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Five years ago my classmates and I finished secondary school and went our different ways. On the last day, we promised to meet again exactly five years later and see how everyone is doing. This week we k that promise. So what’s become of my class?
Matthew’s a musician. No surprises there – that’s what he’s always wanted to do. Back at school, he c focused on his music and his only dream was to become a concert pianist. He finished music college a year ago and right now he’s preparing for a series of concerts in the USA.
I remember Krishni as a h student who was always very busy with her subjects. She got good marks and set herself clear goals. She’s going to be a dentist in six months’ time—she’s just finishing her degree. I’m going to see her and ask her to check my t !
Dean has always liked football more than studying. Some teachers made comments such as ‘Kicking a ball round is not a career, young man.’ Well, guess what? He is r a local football club for children now. He’s also a great coach, the kids love him and he’s making quite a lot of money!
Rachel says she’s s thinking about what she wants to do in life. She travels a lot. She’s already been to India, Iran, South Africa, Iceland and about a million other places. She’s had several jobs. She’s the one who’s really having a wonderful life.
And what about me? I’m studying to be a r . I’ve just applied for a job with one of the national newspapers; until I hear from them, I’m now writing for The Campus Courie.
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Robert lives in a small town. Five years ago, when he was nineteen, he finished middle school. He didn't like any subjects except playing when he was at school. Of course he learned nothing and the bosses wouldn't use a man like him. He has to stay at home, but he doesn't do any housework. He only watches TV or lies in bed. It makes his parents angry. They want him to study something. He always thinks it difficult and doesn't listen to them.
One day Robert was walking near a bookshop while some young men were talking about the writers. He heard the publishing house paid the writers a lot. He became interested in it. As soon as he got home, he began to write. But he couldn't write anything. At last he bought a book and copied a story. Then he posted it to the publishing house. He waited for nearly half a year, but didn't get any answer. He had to ask an editor on the telephone, "Have you read my story yet, sir?" "Yes," said the editor, "I had read it before you were born!"
1.His parents are angry with Robert because .
A. he can't find any work
B. he didn't study hard before
C. he's too lazy to do any housework
D. he isn't polite to them
2.Robert posted the story to the publishing house to .
A. be a famous man B. surprise his friends
C. win a prize D. get much money
3.The editor didn't answer Robert because .
A. they were very busy
B. the story wasn't interesting
C. the story was taken from a book
D. the young man wasn't famous enough
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“Neville is my brother,” Sir Henry continued,”about five years ago, my brother and I quarreled, Soon after this, our father died. I am the elder son, and I got everything. I wanted my brother to apologize to me. He didn’t, and so I gave him nothing. With the little money he had, he left England for South Africa. I wrote to him several times, but I received no replies. Perhaps, he never got my letters. I don’t know. But as time passed, I worried more and more about him.”
“Mr. Quatemain, will you please tell me everything you know about him?”
“Very well,” I said, “but you will be the first person to whom I have told what I know.” Your brother wanted to find King Solomon’s Mine. That is why he lelt for Inyati”
“King Solomon’s Mines!”Sir Henry screamed.”I have never heard of it.where are they?”
“There is a tale about them.” I will tell you what I know if you promise to keep it secret,” I said.
“You have our promise.” Sir Henry said.
“An elephant hunter. Evans, told me the tale.” I said, “he told me there was a destroyed city northwest of the Solomon Mountain, and Solomon had his diamond mines there”
“Then one evening a Portuguese(葡萄牙人)。Jose Silvester came to my camp and asked to stay the night. The next day he said.‘When we meet again. I shall be the richest man in the world.”
“A week or more passed, Jose Silvester came back but he was ill badly. I took him into my tent. The next morning when I was awoke. He was looking at the mountains. ‘There it is!’ he cried, ‘but I shall never get there. I am dying’”.
“He took out an old map to me,’ This map has been in my family for hundreds of years,’ he said,’ it will make you the richest in the world.’ Then he died.”
I took the map out of my pocket and passed to Sir Henry. Sir Henry read the writing:”I am Silvester. I am in a cave north of the mountain. I am dying of hunger. With my own eyes I have seen the diamonds in Solomon’s treasure cave behind the white Death. If you do find it, you will be a rich man!”
I took back the map and put it in my pocket.
“It is an amazing story.” Sir Henry said.
“Yes.” I said.” But I have not invented it.” I stood up and left angrily. I thought they were doubting my story.
1.How long has Neville been away from England?
A. A few months B. A week or more
C. About five years D. Less than three years
2.Neville left for Inyati because ___________.
A.he needed to search for his blind wife.
B.he wanted to find King Solomon’s Mines.
C.he decided to go to Portuguese for a visit.
D.he planned to travel abroad with his friends.
3.Who gave Mr. Quatemain the map?
A. Neville B. Sir Henry
C. Evans D. Jose Silvester
4.What can we infer(推断)from the passage?
A.Quatemain left angrily because he thought his story wasn’t believed.
B.Si Henry quarreled with his brothers because of their father’s death.
C.Jose Silvester would like to find King Solomon’s Mines with Sir Henry.
D.Solomon had his diamond mines in a beautiful city northwest of England.
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Joan and Mary haven't seen each other_____ they left school five years ago.
