Ray’s wedding (婚礼) was successful. Everyone seemed to have had a good time. All evening, no one looked after the gift table. Who would steal anything, Ray thought. But his best friend Aaron didn’t think so. He walked away regularly from other guests to check on the gift table, making sure no one suspicious (可疑的) was hanging around it.
Ray and Julia went on a three-week honeymoon right after the wedding. When they got back, they opened all the gifts and sent out thank you notes. But there was one problem. A married couple, Walt and Marry, had given nothing. This surprised Julia. Ray didn’t care if they hadn’t given a gift. He just needed to know whether to send a thank you note. Ray called Aaron.
Aaron asked Ray if he had looked everywhere for Walt’s gift. Had he called up the wedding site to see if anything had been left behind? Ray said that he had looked everywhere and made a lot of calls that were fruitless.
Ray didn’t know what to do. “What would you do?” Ray asked Aaron. Aaron said he would call Walt up and tell him the problem. “You can’t go wrong with simply being honest,” Aaron said.
Ray called Walt and told him the problem. Walt said that yes, he had given an envelope with $500 cash (现金) in it.
“$500?!” Ray said in surprise. “That’s a lot of cash, Walt!” Walt admitted that it was, but he had gotten a fat raise early that year and Ray’s wedding was the only one he’d been to in quite a while. Ray thanked him and also apologized, Walt told him that it was “only money.”
When Ray told Aaron about Walt’s gift, Aaron laughed. “The only thief at the wedding was Walt! I have already stopped playing cards with him because I caught him cheating. And it was only a $10 pot (赌注总额)! I’m sure I told you about that.”
“Yes, you did tell me,” Ray said. But, of course, he had to send Walt a thank you note anyway.
1. Aaron regularly went to check on the gift table to make sure that .| A．the guests all had a good time | B．the wedding was successful |
| C．no one would steal the gift | D．someone was looking after Ray |
| A．they started to send out thank-you notes |
| B．a married couple, Walt and Marry, called them |
| C．Julia was surprised because Aaron called her |
| D．Aaron wanted to send a thank-you note to Walt |
| A．told Ray the gift had been found | B．helped Ray to buy a lot of fruits |
| C．helped Ray to find out the thief | D．told Ray nothing had been found |
| A．Ray would certainly know the truth if he simply told Walt the problem |
| B．Ray would be wrong if he told Walt and Marry about the missing gift |
| C．Julia shouldn’t care too much if Walt and Marry hadn’t given a gift |
| D．Walt and Marry had actually given an envelope with $500 cash in it |
| A．Walt denied that he had given an envelope with $500 cash in it. |
| B．Ray was not surprised when he heard what Walt had told him. |
| C．Ray apologized to Walt but he didn’t send him a thank-you note. |
| D．Aaron laughed because he knew what kind of person Walt was. |
| A．Ray’s Wedding | B．A Wedding Gift |
| C．Aaron’s Problem | D．A Phone Call to Walt |
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【推荐1】Two people sit down to play Go （围棋）. One of the players is an old man. He is now 89 years old. He has spent all of his life playing this game. The other person is a young woman. She has been playing Go for only three years. Before this, the woman was an expert at playing computer games. Now she plays Go the same way she played computer games﹣by becoming a machine herself.
They will play many games, until they know who the winner is. The woman shows no feelings but thinking about all the possible ways of placing her next stone. The old man, on the other hand, looks at the movements of her hands and of her face. This has always helped him to win.
He wins the first three games. She wins the next game, and the man is surprised. He has never lost to a woman. The old man worries about the way the young woman is playing the game. He can't read her face; he does not understand her way of playing.
"The way I think about the game," says the woman, "is that it is steps for getting what I want. " Again, the old man is surprised. For him, the game is a way of life itself, and not a model of life.
"There is no more beauty any longer. Everything is science and rules. Everything is about winning. Nothing is about playing. " he says.
They cannot agree with each other, but it is not necessary.
"Change is a necessary part of life," thinks the man.
"Playing is as important as winning, " thinks the woman.
They start to play their final game.
1. According to the passage, the Go games are played by ________.| A．two Go beginners | B．two Go lovers | C．father and daughter |
| A．a computer game player | B．a computer science teacher | C．a computer engineer |
| A．The old man loses the third game to the woman. |
| B．The old man wins all the games against the woman. |
| C．The woman has her own way of playing Go. |
| A．the old man doesn't care who the winner is |
| B．the woman pays no attention to the steps |
| C．the old man learns something from the woman |
| A．An Old Go Player. | B．A Strange Woman. | C．Winning or Playing? |
It was Sunday and it was cold outside. Mr. Green was very busy. At nine in the evening all the buyers left but a woman was still there. She was dressed up and seemed to be waiting for somebody there. Standing by the shelves, she looked over the books one after another, and made them in a terrible mess. Mr. Green came up to her and asked, “Excuse me, madam. What can I do for you?”
