Tom was a thirteen-year-old boy.He was tall and strong.He ran faster than any other boy in his class.So he was often proud of it.
One day,a new student came.His name was Dick.He was thin and short.But his classmates found he ran very fast when they were playing football.
Henry,one of Tom's friends,told him about it.Of course,he didn't believe it.
“Why not have a race with him?”said Henry.
“It's a good idea!”said Tom.“Go to tell the boy.I'll have a race with him tomorrow.”
The next afternoon,when the classes were over,Tom got ready for the race.He was sure he could win the first place.Henry didn't finish his homework and couldn't go with him.That evening Henry went to see his friend.They began to talk about the race.Tom's grandma heard them in the next room.She came in and asked,“Which place did you get,Tom?”
“The second place,Grandma.”
“Congratulations to you!”the old woman said happily.“And which place did Dick win?”
Thank you very much for your letter.I am glad that you enjoyed your holiday with me.We enjoyed having you and your sister here.We hope that you will both be able to come again next year.A week is not really long enough,is it? If your school has a five weeks'holiday next year,perhaps(也许) you'll be able to stay with us for two or three weeks.
We have been back to school for three weeks now.It feels like three months!I expect(期望) that you are both working very hard now since(因为) you are in Grade One.I shall have to work hard next year when I am in Grade one.Tom and Ann won't be in Grade One until 2005.
They went for a picnic yesterday but I didn't go with them because I cut my foot and I couldn't walk very well.They went to an island and enjoyed themselves there.Do you still remember the island?That's where all of us spent the last day of our holiday.
Tom,Ann and I send our best wishes to Betty and you.We hope to see you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Michael
(1)
___________ stayed with Michael for a holiday.
A.Only John
B.Only Tom and Ann
C.John and his sister
D.Only Tom
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(2)
Their holiday lasted for ___________.
A.one week
B.two weeks
C.three weeks
D.five weeks
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(3)
From the words of"It feels like three months!"We know that ___________.
A.Michael's teacher is very strict with the students
B.Michael is pleased with his school report
C.Michael hates studying
D.Michael works very hard
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(4)
___________ in Grade one now.
A.John and his sister are both
B.John is
C.John's sister is
D.Michael is
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(5)
Why didn't Michael go to the island for the picnic?