Two men travelling through a forest together ...

Two men travelling through a forest together promised to help each other whatever danger threated them. They had not gone far ___1.___ a bear rushed at them from some bushes. One man was a good ___2.___(climb), and quickly climbed a nearby tree, but the other, ___3.____(see) that he had no chance alone against the bear, fell flat on his back and pretended to be dead.

The Bear came up to him, sniffed at him.The Bear thought the man was dead,so he went off into the wood again ___4.____ hurting him.When he had gone, the other traveler came down from his tree, and __5.____(smile) asked his companion what the Bear ___6.___(say) to him. "For I could see," he said, " that he put his mouth close to your ear."

"He told me to tell __7.____," replied the other, "that you were __8.____great coward(懦夫), and that in future I should not trust those ___9.__make fine promises, but will not stand by their friends in danger."

Don't trust fine promises __10.___ you are sure of the person who makes them.

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Two men were sitting together on a ship. They were on a long travel. One of them was a professor. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, and then the farmer said, “Let’s do something to pass the time.”

“What do you want to do?” the professor asked. “We can ask each other riddles.” The farmer said, “You start.” “Let’s make the rules first,” the professor said. “That’s not fair. You are a professor with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”

“That’s true.” The professor said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The professor thought about this, then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”

“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The professor man repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” “I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.

1.The story took place ____________.

A. on a farm　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. between two passengers

C. before a long plane journey　　 　 D. in a shop

2.What does the word “riddle” mean in this story?

A. something to win money.

B. something to help to make rules.

C. a difficult question to find the answer to.

D. a kind of game in doing business.

3.Why did the professor agree to give more money if he lost?

A. He made much more money than the farmer.

B. He was better at playing riddle games.

C. He was interested in making riddles.

D. He thought he knew more than the farmer.

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The two men made rules for their riddle.

B. The farmer was much cleverer than the professor.

C. The two men made their riddle game more interesting by paying it for money.

D. The professor knew the answer to his riddle.

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One evening, two young men were walking in the street together. They tried to find a chance to steal something.

The clock struck twelve. Most of the people went to bed. Quickly they came to a house and it seemed that everyone in the house had fallen asleep. Standing at the front gate, one said in English to the other in a low voice, "You wait here. I'll walk around to the back door and then get into the house."

Suddenly out of the house ran a dog, barking at them. The two men were very frightened and ran away as fast as they could. Finally, they stopped at a lonely place. The man said breathlessly, "It's too bad. I hadn't expected that the dog could understand English."

1.Why did the two men walk in the street one evening?

A. they couldn't fall asleep.

B. they wanted to steal something.

C. they would like to take a walk.

D. they went to visit their friends.

2.From the sentence "one said in English to the other in a low voice", we know that ____.

A. he didn't know English

B. he liked speaking English quietly

C. he couldn't speak aloud

D. he was afraid of waking up others

3.The dog ran out of the house and barked at them only because _______.

A. it understood English　　　　　　　　　　 B. it knew them

C. it found someone outside　　　　　　　　 D. both B and C

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Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said,“Let’s do something to pass the time.”

“What do you want to do?”the businessman asked,“We can ask each other riddles.”The farmer said,“You start.”“Let’s make the rules first,”the businessman said,“That’s not fair. You are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”

“That’s true.”The businessman said.“What do you want we should do?”“If you don’t know the answer to a riddle,you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer,I’ll　 pay you $50.”The farmer said. The businessman thought about this,then he said,“OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”

“I will,”The farmer said.“Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks,but only two legs when it flies?”The business man repeated the riddle,“What has three legs when it walks,but only two legs when it flies?Mm,that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.”He gave the farmer $100,then said，“Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks,but only two legs when it flies?”“I don’t know.”The farmer said and gave him $50.

1.The story happened 　　　　　 .

A. on a farm　　 B. in a shop

C. before a long plane journey　　 D. between two passengers

2.What does the word“riddle”mean in this story?

A. A difficult question to find the answer to.

B. Something to help to make rules.

C. Something to win money.

D. A kind of game in doing business.

3.Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?