A. as B. before C. after D. since
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Nearly five years ago, and with the help by our father, my sister and I planted some cherry tomatoes(圣女果)in our back garden. Since then—for all these years—we had been allowing tomatoes to self-seed where they please. As result, the plants are growing anywhere. The fruits are small in size, but juicy and tasty. There are so many that we often share them with our neighbors. Although we allow tomato plants to grow in the same place year after year, but we have never had any disease or insect attack problems. We are growing wonderfully tomatoes at no cost!
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All of my classmates ________ the Communist League（共青团）since 3 years ago. We are all proud of it and hope to make contributions to our country.
A.joined B.have joined C.have been in
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The wife: My husband and I have a daughter, Ann. She was born five years ago. I am taking good care of her. I like her toys to stay in the playroom. I want to clean up her messy room every night. But Ron doesn’t; he says it isn’t necessary. Often when I get home from work, I find toys all over the living room and Ann jumping off the sofa. I don’t care if Ron is nearby, these activities are unsafe.
The husband: I don’t know what’s wrong with my wife, she was so much fun before, but motherhood(母性) has turned her into a control freak(怪物). Every five seconds it seems Jilly’s checking on Ann to make sure she’s okay, and Jilly never gives Ann a chance to do everyday activities on her own. I want Ann to do some things by herself, if she falls down, I want her to stand up by herself. But Jilly wants to keep her in a bubble（安全罩）. We have many differences on how to raise our child.
1.What’s the name of the wife?.
A. Ann B. Jilly C. Joe D. Ron
2.The wife thinks it is________ for Ann to jump off the sofa.
A. boring B. safe C. dangerous D. funny
3.Ron thinks his wife used to be ________.
A. outgoing B. lovely C. careless D. fun
4.According to the article, what does Ron think of his wife now?
A. She is a good mother. B. She is a careless mother.
C. She is an overprotective(过分保护的) mother. D. She is an interesting mother.
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Several months ago， my husband and I were on an island for a long weekend with our five-year-old twin daughters. As we went back and forth about what to do next， our girls jumped in and told us exactly what they wanted to do. “We want to go to the butterfly museum，” said Emily and Hanna.
As soon as we walked into the main area of the museum， we saw thousands of beautiful butterflies. They all flapped their colorful wings.
My girls were jumping up and down， and I knew we had made the right decision to come to the museum. They were having so much fun.
I turned to our museum tour guide because I was curious (好奇的)， and asked， “How long do butterflies live?”
She said： “About ten days.”
“What can butterflies do in ten days?” I asked.
The guide stopped， looked at me， and said， “They make the world a more beautiful place.”
“Wow，” I said， “I never thought about butterflies like that. Thank you.”
After we said goodbye， I couldn’t stop thinking about what the guide had said. She was right. We all have something to offer the world with the time we have. When we focus our gifts on taking care of each other every day， we can make a difference.
Appreciate (欣赏) the impact you can have on your family， friends， co-workers and neighbors. Like a butterfly， you have your own way of making the world more beautiful for everyone.
1.There are ________ people in the writer’s family.
A. 5 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2
2.Where did the family finally decide to go?
A. To a butterfly museum.
B. To another island.
C. To visit friends at the museum.
D. Back to their home.
3.How long does a butterfly live on average?
A. A few weeks. B. A month.
C. About ten days. D. One day.
4.What did the guide think of butterflies?
A. She thought butterflies could do nothing for the world.
B. She was surprised to know the long lives of butterflies.
C. She felt sorry for the butterflies that live such a short life.
D. She really appreciated what the butterflies do for the world.
5.From the story， the writer tries to ________.
A. advise people to visit the butterfly museum
B. introduce us something surprising about life
C. encourage people to make a difference in the world
D. tell us about a wonderful experience with her family
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Several months ago, my husband and I were on an island for a long weekend with our five-year-old twin daughters. As we went back and forth about what to do next, our girls jumped in and told us exactly what they wanted to do. “We want to go to the butterfly museum,” said Emily and Hanna.
As soon as we walked into the main area of the museum, we saw thousands of beautiful butterflies. They all flapped their colorful wings.
My girls were jumping up and down, and I knew we had made the right decision to come to the museum. They were having so much fun.
I turned to our museum tour guide because I was curious (好奇的), and asked, “How long do butterflies live?”
She said: “About ten days.”
“What can butterflies do in ten days?” I asked.
The guide stopped, looked at me, and said, “They make the world a more beautiful place.”
“Wow,” I said, “I never thought about butterflies like that. Thank you.”
After we said goodbye, I couldn’t stop thinking about what the guide had said. She was right. We all have something to offer the world with the time we have. When we focus our gifts on taking care of each other every day, we can make a difference.
Appreciate (欣赏) the impact you can have on your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Like a butterfly, you have your own way of making the world more beautiful for everyone.
1.There are ________ people in the writer’s family.
A. 5 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2
2.Where did the family finally decide to go?
A. To a butterfly museum. B. To another island.
C. To visit friends at the museum. D. Back to their home.
3.How long does a butterfly live on average?
A. A few weeks. B. A month. C. About ten days. D. One day.
4.What did the guide think of butterflies?
A. She thought butterflies could do nothing for the world.
B. She was surprised to know the long lives of butterflies.
C. She felt sorry for the butterflies that live such a short life.
D. She really appreciated what the butterflies do for the world.
5.From the story, the writer tries to ________.
A. advise people to visit the butterfly museum
B. introduce us something surprising about life
C. encourage people to make a difference in the world
D. tell us about a wonderful experience with her family
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I bought my first computer five years ago. I used it _____________every day, and it became really slow.
A.even B.much C.almost D.just