A judge was working in his room one day when a neighbour ran in and said, “If one man's cow kills another's, is the owner of the first cow responsible?”
“It depends,” answered the judge.
“Well,” said the man, your cow has killed mine.
“Oh,” answered the judge. “Everyone knows that a cow cannot think like a man, so a cow is not responsible, and that means that its owner is not responsible either.”
“I am sorry, Judge,” said the man. “I made a mistake. I meant that my cow killed yours.”
The judge thought for a few seconds and then said,“ When I think about it more carefully, this case is not as easy as I thought at first. ”And then he turned to his clerk and said, “Please bring me that big black book from the shelf behind you.”
1.The neighbour asked the judge_______.
A.whether the first cow was responsible
B.whether the owner of the first cow was responsible
C.whether both cows were responsible
D.whether both the owners were responsible
2.When the neighbour reported that the judge's cow had killed his, the judge answered that______.
A.a cow was responsible
B.its owner was not responsible
C.neither a cow nor its owner was responsible
D.his cow was responsible
3.When the neighbour heard this, he told the judge that_______.
A.there was nothing happened
B.his cow had been killed
C.it was his cow that had killed the judge's
D.both cows had been killed
4.When the judge heard that his cow had died, he________.
A.got angry
B.said nothing
C.put his neighbor into prison
D.changed what he had said at first
5.In this story the judge was______.
A.a clever judge B.a humorist C.unfair D.foolish
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A judge was working in his room one day when a neighbour ran in and said, “If one man's cow kills another's, is the owner of the first cow responsible?”
“It depends,” answered the judge.
“Well,” said the man, your cow has killed mine.
“Oh,” answered the judge. “Everyone knows that a cow cannot think like a man, so a cow is not responsible, and that means that its owner is not responsible either.”
“I am sorry, Judge,” said the man. “I made a mistake. I meant that my cow killed yours.”
The judge thought for a few seconds and then said,“ When I think about it more carefully, this case is not as easy as I thought at first. ”And then he turned to his clerk and said, “Please bring me that big black book from the shelf behind you.”
1.The neighbour asked the judge_______.
A.whether the first cow was responsible
B.whether the owner of the first cow was responsible
C.whether both cows were responsible
D.whether both the owners were responsible
2.When the neighbour reported that the judge's cow had killed his, the judge answered that______.
A.a cow was responsible
B.its owner was not responsible
C.neither a cow nor its owner was responsible
D.his cow was responsible
3.When the neighbour heard this, he told the judge that_______.
A.there was nothing happened
B.his cow had been killed
C.it was his cow that had killed the judge's
D.both cows had been killed
4.When the judge heard that his cow had died, he________.
A.got angry
B.said nothing
C.put his neighbor into prison
D.changed what he had said at first
5.In this story the judge was______.
A.a clever judge B.a humorist C.unfair D.foolish
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One day a dentist was starting his morning work. Suddenly a man ran in. His face was red and he could only say “Quick! Quick!” The dentist thought he must be very ill. His assistant helped to make the poor man sit in a chair. The dentist gave the man some medicine to make him sleep. Then, he looked into the man’s mouth and pulled out all the bad teeth. As soon as the man woke up, he said in a low voice, “Quick, doctor, quick.”
“It’s all right now,” the dentist told him, “It’s over.”
“You don’t understand,” said the man, “I came to tell you your house is on fire.”
1.The story took place ____________.
A. in the morning B. in the afternoon
C. in the evening D. at night
2.When the man ran in, the dentist thought he must be ____________.
A. over B. ill C. all right D. rich
3.The man __________ after he took some medicine.
A. began to work B. began to cry
C. went home D. went to sleep
4. The dentist pulled ___________ out of the man’s mouth.
A. a tooth B. a bad tooth C. all the bad teeth D. all the teeth
5.The man ran in ___________.
A. because he was ill
B. because he wanted to sleep
C. to tell the doctor that he was all right
D. to tell the dentist that his house was on fire
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One day Mrs. Smith was sitting in her doctor‟s waiting room when a young boy and his mother entered the office. The young boy caught Mrs. Smith‟s attention 31 he wore a patch over one eye. She felt 32 at how natural he seemed to be even though he lost one of his eyes.
The doctor‟s office was very busy that day, so Mrs. Smith had an opportunity to have a chat with the boy‟s mother while he played with his toy soldiers.
In the end, Mrs. Smith took the chance to ask the little boy what had happened to his eye. He 33 her question for a long moment, and then replied, lifting the patch, “There‟s nothing wrong with my eye. I‟m a pirate (海盗)!” The n he returned to his 34 .
Mrs. Smith was there because she had lost her leg from the knee down in a car accident. Her 35 today was to check whether it had been OK enough to be fitted with a prosthetic (假肢). The loss had been 36 to her. Try as she would to be brave, she felt like a disabled fool. She knew that this loss should not have a bad effect on her life, but emotionally, she could not get out of the fear and sadness.
