Sam’s uncle had an old bird which sat in its cage all day. One day his uncle said, “It is too expensive to 1 that bird. We will get rid of it.” But Sam wanted to 2 the bird.
Sam’s grandfather told him that the bird was once a famous 3 bird. Now 4 people knew it. His grandfather took the bird out, and then quickly took his arms away. The bird opened its huge 5 and flew into the sky. After a few minutes, it 6 with a small rabbit, cut it open and started to 7 it.
The next morning, Sam asked his uncle out. Sam did 8 his grandfather had done, but the bird 9 to the ground and stood still. Sam’s uncle 10 . Later his grandfather told him that the bird only hunted in late afternoon when light was less 11 . Sam asked his uncle to come out before 12 . This time the bird caught a mouse. His uncle was quiet with 13 , but laughed again, “We can’t eat mice, so this bird is 14 .” And he sold the bird without telling Sam.
Before Sam found the bird was 15 , two angry men arrived in a car. They 16 his uncle and said, the bird couldn’t hunt and they wanted their money back. Sam’s uncle looked 17 and said, “I have spent it. But… don’t worry!” He 18 at Sam, “Sam will show you 19 to make the bird hunt! It’s a great bird, isn’t it, Sam?” Sam opened the door of the car and took out the 20 . It flew away and disappeared forever.
| 小题3: | | A．singing | B．sleeping | C．eating | D．hunting |
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| 小题5: | | A．mouth | B．wings | C．tail | D．eyes |
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| 小题6: | | A．dealt | B．returned | C．met | D．parted |
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| 小题7: | | A．watch | B．search | C．eat | D．help |
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| 小题9: | | A．fell | B．rose | C．walked | D．ran |
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| 小题10: | | A．shouted | B．cried | C．laughed | D．nodded |
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| 小题11: | | A．attractive | B．pleasant | C．poor | D．strong |
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| 小题12: | | A．bed | B．supper | C．lunch | D．breakfast |
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| 小题13: | | A．patience | B．surprise | C．joy | D．sadness |
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| 小题14: | | A．harmful | B．strange | C．cheap | D．useless |
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| 小题15: | | A．leaving | B．gone | C．dying | D．cooked |
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| 小题16: | | A．shouted at | B．smiled at | C．looked after | D．took after |
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| 小题17: | | A．impressed | B．worried | C．satisfied | D．bored |
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| 小题18: | | A．waved | B．pointed | C．aimed | D．jumped |
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| 小题20: | | A．money | B．coat | C．bird | D．everything |
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小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:D
小题5:B
小题6:B
小题7:C
小题8:A
小题9:A
小题10:C
小题11:D
小题12:B
小题13:B
小题14:D
小题15:B
小题16:A
小题17:B
小题18:B
小题19:D
小题20:C |
试题分析：本文主要讲了Sam的叔叔有一只年老的鸟，Sam的叔叔想把它卖掉。Sam的爷爷说这只鸟是一只会狩猎的鸟，鸟后来捉回了一只老鼠。尽管如此，他的叔叔还是把鸟卖了。当买家找回来说鸟不会捕猎，要求退款时，Sam的叔叔让Sam展示如何让这只鸟捕猎。Sam打开笼子，鸟儿却飞走了，再也没有回来。
小题1:根据We will get rid of it.可知这里想说喂养这只鸟需要花费太多了，feed 喂养，故选A。
小题2:根据We will get rid of it.可知这里想说但是Sam想要留下这只鸟，keep留下，故选C。
小题3:根据Later his grandfather told him that the bird only hunted in late afternoon when light was less strong，故选D。
小题4:这里想表达现在很少有人知道了，故选D。
小题5: 根据The bird opened its huge，故选B。
小题6:这里想说它带着一只小兔子回来了，dealt 处理 returned 回来了 met遇到 parted分开，故选B。
小题7:根据cut it open可知这里想说它开始吃，故选C。
小题8:根据his grandfather had done, but the bird fell to the ground and stood still,可知这里想说他按照他祖父曾经的做法，as 按照，故选A。
小题9:根据and stood still.可知这里想说它落到了地上，故选A。
小题10:根据but laughed again，故选C。
小题11:根据in late afternoon，可知这里想说当光线不太强的时候，故选D。
小题12:根据Later his grandfather told him that the bird only hunted in late afternoon when light was less strong 可知这里想说Sam让他的叔叔在晚饭之前出去 ，故选B。
小题13:根据This time the bird caught a mouse.可知这里想说他的叔叔很吃惊，故选B。
小题14:根据We can’t eat mice可知这里想说所以这只鸟仍然没用，useless没用的，故选D。
小题15:根据And he sold the bird without telling Sam，可知这里想说在Sam发现鸟不见了之前，故选B。
小题16:根据two angry men arrived in a car，shouted at对......大喊 smiled at对......微笑looked after照顾took after长得像......，故选A。
小题17:根据They shouted at his uncle and said, the bird couldn’t hunt and they wanted their money back.可知Sam的叔叔看起来很担心，worried 担心的，为难的，故选B。
小题18:根据“Sam will show you how to make the bird hunt!可知这里想说他指向Sam，point at指向，故选B。
小题19:这里想表达Sam将给你们展示如何让这只鸟捕猎，故选D。
小题20:根据“Sam will show you how to make the bird hunt! It’s a great bird, isn’t it, Sam?”故选C。
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In a land far away, once upon a time there was great poverty (贫困）,and only the rich could manage without great 36 . Three of those rich men and their servants were 37 together on a road when they came to a very 38 village.
