Mr. and Mrs. George and Olivia Ransom bought ...

Mr. and Mrs. George and Olivia Ransom bought an old house, and were spending time fixing it up. The walls needed painting and the wooden floorboards needed replacing.

One day, they pulled up some old floorboards and were surprised to see a case under the floor. They pulled it out, dusted it off and opened it. It was full of old newspapers from the year 1977. George and Olivia were fascinated to read the news stories from that time. But as they took the newspapers out, they noticed a black box at the bottom of the case. It was locked.

Then Olivia remembered that there were some old things in the kitchen. There was a cup with old keys in it , She ran to get the cup, took out the keys and tried them in the lock . One of them opened it

The box was full of jewellery (珠宝). There were necklaces and rings of silver and gold. Olivia and George were amazed. Who put the jewellery there, and why? Who did it belong to?

George remembered a story in the old newspapers. He quickly found it again and they read it together.

“That name — Jensen, ”said George. “ It's familiar to me — why? ”

“The old lady who sold the house to us! ” replied Olivia. “Her name was Mrs. Jensen. She told us her husband died in 1978 and he was a jeweller.”

“That's strange,” said George. “I wonder, was there really a jewellery theft? Or did Stanley Jensen hide the jewellery under his own house? But why..?”

1.When did George and Olivia find the black box?

A.During the time that they were painting the old walls.

B.At the time that they took out the old newspapers.

C.After the couple recovered the old floor.

D.After they got the key and opened the case.

2.According to a story in the old newspapers, what happened to the jewellery?

A.It was hidden somewhere in the house. B.It was given to Mrs Jensen as a present,

C.The jewellery had been stolen by thieves. D.Detectives gave it back to Stanley Jensen.

3.What do you know about George and Olivia?

A.They were a little poor people. B.They met Mr. Jensen not long ago.

C.They never liked to read the news. D.They repaired the house themselves.

4.What can we infer (推断) according to this story?

A.The old lady knew all about the jewellery.

B.George and Olivia might keep the jewellery as their own.

C.Someone put the newspapers in the case after April 1977.

D.The jeweller may have hidden the jewellery under his own house.

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Since her husband died , Mrs. Jackson 1. 　　 （live）alone in her big old house . The house was bought by her husband almost fifty years ago. For the sake of safety , her daughter has tried hard to ask her to sell the house 2. 　　 　 buy a new and small one in the town . But Mrs. Jackson doesn’t like the idea . She says that she has to look after her　 3. 　　 (husband) old house . But these days , she often hears of stories about unknown people 4. 　　 steal things around here.

That was 　 5. 　　 cold day before Christmas Eve . Around four o’clock in the afternoon , Mrs. Jackson was enjoying the Christmas music 6. 　　 　 someone knocked at the door . She heard the sound but didn’t move . Another knock . Who could it be ? Mrs. Jackson was a bit afraid . She decided not to answer the door but kept 7. 　　 　 (wait) .

One minute another minute and yet another minute , 8. 　　 (something) happened and no more knocks . She walked quietly to the door , and listened . She heard nothing but the wind outside . She 　 9. 　　 (slow) unfastened (打开) the door and watched through the crack (缝隙) . She then gave a surprised cry and threw the door wide open ! At the door , she saw a tall , beautiful Christmas! Under the tree was a Christmas card with these 　 10. 　　 (word) :

Merry Christmas !

Your new neighbour

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Since her husband died, Mrs. Jackson has lived alone in her big old house. The house was bought by her husband almost fifty years ago. Her daughter has tried hard to ask her to sell the house and buy a n__1.____ and small one in the town. B___2.____Mrs. Jackson doesn’t like the idea. She says that she has to look after her h__3.____ old house. But these days, she often hears of stories about unknown people who steal things around here.

That was a cold day before Christmas Eve. Around four o’clock in the afternoon, Mrs. Jackson was e_4.___ the Christmas music when someone knocked at the door. She h__5.____ the sound but didn’t move. Another knock. Who could it be? Mrs. Jackson was a bit a___6.____. She decided not to answer the door but kept waiting.

One minute another minute and yet another minute, n_7.___ happened and no more knocks. She walked q__8.__ to the door, and listened. She didn’t hear anything but the wind outside. She slowly opened the door and watched through the crack (缝隙) . She then gave a surprised cry and threw the door wide open! At the door, she saw a tall, beautiful Christmas t__9.___! Under the tree was a Christmas card w__10.___ these words:

Merry Christmas !