A. He made much more money than the farmer.

B. He thought he knew more than the farmer.

C. He was interested in making riddles.

D. He was better at playing riddle games.

4.The farmer 　　　　　 .

A. enjoyed himself on his long journey.

B. didn’t want to pay even one dollar

C. spent all his money on the plane ticket.

D. won fifty dollars by playing the riddle game

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Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said, “Let’s do something to pass the time.”

“What do you want to do?” the businessman asked. “We can ask each other riddles.” The farmer said, “You start.” “Let’s make the rules first,” the businessman said. “That’s not fair. You are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”

“That’s true.” The businessman said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”

“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The business man repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” “I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.

1.The story happened ____________.

A. on a farm　　 B. in a shop

C. before a long plane journey　　 D. between two passengers

2.What does the word “riddle” mean in this story?

A. A difficult question to find the answer to.

B. Something to help to make rules.

C. Something to win money.

D. a kind of game in doing business.

3.Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?

A. He made much more money than the farmer.

B. He thought he knew more than the farmer.

C. He was interested in making riddles.

D. He was better at playing riddle games.

4.The farmer _________.

A. enjoyed himself on his long journey.

B. didn’t want to pay even one dollar

C. spent all his money on the plane ticket.

D. won fifty dollars by playing the riddle game

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The two men made rules for their riddle.

B. The farmer was much cleverer than the businessman.

C. The two men made their riddle game more interesting by paying it for money.

D. The businessman knew the answer to his riddle.

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Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said, “Let’s do something to pass the time.”

“What do you want to do?” the businessman asked. “We can ask each other riddles.” The farmer said, “You start.” “Let’s make the rules first,” the businessman said. “That’s not fair. You are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”

“That’s true.” The businessman said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”

“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The business man repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” “I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.

1.The story happened ____________.

A. on a farm　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. in a shop

C. before a long plane journey　　　　　　 D. between two passengers

2.What does the word “riddle” mean in this story?

A. A difficult question to find the answer to.

B. Something to help to make rules.

C. Something to win money.

D. a kind of game in doing business.

3.Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?

A. He made much more money than the farmer.

B. He thought he knew more than the farmer.

C. He was interested in making riddles.

D. He was better at playing riddle games.

4.The farmer _________.

A. enjoyed himself on his long journey.

B. didn’t want to pay even one dollar

C. spent all his money on the plane ticket.

D. won fifty dollars by playing the riddle game

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The two men made rules for their riddle.

B. The farmer was much cleverer than the businessman.

C. The two men made their riddle game more interesting by paying it for money.

D. The businessman knew the answer to his riddle.

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Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said, “Let’s do something to pass the time.”

“What do you want to do?” the businessman asked. “We can ask each other riddles.” The farmer said, “you star.” “Let’s make the rules first,” the businessman said. “That’s not fair. Your are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”

“That’s true.” The businessman said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”

“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The business man repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” “I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.

1.The story happened______. 　　　　　　　　 　　 .

A. on a farm　　 B. in a shop

C. before a long plane journey　　 D. between two passengers

2.What does the word “riddle” mean in this story?

A. A difficult question to find the answer to

B. Something to help to make rules

C. Something to win money

D. a kind of game in doing business

3.Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?

A. He made much more money than the farmer

B. He thought he knew more than the farmer

C. He was interested in making riddles

D. He was better at playing riddle games

4.The farmer________. 　　　　　 　　 .

A. enjoyed himself on his long journey

B. didn’t want to pay even one dollar

C. spent all his money on the plane ticket

D. won fifty dollars by playing the riddle game

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Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said, “Let’s do something to pass the time.”

“What do you want to do?” the businessman asked. “We can ask each other riddles.” The farmer said, “you star.” “Let’s make the rules first,” the businessman said. “That’s not fair. You are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”

“That’s true.” The businessman said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”

“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The business man repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” “I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.

1.The story happened______. 　　　　　　　　 　　 .

