There was a pilot and four people in a small plane, Suddenly there was something wrong with machine while it was flying in the air. The smoke was everywhere in the plane. The pilot told the people there were only four parachutes(降落伞),They all became worried and started to make excuse(借口)。
“I must go and mend the machine,”said the pilot, taking one of the parachutes. There was nothing he could do, so he jumped out.
The first person stood up .“I’m a doctor,”he said. “I help people live longer and I save lives.” He also took a parachute and jumped out.
The next person said ,” I must have a parachute .I’m a very clever person. I have to take part in an important sports match. I know I’ll win the game because I’ll be the cleverest person there .” He picked up a pack(包)and jumped out.
Two men were left an old businessman and a young mountain climber. By this time the plane was going down fast. The businessman said ,“Young man, I’m old but you’re still young .You take the last parachute .” The young mountain climber smiled.“Don’t worry,” he said .”We can both jump to safety because there are still two parachutes. Just now the clever person jumped out with my backpack.”All the people became worried because_______________
A.they couldn’t find the parachutes. |
B.they were afraid the plane would be broken and knew there were not enough parachutes for each person |
C.there was too much smoke and they couldn’t jump out from the plane |
D.they saw the pilot jump out first |
The clever man jumped out with_______________
A.a parachute | B.nothing |
C.the pack of the climber’s | D.two parachutes |
All the people only thought of themselves except (除了)__________
A.the pilot | B.the clever man |
C.the doctor | D.the businessman |
From the story we know _________ would die.
A.the clever man | B.the businessman |
C.the pilot | D.the doctor |
__________ was a kind—hearted man.
A.The pilot | B.The clever |
C.The businessman | D.The doctor |
Have you ever heard"You never get a second chance to make a first impression (印象)?" It may sound like an unusual piece of advice, but it is true﹣ ﹣the first impression someone has of you when meeting you for the first time will probably influence how that person reacts toyou in the future.
What is even more interesting is that the brain takes in all the information to create that first impression in about three seconds.When you meet someone for the first time,by the time you have said your name or shaken hands, the other person has already formed (形成) an opinion about the kind of person you are.
So how do you make a good first impression? Being polite and being well﹣dressed is very important.However,the most important way of making a good first impression is your face.Smiling almost always leaves a positive (积极的) impression on people, especially those who do not know you.Most people,generally speaking, are ready to smile back when they are smiled at.
What's more, smiling and being positive helps you to know and get a better understanding of new things. This means that you can possibly be friendlier to people you do not know and be more creative and able to solve problems more quickly. So if you ever need a reason to be happy, think about the wonderful people you might meet﹣ ﹣and impress﹣ with a cheerful smile.
(1)What do the underlined words "reacts to" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. |
Treats. |
B. |
Changes. |
C. |
Describes. |
(2)What can we learn about the first impression from Paragraph 2?
A. |
It comes very quickly. |
B. |
It is very strange. |
C. |
It is very interesting. |
(3)What is the most important to make a good first impression?
A. |
Shaking hands. |
B. |
Dressing nicely. |
C. |
Smiling. |
(4)What can be learned from the last paragraph?
A. |
Information helps you solve problems. |
B. |
There are many reasons to be happy. |
C. |
Being positive helps you find a way out. |
(5)What would be the best title of the text?
A. |
The importance of the first impression |
B. |
The ways of leaving deep impressions |
C. |
The reasons for leaving impressions |
On a weekend during Spring Festival, my parents and I were sitting in a restaurant. The drinks and food were good, so when we finished, my father left a tip (小费). As we were about to open the door, the waiter caught up with us. He gave the tip back to us. My dad forgot that here is China, and tipping is not common.
However, in some countries, tipping is the norm.That's the way it is in the US.It's said to be good manners to tip your waiter,taxi driver,hairdresser,doorman and so on.And how much you tip depends on the service,which can really put your math skill to the test! But we usually give a tip that is 15﹣20% of the bill.
So why is there a strong custom of tipping? In the US,waiters have a very low income (收入).They depend on tips to pay their bills. As a US writer once wrote about her experience as a waitress,"It was difficult and I lived and died by my tips".
(1)What did the family think of the food at the restaurant?
A. |
Delicious. |
B. |
Cheap. |
C. |
Cold. |
(2)Where were the parents when the waiter stopped them?