Your new neighbour

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Since her husband died, Mrs. Jackson has lived alone in her big old house. The house was bought by her husband almost fifty years ago. Her daughter has tried hard to ask her to sell the house and buy a n___1.____ and small one in the town. B___2.___Mrs. Jackson doesn’t like the idea. She says that she has to look after her h__3.___ old house. But these days, she often hears of stories about unknown people who steal things around here.

That was a cold day before Christmas Eve. Around four o’clock in the afternoon, Mrs. Jackson was e_4.____ the Christmas music when someone knocked at the door. She h__5.____ the sound but didn’t move. Another knock. Who could it be? Mrs. Jackson was a bit a__6.___. She decided not to answer the door but kept waiting.

One minute another minute and yet another minute, n_7.__ happened and no more knocks. She walked q___8.___ to the door, and listened. She didn’t hear anything but the wind outside. She slowly opened the door and watched through the crack (缝隙) . She then gave a surprised cry and threw the door wide open! At the door, she saw a tall, beautiful Christmas t__9.____! Under the tree was a Christmas card w_10.___ these words:

Merry Christmas !

Your new neighbour

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Mr. Smith was an old miser (守财奴). He had a lot of16, but he never bought anything17. He and his wife lived in an old house outside the town. He often went to the shop18in order to save some money. In the 19, as soon as it was dark in the room, he20. He had no TV but bought a cheap radio and often 21 the advertisements.

The old man had no22, his wife was often ill. He wouldn’t send her to the hospital. He thought he would23much to the doctors if they looked her over. He bought a few medical books and bought some 24for her.

One night, Mrs. Smith felt unwell. She had got a bad headache. She asked her husband to 25a doctor, but he didn’t agree. He brought out some pills and made her  26them. But it was no use.

The old woman began to27at home. Mr. Smith locked the door and went in another room and 28there. The next morning, when he woke up, he came into her 29to see if she was all right. But he found the poor woman had died. He hurried to the telephone, but30his mind at once. He ran out and shouted to the servant (佣人), “Don’t cook breakfast for Mrs. Smith this morning, Linda!”

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Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and their children Larry and George went to Big Mountains by car for Thanksgiving. Soon Father stopped the car. “Here we are！” he said.

There was a large house in front of them with a big chimney(烟囱) at the back wall. Behind the house on the left, there was a small apple garden and on the right there were big trees.

When Father gave the children the keys, they jumped out of the car, ran to the house to open the door and went in. There was a large sitting room and a kitchen downstairs. There was a big fireplace in the corner of the room. The kitchen was small but nice with a fridge at the left wall. They began to clean the house and then put the food in the fridge. Then they went for a long walk into the forest.

The family came back much later and Larry shouted, “Our front door is open！” They came in and went into the kitchen. “The fridge is open！” shouted George. “And there is no fish or fruit in the fridge，” Mother said.

“I know what happened. While we were out we had our food stolen，” said Mr. Jackson. “I'm going to call the police.”

Soon the police officer came. He looked everywhere in the house and in the garden. Then he looked up at the chimney.

“Start a fire in the fireplace，” said the policeman. “Then come out to watch your chimney.”

Mr. Jackson started a fire in the fireplace. Suddenly out jumped a little raccoon(浣熊) from the chimney to a tree and was gone. “I can't believe my eyes. How cute it is！” said Mr. Jackson.

“Now you know who stole your food，” said the policeman.

1.Why did the Jackson family go to Big Mountains?

A. To take apples home.

B. To see animals.

C. To spend their holiday.

D. To visit their friends.

2.What did the Jackson family do after they put the food in the fridge?

A. They took a walk.

B. They cleaned the house.

C. They had a meal.

D. They watered apple trees.

3.The policeman asked Mr. Jackson to start a fire to ________．

A. cook some food

B. keep them warm

C. warn the animal to run away

D. drive the raccoon out

4.How did Mr. Jackson feel when he saw the raccoon?

