Arriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.
During the first week of his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport.
He reported the case to the police and then sat there, lost and lonely in a strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one.
Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband's name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can(垃圾桶) that had been left out on the footpath.
My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a halfwritten letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend.
That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?
A.Go shopping. | B.Find a house. |
C.Join his family. | D.Take a vacation. |
The girl's parents got Rashid's phone number from________.
A.a friend of his family | B.a Sydney policeman |
C.a letter in his papers | D.a stranger in Sydney |
What does the underlined word “restored” in the last paragraph mean?
A.Showed. | B.Sent out. |
C.Delivered. | D.Gave back. |
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate and enter the new year with a smile on your face. This year, there’re plenty of local activities for all ages and interests, so the smiles will come easily.
BLUE CONCERT
Blues band the Coyotes is playing at the Dance Barn,at 8 Barn View in Sudden Valley, The show will start at 9 p. m. and benefit the charity Bikers Fighting Cancer. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 224-2308 for more information.
NEW YEAR’S LAUGHS
Ring in the New Year and laugh out the old one at the Upfront Theatre Comic improvisers will hit on all the highlights of the year with The Last Laugh of 2008. The 9 p. m. show will cost $15 and is open to all ages. The 11 P. m. show is to 21 and older and costs $18, which includes a champagne (香槟酒) toast. Call 733-8855 for more information.
MAZE
For a fun activity earlier in the evening,walk the labyrinth (迷宫) at the Leopold Crystal Bellroom. Wander through the maze, based on the French Chartres Cathedral, for free from 4 to 9 P. m. Call 752-0048 for more information.
COUNTRY DANCING
At the Bellingham Eagles Hall, live local music will help get the dance started at 8 p. m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for kids 12 and younger. For more information, call 676-1554.In what way do these activities have in common?
A.They’re all held in the same day. |
B.They’re all held by the same organization. |
C.They’re all organized for children. |
D.They’re all about the dancing and music. |
Which of the following activities may be free for Tom aged 16?
A.COUNTRY DANCING. |
B.NEW YEAR'S LAUGHS. |
C.MAZE. |
D.BLUE CONCERT. |
If you want to know something about the Coyotes at 8 Barn view, you'd better call _______.
A.676-1554 |
B.733-8855 |
C.752-0048 |
D.224-2308 |
Which of the followings will be the highlights of NEW YEAR'S LAUGHS?
A.Wander through the maze. |
B.The champagne toast. |
C.Its live music. |
D.The Last Laugh of 2008. |
It can be inferred from the text that ___________.
A.$10 is enough to book a ticket to Blue Concert |
B.you can read the text on a telephone book |
C.all these activities are international ones |
D.New Year’s Laughs will hold shows three times |
Talk about a real-life hero! Ten-year-old Larry Champagne from St. Louis,Missouri, hit the brake (刹车) on a runaway school bus. He saved himself and 20 other kids on board from disaster.
It all happened in one terrible accident. On the way to school, the bus driver, Ernestine Blackman, suddenly fell ill. Seeing the car was running away, the other kids started to scream, but Larry ran to the front and stopped the bus.
“At first I thought, ‘We’re going to die,’” says Larry, “but after I pressed the brake, I felt safe.”
Larry’s speedy reaction made news all over the country. He appeared on TV shows as a hero. The bus company gave Larry a big gift. His school hung a medal of honor around his neck.
“My grandmother always tells me to do what’s right,” says Larry. He thanked his brother, Jerrick, 9, who “helped me get the bus driver up” during the emergency(紧急情况). How did he know how to stop the bus? Larry is something of a mechanic(机械师). He helps his grandfather work on his old truck. “He gets his hands dirty,” says his grandfather. One thing is for certain: Larry knows where to find the brakes.What did Larry do to save the runaway bus?
A.He parked it for the sleeping bus driver. |
B.He helped all the kids climb out through the windows. |
C.He dialed 911. |
D.he pressed the brake. |
When did Larry finally feel safe?
A.When the kids finally stopped screaming. |
B.When the police officers arrived. |
C.Once he pressed the brake, and the bus stopped. |
D.When the bus driver started driving again. |
Larry got the following as praise for his hero action Except _______.
A.appearing on TV shows |
B.a scholarship from his school |
C.a big gift from the bus company |
D.a medal of honor |
Larry thanked his brother Jerrick for __________.
