All boys and girls like good stories. I am sure that all children who read The Ugly Duckling will be glad to know something about the ‘King of Story Tellers’, who wrote it for them. Thousands and thousands of children have read this story, only to ask for it again and again. It has travelled the wide world over, and has been told in every country.
Hans Christian Andersen, the author of “The Ugly Duckling,” was born in Denmark. If you look on a map, you will see this little country in northern Europe. There, in the little village of Odense, he spent his boyhood. His father and mother were very poor. The family lived in two little rooms near the top of a house, where his father worked as a shoemaker.
On the roof was a box filled with earth. In this box his mother planted her vegetables. Little Hans loved to walk with his father in the woods, where he could pick wild flowers and hear the birds sing. His father read to him when his work was done, or told him stories. What his father did helped him open up a new world.
Once, when Hans was still a child, he went into a wheat field with his mother and a number of children, to pick the rest wheat which the reapers(收割机) had left in the field. While they were busy picking only a small amount of wheat for each of them, an angry bailiff(看守者) came rushing into the field, armed with a whip(鞭子). All ran, as fast as they could, away from the angry man. Little Hans was barefoot, and the sharp stalks(茎秆) of the wheat plants which had been cut down, cut his feet so that he could not get away.
Unafraid, the boy faced the angry man and his upraised whip. “How dare you hit me when you know God sees you?” he cried, looking fearlessly into the face of the angry bailiff. The whip came down, but not on little Hans. The bailiff admired the boy’s courage, and praised him for it. He sent him home with gifts, rather than punishments.
While Hans was still a boy, his kind father died. Then Hans and his mother were left alone, to care for each other.
“What will you do, Hans?” the mother asked “Would you like to become a tailor?”
“No, mother,” the boy answered; “I will go to Copenhagen and study. One day I shall write books.”
“But where will the money be found to pay your way?” asked the mother.
“I will work, and God will take care of me,” Hans replied.
So the boy left his native village and walked all the way to Copenhagen, which was very far.What did Hans’ father do in the woods when the work was done?
| A．He gathered wild flowers with Hans. |
| B．He taught Hans to make shoes. |
| C．He read books or told stories to Hans. |
| D．He picked remaining wheat with Hans. |
Why didn’t the bailiff hit Hans?
| A．Because he was afraid of Hans. |
| B．Because he was too angry. |
| C．Because Hans gave him some gifts. |
| D．Because he admired Hans’ courage. |
What do you think the meaning of the underline sentence “Little Hans was barefoot” is?
| A．There was something wrong with Little Hans’ feet. |
| B．Little Hans did not wear shoes. |
| C．Little Hans was a disabled boy. |
| D．Little Hans’ feet were cut by a sharp knife. |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Little Hans’ father made a living by making shoes . |
| B．Little Hans’ father made a good difference to his life. |
| C．Little Hans is a brave and smart boy. |
| D．Little Hans’ father would pay hiswayto Copenhagen. |
What do you think Hans’ life would be like in Copenhagen?
| A．Hard. | B．Relaxing. |
| C．Colourful. | D．Lonely |
| For Rent A big apartment for a family of three people.￥ 650 a month.Call Mr.Zhang. Tel：(010) 8838-7166. |
| Wanted Looking for a quiet single（单人的）room under ￥ 120 a month.Please call Harry at 138-7682-5856. |
| Lost ID card Name：Dick Number：232324198804125510 Please call (010) 8433-9211. |
| Found A red bag with some books. Come to Room 402 in the evening or call White at (010) 6378-3021. |
根据表格内容，选择正确答案。Please call _____ to rent a three-bedroom apartment.
| A．(010) 8838-7166 | B．138-7682-5856 |
| C．(010) 8433-9211 | D．(010) 6378-3021 |
You can rent your single room to _____ for ￥ 120 a month.
| A．Dick | B．Harry | C．White | D．Mr.Zhang |
If you find an ID card, you can call _____ at (010) 8433-9211.
| A．White | B．Harry | C．Dick | D．Mr.Zhang |
If you can’t find your bag, you can _____ to get it back in the evening.
| A．call (010) 8433-9211 | B．go to Room 402 |
| C．call Harry | D．go to look for a single room |
If you want to rent a big apartment for your family for three months, it will cost you _____.
| A．￥ 650 | B．￥ 1,300 | C．￥ 1,950 | D．￥ 2,600 |
Hello, boys and girls! I’m Joe.This is my school.There are 36 classrooms and 6 science labs.And there is a gym, a library and a dining hall in it.My classroom is near the library.The library is next to the art classroom.Across from the art classroom is the music classroom.
My music teacher’s office is behind the music classroom.lt’s near the gym.l like my music teacher，Mrs White.She’s very fun(风趣).She’s from the United States.She plays the piano(钢琴) and dances very well.At noon, l often eat lunch with Mrs White in the dining hall.My favourite food is chicken and Mrs White’s favourite is salad(色拉).Well, the dining hall is in front of No.l science Lab.
判断正误用“A”表示正确，“B”表示错误。There are 6 classrooms in Joe’s school.
Joe’s classroom is near the library.
Mrs White can play the piano very well.
Mrs White often has lunch at home.
Joe’s music teacher’s office is front of the music classroom.
Do you know Ma Yun?He is Founder and Chairman of Alibaba(阿里巴巴)Group.Ma was born in Hangzhou.At an early age,Mawanted to learn English so he rode his bike each morning in order to go to a nearby hotel and talked with foreigners.He would guide them around the city for free in order to practice and improve his English.
