The water tap was leaking(漏水) again, and the noise was driving Cassie crazy. Cassie looked at her watch. It was nearly nine o’clock. She climbed out of bed and stood on a chair by the shelf. Her mother’s Mr. Fix-It Book was on the top shelf. Cassie stepped down quietly. She read the book quickly until she found the page she was looking for, and then began to read carefully.
Next, Cassie opened a box in the kitchen and picked out the tools she needed--- a hammer, a wrench, and several small things. It was so easy job for her to do the repair, and she tried several times. Finally, the water tap was in pieces. One by one, she carefully laid them out on the table. That way she would know how they went back. While this was going on, her cat walked over to watch what she was doing.
Cassie worked late into the night. At one point, she thought she was done. Oops! A small piece that she had forgotten still lay on the table. Slowly Cassie took the water tap apart(分开) one more time. This time she made sure everything was in place. She turned the water tap on and then off. One…two…three… She waited a full minute. There was no leak! Cassie smiled and put the tools back into the box. Then she went back into bed.
The next morning, Dad was in the kitchen when Cassie got up.
“Notice anything, Dad?” she asked.
He looked around and listened. “Hmm, something’s missing… I can’t find out what it is… Wait, it’s too quiet in here!”
“That’s right,” Cassie said. ‘Something is missing. I fixed the water tap. It doesn’t leak any more.”
“That’s my girl,” Dad said. “It’s a good thing you are really like your mother.”
1.Mr. Fix-It Book is probably a book on how to ________.
A. train pets B. fall asleep C. fix things D. cook food
2.Cassie took the water tap apart again because_______.
A. she had forgotten one piece B. the tap was still leaking
C. the cat had taken one piece away D. she hadn’t understood the book
3.The water tap wasn’t fixed until_______.
A. nine o’clock B. late that night C. the next morning D. the next afternoon
4.We can learn from the last sentence of the passage that ________.
A. Cassie’s mother is good-looking B. Cassie likes her mother very much
C. Cassie’s mother is good at fixing things D. Cassie looks quite like her mother
The first Earth Hour was held in
2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals(个体) and more than two
thousand businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand
against climate change. Only a year later Earth Hour had grown into a global
event with more than 50 million people across 35 countries and territories（行政区）participating(参加). Global landmarks such as
the Sydney Harbour Bridge, CN Tower in Toronto, Golden Gate Bridge in San
Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, all stood in
darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent(紧急) by the hour. In March
2009, millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in
88 countries and territories have promised their official support for the
event. On Saturday 27 March, Earth Hour 2010 became the biggest Earth Hour. A
record said 128 countries and territories joined the global display of climate
action.
The event is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature, also known as the WWF. The organizers say climate change is one of the greatest threats(威胁) facing wildlife and nature. They also say when it comes to save energy and money, big changes start with small steps like turning out the lights. Now people are all joining together in a global effort to show that it’s possible to work on global warming. Earth Hour has brought about some new changes to our lives. People join in activities such as candle-lit dinners and star-gazing parties as a response to the call for "going dark".
This year , Earth Hour is asking people to take the next step and go beyond one hour. So if you haven’t done so, next year, late half past eight to half past nine, let us turn off the lights for one hour for the environment! Earth Hour is a call to stand up, to take responsibility(责任) and to get involved(与……有关) in working towards a better future. Earth Hour is a message of hope and a message of action. Everyone can make a difference.
1.What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. The climate change is one of the greatest threats facing wild life and nature.
B. Everyone can make a difference.
C. Earth Hour has brought about some new changes to our lives.
D. Tell the source(起源) of Earth Hour and its importance.
2.The underlined word “global” in the passage means “________”.
A. 全球性的 B. 地域性的 C. 官方性的 D.海洋性的
3. Which of the following is not true?
A. The first Earth Hour started in 2007 in Australia.
B. Earth Hour is hold to reduce the bad effect on climate.
C. The writer thought that big changes start with small steps.
D. More than one hundred countries and territories supported the action last year.
4.The best title of the passage is_________________.
A. the WWF B. Earth Hour in Australia
C. Climate Action D. Earth Hour
1.Who is wanted in the first advertisement?
A. A teacher. B. A policeman. C. A witness. D. A detective.
2.Any person who is qualified(合格) as an English teacher ________ first.
A. will be interviewed B. will work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
C. will be offered a good salary(薪水) D. will organize a party
3.The person who can share the apartment with the young female student_____.
