Jack Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited(继承) a million dollars when he was 23, but he wasn’t happy at all. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didn’t have to. Jack decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He gave $10,000 of his money to a charity to help poor children live a better life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy.
Up to now Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world, by sending them each $200 a month. The money was used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing. Jack receives a report each year on the children’s progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.
When Jack first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. “It was nothing special.” He said. “Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping. I didn’t know anything about their life.” Once Jack went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting. “When I met her, I felt very, very happy.” He said. “And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping those children.”
1.Jack learned about the children’s progress by__________.
A. visiting them each year
B. getting a report every year
C. staying with them
D. talking to them in English
2.The underlined words “ for a good cause” mean “______________” in Chinese.
A. 施舍 B. 行善 C. 优惠 D. 赏赐
3.What’s the main idea of the story?
A. It’s necessary to write letters to poor children.
B. Live a simple life and you can give others help.
C. It’s the most important to help the children in Africa.
D. Help others, and you’ll feel happy.
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1.Which of the four people may get the job as a taxi driver?
A. A 50-year-old person.
B. A person who can drive and has free time on weekends.
C. A person who has just got his driver’s license.
D. A 40-year-old person who can drive well in the city.
2.When is hot water provided in the flat according to the ad?
A. In the daytime B. At night
C. At any time D. Only in the afternoon.
3.How can you contact(联系) the owner of it if you find the lost dog?
A. By making a phone call.
B. By sending an e-mail.
C. By sending an e-mail or making a phone call.
D. By sending a letter.
完形填空,先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意, 然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Miss Carter is a beautiful girl. Her father died two years ago. Her mother and she began to live a _______ life. When she ________ middle school, she couldn’t go on studying. Her uncle found a job for her. Mr. Baker, a rich shopkeeper, hired(雇佣) her. Her work was to clean the rooms and sweep the floors. She tried her best and worked hard. Mrs. Baker liked her and paid her ________ than the other servants(佣人).
It was Sunday, Mr. Baker was reading and Mrs. Baker was watching TV in the sitting room. The girl came in and said, “I’m _________, Mrs. Baker. I have to tell you I can’t work for you any longer.”
It__________ Mr. and Mrs. Baker. The woman asked, “What makes you say that? Aren’t we _______ to you?”
“Yes, you are, Madam,” the girl said. “Have you found a piece of ________ work yet?” Mrs. Baker asked.
“No, I haven’t,” Miss Carter said. “_________ I don’t think you trust me.”
“You are_________, Miss Carter,” said Mr. Baker. “I always think you are a good girl. And I often leave my keys in my study.” “It was true that you often left the keys in your study,” said the girl. “But I could use none of them to _______ the safe(保险箱).”
“Well,” said Mr. Baker. “You can go right now!”
1.A.happy B.hard C. good D. simple
2.A.finished B.stopped C. end D. started
3.A.much B.more C. little D. less
4.A.sorry B.glad C. angry D. excited
5.A.interested B.worried C. surprised D. pleased
6.A.friendly B.polite C. rich D. cold
7.A.good B.better C. best D. well
8.A.But B.And C. Though D. What
9.A.wrong B.right C. foolish D. bright
10.A. break B.answer C. find D. open
-----We can invite our teacher to Shanghai Disneyland with us.
----- ________? I’ll give her a call right now.
A. Why not B. What for
C. Why D. What
Fishing with Dad was so ____________ for little Sam that he almost fell asleep.
A. excited B. exciting
C. bored D. boring
The new shopping mall _____________ for a month, but I haven’t been there once.
A. is open B. is opened
C. has opened D. has been open
