Jack is an English boy. He is a good student. He is twelve years old. Now he is in a red coat. Linda is Jack’s sister. She is a good girl. She is fourteen years old. Now she is in a green dress. Lucy and Lily are from the USA. They are students, too. They are in red coats. They look the same. Jack, Linda, Lucy and Lily are good friends. Jack, Lucy and Lily are in the same school. Linda is in a different school. They like China. Jack is from _____.
A. the USA B. England C. ChinaLinda is _____.
A. Lucy’s sister
B. Lily’s sister
C. Jack’s sister Linda is in _____.
A. a red dress
B. a red coat
C. a green dressLucy and Lily are _____.
A. in the same school
B. in the same class
C. in different schools Jack, Linda, Lucy and Lily are _____.
A. good sisters
B. good classmates
C. good friends
Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays. He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper.
“Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at west hill farm. good food., fresh air, horse riding,Walking,fishing, cheap and interesting.”
“This sounds a good idea,” He thought. “I’ll spend a month at west hill farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.” He wrote to the farmer. In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for west hill farm.But four days later, he returned home.
“What was wrong with west hill farm?” His best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didn’t you enjoy country life?”
“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”
“Oh. what?”
“Well,” he said, “The first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”
“What's wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”
“I know, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”
“Lucky you!”
“You don't understand,” Henry said. “On the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”
“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “ And you are complaining!”
“Let me finish,” Henry said. “On the fourth day the farmer died, and i didn't dare (敢) stay for dinner!”How did henry find out about the farm?
| A．He saw it in a newspaper advertisement. |
| B．His best friend told him. |
| C．He wrote to the farmer. |
| D．Maybe he learned it from the radio. |
Henry came back home several days later because ________.
| A．He didn't like the country life at all |
| B．The farmer wasn’t friendly to him |
| C．His holiday was over |
| D．He thought he might have to eat the farmer |
“…and you are complaining!”, the word “complain” means ______.
| A．夸奖 | B．解释 | C．抱怨 | D．故弄玄虚 |
Which of the following sentences is true?
| A．Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day. |
| B．Henry thought he could enjoy a change. |
| C．Henry couldn't think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm. |
| D．The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate. |
Which is the best title for the passage?
| A．What a beautiful farm! | B．Have a good time. |
| C．A short holiday | D．Henry and the farmer. |
A man was travelling abroad in a small red car.One day he left the car and went shopping.When he came back, its roof was badly damaged.
Some boys told him that an elephant had damaged it. The man did not believe them,but they took him to a circus which was near there. The owner of the elephant said,I am very sorry!My elephant has a big, round,red chair.He thought that your car was his chair, and he sat on it!
Then he gave the man a letter, in which he said that he was sorry and that he would pay for all the damage.
When the man got back to his own country,the customs officers would not believe his story.They said,You sold your new car while you wereabroad and bought this old one!
It was only when the man showed them the letter from the circus man that believed him.
Multiple choiceA man was travelling abroad_______.
| A．in a big bus | B．in a green jeep | C．in a red car | D．in a red taxi |
The car was damaged because________.
| A．there was a traffic accident | B．the circus man broke it |
| C．it rushed into a shop | D．the elephant sat on it |
The circus man said that_______.
| A．he would pay for part of the damage |
| B．he would pay for all of the damage |
| C．he wouldn't pay for the damage |
| D．he would buy a new car |
When the man got back to his country,the customs officers______.
| A．would check his new car |
| B．only checked his car |
| C．searched him |
| D．wouldn't believe what he had said, |
It was only________that made the officers believe him.
| A．the letter from the circus man | B．a newspaper from the country |
| C．the certificate of his | D．the letter from the government |
| Driver Wanted 1. Clean driving licence 2. Good looks 3. Age over 25 Apply(申请) to: Capes Taxi, Shenzhen Tel: 0775-6561382 |
| Air Hostess(空姐) Wanted 1. Age between 20 and 33 2. Height from 1.60 m to 1.75 m 3. Two foreign languages 4. College graduate Apply to: China Airlines, Beijing Tel: 010-88488970 |
| Teacher Needed 1. For private language school 2. Teaching experience necessary Apply to: instant Languages Ltd, Dalian Tel: 0411-4313861 |
If you want to work in the south, you can apply for a job as ______.
