The train started moving. It was packed with people of all ages. Most of them were working men and women and young college boys and girls. Near the window sat an old man with his son, who looked about thirty years old.
As the train moved, the son was filled with joy because he was very excited at the scenery outside. He said in a high voice, “See Dad, the green trees and the scenery are very beautiful!” It made the other people feel very strange. Everyone started talking in a low voice about the old man’s son. Suddenly, it started raining. Raindrops fell on the travelers through the open window. Seeing the rain, the old man’s son said happily, “See Dad, how beautiful the rain is!” Hearing these words, a young lady became angry with the man, as the raindrops were dropping on her new clothes. She couldn’t help shouting at the noisy son and his father.
“Can’t you see it is raining? You! Old man! If your son is not feeling well, get him to a mental hospital quickly and please don’t disturb us any more!” The old man’s face turned slightly red and then in a low voice, he replied, “We are on the way back from hospital. He was blind at birth. Only last week he can see again. The rain and the nature are new to him. Please forgive him.” All the other people became quiet.
【小题1】How old was the old man’s son?

A.About 7 years old.B.About 20 years old.
C.About 50 years old. D.About 30 years old.
【小题2】What did people think of the son’s behavior(行为)? They thought he was _________.
A.lovelyB.funnyC.strangeD.clever
【小题3】What was wrong with the son when he was born?
A.He had mental illness.B.He couldn’t see.
C.He couldn’t hear.D.He couldn’t talk.
【小题4】What do you think of the young lady?
A.She was friendly to the man.
B.She was rude to the old man.
C.She was clever.
D.She was too noisy.
【小题5】According to the passage, what does the writer want to tell us?
A.We should be friendly to sick people.
B.We should learn to enjoy the nature.
C.We should respect the elder people.
D.We should know the truth before complaining.

Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material. Those gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others.
George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new. Losing this favourite thing was almost like losing a child to him.
Bad luck! George lost his expensive gloves on New Year's Day.

Back home. George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones again, he would have to replace (更换) them very soon. If he bought a new leather pair, it would cost $50 now. He was upset that people no longer returned things they found on the road.
After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he went into Value Mart again to see if his gloves had been returned to the Lost and Found Office (失物招领处).
"What colour are they?" the woman in the office asked again.
"Black," he gave the same answer. She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of men's leather gloves. "Are they?"
"Yes! Those are mine!" George explained, with great joy in his eyes.
【小题1】When did George buy the leather gloves?

A.On New Year's Day.B.Before the holiday.
C.Ten years ago.D.In the winter.
【小题2】Why did George decide to buy the expensive gloves?
A.Because they were black.
B.Because they made him feel good before others.
C.Because they had a long history
D.Because they were much cheaper.
【小题3】The leather gloves looked new after years because _______.
A.George took very good care of them.
B.they were soft and warm.
C.they were expensive.
D.George washed them with water.
【小题4】How did George feel when he got home on New Year's Day?
A.He was happy.B.He felt niceC.He was thankfulD.He felt upset
【小题5】About old George, which of the following is true?
A.He was a very rich man
B.He never bought cheap gloves
C.He believed somebody would return the gloves to him
D.He hadn't ecpected to get his gloves back.



Saturday morning was bright and fresh. There was a song in every heart, cheer on every face, and a  spring in every step.
Tom appeared with a bucket of white paint in one hand and a brush in the other. His Aunt Polly told him to paint the fence around the garden. It was thirty yards long and nine feet high. He felt very depressed.
Then he had a wonderful idea. He picked up his brush and started to work.
Soon Ben came along the road. He was happily eating an apple. He stopped to look at Tom. Tom went on painting and pretended(假装)not to see Ben.
“I’m going swimming,” said Ben. “Do you want to go swimming, Tom? But I guess you can’t. You have to stay and work, don’t you?”
“Work?” Tom said. “This isn’t work. I’m enjoying myself. Does a boy get a chance to paint a fence like this every day?”
Ben  thought  about  this.  Tom  continued  painting  carefully. Sometimes he stopped, stood back to look at the fence like an artist, and then added a bit more paint in just the right place. Ben was watching Tom paint with great interest. He was getting more and more eager to have a try himself.
After a while, Ben asked Tom if he would let him paint a little. Tom thought about it, and said,
“No, Ben, I can’t. You see. Aunt Polly wants it to be done well. Aunt Polly said that I must paint it with great care.”
“Oh, please, Tom,” begged Ben. “I can do it. I’ll be really careful. Just let me try. I’ll give you half of my apple. Well, I’ll give you all of it!”
“Well, all right, Ben,” said Tom. “You must be very careful.”
He gave Ben his brush with worry on his face but joy in his heart. He sat down under the tree, and started to eat Ben’s apple. All day, boys came to make fun of Tom, but they ended up staying to paint. When Ben got tired, Billy was waiting. He gave Tom a kite for a chance to paint. Then Johnny offered him twelve marbles, and so on.
By late afternoon Tom had gained all sorts of toys, and the fence had gained three  coats of paint. Later Aunt Polly came to look at the painted fence. She was so pleased with Tom’s work that she gave Tom a large cake!
【小题1】Why did Tom pretend not to see Ben when he came and watched him painting?

A.He saw Ben eating an apple happily.
B.He tried to make Ben interested in it.
C.He didn’t want to go swimming with Ben at all.
D.He didn’t want Ben to share the chance to paint the fence.
【小题2】What do the underlined words “spring” and “coat” probably mean in the passage according to the given dictionary entries (词条)?
spring
1 [U,C]the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow 春天;春季
2 [U]the  ability  of  a  spring  to  return  to  its original position 弹性;弹力
3 [C]a place where water comes naturally to the surface from under the ground 泉
4 [U]a cheerful, lively quality 活力;朝气
coat
1 [C]a piece of clothing with long sleeves that you wear over other clothes when you go outside 外套
2 [C]the fur or hair on an animal’s skin
(动物的)皮毛
3 [C]a layer of something such as paint that you put onto a surface覆盖层;涂层
A.4;3B.4;2C.3;3D.1;3
【小题3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Tom gained some toys by helping his friends.
B.Tom’s friends often helped him paint the fence.
C.Tom successfully tricked his friends into painting the fence.
D.Billy was the fourth boy to have the chance to paint the fence.
【小题4】What do you think of Tom?
A.He was honest.B.He was smart.C.He was shy.D.He was stubborn.

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