Allan is eight this year and he's in Grade Two. The boy is clever and can answer all the questions in class. But he hates to stay in the classroom for more than half an hour. He would not listen to the teachers when class is soon going to be over. Or he touches his deskmate's(同桌)head, or he makes faces. He often makes the whole Class laugh. His teachers tell his parents about it. He has to make a promise that he won't do that again. But soon he will forget it.
The teachers think he does well in his lessons and don't mind it.
One Saturday evening Allan finished his homework as soon as he had supper. He turned on the television, but there was no football match on TV.
He found all the programmes were not interesting and turned it off. He saw his sister Mabel doing her homework in her bedroom. He decided to play a joke on her. He found an earthworm (蚯蚓) in the garden and put it in her clothes. The girl was so frightened that she cried out for help. Their mother heard this and went in to find out what had happened there. Of course, the boy was punished(处罚)for it.
The next morning Mabel gave her mother a card and said, "Merry Mother's Day. Mum!" The woman was happy and thanked her daughter. But Allan had nothing to give his mother as a present. He felt sorry and said, "Don't be angry with me Mummy. I've forgotten it. "
"It doesn't matter, dear," said his mother. "The best present is to be a good boy. Don't be naughty(淘气), my son, or your child will be naughty, too! "
Hearing this, the boy began to laugh and said. "You've told me the truth today, Mummy!”Allan wouldn't listen to the teachers ___________.
A.when he can't understand them |
B.when the class is going to be over |
C.when he can't answer the questions |
D.after he finishes the exercises |
Allan does well in his lessons, so ___________.
A.his teachers aren't angry with him |
B.his teachers let him leave the classroom |
C.he can make faces in class |
D.he can play a joke on his deskmate |
___________, so she cried out.
A.Mabel wanted Allan to be punished |
B.Mabel hoped to frighten Allan away |
C.Mabel wanted Allan to help her |
D.Mabel was afraid of the earthworm |
The last sentence "You've told me the truth today, Mummy!” means __________.
A.his mother was right |
B.his mother was friendly |
C.his mother was naughty when she was young |
D.he wanted to make his mother happy |
FESTIVAL 24TH MAY—9TH JUNE 2014 Art
Shows of paintings, drawings and photographs are from all over the world, with over 400 works for you to see.
Early century advertisements will be on show at this year’s festival. You can buy copies of these advertisements at the Box Office.
Music
There will be different types of music in this year’s festival from dance music to modern jazz. Many famous musicians will visit the festival as well as at least two famous bands (乐队).
Lunchtime concerts (音乐会)—every day of the festival
All lunchtime concerts begin at 1:00 p.m. and last about 55 minutes, except on Monday, 26 of May, which is to be held in the Guildhall. All tickets are priced at £2.00.
How to get the tickets
Telephone reservations (预订): 63362/6641 from 1st April. We will then send you the tickets by post.
You can buy tickets in person (亲自) from 1st May. The festival Box Office will be open as follows:
Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. —5:30 p.m.
Sunday(during the festival only)9:30 a.m. —1:00 p.m.The festival will start _________.
A.on May 24 | B.on May 9 |
C.in June | D.on April 1 |
In the festival, you can _________.
A.sell copies of old advertisements |
B.see more than 400 works of art |
C.get some paintings at the Box Office |
D.see the works of art for free |
What is TRUE about the music show?
A.The lunchtime concerts last for more than an hour. |
B.The festival includes many kinds of music. |
C.Tickets for the concerts cost more than £3.00. |
D.All concerts are to be held in the Guildhall. |
It is not possible for you to buy a ticket in person at _________.
A.5:30 p.m. on Sunday | B.10:30 a.m. on Monday |
C.3:00 p.m. on Saturday | D.1:00 p.m. on Friday |
In 1955, Walt Disney himself opened the first Disney Park in Los Angeles, the USA. Later Disney World was opened in Florida in 1971. It cost between $500 and $600 million to build. Tokyo Disney Park opened in Japan in 1983, and Europe Disney opened in France in 1992.
Now Hong Kong is going to build a Disney Park and it will be open in 2005.
More than 80% of Hong Kong’s population would like to visit the Disney Park when it is opened. But about half of them thought the adult admission fee (成人参观费), of between HK $250 to HK $300 (US $32 to US $38), was too high. The children’s admission fee is not known yet. But children may not mind paying any entrance fee. “If I start saving money now, I’ll have enough money to pay the entrance fee in five years’ time.” Said Chan Posang, a 12-year-old girl. “ I can’t take my son to the Disney Park in the USA.” Said Mrs Yu, mother of a small boy, “That’s why I agree with the government’s plan to build one here. There I’ll be able to take my son there. The admission fee of several hundred dollars is nothing compared with (与……相比)the price of an air ticket to the USA.”The first Disney Park was built in ____________.
