An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.
When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle(奇迹) can save him now.” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore with the money in her hand.
“And what do you want?” asked the salesman. “It’s for my little brother,” the girl answered. “He’s really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.” “Pardon?” said the salesman.
“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?” “We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry.” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
A well-dressed man heard this and asked, “What kind of miracle does your brother need?”
“I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”
“How much do you have?” asked the man. “$1.11, but I can try and get some more.” she answered. “Well, what luck ,”smiled the man. “$1.11, the price of a miracle for your little brother.”
He took up the girl’s hand and said , “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost?
1.What was the trouble in the little girl’s family?
A. Her brother was seriously ill. B. They had no money.
C. Nothing could save her brother. D. Both A and B.
2.In the eyes of the little girl, a miracle might be______．
A. something interesting. B. something beautiful.
C. some wonderful medicine. D. some good food.
3.What made the miracle happen?
A. The girl’s love for her brother. B. The medicine from the drugstore．
C. The girl’s money. D. Nobody can tell．
4.From the passage we can infer(推断)that______．
A. the doctor didn’t ask for any pay
B. a miracle is sure to happen if you keep on
C. the little girl is lovely but not so clever
D. Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought
My family and I have just returned from a family reunion(团聚). Six years ago, my aunt and uncle decided to move to Los Angeles. I was still young when they left so I did not remember them very well. Since moving, they have had two children, a boy and a girl. It was my chance to get to know my family and meet my cousins for the first time.
My uncle now works in the film business. His job is to translate(翻译) English dialogue into Chinese. Nowadays it is quite common for some American films to have some parts with Chinese. We had some really enjoyable days in Los Angeles. We went to the beach a few times and went on a tour of a film studio.
However, the best part of the trip was learning about my family. I could not believe how similar we all are. It is easy to tell we are a part of the same family. My dad and uncle have a lot in common. They are quite short, like making jokes about their hair loss(缺失), and really enjoying eating seafood.
My mum and aunt are both quite tall with curly hair, and are interested in Beijing Opera and going for long walks. Even my cousin Sunny and I are similar! We both have big eyes and long, straight hair. We like playing the same games and we are all scared of spiders! Also, we both find maths too difficult but are quite good at speaking English. I am so glad we had the Chance to visit Los Angeles. I hope they can visit China in the near future.
1.How did he writer feel before she went to Los Angeles?
A.Scared B.Excited C.Bored D.Nervous
2.The writer's uncle translates English dialogue into Chinese because________ .
A.people in China like to watch American films in Chinese
B.actors in American films sometimes speak Chinese
C.Chinese is very common in the USA
D.Americans hope to communicate with Chinese
3.The writer's dad and uncle are similar in the flowing ways EXCEPT________ .
A.neither of them are tall B.neither of them have much hay
C.both of them like seafood D.both of them like making jokes on each other
4.In what way are the writer and her cousin Sunny similar?
A.They are both good at Maths. B.They are both interested in Beijing Opera
C.They are both afraid of spiders D.They both have long, curly hair
Aunt Linda's advice page
Peter
I went out with a group of friends yesterday. We saw a lady lying in the street. She looked very sick. My friends made jokes about her and laughed. Though I wanted to help her, my friends told me not t0. It was awful of them to laugh at her, and I regret not saying anything. I feel ashamed of myself. What should I do in this situation?
Dear Peter
I believe you’ve learnt an important lesson --- you’ll regret it if you don’t do the right thing at the right moment. Next time in the same situation, you should make up your own mind. You shouldn’t listen to your friend. It was awful of them to laugh at a sick lady.
Julie
I have to share a room with my seven-year old sister, and she's driving me mad! She has a habit of playing the piano when I' m studying, and she always takes my things without telling me. I try to keep the room tidy, but she always makes a mess. I love my sister, but sometimes she's so annoying! What should I do?
Dear Julie
You should talk 100 your sister more. Ask her to play the piano only when you’re not studying. Let her borrow your things only if she as you frt. Perhaps she just wants more attention from you. Try spending some time with her every day and you’ll learn how 10 live happily with each other.
1.Where is the text probably from?
A.Poster. B.Diary C.Magazine. D.Internet.
2.Both peter and Aunt Linda think that laughing at a sick lady is________ .
A.helpful B.awful C.ashamed D.right
3.Peter felt ashamed of himself because he________ .
A.saw a lady lying in the street B.went out with a group of his friends
C.didn't want to help the sick lady D.didn't do the right thing at the right moment
4.How many problems does Julie have with her sister?
A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.
There is a saying: Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and supper like a beggar. This means that______should be the largest meal of our day. In many countries, the biggest meal of the day is dinner. So why does this saying advise_______to eat a large breakfast instead of other meals?
The______ is in the word breakfast itself, which means a long period without eating. The gap(间隔)______ dinner and breakfast can be up to twelve hours, so the meal should be______ . Also, unlike your evening meal, the food for breakfast will______ you energy to use while you are active during the day . There is, evidence(证据) that eating a big breakfast can______ your concentration(注意力) and mood.
Health experts stress (强调) the______ of eating a good breakfast and having one's main meal earlier in the day, but not many people are______ their unhealthy eating habits. For example, about two-thirds of population in the US______ has its main meal in the evening, Most popular American food is full of fat. It's______ for people's health . In Mexico, the most important meal for many families is usually eaten at noon. It______ soup, fish , meat with a salad and finally tea or coffee. May experts______ that people eat small, low-fat meals five or six times a day .However, most think______ you eat is more important than when you eat it. Having a balanced______ is the best way to enjoy a healthy life. Eat healthy, and stay healthy.
1.A.breakfast B.lunch C.supper D.dinner
2.A.them B.us C.her D.him
3.A.question B.fact C.result D.answer
4.A.among B.in. C.between D.at
5.A.fresh B.healthy. C.simple D.expensive
6.A.take B.send C.save D.give
7.A.improve B.break C.help D.protect
8.A.culture B.hobby C.importance D.idea
9.A.forming B.changing C.developing D.building
10.A.still B.just C.never D.already
11.A.helpful B.strange C.good D.bad
12.A.uses B.needs C.includes D.mixes
13.A.tell B.ask C.suggest D.order
14.A.that B.what C.how D.whether
15.A.exercise B.time C.invention D.diet
---Thank you for supporting the volunteer project.
--- .
A.All right B.My pleasure
C.Never mind D.It doesn’t matter
Come to me for help when you are__________ .
A.in time B.in a hurry C.in trouble D.in safety
