The sight of a tailor-shop gave me a strong wish to throw off my old clothes and get a new suit. Could I afford it? No, I had nothing in the world but a million-pound note. So I forced myself to go on by. But soon I was drawing back again. The temptation troubled me a lot. I must have passed that shop six times during that struggle. At last I gave in, I had to. I asked if they had a cheap suit. The fellow I spoke to made no answer at first, looked me up and down, noticed that I was almost in rags(衣衫褴褛), then said, “Just a minute.”

I waited till he had finished his work. Then he took me into a back room to choose a cheapest suit for me. I put it on. It didn’t fit, but it was new and I was anxious to have it, so I said shyly:

“Could you wait a few days for the money? I haven’t any small change on me.”

The fellow looked at me coldly and said, “Oh, you haven’t. Well, of course, I know that gentlemen like you carry only large notes(支票)”.

I was angry, and said, “My friend, you shouldn't judge a stranger always by the clothes he wears. I am quite able to pay for this suit. I simply didn't wish to put you to the trouble of changing a large note. ” “Why do you think we can’t change your note? Instead, we can.”

I handed the note to him and said: “Oh, very well, I am sorry.”

He received it with a smile, and then as he looked at the note, his smile froze.

Realizing what was going on, the owner of the shop gave a low whistle and talked excitedly, as if to himself.

“To sell such a suit as that to a millionaire! Tod’s a fool. Please get those clothes off, sir. Wait till you see what we’ll make for you to your own measure.”

Before I could get in a word he had measured me, and was giving orders for evening suits, morning suits, shirts and all sorts of things.

1.The underlined word “temptation” in paragraph 1 has the same meaning with ________.

A.attraction B.happiness C.anger D.attention

2.What can be inferred (推断)from the passage?

A.The author knew he couldn’t afford that suit.

B.Gentlemen always carried large notes.

C.The note the author carried was too large to change.

D.The shop owner recognized the author was a millionaire at the first sight..

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The author liked the suit very much and decided to have it.

B.Both Tod and the owner of the shop welcomed the author warmly.

C.The author was looked down upon because of the clothes he wore.

D.The author couldn’t have any new suit because he had no small change.

4.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A.No pains, no gains. B.Never forget to say thanks.

C.A bad beginning makes a bad ending. D.Never judge a person just by his appearance.

Is it good to be in the middle? Sometimes, no, like when you’re in the middle seat on a long car ride. But sometimes, yes, like when you’re in the middle of a great movie. What will happen next? Middle school is a little bit like that.

For a kid, going to middle school is a big change: First, it often means moving to a new building. You have to take some time to adjust (适应). Second, it may mean taking a different bus, with different students. Third, the friends you made in primary school may end up going to different middle schools.

All that can make you feel a bit scared on the first day of school. Here is some advice to help you on your first day.

Get to bed on time the night before. Before bed, put all your things into your schoolbag so you don’t forget anything.

On the big day, eat breakfast and be brave (勇敢的). On your way out the door, take everything you need and try to say “hi” to everyone you meet.

In class, listen to the teachers carefully and take notes. Try to write down the important things, and then you can look it over when you get home and be prepared (准备) for the next day.

1.The following are some big changes for kids going to middle school EXCEPT ________.

A.making new friends B.having less homework C.moving to a new building

2.Which is the right way to get ready for a big day?

A.Eat as much as possible for breakfast.

B.Pack your schoolbag with the things you need.

C.Go to bed as early as possible the night before.

3.You should say ‘hi’ to everyone to show that you are _________.

A.hard-working B.friendly C.serious

4.Which are good habits for middle school students according to the passage?

①Listen to your teachers. ②Take careful notes. ③Speak actively and loudly.

④Review your notes from time to time. ⑤Get ready for the next day’s lessons.

A.①②④⑤ B.①②③④ C.②③④⑤

5.The story is mainly about ________.

A.how to get ready for middle school life

B.how to get good grades in middle school

C.what changes may happen in the future

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