A. should not smoke B. should not keep a pet
C. had better be a female D. A, B and C
4.Which of the “wanted” advertisements above have a similar meaning?
A. I and IV B. II and III C. None. D. I,II and III.
I was in line waiting to pay. In line there were two people before me. A little boy was buying some rather strange clothes. He chatted with anyone who was interested in the clothes and soon we learnt that he was going to a kindergarten(幼儿园) party. He had done a great job of putting together interesting costumes.
I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change(零钱). It seemed that he had robbed his pig bank(猪形储蓄罐) to do this shopping. However, the cashier told him he was short after counting all the money. The boy thought for a moment and said, “Please keep the shirt and I will come back with more money. “
It was clear that he had already used all the money he had and he was $ 8.00 short. The lady in front of me said, “Well, I could pay half of that. “I told the boy that I could pay the other half. We dug into our handbags. However, both of us only had ten-dollar bills(纸币) and we needed the cashier to get the change for us. Other shoppers began digging into their pockets to find some change. It was amazing and touching(令人感动的) as all these strangers seemed to react(反应) with the same mind. All wanted to be of help. Within minutes the cashier said, “I have too much money.” The cashier didn’t need our ten-dollar bills. Then the lady in front of me, who had been the first to offer help, said, “Wait! I didn’t even get a chance to give anything!”
I smiled at her and said, “You did your share, because it was your idea and you started all this. “ The little boy smiled and thanked us. We wished him the best and he left. I was left with a good feeling. I had seen the love and goodness of others all around me. The woman in front of me smiled and said, “It sure feels good to give, doesn’t it?” I smiled back and said, “Yes !”
1.What is this passage mainly about?
A. Love and goodness. B. Culture and tradition.
C. Friendship and honesty. D. Communication and understanding.
2.Why did the writer and the woman both feel glad?
A. Because the boy had saved some money.
B. Because they both didn’t need to give anything.
C. Because the cashier didn’t look down on the boy.
D. Because all the shoppers around were willing to help the boy.
3.What’s the correct order of the following events?
a. The cashier got enough money for the boy’s shirt.
b. The cashier counted the boy’s money.
c. The shoppers looked for some change in their pockets.
d. The boy went to the line to pay.
A. b, a, c, d B. b, c, a, d C. d, b, c, a D. d, c, a, b
Sometimes you may not understand your parents. One minute they are friendly, the next minute they’re shouting and screaming loudly enough for the whole street to hear. So who makes them so____16___ ? You, probably!
Is your room untidy? Do you leave things on the floor? You may find it hard enough to keep one room tidy. So imagine what ___17___like for your mum and dad trying to keep a whole house in order.
When you take your clothes off, remember to ___18__. Get into the habit if taking glasses and plates down to the kitchen. Before long you’ll be doing it without thinking.
Even though you may not realize it, your parents have bought you many clothes. But they’re not buying themselves new things every week, are they? The simple truth is that there are more ___19___ things to spend money on, like the electricity bill and food.
You may hate missing a party to visit some boring old relatives. They may go on and on about what a sweet baby you were. You have no choice but to listen. Even if you ___20____, your parents won’t change their minds. Parents like to show off their family. The best thing you can do is to help entertain(使……高兴) your relatives. Your parents will be so pleased with you afterwards that they’ll probably allow you to go to the next two ___21____.
You might not want to eat, but think of it from the parents’ point of view. If you cook two meals a day, it ___22____ 730 meals a year. Can you imagine how boring this can get? Imagine how your parents feel when you say you’re not really hungry. ___23____, your parents are probably worried that you aren’t eating enough.
Eat ___24___ snacks and leave room for your meals. Finally, offer to ___25___after the meal. Your offer may not be accepted, but your parents will be pleased.
1.A. friendly B. lonely C. changeable D. comfortable
2.A. it’s B. it C. they’re D. that’s
3.A. hang them up B. leave them alone
C. put them on D. throw them away
4.A. interesting B. difficult C. important D. surprising
5.A. agree B. complain C. listen D. win
6.A. concerts B. meetings C. classes D. parties
7.A. takes B. costs C. spends D. means
8.A. In addition(加之) B. In return
C. At most D. At last
9. A. more B. less C. fewer D. many
10.A. do the cooking B. lay the table
C. buy some snacks D. wash the dishes
---Are you sure you don’t mind my smoking here?
---_____________.
A. Yes, do please B. Certainly not C. No, do please D. Yes, you’d better not
