It was raining． I went into a café and asked for a coffee． While I was waiting for my drink， I realized that there were many people in the place，（13） I sensed loneliness． I saw their bodies， but I couldn't feel their souls（灵魂） because their souls belonged （属于）to the （14） ．
I stood up and walked between the （15） ． When I came to a corner， I saw a young man sitting in front of a computer． "I'm Steve，" he finally answered （16） I asked him a couple of times what his name was． "I （17） talk with you． I'm busy，" he said． He was chatting （聊天）online and at the same time，he was playing a computer game ﹣﹣﹣a war game． I was （18） ．
Why didn't Steve （19） to talk with me？ I tried again to speak to that him，but no word came out of his mouth． I touched his shoulder， still no reaction（反应）．（20） was unhappy and put my hand in front of the screen．This time ，he shouted ，"（21） "．
I took a few steps back， wondering if the others were （22） me． I looked around， and saw nobody show any interest．
At the moment， I realized that the people there were having a nice conversation with their（23） ， not with people． They were more interested in having a relationship with the computers． I couldn't imagine their future （24） they preferred sharing their lives with machines instead of with people．I was worried and I lost myself in thinking．
13．A．and |
B．or |
C．but |
D．so |
14．A．Internet |
B．future |
C．Earth |
D．nature |
15．A．lines |
B．tables |
C．persons |
D． computers |
16．A．since |
B．while |
C．until |
D．after |
17．A．mustn't |
B．needn't |
C．shouldn't |
D．can't |
18．A．surprised |
B．excited |
C．worried |
D．relaxed |
19．A．offer |
B．want |
C．decide |
D．plan |
20．A．He |
B．She |
C．I |
D．It |
21．A．Leave me alone! |
B．Don't be silly! |
C．That's too bad! |
D．Hang on a minute! |
22．A．finding out |
B． looking at |
C．talking about |
D． hearing from |
23．A．friends |
B．neighbours |
C．machines |
D．favorites |
24．A．how |
B．why |
C．what |
D．if |
Bruce shook his money box again.
Nothing! He carefully counted the coins that lay on the bed. All that he had was $24.52. Thewhich he wanted was at least $90. How on earth(究竟) was he going to get the rest of the?
He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was hard to hang out(闲逛) with people when you were the only onea bicycle. He thought abouthe could do. He couldn’t get money from his parents, because he knew they had no extra(额外的) money.
There was only one way to get money, and that was to earn(挣钱) it. He would have to find a job. He decided to ask Mr Clay for.
“Well, you can start right here,” said Mr Clay. “You see, my windows need cleaning and my car needs washing”.
That was the beginning of Bruce’s part-time(兼职) job. For the next threehe worked every day after finishing his homework. He took dogs for walks and cleaned rooms.
The day finally came when Brucehis money and found $94.32. He wasted no time and went down to the shop tothe bicycle he wanted. He rode home proudly, looking forward tohis new bicycle to his friends. Bruce liked his bicycle very much because he had bought it with his own money. At last, his dream came true, and his parents wereof him. A．car B．bicycle C．truck
A．money B．help C．food
A．with B．without C．behind
A．why B．how C．what
A．food B．advice C．water
A．months B．minutes C．seconds
A．lent B．lost C．counted
A．choose B．sell C．drive
A．borrowing B．showing C．asking
A．famous B．strict C．Proud
I began to play the piano four years ago,I always remember my first piano performance.I remember that year,I was only nine years old,and but just to lean to play the piano a few months before.
One day,my teacher told me there was ging to be a piano performance three weeks.When I heard the news,I felt very.But the teacher said,“You can make it.You have this piece of music many times,so you’ll play it well.And when the performance comes,I’am sure you’ll.”After hearing the teacher’s words,I felt confident about myself.
After three weeks of hard practicing,the piece for the performance was fianlly.The night before the performance,I was so excited that I couldn’t stand still or sit down.When it was myto perform,I held my head high,went onto the stage,sat on the chair,quicklythe song in my head,and lifted up my hands to play.In one breath,I played the piece from beginning to end and played it very pleasantly.Soon,a thunter of applause(雷鸣般的掌声) out in the concert hall.I felt very happy,and proud of,yoo.
That was my first piano performance and I will never forget it.
