Paul， a carpenter（木匠），was over 60 years old． He was ready to retire（退休）．
He told his boss that he was about to leave the house building business because he wanted to live a relaxing life with his wife and enjoy family life．The boss was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build one more house． Paul said yes， but not long after that it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work． He didn't care about the work， and he used bad materials to build the house． It was a terrible way to end his job．
When Paul finished his work and the boss came to check the house． Then he handed the front ﹣ door key to Paul， "This is your house"he said "my gift to you．"
Paul was shocked! What a shame!If he had only known he was building his own house，he would have done it all so differently．Now he had to live in the home that wasn't built very well．
After Paul moved into the house， he found everything wasn't going well．One day，his wife fell over and hurt herself． She complained，"Look!The floor isn't smooth at all．The stairs are broken and there is something wrong with the windows．"Sorry，it's my fault，"said Paul，"I should have tried my best to build it well．but…"
So it is with us． Sometimes， we don't give the job our best effort，When looking back at what we have done，we find that we are now living in the house ，we have built． So we should build our lives in a responsible way．Your attitudes（态度）and the choices you make today help build the"house" you will live in tomorrow．
（1）What was Paul going to do after retiring？
| A． |
To move to a big city． |
| B． |
To live with his children． |
| C． |
To enjoy family life． |
| D． |
To travel around the world． |
（2）Which statement of the following is NOT true？
| A． |
Paul was more than 60 |
| B． |
Paul accepted the house from his boss |
| C． |
Paul was serious about his last work as usual |
| D． |
Paul was asked to build one more house before retiring |
（3）How do you feel about the boss？
| A． |
A He's careless． |
| B． |
He's honest． |
| C． |
He's mean． |
| D． |
He's kind． |
（4）What's the best title of the passage？
| A． |
Building Your House |
| B． |
Being Good to Others |
| C． |
A Good Carpenter |
| D． |
A Bad House |
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Do you want to do well in exams? Sometimes your knowledge is not enough, you also need good strategies(策略). Here are some for you:
* Before you answer the questions, if you feel a little nervous, take a deep breath to help you relax.
* Always read the question carefully and make sure that you understand it. Read it a few times if possible.
* If it asks to give one answer, only write one.
* If there is a difficult question, don’t worry. Go on to the next question and come back to it if you have time.
* Try not leave questions unanswered when you finish the test. Sometimes a guess may help you get points.
* When you finish, go back and check your answers. You will need to check your writing for spelling mistakes.This is a passage about how to_____________ in exams.
There are __________ strategies mentioned in the passage.
From the passage, we know we can _______ to help ourselves relax if we feel a little nervous.
To make sure we understand the question, we had better read it_______________.
When we finish answering all the questions, we need to___________ our answers.
When visiting Beijing, the Palace Museum is a must-see for many people.
Last year, the museum received 14.2 million visitors, which is twice the number of visitors in 2002. This year it is expected to increase by 10 percent. Compared with other popular museums around the world, the number of visitors at the Palace Museum is very high. Last year the Louvre(罗浮宫) in Paris welcomed 8.8 million visitors and the British Museum in London received 5.8 million.
A large number of visitors can bring a lot of money from ticket sales. But there are also worries that people will do demage(破坏) to relics(文物) and old buildings.
To solve the problem, some people suggested taking cultural objects out of the Palace Museum. In this way, visitors coming for ancient buildings and cultural objects will go to different places. “It is a sign of progress. Letting more people see these treasures is more important than keeping them in their original(原始的) place,” said Song Xiangguang, a professor at Peking University.
However, Shan Jixiang, director of the Palace Museum, doesn’t agree on this idea. He thinks that the most important thing in protecting the Palace Museum is to keep it complete. “The 1.8 million cultural relics and the historical buildings are two key parts of the museum. They can’t be separated.” he said.
Shan said that they are planning to increase the space that is open to the public. This will not only feed visitors’ curiosity(好奇), but also spread them out so they are not putting too much pressure on one area.
Shan also wanted to set up an appointment system. “ If visitors make an appointment before they come, we can make better and different visiting routes(路线) for them.” Shan said.
How many visitors did the Palace Museum welcome in 2002?
| A．14.2 million | B．8.8 million | C．5.8 million | D．7.1 million |
Why did some people suggest taking cultural objects out of the Palace Museum?
| A．To let more people see the relics. | B．To bring less damage to the relics. |
| C．To make more money from ticket sales. | D．To keep the Palace Museum original. |
The underlined word “separated” means ______ in Chinese.
| A．分离 | B．破坏 | C．偷窃 | D．压迫 |
By reading the article, we can know that______________.
| A．the Palace Museum has an appointment system now. |
| B．relics are the only important part of the Palace Museum. |
| C．the Louvre welcomed the most visitors in the world last year. |
| D．Shan thought that more areas of the palace should be open to public. |
Hi, everybody!
