Where has the Time gone? is the hottest song that has moved thousands of Chinese. Chinese parents give their children endless love and want nothing from them. However, sometimes, daughters and sons are too busy growing up and forget that their parents are getting older and older. What should we do? Let's have a look at a letter of a father's.
Dear son,
One day if you see me old and I am not myself, have patience and try to understand me. If I get dirty when eating..., if I cannot dress..., have patience. Remember the hours I spent teaching it to you. If, when I speak to you, I say the same things one thousand and one times, do not stop me and listen to me. When you were small, I had to read to you one thousand and one times the same story until you get to sleep.
When I do not want to have a shower, neither shame me nor scold(责备)me. Remember when I had to chase you with a thousand excuses I made, in order that you wanted to bath.
When you see me meet something new, give me the necessary time and don't laugh at me. I taught you how to do so many things to eat well, to dress well... to face life.
If I do not want to eat, do not force me. I know well when I need to and when not. When my legs do not allow me to walk, give me your hand the same way I did when you gave your first steps.
When sometimes I lose the memory during our conversation, let me have the necessary time to remember. And if I cannot do it, do not become nervous because the most important thing is not my conversation but to be with you and to have you listen to me.
Yours,
Father What do we know about the Chinese parents?
A.They often get dirty when eating. |
B.They often refuse to take a shower. |
C.They often read stories to their children while sleeping. |
D.They love their children too much and ask for nothing in return. |
According to the father, what should you do when your old parents lose the memory during your conversation?
A.Go on talking with them. |
B.Be with them and listen to them. |
C.Make them calm down. |
D.Leave them alone. |
Why does the writer write this passage?
A.To show a father's love to his son. |
B.To introduce the song, Where has the Time gone? |
C.To show what we should do when our parents are old. |
D.To complain that their children are too busy to look after them. |
Who does the writer write this passage to?
A.Parents. | B.Daughters and sons. |
C.Teachers. | D.Students. |
C
Dear Tom,
I don’t have a good time at my new school.There are too many rules at my school.We have to get to school at seven o’clock every morning.We can’t play games in the classroom after class.We can’t listen to music in the hallways.I don’t like playing the piano,but I have to learn the piano in the music class.And we have to wear uniforms at school.We also can’t eat outside;we have to eat in the dining hall.The food there is awful.I can’t stand the rules here.I never have fun.What can I do?
Yours,
BobWhat does Bob have to do at 7:00?
A.Read English. |
B.Play games. |
C.Eat breakfast. |
D.Get to school. |
“I don’t have a good time at my new school”has the same meaning as“________”.
A.I am not good at learning |
B.I have a good time at my new school |
C.I am not a good student |
D.I never have fun at my new school |
Which one is true according to the passage?
A.We play games in the classroom after class. |
B.Tom likes playing the piano. |
C.Bob has to learn the piano in the music class. |
D.Tom thinks the food there is awful. |
Where can Bob eat at school?
A.In the dining hall. |
B.Outside. |
C.Classroom. |
D.Anywhere as he likes. |
Can Bob listen to music at school?
A.Yes,he can. |
B.We don’t know. |
C.He can listen to music in the hallways. |
D.No,he can’t. |
B
Dear Tim,
Today is Saturday.It’s 7:00 in the evening here.I’m writing to tell you something about my life.My father is watching CCTV news.That’s his favorite program.My brother is playing computer games.My dog Dick is taking a hat to me.He wants me to put it on and go out for a walk with him.What a clever dog!My little sister is practicing(练习) playing the piano.It sounds beautiful today.Outside,I can hear cars and buses coming and going quickly(快).Also there are some boys playing ball games.
It’s really a noisy(嘈杂的) but happy evening.Do you think so?
What are your family doing?I know the time here is thirteen hours ahead of(提前) that in New York.Are you getting up?
Please write to me soon.Best wishes!
Yours,
DenialDenial’s father is ________.
A.listening to the news |
B.watching his favorite TV show |
C.watching a video |
D.listening to music |
The dog wants the writer to put the hat on because ________.
A.he likes the hat very much |
B.he thinks the hat is strange |
C.the weather is too hot |
D.he wants to go out for a walk |
What does the writer think of the piano-playing skill of his little sister?
