More than anything else in the world, Lion liked being King of the jungle. He walked around, showing off his power and pride.
Each day Lion took a long lazy sleep under the shade of his favourite tree. He always dreamed of weaker animals bowing(鞠躬) before him.
One day Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped over Lion’s huge paws. Lion woke up with a start.“How dare you wake me up!”he shouted angrily. Lion grabbed(抓住) Mouse with one paw.“On the second thought, I’m in the mood for the snack, and you’ll make a delicious meal.”he said.
Mouse cried out,“King Lion, please spare（饶恕） me! If you let me live, I’ll always remember your kindness. And, some day, I might be able to help you.”
“How could such a powerless little mouse ever help me?”That thought made Lion laugh so much that he decided to let Mouse go. A week later, Lion was walking through the jungle on the way to his favourite tree when he stepped onto a hunter’s net. The net scooped him up. No matter how he twisted (扭动) and turned, he couldn’t escape.
When Mouse heard Lion’s frightened shouts, he raced to help. Mouse quickly chewed（咬）through the ropes to make a hole in the net. Soon, Lion moved out and was free. Lion looked down at the little mouse.“Thank you for saving my life,”said Lion, smiling his widest smile. “I was mistaken. You are not a powerless little mouse. You are a great friend!”What did Lion do each day?
| A．He stepped onto a hunter’s net. |
| B．He bowed before weaker animals. |
| C．He showed kindness to animals in the jungle. |
| D．He had a good sleep under his favourite tree. |
. How did Mouse wake up Lion?
| A．He made a hole in the net. |
| B．He shouted at Lion angrily. |
| C．He tripped over Lion’s paws. |
| D．He prepared a delicious meal for Lion. |
Why did Lion let Mouse go?
| A．Because he was trapped in the net. |
| B．Because he took Mouse as his good friend. |
| C．Because he believed Mouse could save him. |
| D．Because he doubted if Mouse could be of any help. |
What do you think of Mouse?
| A．Clever and honest. | B．Silly and lazy |
| C．Humorous and stubborn | D．Proud and selfish. |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Pride makes you lose what you have. |
| B．Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. |
| C．Even the small can show great strength. |
| D．When the cat’s away, the mice will play. |
Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, was not very handsome, and he knew he was not.
One day, Lincoln was walking on the road when he was stopped by an ugly man .The man had a gun in his hand. He took aim (瞄准) at Lincoln’s nose. Lincoln was very surprised, but he pretended(假装) not to be afraid. He asked the man, “What do you want, sir?”“I’ve promised myself,” said the man, “if I find a man who is uglier than I, I’ll kill him.” Then Lincoln looked at the man’s face carefully and then said, “Please take aim at me, sir. If I were uglier than you are, I would not want to live.” The man looked at Lincoln again, after a minute, he said, “You are right!” And he went away.Abraham Lincoln was famous because ____.
| A．he was very ugly | B．he was very handsome |
| C．he was a successful leader | D．he was tall and strong |
Abraham Lincoln was stopped one day on the road by ____.
| A．his enemy | B．a soldier | C．an ugly stranger | D．a handsome man |
The man wanted to kill Lincoln because he ____.
| A．wanted to be the ugliest man | B．was from the south |
| C．was a slave (奴隶) owner | D．was against him |
We can guess that in the end ____.
| A．Lincoln was killed |
| B．the man killed himself |
| C．Lincoln didn’t want to live |
| D．Lincoln saved himself by his wit(机智) |
Nearly all our food comes from the soil（土地）. Some of us eat meat, of course, but animals live on plants. If there were no plants, we would have no animals and no meat. So the soil is very necessary for life. The top of the ground is usually covered with grass or other plants. There may be dead leaves and dead plants on the grass. The waste matter（粪）from animals also falls on it.
All soil needs food. If we do not give it any, the plants will be weak. Farmers found that animals’ waste is the best food for the soil, but chemical fertilizers（化肥）are also very useful. The same crop（庄稼）should not be grown in the same place every year, it’s better to have a different crop. A change of crop and the use of a good fertilizer will keep the land good.Which of the following is true?
| A．All our food comes from the soil. |
| B．Most of our food comes from soil. |
| C．None of our food comes from the soil. |
| D．All our food comes from animals. |
What does the writer tell us in the first paragraph?
| A．Leaves, plants, grass and waste live on each other. |
| B．There would be no animals without meat. |
| C．There would be no plants without animals. |
| D．People, animals, plants and soil live on each other |
Which is the best food for soil in the field?
| A．Chemical fertilizers. | B．Plants and grass. |
| C．Animals’ waste. | D．Different crops. |
Why do we often grow a different crop in the same place every year?
| A．Because we can keep the soil rich this way. |
| B．Because we don’t have enough land. |
| C．Because we want to have a different food. |
| D．Because we do this as a habit（习惯）. |
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When you wish to be a teacher, you may call____.
| A．0411-4313861 | B．010-88488970 | C．0755-6561382 | D．both B and C |
Lucy , aged 26, knows English and French. She has just graduated. Which job is best for her?
| A．Driving for Capes Taxi. |
| B．Teaching at Instant Language Ltd. |
| C．Working for China Airlines. |
| D．None of the above. |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned(提到) in the three ads?
| A．Age. | B．Language. | C．Height. | D．Health. |
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1. Peter and his friend want to rent a small apartment under 900 yuan per month.
2. Jenny wants to rent a 3-bedroom house.
3. Mr. Smith wants to rent a quiet single room.
4. Mr. Black wants to find a fully furnish house.
5. Diana and her family want to rent a 2-bedroom house.
What telephone number should they each dial（拨打）?Mr. Smith
Peter
Jenny
Diana
Mr. Black
| A. 13786731842 B. 66285669 C. 88384558 D. 13986731248 E. 66285666 |
Alice was twenty-three years old, and she was a nurse at a big hospital . She was very kind and all of her patients (病人) likes her very much .
One day she was out shopping. She saw an old woman. The woman was waiting to cross (穿越) a busy street . Alice wanted to cross the street, too. So she went over to help the woman cross the street. When Alice was near her, she suddenly laughed(笑) and said, “ Mrs Green ! You were my patient in the hospital last year.”
Mrs Green was very happy to see her.
“I will help you cross the street, Mrs Green,” Alice said.
“Oh, thank you very much , Alice , ” Mrs Green said and stepped (走) forward (向前). “No, no, Mrs Green,” Alice said quickly . “Wait! The light is still red.”
“Oh,” Mrs Green answered when she stepped back. “I can easily cross the street by myself (我自己) when the light is green .”Was Alice old or young?
| A．She was old. | B．She was young. |
| C．No, she wasn’t | D．Yes, she was young. |
Did her patients like her?
| A．No, they didn’t | B．Yes, they liked her a little. |
| C．Yes, they liked her very much. | D．Sorry, I don’t know. |
Did Alice know Mrs Green?
| A．No, she didn’t remember. | B．Yes, she did. |
| C．No, she didn’t. | D．Sorry, I don’t know. |
When did Mrs Green want to cross the street?
| A．When the light was green. | B．When the light was on. |
| C．When the light was off. | D．When the light was red. |
When did Alice want her to cross?
| A．When the light was on. | B．When the light was red. |
| C．When the light was off. | D．When the light was green. |