Ivy and Bean Make the Rules | Price: $14.99 Number of pages: 127 ． Storyline: Bean and her best friend, Ivy, decide to create their own camp. They think up all the activities and , of course, they make the rules... Recommendation: I’d give this book a 10 because I love the characters. They are funny and creative. |
White Fur Flying | Price: $15.99 Number of pages: 128 Storyline: Zoe and Alice’s mother might just have the coolest job ever. She saves great pyrenees dogs(大白熊犬)… Recommendation: I'd give this book an 8 because it is a little sad. I think kids who love animals and a good story will really like it. |
Stick Dog | Price: $12. 99 Number of pages: 192 Storyline：A dog lives in an empty pipe under Highway 16. He has four dog friends. One day, they decide to go on an adventure to steal the food from a human family．．． Recommendation: I'd give this book a 9. It is funny．I was laughing out loud at all the funny scenes. |
Gingernap | Price: $15. 99 Number of pages: 160 Storyline: After their parents are killed in a car accident, Jayna and her elder brother Rob are each other's only family. Soon, Rob goes off to serve in the navy. Recommendation: I'd give this book a 9. I'm interested in romantic novels and science fiction, but not so much in historical fiction. Gingersnap really changed my opinion. |
1.Which of the four novels is the thinnest?
A. Ivy and Bean Make the Rules. B. White Fur Flying.
C. Stick Dog. D. Gingersnap.
2.White Fur Flying _________.
A. tells us about the life of four dogs
B. is a historical fiction
C. is a book about saving dogs
D. shows us the camp life
3. If you read Stick Dog, you will _________.
know how the homeless dogs steal food
. know what rules the two girls have made
C. learn what happened to Jayna
D. know something about saving dogs
4.Tom wants to buy a copy of Stick Dog and a copy of Gingersnap. He should pay________ for the two books.
A. $14. 99 B. $28. 98 C. $12. 99 D. $15. 99
5.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The characters of Stick Dog are creative.
B. White Fur Flying tells us a funny story.
C. The recommender is not interested in Gingersnap.
D. The recommender likes Ivy and Bean Make the Rules best.
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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was small, my mum used to give the family something special for meals---she would make breakfast food for dinner.
I still remember one night my mum some bread in front of my dad, something very burnt. I waited to see if anybody noticed. To my surprise, my dad just took his , smiled at my mum and then turned to ask me how my day at school had been. I've what I told him that night. I do remember watching him put some butter on that bread. He as usual, every single bit.
After dinner, my mum said to my dad for burning the bread. And I'll never forget what he said, "I burnt bread, dear. It doesn't matter at all."
, I went to kiss Dad good night. I asked him if he really liked his burnt bread. He held me in arms and , "Your mum worked very hard all day. She's really . And you see a bit of burnt food never hurt anyone!"
Now I know life is not perfect. is perfect, either. As for me, I often forget birthdays or some other special days. But I've learned something over these years. What we really need is the understanding of each other, whether between a husband and wife, a parent and or just between two friends. This is the key to a happy .
So don't get angry if the bread gets burnt. Remember, bread never hurt anyone. Be kind to those around you and a happier life will surely come closer to you.
1.A. cooked B. put C. found D. bought
2.A. glass B. milk C. spoon D. bread
3.A. decided B. known C. forgotten D. imagined
4.A. But B. So C. Because D. And
5.A. threw it away B. ate it up C. put it away D. looked it up
6.A. hello B. goodbye C. no D. sorry
7.A. hate B. love C. make D. save
8.A. After school B. Before dinner C. Later that night D. The next morning
9.A. shouted B. said C. laughed D. continued
10.A. tired B. excited C. worried D. interested
11.A. Everybody B. Anybody C. Nobody D. Somebody
12.A. important B. difficult C. funny D. easy
13.A. student B. brother C. sister D. child
14.A. class B. party C. life D. story
15.A. burnt B. cheap C. fresh D. cold
. — What did she say just now?
— She asked __________.
A. that I liked English best
B. what is wrong with me
C. where was the nearest hospital
D. if I would go shopping with her
_____ of them has been to Australia several times, so they know the Opera House very well.
A. Both B. All C. None D. Each
---Where is your father?
---He is helping David ______ a shelf above the bed.
A. put in B. put on C. put up D. put out
--- James, I am sorry I used your computer while you were away this morning.
---________.
A. That’s all right B. It’s a pleasure
C. You are welcome D. That’s right
