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There was a bookseller（书商）．He did not like to pay for anything．One day a big box of books fell on his foot．
“Go to the doctor，” said his wife，“and show that foot to him．”
“No，”he said，“I'll wait until the doctor comes to our shop next time．Then I'll ask him about my foot．If I go to see him，I will have to pay．”
The next day the doctor came to the shop to buy some books．The bookseller told the doctor about his bad foot．The doctor looked at it and promised（答应）to help．He took out a piece of paper and wrote something on it．“Buy this medicine（药）and put it on the foot before you go to bed every night，”he said．
“Thank you，”said the bookseller，“And now，sir，here are your books．”
“How much?” asked the doctor．
“Two pounds．”“ Oh，good，”said the doctor．“I won’t have to pay you anything today．”
“Why?” asked the bookseller．
“I look over your foot．I will not pay two pounds for that．If people come to my house，l ask them to pay only one pound for a small thing like that．But when I go to their house，I usually charge（收费）two pounds．And I came here today，didn’t I? Bye—bye!”
The bookseller didn't want to see the doctor because ．
| A．his foot wasn't hurt |
| B．He couldn't walk |
| C．He didn't have any money to pay the doctor |
| D．He didn't want to pay the doctor |
The next day the doctor came to the shop ．
| A．to buy some books | B．to buy medicine |
| C．to borrow some money | D．to see the bookseller |
The bookseller asked the doctor to pay ．
| A．nothing | B．two pounds |
| C．only one pound | D．three pounds |
The doctor paid the bookseller ．
| A．many money | B．much money |
| C．nothing | D．two pounds for books |
Which of the following is right?
| A．The bookseller liked to pay everything． |
| B．The bookseller's wife didn't want him to go to the doctor． |
| C．The doctor was cleverer than the bookseller． |
| D．The doctor didn't go to the shop to buy anything． |
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Jessie felt her life so boring one summer day. She was so tired of watching TV, she read all her books, and her friends were on vacation. She wanted something different to do. Suddenly, she saw the lawn mower(割草机) sitting in the yard.
“ Mom,” she shouted, “ I think I will mow the lawn.” Her mom ran into the yard and said, “ Oh no, you don’t. You’re too young to mow the lawn.”
I’m fourteen years old and know how to do it,” Jessie said, “ Besides, it would help Dad out, and he won’t have to worry about it over the weekend.”
Mom thought for a while and then decided to let Jessie give it a try. After all, she was home and would keep an eye on her. Jessie already knew how to start the lawn mower from watching her dad. Jessie checked the gas(汽油) to make sure it was full, and put on her gardening gloves to protect her hands. Mom watched from the kitchen window. Jessie really does know how to mow the lawn. She was very careful around the flowers and trees. When she finished, she felt so good,but she was so hot. Mom brought her some ice tea and said, “You sure did a great job. Dad will be very surprised.”
Later that day, Dad came home and said to Jessie’s mom, “You didn’t have to mow the lawn. I was going to do it on Saturday. It looks great. Thanks.”
I didn’t mow it. Jessie did.”
“Wow,our little girl is growing up!” Dad told Jessie what a great job she had done.
“It was fun, and I will do it again next week,” said Jessie.
The neighbor next door came by and asked Jessie if she wanted to mow his lawn and make some money. “Sure!” said Jessie. Jessie began mowing his lawn. Two other neighbors asked so, then another three. Jessie was now mowing lawns for them all and making some money. She was no longer bored! “I won’t have time to spend my money,” she laughed to herself.In order to do something different, Jessie decided to ________.
| A．read the books | B．travel | C．mow the lawn | D．watch TV |
What does “keep an eye on” mean?
| A．保护 | B．注视 | C．培养 | D．瞄准 |
Bofore Jessie mowed the lawn, she ________.
| A．washed her hands | B．bought some gas |
| C．read some instructions | D．put on her gloves |
How did Jessie’s father feel when he knew Jessie had mowed the lawn?
