My grandfather Jack is 96 years old, and he has had an interesting life. He has travelled a lot in his life in the Far East. He visited the Taj Mahal in India and the Pyramids in Egypt. He hunted (狩猎) lions in Africa, and rode a camel in the Sahara Desert. He says the most beautiful place he has travelled to is Kathmandu in Nepal.
Jack has married twice. His first wife died when she was 32. He met his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France They have been married for 50 years, and they have lived happily in a small village since they got married.
Jack says that he has never been ill in his life. The secret of good health, according to my grandfather, is exercise He goes swimming every morning. He has done this since he was a boy. He also has a glass of wine every night! Perhaps that is his secret!
1.What kind of life has Jack lived?
A. A short life. B. An interesting life.
C. A lonely life D. A poor life.
2.Which of the following does Jack think is the most beautiful place?
A. Kathmandu.
B. The Pyramids
C. The Sahara Desert.
D. Taj Mahal
3.How many times has Jack married?
A. Once. B. Twice.
C. Three times. D. Four times.
4.Where did Jack meet Maria?
A. In India. B. In Nepal.
C. In France D. in Egypt.
5.What does Jack do every night?
A. He has a glass of wine.
B. He goes swimming
C. He hunts lions.
D. He rides a camel.
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tests to see the progress you' re making with your language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. We also provide books and other materials.
As well as learning English, we want you to experience life in the USA. You live with an American family, and you take part in American life. You have meals with an American family and do some activities with them, too. For many of our students this is the most interesting part of the course. Many families create friendships with the students which last a long time. Of course, if you
prefer, we can arrange hotel accommodation.
Of course, there are many things to do in Los Angeles. Every day we have activities which take place after class. You can choose to take trips to Hollywood, Disneyland or the famous beaches around LA. You can also go to various shopping centers, sports centers, movies and concerts. There are also weekend visits’ organized to San Francisco and other places of interest in California.
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We hope that you' ll enjoy a course with us, too. If you' re interested, please fill in our application form where you will also find our list of prices.' The course must be paid for one month before it begins.
1.The shortest summer English course will last for
A. two weeks B. four weeks
C. six weeks D. eight weeks
2.Which of the following is TRUE about the summer English courses?
A. The students have to take an entrance test.
B. Each class has two or three groups of students.
C. All the teachers are young but very experienced.
D. Tests will be provided regularly to see if students have made progress.
3.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. Accommodation and food.
B. Why the students enjoy themselves.
C. Sightseeing and other activities after class.
D. The most interesting part of the summer English courses.
4.If you want to take part in the course, you must __________ first.
A. pay for a one-month course
B. fill in the application form
C. choose an American family
D. learn about American culture
5.The passage is a ________
A. guide to Los Angeles
B. description of life in Los Angeles
C. description often English course
D. newspaper article on language learning
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Once, a king showed two men a large basket in the garden. He told them to fill it with water from a well. After they their work, he left them, saying, “When the sun is down, I will come and see your work.”
At last one of them said, “What’s the use of doing this foolish work? We can fill the basket.” man answered, “That is none of your business.” The first man said. “You may do as you like, but I am not going to work at so foolish.” He his bucket and went away. The other man said no word, and kept on carrying . At last the well was almost .
As he poured the last bucket of water into the basket, he saw a bright thing in it. He picked it up. It was a beautiful gold ring. Just then the king came. he saw the ring, he knew that he had found the kind of man he wanted. He told him to keep the ring for himself. “You so well in this little thing,” he said, “ now I know I can believe you with many things.”
1.A. finished B. did C. began D. had
2.A. ever B. never C. easily D. no
3.A. The other B. Another C. One D. A second
4.A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything
5.A. picked up B. put away C. took away D. threw away
6.A. water B. basket C. well D. work
7.A. full B. empty C. filled D. clean
8.A. While B. As soon as C. Before D. Since
9.A. have done B. will do C. do D. are doing
10.A. what B. why C. when D. that
It was a sunny day. Everything looked so lively. A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them into a deep hole. When the other frogs saw how deep the hole was, they told the two frogs that they would die soon.
The two frogs didn't care about it and tried their best to jump out of the hole. The other frogs kept them to stop. Finally one of the frogs accepted the other frogs were saying and gave up. He died.
The other frog continued to jump as as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the effort and just die. He jumped harder and finally made it. When he got out, the other frogs said, " Did you not hear us?" The frog to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him all the time.
There is power in the . An encouraging word to someone who is down can him up and help him make it through the day. ,a destructive(被坏性的) word to someone who is down can kill him. Be careful of what you say—especially to yourself. Maybe your life will be just because of a word.
1.A.jumped B.stepped. C.fell D.looked
2.A.telling B.saying C.talking D.speaking
3.A.which B.how C.what D.why
4.A.fast B.hard C.long D.deep
5.A.many B.even C.very D.more
6.A.explained B.encouraged C.excused D.expected
7.A.mouth B.head C.tongue D.ear
8.A.get B.give C.catch D.cheer
9.A.Though B.So C.Or D.However
10.A.interesting B.lively C.different D.peaceful
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When I entered the classroom, our teacher announced we were going to have a math test. I looked at the paper full of what looked like hieroglyphs (象形文字) to me and began to . I did my best that I could, and then left my to put my paper in a pile (摞) on the front desk with a sigh (叹息).
I returned and then an idea came to my mind. I checked where the teacher was I made my move. She was walking in the of the room with hands behind her back. I went back to the pile of test papers that already handed in and when I picked up my paper I also got the paper below it. When I looked at the paper I had taken, I discovered it was the work of the girl in our class, I copied her answers to my paper.
The next day when I got back my paper, I was to see an “F” on it. After class I went to the girl and said to her, “That math test was difficult and I it. I guess we need to study more.” Her reply was, “Not me, I got every question right and got an ‘A’ ”.
The teacher knew about it. She didn’t blame me in front of the class and me to keep my dignity (尊严). I made a to myself never to cheat (作弊) again. I would remember to always be honest in the things I do.
1.A. think B. cry C. worry D. sleep
2.A. partner B. seat C. classroom D. teacher
3.A. after B. since C. until D. before
4.A. front B. middle C. back D. bottom
5.A. extra B. new C. clean D. difficult
6.A. tallest B. oldest C. prettiest D. smartest
7.A. shocked B. angry C. happy D. excited
8.A. knew B. made C. failed D. lost
9.A. told B. reminded C. allowed D. advised
10.A. speech B. promise C. wish D. joke
—Look, there is a lot of rubbish in the river.
—Yes, it’s said that 80 per cent of fish in this river ________ live long.
A. doesn’t B. don’t C. isn’t D. aren’t
