1 . Once upon a time, a wealthy old man lived alone in a big house. He was growing weaker day by day and was unable to take care of himself, so he decided to hire(雇佣) a nurse to help with housework and take care of him.
One day, the old man interviewed two nurses ---- Anthony and Peter. Anthony happened to be a handsome young man, while Peter looked quite common. The old man asked Anthony to make tea for him. After Anthony left, the old man turned to Peter and said, “Anthony has given me some bad words of you. He said you are rude and dishonest. Is this correct?"
Peter thought for a minute and said, "If Anthony has a bad opinion of me , there must be something wrong with me. I should take some time to change these things.”
The old man was very impressed by Peter’s character. Meanwhile, Anthony returned with a cup of tea for the old man. The old man sent Peter to make breakfast for him. He then turned to Anthony and told him. "Peter spoke very poorly of you while you were gone. What do you think about this? "After hearing this, Anthony became angry and started shouting.
In the end, the old man hired Peter. Although Peter looked quite common, he had impressive inner(内在的) beauty.
1. What did the old man want a nurse to do?| A．Live with him | B．Help with housework and look after his wife |
| C．Work as a doctor | D．Help with housework and look after him |
| A．had had some bad words of him | B．had praised him |
| C．did not trust him | D．considered him to be not important |
| A．He was angry . | B．He cried heavily. |
| C．He took it seriously. | D．He blamed (责备) Anthony. |
| A．Ordinary people are more trustworthy. | B．Handsome men must be good men. |
| C．Inner beauty is more important than appearance. | D．We should be honest to others. |
2 . Sharing Wall
| Dear readers, Where do you usually read books? Please share your ideas. Thank you! | |
In a tree. Perhaps it seems a little strange. But for me, it's really a good place. You can listen to the singing of birds and the green leaves around make you peaceful. David | At home. East or west, home is the best. Home is the warmest place in the world. You can lie on the sofa or just sit on the floor. Quietly, you can enjoy reading books like talking with good friends. Anna |
In the reading club. After reading a good book, maybe you can't wait to share it with your friends. It's really amazing to talk about a good book. Everyone has his own ideas about the book. You can learn more by sharing a book. Peter | In a coffee shop. The taste of coffee smells so nice! On sunny days, you can enjoy the sunshine through the window. On rainy days, you can listen to the sound of rain. Also, you can watch different people pass by. They may walk into your book and become part of it. Linda |
1. You can most probably see the sharing wall __________.
| A．in the reading club | B．at home |
| C．in a coffee shop. | D．in a tree |
| A．Anna | B．Linda | C．David | D．Peter |
| A．listen to the singing of birds |
| B．enjoy the sunshine or the sound of rain |
| C．talk about good books after reading them |
| D．lie on the sofa or sit on the floor |
| A．Peter thinks he can learn more by sharing a good book. |
| B．Anna enjoys reading at home. |
| C．David thinks a library is the best place to read books. |
| D．Home is the warmest place in the world. |
| A．where to borrow books | B．how to share books |
| C．how to make friends | D．where to read books |
3 . Speaking exams can be stressful! What if you don’t understand the examiner(考官)? Remember that everyone gets nervous in exams. And our tips will help you feel more confident in a speaking exam.
★Listening to as much English as possible will help improve your speaking. Listening to songs, and watching films will help you feel more confident about speaking.
★Speak as much English in class as possible. If you always speak English in class, you will find it easier to speak in an exam.
★Slow down! Before you speak, think carefully about what to say and speak a little slower than normal.
★Use the correct language that you know. Use words and expressions you have used before. If you don’t know a word, think of another way to say it.
★Listen to yourself when you speak and if you hear a mistake, correct it.
★Look at the examiner’s face and eyes when you speak, Does he understand you? If not, say it again with different words.
★Speak clearly so that the examiner can hear you. If you find this difficult, practice with a friend at home. Speak to each other in English on your computers.
★Remember that everyone feels nervous in exams. So take some deep breaths before the exam and try to relax.
1. How many tips are mentioned in this passage?| A．Three. | B．Five. | C．Eight. | D．Nine |
| A．talking with your friends in English |
| B．talking with friends on computers ball |
| C．looking at the examiner’s eyes |
| D．speaking clearly in front of the examiner |
| A．Speak English as much as possible with parents. |
| B．Slow down your speaking speed. |
| C．Correct the mistakes when you find them. |
| D．Breathe deeply before you start. |
| A．how to slow down your speaking speed |
| B．how to choose the right listening materials |
| C．how to deal with speaking exams |
| D．how to correct the mistakes while speaking |
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