A thief entered the bedroom of the 30th President of the United States, who met him and helped him escape punishment.
The event happened in the early morning hours on one of the first days when Calvin Coolidge came into power, late in August,1923. He and his family were living in the same third-floor suite (套房) at the Willard Hotel in Washington that they had moved in several years before. The former President’s wife was still living in the White House.
Coolidge woke up to see a stranger go through his clothes, remove a wallet and a watch chain.
Coolidge spoke, “I wish you wouldn’t take that.”
The thief, gaining his voice, said, “Why?”
“I don’t mean the watch and chain, only the charm (表坠). Take it near the window and read the words on its back, ” the president said.
The thief read, “Presented to Calvin Coolidge.”
“Are you President Coolidge?” he asked.
The president answered, “ Yes, and the House of Representatives（众议院）gave me the watch charm. I’m fond of it. It would do you no good. You want money. Let’s talk this over.”
Holding up the wallet, the young man said in a low voice, “I’ll take this and leave everything else.”
Coolidge, knowing there was 80 dollars in it, asked the young man to sit down and talk. He told the President he and his college roommate had overspent during their holiday and did not have enough money to pay their hotel bill.
Coolidge added up the roommate two rail tickets back to the college. Then he counted out 32 dollars and said it was a loan (借款).
He then told the young man, “There is a guard in the corridor(走廊).” The young man nodded and left through the same window as he had entered.What caused the thief to meet the President?
| A．He knew the president had lots of money. |
| B．He knew the president lived in the suite. |
| C．He wanted to be a rich businessman. |
| D．He wanted to steal some money. |
Why did Calvin Coolidge live at the Willard Hotel in those days?
| A．Because the former president was still in the White House. |
| B．Because the former First Lady hadn’t left the White House. |
| C．Because the hotel was suitable for the First Family to live. |
| D．Because the First lady liked to live there. |
Coolidge counted out 32 dollars______.
| A．in order to be out of danger |
| B．to make more money from the loan |
| C．in order not to be killed by the thief |
| D．so that the student could overcome his difficulty |
The young man’s roommate went back to college _____.
| A．by bus | B．by water | C．by train | D．by air |
Which of the following might happen afterwards?
| A．The thief was put into prison. |
| B．The young man repaid the 32 dollars. |
| C．The President told many reporters the thief’s name. |
| D．The President ordered the young man to repay the money. |
根据短文内容，判断下列各句正误。正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。
Most people sleep at night, but Frank sleeps during the day and works at night. His work is to guard (看守) a large factory. He is lonely because nobody there talks with him in the evening.
Frank likes his work. He knows that it is important to guard the factory at night. If he hears any noise, he goes quickly to see what it is. Most of the time he walks around inside the big building, but he also walks around outside. When he is tired, he can sit on a chair by the door. It is very cold in winter. He always wears a warm coat when he is working.
One night when Frank went outside, he heard a noise near a dark corner of the factory. He went very quietly towards the noise to see if someone was there, but he only saw a small dog. Frank smiled and talked to the dog. It looked cold and sad. He took the dog inside the building, and the happy dog followed him around. During the rest of the night Frank was not lonely. A dog was a good friend for him.Frank sleeps at night and works in the day.
Frank does not think his job is important.
Sometimes Frank walks around outside the big building.
One night Frank saw a dog sleeping at the gate of the factory.
Frank took the dog home at once.
（原创）Follow Your Dream is a famous show in America. It is mainly for children. It is designed to help children to follow their dreams. Many children came to take part in the show.One day, a seven-year-old girl named Mary came to the show. During the show, the host James asked Mary, “Hi, Mary! Welcome! What would you like to be when you grow up?” “I want to be a pilot!” said little Mary proudly.
“Being a pilot is really cool. Let’s suppose that one day you are driving a plane above the Pacific, but your plane has run out of fuel (燃料). What would you do?” James continued. Everyone there was waiting for the little girl’s answer. Mary thought for a few minutes and then said, “I would tell all the passengers (乘客) to tie their seatbelts first. And then I will jump out of the plane with my parachute (降落伞).”
Everyone laughed. James was really surprised at the answer and couldn’t believe the answer came from such a lovely girl. However, he then saw the tears (眼泪) rolling down the little girl’s face. So he asked, “Why would you do that?”
“I will go to get fuel. And then I will come back to save my passengers,” said Mary.
第1题判断正误（TF）；第2，3，4题，简略回答问题；第5题把划线部分译为汉语。
The host first thought the girl only wanted to save herself.()
Who is Follow Your Dream mainly for ?
What is the show’s mainly aim?
Why did the girl let all the passengers (乘客) to tie their seatbelts but she jumped out of the plane with her parachute ?
Evolution (进化) has changed our bodies and faces over thousands of years, and it’s still happening. Here’s how experts predict (预测) what people will be like in 1,000 years.
