Mr. Smith gave his wife money every Friday evening. His wife always spent it all the next Wednesday, so that for the next three days she had no money to spend at all. One day Mr. Smith asked her, “But how did you spend all that money?” She answered, “I don’t know.” So one Friday evening, Mr. Smith gave her money together with an exercise book and a pencil. He said to his wife, “Please write down how you spend the money.” Next Tuesday, his wife had no money again. Mr. Smith took the exercise book to see how she had spent it. “I have done what you told me,” she said gladly. She had written “Friday, I got 18 pounds from Mr. Smith.” on the first page, and on the second page, she wrote, “Tuesday, I have spent it all.”

1. Mrs. Smith always spent all the money       .

A．the next day

B．in four days

C．in a week

D．on next Wednesday

2. Mr. Smith gave his wife an exercise book and a pencil and asked her       

A．to do homework	B．to have a look
C．to write down how she spent the money	D．to draw a picture on it

3.Mrs. Smith was        to do what Mr. Smith asked her to.

A．happy

B．sad

C．sorry

D．excited

4. Mr. Smith gave his wife money        a week.

A．once

B．twice

C．three times

D．four times

5. The story tells us that Mrs. Smith was not very       .

A．glad

B．tall

C．careful

D．good

 

Dear Disney,

Last weekend, the four members of my family spent an enjoyable holiday at the Magic Kingdom - Disneyland. And one event made our visit seem truly magical.

We got to the front of the line at Space Mountain, only to find out that our little daughter Gloria couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride. We were so excited that we all forgot ice-cream was not allowed on the ride.

Gloria broke into tears and we all had no idea what to do. Then Murphy, one of the staff(员工) members, came over. She bent down and told Gloria that she would hold the ice-cream for her and give it to her when she finished the ride. Gloria said, "Promise?" Then she gave Murphy her ice-cream, and she completely enjoyed the ride.

Sure enough, as we walked out the exit, there was Gloria's new friend with "her" ice-cream. Now you and I both know what happened, because we know that an ice-cream won't last twenty minutes on a summer afternoon in Florida. Murphy knew what time we would get off the ride; she went to the nearest shop and bought a brand-new ice-cream thirty seconds before we walked out the exit. Gloria said, "Thank you," but I'm sure she thought it was the same ice-cream.

We know that someone tried hard to make our visit special. Thanks so much for going above and beyond! 

Your fan,                                                                Carmen Rivera                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

1.Before the ride, Gloria cried because _________.

A. she couldn't find her parents in the line     

B. she was too little to take the ride

C. she couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride  

D. she had to wait for twenty minutes

2.Murphy was waiting for Gloria ___________ after the ride.

A. in the ice-cream shop                    B. at the exit

C. in the front of the line                    D. at the entrance

3.In order to keep the promise, Murphy __________.

A. took Gloria to the nearest shop

B. asked her new friend to help Gloria

C. helped Gloria get off the ride

D. bought a new ice-cream for Gloria

4.The underlined word "someone" in the last paragraph refers to (指的是) ______.

A. Murphy       B. Disney         C. Gloria          D. Carmen

5.Carmen Rivera wrote the letter to __________.

A. order ice-creams                         B. promise to visit again

C. express her thanks                        D. give some suggestions

 

For many years I had a good life. My illness was reasonably (适度的) under control, I had a nice relationship with my husband, I did work, I didn't hate. It was, as I said, a good life.

   But there's a saying that the good is the enemy of the best. I finally realized this one day, and began making my best life. I changed doctors and tried a new way that could relieve(减轻) my symptoms (症状) , rather than just making them easier to deal with. I started talking more with my husband and listening to what he had to say. And I quit(辞掉) my job and started working for myself.

I have the best life I've ever had. I'd call it great. It is possible there's a better life for me, which would then be my "best life" , but for now I don't think so. I've started a business I love. My husband and kids are wonderful. I have a good friend and I'm close to my older sister who lives in town. Could it get better? I suppose so. But for me I think this is the best life I can have right now.

Think more about your life. Where are you living? Are you in a job you just don't mind? What makes your life "good" ? Why isn't it great? What's the enemy of the best and what can you do about it?

Enjoy your best life. We're only here for a short while, and we all need to have the best possible time we can. It's like going to Disney World. If you spend too much time standing in line waiting for the ride, pretty soon your time's up. Get out of the "good" line and have your best life.

1.Which of the following is NOT included in the writer's "good life" ?

 A. Having a job.                      B. Having no hate.

C. Getting on well with her husband.       D. Living close to her good friend.

2.The writer quit her job because she________.

A. was ill                     B. didn't like working

C. wanted to go for her best life   D. wanted to enjoy her good life

3.What did the writer do to make her best life?

