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One day after school Mr. Tillman found Philo Farnsworth making drawings on the blackboard in the school-room.
“What are you doing?” Mr. Tillman asked with interest. “ What are these drawings?”
“I want to invent things,” Philo answered, “and these are drawings of my first inventions.”
Mr. Tillman smiled to himself, “What is your invention?”
“I have an idea for a way of sending pictures through the air,” The boy answered. “Please just let me tell you about it. You are the only person who can understand what I have done.”
In 1922, even radio was new. The United States had fewer than 30 radio stations. But in 1922, a boy of 16 showed his teacher drawings for television!
In 1926, Philo worked as an office boy in Salt Lake City. Many important businessmen came into the office where he worked. One of these, George Everson , was from San Francisco. Like Mr. Tillman, Everson soon became interested in Philo. The shy, hard-working boy was like other office boys who Everson had known.
One evening Everson asked Philo to have dinner with him. After the meal, Philo began talking about his idea for Television. At first, Everson was not much interested in the invention. He listened only to be polite.
Many years later, Everson wrote a book telling about that evening with Philo. “As Farnsworth talked, he seemed to change,” Everson wrote, “His eyes lighted up , and he was no longer shy.” Talking freely about his invention, Philo Farnsworth was no longer an office boy--he was a scientist.
At the end of the evening, Everson was more interested than ever in Philo. And he was also interested in Philo’s idea for television.
After talking with Philo , Everson returned to San Francisco. There he brought together a number of important businessmen . Philo told them about his invention. The men became so interested in the young inventor that they gave $25,000 to help him work on his idea. Philo was only 20 years old, but here was his chance.
1.What kind of drawings was Philo making on the blackboard one day?
A. Drawings of his school-room. B. Drawings of his invention.
C. Drawings of his interest. D. Drawings for Mr. Tillman.
2.Philo’s new idea was to _______________.
A.tell his teacher all about his invention
B.show Mr. Tillman about his idea by drawings
C.send pictures through air
D.make other people see things by pictures
3.George Everson first became interested in Philo because he ________________.
A. did his work well as an office boy
B. was quite different from other office boys
C. was shy and did not work hard
D. was also interested in Philo’s drawings
4.When talking about his invention, Philo ____________.
A. listened to Mr. Everson politely
B. became more interested in the businessman
C. seemed to change his idea
D. looked like a scientist
5.Which of the following is true?
A.Philo made his television only four years later.
B.Mr. Everson helped Philo to invent the television with his own money.
C.Mr. Everson himself was an important businessman.
D.The businessmen in Salt Lake City gave Philo the money for his invention.
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One day，Mr．Li was reading a book in his office after school．To his surprise，a ball flew in suddenly and hurt him on the head．He took the ball to the window，but he only saw a group of boy students running away quickly and disappearing in a minute．He sat down again and continued his reading．As it got dark，it was time for him to leave for home．Looking at the ball，he wondered what to do with it．He knew the owner of the ball must be nearby and wished to get it back．He went downstairs and walked to the playground．It was at the center of the playground that he placed the ball with a piece of paper，on which he wrote “Be careful next time！”．Then he walked away．
The next morning，as Mr．Li opened the office door，he found the same piece of paper on the floor．Some words were added after his words：“Thank you for your kindness．Anyway，you are a clever fellow．”
1.What happened while Mr．Li was reading in his office？
A．The window was broken by a ball．
B．A ball hurt him on the head．
C．A ball hit the window．
D．The door was broken by a ball．
2.Why did the owner of the ball run away quickly？
A．He was afraid of Mr．Li．
B．He wanted to get the ball back．
C．He wanted to go home．
D．He went to look for the ball．
3.How did Mr．Li deal with the ball？
A．He took it home．
B．He put it in his office．
C．He put it back on the playground．
D．He had no idea about it．
4.According to the passage，we can know that ________．
A．Mr．Li is interested in reading
B．Mr．Li is too hard on his students
C．Mr．Li is good at playing sports
D．Mr．Li is a clever teacher with kindness
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One day, Mr. Li was reading a book in his office after school. To his surprise, a ball flew in suddenly and hurt him on the head. He took the ball to the window, but he only saw a group of boy students running away quickly and disappearing in a minute. He sat down again and continued his reading. As it got dark, it was time for him to leave for home. Looking at the ball, he wondered what to do with it. He knew the owner of the ball must be nearby and wished to get it back. He went downstairs and walked to the playground. It was at the center of the playground that he placed the ball with a piece of paper, on which he wrote “Be careful next time!". Then he walked away.
