1 . There was once a captain. who loved money so much that he cheated（欺骗）his sailors（水手）at the end of every voyage（远航）and took their wages（工资）.

On the last day of one voyage, the ship was in a small port. It was winter time, and these a was very cold, so the captain said to his sailors, “If one of you stays in the water during the whole night, I will give him my ship. But if he comes out before the sun appears, I shall get his wages.”

The sailors had heard about the captain's cheating, so they didn't trust him. But then one of them, who thought that he was cleverer than the captain, said that he would do it. He got into the water, and, though it was very cold, he stayed in it. When it was nearly morning, some fishermen lit a fire on the shore about half a mile away.

“You are cheating,” the captain said to the sailor. “The fire's warming you.”

“But it's half a mile away!” said the sailor.

“A fire's fire,” answered the captain. “I have won.”

The sailor came out of the water, and said, “Perhaps you think that you are clever because you have won my wages, but you can't cook a chicken.”

“I can,” answered the captain.

“If you cook this chicken,” said the sailor, “I shall work for you without wages for seven years, but if you can't, you will give me your ship.”

The captain agreed, took the chicken and said, “Where's the fire?”

“There it is,” answered the sailor. “On the shore.”

“But it's half a mile away,” said the captain angrily.

“‘A fire's fire’ you said,” answered the sailor. “If it is enough to warm me in the water, it is enough to cook your chicken.”

1. The captain got the sailors' wages ________.

A．to buy a chicken for himself	B．and kept the money for future use
C．by cheating him	D．and said he would return the money soon

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．All the sailors refused to get into the water because it was too cold

B．The captain knew that the fire the fishermen made was enough to warm the sailor in the water.

C．The captain succeeded in cheating the sailor.

D．It was the sailor who was cleverer.

3. The captain insisted that the fire was warming the sailor because he ________.

A．didn't want to lose the bet	B．didn't believe the sailor's success
C．wanted to keep his promise	D．wanted to show his cleverness

4. What is the title of the story?

A．How a Captain Cheated His Sailor	B．How a Sailor Got a Ship
C．A Brave Sailor	D．A Fire Is Fire

2 . Henry Ford was the first person to build cars which were cheap, strong and fast. He was able to sell millions of models because he could produce them in large numbers at a time: that is, he made a great many cars of exactly the same kind. Ford's father hoped that his son would become a farmer, but the young man did not like the idea and he went to Detroit（底特律）where he worked as a mechanic（机械师）. By the age of 29, in 1892，he had built his first car. However, the car made in this way, the famous “Model T” did not appear until 1908-five years after Ford bad started his great motor car factory. This car showed to be well-known that it remained unchanged for twenty year. Since Ford's time, this way of producing cars in large numbers has become common in industry and has reduced the price of many goods which would otherwise be very expensive.

1. Henry Ford was the man to built ________ cars.

A．cheap and strong	B．cheap and long
C．fast and expensive	D．strong and slow

2. Ford was able to sell millions of cars, because ________.

A．he made many great cars	B．his cars are many
C．he made lots of cars of the same kind	D．both A and B

3. The young man became a mechanic, ________.

A．which was his father's will（意愿）	B．which was against his own will
C．which was against his father's will	D．which was the will of both

4. The “Model T” was very famous ________.

A．before 1908	B．between 1982 and 1908
C．before 1892	D．after 1908

3 . Traveling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier. We live in a global village. But this doesn’t mean that we all behave in the same way.

Greetings

How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American or a Canadian shakes your hand while looking you straight in the eye. In many parts of Asia, there is no physical touch at all. In Japan, you should bow. In Thailand, the greeting is made by pressing both hands together at the chest and bowing your head a bit.

Clothes

Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn’t wear. In some Asian countries, you shouldn’t expose (暴露) your body, especially women. In Japan, you should take off your shoes when entering a house or a restaurant. This is also true in Thailand and Iran.

Food and drink

In Italy, Spain and Latin America, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day, and can last two or three hours. For this reason many people eat a light break-fast and a late dinner. In Britain, you might have a business lunch and do business as you eat. In Mexico and Japan, lunch is a time to relax and socialize. And the Japanese rarely drink alcohol (酒) at lunchtime.

Doing business

In most countries, showing business cards is important for all introductions. In Japan, you must present your card with both hands, with the writing facing the person you are giving it to.

