One day when some government officials were rebuilding a barn(谷仓), they found a mouse hole in a corner and they used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another. Then, everyone thought that all the mice had ran away. But just as they began to clean up, they saw two mice squeezing(挤)out at the mouth of the hole. With some efforts, the mice finally got out. However, it was strange that after they came out of the hole, they did not run away immediately. Instead, one ran after the other near the mouth of the hole. It seemed that one was trying to bite the tail of the other.
Everyone was puzzled, so they stepped nearer to take a look. They realized that one of the mice was blind and could not see anything, and the other was trying to allow the blind mouse to bite on his tail so that he could pull the blind one with him to run away.
After seeing what happened, everyone was silent and lost in thought. During the meal time, the group of people sat down in a circle and started to chat about what happened to the two mice.
One serious American official said: "I think the relationship between those two mice was that of king and guard." The others thought for a while and said: "That was why!"
A smart French said: "I think the relationship between those two mice was that of husband and wife." Again the others thought for a while, and all felt it meaningful.
A Japanese said: "I think the relationship between those two mice was that of mother and son." Once again the others thought for a while, and felt this was more reasonable. So they expressed agreement another time.
At that moment, one Chinese asked: "Why did those two mice have to have a certain relationship?"
Suddenly, the group looked back at the Chinese and didn't say any words. The American official, the French and the Japanese who had spoken earlier all lowered their heads in shyness, and did not dare to answer.
In fact, the true love is not built on friendship, loyalty(忠诚) or blood relationship. Instead, it is based on no relationship.Neither of the two mice ran away immediately because_______.
| A．one was trying to help the blind one | B．one was biting the other |
| C．the mouth of the hole was too small | D．they were not afraid of smoke |
Why did they lower their heads in shyness according to the passage?
A. Because they did not dare to answer.
B. Because they regretted(后悔)driving a poor blind mouse away.
C. Because they had mistaken the relationship of the mice.
D, Because they did not express themselves much better.It is clear that_______.
| A．all the mice came out of the hole easily |
| B．each of the people understood the relationship differently |
| C．the people wanted to kill the mice with smoke |
| D．the people knew one of the mice was blind at the first sight |
The best title for the passage is_______.
| A．Two lovely mice | B．Help produces love | C．Love is all | D．Friends in need |
Once a baby cries, the parents will go to see what happened as soon as possible. According to a new study, a baby's cry can make adults react(反应) very quickly, even if they are not related.
Oxford University researchers used the classic game whack-a-mole for the study. Whack-a-mole(打鼹鼠游戏) requires people to hit one of nine buttons (按钮). The players must react as quickly as they can to whichever of the buttons lights up at random(随机). It is a game that requires speed and accuracy (准确度 ).
The study included 40 men and women volunteers aged 19 to 59. Some of them had sons or daughters but none had a baby at the time. They played whack-a-mole after listening to different sounds, including babies crying, the crying of adults in trouble and birdsong played at a similar pitch to the babies' cries.
The volunteers' scores were higher after listening to the sound of crying babies. Men and women had similar scores overall. The results showed that a crying baby gets special attention.
"Few sounds make people react quite like the cry of a baby," said Morten Kringelbach of Oxford's psychiatry（精神病学） department, who led the study. "For example, it's almost impossible to ignore(忽视，不理) crying babies on planes. This is true even though there are so many other noises around."
He added that a baby's cry can increase adults' heart rate and blood pressure. This is understandable, because in the course of human evolution (进化), taking care of babies has always been an important job for adults. When a baby is hungry or feeling bored or unwell, it will cry. As a result, human brains and bodies develop a special reaction to a baby's cry. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．There were 80 volunteers who took part in the study. |
| B．The youngest volunteer was 19 and the oldest was 59. |
| C．Some volunteers had babies at that time in the study. |
| D．The volunteers were affected by the sound of a baby’s cry. |
The game “whack-a-mole” shows ______.
| A．a baby’s cry can get special attention from adults |
| B．men and women have different reaction speed and accuracy |
| C．adults without babies react less quickly to a baby’s cry |
| D．women react to a baby’s cry more quickly than men |
“Whack-a-mole” requires people to hit _____ at a time.
| A．one button | B．one of nine buttons |
| C．nine buttons | D．ten buttons |
According to the passage, a baby’s cry ______.
| A．has the same pitch as birdsong |
| B．is the noisiest sound there is |
| C．can increase adults’ heart rate and blood pressure |
| D．is good for its health |
From the last paragraph, we learn that ______.
| A．taking care of the younger babies was the most important thing in the past |
| B．human brains and bodies have developed to take care of babies |
| C．baby cries are a good way make adults react quickly |
| D．baby cries have developed a lot during the course of human evolution |
One day, Jack’s parents told him that his grandpa would retire(退休) after working for forty years. Jack said in surprise, “I’m only seven, so it means Grandpa has been… err … A really long time!”
