It was another sad day． I came home from school， changed my clothes and got ready for work． I worked at a local restaurant in town as a waiter． I didn't like the job very much．
When I was working，three elderly ladies walked in and sat at a table by the windows． I was quite busy， trying to clean up all the dirty tables． These elderly women were watching how hard I was working to make sure every table was clean and ready for the next customers． When they finished their meals，I took their plates back to the kitchen． They talked to me for about five minutes about school，how I was doing，what grade I was in and what I planned to do in the future．
As they were leaving， they walked past me and one of them said to me in a gentle voice，"You must be successful，" And that was it． They left the restaurant and I was surprised． I had tears in my eyes， because they gave me the reason to trust myself． They picked my spirit up from being down and out and gave me a reason to keep on working hard and to give it my all． People used to tell me that I couldn't have a career in television until I had a degree and was out of college． I'm now a co﹣anchor（主持人） of a student﹣produced television show． I just finished an internship（实习） at a local television station this past summer． And the best thing is， I'm only 17 years old and I am a student in a high school．
（1）The writer was before he met the three ladies．
| A． |
excited |
| B． |
upset |
| C． |
successful |
| D． |
happy |
（2）The underlined words "give it my all" means " " in the passage．
| A． |
灰心丧气 |
| B． |
放弃一切 |
| C． |
全力以赴 |
| D． |
齐心协力 |
（3）What the lady said made him ．
| A． |
trust himself |
| B． |
lose heart |
| C． |
feel annoyed |
| D． |
leave college |
（4）The ladies liked the writer because ．
| A． |
he cooked them a good meal |
| B． |
he worked very hard |
| C． |
he was a successful co﹣anchor then |
| D． |
he had a degree |
（5）From the passage we can know that the writer is ．
| A． |
a student in a high school |
| B． |
a professional waiter in a restaurant |
| C． |
a host at a local television station |
| D． |
a student in college |
Can animals do work for us? Some scientists think that animals may do a lot of jobs. They say that we may see many elephants, monkeys, dogs, bears and other animals do a lot of things. Animals can get something to eat if(如果) they do some work for people.
Some scientists say that many different animals may do lots of jobs if they know they will get something to eat. Of course, dogs can guard a house, and elephants can do some heavy jobs. And we can also teach animals to work in factories. In America apes(猿) can help people make cars. Scientists believe that these big monkeys may drive cars.Many different animals may do many jobs if ___.
A. they can go to the wild. (野外)
B. they learn they can get something to eat
C they have a good place to live in
D. they are happy___ can work for us.
A. Only a few animals B. Lots of animals
C Few animals D. No animalsWhat kind of animals can guard(看护) a house?
| A．A dog | B．An elephant | C．An ape | D．A monkey |
What jobs can elephants do?
| A．Doing heavy jobs. | B．Guarding a house |
| C．Making cars | D．Driving cars |
Which of the following is true?
| A．In China apes can help people make cars. |
| B．Scientists believe that monkeys may play the piano |
| C．All the animal can do work. |
| D．Apes may drive cars |
Expressions cover all parts of our life. They may be around your ears every day. You may know a lot of Chinese expressions that describe how you feel. Here are some English ones for your enjoyment.
Have Your Heart in Your Mouth
This expression means that you're really afraid or anxious about something. When your heart starts beating so much that you can feel a thumping(怦怦跳) in your throat, it may feel like you "have your heart in your mouth."
Have Butterflies in the Stomach
How did butterflies get in your stomach? Well, those really aren't butterflies in there. It is a way of describing those nervous feelings you might get before a test or a very important decision.
These stomach flutters (跳动) are normal and happen to many people. Some people believe having a few butterflies might even help you perform better.
Sick as a Dog
If you've ever been very sick, you may have used this expression. Because dogs eat just about anything they find, they often get sick. So it's all right to describe someone who's not feeling well as being "sick as a dog".
Under the Weather
When it's rainy all day outside, how would you feel? This expression comes from the idea that bad weather might hurt a person's health and mood(心情).The expression "__" is most probably used while you are watching a thriller.
A. have your heart in your mouth
B. sick as a dog
C. under the weatherSomeone believes__ if you "have butterflies in the stomach" before a test.
A. you're sure to fail
B. you will forget everything
C. you might do betterIt's __ to say somebody is "sick as a dog" when he is not feeling well.
A. impolite B. suitable C. wrongWhen somebody says "under the weather", he must feel
A. upset B. happy C. calmAll expressions discussed in this passage are about
A. health B. habits C. feelings
Hong Kong has about forty public beaches. Some of them are very famous around the world. People can go there for a swim. You can go to them by bus. To go to some beaches you must take a boat.
You will swim there without danger if you remember these instructions:
•Never swim alone.
•Never go out in a boat if you cannot swim.
•Never swim after a meal or when you feel hungry or tired.
•Don’t stay in the water too long.
Remember:A red flag means that it is dangerous for anybody to go into the water.A blue flag means that it is dangerous for children.
根据短文内容，判断下列各句正误。正确的在题前括号内写“T”，错误的写“F”。There are about 40 public beaches in Hong Kong.
You should swim after a meal.
You can take a bus to go to most of the public beaches.
You’d better swim when you’re alone.
If you were a child, you could swim when you saw a red flag.
Giving a gift can mean a lot. It can be a way to deepen (加深) a friendship. Before you get a gift for someone, spend time really thinking about what makes him or her special. Think about their interests, hobbies, needs and happiest moments. For example, friends and families with children might love a special calendar that contains everyone’s birthday and other special dates and events.
For music fans, a CD filled (填充) with their favourite music always makes a special gift.
Spending time with loved ones is also a way to give them a gift. You might take that special person out for a birthday dinner at your favourite restaurant.
Making a gift for someone using your own skills is very special. It is much more meaningful than a store-bought gift and shows how much you care!
Writing your feelings in a greeting card can be a simple way to make a keepsake (纪念品) that will be remembered for years.The writer thinks that we should think about someone’s ____ before we get him or her a gift.
①interests ②hobbies ③needs ④height
| A．①②④ | B．①②③ | C．②③④ | D．①③④ |
According to the passage, _____ gifts are the best.
| A．special | B．popular | C．expensive | D．store-bought |
For music fans, _____ is a special gift.
| A．a calendar | B．nice food | C．a music CD | D．a greeting card |
Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
| A．Never go to a shop to buy a gift. |
| B．We make a gift by ourselves to show our skills. |
| C．A greeting card is too simple and cheap to be a gift. |
| D．Having dinner with a loved one can be a special kind of gift. |
What is the best title for this passage?
| A．How to Give Special Gifts |
| B．How to Remember Friends’ Birthdays |
| C．How to make Yourself Special |
| D．How to Be a Good Gift Receiver |
John works in a market. It’s near a secondary school. Every day, students come to buy things there. In the morning , John gets up at six and then has breakfast. He goes to work by bike. He gets to the shop at about six thirty. The market opens at seven. They sell things like food and drinks. They have school things, too. So there are often many people in their market from morning to evening. John has supper there. At seven in the evening the market is closed.John works in a ________.
| A．supermarket | B．bookshop | C．market | D．school |
John_________ to the shop every day.
| A．takes a bus | B．rides a bike | C．walks | D．drives a car |
They sell________ in the market.
| A．food and drinks | B．school things | C．sports things | D．A and B |
John has supper_________.
| A．in the shop | B．at home | C．at a restaurant（饭店） | D．in the school |
John works for about_________ hours a day.
| A．six | B．eight | C．twelve | D．fourteen |
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