We were doing the best to control the fire of the burning garage (车库). Outside, I heard the sounds of cats crying. I couldn’t stop—I would have to look for the cats after the fire was put out.

    It took a long time to finally bring the big fire under control. No one inside was hurt. At that point I was free to find out where the cat noises were from. There was still a lot of smoke and heat coming from the building. I followed the meowing to the sidewalk in front of the garage. There, crying and huddled (挤作一团) together, were five frightened kittens (小猫). They must have been inside the building, as their fur was badly hurt.

    I wanted to find the mother cat. It was clear that she had gone into the burning garage and carried out all her babies, one by one—unbelievable.

    We finally found her. Her paws and face were blackened, and her fur was burned all over. You could even see her reddened skin under the burned fur. She could hardly move. I picked her up, and she relaxed in my arms as much as her pain would allow. I decided to save this brave little cat and her family.

    The vet told me they would watch the kittens and their mother for the night, but they weren’t confident about the mother’s chances.

    About a week later, I found out she was going to live. We named her Scarlet because of her reddened skin.

    I was happy to see Scarlet get together with the kittens again. She touched each of them, nose to nose. She had been in danger for five times and it had paid off. All of her babies had survived.

    As a fireman, I see heroic acts every day. But what Scarlet showed me that day was the kind of bravery that can only come from a mother’s love.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?

A. The writer went to look for the cats as soon as he heard them crying.

B. The firefighters put out the fire quickly and no one was hurt.

C. The writer didn’t find the cats until the smoke and heat were gone.

D. The mother cat moved all her babies out of the fire to a safe place.

2.Why did the writer decide to save the cats?

A. Because he was amazed at the mother cat’s courage.

B. Because the cats attracted many people’s attention.

C. Because he didn’t want to see any living things die.

D. Because it had taken him much time and effort to save them.

3.The writer talks about the cat’s story to show that ________________.

A. animals should be taken good care of

B. mother’s love can be great and brave

C. it is meaningful to help others

D. a cat always has nine lives

 

Germs(细菌) are everywhere. You can’t see them, but they are on your desk, on your computer, and even in the air!
Like people, germs move around the world. They fly with us on planes. When food, clothes, and other things travel around the world, germs travel, too. Some germs are safe, but some are dangerous. Germs cause illnesses like colds and the flu.
Warmer Weather Brings Germs
The world’s weather is changing. Cooler countries are getting warmer, so insects from hot countries can move there. Some of these insects, like mosquitoes, carry dangerous germs. These germs cause headaches, fever, and can even kill people.
Under Your Skin
Your skin protects you from germs. It stops some germs, but not all. They can enter your body when you eat, or when you have a cut. Germs are on your hands, too. They enter your body when you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Fighting Germs
Your immune system(免疫系统) protects you, too. When germs get inside your body, your immune system finds and kills them. Special cells(细胞) move around your body and fight germs. They help you stay healthy. Other cells make antibodies. Antibodies help your body find and stop germs.
What can you do to fight germs? You should wash your hands with soap and water. Soap kills many germs, and water washes them away.
【小题1】According to the text, insects ______.

A．kill germs

B．carry germs

C．protect germs

D．love germs

【小题2】 The underlined word “there” refers to ______.

A．cooler countries

B．hot countries

C．everywhere

D．the world

【小题3】 Which of the following is right according to the text?

A．All germs are dangerous.	B．There are more germs in cold places.
C．Soap can kill all germs.	D．Germs can get into your body.

【小题4】 What do antibodies do?

A．They kill germs and wash them away.	B．They find and develop germs.
C．They help protect us from germs.	D．They carry dangerous germs.

【小题5】Which can be the best title for this text?

A．Germs Are Everywhere	B．Weather Is Changing
C．Skin Stops Germs	D．Germs Are Developed

 

As a teenager, I am often asked what I am going to be in the future. A lawyer? A doctor? Or a scientist? No, my ideal career is to be a teacher. One of the       for that is I want to be a teacher like Mr. Chen.

“Look! Do you know what it is? A-ha, it’s the      ! And it will always move around the sun.” Mr. Chen said and pointed to his head. He then touched the nose and      , “Can you tell me the name of this mountain? It is the highest mountain on Earth! What’s the       of it? Yes, it’s 8844.43 metres…” I’ll never forget my first geography lesson. He was       humorous that we all fell in love with his lessons      . It’s Mr. Chen who opened the door of geography for us.

Generally speaking, most of the teachers are strict       students and sometimes a little bit demanding（苛求的）, not so with Mr. Chen. He is a lighthouse, showing us the way to the treasure of knowledge. He is a friend and easy to get         with, always encouraging us to speak out loud without        our shyness and other disadvantages. He is an example, volunteering his time to students and other teachers.

One day I happened to meet him in the hospital. Seeing the cut on his arm, I realized he was donating his        . I was moved and was         another lesson, a lesson of love and devotion.

Every time I see my globe（地球仪）, it would        me of Mr. Chen. He is the most unforgettable teacher I have      met and he will always be. Someday I hope I am        to be a teacher like him.

Thank you, Mr Chen, thank you for making learning not a job but a joy.

Thank you for helping me to discover what I do best and to do it even       .

Thank you for understanding all of us and giving us the time and care each of us needs.

1.A. replies               B. reasons                C. rewards                      D. results

2.A. moon      B. earth                   C. star                D. sun

3.A. advised             B. announced             C. added                     D. answered

4.A. distance  B. weight                     C. size                      D. height

5.A. very               B. too                        C. really                            D. so

6.A. at present       B. at once                    C. at times                        D. at first

7.A. with                B. to                         C. in                               D. for

8.A. away                B. together           C. angry                 D. along

9.A. thinking    B. caring               C. considering                  D. supposing

10.A. money  B. blood                      C. clothes                        D. time

11.A. taught        B. given                        C. taken                            D. had

12.A. remembers  B. represents      C. warns                           D. reminds

13.A. just                  B. never                     C. ever                           D. yet

14.A. able      B. about                      C. allowed              D. available

15.A. well           B. good               C. better                         D. best

 

 

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.

 

 

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My mother is a kind and nice woman.   61   One Sunday night, when I was watching the film Harry Potter very happily Mother asked me to go to bed.   62   that I didn’t move. But for a while, I noticed that she didn’t say anything.  63   I was so sad and that I went into my room and cried. I thought “I have only two nights in a week to enjoy the TV.   64  ” The next day she cooked and talked with me as usual. I pretended not to hear, but she didn’t mind and told me why she didn’t allow me to watch TV  65   Then I understood her. I love my mother.

 

A. But she is very strict with me. B. because she wanted me to have a good rest. C. Then she got angry and turned off the TV. D. I loved the film so much E. Why doesn’t mother allow me to watch TV?

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