Two years ago my grandmother was going to turn 75. My family discussed what was the best way to celebrate. Should we throw her a party? Should we take her on a trip ? We remembered that she had touched so many people's lives , and there were so many people for her to cosider. Then someone got the idea that we should include everyone in the celebration by turning it into a tribute(献礼) to my grandmother.
We secretly sent out letters to the people in Grandmother's address book and asked them to send a letter with a memory that they had shared with her. People sent us letters with poems, stories and pictures. The deep feeling that was shared through the response(回应)surprised us. We compiled(编辑)these letters into a memory book and amazed her with it on the morning of her birthday.
The unusual thing about my grandmother's friends was not the number that she had, but the connection they shared. In many ways this book of friendship was the greatest achievement of my grandmother's life.
I believe that developing true friendships is one of the most important things that anyone can do in one's lifetime. It is not a matter of the number of friends one has, but the quality of the bonds. If one has had at least one true friendship before dying, then one can say one has lived a successful life. I have made many friends and I believe I have begun to develop the same types of friendships my grandmother kept up over her lifetime. I only hope that I will be as successful as she has been.
1.How did the author's family celebrate Grandmother's birthday ?
A. They took her on a trip across the country.
B. They gave her a memory book of friendship.
C. They invited all her friends to her birthday party.
D. They asked all her friends to send her cards.
2.When receiving her birthday gift, the author's grandmother probably felt _____.
A. disappointed and lonely
B. sorry and sad
C. surprised and pleased
D. nervous and excited
3.The underlined word “bonds” in the last paragraph probably means________
A. relationships B. works C. successes D. celebrations
4.According to the passage, the author probably agrees that _____.
A. the more friends you have, the better
B. friends are more important than family
C. understanding leads to greater success
D. true friendship is very important to us
5.Which of the following words can best describe the author's grandmother ?
A. Famous B. Great. C. Polite D. Pleasant
International students in Christine Rhodes’ English class in Australia share their favorite places they have visited in Australia.
Canberra,
the nicest city in Australia.
Siggi Siebold from Germany
I went for a short holiday to Canberra because my son lives there. It’s the nicest city in Australia, a little bit similar to Cairns. There’re lots of big rivers and trees around the city.
The
small city of Mount Isa
Indra Ekanayake from Malaysia
I came to Mount Isa six months ago. It’s a long way from Brisbane-about 2,000 km .It’s a small city, with a population of 21,000, but it has all the basic facilities(设施)such as a hospital, six schools and supermarkets. It’s a mining city. It’s hot and gets little rain. There’re two big lakes to keep the rainwater for drinking for the city.
Lake
Moondarra and a mine
Ida Robb from Indonesia
In Mount Isa, there’s a dam called Lake Moondarra. On the weekend you can go there with your friends.People go fishing and even catch a crocodile. There’s a big mine in Mount Isa.Many people come to work in the mine and earn much money.It isn’t a beautiful green place, but many people love it.
My
impression(印象)of
Sydney
Namfon Pitaxsin from Thailand
The fist time I came to Australia,I was happy. I traveled to Sydney. Four million people live there ,and many are Asians. I saw the harbor (港口)，Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House and I went to see the koalas and kangaroos in Taronga Park Zoo. After that I went to the Thai restaurants. There is a revolving (旋转的) restaurant, so you can eat and see the city.
1.Why did Siggi Siebold go to Canberra?
A. Because it’s the nicest city in Australia.
B. Because her son lives there
C. Because it is similar to her hometown
D. Because there’re lots of rivers
2.According to Indra Ekanayake, Mount Isa______
A. is a famous harbor in Ausralia
B. has a large population
C. probably doesn’t have enough drinking water
D. doesn’t have enough basic facilities
3.Where is Lake Moondarra?
A. In Canberra. B. In Mount Isa. C.In Brisbane. D.In Sydney
64.The first time Namfon Pitaxsin went to Australia, she________
A. saw some special Australian animals
B. met more Americans than Asians
C. ate in a revolving restaurant
D. enjoyed the music in the Opera House
4.How many cities does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Two B. Three C. Four. D. Five
I was 15. She looked like she was over 70. But on that day. I think she understood me more than anyone else.
Walking into the church that Sunday was hard. I had never let anyone see me cry. But I knew I would cry that day .My grandfather was suddenly ill .The doctors said he might not live much longer. Everyone in my family was crying .Grandpa was the sweetest man in the world .Why was he leaving us?
