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
—What do you think of their marriage?
—______, if I were Kate, I would not marry him.
A. Generally speaking B. I have no idea
C. To be honest D. To my surprise
The reason for his success is ______ he worked very hard.
A. why B. that C. whether D. how
