For as long as I can remember, Grandma"s plentiful tomato garden has been a sign
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For as long as I can remember, Grandma"s plentiful tomato garden has been a sign of summer"s end. Each September, just as the decreased heat of the sun suggests cooler days, Grandma requests my help in her tomato garden. She convinces me she cannot pick tomatoes without my youthful eyes and quick mind. She says we need to examine each tomato and agree on its readiness for picking. While Grandma"s request for my help in the tomato garden is always the same, her desire for my help seems to increase each year.
Grandma has eyes for finding even the tomatoes hidden by undergrowth and other tomatoes. I, however, just turn circles looking for the ones I think Grandma will like. I spot what looks like a ripe tomato, head in its direction, and then get sidetracked by another that appears to be equally ripe. I usually end up watching Grandma and trying to stay out of her way, which seems the only way my eyes and mind are useful.
There we are, lost in the tomato vines（藤）. Grandma"s eyes are always knowing, and they are no different in the vegetable garden. From afar she spots what looks like a ripe tomato. As she walks toward the garden, she evaluates the tomato for a second time. but from a different angle. I already know it will end up in the basket with the pile of others Grandma has carefully chosen. However, Grandma acts as if she needs a final look to be sure. She calls me to her side. kneels beside the vine while enjoying the warmth of the fading hand. She turns each round, red ball toward the sunlight before disconnecting it from the vine with a half-hearted smile.
She then looks at me. I nod my head and smile. Grandma assumes I smile in agreement with her tomato selection. I know I smile, instead, at her.
小题1:Why does Grandma ask the author to go to the tomato garden with her?| A．He can help pick more tomatoes. | | B．He can learn the hardship of labor. | | C．She enjoys staying with him while working. | | D．She tries to share tomato harvest with him. |
小题2:The second paragraph shows that the writer _________.| A．isn’t good at picking tomatoes | | B．doesn’t like to stay with Grandma | | C．thinks his eyes and mind are useful | | D．is trying to be out of Grandma’s sight |
小题3:What’s the best title of the story?| A．Gardening—good for my Grandma. | | B．Growing Grandma. | | C．Gardening—good for my growth. | | D．Picking tomatoes. |
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答案
小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:D |
解析
试题分析：这篇短文中作者主要记述了自己小时候和奶奶一起挖土豆的故事。
小题1:根据While Grandma’s request for my help in the tomato garden is always the same, her desire for my help seems to increase each year.描述，可知作者的奶奶喜欢和他在一起。故选C。
小题2:根据第二段I usually end up watching Grandma and trying to stay out of her way,描述，可知此处指的是作者不擅长挖土豆。故选A。
小题3:这篇短文中作者主要记述了自己小时候和奶奶一起挖土豆的故事。故选D，挖土豆。
点评：本文浅显易懂，层次分明，学生很容易把握文章中心内容。答题中注意带着问题阅读短文，一般就能顺利找出答题依据。对于不能直接找到根据的问题注意联系上下文，根据短文中心总结出正确答案。 |
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Mr. Black was over fifty years old. He sometimes made some mistakes in his work, and he lost his work. So he had 41 time every day to do something. Then he often met his old friends under a big tree. They had drinks there and 42 anything they liked.
One day, some old men were sitting together again and talking about young people in this world. They all agreed that the old people were 43 than young people. Then one of the old 44 said that young men were stronger than old men.
45 of them agreed that this was true, 46 Mr. Black didn’t. He said, “No. I am as strong now as when I was a young man.” His friends were surprised 47 what he said.
“Well,” said Mr. Black, “Near my house there is a big stone. When I was a young man, I used 48 to move it, but I couldn’t because I was not 49 . I am an old man now, and when I try to move it, I still 50 . So, I am as strong as when I was young.”
| 小题1: | | A．many | B．a lot | C．lots of | D．lot |
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| 小题2: | | A．talked for | B．talked to | C．talked with | D．talked about |
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| 小题3: | | A．clever | B．cleverer | C．cleverest | D．a clever |
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| 小题4: | | A．man | B．woman | C．men | D．women |
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| 小题5: | | A．All | B．None | C．Both | D．Neither |
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| 小题8: | | A．trying | B．try | C．to try | D．to trying |
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| 小题9: | | A．strong enough | B．enough strong | C．weak enough | D．enough weak |
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| 小题10: | | A．can | B．can’t | C．could | D．couldn’t |
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Do you want to live a happier, less stressful(有压力的) life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That’s how millions of people start their day at Laughter(笑声) Clubs around the world and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy.
The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria.“Young children laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh between 7 and 15 times a day,” says Dr. Kataria. “Everyone is naturally good at laughing — it’s the common language. We want people to feel happy with their lives.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 in the world.
Many doctors are also interested in the effects(效果) of laughter on our health. According to a 5-year study at the UCLA School of Medicine in California, with laughing there is less stress in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.
So what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to my nearest club in South London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class, to be honest, I wasn’t interested in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking silly. Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha” while looking at each other. However, our bodies can’t tell the difference between real laughter and unreal laughter, so they still produce the same healthy effects.
Surprisingly, it works! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was surprised by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. You might be very pleased with the results.
