1 . One Saturday morning, an old man went into the market to buy something. He was dressed _________, his coat worn and his hat old. On his arm he carried a small _________.

“I wish to get a _________ for tomorrow’s dinner,” he said. The market man showed him a fat one. “Ah! That is _________ what I want,” said the old man. “My wife will be _________ with it.” He asked the price and paid for it. The market man packed it and put it in his basket.

Just then a young gentleman _________ the market. He also bought a turkey. When he asked the market man to send it to his _________ at once, the market man _________, “My errand (跑腿) boy is sick today, and there’s no one else. _________, it is not our __________ to deliver goods. It is not __________, so you can carry it yourself.” The young gentleman began to grow __________.

“Carry it myself! Who do you think I am?” said the young gentleman.

Hearing all that was said, the old man said, “Well, that is lucky. I __________ to be going that way. I’ll carry your turkey, if you will __________ me.” The young gentleman agreed happily.

__________ reaching the gentleman’s home, the old man politely handed him the turkey and turned to go. The young gentleman __________ the old man.

“Oh, it’s nothing, sir,” replied the old man. “It was no __________ to me, and you are welcome.” He bowed and went on. The young gentleman stared after him and __________. Then he walked hurriedly back to the market.

“Who is that __________ old gentleman?” he asked the market man. “John Marshall, Chief Justice (首席大法官) of the USA,” the market man answered. The young gentleman was surprised and __________.

In fact, Mr Marshall taught us a lesson that no man should feel himself too fine to carry his own goods.

1.

A．simply

B．warmly

C．casually

D．formally

2.

A．cage

B．bag

C．basket

D．box

3.

A．chicken

B．duck

C．fish

D．turkey

4.

A．only

B．just

C．always

D．also

5.

A．satisfied

B．familiar

C．busy

D．bored

6.

A．walked around

B．searched for

C．passed by

D．stepped into

7.

A．office

B．farm

C．house

D．hospital

8.

A．agreed

B．refused

C．hesitated

D．continued

9.

A．Besides

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Instead

10.

A．right

B．intention

C．rule

D．custom

11.

A．important

B．dirty

C．heavy

D．expensive

12.

A．sorry

B．angry

C．hungry

D．depressed

13.

A．happen

B．hope

C．regret

D．choose

14.

A．help

B．employ

C．pay

D．allow

15.

A．Until

B．Unless

C．When

D．Before

16.

A．praised

B．thanked

C．stopped

D．invited

17.

A．trouble

B．expectation

C．surprise

D．doubt

18.

A．smiled

B．imagined

C．waited

D．wondered

19.

A．brave

B．strange

C．kind

D．ordinary

20.

A．peaceful

B．shamed

C．sad

D．disappointed

2 . Like many six-year-olds, Sam Pointon loves trains and dreams of working with them when he grows up. However, when the position for Director of the National Railway Museum in England was offered, Sam couldn’t help applying for it. And he got the job finally!

It all began during a family vacation, when Sam’s dad noticed the job opening. He joked that it would be the perfect position for little Sam when he grew up. But Sam thought he was able to do the job. After all, he had been on several train rides, owned an electric train and had mastered the technique of controlling two trains at once.

Little Sam’s handwritten letter caught the eye of the museum staff, who were so impressed by his enthusiasm that they decided to hire (雇用) him.

While the job doesn’t pay anything, it does have its perks (补贴). But young Sam doesn’t care about it. He thinks it would be an important experience for him. Therefore, he has been doing his job quite seriously and has already suggested that the museum should set up a model train area to attract more children.

In order to encourage Sam, his family was invited for a special VIP, behind-the-scenes tour of the museum, which covers more than 400 years of railroad history and houses over 100 old trains. They were also given free tickets to see a stage adaptation (版) of the popular kids’ book The Railway Children.

Sam is so serious about his new position that the six-year-old believes he doesn’t even have to go to school anymore — which of course, is not the case. His parents just haven’t had the heart to tell him yet!

1. Sam learned about the job offer from ________.

A．the museum

B．the director

C．his father

D．his teacher

2. Sam finally got the job mainly because of ________.

A．his attitude

B．his ability

C．his experience

D．his family’s support

3. What do we know about Sam’s job at the museum?

A．He is kept busy.	B．He gets good pay.
C．He is the only child working there.	D．He does a good job.

4. Which of the following words can best describe Sam?

A．Quiet and creative.	B．Careful and confident.
C．Brave and friendly.	D．Kind and clever.

