A man and his wife were very poor. They kept hoping for new clothes and good food. The man enjoyed eating, and he especially liked cakes. One night an old woman came to their house and told them she would let them have three wishes. They could wish for anything they wanted.
The man had just finished eating a piece of bread for his dinner, but he was still hungry. He said, “I wish I had a big cake!”
Suddenly a cake appeared on his plate.
“You fool!” His wife cried. “You could have wished for a house full of wonderful food, but you wished for a cake. I wish that cake was on the end of your foolish nose! ”
Immediately the cake stuck to the end of his nose.
Then the man and his wife started blaming each other. “It’s your fault!” she man cried. “No, it’s your fault!” she answered. What could they do? The cake was still stuck to the husband’s nose.
“Oh!” the wife cried. “I wish none of this had ever happened!”
Immediately the cake was gone, and the man was saying, “I’m still hungry. How I wish I had some cakes! ”
But of course nothing happened.
1. The man quarreled with his wife because ___.
| A．he always enjoyed eating |
| B．his wife hoped that he asked for a house |
| C．the cake stuck to the end of his nose according to his wife’s wish. |
| D．he didn’t want anything except cakes |
| A．the man made his wishes before dinner |
| B．the wife made two wishes, which worked |
| C．the wife wanted her husband to wish for more than a big cake |
| D．the man wished that the cake were not on his nose |
| A．Because the old lady was angry with them |
| B．Because this was the fourth wish. |
| C．Because the man had made this wish before. |
| D．Because the cake had been gone. |
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【推荐1】It is common for children to feel like your parents are too reserved in letting you live your own lives.
Identify controlling behaviors
Accept responsibility for your actions. Though your parents may be controlling. you are responsible for how you respond to them.
Take a break if problems continue. If things begin to go “right back to normal," you may need to cut down on your time with your parents again. This does not have to mean cutting off all ties to your parents. It often just means that things have got too close for them (or you) to follow through.
| A．Try not to get defensive |
| B．Face your parents respectfully |
| C．Some parents are demanding of their children |
| D．Spend a little more time apart. and try again later |
| E．When your parents want you to be a perfectionist |
| F．Though there are many reasons for your parents to control you |
| G．You decide whether to let them control your decisions. or stand up to them |
"OK, Dad," said his son. But he was afraid his son couldn't remember this, he wrote these words down on a piece of paper and gave it to him. His son put it into his small pocket, took it out and looked at it every now and then.
Four days passed, but no one came to see his father. The boy thought that there was no man to come and that the piece of paper was of no more use for him, so he burnt it that evening.
The next afternoon, someone knocked at the door. The boy opened it. A man was standing at the door and said, "Where is your father?" The boy put his hand into his pocket at once and looked for the piece of paper. He could not find it. He suddenly remembered he had burnt it, so he shouted, "No more." The man was very surprised. He asked, "No more? I met your father last week. When did it happen?"
"Burnt yesterday evening."
1. Mr. Brown told his son that _____.
| A．he would be away from home for four days |
| B．he would be back in seven days |
| C．he would be back in a month |
| D．he liked a cup of tea |
| A．the wall | B．the door | C．a piece of paper | D．his son's pocket |
| A．the second day | B．the third day | C．the fourth day | D．the fifth day |
| A．he thought the child's father was dead |
| B．the child didn't ask him to sit down |
| C．the child gave him a cup of tea |
| D．he couldn't find that piece of paper |
| A．The piece of paper | B．Mr. Smith | C．The visitor | D．The boy |
【推荐3】Some people look as if they are simply born with the certain social skill that enables them to make friends with such ease that it seems pretty unbelievable. They end up having tons of friends in no time.
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Having fun on your own is the first step towards making a good basis for a future friendship. If you learn how to have fun on your own, it is more likely that you will meet someone who has similar interests and also needs a friend.
◎Expand your view and find new things to do
When you have many things you like doing, the better chances are that you will be meeting people who are also into the same things. You can also make friends with someone without the same hobbies. There is no rule that you have to be friends with those who like the same things.
◎Social gatherings are the best way of meeting friends
Every time you have a chance to get together with others, don’t miss it.
◎Make the circle of your friends with confidence
After doing everything above, you will notice at one point how you’ve got your confidence back.
| A．It’s just easier, nothing else |
| B．Still, not all people are like that |
| C．Get out of your comfort zone a bit |
| D．Learn how to entertain yourself first |
| E．No one else is going to make it happen for you |
| F．Almost any social party is suitable for making friends |
| G．That is the most important in improving your social skills |
