John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother’s birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.
“ I must find something wonderful for her this year， and it must be the only one in the whole world.” John thought.
He advertised（登广告）in the newspapers. “Wanted – the best present that is the only one in the whole world.”
For many days people phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him “ the best present”. But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.
Then a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage（笼子）， and in the cage there was a large bird.
“ This bird，” the man said， “can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world.”
“ I’ll buy it，” John said. “ How much do you want?”
“One hundred thousand dollars，” the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.
The day after his mother’s birthday he phoned her. “Well， mother，” he said， “Is the bird wonderful?”
“ Oh，it was delicious， dear，” she said.
1.Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?
A、Because he loved his mother very much.
B、Because his mother needed them.
C、Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.
2.How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?
A、They rang John up.
B、They knew it from the newspapers.
C、John phoned them one by one.
3.People all over the world phoned John to .
A、send him the best present
B、hope to see the best present
C、sell their things to him
4.What does John think of the bird?
A、It was too expensive.
B、It was the best present.
C、It was a very clever bird.
5.What does the sentence “ It was delicious” really mean in the story?
A、His mother ate the bird.
B、His mother let the bird fly away.
C、His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.
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John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother’s birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.
“ I must find something wonderful for her this year， and it must be the only one in the whole world.” John thought.
He advertised（登广告）in the newspapers. “Wanted – the best present that is the only one in the whole world.”
For many days people phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him “ the best present”. But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.
Then a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage（笼子）， and in the cage there was a large bird.
“ This bird，” the man said， “can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world.”
“ I’ll buy it，” John said. “ How much do you want?”
“One hundred thousand dollars，” the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.
The day after his mother’s birthday he phoned her. “Well， mother，” he said， “Is the bird wonderful?”
“ Oh，it was delicious， dear，” she said.
1.Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?
A、Because he loved his mother very much.
B、Because his mother needed them.
C、Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.
2.How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?
A、They rang John up.
B、They knew it from the newspapers.
C、John phoned them one by one.
3.People all over the world phoned John to .
A、send him the best present
B、hope to see the best present
C、sell their things to him
4.What does John think of the bird?
A、It was too expensive.
B、It was the best present.
C、It was a very clever bird.
5.What does the sentence “ It was delicious” really mean in the story?
A、His mother ate the bird.
B、His mother let the bird fly away.
C、His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.
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Bill, Frank and Dave were three brothers. Every year they sent their mother expensive gifts on her birthday,. They liked to show her how rich they were.
The oldest brother. Bill, had a lot of money and he wanted his mother to have the most expensive gifts, 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.” the man said, “can speak ten languages and sing some pop songs.”
“Really? I’d like to listen to it,” Bill said.
The man made the bird talk in French and tell a joke in Japanese. Then the bird sang a beautiful song. Bill was very happy and spent nine hundred dollars for the bird. 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.
任务型阅读（E）
1. Who is the oldest brother?
__________________________________________________________________________.
2. What did Bill put in the newspaper?
__________________________________________________________________________.
3. How many languages could the bird speak?
__________________________________________________________________________.
4. How much was the bird?
__________________________________________________________________________.
5.Could the bird still sing when Bill called his mother the day after Bill’s mother’s birthday?
__________________________________________________________________________.
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Bill, Frank and Dave were three 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 a lot of money and he wanted his mother to have the most expensive gifts, 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.” the man said, “can speak ten languages and sing some pop songs.”
“Really? I’d like to listen to it,” Bill said.
The man made the bird talk in French and tell a joke in Japanese. Then the bird sang a beautiful song. Bill was very happy and paid nine thousand dollars for the bird. 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.
1.Who is the eldest brother?
A. Dave B. Bill C. Jack D. Frank
2.What did Bill put in the newspaper?
A show B. A magazine
C. An ad D. A report
3.How many languages could the bird speak?
A. Five B. Seven
C. Fight D. Ten
4.How much did Bill pay for the bird?
A. Nine dollars B. Ten dollars
C. Nine thousand dollars D. Ten thousand dollars
5.What did Bill send to his mother for her birthday?
A. A bird with a card B. Some money
C. A joke D. A song
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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.
1.Bill put an ad ________ to find the greatest gift.
A. on the radio B. on TV
C. in the newspaper D. on the Internet
2.What could the bird do?
A. Talk in French. B. Tell a joke in Japanese.
C. Sing. D. All of the above.
3.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
4.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
5.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
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Bill, Frank and Dave were three brothers. Every year they sent their mother expensive gifts on her birthday,. They liked to show her how rich they were.
The oldest brother. Bill, had a lot of money and he wanted his mother to have the most expensive gifts, 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.” the man said, “can speak ten languages and sing some pop songs.”
“Really? I’d like to listen to it,” Bill said.
