Having a cheetah as a pet in the house? Does it sound scary to you? But for a family in South Africa, one cheetah is treated as a VIP (Very Important Person) in the house.
The big cheetah is named Jolie, after the film star Angelina Jolie. She can often be found eating from the kitchen table, taking a short sleep on the sofa, or even sleeping on Lucy and Jeff’s bed. The big cat also sleeps and plays with the Browns’ other pet, the more usual one — a sheepdog (牧羊犬).
Having a cheetah as a pet is unusual. At first, Mrs Brown wasn’t willing to keep a cheetah as a pet. She said, “ But we are now happy that we did it — she is part of the family.”
Just like her name, four-year-old Jolie has achieved a celebrity status (名人地位) in the Browns’ hometown. Fans often come to their home to take pictures of her.
However, a cheetah is always a cheetah. “She makes a lot of mess in the house, urinating (小便) everywhere and chewing everything. It’s her wild instincts (本能),” said Mrs Brown.
There might be some problems of having a cheetah as a pet in the house, but some unusual fun must also be waiting ahead.
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A: It's a nice day.
B: Yes, it's a beautiful day .
A: Are there so many people here all the time?
B: __________. This is my first time here.
A: Me, too. I think this is a great place.
B: Yeah, I think so too.
A: _________?
B: I’m visiting from London. How about you?
A: _______.
B: That’s cool. Are you having a good time?
A: Yes. There are many things to see and I’m taking a lot of picture.
B: ______?
A: For two weeks, I went to San Francisco and Los Angeles. I want to see Yellow Stone National Park before I leave.
B: ________.
A: Oh, my friends are waiting for me. I hope you enjoy your stay here.
B: Thank you. It was nice meeting you.
根据旬意和汉语提示，在空格中填入正确的单词。(每空填一词)Kate is a_____(高的)girl with a round face．
The_______(老板)used to support poor children
Walk _______(沿着)the road and turn right at the first crossing
They usually have some milk and________(面包)for breakfast．
Young people should_______(掌握)English and computer technology．
The children were so happy that they could_______(几乎不)speak．
Zheng He even_______(航行)to the east coast of Africa during the Ming dynasty
D：阅读下面短文，从方框内选择恰当的句子填入文中空白处，使短文内容完整、意思连贯。
My life is always filled with sadness and little joy.
Last year, I was allowed to enter the only key high school in my hometown.
I rushed to my home and told my parents. But my father didn’t seem as excited as I was. He just kept smoking without saying a word and my mother put her head down and couldn’t help crying.
I knew very well what my family was like. My mum had been ill in bed for two years. We lived a hard life and I couldn’t continue my schooling. I felt so upset but I could say nothing to my parents.
To my surprise, things completely changed before the beginning of the new term. My head teacher came to my family with some money, which had been raised by my schoolmates. He encouraged me, “Always have a dream. ”I have been studying hard since I entered the high school. Whenever I meet difficulties, I always think of my teacher and schoolmates. I have a college dream and I must work hard for it, no matter how hard life is. Just as a great man says, “
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Reporter: Congratulations!You just won the first prize in the State Tennis Competition.
Michael: Thank you.
Reporter: Michael, how old are you?
Michael: Seven
Reporter: Seven! __
Michael: Since I was three.
Reporter:
Michael: My father. And I take private lessons, too.
Reporter: How many days a week do you play?
Michael: _ I want to practise every day, but my parents say three or four days is enough.
Reporter: Are you going to continue with your tennis?
Michael: Uh-huh I want to be a professional tennis player when I’m older.
Reporter: Wish you greater success!
Michael: Thank you.
| A．Who taught you how to play?. B. About three or four. C. How long have you been playing tennis? |