One day Jack met his good friend Sue in the park. A dog was looking up at the woman beside her.
Jack walked up to Sue and said, “Hello, how are you? May I sit and talk with you for a moment?” “Of course, please sit down,” Sue said. Jack sat down next to Sue on the bench(板凳), and they talked quietly together. The dog continued to look up at Sue, as if( 似乎) waiting to be given some food.
“That's a nice dog, isn't he?” Jack said, pointing at the animal.
“Yes, he is. He's handsome. He's strong and healthy.”
“And hungry,” Jack said. “He hasn't taken his eyes off you. He thinks you've got some food for him.”
“That's true,” Sue said. “But I haven't.”
They both laughed and then Jack said, “Does your dog bite(咬)anyone?”
“No, ”Sue said, “ He's never bitten(咬)anyone. He's always gentle and friendly.”
Hearing this, Jack decided to hold out his hand and touched the animal's head. Suddenly it jumped up and bit him.
“Hey!” Jack shouted. “You said your dog didn't bite.”
Sue answered in surprise, “Yeah, I did. But this is not my dog. My dog is at home.”Jack and Sue were ________.
A.friends | B.neighbors |
C.classmates | D.brother and sister |
The dog looked at the woman because _______.
A.the woman wanted to feed him | B.the woman was friendly |
C.he was strong and healthy | D.he was hungry |
Jack touched the dog because he believed _______.
A.the dog was handsome | B.Sue's dog was unfriendly |
C.the dog was Sue’s | D.Sue's dog was at home |
We can guess from the story that _______.
A.Sue gave a wrong answer |
B.Jack made a mistake(错误) |
C.the dog wasn’t dangerous |
D.both Jack and Sue liked the dog |
Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A.A Wrong Question | B.Sue's Dog |
C.A pleasant talk | D.Sue's Friend |
Ferdinand Magellan (1480﹣1521)was a Portuguese explorer. In 1519, he led the first voyage to sail around the world. It was also the first voyage to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Magellan gave the Pacific Ocean its name, which means "peaceful sea" in Portuguese. However, Magellan himself was killed in a battle before the voyage was finished. Only one of his ships, the Victoria, completed the journey.
Laozi lived in the 6thcentury BC.It is believed that he wrote the Daodejing. This book is popular in both the East and the West, and it is still widely read today. Many people have found inspiration (鼓舞人心的话) in this book. There are many famous sayings in the Daodejing. One of them is, "A journey of a thousand li begins with a single step."
Sir Isaac Newton was an English physicist, mathematician and astronomer. He discovered the law of gravity. In 1687, Newton published one of the most important books in the history of science. In the book, Newton described many laws that show how the universe works. Albert Einstein kept a picture of Newton on the wall of his study.
26.Which of the following was the sad news during Magellan's voyage?
A. |
He was killed in a battle. |
B. |
No ship completed the journey. |
C. |
He found a "peaceful sea". |
D. |
He gave the Pacific its name. |
27.The Daodejing is still widely read today because .
A. |
it was written by Laozi |
B. |
many people have found inspiration in it |
C. |
it is popular in the world |
D. |
many famous sayings are about a journey |
28.The greatest achievement made by Newton is that .
A. |
he published many important books |
B. |
he discovered the law of gravity |
C. |
he became an English physicist |
D. |
his picture was kept by Einstein |
29.Among the famous persons mentioned above, Laozi .
A. |
was born the earliest |
B. |
was the best at Portuguese |
C. |
wrote the most books |
D. |
was the best known in history |
30.The right match (匹配) about the reading above is .
Ⅰ. Ferdinand Magellan |
a.the name of the ship |
Ⅱ. Victoria |
b.lived in the 6th century BC |
Ⅲ. Sir Isaac Newton |
c.died in 1521 |
Ⅳ. Albert Einstein |
d.a physicist, mathematician and astronomer |
A. |
Ⅰ→b |
B. |
Ⅱ→c |
C. |
Ⅲ→d |
D. |
Ⅳ→a |
Mr.Black lives by the sea.He has a big family and has to work hard,or his wife and children will be hungry.After breakfast he leaves for the sea in a small boat every day.He always hopes to catch more fish.
One morning,the man got to a good place for fishing.He threw a long rope (绳) with many hooks (钩) into the water.He found it heavy and pulled the hooks out of the sea.He saw there was a gold chain (金链) on the hooks.He was of course very glad."I'll sell the gold chain for much money,"he thought to himself."I'll build a new house,and buy lots of expensive things.I'll be the richest man in the world."
His boat began to sink (下沉).But Mr.Black went on thinking and didn't notice what was happening.As he was pulling the gold chain,the boat sank (下沉) into the sea.He lost not only the gold chain,but also his boat and life!
91.Where does Mr.Black live?
92.When does Mr.Black go to the sea?
93.What did Mr.Black see on the hooks?
94.What happened to the boat at last?
95.Did Mr.Black only lose his boat and the gold chain?
Dragon Head Raising Day:time for a haircut
China is a country with many colorful days and festivals.The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.
