For many years, we couldn’t talk with the deaf. These deaf people couldn’t use a spoken language.
But beginning in the 1700s, the deaf were taught a special language. Using this language, they could share thoughts and ideas with others. The language they used was a language without sound. It was a sign language.
How did this sign language work? The deaf learnt to make certain movements with their hands, faces and bodies. These movements stood for things and ideas. People might move their forefingers across their lips. This meant “you are not telling the truth”. They might tap their chin with three fingers. This meant “my uncle”.
The deaf learned to see a finger alphabet. They used their fingers to make the letters of the alphabet. In this way, they spelled out words. Some deaf people could spell out words at a speed of 130 words per minute.
The deaf don’t use the sign language and finger spelling as much as they once were. Today, the deaf learn to understand others by watching their lips. They also learn how to speak.
1.How long has the sign language been taught?
A. For 1700 years.
B. For 700 years.
C. Since about 300 years ago.
D. Since about 200 years ago.
2.How did this sign language work?
A. The deaf make certain movements using their hands, faces and bodies.
B. The deaf speak with their mouth.
C. The deaf talk with us by writing.
D. The deaf only talk to us by using their fingers.
3.Which of the sentences is wrong?
A. The sign language and finger spelling are not used as much as they once were.
B. Today, the deaf are taught to understand others by watching their lips.
C. The deaf might tap their chin with three fingers. This mean “you are not telling the truth”.
D. The deaf are also taught to see a finger alphabet.
4.The title of the passage is .
A. The Deaf.
B. The Blind.
C. The Language of the Deaf.
D. The Language of the Blind.
A poor boy lived in a small town. He sold goods from door to door to pay for school. One day, he had only one cent left, and he was hungry. He decided that he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, when a young woman opened the door, the boy was shy, so he just asked for some water. The woman knew he was hungry, so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank
it slowly, and then asked, “How much should I pay for it？” “You won't pay for it. My mother has
told me that it is good to help the people who are in trouble，” she replied. The boy said, “Then I thank you from my heart.” As the boy left that house, he felt stronger. He knew he had many things to do.
Many years later, the young woman became ill. The local doctors couldn't save her. People had to send her to a big city. When the doctor knew who the woman was, he was excited and tried his best to save her life. He succeeded. The woman needed to pay for the medical bill. The doctor learned that she couldn't afford it. So he wrote something down on the medical bill. The woman read the bill, “You have paid it with a glass of milk.”
1.The poor boy sold goods from door to door because _.
A. he had no money left
B. he needed money to buy some food
C. he wanted to raise money for Project Hope
D. he had to make money for his school
2.Why was the young woman sent to a hospital in a big city?
A. Because she was seriously ill.
B. Because she had lots of money.
C. Because she wanted to visit the doctor.
D. Because she knew the poor boy worked there.
3.From the passage we can know the doctor (the poor boy) .
A. let the young woman pay for the bill
B. was always thankful for the young woman's kindness
C. didn't remember the young woman
D. failed to save the young woman's life
4.Which of the following sentences is true?
A. The young woman had a bad mother.
B. The poor boy asked for some money.
C. The young woman and her mother were both kind to others.
D. The poor boy became a famous engineer when he grew up.
1.If you want to rent a bedroom for half a year, how much need you pay?
A. 300 dollars. B. 900 dollars. C. 1800 dollars. D. 3000 dollars
2.You can in the house.
A make noise. B.surf the Internet.
C.throw away rubbish. D.have a free medical examination
3.Which of the following is NOT true about the Health Center?
A. You can find it at 16 Qingyun Road.
B. You can call it for more information.
C. It doesn’t open until 9:00 in the morning.
D. Everyone needn’t pay for the medical examination.
Everyone wants to be successful. But failure is a common(普通的) thing for us to meet with.___, sometimes we fail the exams, sometimes in the sports meet, others ___but we fail. So ___everybody meets with the failure in his life.
However, different people have different___to deal with the failure. Some people lose
hope when they fail. They seem to think that it is the___of the world. Others don’t take failure ___.They seem to think that failure is the first step(步骤) to success. They will keep up and try their best___the final success.
Now let’s imagine (猜想) the ends of the two ways. If we are afraid of the failure and always feel ___,and don’t try our best to change ourselves, we may meet with more and more failures. But if we are hopeful and brave to face them, and never give up, we will ___successful and our dreams will come true some day.
So, please remember: Life doesn’t give us the pleasure we want. But if we never give up and___do little by little, it will make a big difference.
1.A. For example B. All the time C. At first D. Of course
2.A. lose hope B. get C. succeed D. accept
3.A. never B. almost C. always D. still
4.A. activities B. answers C. ideas D. ways
5.A. end B. area C. start D. shock
6.A. serious B. seriously C. angry D. angrily
7.A. getting B. gets C. to get D. get
8.A. careful B. upset C. angry D. happy
9.A. become B. turn C. get D. grow
10.A. often B. never C. always D. seldom
1.
We need help at the Children's Home. Do you have time in July?
Are you good with children? Can you talk to them and play games with them? (A) You can also tell them your stories. It’s very interesting and fun! Please call us at 0531-888745!
2.
Are you busy on the weekend? No? Can you speak putonghua well? Yes? (B)Then we need you to help some English-speaking students with their Chinese. It’s not difficult! Please come to the Students’ Language Center. Call Miss Wang at 291-7786.
阅读以上两则广告，完成下列任务。
任务一:
给这两则广告分别加一个适当的标题。
1 3.
2 4.
任务二:
写出画线句子(A)的同义词。
3 You can tell them your stories, 5..
任务三:
把画线句子(B)翻译成汉语。
46.
任务四:完成句子。
5 If you are7. on the weekend and your Chinese is8.，you can call Miss Wang at 291-7786.
Alice often sings and she can play the guitar. She wants to be a musician. After school she goes home. She sees a poster(海报)on the wall. It says:
A musician wanted for a party
We're going to have a party next Saturday. We want a musician for our party. If you sing well and can play the guitar, please call Helen at 493-7856.
Alice is very happy. She calls Helen. Helen asks her to join the school art club. They hope she can sing and play the guitar well.
1.What does Alice want to be?
A. A worker. B. A doctor. C. A musician. D. An actress.
2.Is Alice happy when she sees the poster?
A. Yes，she is. B. No, she isn't.
C. Yes，she isn’t. D. We don’t know.
3.Which club does Helen want Alice to join?
A. The swimming club. B. The music club.
C. The art club. D. The chess club.
4.What is Helen’s telephone number?
A. 608-2573. B. 695-8029.
C. 341-5257. D. 493-7856,
5.What can Alice do?
A. Sing. B. Jump.
C. Play the guitar. D. Both A and C.
