It was a cold winter afternoon before Christm...

It was a cold winter afternoon before Christmas. My parents and I were sitting on the bench (长椅) at Washington Union Station, waiting for the train. A boy sat near us. His old jacket and dirty hands seemed to show that he was homeless.

“He must be cold and hungry. Maybe I should help him,” I said to myself.

Just at that time, a man walked to him, “Excuse me, I bought two boxed meals for my son and me, but one is enough for us. We hate to waste food. Can you help us?”He handed the boy a boxed meal.

The boy thanked him and opened the box happily. Suddenly he stopped. He ran to an old woman in dirty clothes, “A man brought me this warm meal but I just finished eating. Can you help me?” He placed the box in the old woman's hands.

“Sure, son, but you need to share the sandwich and cake with me. It's too much for me.”

We were all touched. Dad went away and soon returned with two cups of coffee and a salad. He went to the boy and the woman, “Excuse me ...”

I ran into a supermarket and bought something with my money. It was so cold that afternoon but I felt warm inside.

1.The story happened at a _____.

A. bus stop B. restaurant C. train station

2.The underlined word “us” in Paragraph 3 refers to _____.

A. the man and his son B. the man and the boy C. the boy and the man’s son

3.The boy gave the boxed meal to the old woman because _____.

A. he wanted to eat her food B. he wanted to help her C. He didn’t like the food.

4.What can we learn from the story?

A. Good things come to those who wait.

B. We should ask for help when in trouble.

C. A small act of kindness can make a big difference.

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It was a cold winter afternoon before Christmas. My parents and I were waiting for the train. There were many people inside the waiting hall .

A boy sat nearby. His worn jacket, pale face, dirty hands all seemed to tell me that he was homeless.

"He must be cold and hungry. Maybe I should help him," I said to myself.

1. .

"Excuse me," the man bent down. "My wife and I bought two meal boxes but one was enough for us. We hate to waste good food. Can you help us out and put this to use?" He handed the boy a meal box.

2. .Suddenly he stopped and looked outside. There, at the door, I saw an old man in rags-in a worn sweater and open shoes, entering the hall.

Putting the meal box aside, the boy stood up and helped the old man to his seat. "A gentleman brought me this warm meal but I just finished eating. I hate to waste good food. Can you help me out?" He placed　 the still-warm meal box in the old man's hands without waiting for an answer.

"Sure, son, but if only you share that sandwich with me. 3. ."

We were all touched. Dad went away and soon returned with cups of hot chocolate and a big pizza. Mum and Dad went up to those in rags, "Excuse me..."

I rushed into a KFC and took out my pocket money. 4. ,but I felt much warmer than I had ever thought possible.

A.It was so cold that afternoon

B.It's too much for a man at my age.

C.The boy thanked them and opened the box with joy and care.

D.Just at that moment, a well-dressed young couple walked towards him.

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It was a cold winter afternoon before Christmas. My parents and I sat on the bench in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station, waiting for the train. Inside the waiting hall were many people.

A boy sat nearby. His worn jacket, pale face, dirty hands all seemed to tell me that he was homeless.” He must be cold and hungry. Maybe I should help him,” I said to myself. Just at that moment, a well-dressed young couple walked towards him.” Excuse me,” the man bent down. “My wife and I bought two meal boxes but one was enough for us. We hate to waste good food. Can you help us out and put this to use?” he handed the boy a meal box. The boy thanked them and opened the box with joy and care. Suddenly he stopped.

In the direction to which he looked, I saw an old man in rags-in a worn sweater, worn trousers and open shoes, coming into the hall. Putting the meal box aside, the boy stood and helped the old to his seat. He took off his jacket and covered it on the old man’s shoulders,

saying, “A gentleman brought me this warm meal but I just finished eating. I hate to waste good food. Can you help me out?” He placed the still-warm meal box in the old man’s hands without waiting for an answer.” Sure, son, but if only you share that sandwich with me. It’s too much for a man at my age. ”

We were all touched. Dad went away and soon returned with cups of hot chocolate and a big pizza. Mum and dad went up to those rags, “Excuse me…”

I rushed into a KFC and took out my pocket money. It was so cold that afternoon but I felt much warmer than I had ever thought possible.

1.Who gave the boy a meal box?

A．The young woman. B．The old man.

C．The young man.　 D．Mum and Dad.

2.Why didn’t the boy have the meal?

A．He was not hungry.

B．He wanted to help the old man.

C．He didn’t like the food.

D．He saw a sandwich in the meal box.

