How soon can you be fluent in your chosen language?
| A．In a week | B．In a month |
| C．In a year | D．In two months |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the advertisement?
| A．Parla is a method of learning languages. |
| B．You will get CDs and books from the training center. |
| C．Any trail must be paid. |
| D．100 thousand people have learned another language with“ Parla” |
It was midday when I got the call that my grandfather was not well and he was quickly getting worse. My family did not know how long he would stay in the world. I knew I had to get to the hospital to tell him how much I loved him. As I drove to the hospital, I pictured him before I got to tell him how much he meant to me. Trying to fight back the tears, I wanted to stay calm when I saw him.
When I got to the hospital, I hurriedly looked for his hospital room. I found him in a semi-conscious state(半清醒状态). On my knees, I said softly, “Hello, Grandpa.”
Still feeling shy, I decided not to leave his bedside without letting him know. While I asked about how he was, he told me, “I’ll be fine, Henry.” although we both knew that wasn't true. Then he asked me with a smile how I was doing.
Hearing what my grandpa said, I was much moved. I made the decision that I had to show my gratitude for him. As I found all the courage (勇气) I had, I hold his hand tightly. I cried out, “Grandpa. I just want to let you know how much I love you. I hope you already know that yet I just want to make sure.” By this time, tears were rolling down my face. All those years of love that I had shut and not let him know, became free.
Smilingly, he said, “I know. Thank you for telling me that. All I have on this planet is my family and my love for them. If there is anything I could ask of you, I want you to be good to your family, your mother, your father, and your brother. That’s all I want of you.”
What I learned that day changed my whole life.
From then on, I began telling people how much I love them, care for them, and respect them. I get in touch with, for example, my babysitter, my barber, to show my appreciation. I go down into the city once a week and serve pizza to the homeless. I wake up every morning and list everything I’m thankful to in my life.The author got the news of Grandpa’s illness________.
| A．in the morning | B．at noon | C．in the evening | D．at midnight |
The author didn’t tell Grandpa his love because _______ to say love to Grandpa before.
| A．he was too shy | B．he was too frightened | C．he was too busy | D．he had no chances |
The underlined word “gratitude” (in Paragraph 4) means _________ in Chinese.
| A．兴奋 | B．惊讶 | C．害怕 | D．感激 |
The author wrote this passage to tell readers mainly about ________.
| A．how to think highly of others |
| B．how to help others get out of trouble |
| C．how to get in touch with others |
| D．how to share feelings with others |
The story develops with the changes of __________.
| A．the author’s life | B．Grandpa’s feelings | C．the author’s emotion | D．Grandpa’s illness |
You’ve probably heard of working dogs that help police officers, or horses that help farmers. Did you know that carrier pigeons（信鸽）can be trained to help people too? Here are some examples.
Mailman
Carrier pigeons can be trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small can. The can is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Then the pigeon flies off with the note.
Lifeguard
From high up in the sky, specially trained pigeons can find orange life jackets in the ocean. Sometimes it is difficult for humans to find people lost at sea, especially when the weather is bad. However, pigeons can fly quickly over a large area of water to look for people.
Spy
Many years ago, carrier pigeons were used to help our country during wars (战争). “Spy pigeons” had small cameras that were tied to their feet. As a pigeon flew over enemy (敌人)land, the camera took photos of the land below. This would allow our soldiers to see where the enemies were and what they were doing.
So next time you see a pigeon, stop and watch it closely. What might look like an ordinary bird to most people, might actually be helpful.Which part of the carrier pigeon is the can tied to?
| A．The pigeon’s back. | B．The pigeon’s head. | C．The pigeon’s neck. | D．The pigeon’s leg. |
What kind of people can the carrier pigeons find?
| A．The people in orange life jackets at sea. |
| B．The people in red jackets in the boats. |
| C．The people swimming in the ocean. |
| D．The people lost in the mountains. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．A pigeon could predict what the weather would be like. |
| B．A pigeon was tied with a small camera around its leg. |
| C．A pigeon could help us to know the number of the enemy. |
| D．A pigeon carried the camera to take photos of the enemy land. |
What kind of jobs are mentioned for a carrier pigeon?
| A．A mailman, a lifeguard and a spy. |
| B．A trainer, a spy and a police officer. |
| C．A soldier, a police officer and a mailman. |
| D．A farmer, a weather reporter and a lifeguard. |
What is the purpose of writing this article?
| A．To make readers like pigeons more. |
| B．To teach readers about the lives of wild pigeons. |
| C．To tell readers about real jobs held by carrier pigeons. |
| D．To share science fictions about pigeons helping people. |
Who is this postcard sent to?
| A．Peter. | B．Gemma. | C．Kim. | D．Tom. |
Which country does this postcard come from?
| A．Canada. | B．China. | C．England. | D．Australia. |
How did Tom go to Holiday Cove?
| A．By plane. | B．By ship. | C．By car. | D．By train. |
Why does Peter want to go to the aquarium instead of the crocodile farm?
| A．Because he has visited it before. |
| B．Because he is afraid of crocodiles. |
| C．Because he is interested in dolphins. |
| D．Because he has no tickets to the crocodile farm. |
Where is Tom going on Friday?
| A．Holiday Cove. | B．Rest Harbor. | C．Mill Hill. | D．Golden Beach. |
Tom and Mike are good friends. They are kind to children. They want to find summer jobs. One day Tom tells Mike that Beidaihe Kids Summer Camp needs help with sports, music and computers. They are both very happy to hear(听说) this.
Tom can play basketball and volleyball, and he can swim, too. Mike can play the violin, the trumpet, the drums and the guitar. Tom and Mike like computers very much. Can they join the Summer Camp?What does the Summer Camp need help with?
| A．Flying kites . | B．Sports, music and computers. |
| C．Making cakes. | D．Drawing pictures. |
Tom can play ________________________.
| A．balls | B．computer games | C．music | D．violin |
Mike can play ____________________.
| A．the drums | B．volleyball | C．basketball | D．football |
What do Tom and Mike both like?
| A．Football. | B．Computers. | C．Swimming. | D．Sports. |
Jenny gets up early in the morning. She has her breakfast and then goes to school. She walks to the bus stop and takes a bus. She gets to school at about half past seven. Jenny is never late for school. She likes her school and works hard. Classes begin at 8:00. She has six classes every day. Jenny is good at all her lessons, and she likes English best. Usually Jenny has lunch at school. She goes home at five in the afternoon. Sometimes, she helps her friends with their lessons. After supper she usually watches TV news. Then she does her homework. She goes to bed at about 9:30. Jenny is a good girl.Where does Jenny have her breakfast?
| A．She has her breakfast at home. |
| B．She has her breakfast at school. |
| C．She has her breakfast on her way to school. |
| D．She has her breakfast on the bus. |
How many hours is Jenny at school?
| A．She is at school for seven hours. |
| B．She is at school for seven and a half hours. |
| C．She is at school for eight hours. |
| D．She is at school for nine and a half hours. |
What does Jenny sometimes do after school?
| A．She has supper with her classmates at school |
| B．She helps her friends with their lessons. |
| C．She does some shopping for her mother. |
| D．She goes home with her friends. |
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