The man made the bird talk in French and tell a joke in Japanese. Then the bird sang a beautiful song. Bill was very happy and spent nine hundred dollars for the bird. 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.
任务型阅读（E）
1.Who is the oldest brother?
__________________________________________________________________________.
2. What did Bill put in the newspaper?
__________________________________________________________________________.
3.How many languages could the bird speak?
__________________________________________________________________________.
4.How much was the bird?
__________________________________________________________________________.
5.Could the bird still sing when Bill called his mother the day after Bill’s mother’s birthday?
__________________________________________________________________________.
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My friend named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office，a lovely boy was walking around the shining car. “Is this your car, sir?”he asked.
Paul answered. “Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas. ”The boy was surprised，“You mean your brother gave it to you and it did cost you nothing? Sir，I wish...”He hesitated (犹豫). Of course Paul knew what the boy wanted，but what the boy said surprised him greatly. “I wish，”the boy went on, “that I could be a brother like that. ”Paul looked at the boy in surprise，and then he said，“Would you like to take a ride in my car?”“Oh yes，I'd love to.”the boy answered.
After a short ride，the boy turned and with his eyes shining，said，“Sir，would you mind stopping in front of my house?”
Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two stairs are?”the boy asked.
He went up to the stairs. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back，but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled (跛腿的) brother. He sat on the stair and pointed to the car.
“There he is，Buddy，just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn't cost him a dollar. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it…then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas windows that I’ve been trying to tell you about. ”
Paul got out and lifted Buddy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed elder brother climbed in behind him and the three began an unforgettable holiday ride.
1.Why was the boy surprised?
A. Because he saw Paul coming out of his office.
B. Because Paul gave a car to his brother.
C. Because Paul told him about the car.
D. Because Paul received a Christmas present.
2.Why did the boy ask Paul to stop his car in front of his house?
A. Because he wanted to show that he had a rich friend.
B. Because he wanted to show his neighbors the big car.
C. Because he wanted to let his brother ride in the car.
D. Because he wanted to tell his brother about his wish.
3.Who was crippled in the passage?
A. Paul. B. The lovely boy. C. The boy's brother. D. Paul's brother.
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A friend of mine named Paul received（收到） an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present．On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office，a street urchin(顽童) was walking around the shining car．“Is this your car，Paul？”he asked． Paul answered，“Yes，my brother gave it to me for Christmas．”The boy was surprised（惊奇）．“You mean your brother gave it to you and it didn’t cost you anything？Boy，I wish…”He hesitated(犹豫)．
Of course， Paul knew what he was going to wish for（希望）．He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Paul greatly.
“I wish,”the boy went on，“that I could be a brother like that．”Paul looked at the boy in surprise, then he said again, “Would you like to take a ride in my car？”
“Oh yes，I’d love that．”
After a short ride，the boy turned and with his eyes shining，said，“Paul，would you mind （介意）driving in front of my house？”
Paul smiled a little．He thought he knew what the boy wanted．He wanted to show his neighbours that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are？ the boy asked．
He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled（残疾的） brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to the car.
“There she is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn’t cost him a cent（美分）. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it…then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas windows that I’ve been trying to tell you about.”
Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began an unforgettable（难忘的） holiday ride.
1.The street urchin was very surprised when ________．
A．Paul received an expensive car
B．Paul told him about the car
C．he saw the shining car
D．he was walking around the car
2.From the story we can see the urchin ________．
A．wished to give his brother a car
B．wanted Paul’s brother to give him a car
C．wished he could have a brother like Paul’s
D．wished Paul could be a brother like that
3.The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house ________．
A．to show his neighbours the big car
B．to show he had a rich friend
C．to let his brother ride in the car
D．to tell his brother about his wish
4.We can infer（推断）from the story that ________．
A．Paul couldn’t understand the urchin
B．the urchin had a deep love for his brother
C．the urchin wished to have a rich brother
D．the urchin’s wish came true in the end
5.The best name of the name story is _________．
A．A Christmas Present
B．A Street Urchin
C．A Brother Like That
D．An Unforgettable Holiday Ride
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A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present．On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office，a street urchin（顽童）was walking around the shining car．“Is this your car，Paul？”he asked．Paul answered，“Yes，my brother gave it to me for Christmas.” The boy was surprised． “You mean your brother gave it to you and it didn't cost you anything? Boy，I wish…” He hesitated（犹豫）．
Of course Paul knew what he was going to wish for．He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Paul greatly. “I wish,” the boy went on，“that I could be a brother like that.” Paul looked at the boy in surprise, then he said again, “Would you like to take a ride in my car？” “Oh yes，I'd love that．” After a short ride，the boy turned and with his eyes shining，said，“Paul，would you mind（介意） driving in front of my house? ” Paul smiled a little．He thought he knew what the boy wanted．He wanted to show his neighbours that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are?” the boy asked．He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled( 残疾)brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed（指着） to the car. “There she is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn't cost him a cent. And some day I'm going to give you one just like it…then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas windows that I've been trying to tell you about.” Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began an unforgettable holiday ride.
