Looking almost as fresh as the day it was bou...

Looking almost as fresh as the day it was bought, this McDonald’s Happy Meal is in fact six months old. Photographed every day for the past six months by Manhattan artist Sally Davies, the kids meal of fries and burger hasn’t any signs of mould(霉菌) or decay(腐烂).

Sally put the Happy Meal on a shelf in her apartment and watched it with increasing shock. Even her dogs stopped trying to steal a free tasty snack.

“I bought the meal on April 10 this year and brought home to see how it changed,” she said. “I chose McDonald’s because it was nearest to my house, but the project could have been about any other fast food. The first thing that shocked me on the second day of the experiment was that it no longer gave out any smell. And my dogs stopped circling the shelf.”

Sally expected the food to go mouldy after a few days. In fact, Mrs. Davies’ surprise turned to shock as the food still had not shown any signs of decay after two weeks. “It was then that I realized that something strange might be going on with this food that I had bought,” she explained. “The appearance of the food did not change as the weeks turned to months. And now, at six months old, the food is plastic to touch. The only change that I can see is that it has become as hard as a rock.”

The experiment has brought her amusement rather than fear. “Maybe I would be frightened at seeing this if I were a meat eater.” she said.

1.Sally Davies kept the record of the McDonald’s Happy Meal by_________.

A. touching it

B. drawing pictures of it

C. smelling it

D. taking photos of it

2.Mrs. Davies didn’t have the feeling of fear because _________.

A. the experiment could prove nothing

B. she was a brave person

C. she didn’t eat any meat

D. this was not the case with all fast food

3.Before the experiment, Sally Davies had thought the food would_________.

A. turn into plastic

B. become tasteless

C. be covered with mould

D. be stolen by her dog

4.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A. McDonald is the most convenient food

B. McDonald’s Happy Meal tends to get bad easily

C. How to store the kids meal of fries and burger.

D. McDonald’s Happy Meal shows no sign of decay after six months

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It was the first day of second grade, and Sarah had been looking forward to this moment. The night before, she laid out her favorite clothes: a white coat and a bright yellow shirt.

When having breakfast, Sarah dropped some food on her shirt, so she had to change into her second-best clothes, blue jeans and a Jonas Brothers T-shirt.

After breakfast Sarah rushed to catch the school bus and when she was just reaching the door the bus driver opened it. The door hit right in Sarah’s face and blood dripped from her nose. The driver wanted to send her home, but she refused, "It is the most important day of the year! I can’t miss it!"

Before classes, Sarah went to her favorite swing. When rising high, she saw her best friend little Jack. She let go of the swing and waved to him with one hand. Unfortunately, she flew out of the swing and landed hard on the sand, breaking a leg and an arm. As she lay in the sand, she noticed a shiny thing on the ground beside her. With her good hand she took it.

When Sarah’ mother rushed into the ward she was surprised by what she saw: her girl was lying in bed with an arm and a leg in the splint (夹板), a broken nose, and blood stains on her second-best clothes. Expecting to see her child crying, she was confused when she saw a big, bright smile on Sarah’s face.

"Sarah, look at you!" her mother cried. "You were hurt so badly and why are you smiling?"

"Look, Mommy, I found a diamond!" Sarah laughed.

Life can be like that. It can be tough, even painful sometimes. But there are always treasures that make the pain worth suffering.

1.When Sarah went to school, she was wearing ________________.

A．a white coat and a Jonas Brothers T-shirt

B．blue jeans and a yellow shirt

C．a white coat and a yellow shirt

D．blue jeans and a Jonas Brothers T-shirt

2.Sarah fell off the swing because _____________.

A．she seldom played swing

B．she rose too high

C．she waved one hand to her friend

D．she was pulled down by her friend

3. When Sarah’s mother saw her in the ward she felt _______________.

A．upset             B．puzzled           C．relaxed           D．disappointed

4.Which of the following can be used to describe Sarah’s story?

A．Every cloud has a silver lining.

B．Nothing is impossible to a willing mind.

C．First think, then act.

D．No pains, no gains.

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We don’t need to do extra work this evening. The day’s work was almost ____ now.

A. at the end　　 B. at an end

C. at one end　　 D. in the end

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We don’t need to do extra work this evening. The day’s work was almost ______ now.

A．at the end         B．at an end          C．at one end         D．at our end

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We don’t need to do __ extra work this evening. The day’s work was almost at __ end now.

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We don’t need to do ___ extra work this evening. The day’s work was almost at ____ end now.

A. / ; an           B. an; an            C. the; the          D. the; /

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It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. Every day, my husband would ________ the process of trying to get water to the fields. Unless we saw some rain soon, we would lose everything.