A.France | B.Tokyo | C.America | D.Hong Kong |
How many Disney Parks will there be in Asia by the year 2005?
A.1. | B.2. | C.3. | D.4 |
What do the Hong Kong people think about the plan?
A.Most of them agree with it. |
B.Half of them don’t agree with it. |
C.Few of them agree with it. |
D.Only children like it. |
Do all the Hong Kong people care(关心)much about the entrance fee?
1. Yes, they all think that the fee is too high.
2. No, the children may not mind how much the fee will be.
3. Yes, they all think that the fee is reasonable.
4. The writer doesn’t tell us.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
1. The adult admission fee is lower than the children admission fee.
2. Disney Parks are getting more and more popular among children and adults.
3. The children’s admission fee is about HK $250 to HK $300.
4. Since the fee is too high, few Hong Kong people want to visit the park.
Dear Mum,
I don't think you understand my life. You think I should be studying all the time. I know you want me to find a good job when I grow up, but I would like to have a wonderful time, too. You never think about fun things for me to do like music, sports. Two days ago, when I was watching a football game on TV, you asked me to stop and do my homework. After finishing my homework, still I wasn't allowed(允许) to read my football magazines. You said I had to go to bed early. That was bad enough, but yesterday was the worst day. I bought some computer games, and put them in my bag so that you wouldn't see them. I told you I had to do my homework first. I know it was wrong to lie(说谎) to you, but you told me that Dad would talk to me later. Mum, I didn't quite like what you did to me! I really love you, mum, but I wish you could try not to be so hard on me.
Love,
Zhang NingZhang Ning's mother wants him _______when he grows up.
A.to be a teacher | B.to find a good job |
C.to work in a big city | D.to become a football star |
_______is Zhang Ning's favourite sport.
A.Football | B.Volleyball |
C.Basketball | D.Baseball |
Zhang Ning is asked_______.
A.to watch TV | B.to do sports |
C.to play computer games | D.to study all the time |
Why did Zhang Ning put the computer games in the bag?
A.Because he didn't like them. |
B.Because he played them many times. |
C.Because he wouldn't like his mother to find them. |
D.Because there was something wrong with them. |
We know from the letter that_______.
A.Zhang Ning lives a very happy life |
B.Zhang Ning hates his mother |
C.Zhang Ning wishes to study all the time |
D.Zhang Ning's parents are very hard on him |
During the day we work and play,and at night we sleep. Our body rests(休息) when we sleep. In the morning we are ready(准备) to work and play again. Our body grows most when we are asleep. Children who are tired (累的)usually need sleep. We can get better at our lessons after having plenty of rest. Boys and girls who are eight or nine years old need ten hours of sleep every night. Our body needs plenty of air(空气) when we are asleep. If we do not get enough fresh air, we will feel tired when we wake up(醒来). While in bed we must not cover (盖)our head,our lungs need to get enough fresh air. If we open our windows at night,we can have plenty of fresh air. Cool air is better than warm air.Our body grows most while we are _______.
A.eating B.playing C.sleepingToo little sleep makes us _______.
A.tired B.hungry C.happy—What may cause us to feel tired in the morning?
—_______ during the sleep.
A.Too much air
B.Not enough fresh air
C.Too much cold airHow many hours of sleep should 9-year-old children have every night?
A.8 hours. B.9 hours. C.10 hours.What do the lungs need most?
A.Fresh air. B.Covering. C.Warm air.
I’m Eric. My favorite place to visit is Florida. This March,I went there with my parents to visit my uncle.
There are some “must-do’s” in Florida. Going to the seaside is one of them. We can go fishing and swimming there. There are many big theme parks to have fun. Another thing to do is going to the Port St. Lucie Country Fair. I went to a rodeo there for the first time. It was great.
One of my favorite hobbies is fishing. One morning my dad and I went fishing with my uncle, and my two cousins. I caught an octopus. I think everybody should try deep-sea fishing. It is wonderful!When did Eric go to Florida this year?
A.In January. B.In March. C.In MayWhich of the following is NOT a “must-do” according to the second paragraph?
A.Going to the seaside.
B.Going to theme parks.
C.Going to an octopus show.How many people did Eric go fishing with?
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five.What does Eric think of deep-sea fishing?
A.Relaxing B.Wonderful. C.ExcitingWhich of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Eric didn’t go to a rodeo before.
B.Eric went fishing in the afternoon.
C.Eric went to Florida with his uncle.