A young American doctor was sleeping when suddenly his doorbell began to ring. It was already midnight, but what could the doctor do? He had to get up, put on his coat and go downstairs.
When he opened the door, he saw a man standing with a hat in his hand. “How do you do?” said the man, “Can you come at once to a place out of town? It’s quite far but you have a car and I can show you the way.”
“Certainly,” said the doctor, “I’m quite ready, I can come at once.” After a few minutes the car was standing at the front door, the man got into the doctor’s car, and they drove off.
They drove on for a long time. Then the man said, “Here you are. This is my home. Now I can pay you and you can go back to town.”
“I must see the patient (病人), ” the doctor said, “How can I go back without seeing the patient?”
“There is no patient,” explained the man. “Nobody is ill. I live here, you see, and one must get home from a town, mustn’t he? There are no taxis this time of the night, but a doctor often makes night calls, so excuse me. Here is your money. Thank you, doctor. Good night.”
1. The doctor __________ when the doorbell started to ring.| A．was sleeping upstairs | B．was sleeping downstairs |
| C．was working upstairs | D．was working downstairs |
| A．to go out for a walk with him | B．to go to a place out of town |
| C．to go to his house | D．to go to hospital |
| A．to fool the doctor | B．to give the doctor money |
| C．to get home in the doctor’s car | D．to get some medicine |
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【推荐1】A woman was sitting by herself in a movie theatre. The movie she was about to set was a musical version(版本)of a very successful book that had sold a million copies that year.
As the woman was waiting for the movie to begin, she noticed that the theatre was very crowded but the two seats next to her were empty.
Suddenly a large man carrying a big fur coat walked down the aisle(走廊) and sat down, placing the fur coat on the seat next to her.
When the lights went out, the fur coat bean to move, and the woman realized it was not a coat but a large furry dog. He was sitting up in the seat, watching the movie screen with great interest. As soon as the movie started, the dog began to nod his head and beat his paws (爪) in perfect time to the music.
When the movie was over. the woman turned to the man and said, “Excuse me, sir. but I’ve never seen Such a well-behaved dog in a movie theatre before. Does he go to the movies often?”
“Oh, yes, ”replied the man.
“And he seemed to enjoy everything so much, ”she said, “It was just amazing!”
“As a matter of fact, it surprised me too. ”said the man. “He hated the books！”
1. What kind of movie was the woman about to see?| A．A movie about a clever dog | B．A musical movie based on a book |
| C．A movie about two film-goers | D．A movie telling of a popular book. |
| A．The man enjoyed the movie very much |
| B．The dog made noise and disturbed others |
| C．The dog was bright enough to enjoy the movie |
| D．The woman enjoyed the movie very much |
| A．She communicated with the man happily |
| B．She praised the man for bringing his dog |
| C．She punished the dog for making noise |
| D．She complained about the dog angrily. |
| A．he didn’t like the movie, but his dog did |
| B．his dog could enjoy the movie like a human being. |
| C．his dog hated the book and the movie, |
| D．he enjoyed the movie, but his dog didn’t |
Mrs Turner’s telephone number was 3463, and the number of the cinema in town was 3464. People often made mistakes and telephoned her when they actually wanted the cinema.
One evening the telephone rang and Mrs Turner answered it. A tired man’s voice came over the phone, “At what time does your last film begin?”
“I’m sorry,” said Mrs Turner, “but you have the wrong number. This is not the cinema.” “Oh, it began twenty minutes ago?” said the man. “I’m sorry about that. Well, good-bye.” Mrs Turner was very surprised, so she told her husband. He laughed and said, “No, that wasn’t a mistake. The man’s wife wanted to go to the cinema, but he was feeling tired, so he telephoned the cinema. His wife heard him, but she didn’t hear you. Now they will stay at home this evening, and the husband will be happy.”
1. When the tired man telephoned Mrs Turner by mistake, she was _______.| A．angry | B．not at all surprised | C．pleased | D．surprised |
| A．wanted the cinema but called a wrong number. |
| B．said something that had nothing to do with her answer. |
| C．asked her silly questions that she didn’t know how to answer. |
| D．was angry with himself for having made the mistake. |
| A．The Turners lived near the cinema. |
| B．Both of the Turners didn’t want to go to the cinema. |
| C．The man didn’t want to go to the cinema with his wife that night. |
| D．The man’s wife was angry for what her husband had done. |
| A．made fun of his wife |
| B．could enjoy himself alone that night |
| C．could relax (使休息) himself at home |
| D．could have a good time at home with his wife |
| A．that it’s tiresome to answer a wrong phone call |
| B．that wives are easier to be fooled by their husbands |
| C．nothing but a joke |
| D．that it’s wrong for husband and wife to fool each other |
【推荐3】My biggest problem is that I’m too busy. When I was young, I used to have so much time, but these days I get up early and stay in school all day. Then I go right home and eat dinner before I started high school, I used to spend a lot of time playing games with my friends, but I just don’t have the time anymore.In the evening, I used to watch TV or chat with my grandmother, but now I have to study. I love music, and my father used to take me to concerts. These days, I hardly ever have time for concerts. I do my homework and go to bed. I really miss the old days.
