题目内容
I was one of the seven children and went to the same school as my three older sisters and brother.We all went to the plant sale held in early May every year,just in time for Mother’s Day.
When I was in Grade Three,I wanted to surprise my mother with a gift,but I didn’t have any money.My oldest sister gave me some.I carefully made my selection(选择)at the plant sale.I looked at all the plants on sale very carefully and finally chose a lovely geranium(天竺葵).Once I had brought it home,I hid it on the neighbor’s porch(门廊).
On Mother’s Day,I was bursting with pride when I gave her the plant.I remember how bright her eyes were,and how pleased she was with my gift.
A few years later,my younger sister wanted to buy a geranium for our mother.As my older sister did for me,I gave her some money to buy one at the plant sale.She arrived back from the sale full of nervous excitement.The geranium was hidden in a paper bag under her sweater.“I looked at every plant,”she explained,“and I know I got the best one!”
With a sweet sense of family tradition I helped my little sister hide that geranium.I was there when she gave it to my mother,and I watched them both bursting with happiness.My mother noticed me watching.She gave me a soft,secret smile.I felt a tug(拽)at my heart as I smiled back.I wondered how my mother could pretend to be surprised at this gift from her sixth child.But as I watched her eyes light up with pleasure at the sight of the most special gift,I knew she was not pretending.
1.Which of the seven children was the writer?
A.The third. B.The fourth. C.The fifth. D.The sixth.
2.What did the children go to the plant sale for?
A.To buy their mother a gift. B.To sell some flowers.
C.To make money for their mother. D.To look at all the plants.
3.Why did the writer hide the geranium on the neighbor’s porch?
A.Because she was afraid the other children saw it.
B.Because she was afraid the others stole it.
C.Because she wanted to make it live a long time.
D.Because she wanted to give their mother a surprise.
4.“She gave me a soft,secret smile”shows that __________.
A.the mother was very surprised
B.the mother knew about it
C.the mother was pretending to be happy
D.the mother knew the writer bought the gift
5.What’s the best title of the passage?
A.Mother’s Day B.Lovely Mother
C.The Most Special Geranium D.Mother’s Love
CADBC
What makes 15,000 men and women run for hours, and what makes them run through the streets on a cold day without coats? I was one of those runners. The race is called marathon (马拉松).
I had never run more than eight miles before, and here I was training. Since the race is in April, I had to run throughout the winter, and in Boston, winters are cold. For most people, just putting on their shirts, sweaters, jackets, and hats is exercise enough. I found myself out on the dark streets, running along ice sidewalks (人行道). Even in gloves, my fingers got so cold that they looked like red carrots. My nose didn’t get warm until lunchtime !
Finally, the big day arrived. The weather was cold, with ice and rain. Bang! The gun sounded, and we started. I didn’t go anywhere at first because I was standing behind so many people. I had to wait for them to move.
At first, the running was easy. The other runners just seemed to pull me along. Somewhere around the 20-mile mark I even said to myself, "This is nothing, why did I train so hard?"
Then I hit "the wall". "The wall" is what marathon runners call the special point. I knew my body reached the point and I thought I couldn’t go any more. I was out of breath and my legs turned into pieces of wood. I was almost falling down. I can’t remember anything about the last five miles of the race.
I kept running though. At last, I heard a voice at the finishing line.
"You look good," my friend Ted said. "How did it feel?"
"Wonderful !" I replied.
For everything, if you devote yourself into it, there will be a way. I finished the race, at least, in my heart, I was the winner.
【小题1】Which one best describes the weather on the race day?
A.Cold and rainy. | B.Cold and sunny. | C.Dry and cloudy. | D.Wet and foggy. |
A.Difficult. | B.Boring. | C.Easy. | D.Interesting. |
A.One must eat certain food and get plenty of sleep. |
B.One must be willing to eat, sleep, and train twenty-four hours a day. |
C.One must run along ice sidewalks every day. |
D.One must be willing to train a lot and doesn’t give up easily. |
A.撞击墙壁 | B.到达极限 | C.抵达终点 | D.中途加速 |
What makes 15,000 men and women run for hours, and what makes them run through the streets on a cold day without coats? I was one of those runners. The race is called marathon (马拉松).
I had never run more than eight miles before, and here I was training. Since the race is in April, I had to run throughout the winter, and in Boston, winters are cold. For most people, just putting on their shirts, sweaters, jackets, and hats is exercise enough. I found myself out on the dark streets, running along ice sidewalks (人行道). Even in gloves, my fingers got so cold that they looked like red carrots. My nose didn't get warm until lunchtime !
Finally, the big day arrived. The weather was cold, with ice and rain. Bang! The gun sounded, and we started. I didn't go anywhere at first because I was standing behind so many people. I had to wait for them to move.
At first, the running was easy. The other runners just seemed to pull me along. Somewhere around the 20-mile mark I even said to myself, "This is nothing, why did I train so hard?"
Then I hit "the wall". "The wall" is what marathon runners call the special point. I knew my body reached the point and I thought I couldn't go any more. I was out of breath and my legs turned into pieces of wood. I was almost falling down. I can't remember anything about the last five miles of the race.
I kept running though. At last, I heard a voice at the finishing line.
"You look good," my friend Ted said. "How did it feel?"
"Wonderful !" I replied.
For everything, if you devote yourself into it, there will be a way. I finished the race, at least, in my heart, I was the winner.
1.Which one best describes the weather on the race day?
A.Cold and rainy. |
B.Cold and sunny. |
C.Dry and cloudy. |
D.Wet and foggy. |
2. How did the writer feel about the race during the first 20 miles?
A.Difficult. |
B.Boring. |
C.Easy. |
D.Interesting. |
3. According to the article, what must someone do to prepare for a marathon?
A.One must eat certain food and get plenty of sleep. |
B.One must be willing to eat, sleep, and train twenty-four hours a day. |
C.One must run along ice sidewalks every day. |
D.One must be willing to train a lot and doesn't give up easily. |
4.Then I hit "the wall". What do you think "hit the wall" means here?
A.撞击墙壁 |
B.到达极限 |
C.抵达终点 |
D.中途加速 |