Once there lived a wise man.He was worried about his son's future because his son was lazy.One day,he said to his son, "I want you to find some treasure.I have drawn a map to guide you".
The son set out the next day.Along the way,he was helped by someone with food and by someone with rooms to live in.He came across robbers (强盗).He also saw changing scenery and seasons.Finally,after a long year,he got to the place his father had said.It took him two days to look for the treasure but found nothing.
So he had to get back to his home.Sometimes,he would stop to enjoy the beauty of nature.
He also learnt to make meals.He even had to fix his clothes himself.He met the same people who had helped him earlier.This time,he stayed and helped them in order to repay them.
When he got home,he apologized to his father for not finding the treasure."There wasn't any treasure," the father answered with a smile."But I think you have found your life's true treasure."
(1)What did the wise man tell his son to find?
A. |
His future. |
B. |
A map. |
C. |
Some treasure. |
D. |
A special place. |
(2)What didn't the son see during the journey?
A. |
Robbers. |
B. |
Sea. |
C. |
Scenery. |
D. |
Rooms. |
(3)Did the son find the treasure at last?
A. |
No,he found something. |
B. |
Yes,he found a map. |
C. |
Yes,he found robbers. |
D. |
No,he found nothing. |
(4)According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?
A. |
At first the son was really lazy without future. |
B. |
The father was worried about his son's life. |
C. |
He didn't fix his clothes himself on his way back. |
D. |
The son helped the people who had helped him before. |
(5)What is the best title?
A. |
The true treasure in your life. |
B. |
The hard experience of the lazy son. |
C. |
Helping others means helping yourself. |
D. |
Follow your father s advice when you are young. |
One day a lonely girl found two weak birds while she was walking in the woods(树林).She took them home and put them in a small cage. She fed them with love and the birds grew strong. Every morning they greeted her with a beautiful song. The girl loved them very much and wanted their singing to last forever.
One day the girl left the cage’s door open. The larger and stronger of the two birds flew out of the cage. The girl watched worriedly as it circled(盘旋) high above her. She was afraid that it would fly away and she would never see it again. So when it flew close, she grasped(抓) at it wildly. She was very happy that she held it tightly within her hand! Suddenly, she felt something had happened to the bird. She opened her hand and was surprised to find the bird was dead. Her love for the bird killed it.
She noticed the other bird jumping in the cage. She could feel that it wanted to be free. It hoped to fly into the clear, blue sky. She lifted(举起) it from the cage and flew it into the air. The bird circled once, twice, three times…
When the bird was flying happily in the sky, she was so glad. Just then the bird flew closer and sat softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest song she had ever heard.
The fastest way to lose love is to hold it tight; the best way to keep love is to let it fly!The girl loved the two birds very much because _____.
A.they greeted her every morning | B.they were hungry but very strong |
C.they liked staying in the cage quietly | D.they didn’t eat much food |
One day the girl forgot to close the door to the cage and _______ of the two birds flew out of the cage.
A.the sick | B.the female |
C.the larger and stronger | D.the white and blue |
The girl held the bird rightly in her hand because she was afraid that ________.
A.it would be killed | B.it was feeling cold |
C.the other bird felt lonely | D.it would fly away |
The girl felt that the other bird ____ when it was jumping in the cage.
A.wanted to see what happened | B.wanted to be free |
C.wanted to sing a beautiful song again | D.wanted to eat something |
What does the story want to tell us?
A.We should protect the endangered birds. | B.The cage is used to keep birds. |
C.The birds are easily killed. | D.To keep love is to let it fly. |
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Which of the following has the least chance to get help from Help Line Volunteers?
A.An old American farmer. | B.An old Chinese farmer. |
C.An old English farmer. | D.An old Canadian farmer. |
Save the Earth Club is _____ to help improve the environment.
A.a world club | B.a city club |
C.a school club | D.a neighborhood club |
If you buy a King Sweeper and two pairs of Trendy Sunglasses, you will save
_______.
A.$10.99 | B.$1.99 |
C.$19.99 | D.$2.99 |
Peopel who get help from Dear Mrs. Web or Help Line Volunteers______.
