Is a nearby neighbour better than a faraway cousin? An American lady, Anna Lane, believes it's true. Her kind neighbours once helped her out when she was in a big trouble.
Mrs Lane was living alone in a city in Texas, US. The woman in her 70s could do a lot of housework herself. However, she was too old to mow(修剪) her lawn(草坪). Then a big trouble found her. She let the grass grow over 18 inches high and it broke the law in her city. As a result, she was in danger of paying lots of money or even going to prison! Luckily, her neighbour, the Adams brothers, heard the news about her on TV. They decided to do something to help. “We haven't met her yet, but she's 75 years old and she needs some help.” said Sam Adams, one of the boys. “That's the least we could do.”
The Adams brothers took their mowers(修剪机) and came to Mrs Lane's house to mow her lawn without telling her. Once they got started, other neighbours saw what was going on and joined in the effort.
Together they worked hard in the sun and finished mowing the whole lawn in about two hours. When Mrs Lane saw what her neighbours did for her, she was surprised and moved to tears(感动得落泪). “I cannot believe this,” she said. “They were so kind to spend two hours helping me and I didn't even know their names.” As for the Adams brothers, they said they would always be ready to help her.
1.What can we know about Mrs Lane?
A.She was 70 years old. B.She could not do her housework.
C.She was living with her children. D.She could not cut the grass on the lawn.
2.Mrs Lane was in danger of going to prison because ________.
A.she broke the education law in her city
B.the grass on her lawn was over 18 inches high
C.the news about her on TV was made up by her
D.she didn't pay enough money to her neighbours
3.Which of the following is true?
A.The Adams brothers knew Mrs lane very well.
B.Mrs Lane knew some of her neighbours' names.
C.Mrs Lane didn't expect her neighbours would help her.
D.The Adams brothers used Mrs Lane's mowers to cut the grass.
I would never realize I was quite helpful in my family until 1.(I) mum became ill. Last month, she went to hospital. The doctor said she needed to stay in bed and have 2. good rest.
My dad works in a restaurant and 3. (return) home late every day. He doesn't have time to do housework. This time, I had to depend on myself the w4.week. I was 5. (provide) with a chance to do housework. It was not as easy as I thought. As soon as I got home from school, I had to make 6.(meal). It was always quick when my mum did it,7. for me it took a long time.
After dinner, I washed the dishes. Then I washed my clothes. This took more time. I didn't even start to do my homework until late in the evening. By the weekend, I was 8.(real) tired. I didn't play with my friends because I needed to rest.
My mum feels 9. (good) this week. I know how much work she does for our family t10. this time.
(2020原创)I bought a pair of shoes last week. It c________ me 300 yuan.
(2020原创)Finally we got to the t________ of the mountain and saw the beautiful sunrise.
(2020原创)John, please ________ the water tap after you wash your hands.
A.turn on B.turn down C.turn up D.turn off
(2020原创)Don't hurry. You still have time to ________ the project.
A.accept B.complete C.arrive D.supply
