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  Our village carpenter(木匠),John Hill,came one day and made a dining table for my wife.He made it just the right size to fill the space between the two windows.When I got home that evening,John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill(账单)for the job.My wife said to me,quietly,“That's his sixth cup of tea today.”But she said,in a loud voice,

  “It's a beautiful table,dear.Isn't it?”

  “I'll decide about that when I see the bill.”I said.

  John laughed and gave me his bill for the work.I read:

  One dining table             10 November 1989

  Cost of wood(木头费用)        $17.00

  Paint(油漆)              1.50

  Work,8 hour( $ 1 an hour)       8.00

  Total(合计)              $ 36.50

  When I was looking at the bill,John said,“It's been a fine day,hasn't it?Quite sunny.”

  “Yes,”I said.“I'm glad it's only the 10th of November.”

  “Me,too.”Said John.“You wait—it'll be a lot colder by the end of the month.”

  “Yes.Colder—and more expensive!Dining tables will be $ 20 more expensive on November 30th,won't they,John?”

  John looked hard at me for half a minute.Was there a little smile in his two blue eyes?I gave his bill back to him.

  “If it isn't too much trouble,John,”I said,“please add(加)it up again.You can forget the date棥?/P>

  I paid him $ 26.50 and he was happy to get it.

(1)

Why did John talk about the weather when the writer was looking at the bill?Because ________.

[  ]

A.

He didn't want the writer to read the bill carefully

B.

It was really a fine day

C.

He wanted the writer to check(核对)the bill carefully

D.

He wanted to tell the writer what the weather was like

(2)

Why did the writer say that dining tables would be $20 more expensive on November 30th?Because ________.

[  ]

A.

it was difficult to make dining tables in cold weather

B.

the paint would be more expensive

C.

the cost of wood would be more expensive

D.

he thought John would almost certainly add the date to the cost of the dining table.

(3)

The writer thought John would ask for ________ if he made a dining table on the last day of November.

[  ]

A.

$20.00

B.

$46.50

C.

$56.50

D.

$26.50

(4)

When the writer gave him the money,John was happy because he got ________.

[  ]

A.

what he should get for his work

B.

much more money for his work

C.

the money easily

D.

money as much as he wanted

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  Our village carpenter (木匠), John Hill, came one day and made a dining table for my wife. He made it just the right size to fill the space between the two windows. When I got home that evening, John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for the work.

  My wife said to me quietly, “That is his ninth cup of tea today.” But she said, in a loud voice, “It's beautiful table, dear, isn't it?”

  “I'll decide about that when I see the bill.” I said.

  John laughed and gave me his bill for the work. I read:

  One dinning table 10 November 1989

  Cost (成本) of wood $ 17.00 Paint (油漆) $ 1.50

  Work, 8 hours ($ 1 an hour) $ 8∶00 Total (合计) $ 36.50.

  When I was looking at the bill, John said, “It's been a fine day, hasn't it? Quite sunny.”

  “Yes,” I said, “I'm very glad it's only the 10th of November.”

  “Me, too,” said John. “You waitit'll be a lot colder by the end of the month.”

  “Yes. Colderand more expensive! Dining tables will be $ 20 more expensive on Nov. 30th, won't they, John?”

  John looked hard at me for half a minute, was there a little smile in his two blue eyes. I gave his bill back to him.

  “If it isn't too much trouble, John,” I said, “please add it up (加起来) again. You can forget the date ….”

  I paid him $ 26.50 and he was happy to get it.

1.Why did John talk about the weather while the writer was looking at the bill?

[  ]

A.Because he didn't want the writer to go through (检查) the bill carefully.

B.Because it was really a find day.

C.Because he wanted to talk with the writer.

D.Because he wanted to tell the writer what the weather was like.

2.Why did the writer say that dining table would be $ 20 more expensive on Nov. 30th?

[  ]

A.Because it was difficult to make dining table in cold weather.

B.Because paint would be more expensive in November.

C.Because wood would be hard to buy in cold days.

D.Because he thought John would add the date to the cost of the dining table.

3.The writer thought John would ask for ________ if he made a dining table on the last day of November.

[  ]

A.$ 20.00
B.$ 46.50
C.$ 56.50
D.$ 26.50

4.From the story we know that ________.

[  ]

A.John made a mistake in the bill

B.John tried to get more money from the writer

C.John didn't write the bill until the writer came back

D.John got $ 10.00 more than what he should get

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I didn’t cry when I learned I was the parent of a disabled child. I just sat still and didn’t say anything.
When Jenny was old enough, I sent her to a kindergarten(幼儿园). On the first morning, Jenny spent hours playing by herself. It seemed that she felt very(41).
However, to my joy, Jenny’s classmates always (42) her, “You got al your speling words right today!”In fact, her speling list was the (43). Later, she faced a very painful (44) —— at the end of the term, there was a game which had (45) to do with physical education. But Jenny was (46) in it.
My husband and I were anxious about the day. I wanted to let my child stay home! But my heart wouldn’t let me off that easily. So I (47) a pale, unwiling Jenny onto the school bus.
At the kindergarten, I was quite worried because of her (48) action, Jenny would probably hold up her team. The game went wel until it was time for the sack(麻袋)race. Surely Jenny would find it (49). Now each child had to climb into a sack, jump to the finishing line, return and climb out of the sack. I noticed Jenny standing near the end of her line of players.
But as it was her turn to join, a change took place in her (50). The talest boy behind Jenny placed his hands on her waist(腰). Two other boys (51) in front of her. The moment the player before Jenny stepped out from the sack, the two boys (52) the sack suddenly and kept it open while the tal boy lifted Jenny and (53) her into it. A girl nearby took her hand and supported her (54) Jenny got her balance. Then she jumped forward, smiling and proud. In the cheers of the teachers, schoolmates and parents, I silently  thanked  the  warm, understanding people in life who made it  (55) for my disabled daughter to be like her felow human beings. Then  I finaly cried.
【小题1】
A.excitedB.lonelyC.happyD.weak
【小题2】
A.greetedB.expectedC.encouragedD.folowed
【小题3】
A.easiestB.longestC.smalestD.tidiest
【小题4】
A.choiceB.problemC.resultD.exam
【小题5】
A.nothingB.anythingC.everythingD.something
【小题6】
A.forwardB.fastC.behindD.up
【小题7】
A.threwB.pushedC.knockedD.fixed
【小题8】
A.slowB.quietC.quickD.secret
【小题9】 A. stupid    B. simple relaxing    D. difficult
【小题10】
A.schoolB.familyC.teamD.heart
【小题11】
A.ranB.layC.walkedD.stood
【小题12】
A.picked upB.gave upC.cut up   D.made up
【小题13】
A.droveB.hidC.putD.hit
【小题14】
A.whenB.untilC.afterD.unless
【小题15】
A.popularB.specialC.necessaryD.possible

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I didn’t cry when I learned I was the parent of a disabled child. I just sat still and didn’t say anything.
When Jenny was old enough, I sent her to a kindergarten(幼儿园). On the first morning, Jenny spent hours playing by herself. It seemed that she felt very(41).
However, to my joy, Jenny’s classmates always (42) her, “You got al your speling words right today!”In fact, her speling list was the (43). Later, she faced a very painful (44) —— at the end of the term, there was a game which had (45) to do with physical education. But Jenny was (46) in it.
My husband and I were anxious about the day. I wanted to let my child stay home! But my heart wouldn’t let me off that easily. So I (47) a pale, unwiling Jenny onto the school bus.
At the kindergarten, I was quite worried because of her (48) action, Jenny would probably hold up her team. The game went wel until it was time for the sack(麻袋)race. Surely Jenny would find it (49). Now each child had to climb into a sack, jump to the finishing line, return and climb out of the sack. I noticed Jenny standing near the end of her line of players.
But as it was her turn to join, a change took place in her (50). The talest boy behind Jenny placed his hands on her waist(腰). Two other boys (51) in front of her. The moment the player before Jenny stepped out from the sack, the two boys (52) the sack suddenly and kept it open while the tal boy lifted Jenny and (53) her into it. A girl nearby took her hand and supported her (54) Jenny got her balance. Then she jumped forward, smiling and proud. In the cheers of the teachers, schoolmates and parents, I silently  thanked  the  warm, understanding people in life who made it  (55) for my disabled daughter to be like her felow human beings. Then  I finaly cried.

【小题1】
A.excitedB.lonelyC.happyD.weak
【小题2】
A.greetedB.expectedC.encouragedD.folowed
【小题3】
A.easiestB.longestC.smalestD.tidiest
【小题4】
A.choiceB.problemC.resultD.exam
【小题5】
A.nothingB.anythingC.everythingD.something
【小题6】
A.forwardB.fastC.behindD.up
【小题7】
A.threwB.pushedC.knockedD.fixed
【小题8】
A.slowB.quietC.quickD.secret
【小题9】 A. stupid    B. simple relaxing    D. difficult
【小题10】
A.schoolB.familyC.teamD.heart
【小题11】
A.ranB.layC.walkedD.stood
【小题12】
A.picked upB.gave upC.cut up   D.made up
【小题13】
A.droveB.hidC.putD.hit
【小题14】
A.whenB.untilC.afterD.unless
【小题15】
A.popularB.specialC.necessaryD.possible

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 I didn’t cry when I learned I was the parent of a disabled child. I just sat still and didn’t say anything.

    When Jenny was old enough, I sent her to a kindergarten(幼儿园). On the first morning, Jenny spent hours playing by herself. It seemed that she felt very(41).

    However, to my joy, Jenny’s classmates always (42) her, “You got al your speling words right today!”In fact, her speling list was the (43). Later, she faced a very painful (44) —— at the end of the term, there was a game which had (45) to do with physical education. But Jenny was (46) in it.

    My husband and I were anxious about the day. I wanted to let my child stay home! But my heart wouldn’t let me off that easily. So I (47) a pale, unwiling Jenny onto the school bus.

    At the kindergarten, I was quite worried because of her (48) action, Jenny would probably hold up her team. The game went wel until it was time for the sack(麻袋)race. Surely Jenny would find it (49). Now each child had to climb into a sack, jump to the finishing line, return and climb out of the sack. I noticed Jenny standing near the end of her line of players.

    But as it was her turn to join, a change took place in her (50). The talest boy behind Jenny placed his hands on her waist(腰). Two other boys (51) in front of her. The moment the player before Jenny stepped out from the sack, the two boys (52) the sack suddenly and kept it open while the tal boy lifted Jenny and (53) her into it. A girl nearby took her hand and supported her (54) Jenny got her balance. Then she jumped forward, smiling and proud. In the cheers of the teachers, schoolmates and parents, I silently  thanked  the  warm, understanding people in life who made it  (55) for my disabled daughter to be like her felow human beings. Then  I finaly cried.

  1. A. excited    B. lonely C. happy    D.weak

  2. A. greeted    B. expected C. encouraged    D. folowed

    3. A. easiest    B. longest C. smalest    D. tidiest

4.A. choice    B. problem C. result    D. exam

   5. A. nothing    B. anything C. everything    D. something

    6. A. forward    B. fast C. behind    D. up

    7. A. threw    B. pushed C. knocked    D. fixed

   8. A. slow    B. quiet    C. quick    D. secret

    9. A. stupid    B. simple relaxing    D. difficult

    10. A. school    B. family C. team    D. heart

    11. A. ran    B. lay    C. walked    D. stood

    12. A. picked up    B. gave up    C. cut up       D. made up

  13. A. drove    B. hid    C. put     D. hit

    14. A. when    B. until    C. after    D. unless

    15. A. popular    B. special C. necessary    D. possible

 

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