On the Labor Day, I went back to my hometown in Hunan Province with my parents. We visited our relatives, enjoyed natural view and tasted many kinds of delicious food that can only be found in the countryside. However, the most exciting thing was catching fish.
That was a wonderful afternoon. The weather was pleasant and the wind was soft.
After having a big meal, my uncle and my two cousins decided to catch some fish for lunch the next day. They invited me to join them and see how they catch fish to earn money. They put on special coats and boots, and then headed to the pond. The bottom of the pond was filled with thick mud, so I thought it was difficult to catch fish there.
My uncle and my cousins jumped into the pond. The pond had a special drainage(排水) system so they could lead some water into another place, which made it easier to catch fish. After a while, the water level dropped and big fishes appeared. I was so amazed to see that the fishes here were two times bigger than regular ones. Out of breath, the fishes couldn't do anything but kept jumping. A great amount of mud splashed out(溅出) from the pond onto our clothes. My uncle and my cousins caught some fish skillfully. The basket was full of fishes two hours later, and they were then sent to the market.
I will never forget this interesting and pleasant afternoon.
1.According to the writer, what was the most exciting thing during the Labor Day?
A.Catching fish. B.Visiting relatives.
C.Enjoying natural view. D.Tasting delicious food.
2.When did the writer go catching fish with his/her uncle and cousin?
A.In the morning B.In the evening. C.In the afternoon. D.The next day.
3.What does the underlined word "ones" in the third paragraph refer to?
A.ponds B.fishes C.meals D.baskets
4.What did the writer think of this experience?
A.Boring B.Tiring C.Uncomfortable D.Unforgettable
Look at these cool things. They can make our life a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Check out these "smart" things and find out your favourite one.
| Is this a rabbit? No, it is a handmade robot you can hug (搂抱). Blossom looks more like a toy than a machine. It is made of natural materials like wood and wool (毛线). And it’s expected to help kids with autism (自闭症) one day. |
| When Gavin Ovsak studied in senior high school, he created five new things. Among them, the biggest invention is the CHAD. It lets the disabled person who can’t use the mouse (鼠标) control the computer with his head and mouth! |
| Oombrella is a smart umbrella. It is in sync with (与……同步) a smart phone app, sending users the newest information about weather 30 minutes in advance (提前). If you leave it somewhere, information will be sent out to make sure you won’t lose it. |
| Do you believe that books can create their own light? A university teacher has created such a book. He calls his invention Freelight because it can glow (发光) in the dark. It’s said that Freelight can light up not only books but also streets and computer screens without using electricity! |
1.What is Blossom mainly made of?
A.Silk and wood. B.Paper and cotton. C.Wood and wool. D.Glass and wool.
2.The CHAD was invented by________.
A.a high school student B.a high school teacher
C.a teacher in a university D.a computer engineer
3.Oombrella sends the newest weather information to ________.
A.a computer B.a machine
C.a radio D.a smart phone
4.What can we know about Freelight?
A.It uses electricity to glow. B.It is a book that can glow
C.It was invented by a scientist. D.It can only glow in the room.
In ancient Crete, there lived an inventor called Daedalus. The king of Crete, Minos, asked Daedalus to build amaze (迷宫) prison for a monster.
Later, a brave young man called Theseus came and said he would _________ the monster. The king’s daughter Ariadne saw Theseus and fell in love with him. When Theseus was thrown into the prison, Ariadne became very_________ . Ariadne didn’t want Theseus to die, so she asked Daedalus for_________ . With Daedalus’s help, Theseus_________the monster and came out. Then, Ariadne ran away with Theseus. King Minos was very angry and he_________ his men to throw Daedalus along with his son Icarus into the prison.
“_________, I hate this place — it smells terrible,” Icarus complained.
“Don't worry. Let's make wings from feathers and wax (蜡),” Daedalus said, “We will_________out of here!” So, they began to make wings. When they were done, Daedalus and Icarus climbed up to the highest tower of the prison. Daedalus warned Icarus, “Son, don't fly too _________ , or the Sun will melt (使……融化) the wax in your wings.”
_________, Icarus was very careful. However, soon he became so excited that he forgot his father's____________ . He flew higher and higher. Suddenly, the wax in his wings began to melt and his wings broke. Icarus fell into the sea below and drowned ( 溺死)! Daedalus landed safely, but he wasn’t happy at all.
1.A.find B.fight C.praise
2.A.excited B.relaxed C.worried
3.A.help B.trouble C.permission
4.A.killed B.trained C.touched
5.A.advised B.ordered C.encouraged
6.A.Son B.Mother C.Father
7.A.fly B.climb C.swim
8.A.low B.high C.fast
9.A.At first B.In fact C.Above all
10.A.notice B.promise C.warning
— A friend should be someone you can ________ in difficult time.
—I can't agree more. And I always help my friends when they're in need.
A.play with B.depend on C.find out
If you say his opinion is very ________, it's very useful and you will follow it.
A.popular B.practical C.expensive
— Frankie often looks out of the window and ________deeply these days.
— He must think of his grandpa who died last month.
A.sighs B.laughs C.speaks
