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I'm very thankful to the cat and it always makes me think of the time I was with him.
Five years ago, when my father was dying, I travelled a thousand miles from home to be with him in his last days. I felt very sad and it was one of the most difficult and painful times in my life. After he passed away, I stayed alone in his flat. There were so many things to deal with. I was lonely and I hated the silence of the flat.
But one evening the silence was broken: I heard crying outside. I opened the door to find a little cat on the steps. He was thin and poor. He looked the way I felt. I brought him inside and gave him a can of fish. He ate it and then almost immediately fell asleep.
The next morning I checked with neighbors and learned that the cat had been left by his owner. His owner had moved out, so the little cat was there all alone, just like I was. As I walked back to the flat, I tried to work out what to do with him. Having something else to take care of seemed like the very last thing I needed. But as soon as I opened the flat door, he ran to me and jumped into my arms. It was clear from that moment that he didn't want to go anywhere. I started calling him Willis in order to remember my father's best friend.
From then on, things grew easier. With Willis in my lap, time seemed to pass much faster.
When the time finally came for me to return home, I had to decide what to do about Willis. There was absolutely no way I would leave without him.
It's been five years since my father died. Over the years, several people have said how nice it was of me to rescue the cat. But I know that we rescued each other. I may have given him a home but he gave me something greater.
1.The writer felt ______ after her father passed away.
A. happy B. lonely C. nervous D. relaxed
2.As soon as the writer saw the cat, she ______.
A. had pity on him B. showed no interest in him
C. felt very frightened D. felt angry with his crying
3.The underlined sentence in the fourth paragraph means that the writer ______.
A. was too busy to keep the cat as a pet B. was used to staying alone in the flat
C. needed something to fill my empty flat D. needed something to look after to kill time
4.The cat rescued the writer by ______.
A. telling her what real life was B. helping her tidy the flat every day
C. helping her finish the tasks on time D. making her feel better in her hard times
5.According to the passage, which of the following statements is True?
A. The cat didn't like staying in the writer's flat.
B. The writer and the cat were both homeless.
C. Willis was also the name of the writer’s father’s friend.
D. The cat was left by his owner because of an accident.
6.What's the best title for the passage?
A. A lovely cat B. My father and a cat
C. What I got from a cat D. How to take care of a cat
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Do you have a passport? A passport is a very important personal document when you travel abroad. It is also a great treasure for every holidaymaker because each page provides wonderful memories of each visit. Here are some of the most bizarre and interesting facts about passports from Britain.
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was once offered a passport with the number 007, the code number for fictional special agent（特工） James Bond. However, she turned it down. The passport with 007 now belongs to Geoffery Howe, a member in Thatcher's government.
Everyone needs a passport to travel around the world, but one person doesn't. Although she may not travel abroad as much as she used to, Queen Elizabeth II has traveled around the world – all without a passport. According to the U.K., it is unnecessary for the queen to have one because British passport is issued（颁发） in the name of Her Majesty. However, it doesn't mean that the entire British royal family doesn't need passports. All the other members, including Prince Philip and Prince Charles, all have passports.
The British passport had a very long history. The oldest passport still in existence in Britain dates back to June 18, 1641. And there is the signature of Charles I on it.
In addition, the British passport is one of the most powerful passports in the world. Anyone with a British passport can travel 174 countries without a visa（签证）. It is as powerful as passports from Finland, Germany, Sweden and the U.S.A. However, U.K. travellers pay some of the highest passport costs in the world – more than people in China and Russia. On average, British people have to pay about 72.5 pounds for the passport.
1.A passport ____________.
A.is a personal document B.has very short history
C.is issued by royal family D.is the most powerful
2.The underlined word “bizarre” in paragraph 1 probably means _________.
A.boring B.strange C.dangerous D.serious
3.Who has the passport with the number 007 now after Thatcher turned it down?
A.Prince Charles B.James Bond C.Geoffery Howe D.Queen Elizabeth II
4.__________ doesn’t need a passport to travel around the world.
A.Queen Elizabeth II B.Margaret Thatcher
C.James Bond D.Prince Philip
5.Which is TRUE about the British passport according to paragraph 5?
A.The British passport is as powerful as the passports from Finland, Germany and Russia.
B.If someone has a British passport, he can travel 174 countries with a visa.
C.All British people have to pay 72.5 pounds for the passport.
D.The British passport costs more than the Chinese passport.
6.The best title for the passage may be “___________________”.
A.The History of British Passports B.The Powerful British Passport
C.Fun Facts about British Passports D.The Most Expensive Passport in the World
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You probably know you should say “please” and “thank you” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners?
Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can’t hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your ears. So even if you are alone when listening to our MP3 players, you shouldn’t turn it up too high.