The word “pirate” changed her life. Immediately, she saw herself dressed as Long John Silver, a famous pirate, standing aboard a pirate ship. She stood with her legs planted wide apart. The ship rocked under the storm‟s force. 37 she stood firmly (稳固地). She smiled into a storm.
At that moment, the disabled image was replaced and her courage 38 .
She regarded the young boy with respect, who was just busy with his soldiers.
A few minutes later, the nurse called her. As she 39 on her crutches, the
boy noticed her leg. “Hey lady,” he called, “What‟s wrong with your leg?” the young boy‟s mother felt very sorry for her son‟s question.
Mrs. Smith looked down at her shortened leg for a moment. Then she replied with a smile, “Nothing. I‟m a 40 , too.”
1.A. however B. because C. so D. although
2.A. bored B. angry C. surprised D. tired
3.A. answered B. described C. explained D. considered
4.A. game B. choice C. action D. course
5.A. dream B. direction C. trip D. prediction
6.A. terrible B. lucky C. normal D. natural
7.A. Hardly B. Still C. Ever D. Never
8.A. developed B. broke C. lost D. returned
9.A. balanced B. fell C. fixed D. knocked
10.A. solider B. doctor C. mother D. pir ate
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An old man was going home late one night with his horse and cart after a day's hard work. When he was not far from his house, the light on the cart went out. He tried but could not mend it.
He was near his home, and so he went along the road without a light. When a policeman saw this, he stopped the old carter.
"Where's your light?" asked the policeman. "No one may take a cart along a road at night without a light. You know that. You've broken the law.
"I had a light," said the old man, "but it has just gone out."
"I don't believe that story," said the policeman. He took out a book and got ready to write. "What's your name and where do you live?" he asked.
"Please don't take my name," said the old man. "My house is just there. You can see it from here. I had a light nearly the whole way. I haven't come far without a light."
"You came all the way without a light. What's your name?"
The carter quickly took the policeman's hand and put it down on the top of the light. The light was still hot, and burnt the policeman's hand. He jumped and he was very angry.
"Now, what do you think?" said the carter. "Did I come all the way without a light?"
1.In the passage "Cart" is ___________.
A. something like a car B. something like a light
C. something pulled by a horse D. something with a light
2.The old man drove home ___________.
A. on the back of his horse B. late one night
C. very late every night D. with a policeman
3.Where did the policeman stop the old man?
A. Near his home. B. At the traffic lights.
C. Under a road light. D. Far from his house.
4.How did the old man make the policeman believe his words?
A. He made the policeman touch the light.
B. He jumped and shouted angrily.
C. He made the policeman angry.
D. He burnt the policeman's hands.
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An old man was going home late one night with his horse and cart after a day's hard work. When he was not far from his house, the light on the cart went out. He tried but could not mend it.
He was near his home, and so he went along the road without a light. When a policeman saw this, he stopped the old carter.
"Where's your light?" asked the policeman. "No one may take a cart along a road at night without a light. You know that. You've broken the law.”
"I had a light," said the old man, "but it has just gone out."
"I don't believe that story," said the policeman. He took out a book and got ready to write. "What's your name and where do you live?" he asked.
"Please don't take my name," said the old man. "My house is just there. You can see it from here. I had a light nearly the whole way. I haven't come far without a light."
"You came all the way without a light. What's your name?"
The carter quickly took the policeman's hand and put it down on the top of the light. The light was still hot, and burnt the policeman's hand. He jumped and he was very angry.
"Now, what do you think?" said the carter. "Did I come all the way without a light?"
1.In the passage "Cart" is ___________.
A. something like a car
B. something like a light
C. something pulled by a horse
D. something with a light
2.The old man drove home ___________.
A. on the back of his horse B. late one night
C. very late every night D. with a policeman
3.Where did the policeman stop the old man?
A. Near his home. B. At the traffic lights.
C. Under a road light. D. Far from his house.
4.How did the old man make the policeman believe his words?
A. He made the policeman touch the light.
B. He jumped and shouted angrily.
C. He made the policeman angry.
D. He burnt the policeman's hands.
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.An old man was going home late one night with his horse and cart after a day's hard work. When he was not far from his house, the light on the cart went out. He tried but could not mend it.
He was near his home, and so he went along the road without a light. When a policeman saw this, he stopped the old carter.
"Where's your light?" asked the policeman. "No one may take a cart along a road at night without a light. You know that. You've broken the law.”
"I had a light," said the old man, "but it has just gone out."
"I don't believe that story," said the policeman. He took out a book and got ready to write. "What's your name and where do you live?" he asked.
"Please don't take my name," said the old man. "My house is just there. You can see it from here. I had a light nearly the whole way. I haven't come far without a light."
"You came all the way without a light. What's your name?"
The carter quickly took the policeman's hand and put it down on the top of the light. The light was still hot, and burnt the policeman's hand. He jumped and he was very angry.
"Now, what do you think?" said the carter. "Did I come all the way without a light?"
1.In the passage "Cart" is ___________.
A. something like a car
B. something like a light
C. something pulled by a horse
D. something with a light
2.The old man drove home ___________.
A. on the back of his horse
B. late one night
C. very late every night
D. with a policeman
3.Where did the policeman stop the old man?
