Robinson Crusoe is a famous novel written by Daniel Defoe. The book tells the story of a man who is shipwrecked (遭遇海难的). He spends 28 years on an island near Venezuela. The book tells the story of everything that happens to Robinson Crusoe. He hopes someone will rescue him, but he has been there for so long on his own that he also begins to fear being rescued.

Robinson Crusoe was published in 1719. Most experts believe the story is based on the life of Alexander Selkirk, who was a Scottish sailor. On an expedition (探险) in 1704, Selkirk had an argument with his ship’s captain. Selkirk thought the ship was not safe and was about to fall apart.

When the ship stopped at a remote island to get fresh water, Selkirk got off. He tried to get the other crew members to leave with him, but nobody would. The shop then sailed away without him. Selkirk spent four years and four months on his own on the island, known as Aguas Buenas.

Selkirk was finally rescued by a ship that visited the island in 1709. The ship’s captain was grateful to Selkirk because he provided food for the crew when they arrived.

Now archaeologists think they have found the remains of Selkirk’s camp on Aguas Buenas. They found two deep holes that would have held wooden posts. The archaeologists say this is evidence that Selkirk built a shelter there. The post holes are near a fresh water stream. They are located quite high up, which would have meant that Selkirk was able to watch out for the ships coming close to the island.

The most interesting evidence, the archaeologists say, is part of a piece of equipment used by sailors to navigate (导航). Historians believe Selkirk was a navigator, so the instrument could have belonged to him.

Robinson Crusoe was published ten years after Selkirk was rescued. Most experts think Daniel Defoe heard and read stories about Selkirk, which inspired him to write the book.

1.Why did Selkirk choose to land on the remote island?

A. Because he had quarrels with the crew members.

B. Because the captain ordered him to get fresh water.

C. Because he wanted to go on an adventure there.

D. Because he thought the ship he was on was in danger.

2.We can infer from the text that the ship that visited Aguas Buenas in 1709 _______.

A. lost its way while sailing

B. lacked fresh water upon arrival

C. was being navigated by Selkirk

D. was running out of food upon arrival

3.How could Selkirk see ships that might rescue him, according to archaeologists?

A. By asking the crew members on the ships.

B. By sending messages to the ships’ captains.

C. By watching from his shelter high on the island.

D. By using a piece of equipment used to navigate.

4.The author wrote the text to _______.

A. explain the origin of Robinson Crusoe

B. promote sales to Robinson Crusoe

C. criticise Alexander Selkrik’s deeds

D. praise Daniel Defoe for his writing inspiration

Some time ago I discovered that one of my chairs had a broken leg. I didn't think there would be any difficulty in getting it mended, as there are a lot of antique (古董) shops near my home. So I left home one morning carrying the chair with me. I went into the first shop expecting a friendly reception. I was quite wrong. The man wouldn't even look at my chair.

The second shop, though slightly more polite, was just the same, and the third and the fourth...So I decided that my approach must be wrong.

I entered the fifth shop with a plan in my mind. I placed the chair on the floor and said to the shopkeeper, “Would you like to buy a chair?” He looked it over carefully and said, “Yes. How much do you want for it, sir?” “Twenty pounds,”I said, “OK,”he said. “I'll give you twenty pounds.” “It's got a slightly broken leg,”I said. “Yes, I saw that, it's nothing.”

Everything was going according to plan and I was getting excited. “What will you do with it?” I asked. “Oh, it will be easy to sell once the repair is done.” “I'11 buy it.” I said. “What do you mean?” “You've just sold it to me.” he said. “Yes, I know but I've changed my mind. I am sorry. I'll give you twenty-seven pounds for it.”“You must be crazy. ”he said. Then, suddenly the penny dropped. “I know what you want. You want me to repair your chair.” “You're right.”I said. “And what would you have done if I had walked in and said, ‘Would you mend this chair for me?’” “I wouldn't have agreed to do it,” he said. “We don't do repairs, not enough money in it and too much trouble. But I'll mend this for you, shall we say for a fiver?" He was a very nice man and was greatly amused(感到有趣) by the whole thing.

1.We can learn from the text that in the first shop the writer ________.

A. was rather impolite

B. asked the shopkeeper to repair his chair

C. was warmly received

D. asked the shopkeeper to buy his chair

2.Why didn’t the shops want to repair the chair?

A. It’s too difficult to repair.

B. The writer didn’t want to offer enough money.

C. No one in the shops could mend it.

D. There was too much trouble and too few profits in mending a chair.

3.From the text, we can learn that the writer was ________.

A. honest B. careful C. smart D. funny

4.Which is the best title of the passage?

