One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school found he had only one thin dime(一角硬币) left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve( 勇气) when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly and then asked, "How much do I owe (欠) you? You don't owe me anything," she replied. He said, “Then I thank you from my heart.”

Years later that young woman became seriously ill. The local doctors sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists(专 家 )to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled in his eyes. Quickly, he went to see her. He recognized her at once. He decided to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to the case.

After a long struggle, the battle was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words: Paid in full with one glass of milk.”

1.The boy sold goods from door to door because

A. he wanted to help support his family B. he did not have enough pocket money

C. he had to pay back a student loan D. he needed money for school

2.Which is true about the boy and the woman?

A. He was too shy to ask her for some water B. She thought he was not hungry but thirsty.

C. She never thought he would save her life later. D. She wanted him to pay for the glass of milk.

3.After Dr. Kelly knew who the woman was, he

A. began to take good care of her himself. B. decided to try his best to save her

C. told her she once gave him a glass of water D. ask for her bill and paid it off at once

4.Who paid the bill at last?

A. a volunteer B. the woman herself

C. the business office D. Dr. Howard Kelly

5.The best title of this passage is

A. A Warm-hearted Woman B. A Famous Doctor

C. A Glass of Milk D. Special Attention

Long long ago, the colours of the world started to quarrel. Green said, “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. Without me, all animals would die.” Blue said, “You only think about the earth instead of considering the sky and the sea. Without my peace, you would be nothing.” Yellow laughed, “You are all so serious. I bring fun and warmth into the world.” Orange shouted, “I am the colour of health and strength. I am the most important because I serve the needs of people’s life.” Red shouted out, “I am the most important of all. I am the colour of danger, bravery and love. I am glad to fight for truth.” Then Purple and Indigo came…

The colours went on quarreling, each saying he or she was the most important. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly it thundered and rained hard. The colours felt so frightened that they stopped quarreling and got together for comfort(安慰).

At this time, rain began to speak, “You foolish colours, quarreling among yourselves, each trying to be the most important. You don’t know that you each were made for a special purpose. Join hands with each other and come to me.”

Doing as they were told, the colours united(团结)and joined hands. They formed a colourful rainbow. From then on, when a good rain washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky. They remember to appreciate(欣赏)each other.

1.The colours were quarreling about _________.

A. who was the cleverest B. who was the strongest

C. who was the most important D. who was the most beautiful

2.In the story, red represents __________.

A. life and hope B. health and strength

C. danger, bravery and love D. the sky, the sea and peace

3.The colours stopped quarreling because ________.

A. they felt too tired after the quarrel B. they felt too cold when it rained a lot

C. they became too angry with each other D. they felt frightened when it thundered and rained hard

4.What does this story want to tell us?

A. Thunder is frightening. B. United, we can create wonders.

C. It’s useless to appreciate each other. D. Some of the colours are foolish.

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