Once there was a forest where all
the animals lived happily together. One day a family went to spend the day in the forest, and the son left his socks there. After the family left, a bear came by, found the socks, and decided to try them on. They fit so well, and he liked them so much that he wouldn't take them off.
All the animals talked about the bear's new look. Soon, in that forest, there began appearing squirrels in shirts, rabbits in shoes, and even rats (老鼠) wearing hats! The forest doctor shook his head, telling animals, "This can't be good. Animals don't need clothes!" But no one listened to him. They said he was just out of fashion.
However, it wasn't long before the first results of fashion-fever came. Several times the squirrel caught his shirt on trees, stopping him in mid-jump and sending him falling to the ground from a tree. The rat couldn't go into his hole without taking off his hat first. Even the bear, because of his socks, slipped（滑到） from the river rock and almost killed himself.
When the animals came to see the doctor, he gave them all the same advice, "Take off those clothes before one day they're going to kill you." Those who listened to the doctor's advice stopped having accidents. And the animals realized that they didn't need clothes at all. Starting to wear them had been very dangerous, and they had only done it to make others admire them, and to get attention.
1. _
_____ found the socks and tried them on.
A. The son B. The bear C. The rabbit D. The rat
2.From the story we can know that______.
A. the family had a good time with the bear
B. the animals didn't like the bear's new look
C. the forest doctor told the animals not to wear clothes
D. the squirrel couldn't go into his hole with his hat on
3.The underlined sentence "it wasn't long before the first results of fashion-fever came." probably means that_______.
A. soon the animals had a fever because of the clothes
B. soon the animals enjoyed wearing clothes very much
C. soon the animals became healthier in the warm clothes
D. soon the animals had lots of accidents because of the clothes
4.The story is written to tell us______.
A. helping others is helpin
g yourself
B. we should be careful in the forest
C. things that fit yourself are the best
D. animals must be looked after well
This year 2, 300 teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in U.S. homes. They will attend U.S. schools, meet U.S. teenagers, and form impressions (印象) of the real American teenagers. American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and have a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In return, George's son, Mike, spent a year in Fred's home in America.
Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months' study, the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected -much harder. Students rose respectfully (尊敬地) when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.
Family life, too, was different. The family's word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car.
"Back home, you pick up some friends in a car 
and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it."
At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly Ge
rman boy, was also forming his idea. "I suppose I should criticize(批评)American schools." He says. "It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two."
1.The whole exchange program is mainly to______.
A. help teenagers in other countries know the real America
B. send students in America to travel in Germany
C. let students learn something about other countries
D. have teenagers learn new languages
2.What did Fred and Mike agree on?
A. American food tasted better than German food.
B. German schools were harder than American schools.
C. Americans and Germans were both friendly.
D. There were more cars on the streets in America.
3.What is particular in American schools?
A. There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.
B. There are a lot of after-school activities.
C. Students usually take 14 subjects in all.
D. Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car.
4.What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life?
A. A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.
B. German schools trained students to be better citizens.
C. American schools were not as good as German schools.
D. The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students.
Alice, Sonia and Bobby are looking at the employment section (招聘信息) in their local newspaper. They are looking at advertisements for different types of jobs.
"Why don't you apply for the job as a waiter, Bobby?" said Alice.
"Do you think I will have a chance?" Bobby replied.
"Of course you will." said Alice. "You're certainly honest and reliable. Everyone trusts you, and you're never late."
"I think Sonia should apply for the job as a nanny," Bobby said.
"Yes, Sonia," Alice said. "You always work so hard and you love children. You would be perfect!"
"I'd love to do it," Sonia said, "but the advertisement says they want someone who is experienced. I don't have any experience or qualifications. But what about you, Alice?
"Yes, Alice," Bobby said. "Which job would you like"?
"I think I should become a career advisor!" said Alice.
1.What does the underlined word "nanny" mean?
A. 服务员 B. 阿姨 C. 护士 D. 保姆
2.Who is supposed to be a good waiter?
A. Alice B. Sonia C. Bobby D. Serge.
3.Alice was the most active of the three in______.
A. giving suggestions
B. applying for jobs
C. making experiences
D. looking at the employment advertisements
I used to live in my own room alone. But one day it all changed when my brother Mike asked to share my .At first, my parents said "no" to him, but at last my mother agreed. I cried and asked my parents not to do this, but it didn't work.
As soon as Mike entered my room, it began to become .To my anger, he often left his unwashed clothes and toys everywhere! One evening, I was doing s
ome on my computer while Mike was listening to music. However, I left my seat to get some water. A big surprise was waiting for me when I .He was using my computer to play games. I had forgotten to save the homework. Sadly, he had closed my program saving it-all I had done had disappeared! I him. He cried a lot as my mother came and beat him. My mother also asked him to leave my room at once.
Then I did my homework once again. At 10: 00 p.m.. I finished it. When I was going to turn off the computer, I saw the photo of my .that he had put on my table. I looked at his lovely face and remembered how he was when my mom beat him. I really felt . I went to see what he was doing, I found he was sleeping in my parents' bed. I kissed his face. He woke up, got up and said. "I'm sorry. I won't bring you any more trouble."
I was as moved and said. "From now on, my room is not only mine. It is ！"That very night, Mike and I shared not only the room, but the bed.
1.A. clothes B. food C. room D. toys.
2.A. dirty B. empty C. quiet D. tidy
3.A. business B. homework C. reading D. shopping
4.A. danced B. fell C. returned D. slept
5.A. after B. by C. for D. without
6.A. agreed with B. heard fromC. looked after D. shouted at
7.A. brother B. cousin C. father D. grandfather
8.A. clever B. sad C. happy D. silly
9.A. bored B. excited C. proud D. sorry
10.A. his B. hers C. ours D. theirs
- Mrs Smith, please teach me how to draw on the computer today.
- Oh, no. ______. You have to get familiar with the keyboard today.
A. Each dog has its day B. Never too late to learn
C. Early birds catch worms D. Learn to walk before you run
In American, a friend inviting you to a restaurant doesn't mean that he or she will pay for the meal ______ you are told ahead.
A. until B. unless C. although D. if