1. How do the people in Thailand do when greeting?

A．Shake hands while looking straight in the eye.	B．Bow only without any physical touch at all.
C．Press both hands at the chest and bow.	D．Wave hand above head with a big smile.

2. Where does people regard lunch as time to relax?

A．In Mexico and Japan.	B．In Britain and France.
C．In Thailand and Iran.	D．In Italy, Spain and Latin America.

3. What should you behave when in Japan?

A．Present your card with single hand.	B．Drink some alcohol at lunchtime with guests.
C．Take off your shoes when entering museum.	D．Bow when meeting someone for the first time.

4 . A musical, School of Rock, which is played at the Winter Garden Theatre, is based on the 2003 hit movie starring Jack Black and opens on Broadway(百老汇).

“The central message of the story,” the show’s composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, said recently, “is about the driving force of music.” Lloyd Webber, who is behind such Broadway hits as Phantom of the Opera and Cats, runs a music education foundation. He is allowing schools to license the musical while it’s still on Broadway.

School of Rock tells the story of Dewey Finn, an ambitious rock star played by Alex Brightman. When Finn’s musical career hits a dead end, he gets a job as a teacher. While in the classroom, he encourages his fifth graders to form a rock band.

All of the actors play their own instruments during the performance. “If you say that you can do it, and you work hard enough, then you can do it,” said Evie Dolan, who learned to play bass for the role of Katie.

While the musical is very similar to the movie, lyricist Glenn Slater added new songs, including You’re in the Band and Stick It to the Man.

“I really love You’re in the Band,” said the musical’s director, Laurence Connor, “I love that moment when the audience sees the children pick up their instruments for the first time and really play, and find rock music for the first time.”

Bobby Mackenzie, who plays Tomika, said that the experience of expressing herself through music has been a pleasing one. When asked what advice she has for ambitious musicians, she said, “If it is really what you want to do, go for it. Work as hard as you can.”

1. What is the central message of the story about?

A．The driving force of music.	B．The development direction of Broadway.
C．The music composers’ interest.	D．The school education of music.

2. What was Alex Brightman?

A．A rock star.

B．A teacher.

C．An actor.

D．A director.

3. Who played Tomika in the musical School of Rock?

A．Dewey Finn.

B．Evie Dolan.

C．Laurence Connor.

D．Bobbi Mackenzie.

4. What could be the best title for this text?

A．Phantom of the Opera

B．School of Rock

C．You’re in the Band

D．Stick It to the Man

5 . Vogue was founded in 1892. It has a long history and has been widely respected in the fashion world, The magazine covers fashion, makeup, beauty, health, entertainment and the arts. Since Vogue was launched (发行) in US in 1892, it has been regarded as the world’s Fashion Treasury.

The American edition(版本) of Vogue was started in 1892; its publisher Condé Nast Company later launched a British edition in 1916 and a French edition in 1921. Nast is the founder of the modern magazines. He is the first to employ artists as publishers or magazine photographers. Vogue is also the first magazine to use color photography to show the fashion designs.

Vogue magazine presented special point of view about culture and fashion. What has been widely acclaimed is that Vogue has promoted the development of the global fashion industry and many famous designers of today were discovered by Vogue.

Vogue stresses a policy of editorial independence and sticks to the highest standard. Each month’s Vogue attracts 18 million readers worldwide.

Unlike most fashion magazines which just arrange everything even if it is out of season, with models in the lower left or right corner of the cover, Vogue uses a high-quality space layout design, each describing a separate topic which makes readers feel that they are window shopping. People who think the magazine just print media will change their views after reading Vogue.

Nowadays, Vogue has 22 different editions. The most famous ones are released in France, Italy, Britain, America, Germany, China and Turkey. Vogue is now one of the most important magazine brands.

1. When was the French edition of Vogue launched?

A．In 1892.

B．In 1916.

C．In 1921.

D．In 2019

2. What does Vogue as the first magazine use to show the fashion design?

A．Color photography.

B．Wonderful covers.

C．High-quality space.

D．Separate topics.

3. What will people thinking the magazine just print media do after reading Vogue ?

A．Buy the magazine.

B．Change their ideas.

C．Set up fashion industry.

D．Thank and respect Vogue.

4. What’s the author’s attitude to Vogue ?

A．Critical.

B．Satisfied.

C．Unconcerned.

D．Appreciative.