1.The street urchin was very surprised when ________．
A．Paul received an expensive car
B．Paul told him about the car
C．he saw the shining ca
D．he was walking around the car
2.From the story we can see the urchin ________．
A．wished to give his brother a car
B．wanted Paul’s brother to give him a car
C．wished he could have a brother like Paul's
D．wished Paul could be a brother like that
3.The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house ________．
A．to show his neighbours the big car
B．to show he had a rich friend
C．to let his brother ride in the car
D．to tell his brother about his wish
4.We can infer（推断）from the story that ________．
A．Paul couldn't understand the urchin
B．the urchin had a deep love for his brother
C．the urchin wished to have a rich brother
D．the urchin's wish came true in the end
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A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office，a street urchin(顽童) was walking around the shining car.“Is this your car，Paul?”he asked. Paul answered，“Yes，my brother gave it to me for Christmas.”The boy was surprised(惊奇).“You mean your brother gave it to you and it did not cost you anything? Boy，I wish…”He hesitated(犹豫).
Of course， Paul knew what he was going to wish for(希望).He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Paul greatly.
“I wish,”the boy went on，“that I could be a brother like that.”Paul looked at the boy in surprise, then he said again, “Would you like to take a ride in my car?” “Oh yes，I’d love that.”
After a short ride，the boy turned and with his eyes shining，said，“Paul，would you mind (介意)driving in front of my house?”
Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbours that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are? the boy asked.
He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled(残疾的) brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to the car.
“There she is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn’t cost him a cent(美分). And some day I’m going to give you one just like it…then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas windows that I’ve been trying to tell you about.”
Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began an unforgettable(难忘的) holiday ride.
1.The street urchin was very surprised when ________.
A. Paul received an expensive car
B. Paul told him about the car
C. he saw the shining car
D. he was walking around the car
2.From the story we can see the urchin ________.
A. wished to give his brother a car
B. wanted Paul’s brother to give him a car
C. wished he could have a brother like Paul’s
D. wished Paul could be a brother like that
3.The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house ________.
A. to show his neighbours the big car
B.to show he had a rich friend
C.to let his brother ride in the car
D.to tell his brother about his wish
4.We can infer(推断)from the story that ________.
A. Paul couldn’t understand the urchin
B. the urchin had a deep love for his brother
C. the urchin wished to have a rich brother
D. the urchin’s wish came true in the end
5.The best name of the name story is _________.
A. A Christmas Present
B. A Street Urchin
C. A Brother Like That
D. An Unforgettable Holiday Ride
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A friend of mine named Philip got an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Philip came out of his office, a street urchin（顽童）was walking around the new car . “Is this your car, Philip?” he asked. Philip answered , “Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas.” The boy was surprised. “ You mean your brother gave it to you and it didn’t cost you anything? I wish…” He hesitated.（犹豫）
Of course Philip knew what he was going to wish for. He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But the boy’s words surprised Philip greatly.
“I wish,” the boy went on, “that I could be a brother like that.” Philip looked at the boy in surprise, then he said again, “Would you like to sit in my car?”
“Oh, yes, I’d love that.”
After a short drive, the boy turned and with his eyes open wide ,said, “Philip, would you mind driving in front of my house?”
Philip smiled a little .He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbours that he could get home in a big new car. But Philip was wrong again, “Will you stop near those two steps ?” the boy asked.
He ran up to the steps .Then Philip heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled(残疾)brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to(指着) the car.
“There it is ,Buddy ,just like I told you upstairs（楼上）.His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn’t cost him anything. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it …then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas windows.”
Philip got out and held the boy to the front seat of his car. The older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began a wonderful holiday drive.
1.The street urchin was very surprised when__________.
A. Philip got an expensive car
B. Philip told him about the car
C. he saw the new car
D. he was walking around the car
2. From the story we can see the urchin__________.
A. wished to give his brother a car
B. wanted Philip’s brother to give him a car
C. wished he could have a brother like Philip’s
D. wished Philip could be a brother like that
3.The best name of the story is__________.
A. A Christmas Present B. A Street Urchin
C. A Brother Like That D. A wonderful drive
4.We can infer（推断）from the story that__________.
A. Philip couldn’t understand the urchin.
B. the urchin loved his brother very much.
C. the urchin wished to have a rich brother
D. the urchin’s wish came true in the end.
5. The urchin asked Philip to stop his car in front of his house__________.
A. to show his neighbours the new car
B. to show he had a rich friend
C. to let his brother sit in the car
D. to tell his brother about his wish
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