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There is little doubt that house cat first developed naturally from ancient wild cats. The cleverest relative is the America wild cat which still lives in Africa today. This is understandable because the first house cats came from Africa.
Cats first started to live around people in Egypt about 6,000~7,000 years ago. From Egypt, cats started to move around the world. This is about the same time that Egyptians began storing grain(谷物）in buildings. Scientists used to believe that people tamed cats to catch mice and protect the grain. However, cats don’t like to be told what to do! Now, scientists believed that cats followed the mice and learned to accept people. Finally, some of the cats began to grow comfortable around people, these were smaller cats that needed protection. As these cats and people got used to each other, then they moved in together. Around 5,000 years ago, cats started to live with people.
Soon cats were in Greece, then the Middle East and China. They moved along Egyptian business roads keeping away mice and keeping people around them. After the Romans came to Egypt, they also accepted the cats and brought them to Europe. These cat likely bred(繁殖） with other cats to form the many kinds of house cats we have today.
Cats are relatively recent house animals. House cats still have a lot in common with their wild relatives. Cats sleep a lot to save energy just like wild cats. They will often get food at night as well. House cats are generally peaceful and friendly, but be careful! If a cat feels it is in danger, it will fight back—just like a wild cat.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
Where did the first house cats come from?

A．Asia.

B．Africa.

C．Europe.

D．America.

When did cats start to live with people?

A．About 4,000 years ago.	B．About 5,000 years ago.
C．About 6,000 years ago.	D．About 7,000 years ago.

According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?

A．Cats started to move around the world from China.

B．Cats get food at night to save energy like wild cats.

C．Cats have a little in common with their wild cats.

D．Cats were accepted and brought to Europe by Romans.

What does the underlined word “tamed” mean in Chinese?

A．驱散

B．捕捉

C．驯化

D．引进

What does the text mainly talk about?

A．The development of house cats.

B．Different cats in different countries.

C．The relationship between cats and people.

D．The differences between house cats and wild cats.

Once a king got two nice falcons(猎鹰)from his son. He had never seen such beautiful falcons before. He loved them so much and he ordered the best falconer to train them to fly.
After several months, the king came to see how the training was going on. He found that one falcon had already been able to fly high in the sky, while the other was staying on the branch(树枝) of a tree quietly, just keeping still.
The king called all his falcons together and ordered them to try every way they could to make the other falcon fly. But none of them succeeded. One day, while the king was taking a walk in the forest, an idea came to his mind. Maybe someone who knew the natural environment well could solve this problem. He spent for a farmer who lived in the forest into his palace to train it at once.
The next morning, the king saw the other falcon flying above in the sky freely. “ it is unbelievable !” shouted the king. How could you make it happen?”
The farmer replied,“It’s very easy. I just cut off the branch where the falcon rested.”
It is always the same to human beings. We all have “two flying wings” in our hearts as well, but we often seem not to notice them and stay where we just for safety and comfort. We won’t realize we can fly so high and freely until the “branch” we are resting on breaks.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
What did the king do after he got the two falcons?

A．He kept them on the branch of a tree.

B．He sent them to a farmer in the forest.

C．He made the best falconer train them to fly.

D．He set them free and let them fly in the sky.

Why did the king call all his falconers together?

A．Because he wanted to get more falcons.

B．Because he wanted the other falcon to fly.

C．Because he wanted them to see his falcons.

D．Because he wanted to know more about his falcons.

Who finally made the other falcon fly freely in the sky?

A．The king.	B．The king’s son.
C．The farmer.	D．The best falconer.

How did the king feel when he saw the other falcon fly freely in the sky?

A．Excited.	B．Moved.
C．Worried.	D．Relaxed.

What is the best title for the text？

A．The Wise King	B．The Nice Falcons
C．The Best Falconer	D．The Flying Wings.

Making a good job choice is almost as good as choosing a good life. So, choosing a job is one of the most important decisions to make in life.
For my job, there are three important things that I will consider:
The first one － that I must work in an area I like － is most important to me. Someone once said if you find a job that you enjoy, then you won't have to work another day. I would like to work in an area where I can be more creative. I would like to be the most valuable member there. All this is possible only if I like what I do.
The second one is that the area of my work must lead me to solve some new and hard problems. I would like to stay in the same area for a long time. In order for this to happen, the work must provide enough problems. More than just working to live, I enjoy making a difference and trying my best for the whole progress. I would also like to be well remunerated for my hard work, so I can lead a comfortable life with this hard-won money. Then I can provide the best for my family.
The third important thing is that I would like to work in an area that would help other people. The work in my mind is in fields such as the army, training or management. In such areas, I can help to develop the abilities of others and bring out their best. It would be a most satisfying job to help young people to become the best that they can be. When I become old, I would like to look back with a great sense of satisfaction that thousands of people have become better persons through my work.
I accept the idea that no one should make a choice of a job suddenly or quickly. He should decide what he wants to be in the long run. Then, he should decide how he works towards it. He should study the proper courses, read the books and speak to knowledgeable persons in that field before making a job choice. A good choice will most probably lead to a better life.
According to the passage, a good job choice probably makes people _.