Take Them Off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 off and put it away. Libraries, and schools don’t allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don’t have rules, but it would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it doesn’t make sense to listen on your MP3 player at event. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.
Take One Out! Once in a while it’s okay just to take out one earphone and not other. Imagine you are listening on your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it’s not for you.
It’s Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 players when reading books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you.
1.The underlined word “volume” in Paragraph Two probably means “_______”
A. the type of music B. the amount of a sound
C. the length of a song D. the color of an MP3 player
2.No one wants to listen to _____________ from others’ MP3 players.
A. a loud sound B. sad stories C. a long movie D. the words of a song
3.We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music ________.
A. is not enjoyable B. makes us tired
C. is bad for MP3 players D. hurts our ears
4.If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, ______________________.
A. the theatre won’t allow it
B. the actors will get angry
C. others won’t hear the play well
D. we will miss part of the play
5.We can take one earphone out when we _______________________.
A. show others the way
B. talk to friends on the phone
C. watch a sporting event
D. have dinner with our parents
6.It’s all right to use our MP3 player in _________________.
A. school B. libraries C. restaurants D. museums
7.What can be the best title of this passage? _________________
A. Music lovers B. Music manners C.MP3 players D. MP3 earphones
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Dear Lili,
Thank you for your letter. Now let me tell you something about my hobbies.
I like swimming. I swim every day in summer. You know summer in England is not very hot. I also like reading. I read all kinds of books. I read two or three books a week. I enjoy writing, too. I want to be a writer in the future.
I also like to play with my dog, Mickey. He is big and needs a lot of exercise. So at weekends we often go for long walks around the lake near my house. Mickey likes to jump into the water. He is a good swimmer.
Well, those are my hobbies. Please write and tell me about yours.
Yours,
Mary
1.This is a letter aboutMary’s___________.
A.family B.school life C.house D.hobbies
2.Mary___________ every day in summer.
A.swims B.reads C.writes D.goes for a walk
3.Mary reads ___________every week.
A.many books B.two or three books C.only one book D.nothing
4.Mickey is ___________.
A.a mouse B.a cat C.a dog D.a duck
5.Which one isTrue (正确) according to the passage?
A.Summer is very hot in England.
B.Mary wants to be a teacher in the future.
C.Mickey is small and needs lots of exercise.
D.Mary often goes for a walk with Mickey at weekends.
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Traditionally, the President is the highest-pad public employee. A salary of $ 400,000, along with other benefits, is paid to the President annually. But President Obama’s income for 2008 was far more than that, according to the White House.
The White House recently published the tax returns (纳税申报单)of Obama and Vice –president Joe Biden. Tax returns are reports of tax that a person has to pay. They often include income information used to calculate the tax. In the US, people whose incomes are over a certain amount have to file tax returns(纳税申报)every year. The tax returns of government officials are open to the public. This transparency helps to prevent corruption(腐败)。
From Obama’s tax returns , we can see that the President and first lady President’s two books Dreams From My Father and The Audacity of Hope(《无畏的梦想》). The two books, published in 1995 and 2006,are very popular and have been on the bestseller(畅销书)list for a long time.
The Obama’s income is down from 2007,when they made ＄4.2 million. However, that is still far more than former US President George Bush earned, who reported a total of ＄719,274 for his final year. The Obamas’ income also greatly exceeded(超出)that of Biden, who reported a family income of ＄2269,256.That’s about a tenth of what the Obamas earned. As Vice-president, Biden earns a salary of ＄220,000.US families earn an average income of about ＄50,000.
The Obama’s tax returns also show that together, the President and his wife paid about ＄933,000 in taxes. They gave $172,050 —nearly 6.5 percent of their earnings —to different charity groups. In the US, if a person gives his money to churches and non-profit(非盈利)organizations, the law reduces his or her taxes. This is one reason why rich people in the US like to give money to charity.
1._______had the highest income in 2008.
A.Obama B.Biden C.Bush D.George
2.How much did Obama and his wife earn in 2008?
A.$400,000 B.$2,660,000 C.$4,200,000 D.$719,274
3.In the US, which people have to file tax returns?
A.Everybody
B.Wealthy people
C.Government officials
D.People whose incomes are over a certain amount.
4.The Obamas have given_______ percent of their earnings to charity.
A.10 B.6.5 C.9.7 D.4.3
5.Why should the tax returns of government officials be open to the public?.
A.Because it can help to prevent corruption
B.Because it can make government officials well-known to the public.
C.Because it can help government officials to get more money.
D.Because the government wants them to pay more taxes to the public.
6.According to the law, if a rich man gives his money to charity,_______.
A.he will be praised by the people
B.he will pay fewer taxes
C.he will be free of taxes
D.he will get some extra money from the government.
