Jackie visited his grandparents on their farm. And he was playing with a slingshot(弹弓)in the woods. He practised in the woods but he could never hit the target. As he was walking back, he saw Grandma’s pet duck. Without thinking, he shot, hit the duck in the head, and killed it. He was very afraid. He knew Grandma loved the duck. She would be sad or even angry if she knew that her duck was killed. He then hid the dead duck under a tree. His sister Susan saw it all, but she said nothing.

　 After lunch that day Grandma said, “Susan, let’s wash the dishes.” But Susan said, “Grandma, Jackie told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today, didn’t you, Jackie?” And then she whispered（小声说）to him, “Remember the duck?” So Jackie did the dishes.

　 Later Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing, but Grandma said, "I’m sorry but I need Susan to help clean the house." But Susan smiled and said, "Well, that’s all right because Jackie told me he wanted to help." and she whispered again, "Remember the duck?" So Susan went fishing with Grandpa and Jackie stayed.

　　 These "remember the duck" went on for many days. Then finally Jackie couldn’t stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and told her that he had killed the duck. She gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing. But because I love you, I forgave you. But I just wanted to see how long you would let Susan make a slave (奴隶) of you. "

66. What did Jackie hit with the slingshot at last?

　 A. The target.　　　　　 B. A rabbit.　　　　 C. The pet duck.　　 D. A pet dog.

67. Susan didn’t tell Grandma about Jackie’s secret because ______.

　 A. she wanted Jackie to do something for her

B. she was afraid Grandma would be very sad

　 C. she didn’t want to make Grandma angry　　

D. she loved her brother very much

68. Jackie helped clean the house instead of going fishing with Grandpa because ______.

　 A. he liked cleaning the house　　　　　　 B. Grandma asked him to

　 C. he didn’t like going fishing　　　　　　 D. he wanted Susan to keep his secret

69. The phrase “couldn’t stand ” in Chiese means___________

　 A. 不能站立　　　　　 B. 迫不及待　　　 C. 不能忍受　　　　 D. 无法停止

70. What lesson does the story want to tell us?

A. It’s dangerous to play with a slingshot on a farm.

B. It’s impossible to let girls keep secrets for you. .

C. It makes you feel better to tell than to hide.

D. It’s dangerous to let others see what you’ve done.

Jackie visited his grandparents on their farm. And he was playing with a slingshot(弹弓)in the woods. He practised in the woods but he could never hit the target. As he was walking back, he saw Grandma’s pet duck. Without thinking, he shot, hit the duck in the head, and killed it. He was very afraid. He knew Grandma loved the duck. She would be sad or even angry if she knew that her duck was killed. He then hid the dead duck under a tree. His sister Susan saw it all, but she said nothing.

    After lunch that day Grandma said, “Susan, let’s wash the dishes.” But Susan said,  “Grandma, Jackie told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today, didn’t you, Jackie?” And then she whispered（小声说）to him, “Remember the duck?” So Jackie did the dishes.

    Later Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing, but Grandma said, "I’m sorry but I need Susan to help clean the house." But Susan smiled and said,  "Well, that’s all right because Jackie told me he wanted to help." and she whispered again, "Remember the duck?" So Susan went fishing with Grandpa and Jackie stayed.

     These "remember the duck" went on for many days. Then finally Jackie couldn’t stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and told her that he had killed the duck. She gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing. But because I love you, I forgave you. But I just wanted to see how long you would let Susan make a slave (奴隶) of you. "

1 What did Jackie hit with the slingshot at last?

   A. The target.           B. A rabbit.          C. The pet duck.      D. A pet dog.

2 Susan didn’t tell Grandma about Jackie’s secret because ______.

   A. she wanted Jackie to do something for her

B. she was afraid Grandma would be very sad

   C. she didn’t want to make Grandma angry    

D. she loved her brother very much

3 Jackie helped clean the house instead of going fishing with Grandpa because ______.

   A. he liked cleaning the house              B. Grandma asked him to

   C. he didn’t like going fishing              D. he wanted Susan to keep his secret

4 The phrase “couldn’t stand ” in Chiese means___________

   A. 不能站立           B. 迫不及待        C. 不能忍受         D. 无法停止

5 What lesson does the story want to tell us?

A. It’s dangerous to play with a slingshot on a farm.

B. It’s impossible to let girls keep secrets for you. .

C. It makes you feel better to tell than to hide.

D. It’s dangerous to let others see what you’ve done.

Mrs. Ball had a son. His name was Mick. She 　26　him very much and as（因为）he was not a 　27　child, she was always afraid that he might 　28　ill. 　29　she usually took him to see the best 　30　 in the town four times a year and asked the doctor to look 　31　the son.