We’ll be about 1.83~2.13 metres tall because of improved nutrition (营养) and medical science. Our arms and fingers will get longer to reduce the need to reach too far.
We’ll have smaller brains, maybe because computers will help us memorize and think most of the things.
There will be larger eyes and smaller mouths. And there may be fewer teeth as softer food needs less chewing and biting. We could even get our nutrition from liquids or pills in the future.
We can expect other great changes too. Everyone will have the same shape of noses. That’s because climate will have less influence on noses with the help of air conditioning and central heating. Besides, we will have more wrinkles (皱纹) as a result of looking at our electronic devices.
We also may end up with saggy (松弛的) necks because extra sun will cause loose skin. And there will be darker skin as people move around the planet and races (种族) mix.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。 Why will people become taller in 1,000 years?
| A．Because there will be the newest technology. |
| B．Because there will be improved nutrition and medical science. |
| C．Because there will be special medicine for increasing height. |
| D．Because there will be more and more people doing exercises. |
How will we usually memorize and think?
| A．By robots. |
| B．By larger brains. |
| C．By computers. |
| D．By smarter brains. |
What kind of food will we probably eat in 1,000 years?
| A．Much sweeter food. |
| B．More delicious food. |
| C．Fresher food. |
| D．Softer food. |
What will cause more wrinkles on our faces?
| A．Looking at electronic devices. |
| B．Wearing warm clothes. |
| C．Using central heating. |
| D．Getting extra sun. |
Where can you probably read the passage?
| A．In a storybook. |
| B．In a science magazine. |
| C．In a travel book. |
| D．In a fashion magazine. |
When you’re having a holiday, one of the main questions to ask is which hotel or apartment to choose. However, when it comes to France, you have another special choice: treehouses.
In France, treehouses are offered to travelers as a new choice in many places. The price may be a little higher, but you do have a chance to call up your childhood memories.
Alain Laurens, one of France’s top treehouse designers, said, “Most of the people might have the experience of building a den (洞穴) when they were young. And they like that feeling of freedom when they are children.”
Its fairy-tale style gives travelers a special feeling. It seems as if they are living as a forest king and enjoying the fresh air in the morning.
Another kind of treehouse is the “star cube”. It gives travelers the chance of looking at the stars shining in the sky when they are going to sleep. Each “star cube” not only offers all the comfortable things that a hotel provides for travelers, but also gives them a chance to look for stars by using a telescope. The glass roof allows you to look at the stars from your bed.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
You may have the chance to live in a treehouse when you visit .
| A．Canada | B．America |
| C．France | D．England |
The underlined phrase “call up” means “ ” in Chinese.
| A．唤起 | B．制造 | C．删除 | D．改变 |
What’s the roof of the “star cube” made of?
| A．Plastic. | B．Glass. | C．Paper. | D．Stones. |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．The price of a treehouse is as high as that of a hotel. |
| B．The traveler will become the forest king in the treehouse. |
| C．There’s telescope in all the rooms of the treehouse. |
| D．The “star cube ”can offer comfortable things as a hotel does. |
The passage maily tells us______.
| A．treehouse in France | B．star cubes in France |
| C．where to go camping | D．how to spend our holiday |
(改编)It was hard being the younger of two sisters. I got all the hand-me-downs (旧衣服). I never got to do anything first and my teachers always said, “Oh, you’re Jenny’s little sister.” “No, I am Lauren!” I never liked being the younger. Jenny and I got along with a few fights here and there.
Then a few years ago, Jenny and I were in a car accident. She was okay, but I had a large scar (伤疤) on my face. I was very sad. Jenny told me I shouldn’t worry about the scar.
One day we were riding home from school on the bus. A boy named Jordan made fun of me about my scar. This went on for about a month. Finally I broke down and told Jenny about him. She was angry.
When Jordan made fun of me the next time, Jenny stood up, walked to where he was sitting and said something into his ear. I didn’t know exactly what she said, but Jordan never said a single word to me again.
So, even though getting all of the hand-me-downs might not be the best, I was very happy to have a big sister like Jenny.
When anyone asks now, I will tell them, “Yes, I’m Jenny’s little sister.”
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
Why did Lauren hate being the younger of the two sisters?
| A．Because she had to get all the hand-me-downs . |
| B．Because the teacher only knew Jenny |
| C．Because Jenny always made fun of her. |
| D．Because Jenny always made her busy. |
Lauren had a large scar because of a car accident
| A．on her leg |
| B．on her face |
| C．on her arm |
| D．on her hand |
After the car accident, often made fun of Lauren
| A．Lauren | B．Lauren and Jenny |
| C．Jenny | D．many boys |
When Lauren says, “Yes, I’m Jenny’s little sister”, she is very .
| A．angry | B．sad | C．upset | D．proud |
What’s the best title for the passage?
| A．An car accident | B．Lauren and Jenny |
| C．My sister and I | D．I’m Jenny’s sister |
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