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One day, when Bill was 1. home from school, he heard a noise coming from the bushes. He went over to see 2. it was. Behind a bush, he found a black dog. Bill went back home as soon as he could with the dog and 3. it to his parents. Bill’s Dad found that the dog had a broken dog, 4. they brought the dog to a doctor for 5. by car. On the way, Bill’s parents decided that Bill could keep the dog if they couldn’t find the owner.
When they arrived, the doctor checked the dog. He told Bill that it was going to have babies! The next day, Bill 6. up signs like “FOUND DOG BLACK” around his neighborhood. He 7. wrote his family’s phone number on the signs.
Two days 8. , Bill got a call 9. the owner of the dog. The owner thanked Bill. When he came to pick up his dog, he said Bill could have 10. of the babies. Bill was very happy! Finally Bill got a baby dog from the owner. He named him Rosco and liked it very much.
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One day, when Bill was1. home from school, he heard a noise coming from the bushes. He went over to see 2. it was. Behind a bush, he found a black dog. Bill went back home as soon as he could with the dog and 3. it to his parents. Bill’s Dad found that the dog had a broken dog, 4. they brought the dog to a doctor for 5. by car. On the way, Bill’s parents decided that Bill could keep the dog if they couldn’t find the owner.
When they arrived, the doctor checked the dog. He told Bill that it was going to have babies! The next day, Bill6. up signs like “FOUND DOG BLACK” around his neighborhood. He 7. wrote his family’s phone number on the sighs.
Two days8. , Bill got a call 9. the owner of the dog. The owner thanked Bill. When he came to pick up his dog, he said Bill could have 10. of the babies. Bill was very happy! Finally Bill got a baby dog from the owner. He named him Rosco and liked it very much.
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Ben Jones was walking home from school one day when he saw a black cat. It was walking across the
srteet in front of him.Ben stopped, turned around, and walked down a different srteet to go home. Why did he do that?
"It's unlucky when a black cat crossed the street in front of you," says Ben, "I did not want to walk down that street!"
Many people think that some things bring bad luck or good luck. For example, some people think that 13 is an unlucky number. They never invite 13 people to a party.
"I never walk under a ladder (梯子)," says Ben. "And I never open an umbrella inside the house. They both bring bad luck."
And what brings good luck? "We have a horseshoe over the front door of our house for good luck," says Ben."And when I find a peney on the ground, I always pick it up. That brings me good luck all day!"
1.Why did Ben turn around when he saw the black cat crossing the street?
A. Because he thought it was lucky.
B. Because he disliked a black cat.
C. Because he was afraid of the cat.
D. Because he thought it was unlucky.
2.In western countries,which number do some people think is unlucky?
A. 6
B. 10.
C. 13
D.14.
3.Which of the following things can bring people good luck?
A. Opening an umbrella inside the house.
B. Walking under a ladder.
C. Picking up a penny on the ground.
D.Seeing a cat.
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Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed a boy ahead of him. He had tripped（绊倒) and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with some clothes, a baseball bat and a glove.
Mark knelt(跪) down and helped the boy pick up the things. Since they were going the same way, he offered to carry some things for the boy.
As they walked, Mark discovered the boy's name was Bill. He loved video games, baseball and history, but he was having trouble with some of his subjects.
They arrived at Bill's home first. Mark was invited in for a Coke and to watch some television. The afternoon passed pleasantly with some laughs and talk. Then Mark went home.
They continued to see each other around school, had lunch together once or twice, then both graduated from junior school.
Three days before graduation, Bill asked Mark if they could talk.
Bill reminded（提醒）Mark of the day years ago when they had first met. "Did you ever wonder why I was carrying so many things home that day?" asked Bill.
“You see, I took away all my things from school. I had stored away some of my mother's sleeping pills(安眠药). I was going home to kill myself. But after we spent some time talking and laughing, I realized that if I had died, I would have missed so many good time. So you see, Mark, when you picked up those books that day, you did a lot more. "
1.When Bill fell down on his way home, Mark .
A. didn't notice that
B. went away quickly
C. helped him pick up the things
D. carried all the things for him
2.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Mark was a warm—hearted boy.
B. Bill was good at all of his subjects.
C. Bill and Mark were in the same school.
D. Bill loved video games, baseball and history.
3.At Bill's home, they didn't .
A. drink some Coke B. watch TV
C. have a pleasant talk D. play video games
4.Three days before graduation, Bill asked Mark to talk because he .
A. wanted to tell him his story
B. wanted to kill himself again
C. hoped to have lunch together
D. hoped to go on holiday together
5.What would Bill probably say at last?
