Animals are not always animals. Some of them will try to cheat or cow some others in the way the human beings often do. Here is a fairy tale from Aesop for you to enjoy.
An eagle(鹰)made her nest at the top of a high tree while a cat, having found a convenient hole, moved into the middle of the trunk, and at the same time a wild pig, with her young took shelter in a hollow at its foot. The cat then decided to make all serve her in her wise way.
To carry out her design, she climbed to the nest of the eagle, saying, "Destruction is preparing for you and for me too, unfortunately. The wild pig, whom you see daily digging up the earth, wishes to uproot the tree, so she may on its fall seize our families as food for her young."
Having thus frightened the eagle out of her senses, she crept down to the cave of the pig, saying, "Your children are in great danger, for as soon as you go out to find food, the eagle is prepared to jump upon one of your little pigs."
Having filled these fears into the pig, she went and pretended to hide herself in the hollow of the tree. When night came she went out silently and obtained food for herself and her children, but pretending to be afraid, she kept a lookout all through the day. Meanwhile, the eagle, full of fear of the pig, sat still on the branches, and the pig, terrified by the eagle, did not dare to go out from her cave. Thus they both, along with their families, starved from hunger, and afforded good food for the cat and her children.
1.What was the eagle afraid of?
A. Her home would be destroyed.
B. Her children would get lost.
C. She would be taken as the cat’s food.
D. Her family would be eaten by the wild pig.
2. What was the pig frightened of?
A. The eagle would kill her young child.
B. The eagle would cheat her away.
C. The cat was telling the true story.
D. She could not find enough food.
3. How did the cat get what she wanted?
A. By running here and there.
B. By cheating both the eagle and the pig.
C. By waiting and catching the chance.
D. By fighting against the eagle and the pig.
4. Which of the following might be the best title of the above passage?
A. Believe it or not. B. Animal stories.
C. How one can be successful. D. Don’t be afraid.
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—Was it still there _______ you were away to answer the phone?
—There is no doubt about it.
A. that B. which C. where D. while
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完形填空
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
What I noticed first about my new parrot, Chico, was that he couldn’t fly. His wings had been cut short and he was stuck on the ________ just like us humans. When the weather turned nice, I took Chico outside. I sat him on a branch of a tree, hoping to make him ________ . At first he seemed ________ . He walked back and forth on the branch looking anxious or nervous. He didn’t even flap his wings in an attempt to fly. Somehow he knew he was ________ .
One day Chico got especially excited . He paced back and forth and made an incredible amount of ________ . Then all of a sudden he stopped and let out an even louder scream. He started ________ flapping his wings for the first time ever - then he lifted off the ________ like a space shuttle! I was amazed and ________ . Little did I know his feathers had been growing back, and Chico had been ________ until the moment was ripe for escape!
Two days later Chico ________ . First I tried to trick him back with food, but he would not come near me. Then I took his ________ and put it away—still he would not come. Finally, I made him a firm promise that I would let him ________ every day the weather was nice if he did come back. ________ , he flew onto my shoulder.
From that day on, whenever the weather was good I would let him out early and he would fly around and be back before dark. The ________ lasted for two months before suddenly Chico became ________ . The vet said that he had been infected with a disease from the pigeons in the neighborhood. Within a few days he died.
I was very sad. The ________ crossed my mind that if I had not set him free to fly, he would be still alive. But what ________ is there in being a bird if you can’t fly?
Chico made his first break for ________ on a late Monday afternoon in April. When will you make yours? You too can take a ________ when the conditions are right, knowing you too, in your own way, were built to fly. If you don’t ________, what will be the purpose of your life?
1.A. floor B. earth C. scene D. road
2.A. smarter B. healthier C. happier D. stronger
3.A. disappointed B. determined C. frightened D. confused
4.A. incapable B. disabled C. wrong D. stupid
5.A. noise B. progress C. energy D. consideration
6.A. slowly B. gently C. madly D. gracefully
7.A. ground B. tree C. cage D. branch
8.A. moved B. shocked C. delighted D. excited
9.A. struggling B. pacing C. flying D. waiting
10.A. left B. returned C. survived D. recovered
11.A. cage B. feather C. chain D. food
12.A. in B. out C. off D. alone
13.A. As usual B. At that moment C. Once in a while D. At the same time
14.A. action B. attempt C. routine D. effort
15.A. active B. injured C. sad D. ill
16.A. fact B. concern C. thought D. detail
17.A. sense B. mistake C. interest D. problem
18.A. life B. freedom C. fun D. food
19.A. break B. holiday C. chance D. look
20.A. keep yourself busyB. cheer yourself upC. let yourself downD. set yourself free
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根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? 1. . The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.
