Leon was a postman. Every day Leon would wake up and feed his 37 cats. Leon didn’t really want 37 cats, but one by one they had appeared on his doorstep, and Leon had taken them in.
Every day, after feeding the cats, Leon would collect the mail from the red postboxes in the village and take it home. “If only I had 37 helpers instead of 37 cats, my job would be so much easier,” Leon thought. Just then, the cats started meowing for their dinner. That gave Leon an idea. That night, Leon worked late making 37 cat-sized postal backpacks. Then, he went around to each postbox, putting up signs that read: postbox closed! Please use the postal cat service.
The next day, Leon put a backpack on each cat and dropped off the cats around the village. Leon knew that the cats would be happy walking around all day. He also knew that they would always come home for dinner. Leon spent the day relaxing, waiting for his helpers to return. Leon was right. The cats did return, but they did not bring home many letters. Some got the letters wet. Some bit off the corners of the letters. Some even lost their backpacks. “Cats are just too unreliable(不可靠的),” Leon thought.
Just then, a strange sound came from the outside of Leon’s door. A dirty dog was waiting to be invited inside. That gave Leon an idea.
1.In Paragraph 2, Leon _______ that night.
A. made postal backpacks B. put up a sign on each cat
C. had dinner with the cats D. collected letters in the village
2.Which of the following is right?
A. Leon’s job was to raise cats and dogs.
B. Leon asked the cats to collect the mail for him every morning.
C. Some cats got the letters wet and some bit off the corners of the letters.
D. 37 cats came home and brought home many letters successfully.
3.According to the last paragraph, we can infer(推断) that Leon would _______.
A. let the dog take a shower B. make the dog work for him
C. invite the dog to dinner D. walk the dog around the village
Renault Ménage: This 2-seat luxury car provides a comfortable driving experience. But its powerful engine means you had better be prepared for a big fuel(燃料) bill each week. Its fantastic look will make you the focus(中心) of all attention. Company: Renault, France. Price:$85,000 |
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Fiat 500: Although expensive, it will soon pay for itself with the money you save on petrol(汽油). It has the most efficient and cleanest petrol powered engine. It has 4 seats and it is perfect for a family. Company: Fiat, Italy. Price:$35,000 |
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Land Rover Discovery: With 7 seats, this car is suitable for all driving conditions. It has good control for driving in the city and the power for rough roads and carrying heavy things. But it consumes (消耗) lots of fuel. Company: Land Rover, Britain. Price:$51,999 |
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Hyundai i20: 4 seats inside. Perfect for short journeys but doesn’t have the power to make long distance driving enjoyable and comfortable. Still, at this price you can’t complain and you’ll be smiling when you have to fill up the tank too. It really saves fuel. Company: Hyundai, Korea. Price:$8,000 |
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1.Which of the following is true?
A. Each car above has 4 seats.
B. The four cars are made by European companies.
C. Land Rover Discovery is the second most expensive of above.
D. Both Renault Ménage and Fiat 500 consume lots of fuel.
2.John needs to drive his two sons to school and he likes European cars. What may he choose?
A. Hyundai i20 or Fiat 500. B. Fiat 500 or Land Rover Discovery.
C. Renault Ménage or Fiat 500. D. Land Rover Discovery or Hyundai i20.
3.Which of the following cars are greener?
A. Hyundai i20 and Fiat 500.
B. Renault Ménage and Fiat 500.
C. Land Rover Discovery and Hyundai i20.
D. Renault Ménage and Land Rover Discovery.
4.If you choose a Land Rover Discovery, you will__________.
A. spend less money on fuel B. take 5 people at most each time
C. be more friendly to the environment D. be able to drive on rough roads
Some people succeed, while others may not. This is because some people own certain qualities, which ______don't have. If you want to be successful, you should have the following qualities at least.
The ______thing you must remember is that in order to succeed, you must be optimistic(乐观的). If you do not ______to win, you will not try as hard as those who do expect to win. You also need to have a clear purpose and a ______for doing something. If you do not have a purpose, you will not do your best to work hard and make sure that every detail you have done ______right.
Reading is another thing to success, as it will help you learn about ______other people have achieved success. If you want to learn how to set up a successful business, you should read books about like Bill Gates and Jerry Yang, who have ______amazing success in their areas of business.
Another ______that helps people succeed is creativity—thinking about things differently and wondering how others will do ______thing. Think about some successful people you know. They might be successful with ______creativity, but the most successful people are the most creative ones.
Practicing is equally important if you want to ______because practice makes perfect. Practice every day at any career you are in, and ______doing so, you will see yourself, your business and your self-confidence begin to grow. If you feel ______about what you do, this confidence will make other people believe in you more ______. Your workmates will be happy to work with you, and your boss will give you more important things ______. Finally if you succeed, you can look people in the eye and smile confidently.
Success is yours for the taking! Cheers!
1.A. other B. others C. another D. the other
2.A. first B. second C. one D. two
3.A. finish B. fail C. forget D. expect
4.A. cause B. aim C. reason D. need
5.A. am B. was C. is D. are
6.A. what B. where C. when D. how
7.A. achieved B. lost C. missed D. eaten
8.A. way B. direction C. world D. quality
9.A. a different B. the same C. the different D. a same
10.A. a little B. little C. a few D. few
11.A. success B. successful C. succeed D. successfully
12.A. with B. in C. at D. by
13.A. imaginative B. confident C. lovely D. warm
14.A. as well B. also C. either D. neither
15.A. doing B. do C. to do D. done
—Why are you so late for school, David?
—Sorry, Miss Wang. . I can't walk fast.
A. Many hands make light work B. The early bird catches the worm
C. It is raining cats and dogs D. Don't put all your eggs in one basket
— ________ terrible mess you have made!
— Sorry, I will ______ right now.
A. What; clear up it B. What a; clear it up
C. How; clear up them D. How a; clear them up
—Could you tell us _______？
—Sometimes, if I have time.
A. how long you play computer games B. how often you go to the park
C. how soon will you see a film D. how much time you spend on homework
