On a Canadian Airways flight from Toronto, a middle -aged, rich white South American lady found herself sitting next to a black man.She called the cabin stewardess(机舱乘务员)over to complain about her seating.

“What seems to be the problem, Madam?” asked the stewardess.

“Can't you see?” she said.“You've sat me next to a black man.I can't possibly sit next to this kind of human.Find me another seat!"

“Please calm down, Madam," the stewardess replied.”The flight is very full today, but I'll tell you what I'll do—-I will go and check to see if we have any free seats in Club(商务舱)or First Class.”

The lady had an unfriendly look at the outraged(被激怒的)black man beside her.

A few minutes later the stewardess returned and said to the lady with a self - satisfied smile, “I'm sorry, Madam, this Economy(经济舱)is full, and Club is also full.However, we do have one seat in First Class.”

The lady could not help looking at the people around her.But before she had a chance to get up or make any answer, the stewardess continued , “We seldom make this kind of upgrade(升级),however, and I had to report it to the captain(机长).When the captain heard this, he said that it was not proper to make someone sit next to such an obnoxious(令人讨厌的)person.” Having said that, the stewardess turned to the black man sitting next to the lady, and said,“So if you'd like to get your things, sir, I have a seat ready for you...”

At this time, the people around stood up and clapped their hands.The black man walked up to the front of the plane.

That was an unforgettable flight for me, for I was the black man who had never flown First Class before.

1.Where did this story happen?

A.At the booking office. B.In the First Class cabin.

C.In the Club cabin. D.In the Economy cabin.

2.The black man was finally upgraded to the First Class cabin because_________.

A.the stewardess loved him B.he was angry with the white lady

C.the white lady was too impolite D.the captain knew him

3.What might be the correct order of the cabins from the front to the back on this plane?

A.Pilots' →First Class→Club→Economy B.Pilots' →Club→Economy →First Class

C.Club→Economy→First Class→Pilots' D.Club→Pilots' →Economy→First Class

4.What can be the best title of this article?

A.On a American Airways Flight B.Flying First Class

C.Sitting Next to a Lady D.An Unforgettable Free Flight

Sometimes I really doubt (怀疑) if there is love between my parents. Every day they are very _________ trying to make money in order to _________ the high tuition (学费) for my brother and me. I never hear them say "I love you", or see them send birthday _________ to each other. My father has a bad temper (脾气). When he's very tired from work, it is _________ for him to lose his temper.

One day, my mother was preparing dinner. I sat down _________ her. "Mum, I have a question to ask you," said after a while. "What?" she replied, _________ doing her work. "Is there love between you and Dad?" I asked her in a very _________ voice (声音). My mother stopped her work and _________ her head with surprise in her eyes. She didn't answer and _________ cooking.

I was very worried because I thought I might have hurt her. I didn't know what I should do. A few days later, my father suddenly got sick __________. My mother had to stay with him in the __________ for a month. After they were back, every day in the morning and evening, my mother helped my father walk slowly on the country road. My father had never been so __________. It __________ they were the most harmonious (和谐的) couple. "Dad, how are you feeling now?" asked him one day.

"Susan, don't __________ me. To tell you the truth, I just like walking with your mum. I __________ this kind of life." Reading his eyes, I knew he loves my mother deeply.

1.A.busy B.alone C.early D.fast

2.A.give B.receive C.cost D.pay

3.A.show B.presents C.fruit D.jokes

4.A.available B.difficult C.easy D.funny

5.A.on B.across C.above D.by

6.A.hardly B.really C.still D.already

7.A.high B.low C.hot D.big

8.A.raised B.fell C.shook D. left

9.A.went on B.got on C.put on D.come on

10.A.sadly B.shortly C.quickly D.seriously

11.A.home B.hospital C.trouble D.holiday

12.A.smart B.happy C.strong D.sad

13.A.looked B.said C.seemed D.thought

14.A.care for B.help out C.make up D.worry about

15.A.enjoy B.remember C.wait D.hate

Bookstores are second homes for readers. Although many people can now buy books online, many readers still like the feeling in bookstores. They can touch the books and smell the print.

In China, there.are many special bookstores. Sanlian Taofen. Bookstore became the first 24-hour bookstore in Beijing at the beginning of April. Popular Holdings in Shanghai is a film-themed bookstore. It has film books and posters. Eslite Bookstore in Taiwan often has activities talks with famous writers.

At the same time, bookstores outside China can be very colorful, too. Scarthin Books is a small bookstore in the UK. It sells new and second-hand books. There are more than 100,000 books lying on the shelves of the store's 12 rooms. Barts Books in the US is a good place to enjoy the sunshine while reading books. It's an outdoor bookstore. Bookshelves are on the street. When the store is closed. people can still buy books. They just put money into the door's coin box. Where can you find a cafe bar and bookstore in just one place? The answer is probably E1 Pendulo in Mexico. Books line(排列)the walls of the store. On the second floor, visitors can order everyday meals in the cafe and from the bar. In order to keep cool, there are green plants and trees inside. Does it look like a park?

1.________special bookstores inside China are mentioned in the passage.

A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5

2.Scarthin Books is_________.

A.small. B.in the us. C.a 24-hour bookstore. D.an outdoor bookstore

3.People can still buy books at________when it's closed.

A.E1 Pendulo. B.Elslite Bookstore. C.Bart's Books D.Scarthin Books

4.Readers can________at E1 Pendulo.

A.order meals B.enjoy the sunshine.

C.talk with the famous writers. D.buy film books and posters

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