Once an old man was walking in a street with his horse. It was raining hard. The old man was cold because he was walking in the rain. He wanted to go a restaurant. It was a quarter past three in the afternoon. The old man got to a small restaurant. There were lots of people in it. The old man couldn’t come near the fire. He thought and thought. At last he got an idea. He said to the waiter, “ Take some fish to my horse.” The waiter and the people were very surprised. The waiter said, “ A horse doesn’t eat fish.” The old man told the waiter, “This horse is very interesting. It can sing, dance and does all kinds of things. It can eat fish, too.” So the waiter brought the horse some fish.
All the people in the restaurant ran out to see the horse eat except(除…之外) the old man. So the old man sat beside the fire. After a moment the waiter came back and said, “ Your horse didn’t eat any fish.” The old man said, “ All right. Take the fish back and put it on the table. I’ll eat it.”
The old man felt very cold because ___________.
A.it was a windy day |
B.it was snowing heavily |
C.he was walking in the heavy rain |
D.he was hungry |
All the people in the restaurant ran out except the old man because ________.
A.they wanted to see the old man |
B.they wanted to see the horse eat the fish |
C.they wanted to see the horse |
D.there was no fire over the stove |
In fact, the horse couldn’t _________.
A.walk or eat | B.sing or sleep |
C.sing or eat fish | D.talk or drink |
Why did the old man ask the waiter to take some fish to his horse?
A.Because he was cold. |
B.Because his horse liked eating fish. |
C.Because he wanted to sit by the fire. |
D.Because he also liked eating fish. |
What’ s the best title of the passage?
A.A horse that can eat fish | B.A good idea |
C.An old man and a horse | D.An old man |
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The first telephone cards ,produced in 1976,were Italian. Five years later the first British card appeared, and now you can buy cards in more than 100 countries. People usually start collecting cards because they are small and light and you don’t need much space for them. It is also a cheap hobby for beginners, although for some people it becomes a serious business. In Paris, for example , there is a market where you can buy telephone cards cost up to £4,000.The first Japanese card has a value of about £28,000.Most people only see cards with prices like these in their collectors’ magazine.When were the first Italian telephone cards produced ?______________
How many countries can produce telephone cards now ?___________
Where can we find a market to buy telephone cards ?_______________.
What is the price of the first Japanese telephone card ?_____________
In which magazine do most people see cards with prices ?_________
There has never been a better time than now to buy a new piece of technology,(技术) such as a computer. Technology usually starts out at a high price, but as time goes by it goes down in price. Now I’ve found that many new products are at good prices from the st art.There is no question about it This is a buyers’ market for sure.!
Also, as shopping on the Internet gets saf er , more people are trying to buy things in that way.The Net is where buyers can save money if they know of a few money-saving sites. The first things that a person should do is to compare the prices online stores.Sites such as pricesgrabber.com, techbargains.com, nextag.com and street prices.com will help you decide which store has the lowest price.The differences can be $500-$1000.
Remember that many stores also have large discounts (打折) on many things at certain times of the year. But I’d rather sit in front of my computer in my comfortable chair of going shopping in crowded placesWhat should come first if you want to shop online ?_______
A.Cheap stores | B.Good prices |
C.Safe Internet. | D.Good technology |
If you want to buy a computer online,What should you do before you buy one ?___
A.Bargain first, then make a decision. |
B.Search different online stores and buy a good one |
C.Choose one and compare the prices at different online stores |
D.Look for many online stores to find out whether you can a fford it |
Why does the writer prefer to shop online? Because______
A.he can save time and relaxed |
B.he doesn’t like shopping by himself |
C.shops are too far |
D.the prices online are lower |
Which of the following does the writer agree to ?____
A.Shopping online is comfortable. |
B.The buyers’market is growing worse. |
C.The Internet is really bad |
D.shopping in malls is not good for him |
What would be the best title for the text?_____
A. How to buy a computer
B. How to save money
B. How to use computers safely
D. How to go shopping online
Sydney Tower
Address: 100 Market St, Sydney
Phone: 02 9333 9222
Fax: 02 9333 9203
Open time: 9:00am to 10:30pm ( Saturday to 11:30 pm)
Ticket: $ 60 (for an adult) $ 30 (for a child)
Website: www. Sydneytower .com. au
How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street.
