It was late one evening. I can’t remember what it was about, but my Dad and I had a very big argument when my mother was away. We both said things we didn’t mean, and in the end I said, “I’m leaving.” And he said, “Good. The sooner, the better.”
I threw a few things in the suitcase and closed the door violently behind me, not knowing where I was going. After walking aimlessly for 20 minutes, I stopped at a local supermarket. Then my phone rang. It was my mom calling. She said, “Hey, Mary. Where are you? Dad is worried about you.”
“How can he worry about me? I’ve been away for nearly half an hour, but he didn’t call.” I said with annoyance. My anger returned and I remembered all the hateful things he’d shouted to me. “Listen, Mom. You can tell Dad that I’m fine. I’ll call you tomorrow.” I said and hung up.
I walked around the supermarket, trying to get my thoughts together. By the time I paid for my purchases, it had been much later than I used to be out alone. When I left the supermarket, a large piece of white paper was in front of me. On the piece of white paper were these words: “Please come home! I miss you and I’m worried about you!”
Then a car pulled up beside me. Hanging out of the window was my Dad. Besides him, smiling gently, sat my mom. And that’s when I started laughing. I laughed so hard that I cried. Despite(尽管) my best effort to run away from home, my father finally managed to track me down. I couldn’t leave now, not with him sitting there with caring eyes.
1.Why does Mary leave home ?
A.had to make her own living B.had a bad performance at school
C.had an argument with her mother D.had a big argument with her father
2.What does Mary do, after her mother called her,?
A.tried to calm down B.forgave her father
C.became angrier than before D.agreed to go home
3.What does the underlined word “purchases” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.goods Mary bought B.actions Mary regretted (后悔)
C.telephone calls Mary made D.lessons Mary learned
4.What probably happened at the end of the story?
A.Mary still refused to go home. B.Mary returned home happily.
C.Mary’s father became angry again. D.Mary’s mother was angry with her father.
If you are looking for the place that has everything, there is only one place to visit, and that’s New York. It’s a whole world in a city.
The World of Theater: All of New York is a stage. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!
The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots found anywhere.
The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you will find it in New York.
The World of Fine Dining: Whether it’s roast Beijing duck in Chinatown, lasagna in little Italy, or the finest French coq au vin found everywhere, there is world of great taste waiting for you in New York.
The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue (雕塑) of Liberty? A Rockefeller Center? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park? Only in New York!
1.From the text we know that “Rembrandt” is most likely to be the name of a famous .
A.actor B.painter
C.cook D.musician
2.Which of the following can visitors do only in New York?
A.To enjoy a Beethoven concert. B.To taste the finest French coq au vin.
C.To see the Statue of Liberty. D.To eat Roast Beijing Duck.
3.This passage may be taken from .
A.a handbook for English learners B.a pocketbook for businessmen
C.a guidebook for foreign travellers D.a storybook for local readers
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where is the cafe?
A.In the park. B.Next to the bank. C.Across from the shopping center.
2.What did George think of the food in the cafe?
A.Cheap. B.Delicious. C.Boring.
3.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Husband and wife. B.Brother and sister. C.Co-workers.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the man call the woman?
A.To book a flight. B.To cancel a flight. C.To ask about a flight.
2.How long does the whole flight last?
A.Four hours. B.Eight hours. C.Ten hours.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When will the woman have a dance class most probably?
A.At 9:15 a.m. B.At 2:00 p.m. C.At 6:30 p.m.
2.What does the man suggest the woman do in the end?
A.Choose an evening class.
B.Visit the school next week.
C.Take a No. 189 bus to the school.
What does the man dislike about Portland?
A.The park. B.The forest. C.The weather.