On this day I learned the true lesson of ________ and witnessed the only miracle（奇迹） I had ever seen. I was in the kitchen _____ I saw my son, Billy, walking toward the ________. He was walking with effort, trying to be as quiet as possible. Minutes after he ________ into the woods, he came running back. I went back to make sandwiches, thinking that whatever he had been doing was completed. Moments later,, he was once more walking slowly toward the woods. This activity went on for an hour.Finally, I couldn’t help following him and saw the most amazing ________.

Several large deer stood in front of him. Billy walked right up to them. I almost ________ at him to get away. A huge deer was dangerously close. the deer didn't even move as Billy knelt down. I saw a tiny deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from , lift its head to lap up the water cupped in Billy’s hands. When the water was ________, Billy ran back to get more. It then became clear to me.

I stood on the edge of the woods, watching the ________ boy working so hard to save another life. As my tears began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops. It was as if the God himself was ________ with pride. The rain that day saved our farm just like the actions of one little boy who saved another.

1.A. take in        B. try on    C. set about      D. set up

2.A. waiting       B. offering        C. watering        D. raining

3.A. when B. while     C. until      D. before

4.A. fields B. house   C. woods   D. garden

5.A. jumped     B. climbed         C. fell         D. disappeared

6.A. though       B. besides         C. however       D. therefore

7.A. sign    B. scenery         C. view      D. scene

8.A. shouted     B. shot       C. looked  D. spoke

9.A. And   B. Otherwise     C. Thus      D. But

10.A. thirst        B. illness   C. heat      D. pain

11.A. lost  B. missing C. gone     D. missed

12.A. kind B. clever   C. smart    D. honest

13.A. raining     B. appearing      C. singing  D. crying

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This computer looks very similar to that one, but the salesman charged me almost_______ for it.

A．as many twice                          B．twice as many

C．twice as much                          D．as much twice

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It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn't see some rain soon we would lose everything.

I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers when I saw my six-year old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. He was obviously walking with a great effort... trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.

Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow purposeful long step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.

He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; being very careful not to spill the water he held in them. Branches and thorns slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I leaned in to spy on him, I saw the most amazing site.

Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift its head with great effort to lap up the water cupped in my beautiful boy's hand.

I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart I have ever known working so hard to save a life. As the tears that rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops... and more drops... and more. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God, Himself, was weeping with pride.

1.Why did the author follow her son?

A. Because there might be danger.

B. Because her son was doing a good deed.

C. Because she was curious.

D. Because she intended to help.

2.Which of the following statements is Not True according to the passage?

A. Rain was in great need.

B. Billy carried water with his small hands.

C. Billy walked into the woods and then returned over and over again.

D. There were few trees in the woods.

3.Which is the correct order of the development of the story?

① The author was moved to tears.

② Billy fed the water to the baby deer.

③ Billy walked towards the large deer.

④ It began to rain.

⑤ The author followed Billy into the woods.

A. ⑤③②①④　　　　　　　　 B. ③②⑤①④

C. ④①③②⑤　　　　　　 　　 D. ⑤②①③④

4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Importance of water　　　　　　 B. The water of life

C. How to save animals　　　　 　 D. Animals in danger

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It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth. If we didn't see some rain soon we would lose everything.

I was in the kitchen making lunch for my husband and his brothers when I saw my six-year-old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. He was obviously walking with a great effort... trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.

Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow purposeful long step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour: walking cautiously to the woods, then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.

He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked; being very careful not to spill the water he held in them. Branches and thorns slapped his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I leaned in to spy on him, I saw the most amazing sight.

Several large deer appeared threatening in front of him. But Billy walked right up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. And I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lift its head with great effort to lap up the water cupped in my beautiful boy's hand.

I stood on the edge of the woods watching the most beautiful heart I have ever known working so hard to save a life. As the tears that rolled down my face began to hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by other drops... and more drops... and more. I looked up at the sky. It was as if God, Himself, was weeping with pride.

1.Why did the author follow her son?

A. Because there might be danger.

B. Because her son was doing a good deed.

C. Because she intended to help.

D. Because she was curious.

2.Which of the following statements is Not True according to the passage?

A. Rain was in great need.

B. Billy carried water with his small hands.

C. There were few trees in the woods.

D. Billy walked into the woods and then returned over and over again.

3.Which is the correct order of the development of the story?

① The author was moved to tears.

② Billy fed the water to the baby deer.

③ Billy walked towards the large deer.

④ It began to rain.

⑤ The author followed Billy into the woods.

A. ③②⑤①④　　 B. ⑤③②①④

C. ④①③②⑤　　　 D. ⑤②①③④

4.At the end of the story, the author might experience different feelings Except that ________.

A. Billy was a pride

B. God was touched by Billy's activity

C. the rain should have dropped earlier

D. it was worthwhile to have given birth to Billy

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