I went to my bank to get some money and was given a beautiful, blue watch as a free gift.

As I left there, I thought to myself that I didn't need the watch. I was already wearing one!

I thought that there were people who needed that watch more than me, people who had never worn one before.

My sister came around and I handed her the watch to give any of the boys who went around begging with their physically-disabled parents. My sister's house was very close to where they usually stayed.

A few days later one of the boys, about 14 years old, came around to my sister's restaurant with his blind mother to beg for money as usual. My sister then walked up to him and asked him if he had a watch. He said,“No. ”And my sister gave the watch to him. She said he started shouting, saying,“ Thank you! Thank you!”He was so happy. He told his mother what had happened and she was happy too. He took out the watch from its packaging and put it on immediately! He loved it.

Love unites indeed. Never stop loving when you know you can.

1.The writer went to the bank because he ________.

A. wanted to save money

B. needed money

C. worked in it

D. wanted to get a watch

2.Why did the writer ask his sister to send the watch to any of the poor boys?

A. Because his sister knew the poor boys.

B. Because his sister had a poor friend.

C. Because his sister knew a poor boy's mother.

D. Because his sister's house was very close to where the poor usually stayed.

3.________ got the watch at last.

A. The writer

B. The writer's sister

C. A poor boy

D. A poor boy's mother

4.Where does the writer's sister work?

A. In a bank. B. In a post office.

C. In a school. D. In a restaurant.

5.What's the best title of the passage?

A. Love Unites Indeed

B. A Poor Boy

C. A Blind Mother

D. Love Is a Watch

That day, the bathroom door heavily shut behind me. Then there came my little brother’s loud ________. Oh, my god! The door had slammed on his finger! Now he asked me to take his fingernail back. Without thinking, I rushed into the bathroom. ________, it couldn’t be found. I knew from the look on his face that he was so scared and painful. He couldn’t ________ one of his parts was gone in such a way. He kept sobbing, and I felt worried and ________ because our parents would come back soon and they would be angry with me.

Suddenly, a ________ idea came to me. I whispered in his ear, “Toby, do you know that lizards (蜥蜴) grow their ________ back and little boys can grow their fingernails back too?” Toby’s soft green eyes grew wide and he became very excited. “They can?” he asked. Quite surprised by the ________, “And how?”

I told him, “________ that nothing is impossible. From now on, you just need to keep a little ________ in your heart and tell your fingernail how much you love it and how much you need it.” I could see Toby’s little face ________. Then I continued, “We should ________ the whole thing from Mom and Dad.” Toby nodded firmly. After a while, Toby said to me ________, “I’m talking to my fingernail, wishing it to grow quickly.”

A week later, with a joyful burst of laughter, Toby ran towards me. “See!” he said, “it’s really growing back and becomes well again just as any ________ fingernails!”

“It's a real ________! Everything can go well ________ you truly believe.” Toby said happily.

1.A. smile B. cry C. cheer D. call

2.A. Heavily B. Completely C. Unexpectedly D. Unluckily

3.A. guess B. stand C. understand D. explain

4.A. helpless B. careless C. silly D. wrong

5.A. fair B. strange C. bright D. true

6.A. feet B. heads C. tails D. fingers

7.A. scene B. thought C. plan D. object

8.A. Record B. Realize C. Remember D. Remind

9.A. song B. noise C. sound D. voice

10.A. turned up B. showed up C. lit up D. put up

11.A. hide B. stop C. cheat D. hold

12.A. bravely B. sadly C. nervously D. quietly

13.A. whole B. normal C. usual D. typical

14.A. stick B. skill C. magic D. joke

15.A. while B. until C. if D. unless

There were two fishermen named Tom and Jack. They were close pals. One day they went out to catch fish together and have a fish meal in the field. They sat at a distance and started hunting for fish. Tom got a big and beautiful fish in a few minutes. He was so happy and placed the fish in the ice box. He decided to cook the fish in the noon. He spent some more time and caught a few more fish. He decided to make a grand meal with the fish. Also, he froze a few fish to take them back home.

After an hour or so, Tom went to Jack to see if he needed any help. Jack said no. In a few minutes, Jack caught a large fish. However, he put it back into the lake. Tom was surprised at his act, but he remained silent. Jack caught more big fish, and put them all back into the lake. Very frustrated, Tom angrily asked him, “Are you mad? Why do you put your fish back into the water? They are beautiful and big!” Jack replied, I know they are big, but I don’t have the big pan(锅) to cook the big fish! So I’m looking for a smaller fish that fits my cooking pan! God is troubling me today.”

1.What did Tom and Jack go out for?

A. To catch fish. B. To have a joy ride.

C. To eat out together. D. To feed the fish in the lake.

2.Why did Tom put his fish in an ice box?

A. To keep it alive. B. To keep it fresh for his meal.

C. To keep it from going away. D. To keep it away from his friend.

3.What did Tom want to do when he went to his friend?

A. To give him some fish. B. To offer some help.

C. To ask him to cook his fish. D. To take some of Jack’s fish for himself.

4.Why was Tom angry with his friend?

A. He couldn’t understand his act. B. He was fond of eating big fish.

C. He thought it was unfair for small fish. D. He didn’t catch any big fish himself.

5.What would be Tom’s advice for his friend at the end of the story?

A. Ask God to send him only small fish,

B. Take a bigger pan with him next time.

C. Change his fishing pole to catch small fish.

D. Cut the big fish into small pieces to fit his pan.

Many people enjoy watching movies in a cinema. They think the cinema has a better atmosphere(气氛) to enjoy the movie. However, I think people are happier and freer when watching movies at home.

Watching movies at home is more comfortable. To watch movies in a cinema, you have to buy the ticket before you go there for a better seat. However, there is no need for people at home to worry about the ticket. They can enjoy movies at any time they like and with the most comfortable seat. What's more, people watching movies at home wouldn't have to face any traffic problem.

It is free to watch movies at home. In the cinema, we cannot go outside and do something else because the movie won't wait for us. Sometimes, if we miss part of the movie, we cannot follow the story. At home, we can pause(暂时) at any time and go back to watch the part.

All in all, a cinema is a good place to watch movies, but it isn't the best place to enjoy the movies. I think watching movies at home is better.

1.What does the writer think of watching movies at home?

A. Boring. B. Enjoyable. C. Interesting. D. Difficult.

2.What is not the reason for the writer's watching movies at home?

A. Save more time on the road. B. Don't worry about the ticket.

C. Feel happier and freer. D. Have a better atmosphere.

3.What does the underlined word "miss" mean in Chinese?

A. 忘记 B. 丢失 C. 错过 D. 讨厌

4.The writer is_______about watching movies in a cinema.

A. worried B. serious C. negative(否定的) D. neutral(中立的))

5.What's the best title for the passage?

A. Enjoy Watching Movies in a Cinema

B. Better to Watch a Movie in a Cinema or at Home?

C. Come to My Home and Watch a Movie

D. It's Better to Watch a Movie than a TV Show

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