A man had two large pots. One of the pots had a crack (裂缝) in it, so while the other pot always delivered (运送) a full pot of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to his house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. This went on every day for years.
One day a neighbor asked the man, “One of your pots has been broken for years. It can only deliver half its load, so you don’t get full value from your efforts. Why don’t you buy a new one?”
The man smiled and said, “Please follow me to my house, and you may see some beautiful flowers.” On the way to the man’s house, the neighbor took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path.
The man said to the neighbor, “Did you notice that there were flowers only on one side of the path, but not on the other side? That’s because I have always known about the flaw (缺陷) of my pot. I planted flower seeds on one side of the path. Every day when I walk back from the stream, the broken pot waters them. For years, I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate (装饰) my house. Without the broken pot, I would not have this beauty.”
1.How much water did the man carry home every day?
A. A full pot. B. Two full pots.
C. Half a pot. D. One and a half pots.
2.What did the man do with the broken pot?
A. He threw it away. B. He used it to water flowers.
C. He changed it for a new one. D. He planted some flowers in it.
3.We can learn from the passage that the man ______.
A. told a lie to his neighbor B. accepted his neighbor’s suggestion
C. made use of the flaw of his pot D. didn’t like his broken pot
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A. A man and his neighbor B. A way of planting flowers
C. A story of a broken pot D. A warm-hearted man
One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?
Listen—Listen when they are talking. Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it’s not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.
Help them—If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don’t do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra pencil or pen with you to classes in case they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.
Be there for them—Be there for your friends to help make them feel better in hard times. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control, but if you can’t stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don’t want to stay with your friends when they’re in hard times, then you don’t deserve(值得) to be with them when they’re having a good time!
____________—Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you’ll remember these things when you’re all old!
1.While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should______________.
A. give him or her some advice B. calm him or her down
C. just listen unless asked D. also share your feelings
2.What can we learn from Marilyn Monroe’s words?
A. Life without a friend is death. B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. A friend is easier lost than found. D. A man is known by his friends.
3.Which of the following can be put in the blank of the last paragraph?
A. Enjoy yourself B. Make plans
C. Understand your friends D. Play with your friends
4.The passage is mainly about _______.
A. how to find a good friend B. how to help friends in trouble
C. how to make more friends D. how to be a good friend
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What was Phillip?
A. A poet . B. A teacher. C. A doctor.
2.Why did that old man dial that number the first time?
A. He wanted to talk to Phillip.
B. He dialed the wrong number.
C. He was interested in poems.
3.How old was John when he knew Phillip ?
A. 60 years old. B. 63 years old. C. 73 years old.
4.What do the two men like doing?
A. Going out with friends. B. Talking over the phone. C. Drinking coffee together.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why did the woman buy the dress?
A. For a party . B. For a lecture. C. For an interview.
2.How much was taken off the price of the dress?
A. 10%. B. 20%. C. 30%.
3.What did the man think of the book?
A. Relaxing. B. Boring. C. Helpful.
4.Where is probably Mike now?
A. At home. B. At school. C. In hospital.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where did the man’s family go last year?
A. To Egypt. B. To Spain. C. To France .
2.How many people are there in the man’s family?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
3.What’s the relationship between the speakers ?
A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Workmates.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When will the speakers meet this Saturday ?
A. At 7:00. B. At 7:15. C. At 7:30.
2.What will the man probably do around 4?
A. Watch a match. B. Do his homework. C. Attend a concert.
