Today pets are very common in many families, especially in the rich ones. They have time and money to look after1. (they). Many people like to keep a kind of animal as a pet, such as dogs, cats and birds. And the pets are very 2. (importance) in their families. They think of the pets as their family members. 3. many ways, pets can bring love and happiness and sometimes they also feel thankful. They show their 4. (thank) in a special way. They 5.(be) humans' friends for quite a long time, especially the dogs.
Two years ago, a fireman saved a dog named Dobeman from 6. fire in her house. The dog was a mother of six babies. The fireman went on 7. (work) in the fire. The tired man sat down to have a rest 8. he put out the fire. He saw the mother dog that he saved walking straight to him and he wanted 9. (know) what she was going to do. To his surprise, the dog came up to him and kissed him. At first, he was too surprised to do anything. But then he hugged her 10. (happy) at once.
阅读上栏的五段文字，然后在下栏A—E中找出与他们匹配的信息。
1.Peter always plays computer games in his bedroom. He's good at all kinds of computer games. His mother thinks it's bad for his eyes. So he is allowed to play them for half an hour a day. _____
2.Lucas is fond of music. He's a good singer and a member of the music club in his school. All the students in his class like listening to the songs. He can also play the guitar very well. _______
3.Tom often plays football with his classmates on the playground after school. Last Saturday, his friend Michael sent him a football as a birthday gift. He was very happy. ________
4.Linda like cooking. She often cooks delicious food. The food is cooked with love. Her husband and children are satisfied with the food she cooks. ________
5.Amy loves growing flowers in her spare time, because growing flowers is a way to relax. There are many colorful flowers in her house. She really enjoys growing flowers. _______
A.It isn't a big room, but many things are in it. There is a large desk in the room. On the desk, there is a lamp and many books on pop music. A bed in the center of the room. A guitar is on the bed.
B.The house is really big. Of all the rooms, the kitchen is the most special one. There are different kinds of cookers in it. The kitchen is always clean and tidy. Chopsticks, cups and bowls are all in the cupboard(橱柜)under the stove. And a lot of delicious food is in the large fridge.
C.The apartment is nice with a big balcony(阳台). Some pot plants are on the floor. Some are hung on the roof. The balcony looks like a small garden.
D.The bedroom is small but clean. It has a big window near the desk. On the desk, there is a computer with a big screen. The wall is light green and the floor is write. And there are many posters of online games on the wall.
E.There's a sofa, a desk and four chairs in the living room. Under the desk, you can see a box. There is a football in the box. On the desk, there are some tiny model footballs and some photos of the football star Lionel Messi.
Friendship can last long if friends trust each other. To avoid problems and misunderstanding in a friendship, it's necessary to meet each other often and share thoughts and experiences. Here are some fun things to do with friends.
1. These games can include volleyball, football and basketball. Build teams to have an interesting competition.
Besides outdoor activities, there are lots of things to do with friends at home. You can hold a dinner party. 2. Or organize a chess competition and give a small prize to the winner.
There are also many fun things to do at night with friends. 3. You can also go for a night show to watch your favorite movie.
You can go out with your friends to places such as museums, malls, parks, etc. You can also go on a holiday to a place where you'll be able to relax and spend time with your friends. 4. You will know your friends better during your vacation.
The fun things to do with your friends mentioned above will give you a break from your busy life. Besides, they will improve your relationships with your friends. As a result, they can help you in the long run.
A.You can watch the stars and skies together.
B.Try your hand at cooking delicious dishes.
C.Go to a nice restaurant with your friends to have dinner together.
D.Nothing is as joyful as playing the games you all like very much.
E.For example, you can climb Mount Tai to enjoy the beautiful sunrise.
For years I forgot with the "bird's nest" on top of my head. My mother thought my hair was naturally beautiful, but my classmates didn't agree. They made fun of it, calling my hair “the mop(拖把)”.