小题1:The first Laughter Club was started in __________.| A．India | B．America | C．Britain | D．China |
小题2:How many Laughter Clubs are there in the world today?| A．Over 300. | B．Over 500. | C．Over 800. | D．Over 1,300. |
小题3:How did the writer feel at the beginning of the class?| A．Surprised. | B．Pleased. | C．Nervous. | D．Tired. |
小题4:When did the people in the club begin to laugh for real?| A．After ten minutes. | B．After ten hours. | | C．After ten seconds. | D．After ten days. |
小题5:The article mainly tells us __________.| A．young children laugh much more often than adults in a day | | B．laughing is one of the best ways to stay healthy | | C．many doctors are also interested in the effects of laughter on our health | | D．real laughter and unreal laughter are both good for health |
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Betty and I are best friends. Our birthdays are on the same day, so every year we have a birthday party together. But this year, we had a costume party instead.
While we were writing the invitations, my mum came in and asked, “Why not invite John?” John had been in our class for only a few months, but he was already getting better grades in math than anyone else in class. I wrinkled(皱起) my nose, “Mum, he wears the same pants to school every day. How could he even afford a costume?” Mum said nothing. The next day, mum gave me an envelope with a shopping certificate(凭证) in it. “I thought it would be nice for you to give this to John.” Mum said. But how? We didn’t want to make John embarrassed. We discussed it for a long time. Finally, Betty and I had a good idea.
On the day of our party, kids arrived, dressed differently. John arrived, in an old sheet(床单), but still in the same brown pants as usual. We danced, ate snacks and played games in groups. Before eating the birthday cake, Betty said in a loud voice, “Now it’s time for the great prize game. It’s the following riddle…” It was a math game. None of us was surprised when John came up with the right answer first and walked off with the envelope.
Everything went on well as we planned. John wore a new pair of pants and a new shirt the next week. He felt happy. So did we.
When we help others, we need to find a proper way, or we may hurt them in another way.
小题1:The two girls and John were in the same _________.| A．group | B．family | C．team | D．class |
小题2: John’s family may be very _________ according to the passage.小题3:How did John get the prize during the party?| A．By helping others | | B．By asking for help. | | C．By getting good grades in study | | D．By winning the math game. |
小题4:John _________ with the shopping certificate after the party.| A．watched a basketball match | | B．saw a movie | | C．bought something to wear | | D．made a phone call |
小题5:Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage?| A．John wasn’t good at math. | | B．The two girls helped John in a proper way. | | C．The two girls felt angry when John won the great prize. | | D．John wore a new pair of pants and a new shirt to the party. |
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This is a true story . One evening a woman was 36 home when she saw a truck close behind her . She drove more quickly to be far away from the truck , 37 when she sped up (加速），the truck did ，too. The 38 she drove , the faster the truck drove . The woman felt afraid , so she drove onto a main street , hoping to 39 the truck in a traffic . But the truck jumped a 40 light and went on running after her .
Finally the woman drove her car into a service station ,and got out of her car ,shouting for 41 . The truck driver didn" d leave , instead he went out of his car . He 42 the back door , and pulled out a man hidden (藏）in the back seat . The woman was running from the wrong person .the woman was 43 at last .
From the place where the woman stopped her car , the driver 44 a criminal (罪犯）in the woman" s car . The driver drove after her not to 45 her but to help her .
小题1:A. running B. walking C. driving.
小题2:A. but B. though C. or.
小题3:A. bigger B. faster C. happier.
小题4:A. lose B. look C. come
小题5:A. black B. red C. green.
小题6:A. advice B. suggestion C. help
小题7:A. cleaned B. opened C. bought.
小题8:A. safe B. healthy C. free
小题9:A. forgot B. found C. put.
小题10:A. harm B. visit. C. save. |
Linda was a sixteen-year-old girl in Canada . She was feeling bad for several days . Her mother took her to a hospital and the doctors found out that she had cancer .
Linda " s life changed . She began to go to the hospital often for treatment (治疗）,and she also became depressed .
The hospitals and the doctors were good , but Linda did not have hope herself . Linda " s mother called a flower shop close to the hospital . “ I want some beautiful flowers for my daughter. She is a teen girl with cancer . ” She told the shop owner .
Later , the flowers arrived . Then Linda saw something unusual . It was a card . It read , “
Linda ,
I own (拥有）this flower shop . I had cancer when I was fifteen years old . I am 24 years old now . Good luck . My heart goes out to you .
Yours ,
Alice.
Linda smiled . She finally felt some real hope . She found the will ( 意志）to live.
Little things make a big difference . All of us can give little things like kindness , encouragement and hope to others .
小题1:Why was Linda feeling bad for several days ?
A. Because she was seriously ill .
B. Because she had no friend.
C. Because her life changed .
小题2:What does the underline word “ depressed ”mean in Paragraph ( 段）2 ？
A. Safe B. Serious . C. Sad .
小题3:Who sent Linda a card ?
A. Her mother . B. A doctor . C. A shop owner .
小题4:What happened to Linda after reading the card ?
A . She became hopeful about life .
B . She wanted to work with Alice .
C . She thanked her mother a lot .
小题5:Which of the following can be the best title for the passage ?
A . Be kind to yourself .
B .Little things make a big difference .
C . Try something different . |
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