1 . A long time ago, there was a farmer who had ten donkeys (驴). One evening, after a long day of hard work, the farmer returned home with the donkeys and began to tie them to the stakes(桩). When he finished nine donkeys, he found that the tenth rope was gone.
What now? He could not let the last donkey run around all night. It would surely run away. Suddenly, he saw that, under a tree, there was a monk(和尚). The farmer ran to the monk and asked for advice. The monk said, “The only thing you have to do to the tenth donkey is make the movements (动作) you would have made with a rope in your hands. Pretend (假装) to tie the donkey. That’s all.”
The farmer returned to the tenth donkey, pretended to fasten (拴紧)a rope around its neck and then to tie the rope to a stake. He then entered his little house, half trusting the monk’s advice, half worried that his donkey would run away in the middle of the night.
When he went outside very early the next morning, all the donkeys were still standing nicely next to their stakes, even the tenth one. The farmer untied the donkeys and wanted to take them to the field. But to his surprise, donkey number ten refused to move an inch. The farmer pulled and shouted, but the animal just didn’t move.
Suddenly, the farmer thought of what he had done to the donkey the night before. With a great “ah ha”, he returned to donkey number ten, and just after a simple movement the donkey happily walked with him to the field.
1. What was the farmer’s problem when he tied the donkeys?A.The tenth stake was gone. | B.He needed one more rope. |
C.The tenth donkey ran away. | D.He had left a rope in the field. |
A.He went to sleep straight. | B.He pretended to tie the tenth donkey. |
C.He watched the tenth donkey all night. | D.He tied the tenth donkey to the ninth stake. |
A.The donkeys went to the field by themselves. |
B.Donkey number ten was running around. |
C.The tenth donkey didn’t run away. |
D.All the donkeys were gone. |
A.Taking away the tenth stake. | B.Pretending to untie the donkey. |
C.Pretending to cut the tenth rope. | D.Tying the tenth donkey with a real rope. |
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A.developed | B.recognized | C.proved | D.combined |
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A.suggestions | B.congratulations | C.questions | D.requests |
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A.lesson | B.partner | C.place | D.dream |
A.welcomed | B.surprised | C.comforted | D.educated |
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A.spelled | B.copied | C.understood | D.coined |
A.meetings | B.matches | C.activities | D.courses |
A.raise | B.save | C.borrow | D.repay |
A.attitude | B.effort | C.discovery | D.experience |
A.included | B.supported | C.attracted | D.affected |
A.confident | B.valuable | C.new | D.reliable |
4 . Vox’s online store
You can find Vox’s online store here. From the much-requested Weeds cup to a Missing Chapter sticker and a Vox crewneck, we invite you to take a step further into the Vox family and proudly announce you are a Vox fan to everyone you see.
The items you see in our store today are just the beginning. We’ll be adding more items next year, and we’ d love to hear about the goods you’d like to see. Click (点击) http://store. dftba.com/collections/vox to hand in your ideas.
We’ve partnered with DFTBA (“Don’t Forget To Be Awesome”) because the company shares similar values to our own. DFTBA works with providers to produce and ship goods. Most of DFTBA’s clothes come from Bella + Canvas because of its shipping, water saving and energy saving practices.
This is a new project for Vox, but something we’ve looked forward to sharing with our fans for a while now. Let us know how we’ re doing by clicking here, and please see below for a brief FAQ.
Can I receive my order internationally?
Yes. DFTBA ships internationally through United States Postal Service. There are a few service disruptions(中断), which you can see by clicking Service Alerts.
I need a return or replacement. Who do I get in touch with?
You will work with our friends at DFTBA for this. You can find that support webpage at DFTBA Records Help Center.
How will I know about new goods updates?
You can sign up for new goods updates with DFTBA. The form can be found at the bottom of http://store. dftba. com.
1. What do we know about Vox’s online store?A.It provides cheap items. |
B.It is a newly founded store. |
C.It offers discounts to Vox fans. |
D.It has attracted many customers. |
A.It has good providers. |
B.It is liked by most Vox fans. |
C.It is popular among young people. |
D.It has environmentally friendly practices. |
A.http://store. dftba. com/collections/vox. |
B.Service Alerts. |
C.DFTBA Records Help Center. |
D.http://store. dftba. com. |
5 . At the end of a long week, Mike and I were going to invite friends for dinner. Just before I got home, Mike said he had to stay late at work.
Already running late myself, I started feeling
Just as we finished our last errand (差事), the boys reminded me to stop at the
I pulled into the driveway with only 45 minutes left before my guests arrived. I started barking orders at the boys, but all they
As I watched the boys running after the crickets with laughter, I realized I had only two
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A.stops | B.promises | C.remarks | D.updates |
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A.worrying | B.doubting | C.quarreling | D.complaining |
A.comment | B.warning | C.explanation | D.smile |
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6 . The biggest seasonal change of the year happens from March to June, as temperatures climb, days lengthen, birds return, and life in all forms comes rushing back.
Beneath this outpouring of new life, however, is a great struggle,
Write down your workout goal --- building new strength; perhaps.
You can make use of the seasons' growth- inducing (促生长的) power by increasing your fitness program.
Whatever you choose, remember that by taking advantage of the opportunities of each season, and avoiding the difficulties, you can gain a deeper appreciation for your body's changing needs---one year, one season, one workout at a time.
A.New growth requires willpower. |
B.If you are a cyclist, attempt longer climbs. |
C.Then break it down into steps and start working. |
D.Strength training is perhaps the ideal spring activity. |
E.You need to prepare your body for your fitness program. |
F.The year's cycle renews itself in this season of rebirth. |
G.When you are ready to play your first game of the season, take it easy. |