It is Mother's Day. John is busy with his work during the day. When he passes by a flower shop in the evening, he thinks, ‘I'll send Mum some roses (玫瑰).’ While John is looking at the flowers, a young man comes inside. ‘How many roses can I buy for only five dollars , madam?’ he asks. The shopkeeper tells him that a dozen of roses(一打玫瑰) is forty dollars. Maybe he can buy some carnations (康乃馨). They are much cheaper.
‘No, I only want to have red roses,’ he says. ‘My mum was badly ill and I didn't spend much time with her. Now I want to give her something special, it must be roses because rose is her favorite.’
After hearing it, John says he can help him pay for the rest (其余) of the money. The shopkeeper is moved (感动的) and says, ‘Well, lovely young men, thirty dollars a dozen, only for you.’ Taking the roses, the young man almost jumps into the air and runs out of the shop. Then John pays for his dozen of roses and tells the shopkeeper to send them to his mother.
As he walks out, he feels nice. Suddenly he sees the young man crossing the street and going into a park. But soon John knows it is not a park but a cemetery (墓地). Crying, the young man carefully puts down the roses, ‘Mum, oh, Mum, why didn't I tell you how much I loved you? God, please help me find my mum and tell her I love her.’
Seeing this, John turns and quickly walks to the shop. He will take the flowers home himself.
1.The shopkeeper asks the young man to buy carnations because ________.
A.carnations are nicer than roses
B.John buys all the roses.
C.roses are cheaper than carnations
D.carnations are cheaper than roses
2.The young man is crying at the cemetery because he ________.
A.can’t tell his mother he loved her himself
B. spends all his money on the roses
C.feels sorry to ask John to pay for his flowers
D.has no money for his sick mother
3.Finally John takes the flowers home himself because he wants to ________.
A.tell his mother he loved her himself
B.ask his mother for more money
C.tell his mother the young man's story
D.ask his mother if she likes roses
4.What is the main idea of the article?
A.Buy roses for mother when she is ill.
B.Let mother know how much you love her.
C.Work hard to make money for mother.
D.Send mother flowers on Mother's Day.
Colors often have different meanings in different cultures.In the U.S., people have found the following to be true.
Black
Black is the color of power.It is also popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner.
White
White is the symbol of purity.White is thought to be a summer color.However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colors.
Red
This is the most exciting color.Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention.Red cars are the thieves’ favorite.Red is often used in restaurants because it is an appetite (食欲) stimulant.This means it can make people eat more.
Blue
Blue is the color of the sky and the ocean.Peaceful blue is often used in bedrooms.Studies show that weightlifters are able to lift heavier weights in blue gyms.
Green
Green represents nature.It is the easiest color on the eye.Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
Yellow
Sunny yellow is a cheerful color, yet people lose their tempers (发脾气) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more.
1.Which color is a summer color?
A.Blue. B.White.
C.Green. D.Red.
2.The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”.
A.刺激物 B.防腐剂
C.辐射物 D.装饰品
3.Where is color red often used?
A.In bedrooms. B.In gyms.
C.In hospitals. D.In restaurants.
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A.White can make people eat more.
B.Blue can make patients feel more relaxed.
C.People can get angry easily in yellow rooms.
D.Black cars are popular among thieves
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
1.If you are a fan of the Korean actor, you may go to in April.
A.Beijing B.Shanghai C.Guangzhou D.Nanjing
2.Part 2 is probably from .
A.a novel B.a university poster C.a science book D.a textbook
One Sunday afternoon,my younger brother and I were left alone at home.I was doing my homework my younger brother was watching TV.Suddenly,the doorbell rang.My brother thought it was our parents, so he opened the quickly.
A tall man stood outside and asked politely our parents were at home.
thinking,my brother answered,“No.” When I wanted to close the door,he suddenly the door very hard and came into our house.He took out a 6and ordered me to tie up my brother’s with a rope (绳索).I tied up his hands in a special way so my brother could untie(松开)himself .The man then tied my hands up and locked of us in the kitchen.
Soon, he went upstairs.I taught my brother to untie his rope with his hands.He then untied .We rushed to the telephone to call the police, but the line was cut off.The doors were all locked from outside.It was lucky that the man forgot the kitchen door.We got out of the house the window and went to the pay phone to call the police.
Soon the police came and the man was caught.By the time, my parents had come home.We told them the whole story.My parents were glad that we were not .They told me that I should stop my brother from the door to the stranger.I learned a lesson on safety.
1.A.as B.before C.while D.when
2.A.cupboard B.door C.doorbell D.window
3.A.if B.how C.when D.why
4.A.After B.By C.Before D.without
5.A.pushed B.took C.knocked D.closed
6.A.candy B.gift C.knife D.phone
7.A.feet B.legs C.hands D.arms
8.A.difficultly B.easily C.hardly D.suddenly
9.A.all B.both C.each D.neither
10.A.me B.myself C.him D.himself
11.A.locking B.closing C.closed D.to lock
12.A.across B.under C.over D.through
13.A.farther B.nearest C.cheapest D.nicest
14.A.crying B.hurt C.frightened D.lost
15.A.turning on B.sending C.opening D.closing
— I am afraid I have to give up my dream of being a singer.
— .No dream is too big and no dreamer is too small.
A.Don’t lose heart
B.Don’t mention it
C.That’s unusual
D.You must be joking
I’d like to know ________ next week.
A.when is he coming
B.how will he go
C.whether he will come
D.where will he go