Michael and Derek are good friends, but they like to pull each other’s leg sometimes. One day during the holidays they decided to go to London together. They went to the station and bought their tickets. When the train came in, Michael broaden in first and without knowing it, dropped his ticket in the platform as he got into the carriage（车厢）. Derek, who was close behind saw the ticket fall and quickly picked it up. Without a word to his friend, he put it in his pocket.

After they had been in the train a little while, they heard the ticket inspector coming down the corridor, shouting, “tickets, please!” Michael looked for his and of course couldn’t find it.

“Oh, dear, I can’t find my ticket, Derek,” he said.

“Have another look, Michael, it must be somewhere,” said Derek.

“No, I can’t find it anywhere. What shall I do?”

“Perhaps you had better hide under the seat, then the inspector won’t know you are here.” So Michael crawled under the seat as fast as he could and lay perfectly still. Presently the door opened and in came the inspector, “Tickers please!” he said.

Derek handed him two tickets and said, “This is mine. The other belongs to my friend, who prefers to travel under the seat.”

1.Michael lost in his ticket________.

A．when he boarded the train

B．while he was getting into the carriage

C．as they went to the station

D．after they had been in the train for a little while

2.Which is True according to the passage?

A．Derek helped Michael look for the ticket.

B．Michael and Derek are good friends, but they sometimes fight each other.

C．Derek took Michael’s ticket and hid it.

D．Michael didn’t know who had picked up his ticket.

3.When the inspector came, Michael ______.

A．hid himself as quickly as he could           B．remained perfectly still

C．was looking for his ticket                  D．turned to Derek for help

4.In the passage “they like to pull each other’s leg” means_______.

A．they like to make fun of each other in a playful way

B．they like to help each other in time of need

C．they like to pull each other by the leg

D．they like to kick each other

 

Except for a few times, Americans are not big present-givers. There’s no exchange of presents among business people, and if one American tries to give another a present, it may look like that he wants to bribe (贿赂) him. Americans have learned that in some other countries people like to give presents to others, but among ourselves we don’t see the need for presents.

Even friends may never exchange presents. When I go to foreign countries, I try to bring back little things for close friends, but nobody would feel unhappy if I didn’t. I don’t often re­member a friend’s birthday, and few people outside of my family remember mine. If someone gave me presents too often, I’d get unpleasant. But a present from a foreigner — that kind from his or her homeland — won’t go wrong, except to government employees (政府职员) who can’t be given presents.

You usually open a present at once and in front of the person who gives it except Christmas and birthday presents. You should only say, ‘It’s so nice. Thanks…’when you get Christ­mas or birthday presents.

You may want to bring a bottle of wine (葡萄酒) or flowers to a dinner party, but you’re never asked to. Nobody will mind if you bring wine, but your friend may not use it that evening.

At Christmas we often give presents to our family and sometimes our friends. We also give presents to people who have been helpful during the year like doormen, babysitters, housecleaners , newspaper senders — anyone who has often helped us.

1.What do the underlined words ‘close friends’ mean in the passage?

A．The friends who are very kind.

B．The friends who live close to each other.

C．The friends who were once classmates.

D．The friends who you like most.

2.What kind of presents don’t Americans usually open in front of the givers?

A．The small presents.

B．Christmas or birthday presents.

C．The expensive presents.

D．The presents for dinner party.

3.Why do Americans also give presents to housecleaners at Christmas?

A．To pay them.

B．To help them.

C．To thank them.

D．To make them work harder.

4.Which of the following do you think is right?

A．American business people don’t want presents because they are rich enough.

B．The writer of this passage must be an American.

C．Everyone must give presents to one’s family and friends at Christmas.

D．Government employees can get little presents from a foreigner.

5.What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Present-giving in the United States.

B．Customs (习俗) in the United States.

C．American people and present-giving.

D．When and how to give presents.