The first could not stand seeing the poverty, 39 he took all the gold and jewels from his wagons (四轮载重马车) and shared 40 out among the villagers. He wished them all the best of luck, and he left.
The second rich man ,seeing the 41 situation, stopped for a short time and gave 42 all his food and drink, since he 43 see that money would be of little 44 to them. He made sure that they each 45 their fair share and would have enough food to 46 for some time . Then, he left.
The third rich man, on seeing such poverty, 47 and went straight through the 48 without stopping. The two other rich men saw this from a distance and commented with each other 49 the third rich man lacked sympathy. It was 50 that they themselves had been there to offer help.
However, three days later, they 51 the third rich man ,who was coming in the opposite direction . He was 52 travelling quickly, but his wagons, 53 the gold and valuables they had been 54 ,were now full of farming tools and bags of 55 .He was rushing back to help them out of poverty.
| 小题1: | | A．loss | B．expectations | C．success | D．problems |
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| 小题2: | | A．standing | B．travelling | C．gathering | D．running |
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| 小题3: | | A．faraway | B．poor | C．different | D．ancient |
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| 小题4: | | A．unless | B．because | C．so | D．if |
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| 小题5: | | A．them | B．anything | C．nothing | D．those |
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| 小题6: | | A．curious | B．worrying | C．dangerous | D．puzzling |
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| 小题7: | | A．the villagers | B．his servants | C．the others | D．the rest |
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| 小题8: | | A．could | B．might | C．should | D．must |
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| 小题9: | | A．interest | B．concern | C．use | D．attraction |
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| 小题10: | | A．returned | B．gained | C．offered | D．received |
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| 小题11: | | A．remain | B．last | C．supply | D．share |
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| 小题12: | | A．turned back | B．set out | C．showed off | D．speeded |
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| 小题13: | | A．village | B．land | C．field | D．road |
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| 小题14: | | A．whether | B．how | C．where | D．when |
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| 小题15: | | A．good | B．certain | C．true | D．strange |
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| 小题16: | | A．welcomed | B．met | C．accepted | D．persuaded |
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| 小题17: | | A．still | B．already | C．always | D．indeed |
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| 小题18: | | A．except | B．instead of | C．apart from | D．along with |
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| 小题19: | | A．loading | B．treasuring | C．carrying | D．earning |
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| 小题20: | | A．food | B．jewels | C．money | D．seeds |
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When first entered ,Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob（烤羊肉串）hit the senses ,you are incapable of calling it anything less.
Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.
The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.
Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.
A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plate piled with food.
The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10,so not only is it affordable but practical as well.
The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill（烤肉架）.
The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.
One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef.
Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.
小题1:When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it | A．is splendidly decorated | B．has pleasant smells of kabobs | | C．is crowded with dining tables | D．looks like a common restaurant |
小题2:What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?| A．Watching news events on TV | B．Drinking a kind of black coffee | | C．Reading local English newspapers | D．Discussing world topics in low voices |
小题3:The food of the restaurant | A．is served in small amounts | B．is rather expensive | | C．is rich in variety | D．is very health |
小题4:It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant .| A．occupies a large space | B．owns a favorable location | | C．is popular for its special food | D．has a quiet environment inside |
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Dear Annie,
I feel betrayed by my friend Hannah. We have been best friends 31 primary school and spend almost every day with each other.