A. Angry.　　 B. Surprised.

C. Nervous.　　 D. Scared.

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Mr. Smith works in a company. He has neither a wife nor a child. And he l1. in an old house alone(独自). He likes nothing but drinking. He almost s2. all of his money on drinks. One evening, Mr. Smith m3. a friend of his on the street. The man asks him to have dinner in a restaurant. He is very happy and d4. a lot. When they finish the meal, Mr. Smith can hardly (几乎不) walk. His friend has to s5. a taxi and asks the driver to take him home. Soon the taxi a6. at the door of his house. With the help of the driver, he gets out “Thank you, sir.” says Mr. Smith. “And I can open the door by m7..” The taxi driver then goes a8.. But Mr. Smith can’t put the key into the keyhole. He tries many times, but fails(失败). At that time, a policeman passes(经过) there. “Can I help you o9. the door, sir？” asks the policeman. “Thank you.” says Mr. Smith “My house is circling(转动) now. If you can stop it from m10., I can open the door by myself.

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Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material. These gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others.　 George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new. Losing this favourite thing was almost like losing a child to him. Bad luck! George lost his expensive gloves on New Year’s Day....

Back home, George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones again, he would have to replace (换) them very soon. If he bought a new leather pair, it would cost $50 now. He was sad that people no longer returned things they found on the road.

After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he went into Value Mart again to see if his gloves had been returned to the Lost and Found Office(失物招领处). “What colour are they?” the woman in the office asked again. “Black,” he gave the same answer.

She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of men's leather gloves. “Are they?” “Yes! Those are mine!”

George explained, with great joy in his eyes.

1.Why did George decide to buy the expensive gloves?

A. Because they were black.

B. Because they made him feel good before others.

C. Because they have a long history.

D. Because they are much cheaper.

2.The leather gloves looked new after years because ____.

A. George took very good care of them

B. they were soft and warm

C. they were expensive

D. George washed them with water.

3.About old George, which of the following is true?

A. He was a very rich man.

B. He never bought cheap gloves.

C. He believed somebody would return the gloves to him.

D. He hadn’t expected to get his gloves back.

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Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material. Those gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others.

George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new. Losing this favourite thing was almost like losing a child to him.

Bad luck! George lost his expensive gloves on New Year's Day.

…

Back home. George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones again, he would have to replace (更换) them very soon. If he bought a new leather pair, it would cost $50 now. He was upset that people no longer returned things they found on the road.

After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he went into Value Mart again to see if his gloves had been returned to the Lost and Found Office (失物招领处).

"What colour are they?" the woman in the office asked again.

"Black," he gave the same answer. She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of men's leather gloves. "Are they?"

"Yes! Those are mine!" George explained, with great joy in his eyes.

1.When did George buy the leather gloves?

A. On New Year's Day.             B. Before the holiday.

C. Ten years ago.                  D. In the winter.

2.Why did George decide to buy the expensive gloves?

A. Because they were black.

B. Because they made him feel good before others.

C. Because they had a long history

D. Because they were much cheaper.

3.The leather gloves looked new after years because _______.

A. George took very good care of them.

B. they were soft and warm.

C. they were expensive.

D. George washed them with water.

4.How did George feel when he got home on New Year's Day?

A. He was happy.     B. He felt nice     C. He was thankful    D. He felt upset

5.About old George, which of the following is true?

A. He was a very rich man

B. He never bought cheap gloves

C. He believed somebody would return the gloves to him

D. He hadn't ecpected to get his gloves back.

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Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man­made material. Those gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others.

George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new. Losing this favourite thing was almost like losing a child to him.

Bad luck! George lost his expensive gloves on New Year's Day.

Back home, George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones again, he would have to replace (更换) them very soon. If he bought a new leather pair, it would cost $50 now. He was upset that people no longer returned things they found on the road.

After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he went into Value Mart again to see if his gloves had been returned to the Lost and Found Office (失物招领处).

“What colour are they？” the woman in the office asked again.

“Black，” he gave the same answer. She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of men's leather gloves. “Are they？”

“Yes! Those are mine！” George explained, with great joy in his eyes.

1.When did George buy the leather gloves?

A. On New Year's Day.　 B. Before the holiday.

C. Ten years ago.　 D. In the winter.

2.Why did George decide to buy the expensive gloves?

A. Because they were black.

B. Because they made him feel good before others.

C. Because they had a long history.

D. Because they were much cheaper.

3.The leather gloves looked new after years because ________.

A. George took very good care of them

B. they were soft and warm

C. they were expensive

D. George washed them with water

4.How did George feel when he got home on New Year's Day?

A. He was happy.　 　　 B. He felt nice.

C. He was thankful.　　 D. He felt upset.

5.About old George, which of the following is true?

A. He was a very rich man.

B. He never bought cheap gloves.

C. He believed somebody would return the gloves to him.

D. He hadn't expected to get his gloves back.

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