Cheerful Charlie was a very special boy. When he was still in his mother’s tummy
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Cheerful Charlie was a very special boy. When he was still in his mother’s tummy, she had an accident, which meant that Charlie couldn’t walk. But that had never been a(n) for him; they had started calling him Cheerful Charlie because of his joyful and nature. He really brightened everything up for those around him.
There wasn’t a postman, or a taxi driver who wasn’t to see Charlie. “Cheer up, Mr. Postman, that way you’ll more letters today!” he would say, or “That was great, Mr. Taxi Driver. You that thing better than anyone else. ”
He also had great ideas and for everything; and he shared them so generously that, just about every day in that town, someone did a great job, or something new, thanks to Charlie’s ideas.
One day, though, he came up against a real . A young boy came to town on his holidays. He was known as Waterworks and was a real crybaby. No matter what Charlie said to him, Waterworks would always find some to be sad: “I don’t have many sweets… my parents didn’t buy me that toy…” Everything seemed so bad to him. But Cheerful Charlie wasn’t going to be , and he kept spending more time with Waterworks, trying to cheer him up, just as he did with everyone.
Then, one day, when they were together in the street, someone a pie from a window above by chance, and it landed on Charlie’s head. He got such a fright that he couldn’t even move his lips. He was speechless, and although Waterworks was just about to cry, he Charlie’s happy words so much that he finally said, “Wow, Charlie, that’s a nice clown mask(小丑面具) you just put on!”
On saying those words, Waterworks felt so that he finally understood why Charlie was always so happy and cheerful. He realized that he was so used to Charlie’s enthusiasm that he couldn’t help but see the funny side of everything.
| 小题1: | | A．problem | B．mistake | C．excuse | D．topic |
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| 小题2: | | A．sensitive | B．humorous | C．responsible | D．enthusiastic |
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| 小题3: | | A．surprised | B．moved | C．pleased | D．disappointed |
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| 小题4: | | A．send | B．write | C．print | D．find |
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| 小题5: | | A．paint | B．play | C．park | D．repair |
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| 小题6: | | A．opportunities | B．solutions | C．comments | D．impressions |
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| 小题7: | | A．cleared | B．noticed | C．enjoyed | D．invented |
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| 小题8: | | A．difficulty | B．surprise | C．risk | D．disaster |
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| 小题9: | | A．means | B．reason | C．method | D．value |
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| 小题10: | | A．let down | B．taken up | C．set free | D．driven away |
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| 小题11: | | A．hardly | B．quickly | C．constantly | D．specially |
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| 小题12: | | A．aimed | B．moved | C．threw | D．dropped |
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| 小题13: | | A．ahead | B．right | C．almost | D．even |
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| 小题14: | | A．missed | B．loved | C．envied | D．wanted |
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| 小题15: | | A．ordinary | B．sorry | C．good | D．curious |
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答案
小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:C
小题4:A
小题5:C
小题6:B
小题7:D
小题8:A
小题9:B
小题10:A
小题11:C
小题12:D
小题13:B
小题14:A
小题15:C |
解析
试题分析：文章讲述Cheerful Charlie尽管不能走，但是对什么事情都有着积极的态度，也感染周围的很多人，包括一个叫Waterworks的男孩，一开始没有什么改变，但是他习惯于Charlie 的热情，禁不住想到了所有事情有趣的一面。
小题1:考查名词辨析：A. problem问题， B. mistake 错误，C. excuse借口，D. topic话题，“尽管不能走，但对Charlie来说不是个问题。选A
小题2:考查形容词辨析：A. sensitive敏感的，B. humorous幽默的，C. responsible负责的，D. enthusiastic热情的，从前面的they had started calling him Cheerful Charlie。可知因为他的快乐的热情的天性他们叫他Cheerful Charlie。选D
小题3:考查形容词辨析：A. surprised惊讶的，B. moved感动的，C. pleased高兴的，D. disappointed失望的，从下面的两个例子可以看出：邮递员和出租车司机看到他没有不开心的。选C
小题4:考查动词辨析：A. send送，B. write写，C. print 印刷，D. find发现，快乐起来，这样你会送更多的信。选A
小题5:考查动词辨析：A. paint画，油漆，B. play玩，C. park停车，D. repair修理，这里是夸出租车司机停车停得好。选C
小题6:考查名词辨析：A. opportunities机会，B. solutions解决方法，C. comments评论，D. impressions印象，从第三段的例子说明他对everything 有解决的办法。选B
小题7:考查动词辨析：A. cleared清除，B. noticed注意，C. enjoyed享受，D. invented发明，有人做了很好的工作或发明了新的东西。选D
小题8:考查名词辨析：A. difficulty困难，B. surprise惊讶，C. risk冒险，D. disaster灾难，遇到了一个真正的困难。选A
小题9:考查名词辨析：A. means方式，方法，B. reason原因，C. method方法，D. value价值，Waterworks 总会找出不开心的理由。选B
小题10:考查词组辨析：A. let down 使…失望，B. taken up占据，C. set free释放，D. driven away赶走，虽然这个男孩很难说服，但是Cheerful Charlie不会失望的，选A