 

Thanks to improvements in both health care and personal safety, most people are living healthier, longer lives. Someone who is born today can expect to live 25 years longer than someone who was born in the 19th century. It's even thought that in the future more and more people will celebrate their hundredth birthday. Here are five rules for a healthy life.
【小题1】
We all know that we shouldn't run across the road in front of the oncoming traffic, or cycle too close to cars. But we’re not sure about how to stay safe in the countryside. When you're out walking you should always go with someone. and tell your parents where you're planning to go. Remember! Climbing may also mean falling-what goes up must come down. Safety rules and advice are there to help you, not to make life less fun.
【小题2】
Sure, it's comfortable to sit on the couch and watch. But experts say you should walk at least 10,000 steps every day to keep fit. In the past, People's jobs required more physical effort. When farmers were working in the fields, they were keeping fit at the same time. Think about it: do you get the same amount of exercise today as they did in the past?
【小题3】
It's important to eat plenty of the right things, above all, fruit, vegetables, and to see fast food or sweets as something very special- maybe just and then. The wrong diet means you'll put on weight, one of the fastest ways to an unhealthy life.
【小题4】
When we were babies, we slept for much of the day- if our parents were lucky! Teenagers don't need as much sleep but it's important to get about eight hours' sleep. At weekends, you've got more time, so use it not just for your friends, but for rest, too.
【小题5】
Yes, you knew I was going to say this! But it's so important. More teenagers damage their health through smoking and taking drugs than any other dangers. Think about the effect on your family and friends, and think about its effect on you and your health.

A．Don't worry. Be happy!

B．Say no ... to smoking and drugs!

C．Be careful! It's dangerous out there!

D．Rest up while you can!

E. Watch your diet!
F. Don't be a couch potato!

用所给词的正确形式填空 (共5个空格，每个空格1分，满分5分)
【小题1】-- Who is your __________ (close) person in your family?  --- My grandmother is.
【小题2】---Whose coats are these? ---They are the _______________. (run) .
【小题3】She didn’t get better grades because of _________ (play) games too much.
【小题4】 He jumped ________ (far) than the others and he won the first prize.
【小题5】Our teacher is so_________(humour) that we all like him．

Classes resumed (恢复) Thursday for the students of a school in Newtown, Conn, where a gunman last month killed 20 children and 6 adults in the second-largest school shooting in U.S. history.

With their school still being treated as a crime scene, more than 400 students of Sandy Hook Primary School attended classes in neighbouring Monroe.

Returning students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school. Several officers guarded the entrance and checked IDs of parents dropping off children.

Law-enforcement officers guarding the new school called it “the safest school in America.”

Students found the same chairs and desks, when possible. Their classroom walls were painted the same colours and hung with the same pictures. Other details, such as the location of bookshelves and cubby holes, were replicated (复制) as much as possible.

The school district said parents who wanted to be close to their children were welcome to visit and stay in classrooms or an auditorium.

Newtown superintendent Janet Robinson said officials would do their best to make the students feel at ease.

“We will be doing a normal day.” She said.

1.The students of Sandy Hook Elementary School resumed classes in a new school in Monroe because       .

A．their school fell down because of a natural disaster

B．the government needs to use the land of their school

C．their school is too small to hold more than 400 students

D．a shooting crime happened in their school and it was still treated as a crime scene

2.Why do the law-enforcement officers call the new school “the safest school in America?

A. There are few policemen outside the new school.

B. The school has the newest classrooms and buildings.

C. Any adult who is near the new school needn’t be checked his ID.

D. There are some officers who guarded the entrance of the new school.

3.A lot of things in the new school were replicated as much as possible except       .

A．chairs and desks

B．classroom walls

C．the location of the fans and air conditioners

D．the location of bookshelves and cubby holes

4.“… to make the students feel at ease.” The phrase “feel at ease” most likely means       .

A．feel at home                           B．feel fresh and curious

C．feel happy and lucky                     D．feel safe and relaxed

5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．The students have resumed classes in a new school.

B．A shooting crime happened in an American primary school.

C．The officials will do their best to make the students feel at ease.

D．The school children’s parents are not allowed to stay with their children in school.