Make a plan for attaining goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.
Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. 2. .
When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self pity. Truly happy people don' t allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor.
3. . These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.
4. . Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously (下意识地) putting yourself in a better mood.
Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy.
Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness. 5. .
A. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.
B. On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be influenced.
C. Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood.
D. These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.
E. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.
F. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.
G. It' s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.
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Each time, Billy Crystal performs his stand-up routine in front of millions of people when the show is broadcast _______ on TV.
A. alive B. living C. live D. Lively
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Napoleon stayed in a small inn (小旅馆). The next morning, he went to thank the innkeeper.
“You have served me well,” said Napoleon. “I wish to reward you. Tell me what you want.”
“Sir, we want nothing,” said the innkeeper. “But will you tell us something?”
“What is it?” Napoleon asked.
“We have heard a story,” said the innkeeper, “that once during the war , a small village was taken by the Russians. You happened to be in the village. You hid while they looked for you. Will you tell us how you felt when they were looking for you?” Napoleon looked very angry. He called in two of his soldiers. Then he pointed to the door. The soldiers took the innkeeper and his wife out into the yard.
At the end of the yard was a wall. The innkeeper and his wife were led to the wall. The soldiers tied the hands of the innkeeper and his wife. Napoleon watched, saying nothing. “Please, sir.” begged the innkeeper, “Don’t kill us! we meant nothing!” The soldiers moved back. The innkeeper saw them raising their guns. Then Napoleon called: “Ready! Aim!” The wife screamed. “Stop!” said Napoleon. He went to the innkeeper, “Now, you know the answer to the question you asked me just now, don’t you?”
1.While the Russians were searching for him, Napoleon ______.
A. ordered his men to fight back
B. was frightened to death
C. feared nothing at all
D. regretted (后悔) having hidden there
2.Why did Napoleon order his men to tie the couple?
A. Because he wanted to teach the innkeeper a good lesson for bothering him.
B. Because he wanted to kill the couple to get rid of his anger.
C. Because he wanted to show that he was so admiring a general that nobody could upset him.
D. Because he wanted to make them know that he felt the same as they in face of danger.
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Five people are mentioned in this passage.
B. In fact, Napoleon didn’t hide when the Russians were looking for him.
C. Napoleon was thankful to the innkeeper for his good service.
D. The couple had thought they would be killed before Napoleon said “stop”.
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— As we know, keeping positive is beneficial to the process of our work and study.
— You can say that again. Struggle not to let negative ideas_______.
A. take over B. take off
C. take on D. take up
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Beaches are not only great for lying on and doing water sports, and in fact one of the best ways of enjoying them is a classic beach walk.Here at iWantSun.Co.Uk, we’ve been searching the globe to find you the world’s best and most glorious beach walks, and here’s our pick of the top.
The Footpath of the Gods, Amalfi Coast, Italy
The name says it all really and you truly do feel up there to walking along this wonderful mountain coastal path, which offers some of the most striking views on the planet.The path begins at town of Bomerano to charming Positano along the UNESCO World Heritage area of the Amalfi Coast.The whole walk will take you approximately four and a half hours to complete and pass over narrow rocky paths, past sheer cliffs and shining blue bays.
Sydney’s Great Coastal Walk, Australia
Sydney’s coastline is one of the most beautiful and diverse in the worlD. Here you have national parks, historic sites, steep cliffs, sparkling beaches and quiet bays all in one place.Sydney’s Great Walk runs all the way from Barrenjoey in the north to Royal National Park in the south and takes an incredible seven days to complete.However, if you’re not up to doing the full walk, then there are many different parts of the walk that you can do right in the city.Walking from the city’s famous Bondi Beach to the sweeping curve of Bronte Beach takes just an hour, which takes in some top scenery.