A．solve fewer problems	B．choose a good life
C．be good family members	D．provide hard things

The writer considers an enjoyable job most important because _.

A．he has to bring out his best

B．it can make him more creative

C．he will have to work another day

D．it is possible for him to live better

The underlined word "remunerated" in the passage means"".

A．trained

B．praised

C．accepted

D．paid

The writer wants to tell us that everyone should _.

A．become a knowledgeable person

B．join the army to become a better person

C．make preparations to find a satisfying job

D．help young people to choose an interesting job

What is the best title for the passage?

A．My Job Choice	B．My Favorite Job
C．My Comfortable Life	D．My Sense of Satisfaction

Super International Crafts (工艺品) Market
1/F, Super Shopping Center, 12 Shopping Road, ssKowloon,
next to Dandy's Store and Cleo's Cafe

The Super Shopping Center is proud to hold the Super International Crafts Market. The market owns hand-crafted products from all over the world. Come to learn about other cultures and see beautiful things from different countries! A part of the sales will be given to the International Children's Fund (ICF). Some of the interesting products include:
Beaded bracelets (圆珠手链) from Africa Do you love bracelets? Here you can find bracelets made from special wooden beads, and no two pieces are the same! Each bracelet looks expensive, but costs only $20. What is more, if you buy two, you can get a card for a free drink at Cleo's Cafe!	Silk handbags from Thailand These colorful bags are beautiful and useful! You can use them every day. Each bag is as much as $150. If you buy more than one, they will be 10% cheaper for you.
Fantastic! We will have introductions about the different countries, as well as a lucky draw (M!) for a free trip to one of the special countries in the market! You can also taste foods from the different countries at our International Foods Stand. Visit the International Crafts Market and learn about different cultures. Buy beautiful, interesting things and support the International Children's Fund!

The passage above is probably _________.

A．a piece of news	B．a visitor's letter
C．a shopping guide	D．a trip introduction

The Super International Crafts Market is _________.

A．next to Cleo's Café

B．next to 12 Shopping Road

C．on 1/F, Dandy's Store

D．on 2/F, Super Shopping Center

People can _________ in the market.

A．learn about different cultures

B．visit the International Children's Fund

C．sell their own hand-crafted products

D．see beautiful things mostly from ssKowloon

Which is right according to the passage?

A．Two bracelets cost $20.

B．The bracelets look the same.

C．Each bag costs only $135.

D．The handbags are colorful.

What can we do to have a free trip to a country in the market?

A．Give money to the ICF.

B．Take part in a lucky draw.

C．Buy wooden beads from Africa.

D．Taste different foods in the market.

One day after school, I went to the teacher's office to see my teacher, but nobody was there. As I was about to leave, I noticed a piece of paper on the floor. I picked it up and saw the words "FINAL-TERM EXAMINATION" at the top. I put the paper into my school bag secretly and ran out of the room.
After I came back home, I took out the paper quickly. It was the exam paper of my worst subject, History. I felt excited. My heart beat fast. I took out my History book and started working on the answer. I had never answered any questions so seriously.
On the day of the History exam, I went into the exam hall confidently. When the paper was sent to me, I dreamt of getting the highest mark in the whole grade and could not help smiling. "My History teacher always encouraged me to work hard and get better grades, but I let him down time and time again. This time I will give him a big surprise," I thought.
When the teacher said we could start, I turned the paper over. To my surprise, all the questions were different. Later I felt nervous. In the end, I almost left the paper undone. After the exam. I ran to the toilet, took out the paper and carefully read it from the top. Oh! It was last year's exam paper. I read all the questions but I hadn't read the date.
This is a lesson in which I know I have to put my feet on the ground. I regretted doing such a silly thing. After that, I told my teacher the truth and I promised to be honest. From then on, I worked harder than ever before.
The writer went to the teacher's office to _________.

A．take an exam	B．see his teacher
C．get his school bag	D．ask some questions

The writer always _________ in his History exams.

A．got high marks	B．did silly things
C．let his teacher down	D．left the paper undone

The writer felt _________ when he first saw all the questions were different.

A．surprised	B．excited
C．nervous	D．crazy

When did the writer know it was last year's exam paper?

A．Before he read all the questions.

B．As soon as he returned home.

C．Until he went into the teacher's office.

D．After he read the paper in the toilet.

What might the writer write in his diary?

A．I'm glad that I did very well in the exam. I gave my teacher...

B．After the exam, my teacher asked me to go to his office. My heart...

C．When I turned over the paper, I couldn't help smiling. My teacher...

D．I'm truly sorry for what I did. Everyone should be honest. I'll ...