A. I should die. B. You saved. my life.
C. You did a good job. D. You helped me a lot.
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Mark was walking home from school one day when he saw a boy in front of him. The boy ________ all of the books he was carrying, along with two sweaters, a baseball bat and a glove. Mark________ the boy pick the things up and they walked home together. As they walked, Mark learned that the boy’s name was Bill. Bill loved video games, baseball and history, ________ he was having trouble with some of his subjects in school.
They arrived at Bill’s home first. Bill________ Mark in for a drink and to watch some television. The afternoon passed ________ with some laughs and small talk. Then Mark went home.
They went on to see each other around school, had lunch together once or twice, then both graduated(毕业) from high school. Three weeks before graduation, Bill asked Mark if they could have a talk. Bill talked about the day years ago when they had________ met. “Did you ever want to know ________ I was carrying so many things home that day?” asked Bill. “You see, I cleaned out my locker(储物柜) because I was going home to kill ________ . But after we spent some time together talking and laughing, I got to know that if I had died, I would have missed out on (失去) many good ________ . So you see, Mark, when you picked up those books that day, in fact, you ________ my life. I want to say ‘thank you’ to you, my dear friend.”
1.A. lost B. dropped C. gave D. took
2.A. asked B. taught C. helped D. wanted
3.A. but B. instead C. otherwise D. because
4.A. chose B. offered C. caught D. invited
5.A. easily B. happily C. sadly D. clearly
6.A. first B. almost C. never D. already
7.A. what B. how C. why D. when
8.A. us B. you C. me D. myself
9.A. times B. games C. books D. lunches
10.A. colored B. saved C. cared D. decorated
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One day, Susie was unhappy when she came home from school. “What’s the matter, my dear?” asked her mother, drawing her to her side and smiling.
“All our class must hand in compositions tomorrow. We must write 12 lines at least. But I can never write one. I’ll have to go to school without a composition, for I won’t copy one from a book, or ask you or papa to write one for me.”
“That’s right,” said her mother. “You’ll be happier with a poor composition, if it’s your own, than with a fine one written by somebody else. But cheer up. Run into the garden and play. I’ll call you in half an hour. Don’t think about your composition now. Just have a good time.”
It seemed just a few minutes to Susie before she heard her mother calling her. She went into the house immediately — her hands full of sweet flowers, and her face red with exercise.
Then her mother asked her to sit by the window with a nice piece of paper and a pencil, and write something about what she could see. “Never mind your composition; do this to please me, and we’ll talk about that later.”
Although Susie thought her mother’s request was strange, she knew she always had a good reason for everything she did. So she did as her mother requested.
As she looked out, she first saw the western sky and some bright, sunset clouds. “Oh, mother, what a sunset!”
“Don’t talk. Just write.”
The pencil began moving rapidly across the paper. She wrote about the sunset clouds, the look of the distant hills, the streets, the river, the garden with its flowers, and the birds flying past the window. She forgot all about the terrible composition!
Just as she had reached the bottom of the page, her mother came in and said with a smile, “Well, Susie, how does that composition come on?”
“Composition! You told me not to think about it, and I’ve never thought of it once. I’ve had such a nice time writing about what I could see from the window.”
Mrs. Smith took the paper and read what Susie had written. She said, “There, Susie, that’s a very nice composition, really.”
“A composition! Is that a composition?” Susie asked in surprise.
“Yes, my dear, and a very good one, too, if we find a title for it,” replied her mother. Then she added, “I’m sure it will please your teacher, as it does me. You see, it’s easy enough to write a composition if you have anything interesting to write about.”
1.Susie was unhappy when she came home because _____.
A. she was punished by her teacher
B. she couldn’t write a composition
C. she forgot to take her composition home
D. she didn’t get on well with her classmates
2.From the story we can know Susie’s mother _____.
A. had never understood her daughter
B. had never talked with Susie’s teacher
C. knew how to write a good composition
D. wrote the composition for her daughter
3.The title of Susie’s composition might be _____.
A. My Helpful Clever Mother B. The Beautiful Sights at Sunset
C. How to Please Your Teacher D. How to Have a Pleasant Time
4.What might happen the next morning?
A. Susie’s classmates would laugh at her.
B. Susie’s teacher would be angry with her.
C. Susie’s mother would ask her to stay at home.
D. Susie would hand in her composition happily.
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As a child , Alain Robert was afraid of heights. One day, when he was 12, he returned home from school. At the front door of his building, he looked for his keys. He didn’t have them. It was 3:30 pm and his parent worked until 6:00 pm. Alain looked at his apartment on the eighth floor.
He saw an open window. He closed his eyes and imagined himself climbing the building. When he opened his eyes , he told himself, “I can do it.” Fifteen minutes later, he was in his house and his fear of heights was gone.
