Did you watch the magic shows played by Liu Qian from Taiwan in the 2009 CCTV Spring Festival Gala(春晚)? They attracted great attention and wide interests of the audience.During the gala, Liu managed to drop a coin into a glass which was placed upside down and transferred a finger ring into an egg.The two magic shows were so successful that everyone is now mad about him and all want to know how to play magic tricks.“I saw the surprise on everyone's face.It was
cool, ” Liu said.
However, you may not believe that Liu didn't go to any magic school.He just learned by himself.When Liu was seven, he saw a coin trick in a big store.At that moment Liu decided to learn magic.He worked hard at it.He practiced hard to improve his skills.Then one day he was able to put on a show for his class.
After years of hard work, now Liu is a great magician.But he isn't satisfied with what he has got and keep on trying every day.He may spend three years
working out a new show.
(1)
Liu Qian becomes famous ________.
[ ]
A.
because he is from Taiwan
B.
for his magic shows
C.
only in Taiwan
D.
when he was seven
(2)
According to the passage, we can use the following words to describe Liu Qian EXCEPT ________.
One day, Allan and his friend Henry went swimming in a river.It was very hot.How happy they were in the river! After they got out of the water, they played games in the sun for a while.
On their way back, Henry saw some flowers.He liked flowers very much and ran into the green field to look at them.Now Allan was walking by himself.
Then he heard Henry calling out, "A snake(蛇)! Help!…"
"What's wrong with you?" asked Allan.
"A snake bit(咬)me in the leg.Come here!"
Allan ran over and saw a small red wound(伤口)on Henry' s leg.
"The snake was in the grass.I didn't see it."
"Sit down quickly"! Allan told Henry.
Allan put his mouth at the little red wound and began to suck(吸)at it.In this way he saved(挽救)Henry's life."Oh, Allan, it's very kind of you to help me."
"That's all right.We are friends and we must always help each other."
(1)
It was _________ when-Allan and Henry went out.
[ ]
A.
hot
B.
cold
C.
raining
D.
wet
(2)
After swimming, they played in the sun _________.
[ ]
A.
the whole morning
B.
for 2 hours
C.
long
D.
for a while
(3)
On their way home, _________ got something wrong with his _________
[ ]
A.
Allan; leg
B.
Allan; head
C.
Henry; leg
D.
Henry; head
(4)
Henry and Allan are _________.
[ ]
A.
workers
B.
good friends
C.
brothers
D.
farmers
(5)
Which of the following(下面的)is true?
[ ]
A.
Henry went to look at the flowers with Allan.
B.
Allan saved Henry' s life.
C.
Allan saw the snake.
D.
They ran to the hospital at once.
阅读理解。阅读下列短文,然后从所给的选项中选择最佳答案。
It's Charlie's birthday today, but he isn't feeling happy.No one wishes him a happy birthday.Mother says nothing about his birthday.She just tells Charlie to play outside.At lunchtime, his mother calls, “Come in for lunch, Charlie! ” Charlie slowly walks into his house.But the living room looks different.Charlie sees a big “Happy Birthday” banner(横幅).Then, he sees a birthday cake, balloons, presents, and all of his friends.“Happy birthday! ” everyone shouts.Charlie's face lights up.He is happy and surprised(吃惊).No one forgets his birthday after all!
(1)
What is this story about?
[ ]
A.
Eating cake.
B.
Celebrating a special day.
C.
Forgetting a birthday.
D.
Having fun at a friend's party
(2)
Why is Charlie not happy in the morning?
[ ]
A.
He doesn't like his party.
B.
He doesn't like his presents.
C.
He wants to eat cake.
D.
He thinks people forgets his birthday.
(3)
Why does the living room look different?
[ ]
A.
There are many decorations(装饰).
B.
The lights are on.
C.
There is a birthday cake.
D.
There are many presents.
(4)
What does the underlined(划线的)word “light up” properly mean(意思是)here?