In the state of Qin, there was a man called Shang Yang(商鞅). He was a statesman (政治家) and worked out many reforms(改革) for the state, like paying more attention to farming and giving rewards(报酬) to soldiers who were successful when at war.

But these reforms were not easily carried out(执行)at first. Most people didn’t trust Shang Yang. In order to solve this problem, Shang Yang came up with an idea. He put a thin wooden pole(杆) at the south gate of the Qin capital. Many people came to see him and the pole.

Then, in front of the crowd, Shang Yang said loudly, “The man who takes this pole to the north gate will get 10 gold pieces.” It was a simple job and the reward was so large. However, some time passed and no one stepped forward. They all thought Shang Yang was making a joke. Hearing no answer. Shang Yang stepped forward and said, “The reward now goes to 50 gold pieces.” This reward was unbelievably large. Finally, a man from the crowd came forward. He put the pole on his shoulders and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang Yang gave the man 50 gold pieces.

After that, the people of Qin were all talking about what Shang Yang did about the pole. They believed he was a man of his word. So when Shang Yang began carrying out his reforms, the people followed him.

Under these great reforms, Qin grew stronger and stronger. At last, Qin made all the seven states into one empire in China.

To be honest is very important for everyone. It will help people believe what they say and respect(尊敬)them.

1.Who was Shang Yang from the story?

A.He was a statesman. B.He was a king

C.He was an emperor. D.He was a soldier.

2.Shang Yang gave 50 gold pieces to the person because__________.

A.he needed the pole to be at the north gate.

B.he wanted to teach people a valuable lesson.

C.he was going to introduce his reforms at the north gate.

D.he wanted people to know he could keep his promises.

3.Why did Shang Yang’s reward increase at last?

A.Because people wanted him to increase it.

B.Because there wasn't enough time.

C.Because Shang Yang heard no answer.

D.Because Shang Yang was happy.

4.What happened in the history of China after these great reforms?

A.Shang Yang became the first emperor.

B.The first empire of China appeared.

C.The south gate fell down.

D.The state of Qin became weaker and weaker.

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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