Now lots of families keep* pets in their houses. Most pets are small animals.
Dogs are the favorite pets. The second favorite are cats and the third favorite are birds. These small animals are very cute and friendly. People usually have them as their family members. They give them nice names and let them wear beautiful clothes. They also give their pets nice food to eat. They buy food for their pets in pet shops.
Pets are all very happy. Many pets have their houses and beds. They often go out to relax and take a walk with people in the morning.
Some children like pets because they need a friend to play with at home. Many old people keep pets at home just because they often feel* lonely. They have them as their children and they love them very much. So, pets are very important.*I think every family needs pets.
1.Most people like to keep ______ animals at home.
A.small B.white C.big D.black
2.People give their pets _____and _________.
A.nice names, nice books B.pet shops, nice books
C.nice names, nice food D.pet shops, nice food
3.The pets often_________ with people in the morning.
A.take a shower B.play soccer C.take a walk D.listen to music
4.The word “lonely” means(意思) _________ in Chinese.
A.孤独的 B.快乐的 C.紧张的 D.有趣的
5.The writer thinks__________ .
A.pets are dirty B.people don’t need pets at home
C.people don’t like animals D.pets are very important.
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Jim and Lucy are brother and sister. Jim is 18 and Lucy is 16. They are students. Winter vacation is coming and they want to find something *to do during the winter vacation. Now they’re reading the newspaper want ads at home.
Ad11: Ad2: Ad3:
Tutor* wanted: Are you good at English? Do you like kids? Can you work on weekends? If your answer is “Yes”, then we have a job for you as a tutor. Please call Frank at 865-78312.
Chess club: Do you like to play chess? Do you want to play chess well? Mr Green can teach you. You can come here every Friday afternoon. Tel: 883-99950. Room 102 in School’s PE Building.*
Help wanted: Do you want to work at a restaurant? Do you like to work late? Do you like to meet people? Are you 18-23 years old? Are you free* during the winter vacation? Then come and work for us as a waiter. Call Jodie’s Restaurant at 886-55777.
1.In Ad1, they need ________.
A.a waiter B.a reporter C.a nurse D.a tutor
2.What can Mr Green teach people?
A.To swim B.To dance C.To play chess D.To speak English
3.Jim joins the chess club. When does he go to the club?
A.Every day. B.Every Friday afternoon.
C.Every Sunday afternoon. D.On weekends.
4.Jim wants to be a waiter. Which telephone number can he call?
A.865-78312 B.883-99950 C.886-55777 D.891-34576
5.Lucy has no classes during the winter vacation. Why can’t she have the job as a waiter?
A.Because she is 16 years old. B.Because she is busy during the winter vacation.
C.Because she is a girl. D.Because her parents don’t agree.
I am on vacation in Wenzhou with my friend Betty. Wenzhou is a beautiful city 1 many interesting places. During the day we visit some beautiful places, and 2 we listen to music in the hotel . We are having a good time here.
The weather here is pretty good. It’s usually 3 , so people can enjoy the sunshine in Wenzhou. 4 today it’s raining and a little cold. I’m 5 I can’t go to the beach . I really want to play beach volleyball. Now, it’s 5:30 in the afternoon. We’re in 6 hotel room. It’s raining hard. 7 the people in the street! Some are walking fast or 8 , 9 are waiting for taxis. Where are they going? Oh, they’re going home after work. I hope the weather is fine soon. I want to 10 more places in Wenzhou.
1. A.with B.and C.for D.to
2. A.in the morning B.in the afternoon C.during the day D.at night
3. A.rainy B.cloudy C.windy D.sunny
4. A.So B.Or C.But D.Because
5. A.shy B.sad C.happy D.excited
6. A.your B.his C.our D.its
7. A.Look for B.Listen to C.Look at D.See
8. A.running B.reading C.writing D.swimming
9. A.some B.other C.any D.others
10. A.go B.walk C.play D.Visit
--- _______
--- Oh, great!
A.How’s it going? B.What are you doing?
C.Where is the bank? D.What do you usually do on Sunday?
--- Why do you like _______?
--- They’re cute and they’re from China,
A. lions B. pandas C. koalas D.dolphins
---What do you usually do when it is raining?
---I often ______ TV.
A.are watching B.watch C.watches D.watching