The next morning, as Mr. Li opened the office door, he found the same piece of paper on the floor. Some words were added after his words: “Thank you for your kindness. Anyway, you are a clever fellow.”
1.What happened while Mr. Li was reading in his office?
A.The window was broken by a ball. B.A ball hurt him on the head.
C.A ball hit the window. D.The door was broken by a ball.
2.How did Mr.Li deal with the ball?
A.He took it home. B.He put it in his office.
C.He put it back on the playground. D.He had no idea about it.
3.According to the passage, we can know that__________.
A.Mr.Li is interested in reading B.Mr.Li is too hard on his students
C.Mr Li is good at playing sports D.Mr.Li is a lever teacher with kindness
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One day, Mr. Smith drove his car to meet his friends at the station. When he found there was still quite some time before the train arrived, he 1. to take a short sleep. He was about to fall 2.when a young lady came and asked him the time. Mr. Smith opened his eyes and answered “half past eight”. With a “Thank you”, the woman 3.. After a short while this happened 4., so Mr. Smith wrote “I don’t know the time!” on a piece of paper and put it on the window of his car. But only a few 5. later, an old man came and woke him up, “Hi, young man, I can tell you the time, its nine o’clock now.”
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Dear Editor，
I'm a high school student. One day，on my way to school I found that along the river bank in Zhaowang River Park，the road was badly destroyed and some color bricks had disappeared，which would affect people's going out. ①Perhaps these bricks were carried away by some people nearby and kept by themselves. ②我对此事感到伤心。
Since the public facilities are often destroyed like that，I suggest that our government should repair the road as soon as possible and take some measures to protect these public facilities. And as to us students，whenever we find someone destroying our public facilities，we should make efforts to stop him or her in time. Only in this way can we have a more beautiful and comfortable city to live in.
Li Qiang
1.Li Qiang wrote the letter to ________ .
2.请将①处画线句子译为汉语。
3.请将②处画线句子译为英语。
4.What does Li Qiang think that the government should do?
5.判断正（T）误(F)。
Only for students，whenever we find someone destroying our public facilities，we should make efforts to stop him or her in time.
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Mr. Black will visit our new school building ______ two days.
| A．before | B．after | C．at | D．in |
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One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one cent left. He was so __________that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house. However, he was too nervous to say anything when a young ___________ opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much should I _________ for that?” “Nothing.” She replied. “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for __________.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger _________, but it also made him believe in God more because this woman was just like an angel sent by God. He was about to ___________before this point.
Years later the young woman became seriously __________. The local doctors had no idea how to cure her. They finally sent her to the big city, where ________ could be called in to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, who was ________as a doctor was called in for this case. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. __________, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room. _________ his doctor's coat he went in to see her. He ___________ her at once. He went back to the Doctors’ room and decided to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to her case.
After a long hard time, she was able to leave hospital. When the bill was sent to her room, she was __________ to open it because she knew that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, but a note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words, “Paid in full with a glass of ___________.” (Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly. Tears of __________ flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: "Thank You, God. Your love has spread(传播) through human hearts and hands.
1.A. full B. tired C. dirty D. hungry
2.A. woman B. man C. salesman D. actress
3.A. take B. cost C. pay D. spend
4.A. kindness B. bravery C. honesty D. smartness
5.A. surely B. emotionally C. mentally D. physically
6.A. give out B. give up C. put up D. put out
7.A. poor B. rich C. ill D. weak
8.A. specialists B. nurses C. ministers D. philosophers
9.A. helpful B. well-known C. well-behaved D. careful
10.A. Impatiently B. Clearly C. Immediately D. Silently
11.A. Had on B. Worn C. Put on D. Dressed in
12.A. recognized B. saw C. heard D. noticed
13.A. calm B. excited C. afraid D. pleased
14.A. water B. milk C. coffee D. tea
15.A. joy B. regret C. success D. sadness
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One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he had ten cents left. He was hungry so he decided to beg* for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his courage when a lovely young woman opened the door. He only asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How much do I pay you?"
"You don't pay me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught me never to accept the pay for a kindness." He said, "Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart." As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically*, but it also increased his believe in God and the whole human. He was about to give up and stop before this point.
Years later the young woman became fairly ill. The local doctors had no idea to deal with her illness. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists* can be called in to study her strange disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous was called in for the consultation*. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a light filled his eyes. Immediately, he got up and went down through the hospital hall into her room. Dressed in his doctor's uniform he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room and decided to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to her.
