Once a big horse and a small donkey were traveling together, carrying all kinds of things on their backs for their owner. The big horse was very strong but he carried as heavy as the small donkey.
The donkey was able to keep up with the big horse in the b 1. . But after a w 2. , the donkey began to feel too tired to keep up any more. So the donkey asked the horse, “Brother Horse, could you please help me? I am a 3. I can’t go on carrying as heavy as you can.”
“No, you carry yours. I carry mine. It is not my p 4. that you are not as big and strong as me,” answered the horse, feeling very p 5. that he was stronger.
Not long after that, the donkey finally f 6. down to the ground and died.
Their owner m 7. what the donkey carried onto the back of the horse. Having to carry the double load(负荷物) for the r 8. of the journey, the horse now knew he should have h 9. the donkey out. That way at l 10. the donkey could carry something. The horse was sorry for being too selfish, but it was too late.
选词与短文填空（10分，多余一词）
own / clean up / keep up / regret / strict / hug |
1.It’s common to when people meet in the US.
2.Please the classroom. It’s a real mess everywhere.
3.I don’t think kids should be allowed to choose their clothes.
4.I think students should have rules at school.
5.All of you will for such a stupid decision.
I was on the escalator in a market. There was an old man who was about five or six people in the front of me. People behind him were all in a hurry and saw him as a rock. The old man knew these clearly and tried hard to step aside.
I remember…Sometimes when walking or driving behind an older person, I’ve gotten impatient and upset.
“I’m sorry. Please forgive me!” said the old man, “I don’t mean to hold you up.” He then tried his best to get off the escalator.
I suddenly saw this in a whole new light. I felt sick to my stomach. The old man was apologizing to everyone, when we should have helped him to calm his fears.
One by one, people went around him quickly. By the time I got to him, I asked, “Sir, can I help you?”
The man thought for a while, then said, “Well, yes, thank you!”
I placed my hand under his left arm and walked away from the rush of people quickly.
“So what are you shopping for, sir?”
“Oh, today is Mother’s Day. I want to buy something for my neighbor. She’s a single mother and she is always so nice to me.” he said, stopping suddenly as he searched his pocket.
“Oh, it’s here! I always carry them with me,” he said. Then he took out some business cards and handed me one which read:
“John Smith.
Friend to all…enemy to no one!
I said a prayer（祈祷）today and you were the answer.
Thank you!”
“That’s for you,” he said. “Thanks for stopping to help an old man.”
“My friend, you helped me. I discovered why I was unhappy with the world. Now I know how to solve the problem. No more with me!”
1.Why did the old man try hard to step aside?
A. Because he was in a hurry.
B. Because he didn’t want to be in other people’s way.
C. Because the escalator was very crowded.
D. Because he was as heavy as a rock.
2.The writer felt sick to his stomach most because .
A. the old man tried hard to step aside
B. the old man was difficult to get off the escalator
C. he was impatient and upset for the old man
D. the old man was apologizing to everyone
3. What did the writer think about the people that passed by?
A. Cold. B. Boring. C. Warm. D. Friendly.
4.The sentence “I said a prayer today and you were the answer” most probably means that .
A. the old man needed the writer’s help then he came
B. the writer was always friendly to other people
C. the old man believed everyone could be friends
D. the old man had lots of friends and no enemies
5.From the passage we can see that .
A. we should always help old people
B. we should share our enjoyment with our friends
C. it was valuable to make friends with the old man
D. if we are kind to others, we will be happy in our life
Let’s Explore (探究) The Nature!
Are you interested in animals and nature? Want to enjoy your summer holiday and learn something interesting and useful?
Here comes your CHANCE! Youth Explore has prepared you with a THREE-DAY SUMMER PROGRAM! You can take part in many hands-on activities and meet with live animals- giraffes, pandas, tigers, and son on! More information about the program is as follows:
Age: Students aged 8~16
Groups: There are 2 programs for you to choose from. Each program needs at most 15 students.
