Last night, on my way home I stopped because of being attracted by some hamburgers at a fast food restaurant. On my way in, a homeless man approached me and asked, “Do you have any bottles lying around?” I knew he would recycle them for a few cents, but I didn’t have any, so I said no. And again he asked, “Can you spare some change (零钱)?” I smiled, and said no again. He was very respectful; he smiled back and said, “OK, thank you.” Even though he didn’t have anything, he was still in good spirits. From the way he spoke I could tell he was smart.
Then I bought one hamburger and enjoyed my meal, but in the back of my mind I wondered whether the homeless man was hungry. After I finished my meal I decided to order another one for him. At this point I didn’t know if he was still around, but I tried anyway.
At the counter I ordered a hamburger and also a hot chocolate, because it was cold outside, and I thought it would help warm him up. They delivered me the hot chocolate first and as I waited for my hamburger, I noticed the homeless man was standing right beside me. I looked at him and smiled, “This hot chocolate is for you.”He replied like a gentleman,“Thank you so much. That’s very kind of you.”
I always believe no matter how hard up (缺钱) I am, there are always those who are worse off than I. When you help someone, it’s not always about money, it’s about love. The love you give today, someone might forget tomorrow. It doesn’t matter. Love anyway, because the greatest thing you can give is love.
1.Why did the author stop at a fast food restaurant?
A. Because he was hungry and thirsty.
B. Because he wanted to help the homeless man there.
C. Because he hoped he could collect some bottles there.
D. Because the hamburgers there interested him.
2.We can learn from the first two paragraphs that the author _____.
A. was angry with the homeless man
B. decided to help the homeless man after his meal
C. was an old friend of the homeless man
D. finished his meal quickly to help the homeless man
3.We can infer from the text that the homeless man was _____.
A. old and sick B. sad and nervous
C. polite and friendly D. calm and confident
4.The author wants to tell us that _____.
A. there is always someone that we can help
B. money cannot buy everything
C. we shouldn’t forget those who once helped us
D. love cannot be forced
On a hot summer day in America a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. He dived into the cool water, not realizing that as he swam towards the middle of the lake, a crocodile was swimming toward him.
His mother in the house was looking out of the window and saw the two as they got closer and closer. In great fear, she ran toward the water, shouting to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the crocodile reached him. From the shore, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the crocodile snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war (拔河) between the two. The crocodile was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard their screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the crocodile.
Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy, asked if he would show him his scars(伤疤). The boy lifted his legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn’t let go.”
Never judge another person's scars, because you don't know how they were made.
1.Which of the following is most related to the underlined word “passionate”?
A. Anxious. B. Determined.
C. Frightened. D. Courageous.
2.Who killed the crocodile in the end?
A. A farmer. B. The boy’s mother.
C. The boy. D. The boy’s father.
3.In the story the writer intends to tell us that __________.
A. scars always remind people of their past experiences
B. it’s dangerous to swim alone in the water
C. the boy also feels painful in his mind
D. scars do not necessarily mean pain at all times
4.Which of the following will be the best title for the text?
A. A Terrible Experience
B. Women Hold up Half the Sky
C. Scars of Love
D. Don't Judge by Appearances
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Carry-on Bag Rules
When travelling on China Southern planes, we ask our customers to follow our simple bag rules.
---Each passenger is allowed to bring one bag onto the plane.
---Weight limit: Each carry-on bag may weigh up to 10 kilos.
---Size limit: Each carry-on bag can be up to 110cm long, 60cm high and 30cm wide.
---Additional bags and oversized/overweight bags may be allowed on the plane if there is enough room. There will be a fee for such bags (see the table below). Please note that if your bag breaks more than one rule then you must pay a fee for each rule broken.
Safety Rules
For the safety of our passengers, the following items must not be taken onto the plane:
---Bottles containing gas (e.g. cigarette lighter)
---Bottles containing any cream, oil or other liquid that are over 100ml.
Note:
If you have any liquid medicines over 100ml that you must use during your flight, please contact our customer service manager on 34533566 to make arrangements at least 24 hours before your departure. You will need to have a doctor’s letter explaining why you need the medicine.
Bag Fees
| Rule | Fee |
Overweight* | Bags heavier than 10 kilos | ￥100 per kilo over limit |
Oversized** | Bags larger than 110cm*60cm*30cm | ￥250 per bag |
Extra bags |
| ￥400 per extra bag |
*No bag over 15 kilos will be allowed on the plane. **No bag over 150cm long or 80cm high may be taken on the plane. Passengers must put such bags in the plane’s storage.
1.What is not allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger?
A. A gas bottle. B. Medical equipment.
C. A 100ml bottle of cream . D. A bag that is 120cm long.
2.When must a passenger speak with the manager about taking over 100ml of liquid medicine onto their flight?
A. After they get on the plane. B. Six hours before their flight.
C. When they arrive at the airport. D. At least one day before their flight.
3.How much will a passenger pay for a carry-on bag that is 110cm*50cm*25cm in size and weighs 13 kilos?
A. 250yuan B. 300yuan
C. 550yuan D. 850yuan
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Who do you think the listeners might be?
A. Patients. B. Visitors. C. Nurses.
2.How long does the visiting hours last each time?
A. Half an hour. B. An hour. C. Two hours.
3.What sign can you see in this hospital?
A. No jumping queuing. B. No parking. C. No smoking.
4.What can listeners do in this hospital?
A. Talk loudly in the room.
B. Listen to the hospital radio.
C. Leave the hospital secretly.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where does Betty’s father want her to go?
A. Medical school. B. Art college. C. Business school.
2.What is unique about arts colleges?
A. They’re free.
B. They’re easy to get into.
C. Students don’t have a major for the first two years.
3.Who is Betty talking with probably?
A. Her teacher. B. Her classmate. C. Her father.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What’s wrong with the woman this time?
A. She broke her arm. B. She broke her ankle. C. She broke her leg.
2.What caused the accident?
A. She was sick. B. She wore a pair of poor shoes. C. She landed the wrong way.
3.What can we learn about the woman ?
A. She is weak.
B. She will never take part in the competition.
C. She will probably recover in about two months.