小题11:考查副词辨析：A. hardly几乎不，B. quickly 快，C. constantly连续地，不断地，D. specially特殊地，一直想办法使Waterworks振作起来。选C
小题12:考查动词辨析：A. aimed目标是B. moved移动，感动，C. threw扔，D. dropped掉落，注意后面的above,一块馅饼从高处落下来。选D
小题13:考查副词辨析：A. ahead 前面，B. right 正是，正好，C. almost 几乎，D. even甚至，它正好落在Charlie的头上。选B
小题14:考查动词辨析：A. missed错过，想念，B. loved喜爱，C. envied嫉妒，D. wanted想要，想着Charlie 的快乐的话。选A
小题15:考查形容词辨析：A. ordinary普通的，B. sorry难过的，C. good好的，D. curious好奇的，feel good 舒服，开心。Waterworks感到很开心。选C |
举一反三
Mark had been scolded before for touching his father’s equipment. But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.
It was a strange-looking machine — one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked. “It’s an experimental model,” his father had explained, so don’t touch it under any circumstances.” But his father’s warning only served to make Mark more curious. Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colours, shifting and changing, and then two big white words appeared in the centre of the screen: “SPACE TRANSPORTER.”
“Yes!” Mark cried excitedly, “It’s a computer game. I knew it! Dad’s only been pretending to work. He’s really been playing games instead!” A new message appeared on the screen:
“ENTER NAMES
VOYAGE １
VOYAGE ２
Mark’s finger flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names.
“INPUT ACCEPTED.
START TRANSPORT PROGRAM.
AUTO-RETRIEVE INITIATED(自动回收程序已启动).”
The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.
“I think we’d better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled out in terror, reaching for the power switch. A beam(光束) of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow(光芒)，until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen, the letters changed：
“TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL．
DESTINATION: MARS.
RETRIEVE DATE: 2025
小题1:Why did Mark touch the computer against his father’s warning?| A．He wanted to take a voyage. | B．He wanted to practice his skills. | | C．He was so much attracted by it. | D．He was eager to do an experiment. |
小题2:Where did the boy’s father most likely work?| A．In an electronic factory. | B．In a computer company. | | C．In a scientific research center. | D．In an information processing center. |
小题3:Mark thought “SPACE TRANSPORTER” on the screen was the name of ________.| A．a computer game | B．a company website | | C．a software producer | D．an astronomy program |
小题4:Why did Jason want to shut off the computer?| A．He was afraid of being scolded. | | B．He didn’t like the loud noise and light. | | C．He didn’t want to play games. | | D．He was afraid something dangerous might happen. |
小题5:What happened to the boys at the end of the story?| A．They were blown into the air. | | B．They were sent to another planet. | | C．They were hidden in the strong light. | | D．They were carried away to another country. |
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The “Doorman”
On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man, with a beard and dirty hair, jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us．Regardless of his , he greeted us in a friendly way．
Once inside, my daughters whispered, “Mom, he .” After we ordered our lunch, I explained, telling the kids to look the dirt．We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many him．Seeing this rudeness truly upset me．The day I became a mother, I had resolved to set a good for my children．Yet sometimes when things didn’t go right, being a good example was . When our meal arrived, I realized I had left the car-sick pills in the truck．With the windiest trip ahead, the kids needed them, so I myself from the meal and went to get them．
Just then, the “doorman” was opening the door for a couple．They rushed past him without even acknowledging his . Letting them in first, I said a loud “thank you” to him as I ．
When I returned, we talked a bit．He said he was not allowed inside he purchased food．I went back and told my family his .Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich．The kids looked as we had already eaten, but when I said the order was for the “doorman” , they smiled．When it was time to our trip, I noticed the "doorman" enjoying his meal．Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily．He then his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted．I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyes—tears of .What happened next drew great astonishment: I gave the “doorman” a ! He could hardly say a word, with tears down his face．
Back in truck, I fell into deep thought．While we can"t choose many things in life, we can choose when to show gratitude．I said thanks to a man who had held open a door for me, and also said thanks for that to teach my children by example．
| 小题1: | | A．heavy | B．long | C．messy | D．grey |
