Have you ever done something foolish and it made you feel so embarrassed(尴尬的)?
Well, that’s exactly how I felt. On a Saturday morning last autumn.I went to town to do some shopping and as I was on my way home from the shop,it suddenly began to rain. I at once ran into a nearby phone box because I didn’t have an umbrella.It was raining so heavily that I had to stay in the phone box until it stopped.
A few moments later,I saw a young man walk up to the phone box,wearing a yellow raincoat and holding a box. I didn’t want to go out into the rain,so I picked up the phone and pretended(假装) I was talking to someone. I thought the man would go away,but he didn’t. He just waited in the pouring rain,and I acted as if I was deep in conversation.
Luckily,the rain stopped after about ten minutes.“Okay,Mum,” I said loudly into the phone,“I’ll see you later. Bye!” I put the phone down, picked up my shopping bag and walked out of the phone box. “I’m sorry I took so long.” I said to the man.
“Oh, I don’t want to use the phone,” he answered, smiling.“I’ve just come to repair it. There is something wrong with it, you see .” I felt myself go red in the face and I hurried away with my head down,feeling a complete fool. That was certainly one of the most embarrassing moments of my life! Why did the writer go to the phone box and stay there?
A.Because she wanted to keep warm. |
B.Because she wanted to wait for her friend there. |
C.Because she wanted to phone her mother. |
D.Because it rained heavily and she had no umbrella with her. |
The writer thought that the young man wanted .
A.to repair the phone. | B.to use the phone. |
C.to stay in the phone box. | D.to clean the phone box. |
How long did the man wait for?
A.About five minutes. | B.About fifteen minutes. |
C.About ten minutes. | D.About thirty minutes. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
A.The story happened on a cold Saturday morning last summer. |
B.The writer telephoned her mother. |
C.The writer was on her way home after doing some shopping,suddenly it began to rain. |
D.The writer knew why the man came here. |
Why was the writer embarrassed?
A. Because she did something foolish.
B. Because she got all wet.
C. Because she made the young man wait so long.
D Because she couldn't get out of the phone box.
Two men are walking in the park. One is Mr Brown , a worker, the other is Mr Black. Mr Brown is going to a chair. It is by the road. Mr Black is after him. Mr Brown finds Mr Black. Now Mr Black begins to walk faster(更快). Because he wants to get to the chair before Mr Black. Now Mr Black begins to walk faster because he also wants to get to the chair first. Then they both run .Mr Black runs faster than (比) Mr Brown. So he gets to the chair first and sits down on it. Mr Brown runs after Mr Black. When he gets to the chair. He sees Mr Black sitting on it. He is sorry to show a notice(通知)with the words“Wet Paint(油漆未干)”to Mr Black . Now Mr Black knows why Mr Brown is going to the chair.Where are Mr Brown and Mr Black?
A.In the garden | B.On the chair |
C.In the park | D.Beside the road |
What are they doing? They are________
A.talking | B.walking to the chair |
C.holding a notice | D.sitting on a chair |
_________ runs after_________at first
A.Mr Black ,Mr Brown | B.The worker, Mr Brown |
C.Mr Brown ,Mr Black | D.Mr Brown, The worker |
________get to chair first.
A.The worker | B.Mr Brown |
C.Mr Black | D.A strange(陌生人) |
Mr Brown goes to the chair because__________.
A.he wants to sit there | B.he wants to talk to Mr Black on the chair |
C.It is his chair | D.he wants to tell people ”Wet Paint” |
American schools begin in September after a long summer holiday. There are two terms in a school. The first term is from September to January, and the second is from February to June. Most American children begin to go to school when they are five years old. Most children are seventeen or eighteen years old when they finish high school.
High school students study only four or five subjects each term. They usually go to the same class every day, and they have little homework for every class. After class they do many interesting things.
After high school, many students go to college. They can go to a small one or a large one. Many college students work after class to get some money for their studies.Most American children go to school when they are years old.
A.four | B.five | C.six | D.seven |
High school students after class.
A. do a lot of homework | B.do many interesting things |
C. often sing songs | D.do lots of reading |
After high school, many students .
A.begin to work | B.stay at home |
C.go to college | D.visit their friends |
Many college students work after class because.
A. they want to get some money for their studies |
B. they don’t have anything to do |
C. their parents ask them for money |
D. their teachers ask them to do so |
From this passage, we know that in America a summer holiday begins in .
