Tick, tock, tick, tock. I’m sitting here, watching the movements of my existence pass slowly away. My house has been  36  for such a long time,and I’m lonely and forgotten. Sitting here, by myself, all that I can do is   37    and think about my past. I could tell you stories that only  38  would know. But walls can’t speak.

    I came to this place many years ago,along with an old man….  39  , he was with me for on1y three short years before he passed on….

For a time, I was left alone, while people came and  40  the house….  Then, one day a nice couple moved in with a young son.   41  , their son Danny liked to stay with me, and I was completely  42   with him. He always looked as if he loved the stories I told, most of which began with. ‘‘Back in my day…” and ‘‘When I was  43  .…” I sometimes had the kind of idea that he didn’t really understand what I was saying, but it felt good to be  44 .  When Danny went off to college,my heart broke. Soon afterward,   45   sold the house.…

    New owners came and  46  . Then, One day it so happened that I was in when a new family was moving into the house. You can’t even imagine my  47   when, unexpectedly, Danny walked through the front door. He had a  48   and kids now. I was so overjoyed when I saw him that I put all my  49   into my daily activities. ... I spent the next twenty years watching his kids grow up, with a mixture of pride and  50   about what would happen next.

    The kids finally became  51    and Danny sold the house. That was about five years ago…. Some of the local kids have started the rumor that the house is haunted(闹鬼的)--- and, in a way, it is. It is haunted by   52  of all the people who have lived in it. Every second has  53   me so much. I have been   54  them all day and they are almost up for me.... I hope that someday somebody will  55   me, and drop in on me again. Maybe then I’ll get a new home and an opportunity for a whole new set of memories.

A. crowded                   B. empty              C. painted           D. sold

A. look back              B. enjoy food       C. have a dream          D. chat with friends

A. friends               B. learners          C. neighbors        D. walls

A. Luckily               B. Happily          C. Sadly                   D. Surprisingly

A. looked at              B. settled in         C. bought in        D. sold out

A. At last               B. At one time              C. In the end       D. From the beginning

A. tired                  B. friendly          C. taken             D. fond

A. older                 B. healthier            C. better                D. younger

A. loved               B. told                  C. disliked             D. believed

A .Danny               B. I                       C. his parents         D. the old man

A. settled                B. went                 C. lived                 D. greeted

A. pity                  B. pride                 C. surprise             D. sadness

A. friend                 B. daughter            C. son                   D. wife

A. energy                B. time                  C. life                   D. ideas

A. happiness             B. dream               C. anxiety              D. disappointment

A. old                   B. impatient           C. adults                D. tired

A. families               B. furniture           C. houses               D. memories

A. impressed             B. surprised          C. encouraged        D. inspired

A. putting              B. copying             C. recalling            D. taking

A. call                       B. remember          C. visit               D. attend

Read the following reviews for movies that are showing at the moment. And then answer questions.
Happiness(Romance) ★★★★
Happiness tells the story of two people (Lisa Turbot and Danny Roy) who work for different advertising companies. They talk on the phone all the time and don't like each other. But then they correspond by email and fall in love. This movie will be very popular with teenagers and people who like romances. It also has beautiful music.
I Scream (Thriller) ★★
In I Scream, Paul (Colin Jacks) is a young man who joins a thriller club. Each of the members tries to frighten the others. Paul is told to stay in an old house for the night. Everyone who has tried to stay in the house before has died. This movie is very frightening but also quite silly. It doesn't make sense for Paul to stay in the house when things start to go wrong. Only for people who like thrillers.
Paul's Heroes (Comedy) ★★★
This is a very funny war movie set in World War Two. Six soldiers (including Sammy Turblow) have to get to Italy to take secret messages to the American army there. During the movie, they dress up as women and fight with Italian workers. You can guess the ending, but it's great fun getting there.
______________ (Drama) ★★★★
This is a very good drama with Jack Ross, who pays a hard-working truck driver. His wife becomes ill and he has to find a doctor who can help her. In his travels he meets Dr. Lloyd (Phil Driver) who has found the cure for the illness, but Jack Ross has only twelve hours to get the medicine back to his wife on the other side of America. This is an excellent movie, which is very exciting.
【小题1】.Which of the four movies is the least popular with people?

A.The 1st one.B.The 2nd one.C.The 3rd one.D.The 4th one.
【小题2】. The underlined word "correspond" can be replaced by ______________.
A.dateB.exchangeC.writeD.communicate
【小题3】.A thriller is most probably a film which tells something _______________.
A.frighteningB.instructiveC.humorousD.interesting
【小题4】. Which of the following is the best title for the fourth film?
A.A Hard-working Truck Driver.B.Medicine.
C.A Strange Illness.D.Twelve Hours.

阅读以下人物情况和书籍介绍,请选择适合他们的书籍。其中有一项是多余项。

___ 1. Next Saturday is Peter’s grandfather’s birthday. As the old man is seventy-five years old, he often feels pain in his knees and back. Peter intends to buy his grandfather a book which will help him keep healthy.

___ 2. Helen’s son is very active in sports and he wishes to be a famous football player in the future. Helen decided to buy a book for her son so that he can know the life of famous people and learn valuable lessons.

___ 3. Last month Catherine’s mother was told that she was suffering from lung cancer. Since then the woman has been in low spirits. Catherine tries to get a book to encourage her mother to fight against cancer.

___ 4. Elizabeth likes running very much as she knows that running can help people keep healthy and strong. Now she is going to buy a book which can tell her how to run in a scientific way.

___ 5. Levin is a cyclist and he often rides his bicycle to the countryside to spend his holidays. Now he needs a book from which he can learn how to repair his bicycle.

A.FirstThingsFirst: TheRulesofBeingaWarner

The book contains very inspiring stories of famous people which will teach you very simple and meaningful lessons. Enjoy their stories and see what life is like in the spotlight and how they handle fame and fortune. See how they help others by donating their time, money and energy.

B.ItsNotabouttheBike

So much more than an athlete’s biography, this is a wonderfully told story about the victory of the human spirit. The detailed description of Lance’s illness, treatment, and recovery is truly inspiring. The book gives you an insight (洞悉) into Lance’s childhood, his love life, his amazing journey into fatherhood, and his role as a cancer activist.

C.ThinkLikeaHorse

The book provides information about the horse, its history and the way it thinks. It helps you promote horse awareness and have a better understanding of the horse, which hopefully improves the life of the horse.

D.TheBicyclingGuidetoCompleteBicycleMaintenanceandRepair

The book contains all the latest models, repair techniques, and money-saving tips to keep any ride in tiptop (一流的)shape. Beginners and experienced cyclists alike can depend on this book to get their bikes out of the shop faster and keep them on the road longer. If you are a cyclist, this is the best book for you.

E. DanielsRunningFormula

It’s a very good and useful book. It offers a truly scientific way of training. Each and every point is thoroughly explained. A book like this is an absolute delight for the thinking runner who not only wants to know what to do, but also why.

F. ChiWalking: FitnessWalkingforLifelongHealthandEnergy

In Chi Walking, Danny and Katherine Dreyer teach the walking technique they created that turns walking into deeply rewarding. It provides tips for increasing energy and strength and keeping healthy.

 

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