A. Near his home.
B. At the traffic lights.
C. Under a road light.
D. Far from his house.
4.How did the old man make the policeman believe his words?
A. He made the policeman touch the light.
B. He jumped and shouted angrily.
C. He made the policeman angry.
D. He burnt the policeman's hands.
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Jim is the son of a farm owner. One New Year's Day, when he was 15 years old, his father him to work on the farm for one year at his free time. Jim was with his father's idea. 'That isn't my job. I have schoolwork to do. ' At hearing this, his father said, 'I promise(答应) to give you the best present if you finish one year's work. , Jim thought for a while and . Starting one Saturday, the boy got up early and worked until evening, just like any other farmer. Time passed . Jim's crops grew very well. On the last day of the year, the father called his son to him, 'I'm happy to see that you have worked very hard the whole year,' said the father, Now, tell me you want.' The boy smiled and showed his father a big piece of bread made from his wheat. 'I've already got the present. No pains, no gains. I think this is what you wanted me to .
1.A. asked B. invited C. promised D. helped
2.A. happy B. unhappy C. excited D. familiar
3.A. a few B. so little C. too much D. too many
4.A. shall B. must C. need D. can
5.A. refused B. answered C. agreed D. began
6.A. hard B. hardly C. easily D. difficultly
7.A. fast B. quickly C. slowly D. immediately
8.A. that B. which C. how D. what
9.A. least B. worse C. best D. smallest
10.A. decide B. like C. take D. know
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Jim is the son of a farm owner. One New Year’s Day, when he was 15 years old, his father him to work on the farm for one year at his free time. Jim was with his father’s idea. “That isn’t my job. I have school work to do.” At hearing this, his father said, “I promise (答应) to give you the best present if you finish one year’s work.” Jim thought for a while and .
Starting one Saturday, the boy got up early and worked until evening, just like any other farmer. Time passed . Jim’s crops grew very well. On the last day of the year, the father called his son to him. “I’m happy to see that you have worked very hard the whole year,” said the father. “Now, tell me you want.”
The boy smiled and showed his father a big piece of bread made from his wheat. “I’ve already got the present. No pains, no gains. I think this is what you wanted me to .” His father was very pleased to hear that.
1.A. asked B. invited C. promised D. helped
2.A. happy B. unhappy C. excited D. familiar
3.A. a few B. so little C. too much D. too many
4.A. shall B. must C. need D. can
5.A. refused B. answered C. agreed D. began
6.A. hard B. hardly C. easily D. difficultly
7.A. fast B. quickly C. slowly D. immediately
8.A. that B. which C. how D. what
9.A. least B. worst C. best D. smallest
10.A. decide B. like C. take D. know
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Tom is the son of a farm owner. One New Year's Day, when he was 15, his father him to work on the farm for one year when he was free. Tom was with his father' s idea. "That isn' t my job. I have school work to do. " Hearing this, his father said, "I promise (许诺) to give you the best present if you ______ finish one year's work. " Tom thought for a while and ___ .
Starting one Saturday, the boy got up early and worked __ until evening, just like any other farmer. Time passed quickly. Tom' s crops (庄稼) grew well. ____the last day of the year, the father called his son to him. "I'm happy to see that you have worked very hard the whole year," said the father. " Now, tell me ____ you want "
The boy smiled and showed his father a big piece of bread made from his wheat (小麦). "I’ve already got the ___ present. No pains, no gains. I think this is what you wanted __ to know.” His father was quite pleased to hear that.
1.A. asked B. let C. made D. stopped
2.A. happy B. unhappy C. excited D. worried
3.A. much too B. so little C. too much D. a lot
4.A. shall B. must C. need D. can
5.A. said B. answered C. agreed D. began
6.A. hard B. hardly C. slowly D. difficultly
7.A. At B. On C. In D. By
8.A. where B. which C. how D. what
9.A. least B. worst C. best D. fewest
10. A. mine B. I C. my D. me
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Tom is the son of a farm owner. One New Year's Day, when he was 15, his father him to work on the farm for one year when he was free. Tom was with his father's idea. "That isn't my job. I have too much school work to do. " Hearing this, his father said, "I promise (许诺) to give you the best present you can finish one year's work. " Tom thought for a while and .
Starting one Saturday, the boy got up early and worked until evening, just like any other . Time passed quickly. Tom's crops (庄稼) grew well. On the last day of the year, the father called his son to him."I'm happy to see that you have worked very hard the whole ," said the father. "Now, tell me you want."
The boy smiled and showed his father a big piece of bread made from his wheat (小麦). "I've already got the present. No pains, no gains. I think this is what you wanted me to ." His father was quite pleased to hear that.
1.A. asked B. invited C. promised
2.A. pleased B. unhappy C. excited
3.A. Unless B. because C. if
4.A. refused B. answered C. agreed
5.A. slowly B. hard C. easily
6.A. student B. son C. farmer
7.A. month B. year C. day
8.A. what B. where C. how
9.A. smallest B. worst C. best
10.A. know B. take C. decide
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