I was on the escalator in a market. There was an old man who was about five or six people in the front of me. People behind him were all in a hurry and saw him as a rock. The old man knew these clearly and tried hard to step aside.
I remember…Sometimes when walking or driving behind an older person, I’ve gotten impatient and upset.
“I’m sorry. Please forgive me!” said the old man, “I don’t mean to hold you up.” He then tried his best to get off the escalator.
I suddenly saw this in a whole new light. I felt sick to my stomach. The old man was apologizing to everyone, when we should have helped him to calm his fears.
One by one, people went around him quickly.By the time I got to him, I asked,“Sir, can I help you?”
The man thought for a while, then said,“Well, yes, thank you!”
I placed my hand under his left arm and walked away from the rush of people quickly.
“So what are you shopping for, sir?”
“Oh, today is Mother’s Day. I want to buysomething for my neighbor. She’s a single mother and she is always so nice to me.” he said, stopping suddenly as he searched his pocket.
“Oh, it’s here! I always carry them with me,” he said. Then he took out some business cards and handed me one which read:
“John Smith.
Friend to all…enemy to no one!
I said a prayer today and you were the answer.
Thank you!”
“That’s for you,” he said. “Thanks for stopping to help an old man.”
“My friend, you helped me. I discovered why I was unhappy with the world. Now I know how to solve the problem. No more with me!”
| A．Because he was in a hurry. |
| B．Because he didn’t want to be in other people’s way. |
| C．Because the escalator was very crowded. |
| D．Because he was as heavy as a rock. |
| A．the old man tried hard to step aside |
| B．the old man was difficult to get off the escalator |
| C．he was impatient and upset for the old man |
| D．the old man was apologizing to everyone |
| A．Cold. | B．Boring. | C．Warm. | D．Friendly. |
| A．the old man needed the writer’s help then he came |
| B．the writer was always friendly to other people |
| C．the old man believed everyone could be friends |
| D．the old man had lots of friends and no enemies |
| A．we should always help old people |
| B．we should share our enjoyment with our friends |
| C．it was valuable to make friends with the old man |
| D．if we are kind to others, we will be happy in our life |
Hi, I’m Brian. This is the photo of my family. My grandfather is with glasses. He has little hair. The one standing next to him is my uncle. He is wearing a cap. My grandmother has gray hair. She is a kind woman. She is holding my younger brother. He has short curly hair. The woman standing behind me is my mom. She has straight brown hair. There is a little girl sitting on the table. Her name is Cathy. She is my sister. She is wearing a green T-shirt and a pair of green socks. It’s her favorite color. Which one is my father? Well, he is wearing glasses, too. He is in brown shorts and brown shoes. His name is Sam. Now, do you know where he is?How many people are there in the passage?
| A．Five. | B．Six. | C．Seven | D．Eight |
What is Cathy’s favorite color?
| A．Green. | B．Black. | C．Yellow. | D．White. |
How many children do Brian’s parents have?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four |
Who is wearing glasses?
| A．Brian and his father. | B．Brian. |
| C．Brian’s grandpa and uncle. | D．Brian’s grandpa and father. |
Which is NOT true?
| A．Brian has one uncle in the picture. |
| B．Brian’s younger brother has long curly hair. |
| C．Brian’s grandfather doesn't have much hair. |
| D．Brian’s sister wears a green T-shirt. |
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It is said that all dreams serve a purpose（目的）. While there is no agreement among scientists about why we dream, there are many ideas about the different kinds of dreams we have.
One common kind of dream is the repeating dream, in which the same story is repeated again and again, often for many months or even years. Some believe these are a sign people have a problem in their life and once that problem is gone then the dream will stop. Others think they are a way to help people remember something very important.
Another well-known kind of dream is the nightmare. The pictures and stories in such dreams make people very afraid and dreamers usually remember them far more clearly than normal dreams. The cause of such dreams may be seeing something terrifying such as a car accident or some deadly snakes. Others think such dreams may be trying to make a person pay attention to something that is dangerous in their life.
Daydreams happen during wake-time when we forget where we are or what we are doing and find ourselves in a made-up story or unreal world. We often daydream when we are doing something that is not interesting or exciting. They help us think about our future.