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Spring Festival is the Chinese New Year’s Day It usually comes ______ January or February.
Everyone in China likes it very much. When Spring Festival comes, Yu Bo usually ______ his parents clean their house and ______ some shopping. On the first day of the Chinese New Year, most Chinese people eat jiaozi, New Year’s cakes ______ some other things. Li Fang likes New Year’s cakes, but Li Lei says jiaozi tastes ______ than New Year’s cakes. The Chinese usually eat New Year’s cakes and jiaozi in their home.
How happy the people are!
1.A.after B.on C.in D.by
2.A.helps B.makes C.gets D.takes
3.A.buys B.does C.takes D.prepares
4.A.and B.or C.but D.so
5.A.smaller B.nicer C.bigger D.sweeter
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Traditionally, the President is the highest-pad public employee. A salary of $ 400,000, along with other benefits, is paid to the President annually. But President Obama’s income for 2008 was far more than that, according to the White House.
The White House recently published the tax returns (纳税申报单)of Obama and Vice –president Joe Biden. Tax returns are reports of tax that a person has to pay. They often include income information used to calculate the tax. In the US, people whose incomes are over a certain amount have to file tax returns(纳税申报)every year. The tax returns of government officials are open to the public. This transparency helps to prevent corruption(腐败)。
From Obama’s tax returns , we can see that the President and first lady President’s two books Dreams From My Father and The Audacity of Hope(《无畏的梦想》). The two books, published in 1995 and 2006,are very popular and have been on the bestseller(畅销书)list for a long time.
The Obama’s income is down from 2007,when they made ＄4.2 million. However, that is still far more than former US President George Bush earned, who reported a total of ＄719,274 for his final year. The Obamas’ income also greatly exceeded(超出)that of Biden, who reported a family income of ＄2269,256.That’s about a tenth of what the Obamas earned. As Vice-president, Biden earns a salary of ＄220,000.US families earn an average income of about ＄50,000.
The Obama’s tax returns also show that together, the President and his wife paid about ＄933,000 in taxes. They gave $172,050 —nearly 6.5 percent of their earnings —to different charity groups. In the US, if a person gives his money to churches and non-profit(非盈利)organizations, the law reduces his or her taxes. This is one reason why rich people in the US like to give money to charity.
1._______had the highest income in 2008.
A. Obama B. Biden C. Bush D. George
2.How much did Obama and his wife earn in 2008?
A. $400,000 B. $2,660,000 C. $4,200,000 D. $719,274
3.In the US, which people have to file tax returns?
A. Everybody
B. Wealthy people
C. Government officials
D. People whose incomes are over a certain amount.
4.The Obamas have given_______ percent of their earnings to charity.
A. 10 B. 6.5 C. 9.7 D. 4.3
5.Why should the tax returns of government officials be open to the public?.
A. Because it can help to prevent corruption
B. Because it can make government officials well-known to the public.
C. Because it can help government officials to get more money.
D. Because the government wants them to pay more taxes to the public.
6.According to the law, if a rich man gives his money to charity,_______.
A. he will be praised by the people
B. he will pay fewer taxes
C. he will be free of taxes
D. he will get some extra money from the government.
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Everyone is talking about bird flu. Yes, it is a very dangerous disease that could make people very sick.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything to prevent it now.
So far, all the people who have caught bird flu have been those who touched sick chickens or their droppings. So it's a good idea for people to stay away from live chickens.
“People used to go to the markets to buy live chickens to eat, but now they have to change that habit, ” said Peter, an expert from World Health Organization.
But if you do touch a sick bird, remember to wash your hands carefully with soap right away.
Experts also say having good habits and a healthy body will help keep you safe from bird flu.
For example, do not buy or eat birds that have not been checked. Do not eat anything that has touched raw meat.
Also, don’t forget to open your windows often and exercise regularly. Getting enough sleep is also very important for fighting illness.
If you feel sick, see a doctor right away.
WHO says children under 12 years old could easily get sick with bird flu.
Try to stay away from people who have the flu, and always cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
1.Which sentence is not true according to the passage?
A. Bird flu is widely known to people.
B. Bird flu is a very dangerous disease.
C. Bird flu could make people sick.
D. We have good medicine for bird flu now.
2.How do people catch bird flu?
A. By eating boiled eggs.
B. By eating checked birds.
C. By touching sick chickens or their droppings.
D. By forgetting to open windows.
3.What does WHO mean?
A. A person. B. Someone who has bird flu.
C. A child. D. World Health Organization.
4.Which habit is not safe for fighting the illness?
A. To go to the market to buy live chickens to eat.
B. To wash hands carefully with soap if you do touch a sick bird.
C. To do some exercise regularly and keep healthy.
D. If you feel sick, see a doctor right away.
5.Who is easy to get bird flu?