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B.have to help others |
C.must be quite poor | D.needn’t pay for it |
Jean is a bright young woman from a rich and famous family. She goes to a good university and has almost everything that money can buy. But the people in Jean’s family are so busy that they can hardly find time to be with her. In fact, Jean is quite lonely.
So Jean spends a lot of her time on QQ. She likes being anonymous (匿名的) talking to people who do not know about her famous family and her rich life. She uses the name Linda on QQ and made a lot of friends.
Last year Jean made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and he lived in San Francisco. David was full of stories and jokes. He and Jean had the same interests in rock music and modern dance. So it always took them many hours to talk happily on QQ and sometimes they even forgot the time. Of course, they wanted to know more about each other. David sent a picture of himself: he was a tall, good-looking young man with big, happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cards and small things to each other.
When Jean’s father told her that he was going on a business trip to San Francisco, she asked him to let her go with him, so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday. She would take him the latest DVD of the rock singer they liked most. But when Jean knocked in David’s door in San Francisco, she found that the special friend she had written to was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!Jean is quite lonely because ________.
A.she has got everything |
B.her family is too rich |
C.she has no time to stay with her family |
D.her family are too busy to be with her |
Jean spends time talking on QQ in order to _________.
A.tell others that she is from a good family |
B.find someone to talk to |
C.learn more from the QQ talking |
D.find a good boy friend |
The real name of the special friend she made on QQ is _______.
A.David | B.Jean | C.Jim | D.Linda |
Which of the following sentences is Wrong according to the passage?
A.Neither David nor Linda is a real name. |
B.Jim was a tall, good-looking young man. |
C.Jean went to San Francisco with her father. |
D.Both Jim and Jean like rock music. |
What’s the best title of the passage?
A.A Real Surprise | B.A Talk on QQ |
C.A Bright Young Girl | D.A Good-looking Boy |
Television has a huge influence on our lives. It is one of the most important ways of getting information. People spend part of their spare time watching television, and much of what they learn comes from it.
What we see on TV—movies, news shows, sports shows, advertisements and so on have increased our knowledge and have changed the way we learn about the world today. However, not everything on TV is true.
Most of the viewers are children. Television sometimes is like a baby-sitter. It spends more time with children than parents do. But it keeps them in the living room away from healthy outdoor activities. They spend less time playing soccer or walking in the park or playing games in the yard.
Of course, there are some programs on TV that are good for children. But there are also some shows which are bad. Children should not watch unhealthy shows. Maybe we can’t change what is on TV, but we can choose what we watch. Do you agree?Why is television sometimes like a baby-sitter?
A.Because television can take care of children. |
B.Because children spend more time watching TV than staying with their parents. |
C.Because television spends time looking after children. |
D.Because television keeps children from going out. |
Which is not one of the good influences television has on our lives?
A.It stops children from attending healthy outdoor activities. |
B.It provides a lot of information. |
C.It changes people’s way of learning. |
D.It increases people’s knowledge. |
We can learn from the passage that _________.
A.parents shouldn’t let children watch TV |
B.We should believe everything on TV. |
C.we can choose TV programmes |
D.parents shouldn’t watch TV |
What’s the writer’s attitude(态度) towards television?
A.消极的 | B.积极的 | C.中立的 | D.愤怒的 |
The passage is mainly about ________.
A.children spend too much time watching TV |
B.people spend their time on TV for information |
C.TV programmes attract children |
D.the great influence TV has on our lives |
Many of us don’t pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes (基因) and aging (老化). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight form UV rays.
Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly (定期地) and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person’s eyesight, too. In a world, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is. _____ is the most important way to protect our eyes.
A.Natural eye care | B.Taking medicine |
C.Seeing the doctor | D.Being happy all the time |
All the following causes can lead to bad eyesight except _______.
A.age | B.height | C.reading | D.computers |
What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer?
A.Eat healthy foods. | B.Clean the eye by using cold water. |
C.Wear a pair of sunglasses. | D.Have a rest after working for a while. |
What do the underlined words “UV rays”mean?
A.沙尘 | B.闪电 | C.紫外线 | D.超声波 |
Which is the best title of the passage?
A.Ways of Eye Care | B.Ways of Eye Exercises |
C.Ways of Being Happy | D.Ways of Being Healthy |