As far back as he could remember, Larry had longed to go to Hollywood and become a film star. The young man’s hopes for success were broken again and again, however. Hollywood just did not seem interesting. When he first came to California, Larry had decided never to give up and return home without success. Therefore, he kept on trying. Someday, he told himself, his big opportunity would come.
Larry found a job parking cars for one of Hollywood’s big restaurants. His pay was basic, but since the guests were kind enough to give him more money, he managed to make a living. One day he recognized an important film director driving into the parking lot and getting out of his car. Larry had recently heard that the man was ready to make a new picture.
Larry got into the car and prepared to drive it on into the lot and park it. Then he stopped, jumped out, and ran over to the director. “Excuse me, sir, but I think it is only fair to tell you that it is now or never if you want me in your next picture. A lot of big companies are after me.”
Instead of pushing away the boy, the director laughed, then wrote something on a card and handed it to the young man. “Come and see me tomorrow.”
Larry got a small part in the director’s next film. He was on his way!
1.Which of the following was Larry really interested in?
A. Working as a waiter. B. Becoming a film star.
C. Parking cars for film stars. D. Owning a big company.
2.Why did Larry find a job parking cars?
A. Because he liked the job.
B. Because the parking lot was near Hollywood.
C. To make a living and wait for the opportunity.
D. To see a lot of film stars and work for them.
3.After reading the story, what can we know about the film director?
A. He wanted to laugh at Larry.
B. He recognized Larry at first sight.
C. He was kind and gave Larry a try.
D. He thought Larry would become a star.
4.“He was on his way”refers to the fact that _______.
A. he gave up and returned home B. he began to work towards success
C. he took a journey to Hollywood D. he had difficulty in playing the small part
The day before Father’s Day, Mrs. Berry asked her students to make a card for their fathers. She passed out paper and pieces of cloth.
Elizabeth looked for a while at the blue cloth and began to cut it. Then she 36 her paper in half and began writing. When Elizabeth finally looked at the message the teacher gave on the paper, she noticed something else. She felt her 37 grow hot — she hadn’t heard that anyone who didn’t have a father could make one for a grandfather or an uncle.
As her teacher walked to her, Elizabeth tried 38 her card with her arm, but Mrs. Berry gently 39 it so that she could read it. Elizabeth sat 40 , waiting for her to say something, but she saw a 41 roll down Mrs. Berry’s face. She had never made Mrs. Berry so upset.
When school was over, Elizabeth 42 until all the other kids left so that she could
43 . “I’m sorry for not listening. I’ll make another card 44 you want. I’ll do it 45 and bring it tomorrow.” “ 46 are you talking about?” asked Mrs. Berry.
“My Father’s Day card. I know you’re upset because I didn’t do it 47 .”
“Elizabeth, that was the __48 card in the whole class. It was so 49 that it made me cry.”
Elizabeth was so 50 that she ran out of the classroom.
When her mom came home from work that night, Elizabeth 51 to give her the card early. On the front of the card was a 52 of Elizabeth’s mom, with a blue piece of cloth cut like her hair. Inside the card she had written:
Dear Mom,
I know you work really hard to be both a mommy and a(n) 53 . I want to thank you and 54 you a happy Father’s Day!
Love,
Elizabeth
When her mom read the card she started 55 , just like Mrs. Berry did.
1.A. cut B. tore C. spread D. folded
2.A. heart B. face C. hands D. body
3.A. covering B. holding C. doing D. making
4.A. caught B. left C. lifted D. placed
5.A. alone B. still C. up D. down
6.A. tear B. smile C. hair D. sweat
7.A. worked B. waited C. stood D. sat
8.A. apologize B. stop C. understand D. stay
9.A. because B. until C. unless D. if
10.A. just here B. at once C. at home D. at school
11.A. Who B. Whose C. Which D. What
12.A. carefully B. quickly C. wrong D. right
13.A. worst B. best C. favorite D. simplest
14.A. wild B. useful C. sweet D. hard
15.A. happy B. regretful C. brave D. rude
16.A. seemed B. decided C. refused D. promised
17.A. recording B. discovery C. drawing D. writing
18.A. teacher B. sister C. daddy D. aunt
19.A. wish B. hope C. want D. congratulate
20.A. laughing B. joking C. worrying D. crying
—Mummy, could you buy me a skirt like this?
—Certainly. We can buy ________ one than this, but ________ this.
A. a better; better than B. a good; as good as
C. a cheaper; as good as D. a more expensive; not as good as
There is ________ in population that a food shortage is caused.
A. so rapid an increase B. such rapid an increase
C. such rapid increase D. so a rapid increase
________ with the other students, the girl has better listening and speaking ability.
A. Comparing B. Compares C. To compare D. Compared
He always helps us ________ he is doing when we turn to him for help.
A. whenever B. whatever C. whichever D. however
