A man who failed to return more than 700 children’s books to five different libraries in the county was put into prison. Yesterday he was set free after a book publisher agreed to post his bond (担保金) of $1,000. The publisher said, “There’s a story here. This is a man who loves books. He just can’t let go of them. He hasn’t stolen a single book. So what’s the crime? We think that Mr. Brush has a story to tell. We plan to publish his story.”
When asked why he didn’t return the books, Mr. Brush said, “Well, how could I? They became family to me. I was afraid to return them, because I knew that kids or dogs would get hold of these books and chew them up, throw them around, rip the pages, spill soda on them, get jam and jelly on them, and drown them in the toilet.”
He continued, “Books are people, too! They talk to you, they take care of you, and they enrich you with wisdom and humor and love. A book is my guest in my home. How could I kick it out? I repaired torn pages. I dusted them with a soft clean cloth. I turned their pages so they could breathe and get some fresh air.
“Every week I reorganized them on their shelves so they could meet new friends. My books were HAPPY books. You could tell just by looking at them. Now they’re all back in the library, on the lower shelves, on the floors, at the mercy of all those runny-nosed kids. I can hear them calling me! I need to rescue them. Excuse me. I have to go now.”
1.Why was the man put into prison?
A. Because the book publisher persuaded the police to do so.
B. Because he stole 700 children's books from the five different libraries.
C. Because he refused to return the books that he had borrowed.
D. Because he wanted to publish his story.
2.How did the man treat books?
A. He treated them as real people.
B. He treated them as his own children.
C. He treated them as his furniture.
D. He treated them as his job.
3.From the passage we can learn that the man is _____.
A. a thief B. crazy about books C. a writer D. unfortunate
4.What might happen after the man was set free?
A. He might stop borrowing books.
B. He might start a library of his own.
C. He might return all his books
D. He might go on borrowing books from libraries.
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A man who failed to return more than 700 children’s books to five different libraries in the county was put into prison. Yesterday he was set free after a book publisher agreed to post his bond (担保金) of $1,000. The publisher said, “There’s a story here. This is a man who loves books. He just can’t let go of them. He hasn’t stolen a single book. So what’s the crime? We think that Mr. Brush has a story to tell. We plan to publish his story.”
When asked why he didn’t return the books, Mr. Brush said, “Well, how could I? They became family to me. I was afraid to return them, because I knew that kids or dogs would get hold of these books and chew them up, throw them around, rip the pages, spill soda on them, get jam and jelly on them, and drown them in the toilet.”
He continued, “Books are people, too! They talk to you, they take care of you, and they enrich you with wisdom and humor and love. A book is my guest in my home. How could I kick it out? I repaired torn pages. I dusted them with a soft clean cloth. I turned their pages so they could breathe and get some fresh air.
“Every week I reorganized them on their shelves so they could meet new friends. My books were HAPPY books. You could tell just by looking at them. Now they’re all back in the library, on the lower shelves, on the floors, at the mercy of all those runny-nosed kids. I can hear them calling me! I need to rescue them. Excuse me. I have to go now.”
1.Why was the man put into prison?
A. Because the book publisher persuaded the police to do so.
B. Because he stole 700 children's books from the five different libraries.
C. Because he refused to return the books that he had borrowed.
D. Because he wanted to publish his story.
2.How did the man treat books?
A. He treated them as real people.
B. He treated them as his own children.
C. He treated them as his furniture.
D. He treated them as his job.
3.From the passage we can learn that the man is _____.
A. a thief B. crazy about books C. a writer D. unfortunate
4.What might happen after the man was set free?
A. He might stop borrowing books.
B. He might start a library of his own.
C. He might return all his books
D. He might go on borrowing books from libraries.
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What does the man want to do?
A. Buy a book on the Internet. B. Borrow a book. C. Return a book to the library.
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听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.Why does the woman come to see the man?
A. To return a book. B. To invite the man for dinner.
C. To ask for help.
2.How is the book according to the woman?
A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Just so-so.
3.Where does the conversation take place probably?
A. In the library. B. At the door. C. In the shop.
4.What will the woman do next?
A. Talk with the man. B. Give the man a lift. C. Buy some food.
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Boomerang children who return to live with their parents after university can be good for families, leading to closer, more supportive relationships and increased contact between the generations, a study has found.
The findings disagree with the research published earlier this year showing that returning adult children trigger a significant worsening in their parents’ quality of life and wellbeing.
The young adults taking part in the study were “more positive than might have been expected” about moving back home – the shame is reduced as so many of their friends are in the same position, and they acknowledged the benefits of their parents’ financial and emotional support. Daughters were happier than sons, often getting back easily to teenage patterns of behavior, the study found.
Parents on the whole were more uncertain, expressing concern about how they can arrange and manage it if their children continue to live with them. But they acknowledged that things were different for graduates today, who leave university with huge debts and fewer job opportunities.
The families participated in the study were middle-class and were more likely to view the achievement of adult independence for their children as a “family project”. Parents accepted that their children needed support as university students and then as graduates returning home, as they tried to find jobs paying enough to enable them to move out or even afford their own house.
