It was just three degrees above zero. “That’s cold,” thought Jane as she got ready to deliver her morning papers. Jane had 50 customers, and on cold mornings when she couldn’t ride her bicycle, it took her more than an hour to make her rounds. As she collected her papers and put them into a big canvas bag, Jane regretted that she hadn’t finished her math homework the night before. There was still time. She’d hurry with the papers and finish the math before breakfast.

Less than an hour later, Jane was nearly finished. She had only five customers to go. She could then head for home to complete her math while her room fixed breakfast. As she rounded the corner, she saw a car in the middle of the street. It was Mr. Zimmerman, the elder man, who walked with a walking stick. His car was out of gas.“I’d like to help Mr. Zimmerman,” thought Jane, “but if I do, I won’t have time to do my homework.” She hated to think what Mr. Roberts would say if she hadn’t completed her papers.

“It’s his own fault for running out of gas,” Jane talked to herself. “The station is only a half mile down the street. Surely Mr. Zimmerman can walk that far, even on a cold morning like this --- can’t he? ” As she walked down the street, Jane wondered what to do.

1.Jane delivers her paper______.

A.before she goes to school

B.on cold morning

C.with the help of Mr. Zimmerman’s car

D.on the way to school

2.Mr. Zimmerman was old and_______.

A.couldn’t drive well

B.would have nobody to help him

C.was not rich enough to buy gas

D.was not able to walk a long way

3.We know from the reading that______.

A.Jane couldn’t find any time to finish her homework

B.it took about an hour for Jane to send the papers

C.Jane would have her breakfast in the school

D.Jane likes to deliver papers on cold mornings

4.The reading doesn’t say but we can infer(推断) that_____.

A.Jane bought the gas for Mr. Zimmerman

B.usually Jane delivers papers by bike

C.Mr. Robert doesn’t like Jane at school

D.Mr. Zimmerman had to leave the car for Jane

 

“Happy Birthday!” David awoke to the voice of his mother. “It’s time to get up and drive out to 35  grandfather’s farm.”  

“Why do we have to go there? And how long is the drive?” he asked with a sad look in his eyes.

“About two hours…and don’t worry, we’ ll bring your birthday   36  with us.” His mother walked away and left him to get ready. 

In less than an hour, David and his parents were on their way.   37  of what the colorful birthday packages had inside filled his head. He was   38  that one had the baseball glove he wanted, while others would have amazing things that he had dreamed about. Thinking of his grandfather, David   39  what his birthday present from him might be. 

“Since my grandfather has a large farm, he must have a lot of money, and the bigger his present for me will be,” David said to himself.

Finally they   40 . Hugging his grandfather, David excitedly shouted, “I’ve missed you! You know, today’s my birthday. Did you get me a present?”

“I have missed you, too. And I have a very   41  present for you.”

Placing a small box in David’s hand, he quietly said, “This is a very important gift. I hope you will treasure it as   42  as I have.”  

David looked at the small box, thinking money or jewels might be inside…. When he opened the box, David was   43  to see only a stone. It was a very beautiful stone, but was it valuable?

Grandfather spoke more slowly than before, “David, when your grandma and I were first married, we had very little money. She wanted to give me something special for my birthday, so she found this beautiful rock and polished(打磨)it day and night   44  it shined. It was the greatest gift I ever   45  because it came from your grandma’s heart. Now, I want you to have it because it comes from my heart.” 

David held the stone in his hand and   46  the love of his grandfather. “This is a wonderful gift…thank you, Grandfather.” He knew he had received the best gift ever. 

1.

A.my

B.your

C.her

D.his

 

2.

A.cakes

B.cards

C.CDs

D.gifts

 

3.

A.Thoughts

B.Opinions

C.Facts

D.Results

 

4.

A.certain

B.proud

C.sorry

D.afraid

 

5.

A.worried

B.expected

C.wondered

D.considered

 

6.

A.moved

B.arrived

C.stopped

D.finished

 

7.

A.expensive

B.special

C.interesting

D.perfect

 

8.

A.soon

B.hard

C.much

D.far

 

9.

A.excited

B.pleased

C.satisfied

D.surprised

 

10.

A.until

B.although

C.since

D.unless

 

11.

A.shared

B.made

C.received

D.brought

 

12.

A.showed

B.felt

C.passed

D.got

 

Have you ever wondered why birds sing? Maybe you thought that they were just happy.  After all,you probably sing or whistle when you are happy.

    Some scientists believe that birds do sing some of the time just because they are happy. However,they sing most of the time for a very different reason. Their singing is actually a warning to other birds to stay out of their territory.

Do you know what a 'territory' is? A territory is an area that an animal,usually the male,claims(声称)as its own. Only he and his family are welcome there. No other families of the same kind are welcome. Your garden and house are your territory where only your family and friends are welcome. If a stranger should enter your territory and threaten(威胁)you,you might shout. Probably this would be enough to frighten him away.

If so,you have actually scared the stranger away without having to fight him. A bird does the same thing. But he expects an outsider almost any time,especially at nesting(筑巢)season. So he is screaming all the time,whether he can see an outsider or not. This screaming is what we call a bird's song,and it is usually enough to keep an outsider away.

Birds sing loudest in the spring when they are trying to attract a mate and warn others not to enter the territory of theirs..

     You can see that birds have a language of their own. Most of it has to do with attracting mates and setting up territories.

1. Some scientists believe that most of the time bird's singing is actually _______.

      A. away of warning              B. an expression of happiness

      C. an expression of anger          D. away of greeting

2.What is a bird's "territory"?.

      A. A place where families of other kinds are not accepted.

      B. A place where a bird may shut at the top of its voice

      C. An area for which birds fight against each other.

      D. An area which a bird considers to be its own.

3. Why do birds keep on singing at nesting season?

      A. Because they want to invite more friends.

      B. Because they want to find outsiders around.

      C. Because their singing helps frighten outsiders away.

      D. Because their singing helps remove their fears.

4.How does the writer explain bird's singing?

A. By comparing birds with human beings.    B. By reporting experiment results.

C. By describing birds' daily life.        D. By telling a bird's story.

 

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