "Will he ever jump again?"
John's mother went to the hospital to see her son. She looked at his leg. Then she looked into his . She knew what her son would . "You're going to jump again, John, I know it," she said." will be all right."
If John hoped to jump again, he would have a to do. He began at once. Even in his hospital bed John started to exercise. He used a wheel(轮子) and other metal things. Soon his looked like a machine shop!
It was May when John the hospital. "Is it all right if I go camping this summer?" he asked the doctors.
"Yes," the doctors said. "But take it easy on that foot."
John took only walks at first. He was taking it easy on his foot. But not on anything else. He went swimming and did other kinds of exercises. He exercised his body cried for a rest. Some days later, he exercised a little . In late summer John went back to . He asked if he could practise with the football team. Football wasn't his favorite, but he had to get that leg again! He worked hard. "No one pushed him as hard as he pushed himself," said one of his friends. "To a champion fighting back is a wonderful thing to watch."
A．sorry B．scared C．alone D．tired
A．thought B．talked C．heard D．moved
A．broken B．lost C．missing D．dead
A．face B．foot C．eyes D．leg
A．make B．use C．agree D．do
A．Nothing B．Anything C．Something D．Everything
A．little B．lot C．few D．bit
A．chair B．classroom C．home D．bed
A．reached B．called C．left D．found
A．short B．long C．quick D．fast
A．a. after B．if C．until D．when
A．later B．better C．more D．less
A．school B．hospital C．shop D．church
A．thick B．strong C．straight D．hard
A．look B．hear C．know D．see
Mike always loves ships(轮船). When he was a child, he said, “I’m going to a naval soldier (海军士兵) when I grow up.” But his eyes were not very , so he could not join the navy(军队).
Then he said, “I’m going to a ship and travel around the world.” But ships were very expensive, and Mike did not have enough .
Last summer Mike found a swimming . He didn’t have to much for the lessons, so he began going to the school on weekends. Now he is a good swimmer.
Last week a little boy said to him, “You’re a very good swimmer. do you learn to swim so well?”
“I’m not good at all,” Mike said. “ I’m in the water, I say to myself, “There are fishes behind me!” Then I’m very afraid (害怕的), and I quickly.”
A．am B．is C．was D．be
A．big B．beautiful C．good D．strong
A．buy B．see C．show D．draw
A．food B．work C．time D．money
A．park B．school C．pool D．mall
A．pay B．use C．take D．send
A．Where B．How C．Who D．What
A．If B．When C．Though D．Because
A．interesting B．kind C．dangerous D．different
A．run B．ride C．swim D．drive
Dear Mum,
I’m writing to you from America. You don’t know how happy I am. I ____ many new friends here. They are very helpful. Last week I got a fever and _____ stay in bed for three days. They helped me a lot with my lessons.
Cathy is one of my good friends. She has a round face___ a pair of glasses. She is two months older than I am, but a little ___. She works _ and____all her lessons. We like chatting with each other at lunchtime. After school,we always go home together ____we live in the same street. Sometimes we dance for an hour before going home. She dances____than any other student. She wants to be a ___when she grows up.
At the weekends, Cathy usually goes swimming. I sometimes go swimming with her. I think it’s a good way to _______. We always have a good time.
Write soon.
Love
Lanlan
A．made B．depended C．took D．Kept
A．must B．should C．had to D．may
A．has B．have C．with D．on
A．longer B．shorter C．taller D．older
A．hardly B．good C．careful D．hard
A．is good at B．was bad in C．is well in D．was worse at
A．so B．because C．and D．but
A．good B．well C．best D．better
A．singer B．cook C．dancer D．writer
A．keep health B．make fit C．stay healthy D．be health
My son lives in a town in France. It is a wonderful but busy town. People there are very kind. On the old streets, there are many . You can eat a lot of delicious food there. My son is a in a restaurant. He makes Chinese food for it. It is very to go shopping because there are many supermarkets and shops. There is a big cinema near my son's home, he can see great films there. People in the town will feel bored（无聊）because there are a lot of things to do. Also, it is easy for them to a bus to get to the city centre from their town.
However（然而），I like the nature（自然） .So I would like to live in the country（农村）. Here, I can the field and sunflowers. Sometimes rabbits run into my garden. I think it's very to be in this kind of fun place.
my home! You will feel very happy here.
A．hospitals B．restaurants C．museums D．schools
A．waiter B．waitress C．manager D．cook
A．busy B．hard C．easy D．heavy
A．after B．so C．if D．but
A．always B．usually C．often D．never
A．take B．by C．make D．with
A．good B．better C．well D．very
A．miss B．leave C．enjoy D．worry
A．difficult B．close C．bad D．comfortable
A．Welcome to B．Go away from C．Stay to D．Play with