A．finished B．considered C．stopped D．started
A．in B．for C．on D．until
A．sleepy B．exhausted C．nervous D．energetic
A．pronounced B．provided C．produced D．practiced
A．suit B．succeed C．incersse D．interset
A．successful B．ready C．empty D．careful
A．ending B．turn C．entertainment D．challenge
A．went through B．made up C．came up with D．went off
A．looked B．took C．broke D．filled
A．me B．my C．myself D．mine
A man walked into a restaurant. The restaurant advertised it had the menu in the world. The manager was very proud of being able to provide any dish, no matter how it was.
At the bottom of the , there was a notice that said, “If you do not see the dish you need on this menu, please tell us and we will add it to the menu right away.”
The man the menu and decided to make sure if it was true. He would orderthat was very unusual.
When a waiter came up to take his order, he said, “You say you can serve any dish, even if it’s not on your longest menu in the world.”
“That is correct, sir. We are able to meet everyone’s requirements.”
“Well,” the man said, “bring me a sandwich with two elephant ears. , not African.”
The waiter wrote down in his paper: Two Indian elephant ears on toast.
“Very good, sir,” he said. “That shouldn’t long.”
The waiter walked away quickly.
The man was very surprised and rather disappointed.
Then he smiled the waiter returned with a very unhappy look on his face.
“Ah!” the man said. “You can’t it to me, can you?”
The waiter made an apology 道歉.
“I’m very sorry, sir, and this is the embarrassing 令人为难的,” he said, “but I’m afraid we can’t because we’ve run out of bread.”A. biggest B. thickest C. longest
A. unfair B. unusual C. beautiful
A. menu B. dish C. restaurant
A. looked for B. looked after C. looked at
A. anything B. something C. everything
A. American B. Indian C. Canadian
A. pay B. cost C. take
A. as B. and C. so
A. catch B. take C. bring
A. least B. most C. less
The old man walked slowly into the restaurant. His poor jacket, patched（打补丁的）trousers, and worn - out shoes made him from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd. With the help of his walking - stick, he walked toward a by the window. A young waitress named Mary watched him and ran over to him, and said, "Here, sir. Let me give you a with that chair.”
Without saying a word, he smiled and nodded a thank - you. She pulled the chair away from the table. And then she helped him move in front of the chair, and get seated with his walking - stick against the table. In a soft, clear voice he said, "Thank you, Miss." "You're welcome, sir." she replied. "My name is Mary. I'll be back in a moment. If you need , just wave at me!"
he had finished a hearty meal, Mary brought him the change from his ticket, helping him up from his chair and out from behind the table. She him his walking - stick, and walked with him to the door. Holding the door open for him, she said, "Come back and see us, sir!" He said softly with a smile, "You are very kind!" When Mary went to clean his table, she was greatly .Under his plate she found a business card and a$100 bill! The note read--"dear Mary, I respect you very much, and you respect yourself too. It shows by the way you others. You have found the secret of happiness. Your kind gestures will shine through those who meet you.”
The man she had waited on was the of the restaurant, This was the first time that she, or any of her workmates had ever seen him in person.
A．give out B．put out C．stand out D．work out
A．waiter B．manager C．door D．table
A．menu B．dish C．hand D．bill
A．comfortably B．angrily C．unhappily D．excitedly
A．everything B．nothing C．anything D．many things
A．After B．Until C．Unless D．While
A．made B．took C．got D．handed
A．bored B．frightened C．surprised D．pleased
A．chat B．treat C．deal D．communicate
A．customer B．friend C．owner D．cleaner
There many new ways of shopping, and online shopping is one of them. You can buy almost everything on the Internet, and it's very . First, you choose something. Then you receive it a few days later post. Online shopping has several .First, you can shop at any time. The shops are always . Second, shopping usually takes a lot of time. But to shop on the Internet you only need a computer and a mouse! You can compare the prices of the same product and spend a lot …or save money. But many people enjoy out and shopping with friends. They don't like shopping on the Internet because they can't see the product or the clothes on. Also paying over the Internet isn't always safe. Online shopping is changing our way of life. One day will go to the shops any more,
you'll be able to buy anything on the Internet, and you will be able to receive it anywhere in the world at any time!
A．is B．was C．are D．be
A．easy B．different C．difficult D．bad
A．on B．to C．by D．and
A．advantage B．disadvantages C．disadvantage D．advantages
A．open B． opens C．close D．closes
A．too B．also C．as well D．either
A．goes B．going C．go D．to go
A．try B．put C．look D．take
A．nothing B．everything C．everyone D．no one
A．so B．and C．because D．then