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, 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, 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 brothers. Every year, they sent their mother expensive gifts on her birthday .They liked to show her how rich and successful they were.
The eldest brother ,Bill, had a lot of money and 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.A show B.A magazine C. An ad. D. A report
3.How many languages could the bird speak?
A. Five B. seven C. eight 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 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. 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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Amy had three sons, Dave, Bill and Bob. Every year her sons sent her expensive gifts on her birthday.
The eldest son Dave 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 (广告) 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 six languages and sing eight songs,” the man said.”
“.Really? I’d like to listen to it, “ Dave said.
The man made the bird talk in French and tell a joke in Japanese. Then the bird sang a beautiful song. Dave was very happy and paid eight thousands dollars for the bird. The next day Dave sent the bird 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._________ was the eldest son.
A. Bob B. Bill C. Dave D. Amy
2.What did Dave put in the newspaper?
A. A show B. A joke
C. An ad D. A report
3. How many songs could the bird sing?
A. Five B. Six C.Seven D. Eight
4.How much did the bird cost (花费) Dave?
A.$8 B.$80
C.$800 D.$8000
5.How did the mother deal with the bird?
A. She sold i.t. B. She played with it.
C. She ate it. D. She gave it to others.
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Amy had three sons, Dave, Bill and Bob. Every year her sons sent her expensive gifts on her birthday.
The eldest son Dave, 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 advertisement 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 six languages and sing eight songs." the man said.
"Really I’d like to listen to it," Dave said.
The man made the bird talk in French and tell a joke in Japanese. Then the bird sang a beautiful song. Dave was very happy and paid eight thousand dollars for the bird. The next day Dave 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.___________ is the eldest brother?
A.Bob B.Bill C.Dave D.Amy
2.How many songs could the bird sing?
A.Five B.Six C.Seven D.Eight
3.How much did the bird cost Dave?
A.$8 B.$80 C.$800 D.$8000
4.How did the mother deal with the bird?
A.She sold it. B.She played with it. C.She ate it. D.She gave it to others.
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Amy had three sons, Dave, Bill and Bob. Every year her sons sent her expensive gifts on her birthday.
The eldest son Dave, 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 can speak six languages and sing eight songs.” the man said.
“Really? I’d like to listen to it,” Dave said.
The man made the bird talk in French and tell a joke in Japanese. Then the bird sang a beautiful song. Dave was very happy and paid eight thousand dollars for the bird. The next day Dave 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. is the eldest brother?
A. Bob B. Bill C. Dave D. Amy
2.What did Dave put in the newspaper?
A. A show B. A joke C. An ad D. A report
3.How many songs could the bird sing?
A. Five B. Six C. Seven D. Eight
4.How much did the bird cost Dave?
A. $8 B. $80 C. $800 D. $8000
5. How did the mother deal with the bird?
A. She sold it. B. She played with it.
C. She ate it. D. She gave it to others.
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There lived two twin brothers called Sam and Tom. They were twins, but they were different in some ways. Sam loved sweets and Tom loved to eat spicy food. Sam was mommy's pet and Tom was daddy's pet. While Sam was generous, Tom was greedy!
As they grew up, their father wanted to give his money to his two sons. He wanted to share his money equally. However, Tom did not agree. He wanted more money.
Their father had an idea. He decided to organize a competition between the two brothers. And he ordered the two sons to walk as long as they could. They should return home before sunset. Whoever covered the longer distance and returned home before sunset would get more money. They didn't carry watches to calculate time.
Both started to walk a long way during a sunny day. Sam walked slowly and steadily(稳定地). Tom wanted to win over Sam, so he started to run faster.
It was noon and Sam decided to return so that he could reach home on time. However, Tom wanted to earn more money. He did not turn his way back home even in the afternoon. He kept walking on. Unfortunately, he could not get home before sunset. He lost the competition.
1.After reading the first paragraph, we can know ________.
A. both Sam and Tom liked sweets
B. Sam and Tom liked the same food
C. their parents didn't like Tom
D. Sam and Tom had different personalities
2.The underlined word “greedy” probably means “________” in Chinese.
A. 慷慨的 B. 贪婪的
C. 无畏的 D. 听话的
3.Who decided to organize a competition?
A. Their father. B. Their mother.
C. Their parents. D. Sam and Tom.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Their father wanted to share his money equally. However, Sam did not agree.
B. Sam carried a watch but Tom forgot to carry one, so he couldn't calculate time.
C. Whoever covered the longer distance and returned home earlier would get more money.
D. Whoever covered the longer distance and returned home before sunset would get more money.
5.What's the best title of the passage?