A. on a farm　　 B. in a shop

C. before a long plane journey　　 D. between two passengers

2.What does the word “riddle” mean in this story?

A. A difficult question to find the answer to

B. Something to help to make rules

C. Something to win money

D. a kind of game in doing business

3.Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?

A. He made much more money than the farmer

B. He thought he knew more than the farmer

C. He was interested in making riddles

D. He was better at playing riddle games

4.The farmer________. 　　　　　 　　 .

A. enjoyed himself on his long journey

B. didn’t want to pay even one dollar

C. spent all his money on the plane ticket

D. won fifty dollars by playing the riddle game

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阅读理解。阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said,“Let’s do something to pass the time.”

“What do you want to do?” the businessman asked. “We can ask each other riddles.” The farmer said,“You start.”“Let’s make the rules first,” the businessman said. “That’s not fair. You are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”

“That’s true.” The businessman said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”

“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The business man repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?”“I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.

1.The story happened ____________.

A. on a farm

B. in a shop

C. before a long plane journey

D. between two passengers

2.What does the word “riddle” mean in this story?

A. A difficult question to find the answer to.

B. Something to help to make rules.

C. Something to win money.

D. a kind of game on doing business.

3.Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?

A. He made much more money than the farmer.

B. He thought he knew more than the farmer.

C. He was interested in making riddles.

D. He was better at playing riddle games.

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The two men made rules for their riddle.

B. The farmer was much cleverer than the businessman.

C. The two men made their riddle game more interesting by paying it for money.

D. The businessman knew the answer to his riddle.

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A group of frogs were traveling through the woods,and two of them fell into a pit（深坑）.When the other frogs saw how____the pit was,they told the two frogs that they____as well wait to die.The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump____the pit with all their____.The other frogs kept telling them to____,and that they were as good as dead.Finally,one of the two frogs listened to what the other frogs said and____.He fell down and died.

The other frog continued to jump____and try his best.Once again,the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the ____and just die.He jumped even harder and finally____it.When he got out,the other frog said,"Didn't you____us?" The frog explained to them that he was a little____.He thought they were____him the entire time rather than advising him to stop the pain of struggle.

This story teaches us two____: First,there is the power of life and____in words.An encouraging word to someone who is____can lift him up and help him make it through.Second,a(n)____word to someone who is down can be what it takes to kill him.

Be careful of____you say.Speak positively to those who cross your path.The power of words is so great;it is ____hard to understand that an encouraging word can go such a(n)____way.Anyone can speak words that tend to rob（掠夺）another of the____to continue in difficult times.The individual who will take the time to encourage another is special.

1.A. deep　　 B. wide　　 C. dark　　 D. shallow

2.A. must　　 B. can　　 C. might　　 D. should

3.A. up of　　 B. down from　　 C. out of　　 D. up from

4.A. energy　　 B. power　　 C. weight　　 D. strength

5.A. try　　 B. stop　　 C. continue　　 D. jump

6.A. gave in　　 B. gave off　　 C. gave up　　 D. gave away

7.A. near　　 B. hard　　 C. fast　　 D. far

8.A. breath　　 B. pain　　 C. swim　　 D. relief

9.A. made　　 B. had　　 C. took　　 D. got

10.A. hear　　 B. tell　　 C. see　　 D. cheat

11.A. blind　　 B. deaf　　 C. dumb　　 D. disabled

12.A. blaming　　 B. threatening　　 C. criticized　　 D. encouraging

13.A. classes　　 B. theories　　 C. lessons　　 D. proverbs

14.A. death　　 B. happiness　　 C. sadness　　 D. love

15.A. out　　 B. short　　 C. down　　 D. strong

16.A. positive　　 B. enthusiastic　　 C. destructive　　 D. challenging

17.A. why　　 B. when　　 C. that　　 D. what

18.A. sometimes　　 B. sometime　　 C. sometime　　 D. sometimes

19.A. tough　　 B. short　　 C. easy　　 D. long

20.A. body　　 B. spirit　　 C. patience　　 D. intelligence

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