Hobbs was an orphan（孤儿）. He worked in a factory and every day he got a little money. Hard work made him thin and weak. He wanted to borrow a lot of money to learn to paint pictures, but he did not think he could pay off the debts.
One day a lawyer said to him, “One thousand dollars, and here is the money.” As Hobbs took the package of notes, he was very dumbfounded. He didn’t know where the money came from and how to spend it. He said to himself, “I could go to find a hotel and live like a rich man for a few days; or I give up my work in the factory and do what I’d like to do: painting pictures. I could do that for a few weeks, but what would I do after that? I should have lost my place in the factory and have no money to live on. If it were a little less money, I would buy a new coat, or a radio, or give a dinner to my friends. If it were more, I could give up the work and pay for painting pictures. But it’s too much for one and too little for the other.”
“Here is the reading of your uncle’s will（遗嘱）,” said the lawyer, “telling what is to be done with this money after his death. I must ask you to remember one point. Your uncle has said you must bring me a paper showing exactly what you did with his money, as soon as you have spent it.”
“Yes, I see. I’ll do that,” said the young man.
1... Hobbs wanted to borrow money to _______.
A. study abroad B. work abroad
C. pay off the debts D. learn to paint pictures
2.. What does the underlined word “dumbfounded” （in Paragraph 2） probably mean?
A. Surprised. B. Frightened.
C. Satisfied. D. Excited.
3.. With the money he got, at first Hobbs _______.
A. planned to have a happy life for a few days
B. decided to give up his work in the factory
C. was to give a dinner to his friends
D. had no idea what to do
4... Hobbs was asked to _______.
A. tell the lawyer what he did with the money after spending it
B. read his uncle’s will
C. tell the lawyer what was to be done with the money
D. buy some pictures
China’s second manned（人造的） space flight will be done by two astronauts（宇航员） over five days in 2005. “Shenzhou-VI will be sent into space sometime in 2005,” said Zuo Saichun, a spokesperson of the China Aerospace Science and Technology (CAST). “The spacecraft（宇宙飞船） will make new breakthroughs（突破性进展） in China’s manned space technology.”
Unlike Shenzhou-V, a little more than a year ago (in October, 2003), the next flight will see two astronauts fly in space for five days. Their capsule (太空舱) is designed to be capable（能够）of orbiting（绕轨道运行） for a whole week, the spokesperson said. “For the first time, astronauts will enter and live in the orbital module（舱） of the spacecraft to do scientific experiments,” said a statement from CAST. CAST did not say what those experiments will be.
In Shenzhou-VI, scientists have changed the spacecraft’s configuration (构形) to reduce its weight, and tried to improve the performance of on-board equipment. They have also worked to make sure of the energy supply of the spacecraft and further improve its safety. So far, scientists have worked out ways to solve problems on environmental control and life support. Shenzhou-VI will be sent into orbit atop（在……顶上） a Long March 2F rocket.
Meanwhile, a model of the Chang’e-1 satellite is expected to be sent to orbit the moon in two years. The satellite, part of the three-stage programme, would be followed by the landing of an unmanned vehicle on the moon in the second stage by 2010 and collecting samples（样品） of lunar soil by 2020 in the final stage, according to Sun Laiyan, director of the China National Space Administration.
1.. Which of the following about Shenzhou-VI is NOT true?
A. It will be sent into space in 2005.
B. It is capable of orbiting for two weeks.
C. It will be sent into orbit atop a Long March 2F rocket.
D. It will be sent into space with two astronauts.
2.. According to the passage, the following problems should be solved before Shenzhou-VI is sent into space EXCEPT ______.
A. environmental control B. energy supply
C. life support D. lunar soil collecting
3.. Which of the following does NOT belong to the three-stage programme?
A. Shenzhou-VI’s being sent into space.
B. A model of the Chang’e-1 satellite will be sent to orbit the moon.
C. The landing of an unmanned vehicle on the moon.
D. Collecting samples of lunar soil.
4.. The passage mainly tells us ______.
A. some problems need solving before Shenzhou-VI is sent into space
B. Shenzhou-VI will be sent into space in 2005
C. what China’s space programme is
D. how China’s three-stage programme is carried out
February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.
On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals(花瓣)! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest（神父） in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage.
But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies（仪式） for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.
1... Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?
A. Because there were few women in his country at that time.
B. Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.
C. Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people.
D. Because he wanted to control the birth rate.
2... Valentine was put into prison because ______.
A. he killed one of the soldiers
B. he stole a lot of food
C. he didn’t obey the emperor’s order
D. he didn’t want to be a soldier
3.. The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.
A. students in China send cards to their teachers
B. it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China
C. it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China
D. Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now
4..The best title for this passage should be ______.
A. Valentine’s Day B. A Brave Priest
C. Valentine’s Day in China D. A Romantic Man
Once upon a time, there lived many doves(鸽子) in the jungle. One day they went out in search of food. They flew long distances 36 did not get anything to eat. All of them were 37 .
A young dove asked the King Dove, “Your Majesty(陛下),please 38 us to take some rest.” The King replied, “Have 39 , my dear young fellow. We shall 40 get something to eat very soon.”
The young dove started flapping(拍打) his wings(翅膀) with 41 and soon left everyone else behind. After some time, he 42 and spoke to others, “Hey, I see lots of 43 down there.”
Hearing this, all the doves started 44 the grains(谷物) under a banyan tree. 45 The King Dove said, “It’s too good to be true. There is something wrong. Don’t rush towards the grains. It might be a 46 .Some hunter must have laid a trap(下了陷阱).”
But the doves were very hungry. The 47 of the grains was too tempting(诱惑人的).Without giving a(n) 48 to the king’s advice, they flew down and started eating the grains. After having a big 49 , they tried to fly away, only to 50 that they were caught in a net.
The King Dove said, “ I told you before that it is a trick(骗局) of some hunter.
All of them felt ashamed and 51 . One of them said to the King Dove. “Oh Your Majesty, please save us.”
So the King Dove said, “All of you must try to fly with the 52 at the same time and in the same 53 , all of you.”
Just then they saw a(n) 54 show up. The King Dove said, “ Now all of you, fly together.”
So all the doves flapped their wings together and flew with the net. The hunter stood dazed(眩晕). He couldn’t ____55___ what he had just seen.
1... A. but B. and C. so D. or
2... A. excited B. surprised C. tired D. angry
3.. A. help B. teach C. allow D. accept
4... A. rest B. courage C. luck D. interest
5... A. slowly B. happily C. possibly D. surely
6... A. surprise B. pleasure C. force(用力) D. anger
7... A. turned down B. turned back C. broke out D. watched out
8... A. persons B. doves C. plants D. grains
9.. A. rushing towards B. looking for C. picking up D. dropping down
10.. A. Gladly B. Amazedly C. Hardly D. Suddenly
11... A. magic B. trick C. dream D. mistake
12... A. color B. smell C. view D. sight
13... A. sound B. thought C. idea D. care
14... A. meeting B. discussion C. meal D. break
15... A. appreciate B. understand C. realize D. worry
16... A. pleased B. scared(害怕) C. full D. sick
17... A. food B. king C. net D. wing
18... A. way B. place C. circle D. direction
19... A. hunter B. guide C. adult D. child
20... A. believe B. remember C. tell D. catch
The pilot,(飞行员) whether ______ or on purpose, made the plane do a sharp turn.(急转弯)
A. by accident B. at times C. suddenly D. at once
— Would you mind if I turned on the radio and listened to some music?
—______. In fact, I also like to listen to music in my car.
A. No, you can’t B. Yes, I do C. No, go ahead D. OK, no problem