Today, Alain still climbs buildings. In 2003, he climbed a building in London dressed as Spiderman to advertise the movie. In 2004, he climbed Taipei 101(one of the tallest buildings in the world). To reach the top of a building, Alain uses only his hands and special shoes. Alain climbs as a hobby. He also does it to make money for charity--- for children and the homeless. When he climbs, he wants to send a message to people. If you have a dream—something you really want to do – it can become real. But you must be brave and keep trying. If something bad happens, don’t give up. Close your eyes and tell yourself, “I can do it”.
1.What was Alain Robert afraid of when he was a child ?
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2.Which floor did Alain live on ?
_______________________________________________________________
3.Why did Alain climb a building in London dressed as Spiderman ?
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4.What does Alain use to reach the top of Taipei 101 ?
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5.What do you think of Alain Robert ?
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Bill is pretty healthy. He ______ every day, usually when he comes home ______ school. His ______ habits are pretty good. He tries ______ a lot of vegetables. He eats fruit and drinks milk every day. He ______ drinks coffee because he doesn't like coffee. Of course, he ______
loves junk food, but he tries to eat ______ only once a week. Oh, he sleeps nine ______ every night. So you see, he looks after ______ health. Good food and exercise help him study ______.
1.A. exercise B. exercises C. exercised
2.A. to B. from C. for
3.A. eating B. eat C. ate
4.A. eat B. ate C. to eat
5.A. always B. often C. never
6.A. also B. too C. either
7.A. them B. its C. it
8.A. hours B. minutes C. days
9.A. him B. he C. his
10.A. good B. well C. many
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Mr. Zhou is a Chinese teacher of Grade 1 in a school. One day when he into the classroom, he heard a low , “Here is the teacher. I don’t like him because he is an fellow (家伙) . I’m sure the unfair fellow is going to putting in commas (逗号) today.” It was Bill’s voice. He was talking with a boy next to him.
The teacher didn’t get angry. He said about it, but began to talk about putting commas, and then he down on the blackboard the sentence, “Bill says his is an unfair fellow.” The class laughed and Bill’s face red.
“Now,” said the teacher. “I’ll show you important commas are.”
He put commas into the sentence and then read, “Bill, says his teacher, is an unfair fellow.”
1.A. walks B. will walk C. was walking
2.A. voice B. noise C. sound
3.A. active B. unfair C. interesting
4.A. talk about B. think about C. know about
5.A. something B. nothing C. anything
6.A. wrote B. put C. turned
7.A. friend B. brother C. teacher
8.A. felt B. turned C. became
9.A. how B. what C. what an
10.A. one B. two C. three
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When my daughter was in primary school, she brought home four small twigs（嫩枝）one day. Her school gave these twigs to the students to plant. None of them looked very hardy, but with hope for the future, I planted them in our backyard. Over the years, because of an accident with the lawnmower（割草机）and poor soil, three of them died. Only one survived. It grew crooked（弯弯曲曲的）and very slowly. It never got very tall. In the end, it looked more like a fat bush than a tree. A few years ago, I noticed that it was starting to die. The lower branches were becoming bare（秃的）.Only the top third of the tree was still green. Last summer I did my best to save it by feeding it a lot of fertilizer（肥料), but it didn’t work.
Later one morning, I went out and looked at it again. I was wondering whether it would be better to just cut it down. It would make mowing the lawn easier. As I walked over to take a closer look at it, however, I noticed something moving within the leaves. It was a robin（知更鸟）patiently building a nest in the topmost branches. I smiled when I looked at it. I thought maybe this old tree was still useful. It might not be healthy or pretty, but it was still giving a bird a home. This tree made me know that all of our lives have purpose. It doesn’t matter if we are young and strong of old and sickly. Until our last breath, we have things to do, love to give, and joy to share.
We can help to make this world a better and more beautiful place.
1.What made the three trees die, according to the writer?
A.The grew out of small and hardly twig.
B.The daughter didn’t plant them correctly.
C.The soil around them was not rich.
D.There was no sunlight in the backyard.
2.What did the only remaining tree look like a few years ago?
A.It was straight and tall.
B.It grew fat very quickly.
C.It looked like a bird's nest.
D.There were not many leaves on it.
3.The underlined word “topmost” in Paragraph 2 mean __________ in Chinese.
A.顶端的 B.侧面的 C.最多的 D.高级的
4.What might the writer do with the tree later?
A.He might cut it down.
B.He might leave it as it is.
C.He might build more nests on it.
D.He might take away some of its leaves.
5.In the story, the writer aims to tell us that_____.
A.we should take care of animals and plants
B.we are living in a beautiful world
C.every living thing has its own purpose
D.we should work hard until our last breath