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| 小题2: | | A．service | B．appearance | C．status | D．attitude |
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| 小题3: | | A．smokes | B．smiles | C．sniffs | D．smells |
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| 小题4: | | A．beyond | B．over | C．around | D．into |
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| 小题5: | | A．hated | B．ignored | C．missed | D．refused |
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| 小题6: | | A．target | B．rule | C．record | D．example |
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| 小题7: | | A．stressful | B．accessible | C．awkward | D．tough |
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| 小题8: | | A．excused | B．freed | C．prevented | D．withdrew |
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| 小题9: | | A．company | B．presence | C．effort | D．attempt |
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| 小题10: | | A．quitted | B．marched | C．exited | D．approached |
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| 小题11: | | A．before | B．unless | C．though | D．since |
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| 小题12: | | A．story | B．deed | C．experience | D．demand |
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| 小题13: | | A．concerned | B．shocked | C．puzzled | D．bored |
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| 小题14: | | A．make | B．start | C．take | D．continue |
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| 小题15: | | A．extended | B．washed | C．raised | D．waved |
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| 小题16: | | A．approval | B．affection | C．sympathy | D．gratitude |
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| 小题18: | | A．slipping | B．streaming | C．rushing | D．breaking |
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| 小题19: | | A．firmly | B．constantly | C．simply | D．politely |
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| 小题20: | | A．journey | B．wisdom | C．opportunity | D．coincidence |
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Last year, around Labor Day, I read a “Happy Ad” in our local newspaper. There was a lady in a local nursing home, who was celebrating her 90th birthday and her family wanted everyone to know about it. It said that if you wanted to drop her a line, here was her address. So I did. I found a birthday card and dropped her a short note, wishing her a happy birthday.
A week or so later, someone knocked at my front door. I opened the door and found a middle-aged man standing on my doorstep. He introduced himself as the son of this woman to whom I had sent the card. He explained that he just wanted to drop by in person and thank me for sending such a nice card to his mom. Apparently, like many older folks, she did not receive much mail and was quite excited to receive mine. I just didn’t know what to say. I told him it was my pleasure and that I hoped his mom had enjoyed her birthday.
That year, I did not send out any Christmas cards, except to this lovely old lady in the nursing home. I just told her that I was thinking about her and hoped that she had a nice holiday. I sent her a Valentine and also a couple of notes in between. I just thought she might like to have someone write to her, to get some mail.
She passed away a couple of months ago. I never met this lady, but I did keep her and her family in my thoughts. I dropped them a line of sympathy. I hope that my few little notes were enough to brighten a couple of her days here on earth.
小题1:The old lady’s address was given because ____________.| A．her family wanted to make her well-known. | | B．the old lady wanted to receive a birthday card. | | C．the son of the old lady wanted to meet the author. | | D．her family wanted to give her a happy birthday. |
小题2:Which of the following best describes the author? | A．Brave | B．Polite | C．Caring | D．Faithful |
小题3: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?| A．A Kind Act | B．An Old Lady | C．A Happy Ad | D．A Considerate Son |
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阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A lady and her husband stepped off the train in Boston. They walked without an appointment (预约) into the outer of Harvard’s president. But they were by his secretary and kept waiting. For hours, the secretary took no notice of them, that the couple would finally become and go away. But they didn’t. The secretary finally decided to disturb the president, though .
A few minutes later, the president walked towards the couple with a face. The lady told him, “We had a son that Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard. He was here. But about a year ago, he was accidentally killed. My husband and I would like to a memorial (纪念物) to him, somewhere on campus.”
