One day a red rose blossomed(开花)in a forest. A pine tree
not far away said: "What a beautiful flower. I wish I could he that lovely.
The rose said: "I am the most beautiful plant in this forest. "
Then the rose looked at a cactus（仙人掌）and said: " Look at that ugly plant. It is full of thorns (刺)"
The pine tree said： "Red rose, you have thorns, too. " Sometimes, the rose would look at the cactus and say : "This plant is useless. How sorry I am to be his neighbor. "
Summer came and the plants and animals needed water, but no rain fell. One day the rose saw birds stick(刺) their beaks(鸟嘴) into the cactus and then fly away. The rose asked what the birds were doing. The pine tree explained that the birds got water from the cactus. The pine tree told the rose: "You can also drink from it. The birds can bring water to you if you ask the cactus for help. "
The rose fell ashamed(羞愧的), but asked the cactus for help. The cactus kindly
agreed and the birds filled their beaks with water for the rose’s roots(根).
So the rose learned：never judge(判断) anyone by appearance(外表).
1.At the beginning of the story the rose thought that the cactus was .
A. ugly B. lovely C. beautiful
2.Both the rose and the cactus have_______.
a .thorns B. leaves C. fruit
3.The underlined word "useless" in this passage means "____ " in Chinese
A. 无营养的 B. 不友好的 C. 无用的
4.Which of the following is True according to the story?
A. The birds could get water from the pine tree.
B. The rose got water from the cactus at last.
C .The pine tree wanted to get water from the rose.
5.What’s the best title (标题) for the passage?
A. Plants and birds
B. Ways of growing roses
C. Appearance isn't everything.
阅读短文，判断下列句子是否符合短文内容。符合的写“A”，不符合的写“B”。（共5小题，每小题2分）
Water is the most important in our lives. Not Many people understand this but it’s quite true. The human body can go without food for a long time. We’ve got many examples for this. Yet two or three days without water can usually make people die. Man can’t live without water.
Many people don’t understand how much water the human body needs to work well, and many people, especially young people, do not drink enough water, even in very hot weather. About two thirds of our body is water. When we do sports, some of the water will get away from our body. If we don’t drink some water, our body won’t have enough water. And if we don’t have enough water, we’ll feel tired and many of us will get ill. So you know how important water is to us.
But at present we face water crisis(危机). Water is becoming less and less. So， we should protect water resources(资源) and try our best to save water in our daily life. Here are some tips for saving water:
1. Turn off the tap(水龙头) in lime.
2. Take shorter showers.
3. Don’t let water run while washing your face and reuse the water after we finish washing.
4. Encourage your friends and neighbors to join in the action of saving water.
1.Nobody can live without water.
2.About one third of our body is water
3.If one doesn't have enough water, he’ll feel tired and may get ill.
4.We’d better take longer showers and let water run while washing.
5.It’s our duty to protect water resources and save water.
Which part is the most important?
My
mother used to ask me what the most important part of the body is. When I was 31 .1 thought music and talking were
the most important things, so I said: “My 32 Mommy.”
She said; "No. many people are deaf and can’t hear anything but they live normal lives. But you 33 thinking about my questions and I will ask you again soon. "
Several years passed before she asked me again. This time I told her: “Mommy. 34 is very important to 35 , so it must be our eyes. "
She looked at me and told me: "You are learning fast, but your 36 is not right because there are many people who are blind and who arc happy and healthy all the same.”
Then, last year, my grandpa 37 .
Everybody was crying. My mom asked me: “Do you know the most important body
pan now, my dear? The most important body part is your 38 .”
“Is it because it holds up (支撑)my head?” I asked.
"No, it is because it can hold a head of a friend or a loved one when they 39 ."
she answered. “ Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometime in life. I only hope that you have enough love and friends in your life. So, you will 40 have a shoulder to cry on when you need it."
1.A. older B. younger C. cleverer
2.A. ears B. eyes C. mouth
3.A. stop B. begin C. keep
4.A. mind B. heart C. sight
5.A. everybody B. somebody C. nobody
6.A. question B. problem C. answer
7.A. came B. died C. arrived
8.A. shoulder B. foot C. hand
9.A. laugh B. dance C. cry
10.A. never B. always C. seldom
Could you tell me ______?
A. what is your job B. what your job is C. your job is what
We live in computer age (时代). People 1 scientists, teachers, writers and even students use computers to do all kinds of work. But more than 30 years ago, 2 couldn't do much. They were very big and expensive. Very 3 people were interested in them and knew how to use them. Today computers are smaller and 4 . But they can do a lot of work, many people like to use them. Some people 5 have them at home.
Computers become very important because they can work 6 than people and make fewer mistakes. Computers can 7 people do a lot of work. Writers now use computers to 8 . Teachers use them to help teaching. Students use them to 9 . Computers can also remember what you 10 them. Computers are very useful and helpful. They are our friends. Do you want to have a computer?
1.A. like B. as C. and D. with
2.A. students B. scientists C. teachers D. computers
3. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
4.A. cheap B. cheaper C. more expensive D. expensive
5. A. even B. still C. already D. yet
6. A. fast B. faster C. slow D. slower
7.A. help B. make C. stop D. use
8. A. write B. play C. study D. learn
9.A. sing B. study C. dance D. watch
10. A. put in B. put on C. put into D. put up
Don’t shout ______ the party. If you do, you’ll ______ leave.
A. at, must B. of, have to C. at, have to D. in, must
