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(When a dog comes home from a walk dirty and smelling of something unmentionable, you sometimes want to throw it in the washing machine. Well, now you can. A young man has come __31__ with the Dog?O?Matic, a mini car?wash __32__ transforms pets from dirty to clean in half an hour. __33__ (insist) the device is not cruel, Frenchman Romain Jarry, 31, hopes to introduce it to Britain next year __34__ it proved a great success in his hometown. It costs about £13 __35__ (wash) a small dog, £22 for medium size, rising __36__ £31 for the largest customers. Cats can also be catered for—__37__the small?dog price. Mr Jarry said, “__38__ doesn't take long to wash the dog—usually a few minutes. The longest part is the drying. The dogs don't seem to get __39__ (bore). They just sit there and they come out clean then. We are really hoping it will take off and that other places will start buying in the machines. I think it will be a huge success in England within the next year __40__ so but at the moment people are still getting used to the idea.”
31.up 32.that / which 33.Insisting 34.after 35.to wash 36.to
37.at 38.It 39.bored 40.or
For those of you who were born in the year of the pig, good luck and much success! This is your year.
When talking to a Westerner, however, you’ve got to be a little careful when you talk about pigs. Chinese people view the pig as a smart and prosperous (rich, lucky) animal. Western ideas tend to be a little more negative(否定的).
A pig in the West is seen as a dirty, lazy, and fat animal. If anyone ever called you a pig, you wouldn’t be smiling. When a person doesn’t like someone, sometimes he will call that person a pig.
If you ever meet a Westerner who was born in the year of the pig, don’t say, “ Oh, you’re a pig!” Most Westerners will be understanding. They will be sure that you made some kind of mistake. However, don’t take any chances. You might just offend (触怒)someone who does not share your positive ideas about pigs.
【小题1】
According to the passage we can see that Chinese people think of the pig as a ________ animal.
A.clever | B.rich | C.good | D.all the above |
A Westerner will call someone a pig if he ______ that man.
A.dislikes | B.is afraid of | C.looks up to | D.makes fun of |
When you call a Westerner a pig, who was born in the year of the pig, most of them _______.
A.will be angry | B.will be very surprised |
C.can forgive | D.may quarrel with you |
From the passage we can conclude that ________.
A.it’s impolite to talk about pigs |
B.Westerners do not like pigs as much as the Chinese |
C.in general, Westerners and the Chinese don’t like pigs |
D.all of the Chinese like pigs better than Westerners |
An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old son. Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) landed on their window.
The father asked his son, “What is that?”
The son replied, “That is a crow.”
After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this?”
The son said, “Father, I told you just now. It’s a crow.”
After a little while, the father asked his son the same question for the third time, “What is this?”
This time, the son said to his father in a low and cold tone, “It’s a crow, a crow.”
After a moment, the father yet again asked his son for the fourth time, “What is this?”
This time his son shouted at his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again? I have told you already, ‘ITIS A CROW’. Are you not able to understand this?”
A minute later the father went to his room and came back with a diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page.
Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa when a crow suddenly landed on the window edge. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied him 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I didn’t at all feel angry, but instead felt affection for my son.
If your parents reach old age, do not look at them as a burden(负担), but speak to them gently, and be kind to them. From today say this aloud, “I want to see my parents happy forever. They have cared for me ever since I was a little child. They have always showered me with love. I will take care of my old parents in the best way no matter how they behave.”
【小题1】The old man brought out the diary, which he had kept since his son was born, because ______.
A.he forgot what had happened |
B.he would like his son to read it |
C.it could remind himself of the past |
D.he wanted to find what a crow was |
A.puzzle | B.hatred(恨) | C.worry | D.love |
A.tell us the function (作用) of a diary | B.call on us to love our parents |
C.teach us what a crow is | D.introduce a pair of son and father |
Rooster Morris is an author, entertainer, storyteller, musician, and composer. He has performed for over 4.5 million students in elementary schools, public libraries and museums. Rooster shares with the audience some of the stories in children’s books. Kids walk away from his performances, believing they can write, draw, perform, sing, or play a musical instrument. Most importantly, students walk away, believing reading will open the doors to every opportunity in life.
Everyone knows authors write books, but how many students actually have the opportunity to watch a published author read from their books? When a student has the advantage of meeting an author and has the opportunity to ask questions, they realize authors are people from far-away places. Rooster points out these misunderstandings and explains how he started writing.
Rooster talks of habits being one of the most important things in a person’s life. If people develop good habits, they will achieve their goals and be ready for anything. Rooster talks about how he wanted to play the fiddle(小提琴)when he was a young boy. He learns to make a habit of practicing the fundamentals. Rooster shows the kids the pay-off — he plays a song in front of the audience and brings the excitement to a new level.
Rooster will educate and entertain the audience. Many students begin writing after having seen Rooster’s program. When children hear someone they admire say, “You can do anything if you want to do it,” it motivates them into action.
Laid-Back West, Inc. has been booking authors for schools for over 13 years. We know the value of a successful author visit and can invite Rooster and other authors to visit your school.
【小题1】After attending Rooster Morris’ performances, kids _____.
A.are asked to write an article |
B.are able to play an instrument |
C.are well prepared to start school |
D.become more confident about themselves |
① Read books.
② Play an instrument.
③ Give out books.
④ Teach the audience how to draw.
⑤ Perform a play.
A.①② | B.①③ | C.③④ | D.②⑤ |
A.writing needs creativity |
B.forming good habits is important |
C.learning to play an instrument is not easy |
D.people should take action to achieve their goals |
A.sell Rooster Morris’ children’s books |
B.persuade kids to attend Rooster Morris’ school |
C.encourage children to write |
D.attract customers for Laid-Back West, Inc. |