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I was walking around in a store. I saw an assistant pass this little boy his money back, saying, “I’m sorry, but you don’t have enough money to buy this doll.” I walked toward him and asked him who he wished to give this doll to.
“It’s the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas. She was so sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.” he said.
I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus will bring it to her, and he shouldn’t worry. But he replied to me sadly, “No, Santa Claus can’t bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.” His eyes were so sad while saying this. “My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.” My heart nearly stopped. I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy, “What if we checked again, just in case (万一)you do have enough money?”
“Ok,” he said. “I hope that I have enough.” I added some of my money to his without letting him see and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money left . The little boy said, “Thank you God for giving me enough money!”
I left the store, feeling as if my life had been changed forever.
Whom did the boy want to give the doll to?

A．His mother

B．His friend

C．His sister

D．The writer

The boy finally had enough money for the doll because_________.

A．he didn’t count correctly at first	B．the writer added some money
C．the assistant added some money	D．the assistant made the doll cheaper

How did the writer feel at last?

A．Shy.

B．Nervous.

C．Happy.

D．Angry.

What does the story tell us?

A．We should help other people in need.	B．Money does not matter.
C．We should believe in Santa Claus.	D．We should borrow money when necessary

One day, Mr. Green and his little son were going home. At this age, the boy was interested in all kinds of things and was always asking questions. Now, he asked, “What’s the meaning of the word ‘Drunk’, dad?” “Well, my son,” his father replied, “Look, there are standing two policemen. If I think of the two policemen as four, then I am drunk.”
“But, dad,” the boy said, “ there’s only ONE policeman!”

The bus is very crowded. A man tries to get on, but no one gives a way to him.
“Hey, let me get on the bus.” the man shouts.
“It’s too crowded. You’d better take the next bus.” a passenger says to him.
“But you can’t go without me. I’m the __________.” the man says.

Mr. Black was hit by a car in the street. He was brought to the hospital. His wife who was standing up by his bed said to the doctor, “I think that he is badly hurt.” “I am afraid that he is dead.” said the doctor. Hearing this, Mr. Black moved his head and said, “I’m not dead. I’m still alive.” “Be quiet.” said the wife, “The doctor knows better than you!”

Which is the right word to fill the blank in the second passage?

A．driver

B．teacher

C．doctor

D．singer

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passages?

A．There are only a few passengers on the bus.

B．Mr. Green had drunk a lot before going home.

C．Mr. Black lost his life because of a car accident.

D．Mr. Green and his son saw two policemen on their way home.

In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read the three passages?

A．Advertisement	B．Found and Lost
C．Latest News	D．Fun Time

How often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups, and old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.
Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What’s more, life is always giving new things to the child--- things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well-known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is repeatedly being told not do something or being punished for what he has wrongly done.
When a young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he worked hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the greatest happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.
What is the happiest person according to the passage?

A．A child who can do whatever he likes.

B．An old person who lives in a comfortable life.

C．A grown-up who no longer expects other to pay for him.

D．A person who never wastes his time in his whole life.

What pains does a child have?

A．He has few responsibilities to make life difficult.

B．He doesn’t have to do anything in return.

C．He is not so free to do what he wishes to do.

D．He has to work if he wants to live comfortably.

Which of the following is true, according to the second paragraph?

A．Life for a child is fairly easy.

B．A child is always loved whatever he does.

C．If much is given to a child, he must do something in return.

D．Only children are interested in life.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Life is not enjoyable since each age had some pains.

B．Young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hard.

C．Childhood is the most enjoyable time in one’s life.

D．One is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life.

What will the fourth paragraph most probably discuss following this passage?

A．Examples of successful young men.

B．How to build up one’s position in society.

C．Joys and pains of old people.

D．What to do when one has problems in life.

David Moore taught science at the City School. He needed some expensive books, and so he bought them. He put the books in his car in a quiet street. Then he went to other shops to buy something else. At six he came back to the car. One door was open – and the books were not there! David drove home to Fry Road.
On Friday people read this in the newspaper:
Books: Have you any old books? I buy old and modern books.
Open all day on Saturdays. David Moore, 26 Fry Road.
David stayed at home on Saturday. The first man came at eight. David took him to the kitchen. At half past nine another man arrived. He had a bag under his arm.
“Mr Moore?” the man asked.
“That’s right,” David said. “Can I help you?”
“I’ve got some good books. You buy books, don’t you?”
“Yes. Bring them in. Let me have a look.”
Soon the books were on the dining-table. “Come in now,” David called, “and bring the list.”
A policeman came into the dining-room. He read the names on the books and the names on the list in his hand. They were the same.
“Come with me, sir,” the policeman said to the man.
Mr Moore was a _________.

A．doctor

B．bookseller

C．teacher

D．musician

Mr Moore lived _________.

A．at No. 26 Fry Road	B．in a quiet street
C．close to the police station	D．at the City School

Mr Moore probably bought the books on _________.

A．Wednesday

B．Friday

C．Saturday

D．Sunday

Mr Moore wrote a letter to a newspaper in order to_________.

A．tell people that he had lost some books	B．tell the police station
C．buy the expensive books	D．find who had stolen the books

Mr Moore stayed at home that Saturday because_________.

A．he didn’t like to go out on Saturday

B．he didn’t need to go to school that day

C．he was waiting for the thief to come

D．he was busy with his shop

Travel Arrangements
Date: 15 April, 2013For Miss Li Yan

May 4	Leaving Ningbo Air China Flight CA 111 Please check-in at least two hours before time	10:00 a.m.
May 5	Arrive in Sydney Hotel bus will take you to the hotel	9:30 a.m.
May 5	Holiday in Sydney Check-in: 5 May, 2013 Check-out: 10 May, 2013 Nights: 5
May 10	Visit a local family	12:30 p.m.
May 14	Leave Sydney Qantas Airline Ltd, Flight QF 333
May 14	Arrive in Perth The guide will collect you from the airport for four days return bus trip to Monkey Mia
May 18	Leave Perth Qantas Airline Ltd Flight QF 444	15:30 p.m.
May 18	Raffles Hotel Singapore Check-in: 18 May, 2013 Check-out: 19 May, 2013 Night: 1	11:00 a.m.
May 19	Arrive in Ningbo

How many days will Miss Li Yan’s holiday last?

A．14.

B．16.

C．19.

D．20.

At what time does Miss Li Yan have to be at the airport for her flight from Ningbo?

A．8:00 a.m.

B．9:30 a.m.

C．10:00 a.m.

D．11:00 a.m.

How will Miss Li Yan travel from the airport when she arrives in Perth?

A．By taxi.

B．In a car.

C．On the travel-bus.

D．By plane.

Where will Miss Li Yan be on May 16?

A．In a hotel in Perth.	B．On her return to Sydney.
C．On a flight to Singapore.	D．On a trip to Monkey Mia.

In which city will Miss Li Yan stay before she return to Ningbo?

A．Perth.

B．Sydney.

C．Singapore.

D．Melbourne.

A．Channel 2.	B．Channel 8.
C．Channel 9.	D．Channel 2 and Channel 9.

A．Crayon Shin-chan.	B．Sunrise.
C．Spiderman .	D．The Lion King.

A．Surprised.	B．Disappointed.
C．Interested.	D．Excited.