There weren't many people at church that day. One of them was an old lady sitting at the end of my row. She was smiling. I closed my eyes and prayed for my grandfather to get better. Soon, my eyes were full of tears. I opened my eyes and saw a hand in front of me. It was giving me a tissue(纸巾)。
The old lady was sitting next to me, smiling. She didn't say a word. She just gave me a tissue and a smile. I tried to thank her, but only tears came out. Then she took my hand. I looked into her eyes. They were clear and blue, and they make me feel peaceful. Her smile said to me :I am with you. Everything will be OK. I closed my eyes again. When I opened them, she wasn't there. I left the church but still couldn't find her. I never saw her again.
My grandfather died the next week. We all cried a lot. But when I thought of that old lady's warm smile, I felt a little better.
How did she know how I was feeling ? I wish I could see her again, to say thank you.
1.According to Paragraph 2, what made the whole family cry ?
A. Grandfather's words B. Grandfather's death.
C. The author's cry. D. The doctor's words.
2.The author went to church to _____.
A. pray for grandfather. B. ask the old lady for help.
C. avoid being seen crying. D. thank the old lady.
3.Whose hand does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 3 refer to
A. Grandfather's B. The old lady's.
C. The author's. D. Father's.
4.What do we know about the old lady ?
A. She knows the author. B. She can't speak.
C. She needs understanding. D. She is very kind.
5.What made the author feel better after Grandfather died ?
A. The old lady's words. B. The old lady's smile.
C. The old lady's eyes. D. The old lady's hand
I’d been proud that I’d never lost my cellphone until my husband Jack got a call one evening.
We went to visit a friend in hospital last year. When Jack’s 36 rang, it was my mother calling from my 37 . She asked if I had 38 my mobile. I checked my purse. It was 39 !
I used Jack’s phone to call my number. Then a boy, whom I’ll call Rhys, 40 it. “I found your phone!” he said, excitedly. “I have been trying to find you, but 41 it was getting late, I decided to leave.” He gave me the address of a 42 near his home.
Later that evening, I went to 43 him there. I didn’t dare to go 44 , worrying this was some cheater. So Jack came along. After 45 10km, we got to the coffee shop which Rhys 46 .
My 47 were gone. Rhys was just a young boy. “How did you 48 my mum?” I asked. He 49 that when he found my mobile by the roadside, he started calling people in my list of contacts. But all they 50 was my mobile phone number—which didn’t 51 . He’d called many names, starting with the letter A. Finally he got Adam, one of my friends, who 52 my house.
I was 53 to get my phone back with all the contacts, messages and photos I could have lost for ever. I was so 54 to Rhys and offered him some money, but he 55 .
As we drove back, we praised Rhys for his honesty.
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1.A. electric car |
B. mobile phone |
C. radio |
D. doorbell |
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2.A. hospital |
B. company |
C. school |
D. home |
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3.A. found |
B. changed |
C. lost |
D. bought |
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4.A. gone |
B. new |
C. busy |
D. broken |
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5.A. accepted |
B. returned |
C. got |
D. answered |
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6.A. before |
B. because |
C. after |
D. if |
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7.A. coffee shop |
B. post office |
C. hotel |
D. supermarket |
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8.A. follow |
B. meet |
C. catch |
D. punish |
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9.A. slowly |
B. back |
C. alone |
D. finally |
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10.A. driving |
B. running |
C. walking |
D. riding |
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11.A. talked about |
B. looked for |
C. heard of |
D. knew about |
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12.A. difficulties |
B. fears |
C. diseases |
D. hopes |
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13.A. remember |
B. know |
C. tell |
D. understand |
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14.A. realized |
B. repeated |
C. explained |
D. believed |
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15.A. had |
B. noticed |
C. expected |
D. finished |
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16.A. happen |
B. matter |
C. help |
D. fit |
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17.A. called |
B. visited |
C. shared |
D. sold |
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18.A. sorry |
B. glad |
C. sad |
D. proud |
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19.A. useful |
B. strange |
C. grateful |
D. polite |
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20.A missed |
B. appeared |
C. agreed |
D. refused |
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Now I've got him in my ; I can make him do anything I want.
A. energy B. strength C. power D. right
Have you seen Jack recently? I wonder with his classmates.
A. how is he getting along
B. that he is getting along well
C. if he is getting along well
D. what he is getting along.