A.January | B.September | C.February | D.June |
Dadi Computer Company
LiuYing
Manager
45Nantou,Shenzhen 518000
Tel:0755-6561382
E-mail:ly@hot mail.com
Fax:0755-6660388
Chaoyang Foreign Language School
Chen Lijun
Music Teacher
65 Xigang,Dalian 116000
Tel:0411-4313861
E-mail:Chenlj@shoul.com
Fax:0411-4312789
Dongfang Children’s hospital
Zhang Jing
Doctor
23 Taiping Road,Qingdao,Shandong 266000
E-mail:zhing@yahoo.com
Fax:0532-4313861
New Century Bus Company
SongWei
Baiwanzhuang,Beijing,China 100037
Tel:010-88488970 13501368855(mobile)
BP:63987120-30926What does Chen Lijun do?
A.She is a manager. | B.She is a doctor. | C.She is a teacher. | D.She is a driver. |
Mr Green’s son is ill and feels terrible.He can go to ________.
A.Liu Ying | B.Chen Lijun | C.Song Wei | D.Zhang Jing |
I want to buy a computer, I can call the company at ________.
A.0755-6561382 | B.0411-4312789 | C.13501368855 | D.0532-4313861 |
Jim and his classmates want to go to the Great Wall,they can go to ________.
A.Chaoyang Foreign Language School | B.New Century Bus Company |
C.Dadi Computer Company | D.Dongfang Children’s hospital |
Does Song Wei have an e-mail address?
A.No,he doesn’t. | B.Yes,he does. | C.Yes,he doesn’t. | D.No,he does. |
Eating out is more popular in Britain today than it has ever been. It is reported that British people spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. It seems that many British people are becoming more and more interested in how good their food tastes, and also how healthy it is.
However, eating out can also be expensive, so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends, or having a birthday, many people like to go to a restaurant, and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.
As in all cultures, there are many rules of manners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite to speak with your mouth full when you are eating.
Most British cities have a large collection of food as well as British food, from the very cheap to the very expensive---French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and many, many more.
When people are too tired to cook after work, they often get a “take-away”. This means that they order from a take-out restaurant by telephone, and then go to get it. Many take-out restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door, pay and eat!When do British people often eat in a restaurant?
A.After having a birthday. | B.Before watching a movie. |
C.When they feel tired. | D.If they want to have natural food. |
Many people prefer to eat out nowadays because __________.
A.eating out is cheaper than cooking at home |
B.they can learn more manners in the restaurant |
C.people care more about their food than before |
D.people don’t like to stay at home after work |
From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that _________.
A.British dishes are very expensive | B.Japanese dishes are most expensive |
C.British people like foreign food | D.French food is most popular |
What is the best title of the passage?
A.British restaurant culture | B.British table manners |
C.Best restaurants in Britain | D.Best food in Britain |
As a music teacher for twenty-seven years I have always known that music touches the soul. It can break through all kinds of barriers to reach students in a very special way. It can be the means for each child to find their light.
A few years ago I was blessed with the opportunity to teach pre-school students one afternoon a week. One of my most memorable students was Vanessa. She was five years old, had difficulty walking and could not speak. We mostly sat on the floor for our music lessons and Vanessa liked to sit on my lap. One of her favorite songs was John the Rabbit. It was a call and response song where I sang the call and the students clapped two times while singing the repeating phrase “Oh yes!” Vanessa liked to put her hands together with mine and clap with me. We performed that song during every class Vanessa and I clapped together. She never said or sang a word.
One day late in the school year when the song was finished Vanessa turned around, looked at me in the eye, clapped her tiny hands two times and said the words “Oh yes!” I opened my mouth and could not speak. Through music we had made a connection.
Several years later I came across Vanessa on the street in town. I stopped my car and waved to say hello. She waved back with a big smile on her face and then clapped her hands two times mimicking the song we had performed in our music class. This precious little girl through her connection with music left an impression on me that will last forever.
Every child has the ability to learn and grow. It is up to us educators to discover the way to reach each and every one of our students. We all must find each child’s light.The author thinks music__________.
A.can make children calm down | B.can connect heart to heart |
C.is difficult for pre-school students | D.is a good means to find a job |
According to the second paragraph Vanessa_________.
A.got used to singing songs | B.was too shy to speak |
C.was the youngest in the class | D.enjoyed the author’s class |
When Vanessa spoke the words “Oh yes!” the author felt________.
A.surprised | B.happy | C.frightened | D.satisfied |
What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?
A.The author has been in touch with Vanessa for several years. |
B.Vanessa became as healthy as other children. |
C.The song made a deep impression on Vanessa. |
D.Being a good educator became Vanessa’s dream. |