Bill, Frank, Dave and Tom were brothers. Every year they sent their mother expensive gifts on her birthday. They liked to show her how rich they were.
The eldest brother, Bill, had lots of money and wanted his mother to have the most expensive gift, but he didn’t know what to buy. So he put an ad in the newspaper, “Wanted—the greatest gift for my mother”.
About a week before his mother’s birthday, a man came to his office. He brought a big bird, this bird can speak foreign languages and sing pop songs. The man made the bird talk in French and tell a joke in Japanese. Then the bird sang a beautiful song. The next day, Bill sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.
The day after his mother’s birthday, he called his mother, “Well, mother,” he asked, “what do you think of the bird?” “Oh, it’s very delicious, dear.” said his mother. Bill put an ad ________ to find the greatest gift.
| A． on the radio | B．on TV |
| C．in the newspaper | D．on the Internet |
What could the bird do?
| A．Talk in French. | B．Tell a joke in Japanese. |
| C．Sing. | D．All of the above. |
The next day, Bill sent the bird to his mother with ________.
| A．a birthday cake | B．some flowers |
| C．nine thousand dollars | D．a birthday card |
We can infer (推理) ________.
| A．the mother cooked the bird |
| B．the bird flew away |
| C．the mother kept the bird as a pet |
| D．the mother sent the bird to Frank |
The best title (标题) for this passage is ________.
| A．a clever son | B．a birthday gift |
| C．a lucky mother | D．a talented bird |
Once a king got two nice falcons(猎鹰)from his son. He had never seen such beautiful falcons before. He loved them so much and he ordered the best falconer to train them to fly.
After several months, the king came to see how the training was going on. He found that one falcon had already been able to fly high in the sky, while the other was staying on the branch(树枝) of a tree quietly, just keeping still.
The king called all his falconers together and ordered them to try every way they could to make the other falcon fly. But none of them succeeded. One day, while the king was taking a walk in the forest, an idea came to his mind. Maybe someone who knew the natural environment well could solve this problem. He sent for a farmer who lived in the forest into his palace to train it at once.
The next morning, the king saw the other falcon flying above in the sky freely. “It is unbelievable!” shouted the king. How could you make it happen?”
The farmer replied, “It’s very easy. I just cut off the branch where the falcon rested.”
It is always the same to human beings. We all have “two flying wings” in our hearts as well, but we often seem not to notice them and stay where we just for safety and comfort. We won’t realize we can fly so high and freely until the “branch” we are resting on breaks.What did the king do after he got the two falcons?
| A．He kept them on the branch of a tree. |
| B．He sent them to a farmer in the forest. |
| C．He made the best falconer train them to fly. |
| D．He set them free and let them fly in the sky. |
Why did the king call all his falconers together?
| A．Because he wanted to get more falcons. |
| B．Because he wanted the other falcon to fly. |
| C．Because he wanted them to see his falcons. |
| D．Because he wanted to know more about his falcons. |
Who finally made the other falcon fly in the sky?
| A．The king. | B．The king’s son. |
| C．The farmer. | D．The best falconer. |
How did the king feel when he saw the other falcon fly freely in the sky?
| A．Excited. | B．Moved. |
| C．Worried. | D．Relaxed. |
What is the best title for the text？
| A．The Wise King | B．The Nice Falcons |
| C．The Best Falconer | D．The Flying Wings. |
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| Sunshine Apartment |
Seaview |
Diamond House |
| $98,000 |
$132,000 |
$110,000 |
| Built in 1967 |
Built in 1984 |
Built in 1997 |
| bedroom, living room kitchen,2 bathrooms |
3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms kitchen,2 dining room |
2 bedrooms,kitchen, bathroom, living room |
| a small garage |
a big beautiful garden |
a garden and a garage |
| 9 km from the city center |
23 km from the city center |
in the city center |
Diamond House was built ___________.
| A．with $132,000 |
| B．in 1997 |
| C．9 km from the city center |
| D．about ten years ago |
Seaview is __________ more expensive than Sunshine Apartment.
| A．thirty-four thousand dollars |
| B．twelve thousand dollars |
| C．five thousand dollars |
| D．twenty-two thousand dollars |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Seaview has got 3 bedrooms and two kitchens. |
| B．Diamond House has got a garden and a garage. |
| C．Diamond House is cheaper than Sunshine Apartment. |
| D．Sunshine Apartment has got a small garden. |
If you like doing shopping in the city center every day, you’d better buy ________.
