An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money for a very expensive operation.
When she heard her daddy say “Only a miracle (奇迹) can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore with the money in her hand.
“What do you want?” asked the salesman. “It’s for my brother, Andrew” the girl answered. “He has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?”
“We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of miracle does your brother need?”
“I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I’ve brought all my money.”
“How much do you have?” asked the man.
“$1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.
“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$1.11, the price of a miracle for your little brother.”
He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to your house. I want to see your brother. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost?
1. What was the trouble in the little girl’s family?
A. Her brother was seriously ill. B. They had no money.
C. Nothing could save her brother.D. Both A and B.
2.In the eye of the little girl, a miracle might be _______.
A. something interestingB. something beautiful
C. some wonderful medicineD. some good food
3.The little girl said again and again “...I can try and get some more.” That shows _______.
A. she had still kept some money
B. she hoped not to be refused
C. There was no need to worry about money
D. she thought money was easy to get
4.What made the miracle happen?
A. The girl’s love for her brother.B. The girl’s money.
C. The medicine from the drugstore.D. Nobody can tell.
5.From the passage we can infer (推断) that _______.
A. A miracle is sure to happen if you keep on
B. The doctor didn’t ask for any pay
C. The little girl is lovely but not so clever
D. Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought
Interested in Soccer? Join us now! King’s School is organizing a soccer camp for students aged 15~17. Join us for 5 days of fun as you learn to play this exciting sport! When Where 14 ~18 July, 2014 (Monday to Friday) City Sports Hall 3:00 p.m. ~5 p.m. 267 State Street Our special offer: Players from the National Soccer Team will be your coaches for the five days of camp! Coach Ben Smith --- National Soccer Team Coach Bill Williams --- National Soccer Team Coach Jim White --- National Soccer Team captain Aims Cost: ＄10 each After the camp, you will be able to: ■ understand the rules of the game ■ carry the ball with your feet ■ pass the ball to other players using your feet ■ kick the ball towards the goal Please come in comfortable shorts, T-shirts and track shoes. To sign up for the camp and for further information, please call us at 01159515092, or email us at KSsoccercamp@hotmail.com.uk |
1.The camp is for the children who ________.
A. are good at soccerB. are 15~17 years old
C. come form King’s School D. want to relax in camp
2.The camp will start on ________.
A. July 14B. July 19
C. SundayD. Friday
3.If you want to join the camp, you should pay ________ for it.
A. $ 5B. $6C. $7D. $ 10
4. Students in the camp can learn all the skills EXCEPT _________.
A. carrying the footballB. kicking a goal
C. passing the football D. making game rules
5.Which of the following seems to be the most attractive (吸引) to children?
A. The camp lasts for 5 days.
B. The camp doesn’t cost much.
C. The camp is organized by King’s School.
D. The coaches will be national soccer players.
When one door of happiness closes, another opens. However, we often look at the door so long that we can’t see the one that has been opened for us. It’s true that we don’t know we’ve got until we lose it, and it’s also true that we don’t know what we’ve been until it goes away.
Giving someone all your doesn’t mean that they’ll love you back. Don’t expect love in return. Just for it to grow in their hearts.
There are many moments in life when you miss someone so much that you want to bring them into your and hug them for real! Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go, and what you want to be, you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.
Happiness lies in those who have cried, those who have been hurt, those who have searched, and those who have tried, for only they can understand the of their lives. The future will always be based on a forgotten past. You can’t go on well in your life until you let your past failure and heartaches go.
1.A. openB. sameC. closedD. broken
2.A. when B. what C. why D. where
3.A. missingB. seeing C. looking forD. working
4.A. love B. time C. money D. food
5.A. care B. look C. mean D. wait
6.A. hearts B. dreams C. lives D. chances
7.A. do B. be C. get D. turn
8.A. when B. because C. unless D. though
9.A. importance B. purpose C. differenceD. answer
10.A. easiest B. happiest C. worst D. brightest
John hasn’t come yet, I don’t know _____.
A. what has happened to him B. when he came
C. what was wrong with him D. where is he
My house is about 25 _____ drive from the airport.
A. minutes B. minutes’
C. minute D. minute’s
It’s said that the young trees along the river _____ two years ago.
A. planted B. was planted
C. were planted D. are planted
