A small plane had some trouble with its engine while it was in the high sky.The pilot knew that there was nothing he could do to keep the plane long in the air,so he rushed back to where his three passengers sat and explained the dangerous situation.At last he said,“ I am a married man with three children.I am sorry to tell you that there are only three parachutes aboard.” With that he took up one and jumped out.
One of the passengers reacted quickly.“I am a great man,I am the smartest man and the world can not do without me.”With that he too jumped out.
The other two passengers,an old man and a young soldier,were quiet for a moment.At last the old man said,“Son,I’m old and have lived a full life.I am ready to meet my God.”
“You will have to give up that,”the young man said,smiling,“The world’s smartest man just jumped out with my backpack.”
【小题1】There was something wrong with the plane when _________.
A.it was at the airportB.it was taking off
C.it was flying in the skyD.it was landing
【小题2】How many people were there in the pilot family?
A.FourB.FiveC.At least fourD.Three
【小题3】The word “pilot” in this passage means a man who ______.
A.repairs a planeB.is on watch at the airport
C.travels on a planeD.flies a plane.
【小题4】By saying I am ready to meet my God,“the old man” means _______.
A.he wanted the young man to use the last parachute.
B.he wanted to meet someone named God.
C.he wanted to kill himself
D.he wanted the young man to give him the parachute
【小题5】Who was sure to die?
A.The pilotB.The old man
C.The world’s smartest man D.The young man
Spring is a good time for kite flying -- a popular activity in China. On a sunny day with a good breeze(微风), you'll see hundreds of colorful kites flying in the sky. They have all kinds of shapes like swallows and peaches. Some of the shapes have special meanings. For example, swallows mean good luck and peaches bring you a long life.
The city of Weifang in Shandong is the home of the kite. The city holds an international kite festival in April every year. There are competitions for kite-flying skills and new styles of kites. The most famous is the competition for the "Kite King ". Thousands of kite fans from more than 30 countries visit the city to take part in the competitions, or to just enjoy this colorful event(事件).
The largest kite in the world is a big "octopus (章鱼)". It's about 1,100 square meters, twice as big as a basketball court. Li Jingyang, a kite fan in Jilin, spent eight months making it in 2008.
The kite was invented by Chinese people over 2,000 years ago. According to historical (历史的) record, kites were first used by soldiers to send news to their friends. In the Tang Dynasty, flying kites became a popular game played by everyone.
As it was introduced to the West in the ll00s, the kite brought a great influence(影响) on Western life.
In 1782, the lightning rod (避雷针) was invented with the help of a kite. Modern aircraft came from kites, too. At the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, a board reads: "The earliest man-made aircrafts were the kites and missiles (投射武器) of ancient China."
【小题1】 What activity is very popular in spring?
A.Eating peaches.B.Feeding swallows.C.Flying kites.D.Going to competitions.
【小题2】 What do people hope for when flying kites shaped like swallows?
A.Good luck.B.A long life.C.A lot of money.D.Good health.
【小题3】Why do thousands of people visit the city of Weifang in April every year?
A.Because they enjoy this colorful event.
B.Because of the beauty of Weifang.
C.Because they have new styles of kites.
D.Because they are the winners of the “Kite King”.
【小题4】 When did Chinese people invent the kite?
A.In 2008.B.In 1782. C.About 1000 years ago.D.Over 2000 years ago.
【小题5】Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A.The largest kite is three times as big as a basketball court.
B.In the Qing Dynasty, flying kites became a popular game played by everyone.
C.People invented kites to help swallows fly.
D.People got the idea of inventing the lightning rod from kites.

There was a pilot(飞行员) and four people in a small plane.Suddenly there was something wrong with the machine(机器) while it was flying in the air. The smoke was everywhere in the plane.The pilot told the people there were only four parachutes(降落伞).They all became worried and started to make excuses(借口).

  “I must go and mend the machine,”said the pilot , taking one of the parachutes.There was nothing he could do so he jumped out.

  The first person stood up.  “I’m a doctor,”he said.  “I help people live longer and I save lives”He also took a parachute and jumped out.

  The next person said , “I must have a parachute.I’m a very clever person.I have to attend (参加)an important sports match.I know I’ll win the game because I’ll be the cleverest person there.”He picked up a pack and jumped out.

  Two men were left--- an old businessman and a young mountain climber(登山者).By this time the plane was going down fast.The businessman said, “Young man,I’m old but you’re still young ,You take the last parachute.”The yougng mountain climber smiled , “Don’t worry.”he said, “We can both jump to safety because there are still two parachutes.Just now the clever person jumped out with my backpack.”

1.All the people became worried because________.

   A.they couldn’t find the parachutes.

B.they were afraid the plane would be broken and knew there were not enough parachutes  

 for each person.

   C.there was too much smoke and they couldn’t jump out from the plane.

   D.they saw the pilot jump out first.

2..The clever man jumped out with_______.

   A.a parachute   B.nothing

 C.the pack of the climber’s  D. the businessman

3.All the people thought of themselves only except(除了)______。

   A. the clever man             B. the businessman

   C.the doctor                 D. the young man

4.From the story we know that _____ would be dead(会死).

   A. the clever man             B. the businessman

   C.the doctor                 D. the young man

 

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