Lucid dreams are the most fun. These happen when dreamers suddenly understand that they are dreaming. Instead of waking up, they stay in the dream and are able to control what happens in the dream as if they are making a movie.The underlined word “they” (in paragraph 2) refers to “_________”.
| A．dreams |
| B．problems |
| C．dream |
| D．scientists |
The underline word “terrifying” (in paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to _________.
| A．frightening |
| B．interesting |
| C．disappointing |
| D．amazing |
When might a person daydream?
| A．During a very interesting movie. |
| B．While playing at a fun park. |
| C．While listening to an uninteresting talk. |
| D．When making a movie. |
How do we know if we are lucid dreaming?
| A．We can remember the dream very clearly. |
| B．We can control what happens in the dream. |
| C．We think that the dream is like a movie. |
| D．We feel very nervous after we wake up. |
What is the best title of the passage?
| A．Daydream of You |
| B．Enjoy Your Dream |
| C．What Dreams Mean |
| D．Where Dreams Go |
阅读理解
A man fell out of his plane and fell back into it again. Two people rowed(划) a small boat from New York to England in 56 days. One person was so big that he wouldn’t fit in any hospital room. Would you believe these stories? Well, they may sound strange, but they did happen. James Cornell has more strange but true stories like these in a book called Very Strange People.
Here is part of the contents(目录) of Very Strange People. The contents lists the names of the chapters(章) or parts of the book. It also tells on what page each chapter begins.
ChapterPage
One A Dog’s Life ..........................................3
Two A Lucky Pilot(飞机师) ................... ..............14
ThreeHigh Wire Act(走钢丝) .................... .............33
FourFat Men ............................................... 41
FiveOver the Falls .........................................43
SixA House without an end ................... .............53
SevenRow, Row, Row Your Boat ................. ..............60
EightThe Tower Builder ....................... ..............85 In 1918, Captain Hedley fell off his plane in the sky, but soon he fell back into it again! You may read about this story in Chapter _____.
| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．6 |
One morning in New York City, people saw a man walking on a rope between two tall buildings. You may read this story in Chapter _____.
| A．1 | B．3 | C．5 | D．6 |
The Earl feeds his dogs better than most people do. This story may begin on Page ______.
| A．3 | B．33 | C．1 | D．53 |
Sarah thought she would die as soon as her house was finished. So she kept on adding more and more rooms. Her story may appear on Page _____.
| A．3 | B．43 | C．53 | D．85 |
In Chapter 4, Robert could not enter any hospital room because of _____.
| A．his illness | B．his height | C．his friend | D．his size |
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George Stephenson was born in 1781 in a poor family. He had to start work when he was only eight. When George was fourteen, he became his father’s helper. He spent a lot of time learning about engines. And on holidays he often took one to pieces and studied each piece carefully. Soon he became a very good worker though he could not read or write. He began to learn the English letters when he was seventeen years old. Every day after he did twelve hours of hard work, he walked a long way to have lessons from a young school teacher. On his eighteenth birthday, he wrote his own name for the first time in his life. George invented many things in his life. The train was the greatest one among them. Today when we watch or take trains from one place to another, we will think of this great man -- George Stephenson. In which year did George Stephenson start to help his father?
| A．In 1781. | B．In 1789. | C．In 1795. | D．In 1798. |
He learned about the engine ______.
| A．through reading and writing |
| B．by taking it to pieces and studying each piece carefully |
| C．at lessons from a young teacher |
| D．by asking a lot of questions |
He spent a lot of time learning about engines and soon became ______.
| A．a great man | B．a good maker |
| C．a good worker | D．a good student |
George Stephenson ______ in his childhood.
| A．didn’t go to school |
| B．had lessons from a very good teacher |
| C．lived an easy life |
| D．invented the train |
The passage tells us ______.
| A．everybody should work hard for a living |
| B．one can start studying at school at the age of 18 |
| C．George Stephenson liked working very much |
| D．hard work leads to success |
阅读理解
Dear Fang,
How are you these days? I have been in England for two months. It’s not a long time for a newcomer, and there are still a lot of things to do. Sorry for not being able to write to you soon.
London is an old but beautiful city. There are lots of places of interest to visit. Last weekend I went along Thames River with some friends from Japan, Korea and some other countries. The modern skyscrapers(摩天大楼) among the old buildings impressed(给…留下印象) us deeply. The classes started two weeks after I arrived here alone. Besides the language, I’m trying to learn about the culture as well. British people are quite different from the Chinese. Do you know the people here do not shake hands as much as we do in China? And it’s never a good habit to make noise when you eat. They think it’s impolite.
There is so much to say, but I have to stop.
I will write to you soon again.
Love,
Harry Harry came to London from ________.
| A．France | B．Japan | C．Korea | D．China |
Two months ago Harry came to London _________.
| A．with Fang | B．with his friends |
| C．with his parents | D．alone |
Harry has studied in London _______.
| A．for about two weeks | B．for about two months |
| C．for about one and a half months | D．for about a month |
Last weekend Harry was impressed by _____________.
| A．London’s long history |
| B．the modern skyscrapers |
| C．London’s old buildings |
| D．the English culture |
English people _______________.
| A．do not often shake hands with their friends when they meet |
| B．often shake hands when they meet their friends |
| C．talk aloud when they have dinner |
| D．usually make noise when they eat |