How to book tickets: by phone/ fax or through the web
Attraction: Sydney’s best views are just the beginning ! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for exciting 360°views of our beautiful city.S ydney Tower is ______ in Sydney, Australia.
A.The busiest street | B.the biggest station |
C.the most beautiful | D.the highest point |
If you want to book a ticket to Sydney Tower, you can’t ________.
A.Email sydneytower @ hotmail. com |
B.Fax: 02 9333 9203 |
C.search www. Sydneytower.com. au |
D.dial 02 9333 9222 |
Frank wants to go to Sydney Tower with his two children,he will pay.
A.$ 60 | B.$ 90 | C.$ 120 | D.$ 150 |
Last Saturday, John went to visit Sydney Tower. He had to get down the tower __
A.after 11:30pm | B.before 11:30pm |
C.at 10:30pm | D.by 10:30pm |
The passage above is probably______.
A.a piece of news | B.a conversation |
C.a story | D.an advertisement |
A little knowledge can make a difference at a time of life or death. Do you know what to do if you find yourself in an earthqua ke ?
If you are inside:
•Quickly move under a strong desk, a strong table or along a wall. You can also get into a small room like the bathroom, This will protect you from falling things. Do not get into lift.
•Don’t stand near window , large mirrors(镜子), heavy furniture or fireplace .
If you’re outside:
•Move away from buildings and streetlights. These could fall on you.
•Squat (蹲下) and protect your head until the shaking stops.
After the earthquake:
•Check , take care of injuries and help make sure people around you are all right.
•Watch out for aftershocks.
•Protect yourself by wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and strong shoes.
•Listen to the radio for the latest information. If you are in a tall building when an earthquake happens , you’d better ______.
A.run into a lift |
B.not stay in the bathroom |
C.stand near large mirrors |
D.not stand near window |
If you are outside during an earthquake, _______.
A.you must move into a building |
B.you can’t squat |
C.you have to stop the shaking |
D.you must move away from streetlights |
After the earthquake, you should _______.
A.look after injuries. |
B.not help the others around you |
C.protect yourself without wearing shoes |
D.not listen to the radio for the latest information |
The underlined word “aftershocks” in the passage means “ ______” in Chinese .
A.震撼 | B.震源 | C.余震 | D.防震 |
The passage is mainly about ______.
A.what to do before an earthquake takes place |
B.what to do if you are in an earthquake |
C.how to escape from an earthquake when you’re at home |
D.how to predict an earthquake in the open air. |
If you think you are too shy and want to be a little outgoing, try the following. You can make it.
Tell people you are shy. Just let people know that you are a shy kid. When they know that, they’ll understand you better. This also helps you feel more at home when talking with others.
Try to smile more. People think you are friendly and easy to talk to. Remember that most of us would like to talk to friendly people and we will stay away from an angry-looking face.
Talk to others first. If you find it hard to do, say something nice about people around you. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. Doesn’t it make you want to keep talking to those people?
Turn your attention to somewhere else. Think more about ways to enjoy the party or the game. Don’t worry about your looks or care if people like you.
Reward(奖励) yourself. Each time after you say “hi” or smile at someone for the first time , say to yourself “You did it!” or buy yourself an ice cream.
Keep trying and one day you won’t be shy any more when you talk to others.How many suggestions does the writer give us in the passage?
A.Three | B.Four. | C.Five | D.Six. |
How can you make people think you are friendly and easy to talk to?
A.By telling them you are shy. |
B.By trying to smile more. |
C.By talking to them first. |
D.By rewarding yourself. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.People can understand you better when they know you are shy. |
B.Most people don’t like to talk to those people with angry faces. |
C.Don’t worry about what you look like at the party or the game. |
D.Each time after you smile at someone for the first time, you must buy yourself an ice cream. |
What is the best title for the passage?
A.How to be outgoing? |
B.When to be friendly? |
C.Why to be shy? |
D.Where to say something nice about people around you? |