Welcome to our newly-opened Richards Cinema Bookstore!
Now let me introduce some of the new film books in our store to you.
Are you Chinese film fans? OK, here comes the latest 25 New Takes about Chinese films. It is a collection of 25 fresh readings of different Chinese films from the 1930s to the present. In recent years, Chinese films are very popular in the States, such as Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Hero, and Flowers of Shanghai.
Do you like French films? Well, here is The French Cinema Book. It covers French films from the 1890s to the beginning of the 21st century. It is written for all lovers of French films: students and teachers, experts (专家) and fans, and so on.
Maybe you are Indian film fans and star fans. Then here is Encyclopedia (百科全书) of Indian Cinema. The book is a complete introduction to all the best Indian films. It also offers a full list of names of the famous and successful film stars in the past ten years. You know, the Indian film industry is the largest in the world after our Hollywood.
If you like British films, we have The British Cinema Book. It is a good review of British films.
In our bookstore, you can also find books about Japanese, Australian, German and Italian films.
Well, please help yourselves to some coffee or tea, and have a good time here!The speaker of the passage is most probably________.
| A．the writer of 25 New Takes | B．a tourist in the cinema bookstore |
| C．the manager of the cinema bookstore | D．a reader of Encvclopedia of Indian Cinema |
How many Asian countries does the speaker refer to when he talks about the film books?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Nine. |
Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?
| A．Indian Cinema is second only to Hollywood. |
| B．The British Cinema Book includes a complete list of names of stars. |
| C．Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon is well received in the States. |
| D．The French Cinema Book covers over a century’s French films. |
The purpose of the speaker is________.
| A．to make the readers into film makers |
| B．to let the writers stay in the cinema bookstore |
| C．to offer the tourists chances to meet the film stars |
| D．to satisfy(满足) the customers’ different kinds of tastes |
I was walking around in a store. I saw an assistant pass this little boy his money back, saying, “I’m sorry, but you don’t have enough money to buy this doll.” I walked toward him and asked him who he wished to give this doll to.
“It’s the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas. She was so sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.” he said.
I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus will bring it to her, and he shouldn’t worry. But he replied to me sadly, “No, Santa Claus can’t bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.” His eyes were so sad while saying this. “My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.” My heart nearly stopped. I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy, “What if we checked again, just in case (万一)you do have enough money?”
“Ok,” he said. “I hope that I have enough.” I added some of my money to his without letting him see and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money left . The little boy said, “Thank you God for giving me enough money!”
I left the store, feeling as if my life had been changed forever.Whom did the boy want to give the doll to?
| A．His mother | B．His friend | C．His sister | D．The writer |
The boy finally had enough money for the doll because_________.
| A．he didn’t count correctly at first | B．the writer added some money |
| C．the assistant added some money | D．the assistant made the doll cheaper |
How did the writer feel at last?
| A．Shy. | B．Nervous. | C．Happy. | D．Angry. |
What does the story tell us?
| A．We should help other people in need. | B．Money does not matter. |
| C．We should believe in Santa Claus. | D．We should borrow money when necessary |
| One day, Mr. Green and his little son were going home. At this age, the boy was interested in all kinds of things and was always asking questions. Now, he asked, “What’s the meaning of the word ‘Drunk’, dad?” “Well, my son,” his father replied, “Look, there are standing two policemen. If I think of the two policemen as four, then I am drunk.” “But, dad,” the boy said, “ there’s only ONE policeman!” |
| The bus is very crowded. A man tries to get on, but no one gives a way to him. “Hey, let me get on the bus.” the man shouts. “It’s too crowded. You’d better take the next bus.” a passenger says to him. “But you can’t go without me. I’m the __________.” the man says. |
| Mr. Black was hit by a car in the street. He was brought to the hospital. His wife who was standing up by his bed said to the doctor, “I think that he is badly hurt.” “I am afraid that he is dead.” said the doctor. Hearing this, Mr. Black moved his head and said, “I’m not dead. I’m still alive.” “Be quiet.” said the wife, “The doctor knows better than you!” |
Which is the right word to fill the blank in the second passage?
| A．driver | B．teacher | C．doctor | D．singer |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passages?
| A．There are only a few passengers on the bus. |
| B．Mr. Green had drunk a lot before going home. |
| C．Mr. Black lost his life because of a car accident. |
| D．Mr. Green and his son saw two policemen on their way home. |
In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read the three passages?
| A．Advertisement | B．Found and Lost |
| C．Latest News | D．Fun Time |