1. What’s my biggest problem?| A．I’m too lazy. | B．I’m too busy. | C．I’m free. | D．I get up early. |
| A．Yes, I have. | B．No, I haven’t. |
| C．I don’t know. | D．/. |
| A．late | B．early | C．don’t known | D．too late |
| A．music | B．football | C．doing homework | D．sleep |
| A．I am older | B．I have lots of friends | C．I miss the old days | D．I have a TV. |
【推荐1】Thomas was a well-known wise man. One day, he wandered in a beautiful small town. Because of his fame, people from nearby towns who heard of his arrival all came to visit and seek his advice.
Many who came sought help with difficulties in daily life, and Thomas, unable to bear turning them away, patiently offered suggestions. Word spread quickly, and more and more people came to see Thomas for guidance.
One day, dozens of people crowded outside Thomas’s door, all clamoring (大声地要求) that their problems were the most serious and urgent, each insisting that Thomas address their concerns first, with no one willing to yield (让步).
After a moment of thought, Thomas took out some paper and a pen and said, “I can’t hear clearly with everyone talking at once. How about everyone write down your problem on a piece of paper and place it in this basket beside me?”
Once everyone had placed their notes in the basket, Thomas shook the basket and said, “Please each take a piece of paper from the basket and read what it says.”
As everyone read a note from someone else, they all realized that indeed, each person has their own troubles, and every household has its own challenges. Then Thomas spoke up, “Now, whose problem is the most urgent to solve?” Hearing that question, no one spoke again, because now no one dared to claim that their problem was the most severe.
Often, we are bound by our immediate feelings. When difficulties and problems strike, it feels as though we are caught in a vortex of pain. But if we shift our focus from ourselves and look towards others, we might discover that the problems we face are not so significant. Perhaps others are the ones who need help more urgently, or maybe there is something within our power that we can do for them.
1. Why did people visit Thomas?| A．For advice. | B．For a meeting. |
| C．For a competition. | D．For introductions. |
| A．He ignored them. | B．He listened to each one individually. |
| C．He prioritized the problems himself. | D．He asked them to write down their problems. |
| A．The complexity of their difficulties. | B．The similarity of their situations. |
| C．Their need for more advice. | D．Their living conditions. |
| A．Competition. | B．Sympathy. | C．Prioritization. | D．Self-confidence. |
【推荐2】Our camp was situated on a remote island off the coast of Vancouver. I went with my classmates, and we had to get up at five in the morning to make the three-hour-long trip. When we got there, the first thing I noticed was how rustic（纯朴的）everything was. There were wooden cabins, forests surrounding us on all sides and a lake. There wasn't, to my disappointment, a computer lab, cell reception or wi-fi.
“Please hand over all electronic devices you have with you,” the camp guide announced once everyone was off the coast and standing on the-dock. “This includes cameras, cell phones, watches...” And the list went on and on. We were all dropping our stuff into a bag. When it was my turn, I hesitated for a second before carefully placing my phone into the bag with a heavy heart.
Right after we were all stripped of（剥夺）technology, the guides led us on a five-hour hike through the woods. Between the steep hills, muddy slopes and the soft, but incessant（不间断的）drizzling rain, I was completely worn out in the end. When I reached into my pocket wanting to check the time, my fingers, with disappointment, closed on thin air.
The next day, I was feeling slightly better. It had stopped raining, and we were going canoeing. Though I was eager for my phone, the longing was manageable. After two hours of non-stop canoeing, I realized I had not thought of my phone all morning. That afternoon was even busier, with lots of hiking, storytelling and swimming. I went to sleep, worn out but happy.
The next day was the third and final day of camping. I smiled as my friends excitedly chattered about finally getting access to the Internet again, but I didn't feel the same way anymore. Yes, the Internet is fun, but getting outdoors with your friends is even better.
1. Why did the author get up early?| A．He wanted to appreciate the lake. |
| B．He had to meet his friends. |
| C．He slept early and didn't want to sleep any more. |
| D．The starting place was far from the camp site. |
| A．handed over his phone unwillingly |
| B．became angry with the guide |
| C．couldn't find his stuff any longer |
| D．bought many kinds of electronic devices |
| A．It rained all the time. |
| B．He couldn't find his phone in his pocket. |
| C．The scenery was not beautiful at all. |
| D．The hills were so steep and the slopes were muddy. |
| A．The author managed to get his phone. |
| B．The author went to sleep quite late. |
| C．The author was used to the camp life. |
| D．The author began using the phone much less. |
【推荐3】When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called "Brownie". My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.
