Thanksgiving(感恩节) Day was near. The first grade teacher gave her class a fun task——to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful.
Most of the class would celebrate the holiday with turkey(火鸡) and other traditional goodies(好吃的东西) of season. These, the teacher thought, would be the subjects of her students’ art. And they were. But Douglas made a different kind of picture. He drew a hand. Nothing else. Just an empty hand. Douglas was a different kind of boy. Most of the time, as other children played together, Douglas was likely to stand close by her side. Everyone could guess the pain he felt from his eyes.
His picture interested other students. Whose hands could it be? One child guessed it was the hand of a farmer, because farmers raise turkeys. Another suggested a police officer, because the police protect and care for people. Still others guessed it was the hand of God, for Gold feeds us.
The teacher stopped at Douglas desk, bent down, and asked him whose hand it was. The little boy looked away and said, “ It’s yours, teacher.”
She recalled the times she had taken his hand and walked with him here and there. How often had she said, “Take my hand, Douglas, we’ ll go outside.” or, “ Let me show you how to hold your pencil.” Douglas was thankful for his teacher’s hand. It means much to Douglas. He might not always say thanks, but he’ll remember the hand that reaches out. She wiped her tears away and went on with her work.
1.What did most students think of when given the task?
A. Hand B. Turkey C. God D. Farmer
2.Douglas drew an empty hand in order to_____.
A. show thanks to his teacher B. ask for a turkey
C. attract other students’ attention D. make the teacher cry
3.How did the teacher feel when Douglas told her the answer?
A. Sad B. Happy C. Moved D. Interested.
4.The underlined word “recall” in paragraph 5 means_____.
A. pass B. spend C. waste D. remember
Macao(澳门) is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. You can get there by sea. It is an interesting place and it had a long history. Macao is part of China and most people living there are Chinese.
The first Europeans to go to Macao came from Portugal(葡萄牙). More than four hundred years ago the Portuguese went there to trade with China. Some settled and made their homes there. They built strong forts(堡垒,炮台) to guard the city and the harbor. They also built churches, schools, hospitals and other places. Slowly the city grew. People from many countries came to live and work in Macao.
Today many people visit Macao. Some only go there to watch dog-racing or motor-racing or to gamble(赌博) with their money. But Macao is a quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just to walk around and look at old buildings and forts. You feel you are back in the old days. Of course, some of the buildings are now in ruins. The Church of St. Paul has only the front wall with many steps leading up to it. But it is still interesting to see.
When you are hot and tired, there are small cool gardens to rest in. when you are hungry, there are good restaurants with many kinds of food. Nearby there are some islands, which are also nice and are easy to get to. There is certainly a lot to do in Macao.
1.Macao is easy to get to because_________.
A. most people there are Chinese
B. it is not far away from Hong Kong
C. it is very fast and cheap by sea
D. it is an interesting place
2.You feel in Macao you are back in the old days because_________.
A. most of the buildings are now in ruins
B. you can watch dog-racing or motor-racing
C. you can go about to see the old buildings and forts
D. it is a peaceful place
3.Where will you have a break when you feel tired?
A. In good restaurants. B. In small cool gardens.
C. On some islands. D. In beautiful parks.
4.The writer’s idea seems to be that_________.
A. people from many countries came to live and work in Macao
B. Portuguese were willing to do business in China
C. people in Macao serve good food
D. Macao is a quiet and peaceful place with a lot to see and to do
Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take measures now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies for your home, workplace, and car.
1. Water
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon(加仑) of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period. It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2. Food
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non-perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned food, powdered milk, dried fruits, non-salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3. Torch(手电筒) and spare batteries (电池)
Keep a torch beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks(泄露).Prepare a battery-powered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information.
4. Clothes
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.
1.Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?
A. Because earthquakes can be known before they happen.
B. Because earthquakes take place without warning.
C. Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood.
D. Because it’s people’s daily work to prepare the earthquakes.
2.You should prepare all of the following except ______.
A. powdered milk B. fresh vegetables C. dried fruits D. canned juices
3.According to the article we know that ______.
A. we need to prepare some supplies only at home
B. a telephone is the most important prepared thing
C. after earthquakes you’d better use torch first but not matches
D. clothes are used to protect your head
4.If you live in a cold place, you should prepare _______.
A. some warm clothes and bedding supplies B. some hot water
C. some batteries D. some torches
One day a police officer managed to get some fresh mushrooms(蘑菇). He was so 26 with what he had bought that he offered to 27 the mushrooms with his brother officers. When their breakfast arrived the next day, each officer found some mushrooms on his plate. "Let the dog _28__a piece first," suggested one__29_ officer who was afraid that the mushrooms might be poisonous(有毒的).
The dog seemed to_30__his mushroom, and the officers then began to eat their meal, saying that the mushrooms had a very strange __31___ quite pleasant taste.
An hour later, however, they were all astonished_32___the gardener rushed in and said_33___that the dog was dead. _34__, the officers jumped into their cars and rushed to the __35___hospital. Pumps(洗胃器) were used and the officers had a very_36___time getting rid of the mushrooms that__37__in their stomachs.
When they_38___to the police station, they sat down and started to__39__the mushroom poisoning. Each man explained the pains(痛苦) that_40___had felt and they agreed that these had grown worse on their_41___to the hospital. The gardener was 42__to tell the way in which the poor dog had died." Did it__43___much before death?" asked one of the officers, feeling very pleased that he had escaped a_44__death himself. "No," the gardener looked rather __45___. "It was killed the moment a car hit it."
1.A. sure B. careless C. pleased D. disappointed
2.A. share B. grow C. wash D. cook
3.A. check B. smell C. try D. examine
4.A. exciting B. shy C. happy D. careful
5.A. refuse B. hate C. want D. enjoy
6.A. besides B. but C. and D. or
7.A. until B. while C. before D. when
8.A. cruelly B. traditionallyC. seriously D. finally
9.A. Immediately B. Carefully C. Finally D. Slowly
10.A. animal B. biggest C. plant D. nearest
11.A. hard B. busy C. exciting D. unforgettable
12.A. stopped B. dropped C. settled D. remained
13.A. hurried B. drove C. went D. returned
14.A. study B. discuss C. record D. remember
15.A. they B. anybody C. he D. all
16.A. road B. street C. way D. direction
17.A. punished B. called C. promised D. helped
18.A. suffer B. eat C. harm D. talk
19.A. strange B. painful C. peaceful D. natural
20.A. happy B. interested C. surprised D. excited
The book, ___________ is green, has been lent to my brother.
A．of which cover B．the cover of which C．whose covers D．its cover
It is careless _______ such a mistake.
A. of you to make B. of your making C. for you to make D. for your making
