Once there was an old man in a town. He always forgot a lot of things. So his wifealways had to say to him, “ Don’t forget this !”
One day he went on a long trip alone. Before he left home, his wife said, “ Now you have all these things. They are what you need for your trip. Take care of your things during the trip.” He went to the station, bought a ticket and got on the train with it..
About half an hour later, the conductor began to see the tickets. He came to the old man and said, “ Will you please show me your ticket ? “ The old man looked for his ticket in all his pockets, but he could not find it. He was very worried. “ I can not find my ticket. I really bought a ticket before I got on the train, “ said the old man.
“ I believe you bought a ticket. All right, you do not have to buy another one.” Said the conductor kindly. “ But how can I know where I’m going ? I can not remember my station!” the old man said sadly. The old man in the story was very_________.
| A．kind | B．poor | C．forgetful | D．sad |
Where is the ticket ?
| A．The old man forgot to buy it. |
| B．The old man could not remember where it was. |
| C．The old man showed it to the conductor. |
| D．The old man’s wife took the ticket away. |
The old man bought the ticket________ he got on the train.
| A．after | B．before | C．as | D．when |
The conductor________ the old man.
| A．didn’t believe | B．laughed at. |
| C．believed | D．felt sorry for |
The old man was sad because__________.
| A．he had to buy another ticket |
| B．he lost all the things his wife gave him |
| C．he did not know where he was |
| D．he did not know where he should get off |
Imagine the situation. You are driving alone in a desert or on a mountain. You have no idea where you are. You passed the last house two hours ago. Then your car breaks down. It is night and it is cold. You have no mobile phone. What do you do? Well, next time take a GPS with you. This invention may be able to help you. It is a device(装置) which uses satellites to find the users’ position. It can find your position within 20 metres. A GPS cannot start your car, but at least you will know where you are.
The GPS, which means the Global Positioning System, is a small radio receiver. It looks like a mobile phone. You can hold it in your hand, or put it in your pocket. It is sometimes put into a watch or a telephone. We also find GPS devices in cars, planes, or boats. Some of these devices have electronic maps, so you know where you are. For example, in a city they can tell you the name of the street.
There are three parts to the Global Positioning System. The first part is the receiver. You can hold it in your hand, or have it fixed into your car, plane, etc. The second part is a group of satellites orbiting the Earth. The receiver contacts at least four of the satellites and calculates its position. The third part of the system is a network of ground stations. They are all over the world. They control the satellites and make sure they are working well.
Some people think that in the future the GPS will be as common as the mobile phone. They are becoming cheaper and more and more accurate. There are also new uses for the GPS. Perhaps they will become like watches. Everyone will have one and you will never be lost again.According to the passage, with the help of the GPS, people ____________.
| A．can’t be lost in a new city |
| B．can’t find their way in different countries |
| C．can learn about the culture of an unknown place |
| D．can spend the least time getting to another place |
We can learn from the passage that __________.
| A．a GPS can help you start your car |
| B．a GPS can’t be put into a watch |
| C．there are three parts to the GPS |
| D．the GPS are becoming more and more expensive |
The underlined word “They” in paragraph 3 means ___________.
| A．Receivers | B．GPS devices |
| C．Satellites | D．Ground stations |
The passage is mainly about __________.
| A．the history of the GPS | B．the introduction of the GPS |
| C．the shape of the GPS | D．the three parts of the GPS |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．All GPS devices have electronic maps. |
| B．The GPS can not only start your car but also know where you are. |
| C．The receiver of the GPS contacts all the satellite to calculate its position. |
| D．The GPS will become more and more common in everyday life. |
When thirty-two-year-old tennis player Andre Agassi made to the final of the U.S. Clay Court Championship in April 2003, he set a new world record: he became the oldest player ever to be number one in the world’s tennis rankings. It was one of the greatest achievements in Agassi’s long and successful career.
Andre Agassi turned professional in 1986 at the age of sixteen. His career soon took off, and in 1990, Agassi was famous around the world, though never having won an important tennis championship. Many people thought he was famous more for his long blond hair and colorful tennis shirts than for his tennis skills. They wondered if he could really win an important tournament.
In 1992, Agassi proved these people wrong by winning one of the greatest prizes in world tennis—the Wimbledon singles final. His first attempt to win this tournament had been in 1987, but he lost his opening game. He then refused to take part in Wimbledon for the next three years. He said his reason for not playing was that the officials refused to allow him to wear his colorful shirts, but some people said it was because he was afraid to lose.
After several more championship victories, Agassi’s luck began to run out. By 1997, the year of his marriage to a movie actress--- Brooke Shields, Agassi’s ranking had dropped to 141st in the world. Many people thought his career was over.
