Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material. These gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others. George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new. Losing this favourite thing was almost like losing a child to him. Bad luck! George lost his expensive gloves on New Year’s Day....
Back home, George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones again, he would have to replace (换) them very soon. If he bought a new leather pair, it would cost $50 now. He was sad that people no longer returned things they found on the road.
After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he went into Value Mart again to see if his gloves had been returned to the Lost and Found Office(失物招领处). “What colour are they?” the woman in the office asked again. “Black,” he gave the same answer.
She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of men's leather gloves. “Are they?” “Yes! Those are mine!”
George explained, with great joy in his eyes.Why did George decide to buy the expensive gloves?
| A．Because they were black. |
| B．Because they made him feel good before others. |
| C．Because they have a long history. |
| D．Because they are much cheaper. |
The leather gloves looked new after years because ____.
| A．George took very good care of them |
| B．they were soft and warm |
| C．they were expensive |
| D．George washed them with water. |
About old George, which of the following is true?
| A．He was a very rich man. |
| B．He never bought cheap gloves. |
| C．He believed somebody would return the gloves to him. |
| D．He hadn’t expected to get his gloves back. |
One day, a teacher was giving a speech to his students. He held up a glass of water and asked the class, "How heavy do you think this glass of water is?"
The students' answers ranged from 20 g to 500 g. "It does not matter on the weight itself. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance (救护车). It is exactly the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. "
If we carry our burdens (负担) all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier. "
"What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again.”
We have to put down the burden sometimes, so that we can be refreshed (使恢复) and are able to carry on.
So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can.The teacher brought a glass of water to the class because_________.
| A．he was very thirsty |
| B．his arms were strong |
| C．it was a good example |
| D．he wants to share the water with students |
"A glass of water" in this passage referred to (指)_________.
| A．knowledge | B．the burden | C．the time | D．the money |
According to the teacher, you may feel_________ if you put down the burden sometimes.
| A．more stressed | B．much heavier | C．more relaxed | D．much happier |
This was a lesson about_____
| A．how to relax oneself in life |
| B．how to solve a physics problem |
| C．how to keep fit by drinking water |
| D．how to study well |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．You could become heavier and heavier if you held a glass of water in your hand. |
| B．All the students in the class knew what the weight of the glass of water exactly was. |
| C．The teacher had a good way of making his lesson clear and easy to be understood. |
| D．All the students can understand the teacher’s lesson. |
| Chinese Restaurant We specialize in banquets and parties. Authentic(正宗) Chinese food. Special lunchtime dishes. licensed and BYO(bring your own)  SUNDAY DIM SUM(点心）LUNCH Situated in Smithfield Shopping centre. Tel: 361 9042 Place: 589 Walkley Road, Smithfield |
Hamburger Joe’s Dine in or take away 7 days a week. Friendly, polite waitress service. Pleasant, informal and air-conditioned surroundings. Time: Mon. Noon—10pm Tues. Noon—11pm Wed.—Sat. Noon—Midnight Sun. Noon—9pm Place: 14 Jetty Road, Glenelg Tel: 295 7783 |
The Seafood Inn Licensed Café We offer lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere（气氛）with indoor or outdoor seating. We have an interesting wine list and freshly prepared foods. Time: Tuesday to Friday 12:00—3:00 pm 6:30—11:30 pm Tel: 306 2481 Place: 482 Spring Street, Carlton |
Peppi’s Italian Restaurant Pasta just like Mama used to make Italian or Australian wines or BYO Time: Open 7 days for lunch and dinner Car parking available Tel: 224 1086 Place: 28 O’Connell ST CITV |
| Pizza Palace Pizza ·Beer ·Wine Fully Licensed Full take-away service Special children’s menu Everard Park, Glenelg City |
If you’d like to order some dim sum, you should dial ______________.
| A．361 9042 | B．306 2481 | C．224 1086 | D．295 7783 |
Pizza Palace is the best place for children to eat because ______________.
| A．the waitress service is friendly and polite |
| B．there is a special children’s menu |
| C．there are indoor or outdoor seats |
| D．it’s close to Smithfield Shopping centre |
How many hours a day is the Seafood Inn open from Tuesday to Friday?
| A．3. | B．5. | C．8. | D．12. |
The address of Hamburger Joe’s is ______________.
| A．589 Walkley Road, Smithfield | B．14 Jetty Road, Glenelg |
| C．28 O’Connell ST CITV | D．482 Spring Street, Carlton |
Which statement is wrong?.
| A．Peppi’s Italian Restaurant allows you to bring your own drinks |
| B．You can’t buy breakfast at Hamburger Joe’s |
| C．You can enjoy authentic Chinese food in Chinese Restaurant |
| D．You can dine in or take away from Pizza Palace |
Ma Yan is not really a writer. But this 15-year-old girl has written a book that has moved many people around the world. “Ma Yan’s Diary” tells us about Ma’s life. She lives in a poor village called Zhangjiashu in Tongxin, Ningxia, and she has no money to go to school. But she is brave and has a strong desire（欲望）to go to school.
