When Kyle walked into Ernie's Pet World, he looked very worried. He walked quickly to the front counter（柜台）. The owner of the shop, Ernie, jumped out to greet Kyle. He was the shop's first shopper of the day.
"Good morning, sir!" Ernie said. "What can I help you with?"
"Well, I...," Kyle started to say.
"Wait, don't tell me," Ernie interrupted (打断) him. "You're looking for a … a little dog... for
your daughter 's birthday. Right?"
"No T really, l just..."
Ernie didn't let him finish. "Ah, I've got it, You just moved into a new house, and you want some fish for it. I have some very nice tanks over here."
"In fact, I..." Kyle was starting to look very nervous (紧张的). His face had a strange expression（表情）on it.
"No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie's Pet World, we have the best kinds. Take a look at this Persian — long, white hair, and look at that cute expression. She's looking at you. She's thinking, ‘Take me home. Take me home.’ Would you like some cat food and toys as well?"
"No, thank you," Kyle said. By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a pained (痛苦的) look on his face. "Really, I'm not interested in cats or fish or little dogs."
"What do you want, then?" Ernie asked.
Kyle looked like he was going to cry. "I just want to know if I can use your bathroom!" he finally said.
1. What does the writer want to tell us?
A. A good pet owner. B. A funny story.
C. A wonderful shopkeeper. D. A strange pet shop.
2.What was true about Ernie's Pet World?
A. The shop was not busy. B. Kyle went there often.
C. The shop was about to close. D. Kyle knew the shop owner well.
3. What do you think of Ernie?
A. He is careful. B. He is helpful.
C. He likes talking. D. He is clever.
4.Why did Kyle look anxious and pained?
A. He wanted to get a cat very much. B. He didn't like animals.
C. He was late for work. D. He was not comfortable.
1.Tom can't join the summer camp because he _______.
A. doesn't speak English well B. doesn't like the university
C. is 20 years old D. isn't a Canadian
2. How much will you pay when you visit Tate Modem Art Gallery with your parents?
A.￥5 B. ￥10. C.￥15 D. It's free.
3. Where can we see the above reading?
A. On a poster. B. In a textbook. C. In a letter. D. In a guide book.
It's still the holiday season and students in the UK are enjoying their winter break (休假).
Tiffany in Guangdong asks us about how British students spend their winter break.
For some, it's a time to study because they have exams next term. Some might have to study. They have to read some books. They use the winter break to catch up with(赶上) their reading. But some students can Let their hair down and celebrate Christmas and New Year with a few drinks.
This holiday is also an important time to chat with the family and maybe get some sleep too. Some lucky students are going away on holiday but it won't be long.
1. What do the underlined words "let their hair down" mean in this reading?
A. 放下头发 B. 烫发 C. 放松 D. 理发
2. Which of the following is true?
A. The winter break in the UK is not long.
B. The winter break in the UK is a time for sleep.
C. Students work hard in the winter break.
D. Students are preparing for the coming exam.
3. The passage is mainly about _______.
A. the differences between the winter break in China and the UK
B. what the students in the UK usually do in the winter break
C. why some students like the winter break
D. how to celebrate the winter break
My 4-year-old daughter Maddie once taught me a good lesson.
One day, we were taking a walk in the park. Then we 31 some kids (小孩) around an old lady, laughing at her. A little boy said, "Look at this funny lady! She is 32 and she is crying!"
Maddie walked to the woman. I wanted to 33 her away from the woman. But Maddie sat 34 the woman and held her hand. The woman looked down at Maddie and a 35 appeared on her face. Maddie gave the woman a hug（拥抱） and then left.
On the way home, I asked her, "Maddie, 36 did you go up to that woman for and hold her hand? All the other kids were either laughing at her or 37 her?"
Maddie looked at me and said, "I did that to tell her God (上帝) 38 her. It can make her feel better!" I was 39 . A 4-year-old little girl showed me what love 40 means. What a kind girl!
1. A. heard B. saw C. asked D. met
2. A. hungry B. shy C. dirty D. ill
3. A. bring B. send C. carry D. take
4. A. beside B. behind C. next D. between
5. A. question B. change C. smile D. pity
6. A. what B. how C. why D. which
7. A. worried about B. crazy about C. afraid of D. tired of
8. A. loves B. follows C. needs D. knows
9. A. glad B. strange C. excited D. surprised
10. A. usually B. really C. certainly D. finally
－ Do you know some butterflies taste with their feet?
－ _______ I can't believe it.
A. Yes, you're right. B. Oh, I think so C. Are you sure? D. Oh, really?
It was difficult for me to _______ this morning because I slept too late last night.
A. wake up B. go up C. pull up D. pick up
