The True Story of Treasure Island

It was always thought that Treasure Island was the product of Robert Louis Stevenson’s imagination.  ___36___，recent research has found the true story of this exciting work.

Stevenson, a Scotsman, had lived    37    for many years in 1881 he returned to Scotland for a    38    . With him were his American wife Fanny and his son    39     .

Each morning Stevenson would take them out for a long    40    over the hills. They had been   41    this for several days before the weather suddenly took a turn for the worse, Kept indoors by the heavy rain. Lloyd felt the days    42    . To keep the boy happy Robert asked the boy to do some   43   .

One morning, the boy came to Robert with a beautiful map of an island. Robert   44   that the boy had drawn a large cross in the middle of   45   . “What’s that?” he asked “That’s the    46   treasure “said the boy Robert suddenly   47   something of an adventure story in the boy’s   48   While the rain was pouring, Robert sat down by the fire to write a story. He would make the   49    a twelve-year-old boy just like Lloyd.  But who would he the pirate（海盗）?

Robert had a good friend named Henley, who walked around with the   50   of a wooden leg. Robert had always wanted to   51   such a man in a story  52   Long John Silver the pirate with a wooden leg, was   53   .

So thanks to a    54   .September in Scotland a friend with a wooden leg and the imagination of a twelve-year-old boy we have one of the greatest   55   stories in the English language.

36．A．However    B．Therefore  C．Besides      D．Finally

37．A．alone B．next door   C．at home     D．abroad

38．A．meeting     B．story  C．holiday       D．jib

39．A．Lloyd  B．Robert        C．Henley        D．John

40．A．talk    B．rest    C．walk   D．game

42．A．quiet  B．dull     C．busy   D．cold

41．A．attempting         B．missing      C．planning     D．enjoying

43．A．cleaning     B．writing       C．drawing     D．exercising

44．A．doubted     B．noticed       C．decided      D．recognized

45．A．the sea       B．the house  C．Scotland     D．the island

46．A．forgotten   B．buried         C．discovered          D．unexpected

47．A．saw    B．drew  C．made D．learned

48．A．book  B．reply  C．picture       D．mind

49．A．star    B．hero   C．writer         D．child

50．A．help   B．problem     C．use     D．bottom

51．A．praise         B．produce     C．include       D．accept

52．A．Yet     B．Also   C．But     D．Thus

53．A．read   B．born   C．hired  D．written

54．A．rainy  B．sunny          C．cool    D．windy

55．A．news B．love    C．real-life      D．adventure

The porter(行李搬运工) brings your bags to your room and helpfully explains all you want to know．Then he points to the phone and says：“If there’s anything else you need, just call．”All this time you have been thinking of one thing：“How much should I tip(付小费)him?” To make your next trip a little easier, here’s guide to tipping across some Asian countries.

Bangkok(曼谷)

In general, the more westernized the place is, the more likely you will be expected to leave a tip．Some top-end restaurants will add a 10％ service charge to the bill．If not, waiters will appreciate your tacking on(附加)the 10％ yourself．However, if you’re eating at a lower-end restaurant, a tip is not necessary．If you’re staying at one of Bangkok’s many five-star hotels, expect to tip the porter 20 to 50 baht(泰国货币单位),depending on how many bags you have．Taxis are now metered in Bangkok．Local custom is to round up(凑整数)the fare to the nearest five baht．

Hong Kong

Tipping is customary in this money-mad metropolis(大都市)．Most restaurants add a 10％ service charge to the bill, but the extra money often ends up in the pocket of the owner. If the service is good, add another 10％ to the bill, up to HKMYMl00 in an especially nice restaurant．For HK MYM10 hotel porters should do it at all but the nicest hotels where a new HKMYM20 bill may be more acceptable．When in a taxi, round up to the nearest dollar．

Kuala Lumpur（吉隆坡）

Tipping in Malaysia is limited to the expensive westernized hotels, which often add a 10％ service charge to your meal or hotel room．If you are at a hotel restaurant, expect a 10％ service charge．

But at local restaurants, there’s no need to add a tip. At five-star hotels, one or two ringgit(马来西亚货币单位)will satisfy a porter. At lower-end buildings don’t feel you have to tip Like Bangkok, many taxis are now metered so you can just round up to the nearest ringgit．

Seoul

Tipping is not part of Korean culture, although it has become a matter of course in international hotels where a 10％ service charge is often added．If you’re at a Korean barbecue joint(烧烤处), there’s no need to add anything extra．But a nice Italian restaurant may require a 10％ contribution．

If you’re at a top-end hotel, so expect to pay 500～l,000 won per bag．Taxi drivers don’t accept a tip．Keep the change for yourself．

1.Which of the following is NOT the unit of money?．

A．Charge           B．Baht              C．Won             D．Ringgit

2.In which of the following cities is it unnecessary to tip the taxi-drivers?

A．Bangkok          B．Hongkong         C．Kuala Lumpur      D．Seoul

3.If you stay at a five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur, how much will you pay the porter at least?