A. Everyone. B. Grown-ups.
C. Experts. D. Children under twelve.
6.What should you do when you cough or sneeze?
A. Stay away from other people.
B. Always close the windows.
C. Cover your mouth and nose.
D. Have enough sleep.
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The Earth is faced with a serious power problem now and all of us are affected by it. Should we leave everything to the government, or can we do something to save power? The answer is clear. if not us. who? Let us look at how you can save power at home.
Computer: More often than not. we do not turn off our monitors（显示屏）even after we have shut down our computers. And we often leave our computers on when we walk away to do something else. Keep the monitor and the computer switched off when you are not using them. Start doing this even when at work. You will help save some of the earth's important power.
Air Conditioning: Put the temperature at the minimum or maximum strongest that you are comfortable with, depending on the season. Try not to put it at too-high or too-low temperatures. This helps you save lots of power.
Washers: Do you use your washing machine as frequently as you wish? Do you use your washing machine even when there are not many clothes to wash? Reduce the times of washing by cleaning plenty of clothes every times.
Television: Unplug（拔出抽头）the power plug of your television set when not using it. This may not sound like a big deal but this little step will help oneself save power.
Fridge: Do you always put hot food into the fridge? Bring cooked food to room temperatures before placing it into the fridge. You can also spare power by bringing cold or frozen food out of the icebox a great deal ahead of the mealtime. Thus, you don’t need to heat it.
1.The underlined part in the first paragraph means “____________’’
A. if we don't use power, who will use it?
B. The government should be responsible for saving power.
C. If it is necessary to save power, who will do it?
D. Everyone should do something to saver power.
2.The writer thinks we often waste power by not turning off ____________ .
A. computers and monitors B. air conditioners
C. washing machines D. television sets
3.The underlined “this” in the third paragraph refers to ____________ .
A. stopping using air conditioners B. setting air conditioners at proper temperatures
C. using smaller air conditioners D. keeping air conditioners on for shorter time
4.According to the writer, we'd better ____________ .
A. wash our clothes as often as we wish
B. wash our clothes without using washers
C. wash plenty of clothes at a time
D. use washers to wash light clothes
5.The writer mentions ____________ way(s) of saving power when we use the fridge.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
6.The best title for the passage is "____________"
A. How to live green B. How to buy electrical products
C. How to be safe at home D. How to save money
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“Mother, may I go down to the river? It has stopped raining now!”
“Very well, Tom,” replied his mother, “only, be careful, and don’t stay away long!”
So, Tom ran off down the field to the river which flowed past his father’s farm in far north Queensland in Australia. It had been raining for ten days. Sometimes the rain fell fast and hard, then light showers would follow. The ground was all wet.
“All hot countries, such as where we live,” Tom’s father had once told him, “may flood at times. The sun has great power in the tropics to draw up the water from the sea. You know how the vapour rises into the air. The higher the temperature of the air, the greater the amount of moisture(水分) the air can hold. When the air cools, the vapour becomes clouds, or if it is near the earth’s surface, as mist(薄雾). When the air cools gradually(逐渐地), the rain drops are small and the rain is light. However, when the vapour drops suddenly in temperature, the drops are large and the rain is heavy.”
“In some tropical countries, where the sun is always at work on large bodies of water, a very large amount of vapour collects in the air, and it may take days, or even weeks, to form rain drops and fall. It may then rain for days continually. When this happens, after two or three days, the water falls does not have the time to soak(浸泡) through the soil or be carried off in the streams; so it gathers on the surface, and then we have a flood.”
When Tom got to the river, where the crossing was, he found the water rising rapidly. He thought about what his father had taught him about the floods, and decided to go back home at once and tell him the news.
1.What did Tom’s father probably do?
A. A geography teacher. B. A scientist.
C. A farmer. D. A doctor.
2.How long had Tom probably stayed at home?
A. Ten days. B. Two days. C. Three days. D. Several weeks.
3.The air can hold a lot of moisture when ________.
A. the air cools down suddenly B. the air cools down gradually
C. the temperature is high D. the temperature is low
4.Which order is RIGHT according to the passage?
(1) The water from the sea rises into the air and became vapour.
(2) When the air cools down, it begins to rain.
(3) The vapour became clouds or mist.
(4) Too much water gathers on the surface and becomes flood.
A. (1)(2)(3)(4) B. (2)(1)(3)(4) C. (4)(1)(3)(2) D. (1)(3)(2)(4)
5.What was the “news” in the last sentence?
A. Maybe a terrible flood was coming soon.
B. They could start to work on the farm immediately.
C. The rain had caused a great loss to their farm.
D. He had learned how the flood came into being.
6.Tom was a ________ boy according to the passage.
A. hardworking B. generous C. lazy D. clever