One day when some government officials were rebuilding a barn(谷仓), they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another. Then, everyone thought that all the mice had escaped. But just as they began to clean up, they saw two mice squeezing（挤）out at the mouth of the hole. With some efforts, the mice finally got out. However, it was strange that after they came out of the hole, they did not run away at once. Instead, one chased after the other near the mouth of the hole. It seemed that one was trying to bite the tail of the other.
Everyone was puzzled, so they stepped nearer to take a look. They realized that one of the mice was blind and could not see anything, and the other was trying to allow the blind mouse to bite on his tail so that he could pull the blind one with him to escape.
After seeing what happened, everyone was speechless and lost in thought. During the meal time, the group of people sat down in a circle and started to chat about what happened to the two mice.
One serious American official said: “I think the relationship between those two mice was that of king and guard.” The others thought for a while and said: “That was why!”
A smart French said: “I think the relationship between those two mice was that of husband and wife.” Again the others thought for a while, and all felt it made sense.
A Japanese said: “I think the relationship between those two mice was that of mother and son.” Once again the others thought for a while, and felt this was more reasonable. So they expressed agreement another time.
At that moment, one Chinese asked: “Why did those two mice have to have a certain relationship?”
Suddenly, the group looked back at the Chinese and remained speechless. The American official, the French and the Japanese who had spoken earlier all lowered their heads in shame, and did not dare to answer.
In fact, the true love is not built on friendship, loyalty or blood relationship. Instead, it is based on no relationship.
1.“it made sense” probably means ______.
A. it was strange B. it was correct
C. it was sweet D. it was funny
2.Why did they lower their heads in shame according to the passage？
A. They did not dare to answer.
B. They regretted（后悔）driving a poor blind mouse away.
C. They had mistaken the relationship of the mice.
D. They did not express themselves much better.
3.It is clear that ______.
A. all the mice came out of the hole easily
B. the people knew one of the mice was blind at the first sight
C. the people wanted to kill the mice with smoke
D. each of the people understood the relationship differently
4.The best title for the passage is ______.
A. Two lovely mice B. Help produces love
C. Love is all D. Friends in need
It was Mother’s Day, but the young mother was a little unhappy, because she was 800 miles away from her parents. In the morning she phoned her mother to wish her a happy Mother’s Day, and her mother told her about the beautiful lilacs(丁香花)in the garden.
Later that day, when she told her husband about the lilacs, he said, “I know where we can find all that you want. Get the children and come on.” So they went, driving down the country roads. There on a small hill, they saw a lot of beautiful purple lilacs. The young woman ran quickly to enjoy the flowers. Carefully, she picked a few here and there. On their way home there was a smile on her face.
When they were passing an old people’s home, the young woman saw an old granny sitting in a chair. They stopped the ear and the young woman walked to the old woman, put the flowers in her hands, and smiled at her. The old granny thanked her again and again. She smiled happily, too.
When the young mother came back to her car, her children asked her, “Who is the old granny? Why did you give our flowers to her? I don’t know her,” their mother said. “But it’s Mother’s Day, and she has no children. I have all of you, and I still have my mother. Just think how much those flowers meant to her.”
1.The young woman was a little unhappy on Mother’s Day because________.
A. she didn’t have a present
B. she was far away from her mother
C. she didn’t know it was Mother’s Day
D. she wanted to see her father
2.Which of the following pictures do you think matches well with Paragraph 2?
A. B. C. D.
3.The young woman gave the flowers to the old granny because _____________.
A. the old granny was her mother
B. she didn’t like those flowers
C. her mother asked her to do so
D. she wanted the old granny to be happy too
4.The following words can be used to describe the young woman except __________.
A. kind B. understanding C. friendly D. surprised
“Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?” says Wang Lin, 28, a writer in Beijing.
Taobao, China’s largest online shopping site (网上购物站), has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.
A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young people. More women shop online than men. Clothing and home-use products (产品) are the most popular online.
It was reported that more than 250 billion yuan was spent on online shopping last year, 80% through Taobao.
Taobao means “looking for treasure” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD players.
You may question the security of online shopping, Wang Lin said, “It’s very safe and convenient. Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the products.”
1.What are the most popular online?
A. Candies and DVD players.
B. Treasure products
C. Clothing and home-use products.
D. Clothes and books.
2.Taobao is_______________.
A. a shopping mall
B. an online shopping site
C. an online shopper
D. the China’s largest website
3.In the last paragraph, the underlined word “them” refers to (所指) “_____________”.
A. the shop owners B. products C. sellers D. online shops
4.Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Wang Lin’s life
B. Online shopping in China
C. China’s online shoppers
D. Shopping online is not safe
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1.It’s Friday afternoon, you can go to_______ .
A. visit the museum B. play soccer
C. play basketball D. read children’s stories
2.If you dial (拨号)66387901, you can __________.
A. ask for some hotel information
B. do some shopping
C. have a good story time
D. order fast food in a restaurant
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A. looking for a hotel B. shopping online
C. eating fast food D. taking a taxi
Monday morning is an important time at our school. All of the students go to the playground. We listen to music, and we 16 the national flag go up.
Usually, one student gives a talk on Monday mornings. One Monday last year, a boy gave the talk. He was 17 and excited! When I saw him, I wanted to have a try, too.
Can I really do it?
Last week, our teacher said our class should give the talk. My teacher 18 me, “I know you want to have a try. Next Monday, you can give the talk. Go and write something down. 19 for it, I’m sure you’ll do well.”
“Thank you,” I answered. It was such a great 20 for me! When I got home, I was excited. I wrote two pages for the talk. I read them again and again. When I read, I asked my parents 21 . I wanted to make my teacher happy.
Monday morning came. I began to feel 22 . When did I last give a talk to 23 many people? Never! This was my first time. Could I really 24 it ? Maybe I couldn’t finish the talk.
When I got to school, we all went out to playground. I 25 in front of everyone. I opened my mouth, but I couldn’t say anything.
“Take it easy,” I said to 26 . “Don’t be nervous. You can do it.”
Just then, I looked down at everyone. I saw about 1,000 eyes. They were all looking at me ! I couldn’t 27 stand up.
I looked at their eyes more carefully. Their eyes were saying, “You can do it! Don’t be afraid, just talk!”
I 28 a big breath. Then I began to talk. It wasn’t hard. It was easy.
I don’t know 29 I finished my talk. But I did it. I felt so good that day. I showed myself 30 everyone what I can do.
1.A. watch B. see C. notice D. look at
2.A. surprising B. proud C. amazed D. careful
3.A. told B. asked for C. said to D. showed
4.A. Look out B. Come on C. Take care D. Get ready
5.A. chance B. news C. time D. message
6.A. to listen to B. to listen C. listen to D. listen
7.A. excited B. happy C. nervous D. surprised
8.A. after B. such C. before D. so
9.A. do B. speak C. talk D. take
10.A. stand B. stood C. was standing D. have stood
11.A. me B. my class C. myself D. my parents
12.A. be able to B. hardly C. ever D. even
13.A. took B. held C. put D. left
14.A. when B. how C. why D. whether
15.A. so B. but C. to D. for
— Mum, our team won the match by two to one.
— _________, dear. It’s because of your hard practising.
A. Wonderful news B. Good luck
C. It’s a surprise D. Congratulations