When I got to university, I decided to change my hairstyle. I had my curly hair straightened (拉直). However, it cost me $700 every six months to do this. People said I was crazy to spend that much. But for me, I would do anything to never again see that curly-haired girl in the mirror.
But when I had to start renting(租)my own apartment, the cost became too high. So I turned to the internet. In the end, I found a "curly-haired" salon, a place designed for girls with crazy hair.
When I arrived there, the stylist, Jacquai, was waiting for me.
"Do you really think this will work? " I asked.
"No curly hair is hopeless," she replied. "You just haven't found a way to work with it. That’s all. "
After the hour was over, Jacquai had completed her task. She had fixed my hair using only her hands. I couldn't believe it一my hair looked beautiful.
Now my world has changed. I am more outgoing and confident than ever. People say that I'm looking better than ever, but that they can't figure out what has changed. I don't need to tell them. My hair speaks for itself.
1.How much could the writer spend on her hair in a year when she had her curly hair straightened?
A.350 dollars. B.700 dollars. C.1,400 dollars. D.2,100 dollars.
2.Why did the writer look for a curly-haired salon?
A.Because people said she was crazy.
B.Because she wanted to have a new hair style.
C.Because she couldn't afford to straighten her hair.
D.Because she thought her curly hair was hopeless.
3.What can we infer from the end of the story?
A.The writer was not a beautiful girl.
B.The writer spent a lot of money with Jacquai’s help.
C.The writer didn't mind her curly hair at all.
D.The writer accepted her curly hair at all.
4.What does the underlined phrase "figure out" in the last paragraph mean?
A.估计 B.认为 C.计算出 D.弄明白
Car Free Day
Life can be so Car-Free
No car, no motorcycle, and no taxi
On Sunday, June 28, 2020
From 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. in Zunyi City
There are many cities and towns in China for World Car-Free Day. Places like Chongqing are Car-Free for a day.
We invite everyone to the Car-Free celebration to learn more about Car-Free lifestyles.
Here is the information
▲ Bring a food basket, enjoy live music, and watch the sunset with friends at Zunyi Park.
▲If you are a student, take your student card to the information desk and you'll get a cup of coffee for free.
▲Take away rubbish when leaving.
Enjoy it with us.
1.How long will the celebration last?
A.8 hours. B.10 hours. C.12 hours. D.14 hours.
2.If Li Lei meets his friends at Zunyi Park on June 28, how will he get there?
A.By taxi. B.By car. C.By bike. D.By train.
3.What can't people do at Zunyi Park?
A.Listen to music. B.Make coffee.
C.Enjoy the sunset. D.Bring a food basket.
At the beginning of the new school year, every child was given a job. It was __ most exciting thing for the children in class. As more jobs were more interesting than __ , the children hoped to get one of the best. Rita was a kind and quiet girl. Last year she got the best job to look after the class dog. She did it __ .
This year each child got one of the normal jobs,___ preparing the books for the lessons, cleaning the blackboard or looking after the pets. But to Rita's __ , her job was very different. She was given a little box __ some sand and one ant. Although the teacher explained that this ant was very special. Rita could not __ feeling disappointed.
“I will turn this little task into something great," Rita said to___ . She started to study everything about the little ant, gave it the best food and made the box perfect. In the end the ant grew much bigger. One day, the teacher said that Rita's class had been chosen __ to the tropical (热带的)rainforest with Doctor Martinez to study all kinds of insects in summer, because the class had cared for the little ant best.
The class __ joy. Everyone thanked Rita for being so patient. And children learnt that to be given the most important tasks you have to know how to have responsibility even in what seems the smallest tasks.
1.A.a B.an C.the D./
2.A.other B.others C.the other D.another
3.A.perfectly B.carelessly C.sadly D.happily
4.A.next to B.look like C.as if D.such as
5.A.surprise B.surprised C.moved D.moving
6.A.through B.without C.with D.except
7.A.think B.say C.tell D.help
8.A.her B.herself C.him D.himself
9.A.to go B.gone C.went D.going
10.A.full B.was full of C.was filled D.fill
