Here comes autumn! Autumn is a season of change. It brings new scenery and different experiences. You can easily fall in love with it.
Plants change in autumn. Leaves turn red, gold and orange, and fall down with the wind. But beautiful autumn flowers celebrate their time. Chrysanthemums and sweet osmanthus are in bloom(开花).
Animals get ready for winter in autumn. Birds fly to warmer places. Squirrels collect lots of nuts. Those are their food during the winter. Deer grow thicker fur. The fur can keep them warm in winter time.
Autumn is also the harvest season. Farmers are busy harvesting apples, pears and oranges. After September in the US, people are busy picking pumpkins. They make them into everything, from pies and soups to jack-o'-lanterns on Halloween.
Cool weather and Fresh air make autumn a good time for outdoor activities. Hiking, biking, camping and having picnics are all good choices.
So what are you willing for? Go out and enjoy the beautiful fall season.
1.According to the passage, what flowers can you see in Autumn?
A. Leaves and chrysanthemums. B. Leaves and osmanthus.
C. Chrysanthemums and osmanthus. D. Leaves, chrysanthemums and osmanthus.
2.Why do squirrels keep so many nuts in winter?
A. Because it's cold in winter. B. Because they need a lot of food to eat.
C. Because they can grow thicker fur. D. Because they want to plant some trees.
3.When do people harvest pumpkins in the US?
A. March. B. May. C. July. D. October.
4.What activity is a good choice in autumn according to the writer?
A. Go swimming B. Ride a bike C. Plant trees D. Make snowmen
5.What does the writer think of autumn?
A. He likes it very much. B. He doesn’t like it at all.
C. He has no idea about it. D. He loves the food best.
When should you start to buy Christmas presents? Western people _________buying presents months before Christmas Day. As the day comes _________, children start to write lists of what presents they like to their parents to buy.
Streets get very _______ from late November. Stores put up pretty coloured lights, and Christmas trees with shiny balls. You will _______ Christmas music songs like Jingle Bells in shop after shop. Some stores have many dolls, candies and computer games. You can _________with them to see if you like them –there are people to show you how things work. They are _______. People try to get to the shops early to buy presents before they sell out. In the week before Christmas, _______ close late. Sometimes, they can only go home at midnight. It’s very _________for sales people!
Some people _________ money for months before the holiday so that they have enough money to spend on their friends and family. But not everyone goes ____________for Christmas presents. Some people like to make their own gifts and cards.
1.A. end B. start C. enjoy D. finish
2.A. nearer B. earlier C. faster D. later
3.A. large B. busy C. wide D. free
4.A. dance B. sing C. feel D. hear
5.A. play B. work C. study D. help
6.A. friendly B. funny C. handsome D. strong
7.A. parks B. school C. shops D. hospital
8.A. surprising B. interesting C. exciting D. tiring
9.A. stop B. save C. think D. rest
10.A. shopping B. running C. swimming D. travelling
Dear dad,
Happy birthday to you! ______quickly time goes! It’s your 50th birthday. On this special day, I’d like to talk to you in a special way. I don’t think I’m good at ______ you about my feelings face to face with you. So I can only write to you to show my deep love for you.
You're not ________ rich man or a famous person. But in my heart, you are one of the greatest ______ in the world. I' m proud of you. You’re never________in fame and wealth(名利). You do small things like paying phone bills on time. The smile on ______ face shows that you’re pleased with your family. You take good care of my grandparents. You help me_______my schoolwork and do some shopping with Mum on Sundays.
In the past, I _____care it when you were not with me. Now I’m sorry to say I didn’t show you the respect before. _____ I’m thankful for what you have done for me. I’m quite lucky that I have such a great father. And I feel happy that now I can _____you how much I love you.
Wish you happy forever!
Yours,
Jack
1.A. What B. What a C. What an D. How
2.A. tell B. telling C. tells D. told
3.A. a B. an C. the D. /
4.A. man B. men C. man's D. men’s
5.A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting
6.A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
7.A. at B. over C. into D. with
8.A. doesn’t B. don’t C. didn’t D. wasn’t
9.A. And B. But C. So D. Or
10.A. show B. shows C. showed D. showing
You can often your new words in the dictionary. In this way, you can understand the words better.
A. look after B. look for C. look up D. look over
--What do you usually have for breakfast?
--
A. Two pieces of bread and some noodles.
B. Two pieces of breads and some noodles.
C. Two piece of bread and some noodle.
D. Two pieces of breads and some noodles.
-- do you go shopping with your family?
--Once a week.
A. How old B. How long C. How soon D. How often