The president wasn’t . Instead, he was shocked. “Madam,” he said, “we can’t put up a statue for every person who studied at Harvard and died. If we did, this would look like a cemetery (墓地).” “Oh, no,” the lady quickly, “we don’t want to put up a statue. We would like to give a to Harvard.” The president rolled his eyes and at the couple and then exclaimed（呼喊）, “A building! Do you have any how much a building costs? We have spent over $ 7,500,000 on the campus building at Harvard.” For a moment the lady was silent. The president was , because he could get rid of them now. Then the lady turned to her husband and said quietly. “Is that all it costs to start a ? Why don’t we just start our own?” Her husband nodded. Since their offer was , Mr and Mrs Stanford traveled to California they founded the University that bears their , a memorial to a son that Harvard no longer cared about.
| 小题1: | | A．lab | B．library | C．hall | D．office |
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| 小题2: | | A．watched | B．stopped | C．followed | D．interviewed |
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| 小题3: | | A．hoping | B．finding | C．realizing | D．imaging |
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| 小题4: | | A．surprised | B．disappointed | C．worried | D．troubled |
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| 小题5: | | A．hopelessly | B．carefully | C．unexpected | D．unwillingly |
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| 小题6: | | A．pleasant | B．funny | C．cold | D．sad |
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| 小题7: | | A．attended | B．visited | C．studied | D．served |
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| 小题8: | | A．clever | B．brave | C．proud | D．happy |
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| 小题9: | | A．set about | B．set up | C．take down | D．take over |
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| 小题10: | | A．satisfied | B．excited | C．moved | D．ashamed |
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| 小题11: | | A．house | B．part | C．garden | D．place |
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| 小题12: | | A．explained | B．expressed | C．refused | D．admitted |
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| 小题13: | | A．building | B．yard | C．playground | D．square |
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| 小题14: | | A．laughed | B．shouted | C．glanced | D．called |
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| 小题15: | | A．suggestion | B．idea | C．thought | D．opinion |
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| 小题16: | | A．bored | B．astonished | C．interested | D．pleased |
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| 小题17: | | A．department | B．university | C．business | D．club |
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| 小题18: | | A．turned in | B．turned up | C．turned down | D．turned out |
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| 小题19: | | A．which | B．that | C．where | D．when |
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| 小题20: | | A．name | B．character | C．picture | D．sign |
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“Well, we’re in our new house. Let’s get a new pet to go along with it,” Mrs. Brown said to her husband.
“That sounds like a very good idea,” he answered. “Do you want to see the ads in the newspaper?”
“Let’s go to the animal shelter. Many pets there need homes. Since tomorrow is Saturday, we can both go.” she said.
The next morning the Browns met Mr. Snow at the animal shelter. “We want to be sure that the pets here go to good homes,” Mr. Snow said, “So I need to ask you some questions.”
After they talked for a while, the Browns decided to get a small dog. It wouldn’t need a big house or a big yard. A small dog would bark and warn them if someone tried to break into their house. After Mr. Snow gave the Browns a book on pet care, they chose one and wanted to take her home right away. But the animal doctor hadn’t examined her yet. So Mr. Snow told them to return on Sunday.
On Sunday afternoon the Browns went to the animal shelter. The animal doctor said, “Shadow has had all of her shots（预防针）. She will be healthy.” The Browns thanked the doctor and took Shadow home.
小题1:Which of the following statements is true?| A．The Browns have never had a pet before | | B．The Browns knew about Shadow from the newspaper | | C．Shadow is a small and healthy dog | | D．Mr. Brown didn’t quite agree with his wife |
小题2:The word “shelter” in the reading means _________.| A．a place to sell small dogs | | B．a place to keep homeless animals | | C．a place to study animals | | D．a place to sell books on pet care |
小题3:Mr. Snow asked the Browns some questions to _________.| A．see if they had moved to a new house | | B．find out how rich the Browns were | | C．know where they’d keep their new pet | | D．make sure they’d take good care of pets |
小题4:The Browns think that a small dog _________.| A．doesn’t need any room to keep | | B．can help them watch their house | | C．eats less food than a bigger one | | D．usually has a beautiful name |
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