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Words from readers I couldn’t put the book down after I read some pages at my friend’s home. I borrowed it and read it over that night. I think it can help someone who is afraid to face family problems. —Sam Lee The book saved my life. It opened a door that led me into a world of true love. I was able to look at the world around me with fresh new eyes. —Candy Vigor The first part of the book really touched my heart and made me want to read on. However, I was getting bored when I came to the second part. In fact, I didn’t finish the book. —Rod Green The book helped me forget about my worries. I laughed and cried with those people in the book. With its simple and clear language, people of all ages can enjoy it. —Vivian Lu |
1.________ thinks the second part of the book is boring.
A.Rod Green B.Candy Vigor C.Sam Lee D.Vivian Lu
2.The book is probably about ________.
A.school education B.website safety C.travel lines D.family problems
3.We can know from the passage that ________.
A.Ming-da Wang tells his family stories in the book
B.everyone can find the ways of solving problems from the book
C.it’s the right time to buy the book because of the price at present
D.the book is only written for children with simple and clear language
A long time ago, a father was old and sick. He did not have much time to live, and he wanted 1. (give) his sons a good lesson before he died.
Recently, he noticed that his sons 2. (fight) among themselves and seemed unable to agree on anything. The old man feared what would happen after his 3. (die). He was afraid that his sons would begin to argue. “They will disagree about everything,” He thought. “Soon they 4. (be) enemies, each going his own direction.”
He called his sons together in his room. “Bring 5. (I) a bundle (束) of stick,” he asked his servant (仆人). Soon enough, a thick bundle of sticks arrived, tied 6. (close) together. One by one, he gave the bundle to each son, and asked him to break the bundle. One son after another pulled and twisted (拧) with all of his strength (力量), 7. the sticks would not break.
The old man smiled and ordered his servant to untie the bundle of sticks. He handed one stick to each son and said, “Now break the stick.”
Of course, the single stick 8. (break) in two easily. The old father looked at his sons. “Do you understand this lesson?” he asked.
Each son, being intelligent, 9. (understand) the meaning at once. Alone, it is easy for one of them to be harmed. But together, they are strong and can’t be harmed even 10. great forces (势力).
That’s the meaning of the sticking together. In unity, there is great strength.
Long ago, when the world was young, a spider was given a pot (罐子) containing all the wisdom (智慧) of the world. Each day, he reached into the pot and learned _______ new.
But Spider would not _______. He wanted to keep all the wisdom to _______.
Spider made a plan. He began to climb a tall tree. “I will hide the wisdom pot way up high,” he said. “I will be the _______ one in the world.”
As he climbed, he had a lot of trouble. The pot kept _______ stuck in the branches (树枝).
From _______, Spider’s son watched. He called out, “_______ the pot to your back, Father. That way, it will be easier to climb.”
Spider got mad. He thought, “My young son is wiser than I. I have the wisdom pot, yet he is wiser.” Spider got very mad and threw the pot to the ground, breaking it _______ many pieces. Everyone _______ a piece of wisdom.
And that is ________ many people know different things, but no one has all the wisdom in the world.
1.A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything
2.A.share B.shout C.show D.shut
3.A.myself B.yourself C.himself D.herself
4.A.kindest B.wisest C.luckiest D.richest
5.A.getting B.giving C.putting D.playing
6.A.outside B.above C.behind D.below
7.A.Tie B.Lead C.Turn D.Connect
8.A.off B.into C.for D.onto
9.A.set up B.cut up C.took up D.picked up
10.A.what B.where C.when D.why
—I’m afraid I can’t dance.
—________! Just for fun.
A.Sounds great B.Take it easy C.What a pity D.My pleasure
— Would you like to come to my birthday party tonight?
— ________.
A.Yes, I’d like to. B.It doesn’t matter.
C.Have a good time! D.You’re welcome.
— ________ do you go to the library?
— Twice a week.
A.How soon B.How long C.How often D.How far