Ma is never afraid of failure in his youth.Although he failed the university entrance exam three times,Ma entered Hangzhou Normal Univrsity(师范大学).He majored in English and graduated in1988.While at school,Ma was elected student chairman.He later became a lecturer(讲师) in English and International Trade at the Hangzhou Dianzi University.
In the early of 1995,he went to the United States,and with the help of his friend he got introduced to the Internet.In April 1995,Ma,his wife and a friend collected twenty thousand dollars and started an Internet company.He named their company“China Yellow Pages”.Within three years,his company had made 5,000,000 Chinese Yuan.In 1999,he decided to give up his job in the US,and went back to Hangzhou with his team in order to found Alibaba.Alibabais a China-based business-to-business marketplace site on the Internet,which serves more than 79 million members from more than 240 countries and areas.In September 2014 Alibaba became one of the most valuable companies in the world.Ma Yun becomes one of the most successful businessmen in China.Why did Ma Yun guide foreigners around the city for free?
A.Because he was a volunteer.
B.Because he was a translator.
C.Because he wanted to practice his spoken English.What is the name of Ma Yun’s first company?
A.Hangzhou Dianzi.
B.China Yellow Pages.
C.Alibaba.Which is the right order of the following events according to the passage?
a.Ma Yun started an Internet company“China Yellow Pages”.
b.Ma Yun founded Alibaba.
c.Ma Yun went back to Hangzhou with his team in 1999.
d.He became a teacher in English and International Trade.
A.a-b-c-d. B.c-d-a-b. C.d-a-c-b.Which sentences is right according to the passage?
A.Alibaba serves more than 79 million members in China.
B.Alibaba is one of the most valuable companies in the world.
C.Alibaba had made￥5m,000,000 in three years.What is the best title of the article?
A.The Story of Ma Yun.
B.The story of China Yellow Pages.
C.The Story of Alibaba.
Different countries have different ideas about manners-how you behave when you are eating.In England,table manners are important.Good table manners in England are as follows:
★How to sit:You should sit up straight in your chair.It is not a good idea to lean(倾斜)forwards or backwards.When you eat, you should not lean towards the plate,but bring the knife,fork or spoon towards you.At the same time,do not out your elbows on the table,nor reach over someone’s plate for something.
★Using your fingers:English people normally don’t pick food up with their fingers when they are eating main courses.If you are not sure,the safest is to use your knife or fork.There are,however,some foods that are usually eaten with fingers.They include sanwiches,burgers,crisps and fruit.
★Your mouth:It is not polite to talk with your mouth full of food,or to eat with your mouth open.And if possible,do not make any noises.Never lick(舔)your plate after eating.
★How much to eat:It is polite to eat the food that you have been offered,so a clear plate is a good plate.It shows that you enjoyed the food.If you can’t finish everything and need to leave a little,that’s also okay.You could say something like“That was very nice,thank you,but I’m just too full to eat another bite.”How should you sit when you are eating in England?
A.You should lean backwards.
B.You should lean forwards.
C.You should sit up straight in your chair.What food do Englishmen eat with their fingers?
A.Beef. B.Pizza. C.Juice.What is the good table manners in England?
A.Reach over someone’s plate for something.
B.Lick your plate after eating.
C.Eat an orange with fingers.What can we infer(推断)according to the passage?
A.Eating with the mouth closed is a good manner.
B.We mustn’t leave anything on the plate any time.
C.Saying sorry means we are full.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.The differences between England and China.
B.Good table manners in England.
C.The importance of table manners.
When I was a six-year-old girl, I spent the summer with my grandmother.She sent me down to the store with a list.Behind the counter(柜台) was a lady,Miss White.
“Excuse me,”I said,she looked up. “I need to get these.”I continued,holding up my list. “So?Get them?”Miss White pointed to a sign. “There is no one else here except you and me,and I am not your servant(仆人)，so get yourself a basket over there.”
I visited Miss White twice a week that summer.Going to the store was like going into a war.But by the end of the summer,I could finish the one-hour shopping trip in around 15 minutes.Before returning home,I stopped at the store to get some candies at the last time.
“All right,”she said, “What did you learn this summer?”
“That you are mean(吝啬的)！”I replied.
Miss White just laughed. “I know what you think of me,”she said. “Well,I don’t care!My job is to teach every child I meet life lessons.You will be glad when you are older!”Glad I met Miss White?Ha!The idea was unreasonable.
Many years later,one day my daughter came to me with homework troubles.
“It is too bad,”she said.
“Could you finish my math problems for me?”
“If I do it for you,how will you learn to do it yourself?” I said.Suddenly,I was back at the store where I had learned the hard way to do shopping by myself.
Life is full of all kinds of troubles.You may be given a hand once or twice,but luck may not find you every time.So try to work it out yourself.What did Miss White probably do?
A. A teacher.
B. A shop assistant.
C. A bank clerk.Why did the little girl stop before returning home?
A. Because she wanted to say goodbye to Miss White.
B. Because she needed the help of Miss White.
C. Because she wanted to buy something.What do you think of Miss White according to the passage?
A.She is intelligent.
B.She is mean.
C.She is lazy.What does the underlined word“unreasonable”mean?
A.不相信的.
B.不合理的.
C.不可想象的.What did the little girl learn from Miss White’s life lessons?
A.We have to learn how to ask for help.
B.We have to learn how to get on with strangers.
C.We have to try to work out troubles by ourselves.