The marathon(马拉松) in my town usually takes place in hot weather. My job was to follow the runners to help those who needed medical help. “We should stay behind the last runner, so take it slowly,” I said to the driver, Doug.
As it began, the front runners started to disappear(消失). Then I noticed a woman in blue running shorts and a white T-shirt. “ Doug, look!” We knew we were watching our “last runner”. Her feet turned in , yet her left knee turned out. Her legs were so crippled(畸形的) that it seemed impossible for her to be able to walk. How could she run a marathon?
We watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her. Then we would slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her try to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I hoped that she wouldn’t. Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. When the finishing line came into sight, we found the cheering people had all gone home. She slowly crossed through the line and lifted her hands, full of happiness.
I do not know the woman’s name, but since that day she has become a part of my life. For her, it was about finishing what she had set out to do, no matter what. When I think things are too difficult and want to say “I just can’t do it”, I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.
【小题1】When does the marathon usually take place in the writer’s town?

A.In spring. B.In summer.C.In autumn.D.In winter.
【小题2】The last runner had problems with her      .
A.headB.backC.legsD.arms
【小题3】Why did the woman take part in the marathon?
A.To win a good prize
B.To beat the other runners
C.To make friends with others
D.To finish what she had decided to do

Hello,boys and girls. My name is Li Jing. I am a girl student. I am thirteen years old. I think as students, we should work hard at school on weekdays. But we also need to have a good rest to relax myself. So I always study hard when I am at school, but on my day off I often do something else to relax myself.

   I had a very relaxing day off. In the morning, I got up at seven o’clock. Then I went to run with my father. I think we need to exercise every day. After all, it’s important to keep healthy. After running, I took a shower and had breakfast. At nine o’clock, I went to the aquarium with my friends. We saw some sharks and seals there. Sharks are very scary but the seals are cute. We also saw a dolphin show. I think dolphins are very clever animals. In the giftshop, we bought many gifts. We had great fun there.

   In the afternoon, my parents took me to see my grandparents. They live in the beautiful countryside. They were very happy to see me. I talked with my grandparents for long and he told me many interesting things about him. My grandmother cooked lots of delicious food for us.

  In the evening, I watched TV with my cousins. We watched a basketball match. The match was very exciting. We were glad when we saw our favorite team in the match.

  What a happy day off I had! I hope all of you can have an interesting day off!

阅读短文,回答下列问题。

1.What does Li Jing do when she is at school?

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2.What did she do after running?

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3.What does she think of sharks?

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4.Who cooked dinner for Li Jing?

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5.When did Li Jing watch TV?

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He came again the next day and worked until it was time to leave. His name was Jerry. He was 12 and had been at the Children's Home(孤儿院)since he was only four. \ I thought of him. He was honest(诚实). For example, the handle (柄) of the ax (斧)broke one day. Jerry said the Children's Home would mend it. I handed him some money to pay for it. He wouldn't take the money. "I'll pay for it, mama. I broke it. I didn't hit the wood in the right place. "

"But Jerry, no one hits the wood in the right place all the time. And it was a weak handle. I'll speak to the seller. " It was only then that he would take the money.

Another thing about Jerry was that he would do those little but helpful things. The things would not be badly needed but would make life so much easier. For example, he found a hole near the fireplace. "I'll put some wood in the hole, mama. Then when a sudden storm(暴风雨)comes up, you can stay warm. "

One cold day, Jerry sat close by me near the fire. We watched the fire bum. He suddenly talked of something he had never talked of before. "You look like my mother, especially(特别) next to the fire"

But you were four, Jerry, 'when you came to live at the Children's Home. Do you still remember your mother?"

1.How long had Jerry lived at the Children's Home by the time he met the writer?

A.One year.

B.Four years.

C.Eight years.

D.Twelve years.

2.How did Jerry feel after he broke the handle of the ax?

A.Sorry.

B.Happy.

C.Angry.

D.Lucky.

3.What did the writer think of Jerry? He was        .

A.clever, honest but lazy

B.honest, helpful and worked hard

C.honest, warm - hearted and strange

D.careful, honest and weak

4.The sentence underlined (划线的)means that        .

A.you should be more careful next time

B.anyone can hit the wood in the right place

C.I always hit the wood in the right place

D.people hit the wood sometimes in the wrong place

5.Which is right?

A.Jerry lived with his parents at times.

B.The writer was really Jerry's mother.

C.Jerry liked the writer and the writer liked him, too.

D.Jerry did not like to live with his mother.

 

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