“Your books are not interesting at all,” said the woman, “I want a delicious one.”
“That’s easy,” Mr. Green smiled. He brought out a cookbook and said, “Here you are, madam.”
1. Why did Mr. Green change his job? _________.
| A．He didn’t like reading | B．He was too busy to read books |
| C．He liked the life in the center of the town | D．He wanted to write a cookbook himself |
| A．the bookshop was in the center of the town | B．all the books were nice cookbooks |
| C．it was very large | D．the books there were all good for people |
| A．people who are free |
| B．people who are studying hard |
| C．people who have much knowledge |
| D．people who have much money |
| A．Mr. Green would make friends with the woman. |
| B．Mr. Green would teach the woman how to cook delicious food. |
| C．The woman left the bookshop without buying any books. |
| D．The woman bought many books in order to be a learned person. |
【推荐3】Mark Twain，the famous American writer and a great master of humor，liked to play jokes on others. But once a joke was played on him. One day Mark Twain was invited to give a talk in a small town. At lunch he met a young man，one of his friends.
The young man said that he had an uncle with him. He told Mark Twain that his uncle never laughed or smiled，and that nobody and nothing was able to make his uncle smile or laugh.
"You bring your uncle to my talk this evening，"said Mark Twain. " I'm sure I can make him laugh.
That evening the young man and his uncle sat in the front. Mark Twain began to speak. He told several funny stories and made everyone in the room laugh. But the man never even smiled. Mark Twain told more funny stories，but the old man still kept quiet. Mark Twain continued to tell his funny stories. Finally he stopped. He was tired and quite disappointed.
Some days later，Mark Twain told another friend what had happened. "Oh，"said his friend. "I know that man. He's been deaf for years."
1. The writer wrote the passage mainly to__________.| A．tell readers Mark Twain liked playing jokes |
| B．tell readers a joke played on Mark Twain |
| C．tell readers Mark Twain was a great writer |
| D．tell readers how to tell a funny story |
| A．a friend | B．his brother | C．his teacher | D．a young girl |
| A．Because he thought he could make him laugh. |
| B．Because he wanted to get to know the old man. |
| C．Because the old man could tell stories. |
| D．Because he wanted to learn from the old man. |
| A．disappointed | B．sorry | C．ill | D．sleepy |
| A．his jokes were not funny |
| B．the old man wasn't interested in the jokes |
| C．the old man could tell more funny jokes |
| D．the old man was deaf |
| A．In the science magazine. | B．In the biography. |
| C．In the fashion newspaper. | D．In the medical book. |
Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be able to come.” If you are unable to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance（提前）that you will not be there.
When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as bottles of drink, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not necessarily mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to “
1. The best title of this passage is ________.
| A．Drop in anytime | B．Come and see me soon |
| C．Invitation in western countries | D．Westerners |
| A．you are welcome to visit them anytime. |
| B．you are welcome to visit them, but you still need to call them before visiting them. |
| C．they don’t want you to visit them. |
| D．they will hold a party for you. |
| A．Money. | B．Televisions. |
| C．Computers. | D．Chocolate. |
| A．去荷兰 | B．去Dutch这家餐厅 |
| C．实行 AA制 | D．请客 |
| A. Try not to run. It’s a good idea to work on the fear. Let the dog sniff your hand first. Then work up to petting a dog. But for now, slow steps. B. Instead of telling her what you think, ask for help. Say “I’m trying my best. But I get nervous when you are nearby. Can you help me find a way to feel less nervous?” C. You are not mean. You and your sister just enjoy doing different things. Invite her into your world. Make a date for playtime once a week. D. Try to understand our parents. They might do things wrong sometimes, but remember they are the ones who love us the most. E. Dogs are friendly animals. There are many kinds of dogs in the world. They have sharp eyes and noses. F. There is nothing wrong with liking toys. Growing up can be really hard. Sometimes it’s easier when you get to do something you enjoy and spend time with the people and things that make you happy. G. Sometimes it’s great to connect with others through things you have in common. But it’s not good to lie. Just be there for your friend and help him to get rid of his trouble. |
【推荐3】My daddy had been sick for several years. Last year, the months leading up to Christmas were extremely hard because we knew it would be Daddy’s last. What we usually celebrated as a happy time had a dark cloud hanging over it. Daddy could still walk a little but had hardly spoken. He couldn’t tell any of us, not even my mom but me. I look so much like a younger version（版本）of my mother.