| A．a driver | B．an air hostess | C．a doctor | D．a teacher |
You may call ______ when you wish to be a teacher.
| A．0775-6561382 | B．010-88488970 | C．0411-4313861 | D．A or B |
Mary, aged 26, knows English and Japanese. Which job can she apply for?
| A．Driving for Capes Taxi. | B．Working for China Airlines. |
| C．Teaching at Instant Language Ltd. | D．None of the above. |
What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, from working for Capes Taxi?
| A．Liking beer and wine. |
| B．Having broken traffic rules. |
| C．Being unable to speak a foreign language. |
| D．Not having a college education. |
Which of the following is not mentioned in the three ads?
| A．Height. | B．Age. | C．Language. | D．Health. |
Now lots of families keep* pets in their houses. Most pets are small animals.
Dogs are the favorite pets. The second favorite are cats and the third favorite are birds. These small animals are very cute and friendly. People usually have them as their family members. They give them nice names and let them wear beautiful clothes. They also give their pets nice food to eat. They buy food for their pets in pet shops.
Pets are all very happy. Many pets have their houses and beds. They often go out to relax and take a walk with people in the morning.
Some children like pets because they need a friend to play with at home. Many old people keep pets at home just because they often feel* lonely. They have them as their children and they love them very much. So, pets are very important.*I think every family needs pets.Most people like to keep ______ animals at home.
| A．small | B．white | C．big | D．black |
People give their pets _____and _________.
| A．nice names, nice books | B．pet shops, nice books |
| C．nice names， nice food | D．pet shops, nice food |
The pets often_________ with people in the morning.
| A．take a shower | B．play soccer | C．take a walk | D．listen to music |
The word “lonely” means(意思) _________ in Chinese.
| A．孤独的 | B．快乐的 | C．紧张的 | D．有趣的 |
The writer thinks__________ .
| A．pets are dirty | B．people don’t need pets at home |
| C．people don’t like animals | D．pets are very important. |
小词典
building大楼, feel 感觉 free 空闲的, important重要的,keep饲养 tutor 家教 something 某事
Jim and Lucy are brother and sister. Jim is 18 and Lucy is 16. They are students. Winter vacation is coming and they want to find something *to do during the winter vacation. Now they’re reading the newspaper want ads at home.
Ad11: Ad2: Ad3:
 Tutor* wanted: Are you good at English? Do you like kids? Can you work on weekends? If your answer is “Yes”, then we have a job for you as a tutor. Please call Frank at 865-78312. |
 Chess club: Do you like to play chess? Do you want to play chess well? Mr Green can teach you. You can come here every Friday afternoon. Tel: 883-99950. Room 102 in School’s PE Building.* |
 Help wanted: Do you want to work at a restaurant? Do you like to work late? Do you like to meet people? Are you 18-23 years old? Are you free* during the winter vacation? Then come and work for us as a waiter. Call Jodie’s Restaurant at 886-55777. |
In Ad1, they need ________.
| A．a waiter | B．a reporter | C．a nurse | D．a tutor |
What can Mr Green teach people?
| A．To swim | B．To dance | C．To play chess | D．To speak English |
Jim joins the chess club. When does he go to the club?
| A．Every day. | B．Every Friday afternoon. |
| C．Every Sunday afternoon. | D．On weekends. |
Jim wants to be a waiter. Which telephone number can he call?
| A．865-78312 | B．883-99950 | C．886-55777 | D．891-34576 |
Lucy has no classes during the winter vacation. Why can’t she have the job as a waiter?
| A．Because she is 16 years old. | B．Because she is busy during the winter vacation. |
| C．Because she is a girl. | D．Because her parents don’t agree. |
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