Jenny knew she had a problem when she looked in her money box. It was only three days until the school trip to the beach, and Jenny didn't have any money. To make things worse, her next pocket money was still six days away.
"What's the matter, Jenny?" asked her sister, Mary.
"Mary," said Jenny, "I'm in double trouble. I can't go to the beach with my classmates, and I've broken my promise to Mom. I promised I'd stay within my budget (预算) this month."
For a few minutes, the two girls just sat and thought. Then Mary grabbed Jenny's arm.
"Jenny, I won't give you the money, but I will help you. Just listen for a minute."
At first, Jenny wasn't interested since Mary wasn't willing to give her the money she needed. However, after Mary explained her plan, Jenny began to like it.
Mary would lend Jenny the money for the beach trip, but Jenny would have to create a real budget for herself and follow it. In addition, if Jenny successfully followed the budget, Mary wouldn't tell their mother about Jenny's recent money disaster.
"Mary, you are a lifesaver," Jenny hugged Mary's neck.
The two sisters began to work together. After several hours, they agreed on how Jenny should use her money. Mary took their figures and made a graph(表格) for Jenny.
Holding up the graph, Mary said, " Now you can see where your money should go each month."
"Thanks, Mary, " Jenny said. "But I know one thing that my money can't buy. It couldn't buy another great sister like you, " said Jenny. Then she hung her new budget on her bedroom wall.
1.What was Jenny's problem?
A. She had no friends. B. She had no money.
C. She had nothing to do. D. She had no free time.
2.How did Mary help Jenny?
A. By going to the beach with her.
B. By telling Mom about her problem.
C. By planning on how to use money with her.
D. By buying things for the school trip for her.
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A. A useful way is better than direct help.
B. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
C. Imagination is more important than knowledge.
D. Nothing is impossible if you put your heart into it.
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The end of the school year was coming quickly. I was so excited because it was time for the school play tryouts. This year's play was called Mystery at the Lighthouse. I was to get the lead part of Joe who tries to solve the mystery of the lights that go on and off by themselves.
After school, all those who wanted to out for the play met in the gym at 3:30. My friend Kevin and I sat and waited for our turn to read for the play. The next day, were posted on the wall outside the gym. Kevin got a part in the play. However, l didn't see my name. I felt inside. I was sure I would get the part.
"I can't understand why I'm not in the play," I said to my Mom. "Rick, it just that someone was a little better than you. You shouldn't give up just because of this one time. Look at all the other things you're good at," said Mom. "You are great with art and drawing and you're a super soccer player." " I guess so, " I said I went to my room.
The next day at school Mr. Carter, the art teacher, asked me if I would be interested in doing some drawing and painting for the play. " You want me to help draw for the play?"" I sure do, " said Mr. Carter. I was so happy about being part of the play .
I stayed after school each day for the next week and drew a big lighthouse and painted it. I drew some boats in the water and painted them. I was so excited the night of the play. I from the side of the stage as Kevin said his part of the play very well. At the end of the show, Mr. Carter called all the students onto the stage who helped with the artwork, lights and moving things around on stage. I felt of being part of the play. I think I like doing the artwork better. It was so much fun!
1.A. hoping B. smiling C. helping D. learning
2.A. pick B. give C. took D. try .
3.A. jobs B. parts C. events D. choices
4.A. special B. worried C. funny D. ready
5.A. supposes B. explains C. matters D. means
6.A. if B. as C. once D. until
7.A. so far B. as usual C. after all D. above all
8.A. instead B. still C. just D. also
9.A. rushed B. stepped C. watched D. reported
10.A. afraid B. proud C. tired D. sure
-After trying five times, Carol finally passed her driving test.
-After all, _______．
A. burn the candle at both ends
B. actions speak louder than words
C. every dog has its day
D. it never rains but it pours
_______wonderful news report he wrote! All of us were proud of him.
A. What a B. What
C. How D. How a
Don't keep poison in the kitchen, _______?
A. do you B. shall we
C. will you D. don't you