After Howard Kelly and his workmates worked hard for a long time, they won and the woman was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him for agreement. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:
"Paid." (Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly
Tears of happiness came down out of her eyes as she prayed* silently: "Thank You, God. Your love has reached everywhere through hearts and hands of the human beings."
1.Little Kelly felt when the woman opened the door for him.
A. surprised B. excited C. upset D. happy
2.The woman was saved at last because .
A. she wasn’t badly ill
B. Dr. Kelly helped her a lot and paid for her cost
C. the cost for her disease is only the cost for a glass of milk
D. other people knew that she was kind and gave her a hand
3.Which following isn’t mentioned in the article?
A. Dr. Kelly lived a poor life when he was young.
B. Little Kelly was thankful when he left the woman’s house.
C. Dr. Kelly didn’t remember the woman at all.
D. The woman believed in God very much when she saw the words written by Dr. Kelly.
4.What is the best title?
A. The Boy And The Woman B. A Glass of Milk
C. A Sick Woman D. A Strange Disease
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One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school found he had only one thin dime(一角硬币) left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve( 勇气) when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly and then asked, "How much do I owe (欠) you? You don't owe me anything," she replied. He said, “Then I thank you from my heart.”
Years later that young woman became seriously ill. The local doctors sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists(专 家 )to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled in his eyes. Quickly, he went to see her. He recognized her at once. He decided to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to the case.
After a long struggle, the battle was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words: Paid in full with one glass of milk.”
1.The boy sold goods from door to door because
A. he wanted to help support his family B. he did not have enough pocket money
C. he had to pay back a student loan D. he needed money for school
2.Which is true about the boy and the woman?
A. He was too shy to ask her for some water B. She thought he was not hungry but thirsty.
C. She never thought he would save her life later. D. She wanted him to pay for the glass of milk.
3.After Dr. Kelly knew who the woman was, he
A. began to take good care of her himself. B. decided to try his best to save her
C. told her she once gave him a glass of water D. ask for her bill and paid it off at once
4.Who paid the bill at last?
A. a volunteer B. the woman herself
C. the business office D. Dr. Howard Kelly
5.The best title of this passage is
A. A Warm-hearted Woman B. A Famous Doctor
C. A Glass of Milk D. Special Attention
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Mr. Hawkins, the headmaster, stopped Anna one day at the school gate.
“Now," he said,“ I want you to tell me the _______ , my dear. " Feeling something terrible had happened, Anna said slowly,“_______.”
“I have had a most _______ accusation(投诉) made against you by Mrs. Bond.”
“Mrs. Bond?” said Anna, not understanding. Janet Bond was a quiet little _______ of a Child. As far as Anna could remember she had never had _______ to speak an angry word to the girl.
“Mrs. Bond,” went on Mr Hawkins “told me that you scolded(责备) her daughter yesterday afternoon.
“Scolded?” cried Anna “I certainly didn' t do that. _______ not in school.” she added honestly
Mrs. Bond' s _______ is that Janet was a little late back to schoo1 in the afternoon. She said she
set out from home a little late.
“Just a minute.” said Anna, beginning to _______“She did come late, very late. I had marked
her _______, of course. Then she __________slowly in, when we'd started our paper-cutting, and I believe I said she was a nuisance(讨厌 ). She didn' t appear to hear, and was certainly quite __________.”
“A nuisance!” Mr Hawkins couldn't__________ it and asked,“You' re sure you said nuisance?”
“I may not even have said that,” Anna replied.“I was not angry at all at that moment---__________
I certainly didn' t scoId.”
“Mrs. Bond said that you called her child a 'nuisance', Is that true?”
“Indeed it isn' t.” said Anna. “The child-or the other-had __________ it up!”
After Anna's explanation, Mr Hawkins felt__________ . “Just as I thought, my dear, but of course I had to make sure.”
1.A. result B. truth C. news D. secret
2.A. Natura11y B. No way C. Exactly D. Certainly not
3.A. mistaken B. correct C. serious D. careless
4.A. mouse B. pig C. rabbit D. bird
5.A. courage B. chance C. time D. cause
6.A. At first B. At least C. In fact D. After all
7.A. explanation B. excuse C. story D. question
8.A. think B. imagine C. complain D. understand
9.A. absent B. present C. sick D. early
10.A. rushed B. jumped C. walked D. pushed
11.A. sad B. tired C. cheerful D. proud
12.A. guess B. repeat C. follow D. believe
13.A. as B. and C. but D. or
14.A. put B. picked C. looked D. made
15.A. interested B. satisfied C. disappointed D. surprised