His parents said, “Yes. That’s why we are going to have a surprising party for him. ”
Jack loved his grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the position(职位) on that card, so he decided to build a new one for his grandpa.
When the big day came, Jack was ready. But he didn’t want to put his gift together with others’. He carried it around with him the whole evening.
When all the other people left, he took his grandpa’s hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift.
His grandpa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now?” “Sure!” Jack said excitedly.
As Grandpa opened the gift, tears came into his eyes. Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got! They were business cards with new position: FULL-TIME GRANDPA! Jack said, “Now your full-time job is my grandpa!”
Well, how much do I get paid?” his grandpa asked, smiling. “As many hugs as you want!” With these words, Jack gave Grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means I’m the richest man in the world!” said Grandpa.Who was going to retire?
| A．Jack’s grandma. | B．Jack’s grandpa. |
| C．Jack’s mother. | D．Jack’s father. |
Jack remembered __________ his grandpa had given him two years before.
| A．the birthday card | B．the boy |
| C．the book | D．the business card |
What did Jack decide to do for his grandpa?
| A．To build a new position for him. |
| B．To draw a picture for him. |
| C．To sing a song for him. |
| D．To buy a gift for him. |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Jack was the first one to give his gift to his grandpa. |
| B．Jack was the last one to give his gift to his grandpa. |
| C．Jack gave his gift to his grandpa together with other people. |
| D．Jack gave his gift to his grandpa together with his parents. |
Why were there tears in Grandpa’s eyes?
| A．Because he would lose his position. |
| B．Because he was not cared for. |
| C．Because he was moved by Jack’s gift |
| D．Because he was unhappy. |
根据内容，选择相应的职业
____ I work with people and money. People give me their money or get their money from me. I work in a bank.
____ I like talking to people. I meet interesting people every day and ask them questions. I have an office in the TV station.
____ I wear a white uniform and I help doctors. Sometimes I work in the day and sometimes at night.
__ I can speak English and Chinese. I always stay with children and help them.
_____ I study hard. I learn English, Chinese, math and other subjects. My classmates are very helpful and they often help me. I like my school.
Peter is a student. He usually goes to school on a bus. This morning, He takes a taxi with his father because he may be late for school. His mother gives him a banana when they go out. On the way, he eats the banana and then throw(扔) the banana skin (皮) out of the taxi. At that time, an old man passes there. The old man just steps (踩) on the skin and then falls off. His father and he get off the car. They find the old man lying(躺) near the taxi. The banana skin is near him. The old man looks at them and says, “Teach your child to throw the banana skin to the right place!”“I am sorry,” says his father.“Sorry, I won’t do that.” Peter says.Where does Peter throw the banana skin?
| A．Out of the taxi | B．In the taxi | C．At home | D．At school |
Why does the old man lie（躺）near the taxi?
| A．He doesn't feel well. |
| B．He steps on the banana skin. |
| C．He wants to relax himself. |
| D．He wants to get money from Peter. |
What’s the Chinese meaning (意思) of “fall off”?
| A．扔掉 | B．离开 | C．停止 | D．摔倒 |
How does Peter feel(感觉) after old man says to them?
| A．Sorry | B．Happy | C．Excited | D．Relaxed |
What can you learn after reading the passage(文章)?
| A．Helping old people is good. |
| B．Walking on the street is interesting. |
| C．We can’t be late for school. |
| D．We can’t throw the things here and there. |
My name is Mike. I have a big family. It’s Saturday morning. My grandfather is sitting on the sofa near the window. He is reading the newspaper. My grandmother is taking photos of some flowers in the garden near the house. My father is watching sports games on TV in his bedroom. Basketball games are his favorite but he can’t play basketball. Where are my two sisters? Oh, look! Lily is over there. She is listening to music. She likes music very much. Lucy is in her room. There is a computer in her room. She is surfing the Internet(上网). She is writing an e-mail to her friend. What am I doing? I am doing my homework. Do you know who is cooking? How many people are there in Mike’s family?
| A．5 | B．6 | C．7 | D．8 |
What is Mike’s grandfather doing?
| A．He is doing housework. |
| B．He is reading the newspaper. |
| C．He is watching TV. |
| D．He is taking photos. |
Mike’s father likes ______ very much.
| A．watching sports games | B．playing basketball |
| C．listening to music | D．reading newspapers |
Where can we find Mike’s grandmother?
| A．In her room. | B．In the house. | C．On the sofa. | D．In the garden. |
Who may be cooking for the family now?
| A．Mike’s sister | B．Mike’s father |
| C．Mike’s mother | D．Mike’s grandmother |
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