题目内容
The warm day was the only day of the week without rain. I opened the door and went to the yard, took a seat and began to enjoy the wonderful sunshine. Suddenly, I noticed that the house near mine had been sold. An elderly lady was in front of the door, with some beautiful flowers beside her. I walked to her. She looked to be in her early eighties and had the prettiest white hair.
“Hi! My name is Robert,” I said smiling brightly at the old lady. She smiled back and said, “Hello, Robert. I’m Charlene.” Her voice was very strong for someone at her age. Later, I learned she was alone and had no family or relatives to look after her. From that day on, I often visited her and helped her with her housework and sometimes she gave me some delicious food. A year passed, and I considered Charlene to be one of my best friends.
One day, I walked over for my morning visit and knocked on the door, but there was no answer. I knocked again, and she still didn’t turn up. So I let myself in, using the key she had given me. I checked her living room and then her kitchen. I finally went into her bedroom, and she was lying peacefully on her bed. Beside her there were two notes. One was her will(遗嘱), which said all that she had would be given to me. The other was a thank-you note. I went to her bedside and cried sadly.
Although it has been a long time, I still miss her deeply. Whenever I look at the beautiful flowers in front of her house, I remember the wonderful friendship we had.
【小题1】The writer came out of the house to ____________.
| A．look at the old lady | B．enjoy some flowers |
| C．enjoy the sunshine | D．clean the house nearby |
| A．disliked all her relatives |
| B．had no one to look after her |
| C．didn’t want to live with her family |
| D．was looking for someone to look after her |
| A．The old lady was not kind to others except Robert. |
| B．The writer didn’t have any other good friends . |
| C．The old lady didn’t know how to make food. |
| D．The writer got along very well with the old lady. |
【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】D
解析试题分析：短文大意：本文介绍了作者得知一位老太太独自一人，没有家人或亲戚照顾她时，从那天起，经常去拜访她，帮助她做家务的故事。
【小题1】细节理解题。根据第一段第二句话I opened the door and went to the yard, took a seat and began to enjoy the wonderful sunshine.可知选C。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据第二段中Later, I learned she was alone and had no family or relatives to look after her可知选.B。
【小题3】细节理解题，根据第二段末Beside her there were two notes. One was her will(遗嘱), which said all that she had would be given to me. The other was a thank-you note. I went to her bedside and cried sadly.就可知作者和那位老人相处得很好，所以选D。
考点：日常生活类阅读。
新思维寒假作业系列答案Talking to Teachers—Teachers are just people．Behind that desk, is a living, breathing human being．And just like any human being, they will probably be friendly to people who talk nicely to them．Teachers also seem to get along better with children who take schoolwork seriously and are prepared for class．And, just like any other human being, teachers like to be appreciated．The next time your teacher helps you solve a math problem or figure out a science project, say thank you with a smile.
Talking to Parents—Parents can be very supportive if their children ask for help．If you think there’s something your parents can do to help you socialize more or feel more comfortable around people, then ask them．Very often, parents want very much to help, but really don’t know what to do．Pick a quiet time of the day and ask to talk．Tell them how you feel．Maybe they had the same trouble when they were kids.
Talking to Stranger —This is always a tough one．How do you deal with a neighbor, the mail carrier, or someone walking down your street—situations that often seem to cause arguments between kids and parents．The answer to these questions will vary(变化) from kid to kid, from parent to parent because all cultures are different．Some folks live in small towns where a hello to everyone is “what’s done”．Then there are kids who live in the city who may have been taught not to speak to anyone they don’t know．If you’re having trouble with this and always feel awkward in these kinds of situations, you might want to talk to your parents or a teacher about it．Where do they think you should draw the line(线)? When is silence rude and when is it wise?
【小题1】From the first paragraph we may learn that teachers dislike____ .
| A．being talked to nicely |
| B．their students to be serious with the schoolwork |
| C．the students’ appreciation |
| D．the students who are not ready for classes |
A．Your parents. B Yourself.
C．Lack of communication. D .Your teachers.
【小题3】The underlined word in the third paragraph is close in meaning to____.
| A．fond | B．puzzled（困惑的） | C．frightened | D．willing |
| A．arguments often happen between kids and parents |
| B．we should talk to the neighbors and other people according to different cultures |
| C．city people and country people greet in the same way |
| D．we should fit(使…符合) our words with proper situations |
Hello, my name is Sandy. My dream house is on a beach. It has two gardens. The front garden is large with many beautiful flowers and trees. We can take a walk and enjoy the beautiful flowers in it. There is a swimming pool in the back garden. We can swim there at any time.