“However,” the study says, “many parents and a little over half the graduates report day-to-day tensions (矛盾) about the prospects of achieving adult independence, which in a few extreme situations came close to conflict”.
Areas of disagreement included housework, money and social life. While parents were willing to help, they also wanted different relationships from those they had with their own parents, and continuing to support their adult children allowed them to remain close.
1.What is the finding of the earlier research?
A. Boomerang children made their parents happier.
B. The parents were looking forward to their children’s return.
C. The parents’ quality of life was not as good as before.
D. Boomerang children never did any housework.
2.The underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 2 may be best replaced by ___________.
A. cause B. gain
C. arise D. allow
3.What is the attitude of the college graduates towards returning home?
A. They are ashamed of turning to their parents for help.
B. They are glad that they could come back.
C. They are doubtful about whether they should return.
D. They are proud to be independent from the family.
4.What can be inferred as the reason for the “boomerang children” phenomenon (现象)?
A. The children want to keep in closer touch with their parents.
B. The parents are willing to provide support to their children.
C. It is harder for the children to land a satisfying job.
D. There is more housework needed to be done by the children.
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In that terrible earthquake, ______ who were killed was more than 60,000.
A.a number of people | B.many people | C.a large number people | D.the number of people |
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(题文)When will the woman return the book according to the man?
A. Next Friday. B. Next Saturday . C. Next Tuesday.
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The old man never fails to help___ is in need of his help.
A. whom B. who C. whoever D. whatever
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The old man never fails to help___ is in need of his help.
A. whom B. who C. whoever D. whatever
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We asked more than 200 teachers,children's authors,and children's literature experts to name the best picture books ever.We made a list based on their advice.Here are some of the books in the list.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff,illustrated by Felicia Bond
Who it's for: Grades PreK-2
What it's about: Oh,that hungry mouse.Once you give him the cookie,he will ask for a glass of milk,and then a straw(吸管)and then...The action is unstoppable!In the end,the mouse and the boy that gives him the cookie (and perhaps the reader) are extremely exhausted!With terrific pictures and a wonderful lead character,this book shouldn't be missed by little kids.
The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson,illustrated by E.B.Lewis
Who it's for: Grades 1-4
What it's about: This is a story about a fence(篱笆)that divides a white neighborhood from a black one and two little girls whose need for play and friendship allow them to cross it.It has a very deep theme.
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen,illustrated by John Schoenherr
Who it's for: Grades 1-5
What it's about: A classic example of child's expanding a simple walk into a glorious adventure.As a girl and her father hike through the moonlit night,the creatures they come across become exciting companions(同伴)for their owl hunt.
The Snowman by Raymond Briggs
The only wordless story on our list.
Who it's for: Grades PreK-2
What it's about:A great book to lead a child into reading.A fanciful story of a boy who makes and then befriends a snowman who both enters his world and takes him out for fun.
1.What do we learn about the mouse in the book by Laura Numeroff?
A. He always feels very hungry.
B. He doesn't easily get satisfied.
C. He doesn't look good in the pictures.
D. He loves moving here and there after eating.
2.What is most probably the theme of the book The Other Side?
A. Children love playing with each other.
B. Black children and white ones can be friends.
C. people should communicate with each other.
D. People in the neighborhood should be kind to each other.
3.Whose book would a child most probably read if he/she loves learning about different kinds of animals?
A. Laura Numeroff’s. B. Jacqeline Woodson's.
C. Jane Yolen's. D. Raymond Briggs's.
4.What makes The Snowman different from other books on the list?
A. Having no pictures. B. Being suitable for PreK kids.
C. Being a book that has no words. D. Having a wonderful lead character.
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More than 700 years ago,Scotland was fighting with England.The king of England wanted to ______ Scotland.He had a strong army so it was ______ for the Scots to fight.They lost many times,King Robert of Scotland had to run from the English army.
One rainy day,King Robert lay in an old house.He thought that he was not good enough to be king.He was so ______ that he didn't even see a spider(蜘蛛)near him.He ______ when he saw the spider climbing.It was trying to climb up its web at the top of the house but it fell down.
"How sad," thought King Robert."The spider is like me.It's not ______ enough."He watched while the spider climbed up again.It fell down a second time.
"Be careful,little spider,or you might die,"he said."Life is so hard.You'll never get back to your web."But the spider ______ again and again.King Robert watched while it ______ climbed back to its web.After an hour,the spider got to the web.
"You are such a great ______,"he said."If you can keep trying.I can too.I must keep on fighting.I won't let the English win."His ______ grew strong and they ______ the English army.Scotland was free.
Nobody knows if this is a true story.Many parents tell it to their children because they want them to keep trying.
1.A. leave B. control C. help D. visit
2.A. interesting B. difficult C. important D. necessary
3.A. surprised B. bored C. worried D. lonely
4.A. looked ahead B. looked out C. looked on D. looked up
5.A. old B. strong C. fast D. free
6.A. tried B. fell C. practiced D. cheered
7.A. finally B. easily C. slowly D. suddenly
8.A. player B. fighter C. soldier D. spider
9.A. army B. feeling C. opinions D. family
10.A. kept B. raised C. stopped D. joined
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