A. A Funny Competition
B. Two Twin Brothers
C. A Wise Father
D. A Rich Father
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Paul and Jason were brothers who lived and worked on neighbouring farms.For 35 years, they farmed side by side,sharing machinery and goods as needed,without a single problem.
However,one autumn,things changed.It began with a small disagreement about a horse,which grew into a big difference.The difference led to angry words,followed by weeks of silence(沉默) between the two brothers.
One morning there was a knock on Paul’s door.He opened it and saw a builder with his toolbox.“I’m looking for a few days’ work,”the builder said.“Are there any jobs here I could help with?”
“Yes,”answered Paul,very glad to see the builder.“I have a job for you.Look at that farm across the creek(小溪).That’s my brother’s farm. That creek used to be a grass field,but last week my brother dug a path from the field and made the creek.But I’ll go him one better.See that pile of wood? I want you to build me a fence,two metres tall,so I won’t need to see him any more.”
The builder said thoughtfully.“I think I understand the situation(情况) and I'll be able to do a job that makes you happy.”
Paul had to go into town that day and left the builder to his work.When he returned,the builder had just finished his job.Paul was surprised.There was a bridge, but not a fence, from one side of the creek to the other.
As Paul stood on the bridge, amazed,his younger brother Jason came across,and took Paul’s hand.“You are a good man to have built this bridge after a11 I've done,”said Jason.
Then,Paul,with tears in his eyes,said to the builder who was ready to go,“Thank you so much. Please stay.I have much more for you to do.”
“I’d love to.”the builder said quietly,“But,I have many more bridges to build.”
1.What was the cause of the disagreement between the two brothers?
A. The digging of the creek. B. A problem about a farm animal.
C. Who would pay for building the fence. D. Who owned the field between the farms.
2.The underlined expression“go him one better”in paragraph 4 means ·
A. help him out B. improve(改进) the situation
C. point out his mistake D. do something even worse
3.What do we know about the brothers?
A. They liked building bridges. B. They finally knew their mistakes.
C. Their farms were not very successful. D. They had been fighting for many years.
4.Why did the builder build the bridge?
A. He misunderstood Paul’s instructions.
B. He needed a way to get across the river.
C. There was not enough wood for the fence.
D. He wanted to bring the two brothers together.
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Paul and Jason were brothers who lived and worked on neighbouring farms.For 35 years they farmed side by side,sharing machinery and goods as needed,without a single problem.
However,one autumn,things changed.It began with a tiny disagreement about a horse,which grew into a major difference.The difference led to angry words,followed by weeks of silence between the two brothers.
One morning there was a knock on Paul’s door.He opened it and saw a builder holding his toolbox.“I’m looking for a few days’work,”the builder said.“Are there any jobs here I could help with?”
“Yes,”answered Paul,extremely pleased to see the builder.“I do have a job for you.Look at that farm across the creek(小溪).That’s my brother’s farm.That creek used to be a grass field,but last week my brother dug a path from the fiver and made the creek.But I’ll go him one better.See that pile of wood?1 want you to build me a fence,two metres tall,so 1 won’t need to see him anymore.”
The builder said thoughtfully.“I think I understand the situation and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you.”
Paul had business in town that day and left the builder to his work.When he returned,the builder had just finished his job.Paul was shocked.Instead of a fence there was a bridge,stretching from one side of the creek to the other.
As Paul stood on the bridge,staring in amazement,his younger brother Jason,came across,and took Paul’s hand.“You are a good man to have built this bridge after a11 I've done,”said Jason.
Then,Paul,with tears in his eyes,said to the builder who was packing his bag to go,“Thank you so much。Please stay.I have much more for you to do.”
“I’d love to.”the builder said quietly,“but,I have many more bridges to build.”
1.What was the cause of the disagreement between the two brothers?
A.The digging of the creek.
B.A problem about a farm animal.
C.Who owned the field between the farms.
D.Who would pay for building the fence.
2.The underlined expression“go him one better”in paragraph 4 means________·
A.do something even worse B.improve the situation
C.point out his mistake D.help him out
3.What do we know about the brothers?
A.They had been fighting for many years.
B.Their farms were not very successful.
C.They finally realized their mistakes.
D.They liked building bridges.
4.Why did the builder build the bridge?
A.He needed a way to get across the river.
B.There was not enough wood for the fence.
C.He misunderstood Paul’s instructions.
D.He wanted to bring the brothers together.
5.In what order did the following take place in the story?
a.The brothers stood on the bridge.
b.Jason dug the creek.
C.The brothers became angry with each other,
d.The builder asked for work.
e.Paul went into town.
A.b,c,e,d,a B.c,b,d,e,a
C.b,e,c,a,d D.c,d,b,a,e
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