①She visited other doctors.

②She started a business she loved.

③She played more with her kids.

④She talked more with her husband.

⑤She spent much time in Disney World.

A. ①②④  B.②③④    C.①③⑤     D.①②⑤

4. What's the enemy of the best?

A. Illness.     B. A good job.     C. Being proud.      D. Being satisfied.

5.What is the best title for the article?

A. Attitude to Life                B. Making Your Best Life

C. What Makes Your Life "Good"     D. A New Way to Treat the Illness

 

 

Dear Disney,      Last weekend, the four members of my family spent an enjoyable holiday at the Magic Kingdom - Disneyland. And one event made our visit seem truly magical. We got to the front of the line at Space Mountain, only to find out that our little daughter Gloria couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride. We were so excited that we all forgot ice-cream was not allowed on the ride.    Gloria broke into tears and we all had no idea what to do. Then Murphy, one of the staff(员工) members, came over. She bent down and told Gloria that she would hold the ice-cream for her and give it to her when she finished the ride. Gloria said, "Promise?" Then she gave Murphy her ice-cream, and she completely enjoyed the ride.      Sure enough, as we walked out the exit, there was Gloria's new friend with "her" ice-cream. Now you and I both know what happened, because we know that an ice-cream won't last twenty minutes on a summer afternoon in Florida. Murphy knew' what time we would get off the ride; she went to the nearest shop and bought a brand-new ice-cream thirty seconds before we walked out the exit. Gloria said, "Thank you," but I'm sure she thought it was the same ice-cream.       We know that someone tried hard to make our visit special. Thanks so much for going above and beyond! Your fan, Carmen Rivera

1.The family's visit to the Magic Kingdom was ________.

      A) helpful       -   B) awful             C) frightening         D) amazing

2.Before the ride, Gloria cried because _________.

      A) she couldn't find her parents in the line

B) she was too little to take the ride

      C) she couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride

D) she had to wait for twenty minutes

3.Murphy was waiting for Gloria ___________ after the ride.

      A) in the ice-cream shop                      B) at the exit

      C) in the front of the line                      D) at the entrance

4.In order to keep the promise, Murphy __________.

      A) took Gloria to the nearest shop

B) asked her new friend to help Gloria

      C) helped Gloria get off the ride

D) bought a new ice-cream for Gloria

5.The underlined word "someone" in the last paragraph refers to (指的是) _________.

     A) Murphy           B) Disney             C) Gloria             D) Carmen

6.Carmen Rivera wrote the letter to __________.

     A) order ice-creams                          B) promise to visit again

     C) express her thanks                        D) give some suggestions

 

People fell in love with Elizabeth Taylor in 1944, when she acted in the movie National Velvet — the story of Velvet Brown, a young girl who won first place in a famous horse race. At first, the producers of the movie told Elizabeth Taylor that she was too short to play the part of Velvet. However, they waited for four months until three inches (英寸) added to her height. Elizabeth Taylor’s acting in National Velvet is still considered to be the best and National Velvet became Elizabeth Taylor’s first success.
Elizabeth Taylor was born in London in 1932. Her parents, both Americans, had moved to London for business. When World War II started, the Taylors moved to California, where Elizabeth Taylor started acting in movies. After her success as a child star, Elizabeth Taylor had no trouble moving into adult roles and won the Academy Award twice for Best Actress for her performance in Butterfield 8 (1960) and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf? (1966).
Elizabeth Taylor is a legend (传奇人物) of our time. Like Velvet Brown in National Velvet, Elizabeth Taylor was very lucky, and she was hard-working, beautiful, famous and rich. When Elizabeth Taylor got older, she seldom acted in movies. Instead, she spent most of time on her business, and she often helped others. Several years ago, she raised more than $40 million for research and education. In March, 2011, Elizabeth Taylor died at the age of 79.
【小题1】The producers didn’t let Taylor play the part of Velvet at first because ______.

A．she was not tall enough	B．she didn’t show interest
C．she was not beautiful enough	D．she did not play well enough

【小题2】Where did Elizabeth Taylor start acting in movies?

A．In New York.	B．In Los Angeles.
C．In California.	D．In London

【小题3】When did Elizabeth Taylor win her first Academy Award for Best Actress?

A．At the age of 12.	B．At the age of 28.
C．At the age of 31.	D．At the age of 34.

【小题4】What do you know about Velvet Brown in National Velvet?

A．She was not rich.

B．She was a famous actress.

C．She was not well-known.

D．She won first place in a famous horse race.

【小题5】The writer wrote this article to _______.

A．encourage us to help others

B．advise us to watch National Velvet

C．tell us how to be successful and famous

D．give us some information about a successful star