Agassi and Shields divorced two years later, and Agassi made a comeback with a new trainer, a new hairstyle, and new determination. In 1999, he won both the French Open and the U.S. Open and ended the year back as the world’s number one. By 2003, he had earned more than $27 million in prize money, making him one of the most successful tennis players of all times.What is the best title of this passage?
| A．An Amazing Career | B．The World’s Oldest Tennis Player |
| C．Agassi’s life | D．Great Championship Matches |
How old was Agassi when he won his first championship?
| A．sixteen | B．twenty | C．twenty-two | D．thirty-two |
Who are “these people” in “Agassi proved these people wrong…”?
| A．people who beat Agassi in tennis matches |
| B．people who thought Agassi could not win a championship |
| C．Brooke Shields and other movie actresses |
| D．other ranked tennis players |
Which statement is right about Agassi?
| A．He was always lucky to win the championship. |
| B．He was the youngest player ever to be number one in the world’s tennis rankings. |
| C．He took part in Wimbledon in 1987. |
| D．His wife is a dancer. |
Which of these did NOT happen to Agassi in 1999?
| A．He got divorced. | B．He won the French Open. |
| C．He changed his hairstyle. | D．He won $27 million. |
A group of swans flew down to a beach where a crow was jumping around. The crow watched them with distain. (鄙视)。
“You have no flying skills at all!” he said to the swans. “All you can do is to move your wings. Can you turn over in the air? No, that’s beyond you. Let’s have a flying competition. I’ll show you what real flying is!”
One of the swans, a strong young male, took up the challenge. The crow flew up and began to show his skills. He flew in circles, performed other flying tricks, and then came down and looked proudly at the swan.
Now it was the swan’s turn. He flew up, and began flying over the sea. The crow flew after him, making all kinds of comments about his flying. They flew on and on till they couldn’t see the land and there was nothing but water on all sides. The crow was making fewer and fewer comments. He was now so exhausted that he found it hard to stay in the air, and had to struggle to keep himself from falling into the water.
The swan pretended not to notice, and said, “Why do you keep touching the water, brother? Is that another trick?”
“No,” said the crow. He knew he had lost the competition. “I’m in trouble! If you don’t help me, I’ll lose my life…”
The swan took pity on him, took him on his shoulders and flew back to the beach.Why did the crow keep touching the water?
| A．It was showing another flying skill. |
| B．It was struggling to keep itself from falling into water. |
| C．It was thirsty and wanted to drink some water. |
| D．It was enjoying itself by doing so. |
What does the underlined word ‘exhausted” in Paragraph 4 mean?
| A．tired | B．angry |
| C．frightened | D．unhappy |
What can we infer from the passage?
| A．The crow didn’t know flying. |
| B．Flying skills were useless. |
| C．The swan saved the crow because they were good friends. |
| D．The swan was better at long-distance flying than the crow. |
What’s the correct order of the following event?
a. The crow showed off its flying skills.
b. The swan felt pity for the crow and saved it.
c. The crow laughed at the swan’s flying.
d. The crow followed the swan and got into trouble.
e. The crow challenged the swans and a strong young swan accepted it.
| A．c, e, d, a, b | B．a, e, c, d, b |
| C．c, e, a, d, b | D．e, a, d, c, b |
What does the story tell us?
| A．Pride goes before a fall. |
| B．The early bird catches the worm. |
| C．No pains, no gains. |
| D．Practice makes perfect. |
The best way of learnign a language is using it. The best way of learning English is talking in English as much as possible. Sometimes you‟ll get your words mixed up(混合)and people will not understand you. Sometimes people will say things too quickly and you can't understand them. But if you keep your sense of humor(幽默感),you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes you make. Don‟t be unhappy if people seem to be laughing at your mistakes. It's better for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry with you, because they don’t understand what you are saying. The most important thing for learaing Englsih is：“Don't be afraid of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes.”The writer thinks that the best way for you to learn a language is_______.
| A．writing | B．using it |
| C．listening | D．learning grammar |
What should you do in learning Englsih?
| A．Be careful not to make any mistake. |
| B．Write as quickly as you can. |
| C．Speak English as much as you can. |
| D．Laugh more often. |
When people laugh at your mistakes, you should______.
| A．not care | B．be happy |
| C．feel worried | D．be unhappy |
When you make a mistake, you should______.
| A．keep quiet | B．get angry |
| C．be kind | D．keep your sense of humor |
The story tells us:“________”
| A．Only foolish(愚蠢的)people make mistakes |
| B．Few people make mistakes |
| C．People never make mistakes |
| D．There is no one who doesn‟t make mistakes |
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone
do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about
the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job —that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with
close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time.
Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.The best title（标题）of the passage is ________.
| A．Money Makes You Happy |
| B．The Secrets of Happiness |
| C．Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy |
| D．Good Friends Make You Happy |
The second paragraph tells us that ________.
| A．the more friends you have, the happier you will be |
| B．we shouldn’t think about our future |
| C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. |
| D．some people fail to live a happy life |
The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
The writer thinks that ________.
| A．everyone knows how to live a happier life |
| B．it’s wrong to spend time on work |
| C．hobbies take up too much time |
| D．doing good things for someone can make you happier |
Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
| A．Reading a good book. | B．Traveling to a foreign country. |
| C．Playing a sport. | D．Spending time with close friends. |