A.helping him get the bus driver up |
B.helping him work on his old truck |
C.teaching him how to find the brake |
D.teaching him how to stop the bus |
The underlined sentence“Larry is something of a mechanic” tells us that ____.
A.Larry’s job is a mechanic |
B.Larry knows something about machines |
C.Larry is a robot |
D.Larry knows nothing about machines |
Are your children liked by their teachers? All parents want their children to impress(给...的印象) their teachers and succeed in school. You can get your children to impress their teachers by following these easy steps.
Make sure they’re prepared. Teachers are impressed by children coming to school prepared to learn. Make sure they have everything they need—pencils textbooks, erasers and so on.
Require them to be active in class. Teach them to ask teachers questions when they don’t understand something. Some children think teachers are bothered by questions, but most teachers are impressed when children take the initiative(采取主动) in asking questions. They should take part in class discussions, giving their opinions politely.
Keep your children healthy. If your children are tired and hungry, they won’t be ready to learn. Children need at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night. Feed your children a solid breakfast and prepare a healthy lunch. Provide them with fruit and other healthy foods—apples or bananas are better for them than cookies.
Make sure that your children do their homework. If they really don’t understand it, discuss it with them patiently. Don’t help them do their homework. Teachers can always tell who it is that does the work.
Teach your children good manners and habits. Children need to arrive at the school punctually, and be polite to their teachers and classmates. Parents need to teach these skills at home. Nothing is sweeter than children who say “please” and “thank you”, and these are children their teachers are certain to love. The first paragraph serves as ________.
A.an explanation | B.an introduction | C.a background | D.a guidance |
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Hungry and tired children can’t focus on their study. |
B.Children should go to school on time and learn to behave well. |
C.Teachers aren’t able to decide if parents do homework for their children. |
D.Teachers are impressed when children take an active part in class. |
The passage mainly tells us that being parents, you should ________.
A.help your children to impress their teachers at school |
B.ask your children to get ready for classes before going to school |
C.teach your children to be polite to both their teachers and classmates |
D.remind your children to observe all the rules when at school |
Read the following posters carefully and answer the questions below.
Basketball Match Rockets VS Lakers DATE: July 19, 7 o’clock; Billy Basketball Club For detailed information, see Paul Burton before Friday lunch time. |
Layla’s Disco No-shop light music show 15 Pembroke Road; Weekdays: 7 pm-11 pm; Sunday closed Over 18s only |
Fashion Show At the Daxing Square Date: May the 1st to the 8th From 7:30 to 11:00 pm Booking agent: Peter Smith— 010-8266 1555 |
KARMA Health Food Restaurant 6 Castle Street Hot and cold vegetable food(素食) Lunch(11:00—14:00) Self-service; Dinner(17:00—21:00) Table-service For bookings, ring 0865-5677665 |
________ can give you more information about the basketball match.
A.John Smith. | B.Tommy Brown. | C.Paul Burton. | D.Tonny Wang. |
Who can’t be allowed to go to the Layla’s Disco?
A.A 30-year-old worker. | B.A 50-year-old doctor. |
C.A 22-year-old manager. | D.A 15-year-old student. |
You must phone ________ if you want to get a ticket for the fashion show.
A.the booking agent | B.the teacher |
C.the manager | D.a postman |
Which of the following food can you have at KARMA?
A.Chicken. | B.Tomato. | C.Fish. | D.Beef. |
People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care. These two days offer a chance to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child-care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one stands for a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services(宗教仪式) to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit their graves. On these days, families get together at home and in restaurants. They often have outdoor BBQs for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephones companies and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays. Which is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?
A.Parents bring children |
B.Parents give love and care to children |
C.Parents educate children to be good persons. |
D.Parents pass away before children grow up |
What do you know from the passage?
A.Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May. |
B.Fewer women worked outside the home in the past |
C.Not all the children respect their parents |
D.Fathers are not as important as mothers at home |
Which do you think is right about “carnation”?
A.It only has two kinds of color. |
B.It is a special kind of clothes people wear on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. |
C.It’s a kind of flower showing love and best wishes. |
D.People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May. |
What do you think “florists” do?
A.They sell flowers |
B.They made bread or pastry |
C.They offer enough room for having family parties. |
D.They sell special clothes for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. |