Great Ocean Walk, Australia
The Great Ocean Walk stretches 104 km along Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road, located on the southern coast of Australia, from the resort town Apollo Bay to the magnificent Twelve Apostles.The Twelve Apostles are the area’s famous stone landmarks which stand out like giants from the seA. The walk passes through a range of landscapes and sights, from national parks, famous surfing spots and deserted beaches, to wild coastlines, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, historic lighthouses and ghostly shipwrecks.Day walks and shorter three-hour walks such as the Wreck Beach Walk or the Lighthouse Cemetery and Lookout Walk can also be enjoyeD.
So next time when you’re looking for a beach holiday don’t just think about the resorts and the sand, but consider a more active sun holiday, discovering some of the best beaches in the worlD.
1.The author intends to tell us ____________.
A. the wonderful beaches in the world
B. the world’s best places for beach walks
C. the beautiful beaches in Australia
D. the ideal tourism resort for health
2.When you arrive at the Amalfi Coast _______________.
A. you will be fascinated by the scenery
B. you must be fed up with the footpath
C. you can start walking from Positano
D. you may be trapped in narrow rocky paths
3.What is special about Sydney’s Great Coastal Walk?
A. It starts from Royal National Park in the south.
B. It takes about more than five hours to complete.
C. It really has the longest coastline in the worlD.
D. It provides visitors a variety of great landscapes.
4.According to the fourth paragraph we can know that __________________.
A. the Twelve Apostles exists below the surface of the sea
B. most visitors can finish the 104 km walk in three hours
C. Apollo Bay is at the end of the Great Ocean Walk
D. the Wreck Beach Walk can also give visitors pleasure
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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。
We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Eric in a high chair and noticed everyone was eating and talking. Suddenly, Eric screamed with and said, "Hi there." His fat baby hands hit the high chair tray, and his eyes were wide with excitement.
I looked around and saw the of his enjoyment. It was an old man with a worn and oily coat. And his hair was uncombed and unwashed. I was sure he . His hand waved."Hi there, baby; I see ya," the man said to Eric.
My husband and I looks. Eric continued to laugh and answer, "Hi, there." Everyone in the restaurant noticed this. My husband and I were .
We finally the meal and for the door. My husband went to pay the check and told me to meet him in the parking lot. The old man sat me and the door. "Lord, just let me out of here he speaks to me or Eric," I prayed. As I drew closer to the man, I turned my back trying to sidestep him and avoid any air he might be . As I did so, Eric leaned over my arm, reaching with both arms in a baby's " " position. Before I could stop him, he had himself to the man's arms. Eric, in an act of total and love, laid his tiny head upon the man's torn shoulder.
His hands full of dirt, pain and hard labor gently, so gently, cradled (抱着) my baby's________and patted his back. I stood amazed. After a while, he pushed Eric from his chest ________ as though he were in pain, saying "God bless you, ma'am. You've given me the best Christmas gift."
I had just witnessed a genuine love shown through the innocence of a tiny child who saw no sin(罪恶), who made no .The ragged old man, , had reminded me that a genuine love is one which the essence (本质) of love is realized.
1.A. hurriedly B. happily C. sadly D. quietly
2.A. delight B.surprise C. anger D. satisfaction
3.A. source B. reason C. effect D. origin
4.A. smiled B. smelled C. felt D. cheated
5.A. transformed B. separated C. exchanged D. replaced
6.A. embarrassed B. astonished C. excited D. curious
7.A. got up B. got through C. got over D. got off
8.A. moved B. headed C. reached D. advanced
9.A. in front of B. against C. next to D. between
10.A. though B. since C. before D. if
11.A. holding B. fighting C. taking D. breathing
12.A. let-me-go B.pick-me-up C. put-me-down D. take-me-on
13.A. jumped B. devoted C. driven D. thrown
14.A. independence B. trust C. desire D. devotion
15.A. tough B. strong C. old D. firm
16.A. legs B. head C. neck D. bottom
17.A.eagerly B. violently C. unwillingly D. gladly
18.A. decision B. judgment C. conclusion D. choice
19.A. strangely B. powerfully C. unknowingly D. gratefully
20.A. realistic B. false C. loyal D. true
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