Some people do not like anything to be out of place, they are never late for work, they can remember people’s birthdays; and they are always 31 to their friends and family members. Mr. Brown is such a person.
Mr. Brown works in a 32 , and he lives in the town alone . He only has a sister. She lives in 33 town with her husband and her son, Mike. Mr. Brown doesn’t have time to see his sister or her family, from one year to the 34 , but he never forgets 35 them different kinds of greeting cards. These days, he is busy 36 a birthday card and presents for the 20th birthday of his nephew, Mike.
Last Sunday, Mr. Brown had quite a surprise. He drove home from the hotel at the usual time, and he drove his car very 37 , not too slowly or too fast. When he got home, he parked his car as usual in the right place, and then he went into the house to make supper. Suddenly, there was a 38 the door. Mr. Brown opened the door and found a policeman standing outside the door.
“What’s wrong?” he asked 39 . ‘Did I drive on the wrong side of the street? Or did I make a mistake at work?’
“Hello, Uncle,” said the policeman with a big 40 on his face, “My name is Mike”.
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He never chats with others. He always _________ everything to himself.
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A．keeps |
B．lets |
C．makes |
D．speaks |
A: Please don’t tell anybody about this.
B:_____________.
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A．Yes, I do. |
B．No, I don’t. |
C．OK, I won’t. |
D．No, I will. |
Of the two T-shirts, I’d choose _________ one to save some money for a book.
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B．the cheaper |
C．more expensive |
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“I believe you’re the right person to write an advice column (专栏) for the students called Dear Amy!” Jenny, editor of the school newspaper, said to Andy, who finally agreed to accept the job if Jenny promised not to tell it to anyone else.
At first it wasn’t too bad. Most of the letters he received were interesting and quite easy to answer. Then came a letter from a person named Joe.
“Dear Amy,” it began, “I’m in real trouble. I’ve wanted to be a songwriter all my life, but my parents won’t even let me take music lessons. I have a guitar, but they both get angry if I play. I’ve tried explaining, but they won’t listen. I feel sad. Should I run away from home? Maybe that will make my parents agree.” The letter signed “Joe”.
Andy thought about this letter for a long time. Should he advise someone to run away from home? Probably not. But didn’t Joe have a right to be a songwriter if he wanted to? Andy thought hard, but couldn’t think out a good answer. Andy couldn’t sleep. He just worried about poor Joe.
At a bar a few days later, Eleanor, a girl in Andy’s math class, sat down next to him and asked, “ What’s wrong with you? You look a little worried.”
“I guess I do,” said Andy.
“If you got an problem, why don’t you try writing to Dear Amy about it?” asked Eleanor.
Andy sighed; but she continued, “in fact, I guess Dear Amy is rather busy with other problems. She still hasn’t answered the phony letter I wrote her last week. You’d better read it – it may even make the most hard-hearted person cry! It was supposed to be from a songwriter named Joe.”
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2.It’s clear “Dear Amy” ______.
A. helps students who want to run away from home B. answers letters from the students
C. writes songs for the students D. meets readers at a bar
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5.The underlined word “ phony ” perhaps means ______.
A. unreal B. boyish C. popular D. favourite
Chicago on a Budget
How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?
Sightseeing
○ The Art Institute of Chicago has a fine collection of photos and paintings. The ticket is ＄10.00,but go on Tuesdays and you’ll get in free(免费).
○ The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building. By going to the 103rd floor, you can get a great view of the whole city! All for only ＄8.50.
○ There are free concerts in Grant Park in summer. They are held Wednesday through Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
○ Attend the taping of a TV show for free. The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Jenny Jones Show both offer tourists free tickets. For The Oprah Winfrey Show you’ll have to book tickets at least a month before.
Places to stay
You can get a hotel for ＄100 to ＄ 300 a day. However, you can get a room in the dormitory(宿舍) at Roosevelt University for ＄215 for a whole week! But you have to stay for 30 days to get this great rate(优惠).
1. This passage is written for telling us ___________.
A. Chicago is a big and beautiful city B. where we can see fine photos and paintings
C. how to make a cheap trip in Chicago D. there are many free concerts in Chicago
2. It will cost you ____ if you visit the Art Institute instead of the Sears Tower on Sundays.
A. more B. less C. the same D. none
3.You have to spend at least _____________in all to stay in a dormitory room at Roosevelt University at a good rate.
A. ＄100 B. ＄300 C. ＄215 D.＄860
4.According to this passage, which of the following statements in NOT TRUE?
A. You are free to go to the Art Institute on Tuesdays.
B. Free Grant Park concerts are held four nights a week in summer.
C. The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building.
D. You can get tickets to The Oprah Winfrey as soon as you arrive.