3 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Every day when I walked to the bus stop, there was this one guy sitting inches away from     1     (I). He was there every day just sitting and waiting     2     something, because he never got on the bus. After a while, I decided to sit there and wait with him     3     (figure) out what he waited for day in and day out. The first hour was slightly     4     (bore) and all he did was sit and read looking up every once in     5     while. The second hour he put his book away and leaned on his arm closing his eyes     6     (listen) to everything as I guessed. The third hour he just looked off in space     7     (sad). I felt the need to ask, “Sir, every day you sit here and wait.     8       is it that you wait for?” He looked over at me and smiled, “I’m waiting for my wife. She left last year and     9     (forget) to take her cell phone. She never did tell me when she would get back or where she was going, but I look forward to her     10     (come) all the time.” I smiled and then left. I never met someone so loyal in my life.

4 . The Shirt of a Happy Man

Once upon a time, in a rich and beautiful country, there lived an unhappy king. He slept _________ and didn’t feel like eating. The queen and his people worried about him very much. One day, a doctor was called in to examine the king. But he couldn’t find _________ with his body. It was all in his mind. He said the king needed the shirt of a happy person to wear. Then the prime minister, the king’s banker and the palace singer were called to the palace. But they all had _________ worries. They weren’t happy, either. The prime minister thought many people were trying to   _________, then he would lose his power. The banker was afraid _________ his money. The singer said he couldn’t get freedom because he always worried about being followed by _________._______, the king’s top general was told to go out and find a happy man in three days’ time.

Two days passed, the general still couldn’t find a happy man. Everyone had their own problems. Just as he was about to give up, he saw a poor man _________ happily on the street. The general didn’t understand why the poor man was so happy, though he seemed to have _________power, money or fame. So he went up to the poor man and asked him about the reason. The poor man said he was happy because he had everything he wanted, and he didn’t want to have what he couldn’t have. Hearing this, the general was excited. The poor man was the Happy Man. So he asked the poor man to give his shirt   ________ the king. “Shirt?” said the poor man in surprise, “I don’t own any shirts!”

1.

A．badly

B．bad

C．worse

2.

A．something wrong

B．wrong anything

C．anything wrong

3.

A．much

B．a lot of

C．lot of

4.

A．take his place

B．keep his place

C．make his place

5.

A．losing

B．to lose

C．lose

6.

A．the other

B．other

C．others

7.

A．In the end

B．By the end

C．At the end

8.

A．singing

B．sing

C．to sing

9.

A．never

B．not

C．no

10.

A．/

B．to

C．for

5 . Most of the time, we know what weather is heading our way — thanks to meteorologists (气象学家). Will it be sunny or rainy, hot or cold? Every day, people turn to the TV, computer or radio to _________.

For some, a(n) _________ in weather starts early. It did for Samantha Gibbons, a 10-year-old from the USA. She says she loves watching the weather. Every week, Samantha studies the science behind weather _________ the Internet. In January, she was the youngest kid to attend the 2015 American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting. During the Q&A discussion at the event (晕轮) appears. One expert answered her question. “I was very _______ to take part in the meeting! It was like I was meant to be there,” said Samantha.

Not only does Samantha study the numbers behind weather, but she also _________ speaking on air. As a member of her school’s broadcast club, she helps produce the school’s morning programs. “I love being on TV, “ she said.

On September 3, 2014, Samantha _________ her first TV show on NBC Channel 12 in Phoenix, USA. Before her _________, she woke up at 4 a.m. to arrive at the station by 5:30 a.m., a typical _________ for many meteorologists. “To prepare, I practiced in front of the mirror,” said Samantha. “I learned I needed a lot of practice on camera!” Her future plans are simple: do well in school and practice _______.

What’s her ________ for other kids interested in becoming meteorologists? “Ask lots of questions,” said Samantha. “Always believe what you’re doing and keep pursuing (追求) your dream.”

1.

A．see

B．find out

C．find

D．read

2.

A．interest

B．ability

C．thought

D．decision

3.

A．through

B．by

C．in

D．with

4.

A．unhappy

B．excited

C．glad

D．generous

5.

A．remembers

B．minds

C．feels like

D．practices

6.

A．gave

B．got

C．made

D．watched

7.

A．arrival

B．stay

C．appearance

D．action

8.

A．afternoon

B．evening

C．night

D．morning

9.

A．watching

B．broadcasting

C．studying

D．speaking

10.