　  During one of these 　32　, the doctor gave Mick all kinds of tests(检查) and then said to him, “Do you have any trouble with your nose or ears ?” Mick 　33　for a second and then answered, “Yes, I 　34 _.”

　 Mrs. Ball was very 　35　. “But I’m sure you have 　36　told me that, Mick!” she said worriedly. “Oh, really?” said the doctor 　37　. “And what trouble do you have 　38　your nose and ears, my boy?” “Well,” answered Mick. “I always have trouble with them when I’m  39　my sweater off, 　40　 the collar (领子) is very tight (紧的).”

1.A．loved　　 B．hated　　C．missed　　D．cared

2.A．rich　　  B．clever　　C．strong　　D．happy

3.A．is　　    B．are　　　C．be　　　 D．were

4.A．Which　　B．Of　　　 C．But　　　D．So

5.A．player　　 B．teacher　 C．doctor　 D．1awyer 　

6.A．after　　  B．over　　  C．for　　  D．at

7.A．talkers　　B．times　　 C．visitors　 D．stays

8.A．waited　  B．thought　 C．stood　　 D．looked

9.A．did　　   B．do　　   C．does　　 D．doing

10.A．excited　  B．interested　C．pleased   D．surprised

11.A．already　　B．just　　  C．never　　 D．always

12.A．angrily　　B．seriously　C．happily　 D．hardly

13.A．for　　    B．at　　   C．of　　    D．with

14.A．turning　　B．taking　　C．keeping   D．putting

15.A．because　  B．but　　　C．although　D．till

 

An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.
When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother，“Only a miracle （奇迹）can save him now，”the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore（药店）with the money in her hand. “And what do you want？” asked the salesman. “It’s for my little brother，” the girl answered. “He’s really，really sick and I want to buy a miracle.” “Pardon？” said the salesman. “My brother Andrew has something bad growing in-side his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost？” “We don’t sell a miracle here，child. I’m sorry，”the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen，if it isn’t enough，I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
A well-dressed man heard it and asked，“What kind of a miracle does your brother need？”
“I don’t know，”she answered with her eyes full of tears(眼泪). “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it，so I have brought all my money.” “How much do you have？” asked the man. “$ 1.11，but I can try and get some more，” she answered.
“Well，what luck，”smiled the man. “$ 1.11，the price of a miracle for little brothers.”
He took up the girl’s hand and said， “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong，a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost？
【小题1】In the eye of the little girl，a miracle might be ______________.

A．something interesting	B．something beautiful
C．some wonderful medicine	D．some good food

【小题2】What made the miracle happen？

A．The girl’s love for her brother.	B．The girl’s money.
C．The medicine from the drugstore.	D．Nobody can tell.

【小题3】From the passage we can infer （推断）that _______________.

A．the doctor didn’t ask for any pay

B．a miracle is sure to happen if you keep on

C．the little girl is lovely but not so generous

D．Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought

An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation(手术) could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.
　　When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother， “Only a miracle(something couldn’t happen) can save him now，” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
　　She hurried to a drugstore(药店)with the money in her hand.
　　“And what do you want？” asked the salesman. “ It's for my little brother，” the girl answered. “He's really，really sick and I want to buy a miracle. ”
　　"Pardon？”said the salesman.
　　“My brother Andrew has something bad growing in-side his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost？”“We don't sell a miracle here，child. I'm sorry，”the salesman said with a smile.
　　“Listen，if it isn't enough，I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs. ”
　　A well-dressed man heard it and asked， “What kind of a miracle does your brother need？”　　“I don't know，” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He's really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can't pay for it， so I have brought all my money. ”
　　“How much do you have？” asked the man. “$ 1.11， but I can try and get some more，” she answered.
　　“Well, what luck，”smiled the man. “$ 1.11， the price of a miracle for little brothers. ”
　　He took up the girl's hand and said， “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need. ”
That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn't long before Andrew was home again.
　　How much did the miracle cost？
【小题1】What was the trouble in the little girl's family？
A. Her brother was seriously ill.
B. They had no money.
C. Nothing could save her brother.
D. Both A and B.
【小题2】In the eye of the little girl,a miracle might be _______.

A．something interesting

B．something beautiful

C．some wonderful medicine

D．some good food

【小题3】What made the miracle happen？

A．The girl's love for her brother.

B．The girl's money.

C．The medicine from the drugstore.

D．Nobody can tell.

【小题4】From the passage we can infer(推断) that _______.

A．The doctor didn't ask for any pay

B．A miracle is sure to happen if you keep on

C．The little girl is lovely but not so clever

D．Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought