Several weeks ago, our headmaster, Mr. Gaudi, told us that our school had been chosen to compete on Smart Aleck—a game show which my best friend Carla and I both love. Carla has a good imagination, and I know a lot of history, so we thought we’d be good __35__ for the team.

A few days later, Mr. Gaudi held a meeting with everyone interested in the__36__ . He told us that Smart Aleck uses a five member team. He also said that three more people would be needed as backup（替补）. Unluckily four times that many students were at the meeting. So Mr. Gaudi said we would have a __37__ and the top eight scorers would become the team and the backup. Everybody agreed that this was a __38__ way to decide.

Yesterday, all of the hopefuls went to the dining hall after school. We would have to decide the starting line-up（阵容）.Mr. Gaudi acted as the host. After a couple of hours, all the __39__ on the team were set except one. Carla and I __40__ for that last position. We had to hold a one-on-one competition between the two of us. The winner would be on the team and the loser would be the backup.

Midway through our two-person competition, I was starting to pull ahead.__41__ I saw the look on Carla's face. I waited for a second and knew what I had to do. As much as I wanted to be on Smart Aleck, Carla wanted __42__ even more. So, starting with my next question, I held back and let Carla __43__, just by a little bit. Her expression as she __44__ she would be on the show made up for my not being on the team. And since I will go as backup, I'll still have the fun of seeing the show up close.

Was I __45__ by not trying as hard as I could? I don't think so. No one noticed, and Carla and I didn't __46__ it. It won't hurt the team because Carla will be a very good competitor on the real show. I think that making my best friend happy was the right thing to do.

1.A.choices                 B.pairs                C.leaders                     D.fans

2.A.course                  B.work                C.trip                           D.show

3.A.direction     B.discussion      C.competition            D.conversation

4.A.special                  B.hard                          C.fair                                     D.funny

5.A.places                   B.rules                C.names                      D.orders

6.A.tied                       B.clapped          C.cried                         D.returned

7.A.Still                        B.Never              C.Then                         D.Again

8.A.us                          B.it                                C.me                                      D.her

9.A.wait                       B.turn                          C.move                        D.win

10.A.accepted  B.realized          C.considered              D.decided

11.A.coming    B.refusing          C.helping                     D.cheating

12.A.mean                  B.plan                          C.regret                       D.say

 

Dear Mom,
I'm sorry that I can't go back home for Mother's Day next week. On that day, I'll have to go to an important meeting for my boss, who helps me a lot with my work and life here. But I'll find time to see you at home soon.
Mom, thank you for everything you've done for Tim and me. After Dad died ten years ago, you had to work in a supermarket in the daytime and in a restaurant at night. But you always gave us two your love and care. You don't have to work now, but I still remember your coming home and feeling tired many evenings.
Tim is going to finish his studies next month. He said he would move back from school and look for a job near home. I'm glad you won't live by yourself any more. Let's plan to take a trip in the near future. It's been years since the three of us took a trip together.
Happy Mother's Day. I love you!
Best wishes
John
【小题1】 What can we learn about John's mother?

A．She lives by herself now.

B．She still works day and night.

C．She will make a plan to save money.

D．She used to be too busy to care for her children.

【小题2】What do we know from the letter?

A．John has two brothers.	B．John is unhappy with his boss.
C．John has to work on Mother's Day.	D．Tim will leave home for his job soon.

【小题3】Which is said in the letter?

A．John's father died at work.	B．Tim will look for a teaching job.
C．John bought a gift for his mother.	D．John hopes to take a trip with his family.

I’m Tony. My best friends are Frank and Cindy. We often do many things together. Frank lives next to my home and we are in the same class. He is thirteen years old and tall and of medium build. He has curly hair and blue eyes. He’s good-looking and very clever. He’s good at math and often helps me with my homework. He likes wearing black pants and yellow T-shirts.

    Cindy doesn’t go to my school. She’s eleven years old. She is thin and of medium height. She has curly blonde hair and her eyes are brown. She is good-looking, too, but a little bit shy. She is good at playing the guitar. Her favorite subject at school is music. She often teaches Frank and me to play the guitar after class.

    The three of us have great fun together, and we help each other and sometimes play video games at my house.

1.What things do the three children do together? They ___________.

        A. play baseball                    B. play video games

        C. play the guitar                  D. both B & C

2._____________ eyes are blue.

       A. Frank’s      B. Cindy’s     C. My           D. Tony’s

3._______________ good at math.

       A. Frank is      B. Cindy is     C. I    am          D. Tony is

4.________________ is good-looking, but a little bit shy.

       A. Frank         B. Cindy        C. Tony     D. My friend

5.Where do they play video games?   _________________.

        A. at school             B. at Frank’s house  

C. at Cindy’s house      D. at Tony’s house

 

 

Dear Mom,     I’m sorry that I can’t go back home for Mother’s Day next week.  On that day, I’ll have to go to an important meeting for my boss, who helps me a lot with my work and life here.  But I’ll find time to see you at home soon.     Mom, thank you for everything you’ve done for Tim and me.  After Dad died ten years ago, you had to work in a supermarket in the daytime and in a restaurant at night.  But you always gave us two your love and care.  Though you don’t have to work now, I still remember your coming home and feeling tired many evenings.     Tim is going to finish his studies next month.  He said he would move back from school and look for a job neat home.  I’m glad you won’t live by yourself anymore.  Let’s plan to take a trip in the near future.  It’s been years since the three of us took a trip together.     Happy Mother’s Day.  I love you, Mom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Best wishes, 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　John   1.What can we learn about John’s mother? (A) She lives by herself now. (B) She still works day and night. (C) She will make a plan to save money. (D) She used to be too busy to care for her children.   2.What do we know from the letter? (A) John has two brothers. (B) John is unhappy with his boss. (C) John has to work on Mother’s Day. (D) Tim will leave home for his job soon.   3.Which is said in the letter? (A) John’s father died at work. (B) Tim will look for a teaching job. (C) John bought a gift for his mother. (D) John hopes to take a trip with his family.

 

 

Dear Mom,
I'm sorry that I can't go back home for Mother's Day next week. On that day, I'll have to go to an important meeting for my boss, who helps me a lot with my work and life here. But I'll find time to see you at home soon.
Mom, thank you for everything you've done for Tim and me. After Dad died ten years ago, you had to work in a supermarket in the daytime and in a restaurant at night. But you always gave us two your love and care. You don't have to work now, but I still remember your coming home and feeling tired many evenings.
Tim is going to finish his studies next month. He said he would move back from school and look for a job near home. I'm glad you won't live by yourself any more. Let's plan to take a trip in the near future. It's been years since the three of us took a trip together.
Happy Mother's Day. I love you!
Best wishes
John
【小题1】 What can we learn about John's mother?

A．She lives by herself now.

B．She still works day and night.

C．She will make a plan to save money.

D．She used to be too busy to care for her children.

【小题2】What do we know from the letter?

A．John has two brothers.	B．John is unhappy with his boss.
C．John has to work on Mother's Day.	D．Tim will leave home for his job soon.

【小题3】Which is said in the letter?

A．John's father died at work.	B．Tim will look for a teaching job.
C．John bought a gift for his mother.	D．John hopes to take a trip with his family.