题目内容
I realized success wasn’t always in money and medals.
A．measured B．praised C．tested D．increased
There is a very instructive incident involving the life of Alexander, the great Greek king. Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized how his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. So, he lay helplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, "I will depart from this world soon, I have three wishes, please carry them out without fail."
"My first desire is that," said Alexander, "My physicians alone must carry my coffin." After a pause, he continued, "Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn（撒满） with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected." The king continued， "My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept hanging out of my coffin.” Alexander's favorite general kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. "Oh King, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes?"
At this Alexander took a deep breath and said, “I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt. I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure any body. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let people not take life for granted.
The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell people that not even a bit of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is just a waste of time to chase wealth.
And about my third wish of having my hands hanging out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty-handed into this world and empty-handed I go out of this world.” With these words, the king closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.
1.The first paragraph suggests that Alexander _________.
A. was conquering many kingdoms.
B. realized that what he got in his life was nothing to him at all.
C. wanted to leave as he came empty-handed.
D. regarded his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth as the most important things.
2.The underlined word “clutches” in paragraph 3 means “_______”.
A. sentence B. attention
C. control D. shadow
3.The author intends to ________.
A. tell us the story of Alexander
B. introduce readers to the instructive lessons of Alexander
C. stress the powers of Alexander the Great
D. persuade people to realize what Alexander said
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Death of Alexander.
B. The Greed of Alexander
C. Three Wishes of Alexander
D. The Life of Alexander
The boy _______ in the bed ______to his friend that a cock ______an egg yesterday.
A．lay; lay; laid B．lying; lay; lied
C．lying; lied; laid D．lied; lying; lain
ground
A. young B. account C. flavour D. Though
Special Events This Weekend
Captain Good Fellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987879.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.
Do You Want to Hear “The Zoo”?
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College.
1.If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget .
A．your comfortable shoes
B．your beautiful walk
C．your learning about local history
D．your worries
2.Where can you see movies?
A．At City College. B．At Museum Theatre.
C．At City Theatre. D．At Central Park.
3.You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food .
A．at City Hall B．at Rose Hall
C．at City College D．at Central Park
Unemployment is rising and prices are increasing; , the economy is in trouble.
A．in terms of B．in a nutshell
C．as a result of D．at a time
—We enjoyed the flowers in the park，and had ________ great fun yesterday.
—Great.But it’s ________ great pity that I didn’t join you.
A．/；/ B．a；/ C．/；a D．a；a
We should take effective measures to the infectious disease.
A. work out B. stamp out C. turn out D. carry out
This is ______ my parents are worrying about.
A. why B. that C. what D. how