In early November, I sat with him listening to music. Suddenly, he looked me straight in the eye and said clearly, “Christmas is coming, and I want you to do me a favor. Your mom loves bracelets（手镯）. I want you to find her a bracelet with a double heart and a house on it. I also want to get gifts for the three of you kids.” I thought it might be good to have a note from Daddy to go along with the gifts, so I asked if he thought he could write his name. But he didn’t remember his own name. After many tries, he scribbled out（胡乱写出）“George” and “Dad.” One note for Mom and the other for us kids. Then he became the man we didn’t know again.
Few weeks later, he was gone. But that last Christmas, we received the best gifts from the man who loved us so much that his last thoughts were of making us happy.
1. Here “a dark cloud” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________.| A．the bad weather | B．the Christmas gif |
| C．the big celebration | D．the father’s sickness |
| A．she is young and beautiful | B．she is the father’s only child |
| C．she looks like her mother | D．she always makes her dad happy |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
4. The moment her dad scribbled out “George” and “Dad”, the daughter knew he ________.
| A．was not good at writing his name |
| B．didn’t know his own name |
| C．wrote the wrong name on the note |
| D．remembered himself as a husband and father |
| A．My Poor Sick Father | B．Daddy’s Last Christmas |
| C．A Happy Christmas | D．Mom’s Special Bracelet |
【推荐1】Monday, July 15th Sunny
Great weather! My family went shopping in the morning. There were so many people there. It was so crowded in the shop. So I didn't really enjoy it. In the afternoon, I went to a museum. It was kind of boring. I found a little boy crying in the corner. He was lost and I helped him find his father. That made me feel very happy. I didn't have any money for a taxi, so I walked back home. I was really tired.
It was a bad day but also a good day!
1. What was the weather like on July 15th?| A．It was sunny. | B．It was snowy. | C．It was rainy. | D．It was windy. |
| A．He went shopping. | B．He went to a museum. |
| C．Both A and B. | D．We don't know. |
| A．He went by taxi. | B．He went by bike. |
| C．He walked there. | D．He want by car. |
| A．有趣的 | B．拥挤的 | C．无聊的 | D．美丽的 |
| A．He was happy. | B．He was tired. |
| C．He was excited. | D．He was lost. |
【推荐2】There are many national parks in Africa where you can go on safari(游猎). In the northeast of South Africa, there is a national park named Kruger National Park. It is about 20,000 square kilometers. Many kinds of plants and animals live in Kruger, including the famous "Big Five". For hunters, these five animals are some of the most difficult and dangerous to catch. Many travelers think mainly about seeing the Big Five while on safari. But there are many other interesting, and much smaller animals too.
Tanzania(坦桑尼亚) is another country with many parks where you can go on safari. The good place is Gombe Stream National Park in the west of the country. It has thick forest, old trees, and beautiful lakes. When you go deep into the forest, you can sit to wait for some animals to come near. You'll be glad to watch these animals playing, eating and communicating(交流) with each other.
Chobe National Park in the country Botswana is another popular place for safari. You can see one of the largest elephant groups in the world there. You can see elephants face to face in this national park. When you go around the park and feel the grass moving, there may be elephants. Then you can see them nearer. They walk past you to look for food.
1. If you go to the north-east of South Africa, the best place to go on safari is_______.| A．Chobe National Park | B．Gombe Stream National Park |
| C．Tan. | D．Kruger National Park |
| A．They are five big parks. |
| B．They are five kinds of big and dangerous animals. |
| C．They are five good hunters. |
| D．They are five high mountains. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Gombe Stream National Park is a good place with thick forest and beautiful lakes. |
| B．Gombe Stream National Park i.s one of the parks where you can go on safari in Tanzania. |
| C．Chobe National Park has many elephants. |
| D．You can see interesting small animals around the lake in Chobe National Park. |
| A．Safari in Africa | B．Face to Face with the Elephants |
| C．Travelling in Africa | D．Animals in Africa |
Many years later finally saw the Leaning Tower . I knew then that it was Pisa and no pizza. But there was still something special about it for me. The tower got its name because it really does lean to one side. Some people want to try to fix it. They are afraid it may fall over and they don't like it leans over city.