A．questions

B．suggestions

C．plan

D．advice

6 . William is a scientist. He makes robots to help people with some housework. Arnold is William’s helper, who cleans William’s laboratory. Arnold only works in the afternoon, from 1:00 to 4: 30. William used to teach Arnold how to control a robot, but Arnold never listened.

The day before Mother’s Day, William drove to the town with his friend to buy a present for his mother. “When I come back,” he said to Arnold. “I want to see the laboratory clean. Goodbye and work hard!”

Arnold cleaned the windows, tidied the tables, and swept the floor. “Now I will ask a robot toWash thefloorforme,” Arnold thought. Then he went to arobot, pressed a button (按钮) and said, “Robot, wash the floor.”The robot got a bucket of water. Arnold was happy to see that. But Suddenly the robot poured (倾倒) the water all over the for. Then it began to move around in the water.

“Stop,” shouted Arnold, but the robot didn’t stop. Arnold pressed another button, but the robot moved even faster. Soon the laboratory was in a mess. Arnold was quite nervous。

Just then, the door opened. It was William. Looking at the water on the floor, he couldn’t believe his eyes. He ran to the robot and pressed some buttons. It stopped.

“I’m sorry I didn’t listen to you carefully before,” Arnold said.

“Better late than never,” William said. “Let me teach you how to control a robot now.”

1. What is William according to the text?

A．A scientist	B．A cleaner
C．A helper	D．A teacher

2. What did Arnold ask a robot to do according to Para.3?

A．Tidy the tables	B．Wash the floor
C．Sweep the yard	D．Clean the windows

3. What does the underlined word “It” in Para.5 refer to?

A．The door	B．The car
C．The water	D．The robot

7 . If you were given one final wish, what would you wish for?Would you wish to visit a____ place important to you? Perhaps wish to talk to someone very dear to you?

For the 70-year-old Peter Robson, it was a(n)____ question — he wanted to see his pet dog, Shep, one last time. Peter was dying because of a serious lung disease. Due to his ____, staff at the hospital asked his family if he had any last wish to make him at least comfortable.

Peter’s last wish was to see his dog for the last time.____, it’s almost impossible for his wish to be granted (准许) because bringing pets of any kind is strictly ____ by the hospital due to possible issues with infection that may ____. Peter’s family knew that the dying man’s last wish wouldn’t be granted.

____, Peter’s nurses went out of their way to make Peter’s final wish come true. Just 20 minutes after Peter’s ____ told the staff about his last wish, they ____ the go-ahead they didn’t expect to come: they can now bring Shep to the ____.

Peter and Shep’s reunion was both____ and heartbreaking to watch. Peter was very ____ to meet Shep again, and it was obvious that Shep ____ the same way. Just hours after the two were ____, Peter passed away. Ashley Stevens, Peter’s granddaughter, said that Shep has been with Peter for eight years now. Peter ____ the pet dog after his wife died.

The efforts of the nurses in charge didn’t go unnoticed. Ashley posted on a social website about her entire family’s gratefulness for the nurses.

1.

A．specific

B．permanent

C．abstract

D．universal

2.

A．regular

B．unexpected

C．easy

D．helpful

3.

A．position

B．stage

C．status

D．condition

4.

A．Similarly

B．Naturally

C．Eventually

D．Unfortunately

5.

A．permitted

B．expected

C．forbidden

D．required

6.

A．enter

B．escape

C．occur

D．rush

7.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Otherwise

D．Instead

8.

A．friends

B．family

C．doctor

D．nurses

9.

A．accepted

B．sought

C．admitted

D．received

10.

A．shelter

B．house

C．hospital

D．company

11.

A．funny

B．beautiful

C．horrible

D．strange

12.

A．happy

B．sad

C．interested

D．disappointed

13.

A．gave

B．made

C．took

D．felt

14.

A．combined

B．united

C．linked

D．trapped

15.

A．left

B．sacrificed

C．held

D．got

8 . Once there was a little girl who had many misfortunes in life and was struggling with problems. One day she felt so upset that she couldn’t help ________ to her father why her life was so ________.

Sensing her ________, her father, a chef, took her to their ________. He asked her to just ________ till he finished everything. He filled three small pots with water and placed each on a burner. Once the water began to ________, he placed a potato, an egg, and some ground coffee beans in each pot. Curious, though, she kept ________ as her father instructed her to do so.

About twenty minutes later, he turned off the ________. The chef turned towards his daughter and said, “See, the potato went in strong and hard but in boiling water, it became soft and weak. The egg was ________, but now the egg became hard. ________, the ground coffee beans were unique. After being ________ the boiling water, they changed the water and created something new.”

