Our neighbor, Mr. Jones, used to weigh over one hundred kilograms. His doctor told him to lose some weight. “You are not healthy, ” said his doctor. Mr. Jones worked as a guard. He sat for many hours in a day. It wasn't a surprise to see him overweight(超重的).
After getting this bad news, Mr. Jones was frightened. He really needed to lose weight. First, he tried to eat less, but soon after, he felt hungry again. He began to eat some snacks. After three months of trying really hard, he still weighed a little over one hundred kilograms. He was very unhappy. Then one day, after listening to a radio program, he had an idea that might solve his problem.
At the supper table, he announced to the whole family that he was going to walk to work. He would walk about eight kilometers every day. Everyone, including his children, listened to him in surprise. He would change the way he lived. The whole family got excited about his new plan. They all wanted to support him. The next morning, after having a good breakfast prepared by his wife, he left home for work one hour earlier than usual.
Slowly, Mr. Jones lost some weight. At the end of one month, he lost three kilograms, which was a big reward(奖励) and encouragement to him. Everyone__in__his__family__was__encouraged__by__the__result. After one year, he lost about 35 kilograms. He felt a lot better. He began to feel healthy again.
1.完成句子 Mr. Jones worked as a guard and sat for ________________ in a day.
2.简略回答问题How did Mr. Jones do when he felt hungry again?
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3.简略回答问题 How long would Mr. Jones walk every day according to his announcement?
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4.用英语表达文中画线单词所指代的内容________________________________________________________________________
5.将文中画线句子译成汉语。________________________________________________________________________
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
