Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed a boy ahead of him. He had tripped (绊倒) and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with some clothes, a baseball bat and a glove.

Mark knelt (跪) down and helped the boy pick up the things. Since they were going the same way, he offered to carry some things for the boy.

As they walked, Mark discovered the boy’s name was Bill. He loved video games, baseball and history, but he was having trouble with some of his subjects.

They arrived at Bill’s home first. Mark was invited in for a Coke and to watch some television. The afternoon passed pleasantly with some laughs and talk. Then Mark went home.

They continued to see each other around school, had lunch together once or twice, and then both graduated from junior school.

Three days before graduation, Bill asked Mark if they could talk.

Bill reminded (提醒) Mark of the day years ago when they had first met. “Did you ever wonder why I was carrying so many things home that day?” asked Bill.

“You see, I took away all my things from school. I had stored away some of my mother’s sleeping pills (安眠药). I was going home to kill myself. But after we spent some time talking and laughing, I realized that if I had died, I would have missed so many good times. So you see, Mark, when you picked up those books that day, you did a lot more._____________________”

When Bill fell down on his way home, Mark ________.

  A. didn’t notice that

  B. went away quickly

  C. helped him pick up the things

  D. carried all the things for him

Which of the following is NOT true?

  A. Mark was a warm-hearted boy.

  B. Bill was good at all of his subjects.

  C. Bill and Mark were in the same school.

  D. Bill loved video games, baseball and history.

At Bill’s home, they didn’t ________.

  A. drink some Coke        B. watch TV

  C. have a pleasant talk       D. play video games

What would Bill probably say at last?

  A. I should die.         B. You saved my life.

  C. You did a good job.      D. You helped me a lot.

Stepping into a pool of water is common enough, but who could ever imagine stepping into a pool of fish? In February of 1974, Bill Tapp, an Australian farmer, saw a rain of fish that covered his farm. How surprised he must have been when he heard many fish hitting against his roof!

   What caused this strange occurrence? This is a question that had long puzzled people who study fish. The answer turned out to be a combination of wind and storm.

  When it is spring in the northern part of the world, it is fall in Australia. Throughout the autumn season, terrible storms arise and rains flood the land. The strong winds sweep over Australia like huge vacuum cleaners, collecting seaweed, pieces of wood, and even schools of fish. Strong winds may carry these bits of nature for many miles before dropping them on fields, houses, and astonished people.

  Although they seem unusual, fish-falls occur quite frequently in Australia. When Bill Tapp was asked to describe the scene of fish, he remarked, “They look like millions of dead birds falling down.” His statement is not surprising. The wonders of the natural world are as common as rain. Nature, with its infinite wonders, can create waterfalls that flow upward and fish that fall out of the sky.

  56. What is this passage about?

  A. A sad story.             B. A rain of fish.

  C. Australia’s northern part.     D. The damage done by floods.

  57. Fish-falls occur in Australia_________ .

  A. quite often       B. on large farms

  C. only in winter     D. when the air is calm

  58. It is a known fact that ________.

  A. one should watch where one steps

  B. Bill Tapp is a scientist who studies farming

  C. the natural world can never create waterfalls that fall upward

  D. the seasons in the southern part are different from those in the northern part

  59. The word “infinite” is closest in meaning to _________.

  A. easy    B. difficult    C. countless    D. dangerous

Stepping into a pool of water is common enough, but who could ever imagine stepping into a pool of fish? In February of 1974, Bill Tapp, an Australian farmer, saw a rain of fish that covered his farm.How surprised he must have been!

    What caused this strange occurrence? This is a question that had long puzzled people who study fish. The answer turned out to be a combination of wind and storm.   

    When it is spring in the northern part of the world, it is fall in Australia. Throughout the autumn season, terrible storms arise and rains flood the land. The strong winds sweep over Australia like huge vacuum cleaners (吸尘器), collecting seaweed, pieces of wood, and even schools of fish. Strong winds may carry these bits of nature for many miles before vacuum dropping them on fields, houses, and astonished people.

    Although they seem unusual, fish-falls occur frequently in Australia. When Bill Tapp was asked to describe the scene of fish, he remarked, “They look like millions of dead birds falling down. ” His statement is not surprising. The wonders of the natural world are as common as rain. Nature, with its infinite wonders, can create waterfalls that flow upward and fish that fall out of the sky.

What could be the feelings of Bill Tapp the moment he saw the rain of fish?

