题目内容
When my son, Mark, was in the third grade, he saved all his pocket money for over three months to buy holiday presents. The third Saturday in December, Mark said he had made his list and had twenty dollars in his pocket.
I drove him to a nearby supermarket. Mark picked up a hand basket and went in while I waited and watched in the car. It took Mark over 45 minutes to choose his presents. Finally he came to the checkout counter and reached into his pocked for his money. It was not there! There was a hole in his pocket, but no money. Mark stood there holding his basket, tears falling down his face.
Then a surprising thing happened. A woman came up to Mark and took him in her arms. “ You would help me a lot if you let me pay for you, ” said the woman. “It would be the most wonderful gift you could give me. I only ask that one day you will pass it on. When you grow up, I would like you to find someone you can help. When you help others, I know you will feel as good about it as I do now.”
Mark took the money, dried his tears and ran back to the checkout counter as fast as he could. That year we all enjoyed our gifts almost as much as Mark enjoyed giving them to us.
I would like to say “ thank you ” to that very kind woman, and tell her that four years later, Mark went house to house collecting blankets and clothes for the homeless people in the fire. And I want to promise her that Mark will never forget to keep passing it on.
【小题1】 When did the story probably happen?
| A．On Christmas Day | B．Before Christmas Day |
| C．On New Year’s Day | D．After New Year’s Day |
| A．with the writer | B．by himself |
| C．with the woman | D．with his friends |
| A．His gifts were stole. | B．He broke his basket. |
| C．He lost his money. | D．He lost his way. |
| A．Because she bought Mark a nice present. |
| B．Because she always paid money for others. |
| C．Because she collected clothes for the homeless. |
| D．Because she taught Mark to help people in need. |
| A．A Big Supermarket | B．A Kind Woman |
| C．A Happy Family | D．A wonderful Gift |
【小题1】B
【小题2】B
【小题3】C
【小题4】D
【小题5】D
解析试题分析：圣诞节之前，作者的儿子马克想要给家人买些礼物，但在付钱的时候发现钱被偷了。一个善良的女士给了他一个特别的礼物——为他付钱，并希望马克能把爱心传递下去。
【小题1】细节理解题。根据短文第一段The third Saturday in December Mark said he had made his list and had twenty dollars in his pocket（在十二月的第三个星期六，马克说他列了一个清单，他的口袋里有二十美元。）的描述可知，12月的第三个星期六应该是圣诞节前夕。故选B。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据短文第二段I drove him to a nearby supermarket. Mark picked up a hand basket and went in while I waited and watched in the car.的描述可知，作者是独自进了超市。故选B。
【小题3】细节理解题。根据短文第二段There was a hole in his pocket, but no money!（在他的口袋上有个洞，但是里面没有钱。）的描述可知，衣服有个破洞，钱不见了。故选C。
【小题4】细节理解题。根据短文最后一段tell her that four years later, Mark went house to house to collecting blankets and clothes foe the homeless people in the fire（告诉她四年以后，马克为无家可归的人去挨家挨户收集毯子和衣服。）的描述可知，作者向那位女士道谢是因为她教会了作者要多多去帮助别人。故选D。
【小题5】标题归纳题。根据文章大意，文章是通过那位女士替Mark付钱，就当做是送他的礼物，而非写的是大超市、善意的女士或快乐的家庭，所以答案应选D
考点：教育类短文阅读。
名师指导期末冲刺卷系列答案
开心蛙口算题卡系列答案“Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?” says Wang Wei, 28, a writer in Beijing.
Taobao, China’s largest online shopping site, has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.
A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young workers. More women shop on line than men. Clothing and home-use products are the most popular on line.
It was reported that more than 250 billion yuan was spent on online shopping last year, eighty percent through Taobao.
Taobao means “looking for treasure” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books , from candies to DVD players.
You may question the security of online shopping. Wang said, “It’s very safe and convenient. Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the product.
【小题1】The underlined word “treasure” in the passage probably means “_______” in Chinese.
| A．购物网 | B．珠宝 | C．生活用品 | D．东西 |
| A．quality | B．safety | C．joys | D．convenience |
| A．80 | B．100 | C．200 | D．250 |
| A．young | B．students | C．babies | D．men |
| A．Wang Wei’s Life | B．Online Shopping in China |
| C．Where to Shop | D．The Safest Shopping |
Fire can be very dangerous. We should be careful with it. This is what to do in a fire:
●Shout out. Shout as loudly(高声地）as you can, because people may be asleep.
●Call 119. Don't try to put out the fire yourself. Tell 119 where you are and what is on fire.
●Keep down next to the floor. There is less smoke down there, so it's easier to breathe（呼吸）and see where you are going.
●Test the door. If the door is cool, open it carefully. If the door is hot, do not open it! Try to find a different way out.
●Get out. Do not stop to pick up anything. A fire can become very big in a few seconds!
●Don't use the lift. Always use the stairs（楼梯）.The lift may go wrong and keep you inside.
●Don't go back. Even if your pet is still inside, do not go back for it Animals have a very good sense（感觉）of smell. They often get away from buildings before people.
【小题1】The passage tells us that we can_______ in a fire.
| A．use the lift |
| B．try to put out the fire ourselves |
| C．open the hot door and go out |
| D．shout as loudly as possible |
| A．people may be asleep |
| B．people can find you easily' |
| C．there is less smoke down there |
| D．you should look after your things carefully |
| A．open it and get out | B．find another way out |
| C．stop to pick up things | D．go back for something |
| A．it is too small | B．it may go wrong |
| C．it may keep you inside | D．both B and C |
Learners of English, especially self-taught learners may have troubles in understanding speeches by native speakers. The following ways might help improve their listening ability.
