A wise man was on his long journey with a young man.(16) was falling, so they decided to find a place to stay. They searched for a long time and at last found a tiny old house. A(n)(17) family lived in it. They gave the two visitors a warm welcome and prepared a simple(18) for them including fresh milk and cheese.
After the meal, the wise man asked how they(19) in such a poor place. In a low voice the husband replied, "We have a(20) . We sell her milk to our neighbors and keep some for(21) own needs﹣make some cheese and cream."
The next morning, the two visitors continued their(22) . After they walked a few miles, the wise man said to the young man, "Go back and push the cow off the cliff(悬崖)." "Why? Without the cow, they will have nothing." The wise man repeated his order, "Go back and(23) the cow."
The young man was(24) about the future of the family. But(25) he returned to the old house and did as the wise man told him.
A few(26) later, the young man travelled on the same road. He decided to visit the family again. To his surprise, he saw a large house with a beautiful garden there.
He knocked on the door and a well﹣dressed man answered it. He was the son of the family. The man invited him to enter the house and told him(27) their life changed. "You know, we had(28) but a cow to keep us alive years ago. But one day she fell off the cliff and died. We had to come up with new(29) of making a living. You see, we are much(30) than before." At his words, the young man smiled.
16. A. Rain |
B. Night |
C. Light |
D. Silence |
17. A. brave |
B. poor |
C. important |
D. dangerous |
18. A. meal |
B. room |
C. story |
D. life |
19. A. took a walk |
B. got into trouble |
C. took a vacation |
D. made a living |
20. A. horse |
B. pig |
C. cow |
D. sheep |
21. A. our |
B. their |
C. his |
D. her |
22. A. plan |
B. work |
C. journey |
D. sail |
23. A. help |
B. kill |
C. watch |
D. feed |
24. A. angry |
B. quiet |
C. mad |
D. worried |
25. A. luckily |
B. finally |
C. suddenly |
D. especially |
26. A. years |
B. months |
C. weeks |
D. days |
27. A. what |
B. where |
C. how |
D. whether |
28. A. something |
B. anything |
C. nothing |
D. everything |
29. A. places |
B. wishes |
C. interests |
D. ways |
30. A. better |
B. smarter |
C. busier |
D. prettier |
In western countries,you usually can't see the ( thirteen) floor.
Jack:Hi,Molly.I have something for you.
Molly:(46)
Jack:It's a gift box from your friend Amy.
Molly:Thanks.(47) Oh.It's a ticket.
Jack:(48)
Molly:It's a ticket for Song Joong﹣Ki's movie.(49)
Jack:Yes,he is so popular now and I'm writing a report about him
for a magazine.
Molly:(50)
Jack:Sure.His school work is the best.He is brave,smart,and hardworking and he is good at making plans.All of those make him a super star.
Molly:Really?I can't wait to watch the movie.
A.What is it?
B.Do you know him?
C.How much is the ticket?
D.What is it for?
E.Let's see what is inside.
F.Can you tell me more about him?
G.Are you sure of his coming?
How is your uncle?
F ,thank you.
Everyone must f the traffic rules.
He cooks very well and he is a c .