A.It’s much better(更好). |
B.It’s just as usual. |
C.It’s much worse (更糟). |
D.It’s always so good. |
How does the writer feel when he is writing the letter?
A.Not very good. |
B.Very bad. |
C.Very glad. |
D.Very sad. |
What time is it in New York when the writer is writing the letter?
A.4:00 am. |
B.5:00 am. |
C.6:00 am. |
D.7:00 am. |
阅读理解(每小题2分,共30分)
A
There are many kinds of ants in America.One kind of ants is very strong.People are afraid of them and the other animals are afraid of them,too.
These ants are often in big groups(群).They eat all the animals on their way.They can kill and eat elephants.And they can eat horses,too.Sometimes they can even kill people and eat them.When the ants come near,people leave their homes.But people are sometimes happy after the ants pass by.Because they can see no insects(昆虫) or snakes.Some ants in America can be very ________.
A.ugly |
B.strong |
C.friendly |
D.shy |
People and animals are afraid of ________.
A.a kind of ants |
B.all kinds of ants |
C.small ants |
D.big ants |
People are afraid of the ants because ________.
A.they can eat and kill elephants |
B.they can eat horses |
C.they are often in big groups |
D.they can kill people |
Where are insects or snakes after the ants pass by?
A.They are under the ground. |
B.They go to other places before the ants come. |
C.Ants kill and eat them. |
D.People kill and eat them. |
Which is the best title(题目) for the story?
A.Ants |
B.American Ants |
C.Big Ants |
D.Strong Ants |
C
Mr and Mrs Green had different ideas about where to go that weekend.Mrs Green wanted to go to Florida to see her sister,but Mr Green didn’t want to go there.He wanted to go to Maine.“Maine is a little cold,”said Mrs Green.“I like swimming,but the water in Maine is usually not warm enough.”
“Florida’s too far,”said Mr Green.“We don’t have enough time to drive there.It’ll take us more than two days.”
Just then,the phone rang.Mr Green answered the phone.It was Mr Green’s mother.“Is that Jim?Please come in the shortest time.I need help.I’m calling from the hospital in Boston.”
They stopped their talking and in no time they both went there.Where did Mr Green want to go that weekend?
A.Florida. |
B.Maine. |
C.Boston. |
D.Washington. |
What does Mrs Green like to do on weekend?
A.Go swimming. |
B.Drive to Maine. |
C.See her parents. |
D.Visit her friends. |
Who called them while they were talking?
A.Mr Green’s father. |
B.Mr Green’s mother. |
C.Mr Green’s friend. |
D.Mr Green’s daughter. |
Where was Mr Green’s mother then?
A.In Florida. |
B.In Maine. |
C.In Boston. |
D.In London. |
Where did they go at last?
A.Boston. |
B.Maine. |
C.Florida. |
D.Nowhere. |
B
James lives in the mountains with his parents.There are not any schools near the farm.He has to study in the town from Monday to Friday.His father often takes him there in his car on Sunday afternoon.And he meets him on Friday afternoon.
The boy likes animals.He can see some near his house and school.But he never visits a zoo.Some of his classmates have been to the zoo and they often talk about the elephants,dolphins,lions,tigers and pandas.He sees them on TV.So he can only listen to them.
It’s Friday today.James’ father will go to the city tomorrow.There’s a big zoo there.The boy asks him to take him there.He agrees.James is so happy that he can’t sleep at night.He gets up early this morning and puts some food in his bag.Can you guess what he does that for?The underlined word“town”in the passage means ________.
A.首都 |
B.省会 |
C.山村 |
D.镇子 |
James is at home ________.
A.on weekends |
B.at night |
C.from Monday to Friday |
D.from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon |
His father takes James to school because ________.
A.he does not like to stay there |
B.he works there |
C.it is far from the farm |
D.he is very free |
James is very happy because ________.
A.he will stay at home tomorrow |
B.he can go to the city tomorrow |
C.he can take his father’s jeep again |
D.he will visit the zoo |
What does James put some food in his bag for?
A.He thinks he will be hungry tomorrow. |
B.He will give it to the animals in the zoo. |
C.He does not know where the restaurants are in the city. |
D.His father does not have any friends in the city. |