One day a ragged(衣衫槛楼的)beggar(乞丐)was creeping along from house to house. He carried an old wallet in one hand and at every house he asked for a little money to buy something to eat. As he was complaining at his misfortune(不幸),he kept wondering why people who had so much money were never satisfied and always wanted more.
He thought that if he only had enough money to buy food and clothing, he would be very happy and wouldn't want anything more.
At that moment, Fortune came down the street. She saw the beggar and stopped. She said to him:" I want to help you. Hold out your wallet and I will pour this gold into it, but only on this condition. All that falls into your wallet will be pure gold, but all that hits the ground will turn into dust. Do you understand?"
"Oh, yes I understand." said the beggar.
"Your wallet is old. Don't put too much in it," said Fortune.
The beggar opened his wallet and a stream of pure gold flowed into it. His wallet grew heavy.
"You are the richest man in the world now," said Fortune.“I think you should stop! Your wallet is going to break!" However, the beggar said he wanted one more handful. Fortune added one more handful and the wallet split. All the gold fell to the ground and turned to dust. The beggar had nothing but his empty wallet. He was as poor as he had been before.
1.What did the beggar want money for?
A.To make more money. B.To buy some food and clothing.
C.To buy himself a new wallet. D.To do some meaningful things.
2.How did Fortune try to help the beggar?
A.She kept pouring gold coins into his old wallet. B.She gave him enough gold coins in his pocket.
C.She told him to take as much gold as he wanted. D.She advised the beggar to hold out his old wallet.
3.What do you think of the beggar?
A.Greedy. B.Unselfish. C.Wealthy. D.Forgetful.
Still remember the following poems? Memories return every time I read or hear them.
① Hush now, my little one. Hush now, my sunshine. Hush now, piece of my heart. Go to sleep, my little one. Go to sleep, my love. Go to sleep, piece of my heart. Sleep, my little one, While I sing to you. Sleep, my little one, Who is already asleep. | ② My mama feeds me, And washes my fur. The first thing I see every morning is her. The last thing I kiss every night is her face. My mama is the very best one, And sings like a bird, And knows how I feel. When I don't say a word, My mama is warm. |
1.The first poem is sung to ________.
A.friends B.mothers C.relatives D.babies
2.What are the two poems mainly about?
A.Food and health. B.Hobbies and habits.
C.Family and love. D.Animals and humans.
My name is Joey. I grew up in a really unstable(不稳定的)home. I ________ almost about every exam I took _________ . I was not interested in any class. And I often went out with the wrong friends.
Everything changed when I met John. He gave me much ________ . For example, John once promised me that if I could get good grades and stay active such as doing at least 60 hours of community service, he would ________ me to the " 2Xtreme Dream" trip.
The " 2Xtreme Dream" was a trip to the highest mountain in Europe, Mt. Elbrus. It also included community service to help the poor children there. There were 10 people aged from 14 to 19 that ________ the trip. We all had to work together to get to the top of the mountain. The whole trip was based on our idea, "life is a mountain. " Every step you take is a step toward _______ .
The trip totally _______ my life. I never thought that I would be able to have a trip without my family and friends for 16 days, but I made it. Being at the top of the mountain was the best ________ I had had and I'll never forget that moment. I now know that I can achieve anything I want if I try my best. Thank everybody that was a part of this, ________ John一you guys have helped me become a _______ person. I have more confidence now and believe I will have a bright future.
1.A.missed B.failed C.loved D.avoided
2.A.because B.although C.if D.when
3.A.attention B.balance C.support D.peace
4.A.show B.take C.allow D.guide
5.A.joined in B.arrived in C.talked about D.heard about
6.A.difficulty B.success C.trouble D.pleasure
7.A.started B.controlled C.changed D.marked
8.A.thought B.choice C.dream D.feeling
9.A.certainly B.exactly C.helpfully D.especially
10.A.wealthier B.healthier C.better D.prouder
一Dustin,I will see the film Resident Evil tonight. Do you want to,with me?
一No, I won't. I ________ it already.
A.saw B.see C.have seen D.will see
一Can you tell me ________?
一I must ask my mom. She may let me do homework at home.
A.if will you come to my birthday party B.how will you come to my birthday party
C.if you will come to my birthday party D.how you will come to my birthday party
I was attracted by the lady's warm smile. It was really like a hidden ________ .
A.pleasure B.treasure C.attention D.invention
