Dear Jenny,
Gary is having a potluck party after Month Exam! He invites all of us to come! Since it is a potluck party, I think I will bring some beef noodles. As I know, Lily will take care of the drinks and Gina will bring a big homemade chocolate cake. Can you ask your mom to buy us some KFC fried chicken? You know it is too far for all of us to ride a bike there, but your mom often drives there. We can pay the bill together. Just think about how surprised our classmates will feel when they see what we prepare! Isn’t it great?
The party will start at noon on March 25, so be sure to be at Gary’s place around 11:30 to prepare for the party. By the way, don’t forget to invite Amy, who is good at music. If you have any other questions, just call me or write me back.
Take care!
Leo
1.Who will take fried chicken to the party?
A. Leo B. Gary C. Lily D. Jenny
2.There will be at least(至少)__________ of them for the party, besides Amy.
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8
3.What does the underlined word “potluck” mean?
A. A meal cooked at home for some celebrations
B. A free meal served by a church(教堂) for children
C. A meal served in a restaurant at special time
D. A meal where guests bring food to share
4.Why does Leo ask Jenny’s mom to buy fried chicken?
A. Jenny lives close to the restaurant
B. He is afraid of spending much money
C. It is far away for them to ride to buy it.
D. He is busy preparing for the exam
5.According to the e-mail, which is TRUE?
A. Gina is having a potluck party.
B. The party will start at 11:30
C. Jenny has to pay for the fried chicken alone.
D. Amy was invited to go to the party.
Once, in a small village, lived a family with eight children. Two of the children loved 31 very much, but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send 32 of them to study at the art college at the same time. After many discussions, the two boys finally 33 a plan. They would toss(抛) a coin. The loser would go 34 into the mines (煤矿) and, with his earnings(赚得的钱), 35 his brother studying at the college. Then, when the brother who won the toss finished his studies, after four years, he would support the other brother studying at the 36 .
James won the toss and Jack went down into the mines. James worked with all his heart and his paintings were much 37 than those of most of his teachers, and by the time he 38 , he was beginning to make a lot of money for his paintings.
39 James returned, the family held a big dinner for his great success. Soon after the meal began, James 40 up from his seat to drink a toast (举杯祝酒) to his dear 41 . He said, "Jack, now you can go to the art college and your 42 will come true. I will take care of you. "
But Jack said 43 , "Brother, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands, so it' s too 44 . Now I can' t even hold a glass. "
To show his great love and respect, James drew his brother' s hands with 45 towards the sky.
He called his drawing "The Praying Hands", which became very famous years later.
1.A. paintingB. booksC. schoolD. money
2.A. anyB. allC. bothD. neither
3.A. looked outB. worked outC. took outD. got out
4.A. offB. awayC. upD. down
5.A. supportB. agreeC. followD. let
6.A. homeB. mineC. collegeD. school
7.A. betterB. worseC. cheaperD. older
8.A. arrivedB. graduatedC. walkedD. waited
9.A. BeforeB. WhenC. ThoughD. While
10.A. pickedB. turnedC. lookedD. stood
11.A. brotherB. sisterC. fatherD. mother
12.A. wayB. ideaC. dreamD. practice
13.A. happilyB. surprisedlyC. angrilyD. softly
14.A. earlyB. lateC. goodD. helpful
15.A. legsB. feetC. armsD. fingers
—Mom , I’m leaving for the party and I’m not coming back for dinner.
— _________, son!
A. Be careful B. Don’t waste your time
C. Have fun D. Don’t make trouble
At the foot of Mount Huang , you can hear the _________ of running water.
A. sound B. noise C. voice D. silence
It was very hard for me to make a _________, but I decided to leave my job.
A. suggestion B. decision C. plan D. speech
–In my opinion, China has more _________ to deal with the disease H1N1.
--I quite agree with you. Chinese medicine works well.
A. advantages B. interests C. chances D. culture