One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up (咬破) one of my Dad's shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl,” she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.
Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet. She went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she'd let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we'd be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. She never barked (吠) or tried to get away. Funny thing is that she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.
Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss the days when she was with us.
1. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?| A．Look at them sadly. | B．Stay with them. |
| C．Play games with them. | D．Touch them gently. |
| A．would eat anything when hungry | B．felt sorry for her mistake |
| C．loved playing hide-and-seek | D．disliked the author's dad |
| A．smiled | B．barked |
| C．rushed to them | D．tried to be funny |
| A．Shy | B．Polite | C．Brave | D．Caring |
【推荐1】Grand Opening
Bentwood Truck Museum
Saturday, November 8, at 10:00 A. M.
After eighteen months of hard work by more than 100 volunteers, the Bentwood Truck Museum is ready to open. The old factory had been scheduled to be destroyed. When Roger Haygood heard about the plans to tear down the building, he bought it so that he could store his collection of old trucks there. Then he had the idea of turning the building into a truck museum.
During the past year and a half, the old building has been transformed into a treasure chest of memories. Instead of a dark and dull house, the building has become a cheery, bright home for all kinds of trucks from the past. The museum now houses 68 trucks, and we hope to have even more soon. There is a 1959 school bus, a 1942 bakery truck, and a 1937 fire engine. Our oldest vehicle is a 1919 milk truck. Our newest vehicle is a 1966 tow truck.
You can take a ride on a fire truck, a mail truck, or an ice-cream truck. Rides are $ 2.00, but you can get a ticket for a free ride at any grocery store in Bentwood.
Help us celebrate our grand opening by bringing your family and friends! There is something to interest everyone who attends. The Bentwood Truck Museum is a special piece of our history.
● To get to Bentwood Truck Museum, take Route 29 (Kingston Highway) to Palmer Street.
● Go south on Palmer Street for one block and take a left onto Norman Drive.
● You will see the museum building and the amusement park on your left.
● Parking is available across the street, on your right.
1. In which of the following can visitors take a ride?| A．A milk truck. | B．An ice-cream truck. | C．A bakery truck. | D．A school bus. |
| A．On Norman Drive. | B．On Palmer Street. | C．On Kingston Highway. | D．On Route 29. |
| A．It is built on the ruins of an old building. |
| B．It offers visitors free rides to the museum. |
| C．It exhibits trucks dating back to 200 years ago. |
| D．It’s transformed from an old factory by volunteers. |
Several modern studies, moreover, have shown that fatter people don’t eat more on average than thinner people. A 1979 study of 3,545 London office workers showed that fat people eat less than slim (苗条的) people.
Studies also show that slim people are more active than fat people. A study by a research group at Stanford University found the following interesting facts:
The more the man ran, the greater loss of the body fat.
The more they ran, the greater increase in food intake.
Thus, those who ran the most ate the most, yet lost the greatest amount of body fat.
1. Nowadays many Americans have the problem that ______.
| A．they are too slim | B．they work too hard |
| C．they are too fat | D．they lose too much body fat |
| A．150. | B．300. | C．600. | D．270. |
| A．Yes, there is plenty of evidence. |
| B．Of course, there is some evidence to support this. |
| C．There is hardly any scientific evidence to support this. |
| D．We are not sure. |
| A．ate more food and had more physical activities |
| B．ate less food but had more physical activities |
| C．ate less food and had less physical activities |
| D．had more problems |
【推荐3】Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called “the youngest writer in the world”. He has written three books till now. Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi’an and Shenzhen. This kind of life gave him things to think and write about. When he was 9 months old, he could speak and at the age of one, he could say five to six hundred words. At three, he could look up words in the dictionary. At four, his father taught him how to learn by himself. His parents like reading very much. So does he. At the age of 5, he began writing fairy tales. At the age of 6, he wrote a novel about his life in different cities with his parents. His fairy tales are all from his life. One day, he found many mice in the house. They not only ate their food but also hurt his mother’s hand. So he thought, “If we give mice the stomachs of cows, they will eat grass and they will be helpful to people.” This was his first fairy tale Change Stomachs for Mice. Now he studies well in a middle school. He has written his third book, the novel called Eyes of Children. He says,“I am not different from other children, I just wrote several books.”
1. How many books has Dou Kou written?| A．Three. | B．Four. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．Mother | B．father |
| C．school life | D．life in different cities |
| A．When he wrote fairy tales. |
| B．Before his father taught him how to learn by himself. |
| C．After he went to school. |
| D．After his mother taught him how to learn by himself. |
| A．Dou Kou is different from other children. | B．Dou Kou doesn’t tell the truth. |
| C．Dou Kou is the same as other children. | D．Dou Kou likes his books. |
Steve Minear, UK
Here are the things you can think of: the desire to explore a foreign and unique environment, the excitement of being the first humans to open up a new world, the expectation of fame and glory…For scientists there is another reason. Their observations and research will probably lead to great scientific achievements.