| A．Seaview | B．Sunshine Apartment |
| C．Diamond House | D．None of them |
The Smiths want to buy a house with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a garden, a living room and a garage. Which one do they choose?
| A．Seaview | B．Sunshine Apartment |
| C．Diamond House | D．None of them |
During the day we work and play，and at night we sleep. Our body rests when we sleep. In the morning we are ready to work and play again. Our body grows most when we are asleep. Children who are tired usually need sleep. We can get better at our lessons after having plenty of rest. Boys and girls who are eight or nine years old need ten hours of sleep every night. Our body needs plenty of air when we are asleep. If we do not get enough fresh air, we will feel tired when we wake up. While in bed we must not cover our head，our lungs need to get enough fresh air. If we open our windows at night, we can have plenty of fresh air. Cool air is better than warm air.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 Our body grows most while we are _______.
| A．eating | B．playing |
| C．sleeping | D．exercising |
Too little sleep makes us _______.
| A．tired | B．hungry | C．happy | D．grow |
—What may cause us to feel tired in the morning?
—_______ during the sleep.
| A．Too much air | B．Not enough fresh air |
| C．Too much cold air | D．Too much sleep |
How many hours of sleep should 9-year-old children have every night?
| A．8 hours. | B．9 hours. | C．10 hours. | D．11 hours. |
What do the lungs need most?
| A．Fresh air. | B．Covering. |
| C．Warm air. | D．Exercise. |
| June 8, 2013 Dear Cindy, I’m sorry to hear that Bird Flu (禽流感) is very serious in some parts of the world and some people have got the flu. We must take good care of ourselves and keep away from the disease. Could you tell me what people in China do to keep away from it? Please write to me soon. Yours, Betty |
| July 2, 2013 Dear Betty, I think Bird Flu is very bad. Many chickens, ducks and birds in our country got the disease. Some of them died, but some birds flew away and they might carry germs to other places. This is a serious problem. We must do something to solve it. Let me tell you what people have to do to keep away from the disease. * Do morning exercises every day. * Open the windows in the morning. * Wash hands very often. * Eat more vegetables and less meat. * Go to bed early. I think these are good for our health. Do you think so? Yours, Cindy |
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
From the letter we know Cindy comes from _______.
| A．Canada | B．the USA | C．China | D．Japan |
Betty wrote her an e-mail to ask _______.
| A．whether (是否) Cindy got Bird Flu |
| B．how to keep away from Bird Flu |
| C．when Bird Flu began to spread |
| D．how Bird Flu spread in Cindy’s country |
A hard problem to fight Bird Flu is _______.
| A．we don’t have better doctors or nurses |
| B．Bird Flu is serious |
| C．some places are still poor |
| D．birds with the germs will carry germs to other places |
What does the underlined word “solve” mean in Chinese?
| A．解决 | B．分析 | C．通告 | D．治愈 |
From Cindy’s letter, we know _______ is bad for our health.
| A．washing hands very often |
| B．going to bed late every day |
| C．eating more vegetables and less mea |
| D．opening the windows in the morning |
Erica is a nine-year-old girl. Today is a beautiful day for Erica. Her uncle will come from Australia(澳大利亚) today. Her uncle is twenty-seven. He lives there for three years. He will bring a big surprise for Erica.
The school is over. And Erica puts her books in the bag and goes out of the classroom. She is running home and thinking about her uncle. She wants to know the surprise.
"Is it a surfboard? That is fun! I can learn how to surf!"
"Are they Australian nuts(坚果)? Oh, I can eat nuts all day!"
"Or maybe he brings a kangaroo(袋鼠)? That is not good. I don't have a place in my room for a kangaroo... "
Erica gets home at four o'clock. Her parents are there, and her uncle is there! She is very happy to see him. "Uncle, uncle," she calls, "What surprise do you have for me from Australia?" "Well," her uncle smiles and answers, "I have for you an Australian uncle."How old is Erica?
| A．She is three. | B．She is nine. |
| C．She is twenty-seven. | D．She is four. |
Erica is going home________.
| A．on foot | B．by car | C．by bike | D．on a bus |
The surprise for Erica is_______.
| A．surfboard | B．Australian nuts |
| C．kangaroo | D．her uncle |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Erica lives in Australia for three years. |
| B．Erica is a student. |
| C．Erica's uncle comes home after four. |
| D．Erica gets a beautiful gift from her uncle. |
What's the best title (题目)?
| A．A Beautiful Girl | B．My Australian Uncle |
| C．A Big Surprise | D．My Family |
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