One Sunday evening, it was quite dark when old Stanley went for his walk. He was walking along the sidewalk, Suddenly, he saw a white car coming around the corner at high speed. It was going too fast and crashed into a red car in the street where he was walking. He rushed up to the cars to see if anyone was hurt and needed help.
The two drivers were arguing.
“You came around the corner too fast,” one man said.
“No!” said the driver of the white car, “That’s not true! Your car was parked in a wrong place.”
Stanley listened to their argument and then said the white car driver was wrong to drive too fast. The driver of red car asked Stanley to prove he was right in court(法庭). Stanley gave the driver his name and telephone number.
Next Thursday morning, Stanley was asked to go to the court. The lawyer(律师) for the driver of the white car asked him a lot of questions about what he had seen. Then he asked Stanley how old he was.
“I’m eighty-two,” answered Stanley.
“Do you usually wear glasses ?” asked the lawyer.
“Yes, I do,” answered Stanley.
“Were you wearing them on the night of the accident?” the lawyer asked.
“No,” replied Stanley.
Then the lawyer said, “Why should the court believe you? You are eighty-two years old, you were not wearing your glasses, and it was dark. How far can you see in the dark?”
Stanley thought about it for a minute. “Well,” he said, “when it’s dark, I can see the moon. How far is that?”The car accident happened ___________.
A.one Sunday morning | B.next Thursday morning |
C.one Sunday evening | D.next Thursday evening |
The cause of the accident is that ______.
A.the red car was going too slowly |
B.the white car was going too fast |
C.the drivers were sleepy |
D.Stanley was in their way |
Stanley was asked to go to the court because _________.
A.he wanted to make money |
B.he promised to be a witness |
C.he was a lawyer |
D.he was badly hurt in the accident |
Maybe the red car driver contacted Stanley by ______.
A.writing a letter to him |
B.sending an email to him |
C.paying a visit to him |
D.making a phone call to him |
We can learn from the story that ________.
A.Stanley was a clever and humorous man |
B.Stanley wore glasses when the accident happened |
C.the lawyer thought that Stanley could see clearly |
D.Stanley was not able to see the moon |
Hello, I’m Kate. This is a photo of my aunt’s family. The woman in the photo is my aunt, Jane. She is a teacher and she is very kind(善良). These are my cousins Jim and Jack. They are seven and they are twins(双胞胎). Look! That lovely(可爱的) baby is my aunt’s little daughter, Rose. She is only one. I love them very much.There are ______ people in the photo.
A.three | B.four | C.five | D.six |
My aunt has _______.
A.two daughters | B.two sons and a daughter |
C.two daughters and a son | D.only one son |
Rose is my aunt’s _______.
A.son | B.sister | C.mother | D.daughter |
Jim and Jack are_______.
A.eleven | B.brother and sister | C.twins | D.mother and son |
Rose is Kate’s _______.
A.sister | B.mother | C.cousin | D.teacher |
The bicycle is really and important means of transportation in China.Bicyclese have become more and more popular in China.People ride bikes to their workplaces,to shopping centers,to schools,and so on.During the rush hour,you can often see a boiling sea of bicycles running in all directions.With the largest number of bike riders in the world,China is often referred to as the kingdom of bicycles.There are many advantages(优点) about the bicycle.For example,bicycles do not cause air or sound pollution(污染);compared with cars,bicycle cause no environmental(环境的) problems;bicycles save energy(能源) and parking place;riding bikes to travel can be a wonderful experience(经历);the bicycle allows us to go anywhere nearby easily;bikes are not very expensive,and almost every family can afford them;riding bikes regularly does good to people's health.
通读短文,然后根据短文内容回答问题。Why is China called the kingdom of bicycles?
______________________________________________________________Can we go anywhere easily by bicycles?
______________________________________________________________Why can almost every family afford bicycles?
______________________________________________________________What do you think the most popular means of transportation in China is?
______________________________________________________________What are the advantages of the bicycles?You can give one or two examples.
______________________________________________________________
Olympic torch around the world
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay(火炬接力) traveled the longest distance,covered the greatest area and included the largest number of people.On March 25,Olympic Flame(火种) litted(点燃) in Greece.
Route Distance:137,000 km
Time:130 days
Route:March 31,Torch Relay started in Beijing→...London→Paris→San Francisco...→Hongkong...→Beijing.
Torch Length:72cm.
Torch Weight:985 grams
Design:It was based in the shape of a paper scroll(卷) with lucky clouds on it.It stayed lighted(点燃) in bad weather conditions.
阅读上文判断正误,正确写(T),错误(F) The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay traveled a longer distance than before.
.It took more than five months to trvel around the world.
The Torch Relay started in the city of Beijing.
The torch is 985 cm Long and 72 grams heavy.
The torch looks like a paper scroll.Bad weather couldn't stop the torch from burning.
Grace is nine years old. She has a bad cold and coughs all the time. One day, she went to see a doctor. The doctor gave her some cough medicine.
There are some words on the bottle of the medicine.
Shake the bottle well before taking the medicine. |
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Take the medicine 3 times a day after meals. |
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Dose(剂量) for each time: |
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Age |
Over 15 |
2 teaspoons(茶匙) |
8-14 |
1 teaspoon |
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4-7 |
1/2 teaspoon |
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*It doesn't work for the children below the age of 3. *Be sure the cap on the bottle is nice and tight(紧的)after taking the medicine. *Keep it away from sunlight. *Use before Dec.2009. |
How much medicine should Grace take a day?
A.Half a teaspoon. | B.At teaspoon. |
C.Two teaspoons. | D.Three teaspoons. |
What should Grace do at first when she wants to the medicine?
A.Wash the bottle. | B.Shake the bottle. |
C.Keep the bottle cool. | D.Keep the bottle hot. |
After Grace takes the medicine, she should ____.
A.throw the cap away |
B.put the bottle in a place with sunlight |
C.put a nice cap on the bottle |
D.put the cap back on the bottle and tighten it |
Can a two-year-old child take the medicine?
A.No, he can't. |
B.Yes, but only 1/3 teaspoon each time. |
C.Yes, but he has to ask the doctor |
D.Yes, but only 1/2 teaspoon each time. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
A.If someone has a stomachache, he can also take the medicine.
B.If Grace's father has a cold, he should take the medicine 2 teaspoons a day.
C.After getting up, Grace should take the medicine at once.
D.Grace can't use the medicine after DEC.2009.
All students need to have good study habits.When you have good study habits,you can learn things quickly.You also remember them easily.
Do you like to study in the living-room?This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy.You need to study in a quiet place,like your bedroom.A quiet place will help you only think about one thing,and you will learn better.
Before you begin to study,do not forget to clean your desk.A good desk light is important,too. You are feeling tired easily if there is not enough(足够的) light.
根据短文内容选择正确答案填入题前括号内。 When you have good study habits,you will _____________
A.learn things quickly | B.remember things easily |
C.learn things slowly | D.both A and B |
The living-room is not a good place for study because it is too _______.
A.quiet | B.noisy | C.clean | D.dirty |
You are feeling tired easily if the light is _____________.
A.good | B.enough | C.bad | D.well |
You should remember to ___________ before you study.
A.tidy the room | B.clean the desk | C.turn on the light | D.turn off the light |
The best title for this passage is ______________.
A.A habit | B.How to Study | C.Deck light is important | D.Good Study Habits |