A. |
At the table. |
B. |
At the door. |
C. |
Outside the restaurant. |
(3)What does the underlined word "norm" mean in Paragraph 2?
A. |
Idea. |
B. |
Custom. |
C. |
Bill. |
(4)What can be the tip for a $100 bill according to the writer?
A. |
﹩8. |
B. |
﹩10. |
C. |
﹩18. |
(5)The last paragraph mainly tells us .
A. |
who need tips for their life |
B. |
how the US writer made her life |
C. |
why tipping is popular in the US |
31﹣year﹣old Rob from California USA was born without arms or legs.But like each of us,he has a dream and with the support of his parents and two sisters, Rob has made his dream come true.
His interest in football began when he was 13 and a high school football coach gave him a sports shirt."To a 13﹣year﹣old kid, it just made me excited. I felt the need to know more about the sport,"Rob said.After a full understanding of it, Rob dreamed of becoming a football coach. And he made it.
To do his job, Rob has to use a special chair he controls with his head and neck, and write by using his mouth to hold a special tool.
Last autumn,Rob worked as head coach of the Prospect High School Junior team.Under him,the team won 8 and lost 2. It gave Rob confidence (信心) and courage. Clearly, football isn't just a sport; it is his life now.
(1)How many people are there in Rob's family?
A. |
Three. |
B. |
Four. |
C. |
Five. |
(2)What started Rob's interest in the sport of football?
A. |
A shirt. |
B. |
A football. |
C. |
A dream. |
(3)What part of body does Rob use in writing?
A. |
His neck. |
B. |
His head. |
C. |
His mouth. |
(4)What is Rob now?
A. |
A coach. |
B. |
A writer. |
C. |
A school teacher. |
(5)What does the last sentence of the text mean?
A. |
Sport makes Rob happy. |
B. |
Rob lives by playing football. |
C. |
Football is very important to Rob. |
I love singing. But I am often laughed at for being a woman with a really deep voice.I couldn't go to the choir (合唱团) as a kid. Because of this, I never sing when people are nearby.
I only sing in the car if I'm alone or when I'm home alone. My husband knows that I have this hobby.He wants to hear me sing. However, I never feel comfortable doing so.
One day,we were driving and it was a beautiful trip.I got a bit excited and I was feeling a bit brave.I said to my husband,"Could you put on my favorite CD?" He did and my true feelings came out.I couldn't help singing.
My husband started crying. Then I started getting choked up (哽咽). It was such a fantastic day. Now I want to share it with anyone who might listen. Sing out loud, people. Don't be afraid to be laughed at. Someone might even sing along.
(1)Why do people laugh at the writer when she sings?
A. |
She has an unusual voice. |
B. |
She looks like a kid. |
C. |
She is bad at singing. |
(2)What can we learn about the husband from Paragraph 2?
A. |
He likes singing. |
B. |
He understands his wife. |
C. |
He often leaves his wife alone. |
(3)Why did the writer ask her husband to put on the CD?
A. |
She wanted to sing. |
B. |
She was tired of the trip. |
C. |
She liked to listen to it in the car. |
(4)How did the writer feel when their trip ended?
A. |
Sorry. |
B. |
Busy. |
C. |
Happy. |
(5)What can be the best title of the text?
A. |
Sing out loud. |
B. |
Travel with my husband. |
C. |
Share happiness with friends. |
I bought a new car. My old car was still in good condition and worth ﹩1,500 at least at the used﹣car market.
I have a co﹣worker, Tom. He is a great worker. He has no enough money for a new car and has been looking at used cars. So I asked him how much he was looking to spend on a car. He thought about ﹩300 to ﹩500. So I told him I'd sell him my old one for ﹩300.
My mom, who I work with, asked if I had any luck selling my old car. I told her I planned to sell it to our co﹣worker Tom for ﹩300.
She started crying.She told me how glad she was that she had brought up a selfless(无私的)kid who would help someone out so much.She told me to give it to him for free and that she would pay me ﹩1,500. I didn't expect her to say so at all and of course I didn't take her money either. I want to help more people like my mother does.
根据短文内容判断文后句子的正误.正确的句子涂A,错误的涂B.
(1)The writer got a new car because his old car was broken.
(2)Tom isn't able to spend too much on a car.
(3)The mother felt happy when she knew her son was going to sell his old car.
(4)The mother is very kind.
(5)The writer got some money from his mother.