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My two little daughters and I usually go out and help others on Thankful Thursday. Last Thursday, we were going to buy lunch for the beggars (乞丐) in the street. Then we went to the nearest KFC. I ordered 15 lunches from it and drove my car to hand them out. We gave the lunches to the beggars. They were excited. We were happy to see that. Then we noticed a small, old woman, asking for pocket money. We gave her our last lunch bag. Before we got into the car, she started to speak to us. “No one has done anything like this for me before,” she said with a smile. “Well, I’m glad that we were the first,” I answered. “So, when will you eat your lunch?” I asked. She just looked at me with her big, tired brown eyes and said, “Oh, dear, I’m not going to eat this lunch. You see, I have a little daughter. I usually can’t buy her favourite food, but today she will be so happy!” I don’t know if the kids noticed the tears in my eyes. I have asked many times whether our actions of kindness were too small to change anything. Yet at that moment, I realized the truth of words: We cannot do great things-only small things with great love.

1.Who were they going to buy lunch for?

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2.How many lunches did the writer order?

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3.When did the woman start to speak to the writer?

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4.Who was going to eat the lunch, the woman or her daughter?

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5.What can we learn from the story?

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A little boy selling magazines(杂志)walked up to an old man's house. The old man seldom(很少)came out and never said hello to neighbors. The boy knocked on the door and waited. Slowly, the door opened. "What do you want?" the old man said. "Uh. sir. I am selling _____________ and, uh, would you like to_____________one?

The old man just looked at the boy, saying nothing. The boy could see inside the house and saw that he had dog figurines(小雕像)above the fireplace. "Do you collect____________? " the little boy asked. "Yes, they are my family here. "The old man was ready to close the door on the boy and said, "No, boy, I don't need any magazines."

The little boy felt _____________ for the old man because he was alone. Then he thought_____________ a little dog figurine that he had. The boy returned to the old man's house with it. He knocked on the door again and the old man came right to the door. "Boy, I thought I told you no magazine.

"No, sir, I know that, I wanted to____________ you a gift. "The boy handed him the figurine and the old man's face lit up. The old man was _____________and said. "Boy, you have a big heart, Why are you doing this?" The boy smiled at the old man and said, "_____________ you like dogs. "

From that story on, the old man started coming out and greeting people. He and the_____________became friends. This simple nice gesture(举动)changed_____________their lives forever(永远).

1.A.magazines B.books C.milk D.newspapers

2.A.watch B.eat C.catch D.buy

3.A.cats B.rabbits C.dogs D.pigs

4.A.sad B.angry C.happy D.bored

5.A.over B.out C.of D.up

6.A.hold B.carry C.take D.give

7.A.bored B.worried C.surprised D.relaxed

8.A.Though B.Because C.Unless D.Until

9.A.girl B.boy C.woman D.cat

10.A.all B.both C.either D.neither

There are many kinds of places for you to stay in Britain if you visit there. Whatever your plan is, the choice — from basic barn to small hotel, from tiny cottage to grand castle — is all part of fun.

Hostels(招待所)

Cheap, good-value hostels are aimed at all types of like-minded travelers, who prefer value over luxury and you don’t have to be young or single to use them. Britain’s independent hostels and backpackers hostels also offer a great welcome. Facilities(设备) and prices vary, especially in rural(偏远的) areas, where some hostels are a little more than a bunkhouse(临时住房) while others are remarkably comfortable — almost like cheap hotels.

Youth hotels

Founded many years ago to “help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside”, the Youth Hotels Association is still going strong in the 21st century. The network of 230 hotels is a perfect gateway for exploring Britain’s towns and countryside.

B&Bs

The B&B (bed and breakfast) is a great British institution(机构). Sometimes you get a room in somebody’s house, and small B&Bs may only have one guest room, so you’ll really feel like part of the family. Larger B&Bs may have four or five rooms and more facilities, but just as warm as a welcome.

In country areas your B&B might be in a village or a farm surrounded by fields. Prices reflect facilities: and usually run from around £12 to £20 per person. City B&Bs charge about £25 to £30 per person, although they’re often cheaper as you go further out to the suburbs(郊区).

Pubs & Inns(小酒馆)

As well as selling drinks and meals, Britain’s pubs and inns sometimes offer B&B, particularly in country areas. Staying a night or two can be great fun and puts you at the heart of the local community.

Rates range from around £15 to £25 per person. Pubs are more likely to have single rooms.

1.In this passage the author mainly ________.

A.tells us where to stay while visiting Britain

B.advises readers to pay a visit to Britain

C.introduces the wonderful public services in Britain

D.gives us some information about British life

2.If you travel alone and want to know better about family life in Britain, you’d better stay in ________.

A.Pubs & Inns B.Youth Hotels C.Hostels D.B&Bs

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the last part of the passage?

A.Pubs and inns sometimes provide visitors bed and breakfast.

B.All pubs and inns offer visitors bed and breakfast.

C.Pubs and inns charge a visitor £25 at the most.

D.If you want a single room, you are more likely to get one in pubs.

Text messaging, or simply "texting", which allows people to send and receive messages on mobile phones, becomes very popular today.

The advantages(优势) of texting are obvious(明显的). Texting helps to save money. If you have a few words to greet your families and friends on their birthdays or on some important festivals, sending messages can be cheaper than phone calling. Texting helps to save time. Even if you want to send a message to 100 people, you can do it one second. Texting helps you to "talk" to someone when he is too busy to answer the phone. Texting can also help you to "talk" to someone secretly if you don't want others to hear what you are talking on the phone. These advantages are so amazing that many people are crazy about it. They hold mobile phones in hands all day long, send dozens of messages each day, and even text while driving or walking.

However, texting has its disadvantages. Junk messages may come into your mobile phone box now and then. When your phone box gets too full, you can't receive any more messages. You may therefore miss some important information.

What's more, if you don't do texting properly, for example, texting while driving or walking, it can be dangerous. It can cause injuries(伤害) and even death. It was reported that about 6,000 people were killed and half a million were injured for this reason each year. In Fort Lee, a small town in New Jersey, the USA, three people died because they walked into traffic while texting in 2011. Two researchers at Stony Brook University, New York found that texters are 60% more probably to have an accident than others. When people are texting, they don't notice other people or things around them. To reduce traffic accidents, all drivers of the USA are now not allowed to text while driving. About 32 countries have passed laws restricting the use of mobile phones while driving.

Texting is a wonderful way of communication. However, only when we use it properly, can we fully enjoy the fun it brings.

1.What’s the passage talking about?

A.Mobile phones B.Text messaging C.Computers D.Festivals

2.How many advantages of texting are mentioned in the passage?

A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.

3.What did the researchers at Stony Brook University find?

A.Texters are easier to have an accident. B.Texting is a good way of communication.

C.6,000 people were killed and injured. D.Many people text to greet families and friends.

4.The underlined word “restricting” probably means “_________” in English.

A.not telling B.not allowing C.enjoying D.making

5.This passage is written to tell us that __________.

A.we should do less texting B.texting has many advantages

C.texting is better than phone calling D.we should do texting properly

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