On Monday, we had a surprise math quiz. I thought it was quite 32 and was not worried about the results. The next day after class, my math teacher told me that I had the lowest grade in the class! I felt so ashamed. I 33 Hannah not to tell anyone else, and she said she would 34 my secret.
35, the next day, I noticed that my classmates were 36 at me as I came into math class and, when I went to sit down, I was shocked to find a piece of paper on my desk that said, ‘Stupid Sarah got a D!’ I thought that Hannah 37 have told my classmates about my grade after promising not to.
I was so angry that I went 38 to Hannah and told her we weren’t going to be friends any more. She was really upset and swore that she hadn’t told 39 , but I didn’t believe her explanation. I don’t think I can ever truly forgive her. Now I have 40 my best friend. What shall I do?
Yours sincerely,
Sarah
| 小题1: | | A．before | B．since | C．when | D．while |
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| 小题2: | | A．difficult | B．strange | C．usual | D．easy |
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| 小题3: | | A．ordered | B．begged | C．wanted | D．demanded |
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| 小题4: | | A．keep | B．break | C．find | D．hold |
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| 小题5: | | A．Besides | B．Moreover | C．However | D．Afterwards |
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| 小题6: | | A．talking | B．smiling | C．laughing | D．staring |
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| 小题7: | | A．must | B．could | C．might | D．should |
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| 小题8: | | A．slowly | B．straight | C．down | D．finally |
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| 小题9: | | A．everyone | B．no one | C．anyone | D．someone |
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| 小题10: | | A．forgotten | B．hated | C．lost | D．understood |
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Four students are talking about the future after class.
Deng Yu: In 2050, China will be richer than it is now. Beijing will be getting ready for the 40th Olympic Games in 2050. We will see the blue and clear sky and smell the fresh air. There will be more pandas living happily in China. I believe that 2050 will be the year of China.
Liu Yan: A holiday to the moon will no longer be a dream. We can also travel far to other planets and talk with spacemen. We might also eat something like pills instead of today’s meals. Everyone will enjoy a longer life.
Sun Wei: Robots will be more popular. They will do what people don’t want to do. We’ll build new homes on other planets. By then, I’ll be sixty years old.
Zhang Lan: By the year of 2050, cloning will have been used in many ways. It will bring back animals which disappeared many years ago. There will be no pollution. The whole world will be one big family. There will be no wars. We’ll live a much easier and better life.
小题1:Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?| A．China will be richer than it is now. | | B．Shanghai will be getting ready for the 40th Olympic Games. | | C．We will see the blue and clear sky and smell the fresh air. | | D．More pandas will live happily in China. |
小题2:______ thinks that people can spend their holidays on the moon in the future.| A．Deng Yu | B．Zhang Lan | C．Sun Wei | D．Liu Yan |
小题3:Zhang Lan thinks ________________ in the future.| A．people will live in a world without wars | | B．robots will do everything for people | | C．people can talk with spacemen | | D．2050 will be the year of China. |
小题4:What is the dialogue mainly about?| A．the 40th Olympic Games | B．How to spend our holiday | | C．the future | D．cloning |
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Audrey Hepburn is one of Hollywood’s all-time greatest actress. She is famous not only in the USA, but also in other parts of the world.
Hepburn was born in Belgium on May 4, 1929. She began taking ballet (芭蕾) lessons at a very young age. She loved dancing and her dream was to become a successful ballet dancer. She had put most of her effort into ballet training before she entered the film industry.
In 1951, Hepburn was chosen to play the lead role of a young princess in the Hollywood film Roman(罗马) Holiday. It was a big success and Hepburn became famous immediately. She won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in this film.
During her life time, Hepburn earned four more Oscar nominations(提名). Some well-known films that she acted in include Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany and My Fair Lady.
Hepburn also devoted much of her time to charity(慈善). She spent the last few years of her life working closely with UNICEF to help poor children in different parts of the world. She was honoured with a number of awards(奖励) because of her efforts in helping them.
小题1:Hepburn was born in ________.| A．USA | B．Belguim | C．Italy | D．England |
小题2:Her dream was to become a successful ______ when she was very young.| A．singer | B．trainer | C．dancer | D．director |
小题3:______ made Hepburn a big success.| A．Roman Holidays | B．Funny Face | C．Breakfast at Tiffany’s | D．My Fair Lady |
小题4:Hepburn was honoured with a number of awards because she __________.| A．acted in many films | B．was good at ballet | | C．gave everything to others | D．did her best to help poor children |
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