Her mother gave her diary to a French reporter, Pierre Haski when he went to Zhangjisshu in 2001. Now, it has been published（出版） in France Italy, Germany, Japan and China.
Ma is now a Junior Three student at Yuwang Middle School in Tongxin. Before this, she had to leave school twice. When she had to stop going to school the first time, her mum told her there was no money for her to go to school. She worked for 21 days and saved 13 yuan. With this money, she went back to school. The second time, her family told her she had to leave school but her two brothers could stay.
“I want to study,” Ma wrote in her diary. “Why can boys study but girls can’t? It would be wonderful if I could stay at school forever.”
Ma loves school so much because she wants to have a better life.
“My parents work hard in the fields but they are still poor. They have no knowledge. Most girls in my village leave school early and get married young. I don’t want that kind of life,” Ma said.
After her story became known, many French student sent money to her. Ma’s dream is the same as ever. She hopes to go to Tsinghua University and become a reporter. “Then , I can find poor kids like me and help them, ” she said.Which of the following can describe Ma Yan’s character（性格）best?
| A．Brave. | B．Pretty. | C．Lucky. | D．Poor. |
Now you can find “Ma Yan’s Diary” in all the following countries except (除了)_____.
| A．Germany | B．Britain | C．Japan | D．France |
Which of the following is the main（主要的） reason for Ma Yan’s Diary to be published?
| A．Her mother gave her enough money to publish the book. |
| B．She wrote about the poor life in her village. |
| C．She is very good at writing. |
| D．Her diary was read by a French reporter. |
Which is the reason for her leaving school for the second time?
| A．She had to help her mother do some housework. |
| B．Her brothers studied better than she did. |
| C．Girls were not equally treated（平等对待）in their village. |
| D．She didn’t study hard. |
Ma Yan wants to study because she wants to __________.
| A．teach her parents knowledge |
| B．get more money for her study in Tsinghua University |
| C．become more famous |
| D．get more knowledge to change her own life |
Happy Middle School is a bilingual (双语) school for children of 6-15. Now we want a cook, library assistant(助理), a PE teacher and a language(语言) teacher.
| Job |
Age |
Language |
Skill |
Other terms (条件) |
| cook |
25- 40 |
Chinese |
can cook Chinese and Western(西方的) food |
healthy |
| Library assistant |
20 - 35 |
Chinese and English |
read different kinds of books |
careful |
| PE teacher |
20- 40 |
Chinese and English |
major in(主修) PE |
healthy and strong |
| language teacher |
25-40 |
Chinese and English |
major in English |
healthy and kind |
Which of the following can go to Happy Middle School?
| A．A four-year-old child. | B．A ten-year-old child. |
| C．A sixteen-year-old child. | D．A five-year-old child. |
Happy Middle School doesn't want .
| A．a cook | B．a nurse | C．a library assistant | D．a PE teacher |
Which of the following may not speak English?
| A．The cook. | B．The library assistant. |
| C．The PE teacher. | D．The language teacher. |
The cook can cook .
| A．Chinese food | B．Western food |
| C．Chinese and Western food | D．everything |
Which of the following doesn't a PE teacher need?
| A．He majors in PE. | B．He must he healthy and strong. |
| C．It can speak Chinese and English. | D．He can cook Western food. |
Hello, my name is Sandy. My dream house is on a beach. It has two gardens. The front garden is large with many beautiful flowers and trees. We can take a walk and enjoy the beautiful flowers in it. There is a swimming pool in the back garden. We can swim there at any time.
On the ground floor, there is a big hall. You can see it after you walk past the front door. On the right of the big hall is a wonderful living room. There we can chat with friends, have a good rest, watch TV and enjoy different kinds of entertainments (娱乐). On the left, there is a computer room and a study. They are mine. I want to be a computer game designer, so the computer room is my favourite.
On the first floor, there are six bedrooms, and each has a modern bathroom. When my friends stay with me, they can have a bath in their own rooms. There is a big bed in each bedroom. So we can sleep comfortably.
Well, that is my dream house. Don't you think it's wonderful?Sandy has ____ in the front garden of her dream house.
| A．a swimming pool | B．a computer |
| C．many flowers and trees | D．a hall |
Sandy can _ in the back garden of her dream house.
| A．swim | B．sleep comfortably |
| C．cook delicious meals | D．watch TV |
Which room does Sandy like best?
| A．The kitchen. | B．Her bedroom. | C．The bathroom. | D．The computer room. |
Sandy and her friends can do the following things in the living room EXCEPT (除了 ).
| A．watching TV | B．having a good rest |
| C．playing ball games | D．chatting with each other |
How many bathrooms are there on the first floor?
| A．Six. | B．Eleven. | C．One. | D．Fifteen. |