A. excited    B. scared    C. calm      D. amazed

Fish-falls occur in Australia ________.

A. quite often  B. on large farms C. only in winter  D  when the air is calm

The word “infinite” is closest in meaning to _________.

   A. easy     B. difficult    C. countless   D. dangerous

What might be the reasons of the rain of fish?

A. Vacuum cleaners        B. Strong wind

  C. Wind and storm         D. It is still a puzzle

What is this passage about?

A.A sad story.           B. Australia's northern part.

C.A rain of fish.         D. The damage done by floods.

Bill White’s father is a lawyer. In his 36 time, he likes to get out in the country and take some 37 of animals.
For a long time, Bill had wanted to go with his father on one of his 38. But his father didn’t take Bill along with him 39 he was fifteen.
He and Bill drove to the farm which 40 to his uncle in the afternoon. They 41 the night there, so that they could 42 out early the next morning. Uncle Steve and his son Larry, who was sixteen, were going to go out with them.
It was still dark when Bill heard the alarm 43 the next morning. He wondered why it was running so early. He couldn’t remember 44 he was. He turned over 45 and looked at the clock. It was 5 o’clock. Then he 46 that he was at the 47 and that he was going out to take pictures with his father. He jumped out of bed and got 48 quickly.
He ran downstairs. The others were already in the 49. Uncle Steve was cooking bacon and eggs. There was a pot of coffee on the stove. It 50 good.
They ate breakfast quickly. They didn’t talk 51, because they didn’t want to 52 up the other people in the house. They filled a thermos bottle 53 hot coffee and took some sandwiches 54 Aunt Grace, Uncle Steve’s wife, had made for them. They gathered their camera 55 and started out.

【小题1】
A.busyB.spareC.enoughD.limited
【小题2】
A.foodsB.drawingsC.paintingsD.pictures
【小题3】
A.tripsB.busesC.holidaysD.mountains
【小题4】
A.afterB.whenC.untilD.unless
【小题5】
A.ledB.stuckC.gotD.belonged
【小题6】
A.costB.spentC.sleptD.took
【小题7】
A.startB.beginC.walkD.step
【小题8】
A.telephoneB.machineC.bellD.clock
【小题9】
A.whereB.howC.whoD.what
【小题10】
A.quicklyB.sleepilyC.quietlyD.suddenly
【小题11】
A.imaginedB.pronouncedC.forgotD.remembered
【小题12】
A.mountainB.townC.farmD.station
【小题13】
A.dressedB.orderedC.eatenD.prepared
【小题14】
A.bathroomB.kitchenC.dining-roomD.sitting-room
【小题15】
A.seemedB.feltC.tastedD.smelled
【小题16】
A.manyB.soundlyC.muchD.highly
【小题17】
A.wakeB.goC.putD.come
【小题18】
A.ofB.withC.inD.by
【小题19】
A.thatB.whatC.afterD.before
【小题20】
A.coverB.supplyC.operatorD.equipment

Stepping into a pool of water is common enough, but who could ever imagine stepping into a pool of fish? In February of 1974, Bill Tapp, an Australian farmer, saw a rain of fish that covered his farm. How surprised he must have been!

    What caused this strange occurrence? This is a question that had long puzzled people who study fish. The answer turned out to be a combination of wind and storm.

    When it is spring in the northern part of the world, it is fall in Australia. Throughout the autumn season, terrible storms arise and rains flood the land. The strong winds sweep over Australia like huge vacuum cleaners (吸尘器), collecting seaweed, pieces of wood, and even schools of fish. Strong winds may carry these bits of nature for many miles before vacuum dropping them on fields, houses, and astonished people.

    Although they seem unusual, fish-falls occur frequently in Australia. When Bill Tapp was asked to describe the scene of fish, he remarked, “They look like millions of dead birds falling down.” His statement is not surprising. The wonders of the natural world are as common as rain. Nature, with its infinite wonders, can create waterfalls that flow upward and fish that fall out of the sky.

1. What is this passage about?

     A. A sad story.                     B. Australia’s northern part.

     C. A rain of fish.                   D. The damage done by floods.

2. Fish-falls occur in Australia __________.

     A. quite often                      B. on large farms

     C. only in winter                   D. when the air is calm

3.The underlined word “infinite” is closest in meaning to “__________”.

     A. easy        B. difficult          C. countless         D. dangerous

 

 

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