题目内容
B.besides
C.except
D.beside
When I was a kid in Minnesota, watermelon was expensive. One of my father’s friends, Bernie, was a rich businessman, who owned a large store in St. Paul.
Every summer, when the first watermelons arrived, Bernie would call. Dad and I would go to Bernie’s place. We’ d sit on the edge of the dock(码头), feet dangling(摇晃), and got ready for a big meal.
Bernie would take his knife, cut our first watermelon, hand us both a big piece and sit down next to us. Then we’d bury our faces in watermelon, eating only the heart—the reddest, juiciest, firmest, sweetest, most seed-free part—and throw away the rest.
Bernie was my father’s idea of a rich man. I always thought it was because he was such a successful businessman. Years later, I realized that it was not Bernie’s wealth itself but his way of dealing with it that my father liked. Bernie knew how to stop working, get together with friends and eat only the heart of the watermelon.
What I learned from Bernie is that being rich is a state of mind. Some of us, no matter how much money we have, will never be free enough to eat only the heart of the watermelon. If you don’t take the time to dangle your feet over the dock and enjoy life’s small pleasure, your work is probably hurting your life.
For many years, I forgot that lesson I’d learned as a kid on the loading dock. I was too busy making all the money I could.
Well, I’ve relearned it. I hope I have time left to enjoy the success of others and to take pleasure in the day. That’s the heart of the watermelon. I have learned again to throw the rest away.
【小题1】 We learned from the second paragraph that the writer and his father were feeling ______.
A.relaxed | B.worried | C.hungry | D.proud |
A.They ate it in a polite way. | B.They only ate its best part. |
C.They ate every part of it. | D.They shared only one piece. |
A.was just a rich businessman | B.worked hard all the time |
C.lived a rich but healthy life | D.knew how to make money |
A.the best part of the watermelon | B.the writer’s busy life |
C.the writer’s decision of making money | D.the writer’s hope of enjoying life |
A.one has to work hard to reach his goal | B.a friend in need is a friend in deed |
C.watermelon is the healthiest fruit | D.one should keep work-life balance |
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Newcastle is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe. It's one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom. It is said most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team play. The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failures of the local team.
Newcastle's most popular place is the Gate. It's in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars, restaurants, sports bars, pubs and so on. During a home game it becomes a real home to happiness.
Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses. They come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city. Also the seats and the environment on the buses are comfortable. It's the best way to see the city without tiring yourself out or getting cold. Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are must-see attractions. But be careful if you're short of time, Newcastle is a big place. So you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.
If you want to watch the local team play soccer in the St. James Park, remember to book a ticket as early as possible. The locals are crazy soccer fans, and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.
As you can see, Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see. You’re sure to have a wonderful time here!
1.From the passage we know Newcastle is most famous for its_______.
A.soccer team |
B.city restaurants |
C.rich culture |
D.historical sites |
2.If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle, you_____.
A.can go to the Gate |
B.can take a city tour |
C.must go to St James Park |
D.must drive a car |
3.The underlined word “They” in Para 3 refers to ______.
A.history lovers |
B.historical sites |
C.city tour buses |
D.culture lovers |
4.Which place is not in Newcastle? ______
A.St. James Park |
B.The Hancock Museum |
C.the Gate |
D.the Tower Bridge |
5.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Tourists will enjoy delicious food and have a good time in the Gate. |
B.It's usually easy to get a ticket for a local soccer team play. |
C.Many world famous soccer matches are held in Newcastle every year. |
D.Newcastle is a very small city with many famous attractions. |
6.The author wrote this passage mainly in order to_______.
A.introduce the culture and history of Newcastle |
B.tell people the popularity of soccer teams in Newcastle |
C.introduce the characters of people in Newcastle |
D.encourage people to visit Newcastle |