6 . “Where is the bus?” I asked myself. I was going to be late and the manager wasn’t going to be _______ .“ Thank God. Here it is.” The bus   _______ round the corner and I got on. Ten minutes later I was walking into the _______ where I work. Twenty-five past nine. I hope the manager doesn’t notice. But no _______luck.

“Smith!” shouted the manager. “Late again. What’s your _______ this time?”“ I'm afraid the bus was late, Mr. Brown.” “_______ up earlier tomorrow! Anyway, get to business at the counter. We'll be opening in a few minutes.”

My first customer was a pretty girl _______ a red dress. Behind her was a young man of about 25. He seemed very _______ , and _______ few seconds he looked towards the main entrance. The girl asked about opening a bank account. I gave her the necessary ________ and she walked out. ________ , I noticed a tall man by the door, carrying something ________ with brown paper. Turning to my next customer, I was terrified to see a gun ________ out of his coat. The next moment a loud noise ________ my ears. Everything went black. I was falling.... After ________ seemed a very a long time, I opened my eyes and found myself in bed! ________ shaking from the memory of this terrible dream, I got dressed and ran out of the house. As ________, the bus wasn’t on time, and I arrived at 9:25.

“Smith!” the manager cried out in a voice like thunder. “ Later again! Go and start work at once!” To my ________ , the first customer was a girl ________ a red dress and behind her stood a man carrying something wrapped in brown paper. The dream!   ________ that the surprise of my life!

1.

A．pleased

B．worried

C．sorry

D．patient

2.

A．ran

B．came

C．rode

D．drove

3.

A．hotel

B．shop

C．bank

D．restaurant

4.

A．much

B．such

C．more

D．this

5.

A．excuse

B．idea

C．cause

D．answer

6.

A．Hurry

B．Come

C．Catch

D．Get

7.

A．having on

B．wearing

C．putting on

D．dressing

8.

A．nervous

B．shy

C．calm

D．angry

9.

A．a

B．some

C．every

D．each

10.

A．information

B．offer

C．introduction

D．support

11.

A．Again

B．Then

C．Thus

D．However

12.

A．hidden

B．rolled

C．filled

D．covered

13.

A．getting

B．aiming

C．appearing

D．sticking

14.

A．took

B．shook

C．filled

D．tore

15.

A．what

B．when

C．that

D．which

16.

A．Even

B．Still

C．Just

D．Ever

17.

A．usual

B．past

C．such

D．yet

18.

A．belief

B．surprise

C．dream

D．regret

19.

A．of

B．with

C．on

D．in

20.

A．Was

B．Is

C．Wasn't

D．Isn’t

7 . Field Trip Day

On Friday, May 16, our class will take a field trip to North Park Zoo. The zoo has lions, elephants, and other interesting animals. Many of the animals we have been studying will be there for us to closely examine.

Our class will be divided into six teams. Each team will have five students and one leader. The leaders are listed in the table.

Team 1	Miss Banker
Team 2	Mrs. Lopez
Team 3	Mr. Harper
Team 4	Miss Abel
Team 5	Mr. Soto
Team 6	Mrs. Thomas

What You Need to Know

The cost is $1.00 for students to enter the zoo. We will leave the school at 9:00 a.m. and return at 2:30 p.m.

On the morning of the trip, the students will be divided into teams. One student from each team will receive a camera. The cameraman will take pictures of the team, the animals, and other fun sights at the zoo.

All members should wear blue shirts. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because we will be walking all day. Please bring a bag lunch and a drink. We will have a picnic at the park inside the zoo. Bring a healthy snack, such as a piece of fruit and a drink, for later in the day.

When we are at the zoo, always remain with your team. Do not leave the team without asking permission from the team leader.

Feeding the Animals

The ONLY animals that students are allowed to feed are those in the children’s Zoo. Special food can be bought at the zoo for 25 cents and given to these animals. Do not feed your lunch to them. It is not food for the animals.

1. Any student taking part in this field trip should       .

A．carry a camera	B．spend at least $1.00
C．draw pictures of the animals	D．arrive at the zoo at 9:00 a.m.

2. In the Children’s Zoo, students can       .

A．move freely	B．get special food for free
C．enjoy their lunch	D．feed the animals

3. What type of writing is this text?

A．An announcement	B．A news report
C．An introduction to a zoo	D．A photo competition guide