On the ground floor, there is a big hall. You can see it after you walk past the front door. On the right of the big hall is a wonderful living room. There we can chat with friends, have a good rest, watch TV and enjoy different kinds of entertainments (娱乐). On the left, there is a computer room and a study. They are mine. I want to be a computer game designer, so the computer room is my favourite.
On the first floor, there are six bedrooms, and each has a modern bathroom. When my friends stay with me, they can have a bath in their own rooms. There is a big bed in each bedroom. So we can sleep comfortably.
Well, that is my dream house. Don't you think it's wonderful?
【小题1】Sandy has ____ in the front garden of her dream house.
| A．a swimming pool | B．a computer |
| C．many flowers and trees | D．a hall |
| A．swim | B．sleep comfortably |
| C．cook delicious meals | D．watch TV |
| A．The kitchen. | B．Her bedroom. | C．The bathroom. | D．The computer room. |
| A．watching TV | B．having a good rest |
| C．playing ball games | D．chatting with each other |
| A．Six. | B．Eleven. | C．One. | D．Fifteen. |
A little knowledge (知识) can make a difference at a time of life or death. Do you know what to do if you find yourself in an earthquake?
If you are inside:
●Quickly move under a strong desk, a strong table or along a wall. You can also go into a small room like the bathroom. Do not get into a lift.
●Don’t stand near windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture or fireplaces.
If you are outside:
●Move away from buildings and streetlights. These could fall on you.
●Squat (蹲下) and protect your head until the shaking stops.
After the earthquake:
●Check, take care of injuries (损伤) and help make sure people around you are all right.
●Watch out for aftershocks.
●Protect yourself by wearing long pants, a long-sleeved(长袖的) shirt and strong shoes.
●Listen to the radio for the latest information.
【小题1】If you are in a tall building when an earthquake happens, you’d better .
| A．run into a lift | B．not stay in the bathroom |
| C．stand near large mirrors | D．not stand near windows |
| A．you must move into a building |
| B．you cannot squat |
| C．you have to stop the shaking |
| D．you must move away from streetlights |
| A．look after injuries |
| B．not listen to the radio for the latest information |
| C．protect yourself without wearing shoes |
| D．not help the others around you |
| A．震感 | B．震源 | C．余震 | D．防震 |
| A．what to do before an earthquake takes place |
| B．what to do if you are in an earthquake |
| C．how to escape from an earthquake when you are at home |
| D．how to predict (预知) an earthquake in the open air. |
If you want to make friends, what should you do?
Steps:
★Try to look on the bright side of things.
★Look for groups in your area that do something you are interested in. Maybe you will learn some new skills and meet some people who have many things in common with you.
Tips(建议，诀窍):
★Contact your friends at least once a week by telephone or e-mail, or by visiting them to find out how they are. Remember important things about them such as birthdays and weddings(婚礼).
★If you have an argument with your friends, say sorry first.
★Remember never to leave old friends just because you have made some new ones.
★Listen to others carefully. It’s better to be a good listener.
★Be different. Don’t try to change others through your own ideas.
Warnings:
★Never ask or give away(泄密) a friend’s secret.
★Don’t be afraid to stand up for what is right.
★You’d better not give your ID number, phone number or your home address to people that you have just made friends with.
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳答案。（10分）
【小题1】Why is it good to look for groups in your area?
| A．Because it isn’t far. |
| B．Because it is a rule in your area. |
| C．Because you can make some money. |
| D．Because it’s a good chance to meet people who have the same interests. |
| A．联系 | B．关系 | C．关联 | D．联合 |
①try to know his or her secrets
②support him or her when he or she is right
③keep in touch with them often
④try to change her or him with your own ideas
| A．①② | B．②③ | C．②④ | D．①④ |
| A．Listen to your friends carefully and keep their secrets. |
| B．To keep in touch with your new friends, you’d better tell them your phone number or address. |
| C．If you have an argument with your good friend, you’d better say sorry to him or her first. |
| D．When you want to make more friends, you should look on the bright side first. |
| A．What Is Real Friendship |
| B．Where to Meet New Friends |
| C．How to Make Friends |
| D．Friends should Help Each Other |
【小题1】The babysitter will work _________ hours from Monday to Friday together.
| A． 6 | B．10 | C．15 | D．20 |
| A．in the morning | B．in the afternoon |
| C．in the evening | D．at night |
| A．Reading books to the child. | B．Playing games with the child. |
| C．Cleaning the child’s house. | D．Taking care of the child. |