Program A Dates: 14 ~ 16 July, 2014 Days: Monday to Wednesday Time: 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. | Program B Dates: 5 ~ 7 August, 2014 Days: Tuesday to Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. |
Program cost: $230 for members; $250 for non-members
How to do: Simply come to our centre to get an application form (申请表). Send your completed form on or before 11th July, 2014(Friday).
Notes:
1. NO FREE LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED because of personal food differences. You may either bring a lunch-box or pay for lunch at our restaurants.
2. Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms.
COME AND JOIN US NOW!! DON’T MISS THE CHANCE!!
1. ______ can join the three-day summer program.
A. A kid of 7 B. A boy of 14
C. A girl of 17 D. A man of 26
2.If there is a rainstorm on 14th July, program A will start on ______.
A. Sunday B. Monday
C. Tuesday D. Wednesday
3.Two members and one non-member should pay ______ for the program.
A. $690 B. $710 C. $730 D. $750
4. Free lunches aren’t provided because ______.
A. the lunches cost too much B. people have different tastes
C. there are many restaurants D. they may bring lunch-boxes
5.What can we know from the passage?
A. Youth Explorer is the name of the program.
B. More than 15 students are in each program.
C. We can see three kinds of animals in the program.
D. You need to hand in an application for the program.
When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called “Brownie”. My brothers and I all loved her and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.
One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl,” she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.
Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet, she went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she’d let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we’d be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. she never barked or tried to get away. Funny thing is she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.
Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss the days when she was with us.
1.What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?
A. Look at them sadly. B. Keep them company.
C. Play games with them. D. Touch them gently.
2.We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie _____.
A. would eat anything when hungry
B. felt sorry for her mistake
C. loved playing hide-and-seek
D. disliked the author’s dad
3.Why does the author say that Brownie was more than just a family pet?
A. She was treated as a member of the family.
B. She played games with anyone she liked.
C. She was loved by everybody she met.
D. She went everywhere with the family.
4.Which of the following best describes Brownie?
A. Shy B. Polite C. Brave D. Caring
5.Some people got frightened by Brownie when she _____.
A. smiled B. barked
C. rushed D. tried to be funny
Denny Crook was a famous photographer. He traveled all over the world, taking pictures for magazines and newspapers and won many prizes.
“I’ll do anything to get a good photo,” he often said. “I’ll go anywhere at any time, even if it is .”
And he told the . He had photos of earthquakes, forest fires, floods and even wars. If something interesting happened, Sam went to photo it.
He was a married man and his wife often asked him to take her with him, but he always . “I’ll travel for my work, not for ,” he told her . “You won’t enjoy yourself, and I won’t have to care for you. Sometimes there’s not even anywhere to , and I have to sleep outside. I often don’t have a good or a bath for days. You won’t like it.”
“Denny, I’m not a child, I can look after myself. ” his wife didn’t . “Please take me with you the next time you go overseas.”
Denny said nothing, but he about it, and when he was asked to go to Africa he said, “You can come to Africa with me if you want to. I’ve got to take photos of wild there. It should be interesting and not too uncomfortable.”
His wife was very , and at first she had a very enjoyable time.
Then Denny went off to some lions to photo. His wife went with him, but before long they became separated. She walked down one path while he walked down the other.
Then Denny heard her . He ran back and saw her running toward him. A huge lion was running after her.
Quickly Denny took his camera out of his case and it at his wife and the lion.
Then he shouted, “ , woman! I can’t get you both in the picture!”
1.A.dangerous B.natural C.convenient D.impossible
2.A.lie B.reason C.news D.truth
3.A.allowed B.refused C.failed D.joked
4.A.wealth B.prize C.pleasure D.luck
5.A.money B.time C.interest D.ability
6.A.meet B.work C.shop D.stay
7.A.meal B.picnic C.room D.party
8.A.agree B.understand C.reply D.complain
9.A.worried B.forgot C.asked D.thought
10.A.land B.flowers C.animals D.people
11.A.confused B.excited C.surprised D.disappointed
12.A.find B.feed C.drive D.shoot
13.A.threw B.fired C.showed D.pointed
14.A.Hurry up B.Look out C.Slow down D.Go ahead