A. A chair with a broken leg

B. It was hard to mend a chair

C. My experience of mending a chair

D. A kind shopkeeper

Countless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they don’t realize that opportunities to make a difference are everywhere. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Organize a blank drive

It is cold outside, but imagine how thousands of homeless people may feel without a home of their own, or even a blanket to keep them from the cold. Organize a blank drive for your local homeless, and ask around for donations!

Practice random acts of kindness

I’ll never forget the time when I went to pay for my Dr. Pepper, but the server resisted, saying my bill was paid by an anonymous (匿名的) guest. It’s this random act of kindness that restores my faith in humanity. Bless someone by paying for their drink at Starbucks, or praising them! If you live somewhere where it snows, shovel your neighbor’s snow out of their driveway for them! Whether it is as simple as praise or as complex as paying the bill, you’ll never know how far your impact will reach.

Say thank you

Just a simple thank-you can make somebody’s day, especially if they feel like their work is never noticed. Cultivate(培养)a smile on their face by being sincere and grateful for all that they do.

Use your talents to help the community

The best way to show your appreciation for people is by using the talents and skills you have to bless others. For me, I love to coordinate(协调)events and write , and so my way of reaching out to the community is through writing articles and creating awareness about problems we face today. If you can bake, make some delicious cookies for people to enjoy! If you can knit, put your talents to use by making clothes for children in foster care. Any talent can be used to help the community in meaningful ways.

Wish you a happy, healthy and helpful holiday season.

1.If you join a blank drive, you can _________.

A. collect donations for the homeless people

B. bring a blanket to go on a trip

C. buy a home for homeless people

D. keep yourself from the cold

2.How did the author restore his faith in humanity?

A. He helps others B. He often blessed others

C. He got help from others D. He got praised by others

3.The underlined phrase “make somebody’s day” is to_________.

A. make someone feel grateful all day

B. do something unnoticed by people

C. make someone feel good all day

D. help someone to solve problems

4.What is the author’s talent?

A. Sewing B. Writing

C. Baking D. Knitting

5.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Make a Difference in Your Holiday Season

B. Make the Best of Talent

C. Enjoy Your Holiday Season

D. Help Others in Need

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B, C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The back door of the ambulance(救护车)was suddenly shut and the driver ran to the front, jumped into his seat, and started the engine. Inside were the ________ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Green, the mother holding their baby daughter, Ally. The little girl had some food ________ in her throat and could hardly breathe.

The driver, Mr. White, turned on his siren (报警器) and flashing light, and started speeding towards the nearest hospital, fighting ________ time. The ________ ahead of him pulled out of the way ________ he drove through the busy traffic. From the back of the ambulance the parents were shouting at him to hurry, since Ally had almost stopped breathing. In front of him he saw some traffic ________ , with the red “STOP” light shining. Mr. White knew that he had no time to________ , so he drove straight past the traffic lights, looking to his left and right as he did so.

Coming towards him from his right was a taxi. The driver had the windows ________ , since the car was air-conditioned, and he was playing his radio. He did not ________ the ambulance. The lights were green, so he drove straight ________ into the part of the ambulance.

Mr. White tried to stop his ambulance but it was too ________ . It hit the taxi. ________ was shaken but no one was hurt. Mr. White looked to see ________ little Ally was. He was astonished to see relief(宽慰) instead of ________ on the faces of the parents.

“Look!” cried Mrs. Green. “She is ________ again.”

“It ________ have been the crash”, said her husband. “It ________ the food out of her throat.”

The baby’s color was turning to ________ , and she was crying in loud ________ healthy voice. They were all joyful, and quite forgot about the accident, the taxi and the lines of ________ all around them.

1.A. worried B. angry C. young D. surprised

2.A. stayed B. stuck C. eaten D. wounded

3.A. against B. on C. for D. to

4.A. people B. drivers C. cars D. parents

5.A. that B. as C. if D. where

6.A. signs B. policemen C. lights D. marks

7.A. think B. look about C. miss D. lose

8.A. open B. clean C. up D. down

9.A. hear B. see C. find D. notice

10.A. away B. on C. off D. out

11.A. dangerous B. late C. careless D. quick

12.A. The driver B. Someone C. No one D. Everyone

13.A. how B. what C. where D. who

14.A. pleasure B. anger C. fear D. surprise

15.A. crying B. breathing C. smiling D. speaking

16.A. may B. can C. should D. must

17.A. took B. picked C. knocked D. made

18.A. common B. normal C. usual D. ordinary

19.A. or B. with C. but D. and

20.A. people B. policemen C. lights D. cars

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