A．10％ of service charge                   B．Three ringgit       C．Half a ringgit D．One ringgit

4.The writer seems           ．

A．to tell the readers how to travel

B．to give the readers some advice on how to tip

C．to ask the readers to go on a travel to Asian cities

D．to make the trip more pleasant

 

When you want to go shopping, decide how much money you can spend on new clothes, Think about the kind of clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes on sale.

There are labels(标签) inside all new clothes. The labels tell you how to take care of your clothes. The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water. A sweater label may tell you to wash in cold water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only”, for washing may ruin this coat. If you do as the directions(说明)on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best for a long time.

Many clothes today must be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. When buying new clothes, check to see if they will need to be dry cleaned. You will save money if you buy clothes that can be washed.

You can save money if you buy clothes that are well-made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times. Clothes that cost more money are not necessarily better made. They do not always fit better. Sometimes less expensive clothes look and fit better than more expensive clothes.

1.If you want to save money, you had better buy clothes that         .

A．don’t fit you	B．don’t last long
C．need to be dry cleaned	D．can be washed

2.The labels inside the clothes tell you         .

A．how to keep the clothes looking their best

B．how to save money

C．whether the clothes fit you or not

D．where to get the clothes dry cleaned

3.We learn from the passage that cheaper clothes         .

A．are always worse made

B．must be dry cleaned

C．can not be washed

D．can sometimes fit you better

4.The best title for the passage should be         .

A．Buy Less Expensive Clothes

B．Taking Enough Money When Shopping

C．Being a Clever Clothes Shopper

D．Choosing the Labels inside New Clothes

 

根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并将答案书写在答题卷上相应的位置。注意：选项中有两项多余选项。

— Can I help you?

— Yes, I'd like to return this book, please．

—      1     

— No, I couldn't read it．I had a hard time reading a few pages, and then I decided to give up.

—      2     

— It wasn't the language．It was the words．They are too small for me.

—     3___ What can I do for you then?

— Well, I'd be glad if you could find me another book.

—      4     

— Yes, but one with bigger words.

—      5     

— Oh, Oliver Twist．This one is fine．And the words are much bigger．Thank you very much.

— You're welcome.

A．What about this one?

B．You can't keep the book for long.

C．Another English storybook?

D．Isn't it interesting?

E．Oh? But I know you are good at English.

F．Did you enjoy the book?

G．Yes, they are really small.

 

When your pet meets your infant(婴儿)，it might not be love at first sniff. When Jennifer brought her baby home from the hospital, her cherished dogs had very different reactions. Her Boxer, Sonya, was immediately gentle and protective. But Tiger, the Pomeranian, was less welcoming. “If any diapers(尿布)or toys were on the floor, he peed on them,” says the Greenbrier, mom. In the eyes of a pet, there’s a new star in home who’s stealing his spotlight. Even the gentlest animal will probably act up if he doesn’t get his usual attention. These simple steps will help your pet adjust and keep your baby safe.

     Introduce Them with Care

Your newborn and per’s first encounter can set the tone for their relationship. To make it as smooth as possible, try this trick from Caryn Ruiz：“Before we left the hospital, my husband took blankets home to our dog, Daisy, so she’d know our newborn Devon’s smell.” When you get home, have your husband carry the baby so you can greet your pet without worrying about her jumping on you. A cat will likely walk away at first, while a dog probably wants to investigate right away.

To introduce your baby, get down on your pet’s level and let her have a hello sniff. Don’t panic and pull your baby away unless your pet is barking or hissing, because it’ll send the message that the baby is a threat.

    Learn the Safety Basics

No matter how smoothly the introduction goes, there are certain safety rules you should follow. Never leave your baby alone with the pet. Even the gentlest animal can react unpredictably. Your baby’s crying could frighten your cat, or your dog could suddenly become territorial. Consider setting up baby gates to limit your pet’s access. To keep your cat from jumping into the bassinet(有篷盖的摇篮), try putting mosquito netting over the top. Cats hate sticky paws, so keep the crib(有栏杆的婴儿床)and changing table off-limits by lining the edges with sticky strips made for furniture. You can also train your dog to sleep in a crate(大木箱).

At the beginning of the passage, the author uses the stories to_____.

A．illustrate possible reactions when pets meet a newborn baby

B．show that pets don’t like a newborn baby

C．prove how friendly a pet is when it meets a newborn baby

D．introduce how terrible the pets are when a mother gets a baby home

Who is Sonya mentioned in the 1 st paragraph?

A．Jennifer’s dog.                        B．Jennifer’s baby.

C．Jennifer’s husband.                    D．A pet expert.

What can we infer from the passage?

A．Cats are more welcoming than dogs when they meet a newborn baby.

B．You must show your baby to your pet dog when it is barking.

C．You should never keep a baby together with your pet.

D．The first introduction of your newborn baby to your pet is important.

According to the passage, to keep your baby safe, you should do the following things EXCEPT_____.

A．introducing your baby to your pet with care

B．leaving your baby alone with your pet at the first day when they meet

C．setting up baby gates to limit your baby

D．keeping your pet away from your baby