3.The underlined word “touched” means :

A. 触碰　　 B.触感　　 C.联系　　 D触动

4.What did the writer most probably do at the end of the story?

A. He bought some food for the homeless.

B. He told his story to the people in the KFC.

C. He gave his pocket money to the homeless.

D. He asked the other passengers to help the homeless.

5.What’s the best title for the passage ?

A. A Poor Boy　　 B.A Worn Jacket

C. A Big Pizza 　 D. A Warm Meal Box

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It was Christmas Eve. It was very cold. A 1  girl was selling flowers on the street. Her parents were ill, 2  she had to get money 3  food. She felt cold and hungry. She 4  in front of a beautiful house. The girl knocked at the door and a man came out. She asked him if he 5 some flowers. The man said he didn’t want any. She left the house and felt tired. She sat down at the foot of 6  tall wall. She looked at the flowers. The flowers smelled very nice. She suddenly had a strange feeling. She felt she was becoming light, and slowly she began to fly into the sky. She flew higher and higher and at last she found 7  above the clouds. A group of people were coming to meet her. At the head of them was her granny. Granny welcomed her and asked her 8  she didn’t stay at home. The girl told her that she 9  to sell flowers to get money because her parents were badly ill. Granny told her not to worry and gave her 10  of beautiful clothes and delicious food. The girl laughed happily.

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It was a cold and snowy morning after the winter vacation. Actually, it was my _______ day at my new school. I was walking slowly and _______ about lots of things. It was early and there weren't many people on the road. A _______ on a bike passed me quickly. She was _______ on ice when suddenly she fell off her bike a few steps in front of me. She was trying hard to get up but _______ again. Without thinking, I _______ and helped her stand up. She said　 “_______” with a smile and then rode away. The words “Thank you” _______ me and this small event made me feel less nervous about my new _______.

Finally, I got to school. The teacher led me to the classroom and asked me to sit down beside a girl. I was so nervous. I knew some of the students were looking at ________ but I didn't dare to look at them. Soon the first class started. It was English. They used a(n) ________ textbook from my old school and I didn't have a copy. As I was wondering what to do, a ________ appeared in front of me. “Let's ________, ” the girl next to me said. “And hi, I'm Carrie.” I looked up. It was the girl I helped this morning. What a ________!

________, we became good friends. She was my first and best friend at my new school. Helping her also helped me find a friend.

1.A.only B.first C.last D.personal

2.A.worrying B.talking C.reading D.hearing

3.A.boy B.girl C.teacher D.friend

4.A.walking B.skating C.riding D.running

5.A.tried B.passed C.rode D.fell

6.A.went away B.went over C.got up D.got over

7.A.Excuse me B.Good morning C.Thank you D.Goodbye

8.A.warmed B.warned C.hurt D.beat

9.A.school B.teacher C.classmate D.friend

10.A.him B.me C.her D.them

11.A.different B.same C.new D.old

12.A.picture B.smile C.card D.book

13.A.see B.share C.go D.make

14.A.copy B.pity C.surprise D.girl

15.

A.From then on B.For the first time

C.From time to time D.For the beginning

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It was Sunday afternoon. My brother and I were alone at home. My parents went out. I was doing my homework while my younger brother was watching TV. Suddenly the doorbell rang. Ding-Dong! My brother thought that it was our parents， so he opened the　 　 quickly.

A tall man wearing a black raincoat stood outside. He said that he came to sell books and asked politely if our parents were at home.

Without thinking， my brother said，" No." Then the man asked if we would like to　　 　　 some story books. I refused him. When I wanted to close the door， he suddenly pushed the door very hard and came into our house. He took out a　　 　 and ordered me to tie up my brother's hands with a rope (绳子). I tied up his hands in a special way so my brother could untie (解开) 　 　　 easily. The man then tied my hands up and locked　 　　 of us in the kitchen. Soon， he went upstairs to　 　　 money. I taught my brother to untie the rope on his hands. He then untied me. I rushed to the telephone to call the police， 　　 　　 _ the line was dead. The doors were all locked from the outside. It was lucky that the man forgot to lock the kitchen window. We got out of the house through the kitchen window and to the　 　　 pay phone to call the police. Soon　　 came to our house and the man was caught. By that time， my parents had come home. We told them the whole story. My parents were　 　　 that we were not hurt. They told me that I should stop my brother from opening the door to strangers. I learnt a lesson on safety.