First of all, do things step by step. It is not good to listen something beyond your level. Better choose a suitable course and start the first book. Go on to the second book only after you are sure you understand the first one.
Secondly, stick to one course of study. Don’t change books often. Never let your attention be attracted by another course just because it seems to be more “fashionable.”
Thirdly, listen to the English news program over the radio from time to time. Better go through the news stories in the Chinese-language newspaper first. That will make it easy for you to understand the English news on the radio.
Fourthly, if you have time, listen to some interesting stories in some special English programs, such as V.O.A. or other listening materials of the same level as that of your textbook.
【小题1】“ Beyond your level”means something___________________________
| A．easy for you |
| B．too difficult for you |
| C．not too easy and not difficult for you |
| D．just all right for you |
| A．should stick to it |
| B．should begin with the last book |
| C．should take up other courses if they are more fashionable |
| D．shouldn’t do anything else |
| A．a book | B．a magazine |
| C．a textbook | D．a radio program |
When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, it’s so-and-so’s mistake.” or “I know I’m late, but it’s not my fault; the car broke down.” It is probably not your mistake, but once you form the habit of blaming (指责) somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.
Winners are great at solving problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague (同事) causes you problems on the job for being short of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t depend on the person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.
This is what being a winner is all about – creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and chances to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose mistake it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.
【小题1】 What does the underlined word “remedy” probably mean?
| A．Avoid. | B．Accept. |
| C．Improve. | D．Consider. |
| A．blame him for his being short of responsibility |
| B．find a better way to deal with the problem |
| C．tell him to find the cause of the problem |
| D．ask a more able colleague for help |
| A．A Winner’s Secret. | B．A Winner’s Chance. |
| C．A Winner’s Problem. | D．A Winner’s Progress. |
Tea, coffee and cocoa are three major drinks all over the world. Tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. Tea, as well as silk and porcelain, began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export since then.
Tea has a history of over 4 , 000 years and China is the home of tea. In ancient China, tea was used as a kind of medicine, while nowadays people drink tea daily.
Longjing, Pu'er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous tea. Thanks to the mild climate and rich soil in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan, tea is produced mainly in these provinces.
The word for tea in different languages came from Chinese, like "cha'i" in Russian. And the Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese.
Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique tea culture, which includes tea planting, tea-leaf picking, tea making, tea drinking and so on. Tea is also popular in some sayings, like "A friendship between gentlemen is like a cup of tea." In dances, songs, poems and novels, tea is often mentioned. too.
【小题1】How many drinks are mentioned in this passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．they are all big provinces |
| B．they are all close to the sea |
| C．there are quite a lot of mountains there |
| D．the climate is mild and the soil is rich there |
| A．一个朋友就是一杯茶 | B．君子之交淡如水 |
| C．看到朋友就会想起茶 | D．绅士才能够喝茶 |
| A．Tea, cocoa and silk are important Chinese exports. |
| B．Tea has more than 1, 000 years of history. |
| C．Japan is the home of tea. |
| D．In ancient China, people used tea as a kind of medicine. |
| A．China's Tea Culture | B．A Saying of Tea |
| C．Drinks in the World | D．Tea and Coffee |
It is true that people with better education are usually able to get better paying jobs. In other words, they have more chances to choose a good job while people with little or no education don’t. It seems that the purpose of education is to make people get jobs. But this isn’t accepted* by all people.
Some people may think that a person should spend the best years of his life to get education only for a way of living. This was probably one of the earliest reasons of education. In fact, if education is just a way of making a living, people don’t need to spend so much time in school. People can get education for a living in a short time. Subjects like history and geography need not be taught to everyone. Even language and math need not be taught in details*, either. Here it is clear that education is much more than teaching a man to get a way of living.
Education is well-rounded and it is mainly for improving a man. It is not only to teach him to speak, read and write, but also to develop his creative thinking and other abilities*. After that, it is to make him a wise man and thankfully enjoy the achievements* of human. Education is to make a man have a better life. Educated people are expected *to be able to listen to good music, read good books, watch plays and most of all take an interest in the world.
I would agree that making a good living is an important reason for education, but certainly not the most important or the main reason.
【小题1】People with little education usually .
| A．spend a long time in school |
| B．have a good chance to get a job |
| C．spend the best years to choose jobs |
| D．have fewer chances to get a good job |
| A．圆满的 | B．崭新的 | C．公平的 | D．全面的 |
| A．accept education as a way of living |
| B．take an interest in the whole world |
| C．develop their abilities to make plays |
| D．learn subjects like language and math |
| A．education should make a man improve |
| B．people can get education in a short time |
| C．people should be able to get better paying jobs |
| D．all subjects are so important for a way of living |
The best way of learning a language is using it. The best way of learning English is to speak it as much as you can. Sometimes you’ll get your words mixed up (混合) and people will not understand you. Sometimes people will say things too quickly and you can’t understand them. But if you keep your sense of humor (幽默感)，you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes(错误). Don’t be unhappy if people seem to be laughing at your mistakes. It’s better for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry with you, because they don’t understand what you are saying. The most important thing for learning English is: “Don’t be afraid of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes.”【小题1】The writer thinks that the best way for you to learn a language is .
| A．writing | B．listening |
| C．using it | D．learning grammar |
【小题2】What should you do to learn English well?| A．Be careful not to make any mistake. |
| B．Write as quickly as you can. |
| C．Laugh more often. |
| D．Speak English as much as you can. |
【小题3】When people laugh at your mistakes, you should .| A．not care | B．be angry |
| C．feel worried | D．be unhappy |
【小题4】The story tells us “ .”| A．Only foolish (愚蠢的) people make mistakes |
| B．Few people make mistakes |
| C．People never make mistakes |
| D．There is no one who doesn’t make mistakes |