Seeing the little girl was still confused, he then ________, “The potato, the egg and coffee beans had each faced the same ________-the boiling water. However, each reacted ________. When hardships come your way, how do you respond? Are you a potato, an egg, or a coffee bean?” Hearing these words, the girl made her choice inside-she would be the ________, which could not only change the whole situation but also change in its own way. After all, life is 10% what happens to you and 90%how you react to it.

1.

A．explaining

B．complaining

C．requesting

D．obtaining

2.

A．fortunate

B．permanent

C．memorial

D．miserable

3.

A．depression

B．desire

C．enthusiasm

D．curiosity

4.

A．study

B．kitchen

C．bedroom

D．cupboard

5.

A．absorb

B．listen

C．observe

D．seize

6.

A．cool

B．freeze

C．melt

D．boil

7.

A．cruel

B．silent

C．noble

D．modest

8.

A．lights

B．microwaves

C．burners

D．taps

9.

A．rough

B．plain

C．precious

D．fragile

10.

A．Therefore

B．Moreover

C．However

D．Otherwise

11.

A．exposed to

B．connected with

C．committed to

D．motivated by

12.

A．revolved

B．proceeded

C．teased

D．responded

13.

A．emergency

B．dilemma

C．choice

D．adversity

14.

A．sufficiently

B．generously

C．differently

D．primitively

15.

A．coffee beans

B．potato

C．egg

D．chef

9 . One day, Tom’s teacher, Miss Mak, held a class meeting. “There will be a flag day next Saturday. Does anyone want to join this meaningful event?” asked Miss Mak. Tom was interested in raising money for homeless children, but he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers, so he kept quiet in his seat.

“Tom, you haven’t sold flags before,” said Miss Mak suddenly. “Would you like to have a try?” Tom was hesitant, but he finally nodded.

On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street. “Excuse me. Could y-o-u pl-ea-se buy. . . ? ”said Angela softly to the first person she met. The man smiled and put a five-dollar coin into Angela’s collection bag. Then she said thanks and put a flag under his shoulder. “I did it!” said Angela happily. “It’s your turn now.”

Feeling nervous, Tom began to shake. Soon, he saw a young lady walking towards him. The lady was smiling and holding a few coins in her hand. She asked, “Are you selling flags for Fund for the Homeless Children?” Tom’s face turned red and said yes. Then the lady made the donation and Tom gave her a flag. “You made it! ”laughed Angela.

In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud.

1. Why did Tom keep quiet in his seat?

A．He had other plans.	B．He didn’t like Miss Mak.
C．He was not interested in the activity.	D．He was not brave enough to talk to the strangers.

2. Where did Tom and Angela sell flags?

A．In a busy street.	B．In their school.
C．In a tall building.	D．In a small garden.

3. How much did the first man pay Angela for the flag?

A．Five dollars.

B．Ten dollars.

C．Fifteen dollars.

D．Twenty dollars.

4. How did Tom and Angela feel after they sold the flags?

A．Bored.

B．Shy.

C．Proud.

D．Sad.

10 . Paul, a carpenter (木匠), was over 60 years old. He was ready to retire. He told his boss that he was about to leave the house building business because he wanted to live a relaxing life with his wife and enjoy family life. The boss was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build one more house. Paul said yes, but not long after that it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He didn’t care about the work, and he used bad materials to build the house. It was a terrible way to end his job.

When Paul finished his work and the boss came to check the house. Then he handed the front-door key to Paul, “This is your house,” he said, “my gift to you.”

Paul was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home that wasn’t built very well.

After Paul moved into the house, he found everything wasn’t going well. One day, his wife fell over and hurt herself. She complained, “Look! The floor isn’t smooth at all. The stairs are broken and there is something wrong with the window. ” “Sorry, it’s my fault.” said Paul, “I should have tried my best to build it well, but…”

So it is with us. Sometimes, we don’t give the job our best effort. When looking back at what we have done, we find that we are now living in the house we have built. So we should build our lives in a responsible way. Your attitudes and the choices you make today help build the “house” you will live in tomorrow.

1. What was Paul going to do after retiring?

A．To move to a big city.	B．To live with his children.
C．To enjoy family life.	D．To travel around the world.

2. Which statement of the following is NOT true?

A．Paul was more than 60.

B．Paul accepted the house from his boss.

C．Paul was serious about his last work as usual.

D．Paul was asked to build one more house before retiring.

3. How do you feel about the boss?

A．He’s careless.

B．He’s honest.

C．He’s mean.

D．He’s kind.