I watched my mother flying out to get me food. My sister already flew out into the world, too. She flew just like my mother did. I didn't ever want to leave the nest. My wings were nothing like my sister’s. Mine were brown and small, and I just knew they were too weak to fly.

My mother got back and fed me. After I ate, she looked at me and said, “you're old enough now, and it is time for you to fly.”

I told her I felt bad. She said that she could wait until the next morning. But then I would have to go. I stayed close to her in the nest and tried to go to sleep.

When the sun came up the next day, I tried to look small. I knew that birds should fly away and leave the nest, but that didn't mean I could do it.

My mother asked me to watch and learn. I had watched her fly away so many times before. When I stood in the nest watching her, I was scared.

Then something happened. I fell out of the nest! I put my wings out and I was able to fly! I shouted as loudly as I could. They worked! They were strong enough to fly after all! They were wonderful. My mother flew back to the nest and watched me fly and shouted happily.

1.Who got the bird food before he could fly?

A.His father. B.His mother. C.His sister. D.His brother.

2.Why couldn’t the bird fly?

A.Because his wings were brown and small. B.Because he didn’t have wings.

C.Because he thought his wings weren’t strong D.Because no one taught him to fly.

3.What does the underlined word “ They” refer to?

A.The wings. B.The bird’s mother and sister. C.The feet. D.The nest.

4.Which of the following is the RIGHT order according to the passage?

① The bird told the mother he felt too bad to fly.

② The bird fell out of the nest and learned to fly by accident.

③ The mother flew out to look for food.

④ The bird felt scared when seeing his mother showing him how to fly.

A.④①③② B.③①④② C.④③①② D.③④①②

5.What does the passage mainly want to tell us?

A.We should be brave to learn new things. B.We should be happy with friends.

C.We should trust our family. D.We should be careful when trying something new.

In an ancient country there were two great carpenters(木匠), Andy and John.

One day, their king wanted to know who was better so he had a match for them two. During the three days, the one who carved(雕刻)the more lovely mouse would be the National First Carpenter.

The two carpenters worked hard day and night. Three days later, they showed the king their carved mice. The king asked all his soldiers to decide the result.

Andy’s mouse was so wonderful that it was just like a real one while John’s was ugly without its shape and look. So the king and his soldiers all agreed Andy was the winner.

But John disagreed. He shouted, “That’s unfair. It should be decided by cats.”

The King thought it was right. Then he asked his soldiers to take several cats there to decide which mouse looked more like a real one. Everyone became surprised because the cats all jumped on John’s mouse while Andy’s mouse was left alone.

Before the fact, the king had to say John was the final winner. Later, the king asked John, “How did you make the cats believe what you carved was a mouse?” John said, “In fact, it’s simple. I carved a mouse only with the fishbone(鱼骨)! What the cats care about is not its shape, but its taste!”

根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。

1.How long did the two carpenters spend finishing carving the mice?

A.One day. B.Two days. C.Three days. D.Four days.

2.Whose mouse looked like a real one at first?

A.John’s. B.Andy’s. C.The king’s. D.The soldier’s.

3.How did John feel when he heard the first result?

A.It was fair. B.It was scary. C.It was unfair. D.It was exciting.

4.What was John’s mouse carved with?

A.Fishhone. B.Wood. C.Stone. D.Meat.

5.Why did John win the match finally?

A.Because his friends helped him. B.Because he came up with a good idea.

C.Because he had more outstanding skills. D.Because he gave some money to the soldiers.

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