This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历).It stands for (代表) the start of spring and farming.This year,the day fell on March 10.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture.We Chinese people call ourselves the"descendants (传人) of the dragon".Therefore,people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.
On the day in ancient times,people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen.This was to"lead the dragon into the house".People believed that with the help of the dragon,they could have a good harvest (收成) in autumn.
Also,people eat special foods on that day.The foods are usually named after dragons.For example,people eat"dragon whisker (细须)"noodles and dumplings called"dragon teeth".
Today,many customs have faded away (消退).But one that has remained is the cutting of hair.It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother's brothers.So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
(1)The Dragon Head Raising Day is one of the festivals.
A. |
English |
B. |
French |
C. |
Chinese |
D. |
American |
(2) was the Dragon Head Raising Day this year.
A. |
March 10 |
B. |
February 2 |
C. |
March 4 |
D. |
March 8 |
(3)On the day in ancient times,why did people put ashes in the kitchen?
A. |
Because the dragon liked the ashes. |
B. |
Because the ashes stood for the harvest. |
C. |
Because the ashes led the dragon into the house. |
D. |
Because the ashes could bring good luck. |
(4)One custom that has remained is according to the passage.
A. |
the cutting of hair |
B. |
the dragon boating |
C. |
to eat Zongzi |
D. |
to eat mooncakes |
(5)Which of the following is not true?
A. |
The Dragon Head Raising Day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. |
B. |
The dragon is important in Chinese culture. |
C. |
People eat"dragon whisker"noodles and dumplings called"dragon teeth"on the Dragon Head Raising Day. |
D. |
The Dragon Head Raising Day stands for the start of spring and harvest. |
Let me tell you something about sharks.Sharks are among the oldest animals in the world.There are over three hundred fifty different kinds of sharks in the world.Most sharks are about two meters long and live in the oceans.
A shark can smell something in the water,for example,the blood of animals.That helps them find their food.Sharks mainly eat fish,other sharks and plants in the ocean.
Most sharks bite (咬) people by mistake.They think a person is a large sea animal.When the sun goes down or comes up,sharks are looking for food.So at these times people shouldn't go swimming in the ocean.
Today people kill sharks for food and their skin.The number of sharks in the world is dropping fast.
(1)How many kinds of sharks are there in the world?
A. |
Less than 350. |
B. |
More than 350. |
C. |
About 200. |
D. |
Over 400. |
(2)What do sharks mainly eat in the ocean?
A. |
Fish,other sharks and plants. |
B. |
Fish and plants. |
C. |
Other sharks and plants. |
D. |
Fish and other sharks. |
(3)Why do most sharks bite people by mistake?
A. |
Because they think a person is dangerous. |
B. |
Because they think a person is a large sea animal. |
C. |
Because they think a person can hurt them. |
D. |
Because they think a person can take away their food. |
(4)Why shouldn't people go swimming in the ocean when the sun goes down or comes up?
A. |
Sharks are everywhere at those times. |
B. |
Water is cold then. |
C. |
Sharks are looking for food then. |
D. |
Sharks are looking for a person then. |
(5)How is the number of sharks in the world today?
A. |
It is dropping fast. |
B. |
It is rising fast. |
C. |
It is not changing. |
D. |
We don't know. |
Mrs.Brown lives in a small town in Australia.There is a big farm near the town.
On Saturday morning,she goes to her small shop.She opens the window of the shop and looks at the farm.It's very beautiful.There are many cows,horses and small animals on the farm.Suddenly she sees a kangaroo with her baby.It's interesting to see them!The mother kangaroo is wearing an old jacket.They stand there and look hungry.Mrs.Brown gives some bread to them.The kangaroos get it.Then they become happy and jump away.Suddenly a wallet drops on the floor from the jacket pocket.She picks it up,and finds﹩300 and a photo in it.That is a man's photo with his name"John"on it."John?I have a brother.His name is also John,"Mrs.Brown says."Is this man my lost brother?"she thinks.
She takes the wallet with her and begins to look for the man.She asks many people in the town,and then she comes to the farm and asks the farmer.Hey!It is John,her lost brother.They are very happy to see each other.
56.What animals can Mrs.Brown see on the farm that morning?
A. |
Cows,horses and small animals. |
B. |
Cows,horses,small animals and a kangaroo with a baby. |
C. |
Cows,horses and a kangaroo with her baby. |
D. |
Cows,horses,small animals and a kangaroo. |
57.Why does Mrs.Brown give some bread to kangaroos?
A. |
Because she likes kangaroos very much. |
B. |
Because the mother kangaroo is wearing an old jacket. |
C. |
Because the mother kangaroo with her baby looks hungry. |
D. |
Because she wants to find John. |
58.What does Mrs.Brown find after the kangaroos jump away?
A. |
A wallet. |
B. |
A photo. |
C. |
﹩300. |
D. |
A jacket. |
59.How does Mrs.Brown find her lost brother,John?
A. |
By the wallet. |
B. |
By the kangaroo. |
C. |
By the jacket. |
D. |
By the photo with his name. |
60.Where does Mrs.Brown find her lost brother?
A. |
In a shop. |
B. |
On a farm. |
C. |
In a town. |
D. |
In Australia. |