I do not think it's a good idea to try to fix it. The tower probably will not fall down. It is 600 years old. Why should anything happen to it now? And , if you ask me, I like what it looks like. To me it is a very human kind of leaning. Nothing is perfect, it seems to say.
And who cares? Why do people want things to be perfect? Imperfect things may be more interesting. Let's take the tower in Pisa. Why is it so famous? There are many other older, more beautiful towers in Italy. But Pisa tower is the most famous. People come all over the world to see it.
1. This passage is about
| A．Italian pizza |
| B．Italy's problems |
| C．How the leaning Tower of Pisa got its name |
| D．Why the writer likes Pisa |
| A．in Spain | B．not very famous |
| C．not the same as pizza | D．the same as pizza |
| A．modern | B．falling down |
| C．600 years old | D．60 years old |
| A．doesn't like what the tower looks like |
| B．likes what the tower looks like |
| C．thinks it's the most beautiful tower in Italy |
| D．doesn't like towers |
| A．it's old | B．it's perfect |
| C．it sells pizza | D．It's imperfect |
【推荐1】Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter(直升机) crash on January 26th, 2020, in California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. He was 41 years old.
Bryant was an 18-time All-Star player. He won five NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in foggy conditions outside Los Angeles. Bryant lived south of Los Angeles and often used helicopters to travel around the area to save time and avoid Southern California traffic.
The cause of the crash is under investigation(调 查). It took place about 32 kilometers from Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy, a basketball training center in Newbury Park, California. Bryant was on his way to attend a youth basketball competition on Sunday with his daughter. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, had four daughters.
When he retired(退 役)from the NBA in 2016, Bryant was the third-leading scorer in NBA history with 33,643 points. He is widely expected to be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
The basketball world and the Los Angeles community reacted to Bryant's death with an outpouring of sadness, disbelief and support.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. How many people were killed in a helicopter crash in California?
| A．Two. | B．Seven. | C．Nine. | D．Five. |
| A．Because he wanted to travel the area. |
| B．Because he wanted to save the time. |
| C．Because he wanted to avoid Southern California traffic. |
| D．Because he was on his way to attend a youth basketball competition with his daughter. |
| A．Sunny. | B．Foggy. | C．Rainy. | D．Cloudy. |
| A．Surprised. | B．Excited. | C．Terrible. | D．Sad and dis-believable. |
| A．The helicopter carrying Bryant and others crash into a sea. |
| B．Bryant retired( 退 役 ) from the NBA in 2016, and was the third-leading scorer in NBA history with 33,634 points. |
| C．Bryant was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during his 20-year career with the Lakers. |
| D．Bryant is widely expected to be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019. |
From: Lisa @yahoo.com xkb1.com
To: Jenny@sohu.com.cn
Subject: Come to my party!
Hi, Jenny. I will(将要) have a party this Friday at my home. Some friends will come. They are from my office. My cousin Peter is coming, too. He is nice. So I want you to meet him.
Do you want to come? We will play games and have a talk. Then we will eat dinner. Everybody will bring food or drinks(饮料) for the party. The party will start at 4:00 p.m. We will have it for four hours.
Can you come? Call me soon!
1. The E-mail is from Jenny to Lisa.2. Lisa will have a party on Friday morning.
3. Lisa and her friends work in the same (相同) place.
4. Jenny doesn’t need to bring any of food and drinks for the party.
5. The party finishes at 8:00 p.m.
Hi! It’s now 4 o’clock in the afternoon. I’m sitting in the living room writing this letter. It’s a lovely day outside. The weather is great. The sun is shining and the birds are singing. My dog, Paddles, is sitting beside me and looking at me with her big brown eyes. She is asking me for some food. But I’m not giving her anything because she’s getting fat.
I’m learning Chinese now at an evening school. My Chinese is improving fast. I like my teacher. She’s doing an excellent job. I’m really enjoying my class.
I hope you and your family are healthy and happy. Please write to me soon.
Bye for now.
1. Where is Jenny writing the letter?| A．At school. | B．At home. |
| C．In the dining hall. | D．In a computer room. |
| A．Snowy. | B．Cloudy. | C．Sunny. | D．Windy. |
| A．Because she doesn’t have time. | B．Because she has no food at home. |
| C．Because her dog isn’t hungry. | D．Because she thinks her dog is too fat. |
| A．In the morning. | B．In the afternoon. |
| C．At noon. | D．In the evening. |
| A．Jenny is really enjoying her Chinese class. |
| B．Jenny can’t improve her Chinese fast. |
| C．Paddles doesn’t want to eat anything. |
| D．Paddles has big brown ears. |
