Michael Jackson is one of the world’s best singers. Michael Jackson was born in the middle west of the city of Gary, Indiana, in 1958. He began singing with his four brothers. They called the group “The Jackson Five”. The group became very popular after appearing on a television program. They started singing in 1965, and became popular soon. In 1970 the group made their first record with the name of “I Want You Back”. It was very popular. One of their hit records was “Never Say Goodbye”.
Michael was good at dancing as well as singing, for example, his dance moves and moon walking. He was asked to act in a film in 1978 for the first time, and in the same year he made a record on his own, which sold eight million copies all over the world.
Michael nearly didn’t go out because he was too famous. Once his fans went off in a faint(晕倒) when they saw him at the concert. No one can do it by now. He lived in a large house and kept lots of animals. He never ate meat. He often raised money for Charity. This made him win the Guinness World Records(吉尼斯世界记录)in 2006. He died on June 25th, 2009, but he would live in our heart forever.
1. How many people are there in Michael’s group?
A.Three. |
B.Five. |
C.Four. |
D.Six. |
2. What’s the name of their first record?
A.“Never Say Goodbye”. |
B.“See You, See Me”. |
C.“I Want You Back”. |
D.“On the World”. |
3. The underlined word “copies” means in Chinese.
A.抄写 |
B.张/份 |
C.复制 |
D.模仿 |
4. Michael was good at according to the passage.
A.rock music |
B.street dance |
C.playing the piano |
D.moon walking |
5.Why did Michael have to stay at home most of time?
A.Because he was too famous. |
B.Because he often felt lonely. |
C.Because he had no friends. |
D.Because his company asked him to do so. |
Paris is the capital of France. Its subway is also very special. You can enjoy its culture when you are in this city. First you can see many people reading books in the subway. Whenever they are in the subway or at the station, there is always a book in the hand.
The subway station in Paris is not big, but each of them has its special facts. Some stations look like ships. Some stations have clothes, caps and shoes. And every station has a big advertisement picture. But many of them are for selling clothes and cosmetics(化妆品).
You can meet some beggars(乞丐) in the subway. But the beggars in the Paris subway are also very special. They often play the violin or guitar in the train. They don’t feel shy at all. Instead they think it is natural. After playing, they will go around the train and ask you to give them some money.
If you want to learn more about Paris, go to the subway and enjoy its culture by yourself.
1. What do many people usually do when they are in the subway?
A.Listen to music. |
B.Beg some money. |
C.Sell clothes and cosmetics. |
D.Read books. |
2. How do the beggars get money from people in the subway?
A.They often play the violin or guitar in the train. |
B.They usually brush shoes for the passengers. |
C.They often steal money from the shops. |
D.They usually help the passengers carry suitcases. |
3. What’s the main idea of this passage?
A.Reading in the Paris subway. |
B.The subway is a window of the Paris culture. |
C.The beggars in the Paris subway usually have some skills. |
D.Each of the subway station in Paris has its special facts. |
A kind of little cars may be seen in the streets in the future. People will like this kind of small cars better than the big ones. The car is as small as a bike. But it can carry two people in it. Everybody can drive it easily, just like riding a bike. Even children and old people can drive them to schools or parks.
If everyone drives such cars in the future, there will be less pollution in the air. There will be more space for all the cars in cities, and there will also be more space for people to walk in the streets.
The little cars of the future will cost less money to buy and to drive. These little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour, so driving will be safer. The cars of the future will be fine for going around the city, but they will not be useful for a long trip.
This kind of cars can save a lot of gas. They will go 450 kilometers, then they have to stop for more gas.
They are nice cars, aren’t they?
1.If you drive this kind of little cars for four hours, you can probably go at most.
A.260 kilometers |
B.65 kilometers |
C.450 kilometers |
D.130 kilometers |
2.Why do these little cars have to stop after going 450 kilometers?
A.For more water. |
B.For more gas. |
C.To have a rest. |
D.To charge (充电) |
3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Driving big cars can make the air dirtier. |
B.The little cars can make more space for other cars and people. |
C.These little cars will be useful for a long trip. |
D.This kind of cars can save much gas. |
Tom is the son of a farm owner. One New Year’s Day, when he was 15, his father asked him 36 on the farm for one year when he was free. Tom was 37 with his father’s idea.“That isn’t my job. I have 38 school work to do.” Hearing this, his father said, “I promise to give you the best present if you 39 finish one year’s work.” Tom thought for a while and 40 .
Starting one Saturday, the boy got up early and worked hard until evening, just like 41 farmer. Time passed quickly. Tom’s crops(庄稼) grew well. 42 the last day of the year, the father called his son to him. “I’m happy to see that you have worked very hard the whole year,” said the father. “Now, tell me 43 you want.”
The boy smiled and showed his father a big piece of bread 44 his wheat. I’ve already got the best present: No pain, no gain. I think this is what you wanted me to know.” His father was 45 to hear that.
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The largest earthquake in Japanese history 31 in northern Japan at 2:46 pm of March 11, 2011. A tsunami (海啸) followed, causing major flooding in 32 areas of Japan, as well as many strong aftershocks(余震). So far more than 13,000 people
33 with about 14,000 people missing. When news of this disaster(灾难) 34 China, many Chinese people expressed their35 for Japan and the Japanese, remembering that Japan helpedthe Chinese during China’s 2008 Sichuan Earthquake.
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— Do you know Lucy’s grandma?
— Of course. She is a kind woman, but she has for about a month since she in the accident.
A.been dead; was killed |
B.died; was killed |
C.been dead; killed |
D.died; killed |