1.A. window　　　　　　 　 B. door　　　　　　　　　　 C. book

2.A. lend　　　　　　　　 　 B. sell　　　　　　　　　　　 C. buy

3.A. book　　　　　　　　 　 B. knife　　　　　　　　　　 C. gift

4.A. himself　　　　　　 　 B. myself　　　　　　　 　 C. herself

5.A. all　　　　　　　　　 　 B. neither　　　　　　　 　 C. both

6.A. look for　　　　　 　 B. look at　　　　　　　　　 C. look after

7.A. and　　　　　　　　 　 B. so　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. but

8.A. farthest　　　　　　 　 B. nearest　　　　　　　　　　 C. largest

9.A. my friends　　　　 　 B. the neighbors　　　　　　 C. the police

10.A. glad　　　　　　　　 B. angry　　　　　　　　　　 C. sad

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On a cold winter afternoon, Susan was walking home from a supermarket. She was feeling a little tired because she was carrying her shopping bags. They were so heavy that she had to have a rest in the park. She walked towards the gate of the park. She noticed a poor man walking out of a restaurant in front of her. The man was holding a paper bag. He walked to a rubbish bin（垃圾箱）and started looking through it.

Susan suddenly felt sad. She knew this man would take all that he could get, so she went up to him and gave him some fruit. The man looked up in surprise and took the fruit.

A big smile appeared on his face and she felt very happy. They he said, “Wow! First someone gave me this sandwich, then the orange juice, and now some delicious fruit. This is my daughter’s lucky day. Thank you, girl.” Then he went away, singing a song.

Just then, Susan understood what the saying “Giving is getting.” really meant. Everyone in the world needs help and everyone can offer help.

Giving sometimes doesn’t cost much, but it means a lot to the people who you help.

1.Susan felt a little tired because she ______.

A.walked so fast B.looked through a rubbish bin

C.felt cold D.carried heavy shopping bags

2.The poor man felt _____when Susan gave him some fruit.

A.sad B.surprised C.interested D.kind

3.From the passage we may know the poor man’s daughter couldn’t get ____that day.

A.orange juice B.some fruit C.a new coat D.a sandwich

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The poor man had no money to buy food for his daughter.

B.It was the poor man’s daughter’s birthday.

C.The poor man asked Susan for some fruit.

D.The poor man’s daughter was ill.

5.The passage mainly tells us that ____.

A.giving means taking B.giving is getting

C.we shouldn’t look through rubbish bins D.we should give others fruit

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On a cold winter afternoon, I was walking home from a supermarket. I was feeling a little tired, as I was carrying my shopping bags. They were so heavy that I decided to stop to have a rest in the park. I walked towards the gate of the park. I noticed a poor mad walking out of the restaurant in front of me. He was holding a paper bag in his hand. He walked to a nearby dustbin(垃圾箱)and started looking through it.

I suddenly felt sad. I knew this man would take all that he could get, so I went up to him and gave him some fruit. The man, with wrinkles(皱纹)on his face, looked up in surprise and took what I gave him.

A big smile appeared on his face and I felt very happy. Then he said. “Wow! First someone gave me this sandwich, then this drink, and now some delicious fruit. This is my daughter's lucky day. Thank you, boy. ” Then he went away, singing a song.

Just then, I understood what the saying “Giving is getting”really meant. Everyone in the world needs help, everyone can offer help and everyone will be helped by showing kindness. Giving sometimes doesn't cost much, but it means a lot to the people who you help.

The man's happiness at that moment comes into my mind every time I come up to help others.

1.The writer felt a little tired because_________.

A. he worked so hard B. he carried heavy shopping bags

C. he walked too fast D. he helped the poor man carry the dustbin

2.The writer gave the poor man some fruit because ___________.

A. he couldn't carry so much fruit B. he knew the man’s daughter liked the fruit

C. he wanted to help the poor man D. the poor man asked him for some fruit

3.The poor man's daughter couldn't get____________that day.

A. a new skirt B. a sandwich C. some drink D. delicious fruit

4.Which of the following can we infer(推断) according to the passage?

A. The poor man's daughter might be sad.

B. It was the poor man's daughter's birthday that day.

C. Giving sometimes costs much.

D. The writer often helps other people later.

5.The passage mainly tells us ______________.

A. giving is getting B. not to be a poor man

C. to give others fruit D. not to look through the dustbins

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--- It is very cold this winter.

---Yes, but it was 　　　 colder last winter, I remember.

A. already　　　　　　　　　　 B. even　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. more

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My cousin was born 　　　　 a cold winter morning 　　　　 the year 1996.

A.on;on B.in;in C.on;in D.in;on

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