| A．Proud | B．Angry | C．Relaxed | D．Worried |
What does the text mainly tell us?
| A．Neighbors should learn to help each other. |
| B．Mowing the lawn is a good way to make money. |
| C．Doing something helpful can make people happy. |
| D．Children should help their parents at an early age. |
The airport in Boswell is twenty-one miles from the city. The banks and business offices are in the centre of the city. Read the notes from the diary of Mr Simpson.
| 12th. MON. Groups of 35 Australian students visiting Boswell---want cheap holiday. 13th. TUES. Mr and Mrs J. Grant arriving from Sydney --- need overnight stop at Boswell --- leaving early on the 15th by air. 14th. WED. Mr Nagashima, Tokyo, arriving for two days’ business trip. 15th. THURS. 65 German students need two days in a cheap hotel. 16th. FRI. 17th. SAT. Mr and Mrs Johnson, from New York City, arriving by air. 18th. SUN. 19th. MON. Mr and Mrs F. Ray, small inexpensive hotel needed for two days. |
How far is it from the city to the airport in Boswell?
| A．21km. | B．31km. | C．21m. | D．21 miles. |
Mr Nagashima is from ________.
| A．Australia | B．Japan | C．America | D．Germany |
Mr and Mrs J. Grant will leave Boswell on ________.
| A．Tuesday | B．Wednesday | C．Thursday | D．Friday |
How many travelers will Mr Simpson meet in just over a week?
| A．107. | B．65. | C．35. | D．131. |
Mr Simpson is probably ________.
| A．a headmaster | B．a travel manager |
| C．a traveller | D．an engineer |
阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共10分，每小题2分）
When you step into a new environment, you must have a strong wish to fit in. Fitting in means making more friends，having more influence on others and getting more chances to live a happier life．Here is some advice that can help you．
Be confident．Confidence attracts most people．Everyone is special and there is only one person like you in this world．Spend some time thinking about your strong points．If so, you will be able to build up confidence step by step. You won’t have much difficulty fitting in．
Be kind to everyone. Kindness is the bridge to your own happiness. When people notice your kindness，they will return it one day．Always give more than you receive，and think more of others than of yourself．A person who cares for others is popular everywhere．
Be active in group activities．Various activities like playing football can help you to be known to others．You may add more friends to your circle．At the same time，you’ll be amazed to see how much they like you. Instead of being alone to waste time，going out to dance and singing together with others to develop friendship.
Be optimistic．Optimism makes both you and others feel pleased．It makes a good first impression. A pleasant smile costs the least and does the most．Humor catches others’ attention as well．People will like you for making them live happily．
If you follow what is mentioned above，you will be accepted by people around you．As a result，you will fit in very well and enjoy your new life．Is it necessary for a new comer to make more friends around?
What should we do, giving more than receiving or receiving more than giving?
Why should we take part in various activities?
How many pieces of advice are given altogether?
What do you think of the word “Optimism” ?
阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。（共8分，每小题2分）
The beauty of love
Love is a song with a beautiful melody to keep you warm. Love is a poem with simple but moving and touching words. Love is a painting with colorful patterns to make you cheerful.Love, which is usually beyond expression, is always in my mind.
Since I was born, my mother has been taking care of me without any complaint.60 she is aging over the years. Now I have learnt more and more from her. This love , between mother and I, I will always be grateful for.
Since I entered school, I have many friends around me. Friendship is a source of pleasure.
61 We share tears and happiness. This love, between friends, makes me more mature.
When I meet with difficulties in my life, many warm-hearted people will give me a hand, expecting nothing in return.62
63 A saying goes that if you love the life you live, you will live a life of love. It is certain that love is the beautiful blossom of the soul. Where there is great love, there are always miracles. The delivery of love among people will make our world become a heaven, I believe.
| A. Love is not to get, but to give. B. Each age has its own pleasures and its own pains. C. This love, between strangers, changes my value of life. D. We depend on friends for support, help and encouragement. E. She forgives me for all my faults and shows me patiently what is right. |
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