阅读下面短文,按要求完成下列各题。

A gentleman once wanted for a boy to help him in his office, and over fifty persons asked for the job. Out of the whole number he chose one in a short time, and sent all the other boys away.

“I’d like to know why you chose that boy,” said a friend, “he didn't even have a recommendation(推荐信)with him.”

“You are mistaken,”said the gentleman, “he had a great many.

“He made his shoes clean when he came in, and closed the door after him; showing that he was orderly(井然有序的).

“He gave his seat to the disabled old man; showing that he was kind.

“He took off his cap when he came in, and answered my questions quickly and respectfully; showing that he was polite.

“He lifted up the book which I had laid on the floor, and put it on the table, while all the others stepped over it or pushed it aside; showing that he was careful.

“And he waited quietly for his turn, instead of pushing the others aside; showing that he was modest (谦逊的 ) .

“When I talked with him, I noticed that his clothes were carefully brushed, his hair in nice order, and his teeth as white as milk. When he wrote his name, I noticed that his fingernails were clean; instead of having some untidy personal habits.

“Don't you call these things letters of recommendation? I do; and the things that I can discover a boy by using my eyes for ten minutes, is worth more than all the fine letters that he can bring.”

1.How did the gentleman know the boy was polite?(根据短文内容回答问题)

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2.Why did the gentleman lie the book on the floor?(根据短文内容回答问题)

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3.How many reasons made the gentleman choose that boy?(根据短文内容回答问题)

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4.从短文中找出与下面句子画线部分意思相近的单词或短语。______________________

Over fifty persons asked for the place.

5.What can you learn from this passage?

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China and Western countries have something different in cultures about certain animals,but when it comes to pigs,we have the same idea—pigs are ugly,lazy and stupid.

Just look at some Chinese sayings such as “Boiling a dead pig” and “A pig looking in the mirror is still a pig.” And in English,there are some expressions like“Eating like a pig”and “Pigs might fly”.None of them are complimentary.

However,pigs have some good qualities(品质).They are even as smart as dogs and elephants.They have good memories.And they know whether people treat them well or not.

A UK cartoon,Peppa Pig is a most popular cartoon.The four members in the pig family teach children from all around the world about love,friendship and the value of family.And a Chinese cartoon film,the Adventures of Mc Dull,is also very famous.In the cartoon,the little pig,Mc Dull,has a heart of gold and always works hard towards his dreams.Most people want quick success,but Mc Dull is slow and patient,and not afraid of failing again and again.

Maybe when we talk about pigs next time,we should think of their good qualities.

1.China and western countries have     in cultures according to the passage.

A.the same idea towards pigs

B.different ideas towards pigs

C.the same idea towards all the animals

D.different ideas towards all the animals

2.What does the underlined word “complimentary”mean in Chinese?

A.固执的 B.赞美的

C.负面的 D.消极的

3.From the third paragraph,we can learn that    .

A.pigs have bad memories

B.pigs don't know who treats them well

C.pigs are as clever as dogs and elephants

D.pigs are the cleverest animals

4.The writer gives the two examples of cartoons in the passage to show    .

A.pigs have good qualities

B.the two cartoons are well-known

C.both Chinese and English children like pigs

D.pigs are so lovely

5.What's the best title of the passage?

A.Opinions on Pigs B.Opinions on Animals

C.Opinions on Cartoons D.Opinions on Cultures

Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history? You may think of Confucius(孔子), September 28 was his birthday. Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people today still remember and respect him.

Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period. He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3, so he had to work to help his mother, but young Confucius never gave up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports.

Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in China. At that time only children from rich families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime.

Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. He told us that we all have something worthy(值得) to be learned. “When I am with three people, one of them must be better than me in some areas. I choose their good qualities and follow them.” He also taught us that thinking is very important in study. “All study but no thinking makes people puzzled (困惑的). All thinking but no study makes people lazy.”

Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners. “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.” he said.

1.Confucius learned music, history, poetry and sports __________as a child.

A.by teaching himself at home B.with the help of his mother

C.by going to school D.by visiting many famous teachers

2.Confucius started the first public school to __________.

A.help poor children go to school, too B.find himself a job as a teacher

C.teach children at school but not at home D.make himself the best teacher in China

3.The correct order of the following statements is __________.

① Confucius worked to help his mother as a child.

② Confucius educated about 3,000 students in his lifetime.

③ Confucius’ father died.

④ Confucius started the first public school in Chinese history.

A.③①④② B.②③④① C.③①②④ D.④③①②

4.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A.Confucius’ Teaching Methods B.A Great Man with Hard Childhood

C.A Person Who Changed China D.Confucius-- A Great Teacher and Thinker

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