Donal Trollop, Canada
There are already too many people on the Earth. I think that sometime before the end of the century, there will be a human colony(殖民地)on Mars. It will happen when people finally realize that tow-way trips to the red planet Mars are unnecessary. Most of the danger of space Flight is in the launches(发射) and landings. Cutting the trip home would therefore reduce the danger of accidents, save a lot of money, and open the way to building an everlasting human settlement on another world.
Enough supplies can be sent on ahead. And every two years more supplies and more people will needs, and Mars is far more pleasant than the other planets in the outer space.
Paul Davies. USA
1. The main purpose of Steve Minear’s writing is .
| A．to report his classmates’ discussion | B．to invite an answer to his question |
| C．to explain the natural state of Mars | D．to show his agreement on going to Mars |
| A．There is a plan to send humans to Mars. |
| B．There are many reasons for going to Mars. |
| C．Scientists become famous by doing research on Mars. |
| D．It is possible to build an Earth-like environment on Mars. |
| A．humans need only a one-way ticket to Mars. |
| B．two-way trips to Mars will be made safe soon |
| C．it is easy to reduce the danger and cost of flights to Mars |
| D．it is cheap to build an everlasting human settlement on Mars |
| A．Humans will have to bring all they need from the Earth. |
| B．Humans will find Mars totally unsuitable for living. |
| C．Humans can produce everything they need. |
| D．Humans can live longer in the colony on Mars |
Big messaging apps abroad
While WeChat is China's biggest mobile messaging app (应用软件), there are many equivalent apps in other countries that offer similar features.
WhatsApp (US)
Users: more than 300 million
Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry
Features: text chats, pushtotalk, file sharing, location sharing
With more than 300 million active users, WhatsApp is one of WeChat's biggest competitors. Developed by two exYahoo employees in 2009, WhatsApp originally focused on text chats, but on Aug. 6 it also started pushtotalk service. It's noted for its accessibility, ease of use and the absence (没有) of adverts. The service is free for the first year, after which D|S0.99 (6.06 yuan) is charged for a oneyear subscription.
Kakao Talk (South Korea)
Users: more than 100 million
Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Bada (an operating system developed by Samsung)
Features: text chats, group chats, pushtotalk, group calls, file sharing
With more than 100 million users in more than 230 countries, Kakao Talk is a multiplatform (多平台) texting application that allows users to send and receive messages for free. With Kakao Talk, users can message each other oneonone or in group chats with unlimited numbers of friends. You can also choose from more than 250 animated emoticons and share them with friends.
Line (Japan)
Users: more than 200 million
Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and PC
Features: text chats, group chats, pushtotalk, file sharing, location sharing, gaming, stickers
Line tops the list of the most downloaded free apps in 52 countries. Apart from text and voice messaging, Line provides its users with more than 250 original stickers and emoticons to buy from its own shop. In the first quarter of 2013 alone, it made D|S17 million just from stickers. The popular app also allows friends to battle each other in the Line games.
1. The first paragraph of the passage is used to ________.
| A．introduce the most popular mobile messaging apps in China |
| B．talk about new features in the latest mobile messaging apps |
| C．draw readers' attention to various popular mobile messaging apps |
| D．explain how mobile messaging apps have become so popular |
| A．Group mobile games. |
| B．Free stickers and emoticons. |
| C．Free download of the app. |
| D．Text and group chats. |
| A．can send and receive messages for free |
| B．can enjoy live video chats within groups |
| C．don't need to worry about unwanted ads |
| D．regularly get free stickers and emoticons |
Fun day To celebrate the Year of the Pig Organized by Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High school Date：2 January 2019 Time：10 am – 5 pm Place：Kwun Tong Playground Fee: $ 20 (buy three get one free) Programme：drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performance Highlights: 1) enter the lucky draw to win a digital camera 2) learn to make festival food Join us on the Fun day! Free Soft Drinks. All are welcome! Note: ★Ticket are available at the General Office of Lam Tin Youth Centre. ★For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact Miss Olivia Wong one week before the activity. |
1. What is going to take place on 2 January, 2019?
| A．A big event to welcome a Chinese new year. |
| B．A social gathering to raise money for wildlife. |
| C．A party for close friends to meet and have fun. |
| D．A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students. |
| A．$20 | B．$40 | C．$60 | D．$80 |
| A．Tickets are sold in Kwun Tong High School. |
| B．It’s unnecessary to take soft drinks with you. |
| C．Free digital cameras are provided for everybody. |
| D．Students can have festival food as much as they can. |
