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When we were young, we would like to go to the circus to watch __________ pulling rabbits out of hats.

A.executive B.foreman C.stevedore D.conjuror

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We ________ go out when it rained.

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When we were young, we were brought up by our parents to _______ the table manners both at home and in public.

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Recently, we were given the opportunity to review a book written by a young author. When we received it, I noted how beautifully done it was. While often the case---we see beautifully written and illustrated books all the time---but how often do they come from a 10-year-old? Sewing a Friendship, written by a creative and talented young girl named Natalie Tinti, is such a book.

Developing friendships is an area that Natalie Tinti has researched in her own life. In her book, Sewing a Friendship, she tells what great things can happen if kids take a step toward friendship.

Tinti’s characters in Sewing a Friendship have colorful and creative personalities. Jonsy Jipsy loves singing and belly dance. Sokron Blossom lives in a neat and tidy world and loves to read fashion magazines. Meeka likes brain games and Nina is happy with her life and the music it brings her.

All but one of the characters seems happy with their lives. One of the girls, Kiki Shaver, was sad to live in a small home with her aunt and uncle. She had no friend and didn’t know how to make them. When four girls invites her into the circle of their friendship, it’s no wonder that Kiki is hesitant and uneasy.

The story continues as the four girls invite and accept a “ not so likeable” girl into their circle to win a fashion show. The girls feel a strong bond of friendship after the show. Kiki then understands that taking a step towards friendship is better than being alone. All the girls learn that by having the courage to include others, you can “ sew a friendship”.

Today, it seems that almost every news headline begins with a child’s suicide---or murder---because of being bullied(欺侮)，not having friends or family to discuss issues with and feelings of low self –respect. What’s causing these senseless terrible events? If more kids would invite the outcasts（被驱逐者） into their circle of friends, lives would be saved as well as pointed in another direction.

Natalie Tinti finds her voice in Sewing a Friendship ---and shows a talent that’s rare for such a young girl. Recommended reading for all young adult fans.

1. The first paragraph serves as a(n) ______.

A. background B. explanation

C. summary　　　　 D. introduction

2.The author seems to agree that ______.

A. bullying is the main cause of children’s suicides

B. we should not expect too much from friendship

C. friendship has the power to prevent sad events

D. one should not forget his old circle of friends

3.Which of the following words can best describe the ending of the story?

A. Disappointing.　 B. Unexpected

C. Uncertain.　　　　 D. Satisfying

4. The general tone(基调) of the passage is one of ______.

A. praise　　　 　 B. delight

C. complaint　　　 D. concern

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We still remember once _______ round the famous tower when we were young.

A. having taken        B. to be taken      C. to have taken         D. having been taken

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Once when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus (马戏表演）. One family between us and the ticket counter made a big impression(印象) on me. There were eight children, all probably under the age of 12. Their clothes were clean. The children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands.

The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted. He proudly said, “Please let me buy eight children’s tickets and two adult tickets so I can take my family to the circus.”The ticket lady told him the price. The wife’s head dropped, and the man’s lip began to quiver (抖动). The father asked, “How much did you say?”

The ticket lady told him the price again.

The man didn’t have enough money.

Seeing what was going on, my dad put his hand into his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on the ground (We were not wealthy either). My father reached down, picked up the bill, tapped the man on the shoulder and said, “Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket.”

The man knew what was going on. He wasn’t begging for money but certainly thanked the help in a difficult, embarrassing situation. He looked straight into my dad’s eyes, took my dad’s hand in both of his, and with a tear streaming down his cheek, he replied, “Thank you, sir. This really means a lot to me and my family.”

My father and I went back to our car and drove home. We didn’t go to the circus that night, but we didn’t go without.

1.Why was the writer impressed by(留下深刻印象) the family?

A. Because the family was very poor.

B. Because the family was very happy.

C. Because the family was very noisy.

D. Because the family was very large.

2.When the ticket lady told them the price, the wife　　　　 .

A. hardly heard　　 B. hardly understood

C. felt disappointed　　 D. felt confused

3.Which of the following words can be best used to describe the writer’s father?

A. Honest.　　 B. Kind.　　 C. Patient.　　 D. Careful.

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When my brother and I were young, my mom would take us on Transportation Days.

It goes like this: You can’t take any means of transportation more than once. We would start from home, walking two blocks to the rail station. We’d take the train into the city center, then a bus, switching to the tram, then maybe a taxi. We always considered taking a horse carriage in the historic district, but we didn’t like the way the horses were treated, so we never did. At the end of the day, we took the subway to our closest station, where Mom’s friend was waiting to give us a ride home—our first car ride of the day.

The good thing about Transportation Days is not only that Mom taught us how to get around. She was born to be multimodal (多方式的). She understood that depending on cars only was a failure of imagination and, above all, a failure of confidence—the product of a childhood not spent exploring subway tunnels.

Once you learn the route map and step with certainty over the gap between the train and the platform, nothing is frightening anymore. New cities are just light-rail lines to be explored. And your personal car, if you have one, becomes just one more tool in the toolbox—and often an inadequate one, limiting both your mobility and your wallet.

On Transportation Days, we might stop for lunch on Chestnut Street or buy a new book or toy, but the transportation was the point. First, it was exciting enough to watch the world speed by from the train window. As I got older, my mom helped me unlock the mysteries that would otherwise have paralyzed my first attempts to do it myself: How do I know where to get off? How do I know how much it costs? How do I know when I need tickets, and where to get them? What track, what line, which direction, where’s the stop, and will I get wet when we go under the river?

I’m writing this right now on an airplane, a means we didn’t try on our Transportation Days and, we now know, the dirtiest and most polluting of them all. My flight routed me through Philadelphia. My multimodal mom met me for dinner in the airport. She took a train to meet me.

1.Which was forbidden by Mom on Transportation Days?

A. Havinga car ride.　　 B. Taking the train twice.

C. Buying more than one toy.　　 D. Touring the historic district.

2.According to the writer, what was the greatest benefit of her Transportation Days?

A. Building confidence in herself.　　 B. Reducing her use of private cars.

C. Developing her sense of direction.　　 D. Giving her knowledge about vehicles.

3.Which means of transportation does the writer probably disapprove of (不赞成)?

A. Airplane.　　 B. Subway.

C. Tram.　　 D. Car.

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We were pretty _____ when we learned the _______ fact that an elephant would come to live in our school.

A．amazing, amazing    B．amazed, amazed    C．amazing, amazed    D．amazed, amazing

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We were pretty _____ when we learned the _______ fact that an elephant would come to live in our school.

A. amazing, amazing                     B. amazed, amazed

C. amazing, amazed                      D. amazed, amazing

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When we were young, my brother and I 　　 stay at home waiting for our mother every evening.

A. would　　　　 B. might　　　　　 C. should　　　　　　 D. Could

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