题目内容
An old man who lived in a small back street of my hometown had to tolerate(忍受) the nuisance(讨厌的人或事) of boys playing football and making a lot of noise outside his house at night.
One evening when the boys were particularly_21__,he went out to talk to them. He explained that he had just retired(退休) and was_22__when he could see or hear boys playing his_23_game,football. He would_24_ give them ¥25 each week to play in the street at night. The boys got_25_,for they could hardly believe_26_they were being paid to do something they__27_.
The first two weeks had passed,the boys came to the old man’s house,and went away__28__with their 25 Yuan. The third week when they came back,__29__,the old man said he hadn’t had much money__30__himself and sent them away with only 15 Yuan. The fourth week,the man said he had not yet 31 his paycheck from the government and gave them only 10 Yuan. The boys were very disappointed,but there was__32__much that they could do about it.
At the__33_of the fifth week,the boys came back and__34_at the old man’s door,waiting for their_35_.Slowly,the door opened and the old man appeared. He_36_that he could not afford to pay them 25 yuan_37_he had promised,but said he would give them 38 yuan each week without fail.
This was really too much for the boys. “You expect us to play seven days a week for only five yuan!” they yelled.“__39__!”
They stormed away and 40 played on the street again.
1. A. hot B.noisy C.troublesome D.naughty
2. A. happiest B.excited C.encouraged D.bored
3. A. interesting B.amusing C.acceptable D.favorite
4. A. more ever B.therefore C.willingly D.forever
5. A. shouted B.cried C.excited D.smiled
6. A. how B.when C.that D.what
7. A. expected B.enjoyed C.admired D.respected
8. A. happily B.thankfully C.gratefully D.tearfully
9. A. but B.in addition C.however D.besides
10. A. earned B.saved C.remained D.left
11. A. received B.accepted C.paid D.given
12. A. not B.no C.so D.very
13. A. final B.end C.start D.beginning
14. A. kicked B.hit C.beat D.knocked
15. A. rewards B.awards C.checks D.wages
16. A. expressed B.apologized C.stated D.expected
17. A. as B.like C.when D.though
18. A. 5 B.10 C.15 D.20
19. A. No way B.No possible C.No problem D.No play
20. A. ever B.never C.still D.keep
1.B
2.A
3.D
4.B
5.C
6.C
7.B
8.A
9.C
10.D
11.A
12.A
13.B
14.D
15.A
16.B
17.A
18.A
19.A
20.B
【解析】 略
An old man died and left his son a lot of money. But the son was a foolish young man, and he quickly spent all the money, so that soon he had nothing left. Of course, when that happened, all his friends left him. When he was quite poor and alone, he went to see Nasreddin, who was a kind, clever old man and often helped people when they had troubles.
My money has finished and my friends have gone, said the young man. What will happen to me now?
Don't worry , young man, answered Nasreddin. Everything will soon be all right again. Wait ,and you will soon feel much happier.
The young man was very glad .Am I going to get rich again then? he asked Nasreddin.
No, I didn't mean that, said the old man. I meant that you would soon get used to being poor and to having no friends.
【小题1】An old man died and left his son_______.
A.nothing | B.some gold | C.much money | D.only a house |
A.short of money | B.quite poor and sick |
C.in trouble | D.quite poor and alone |
A.he would become rich again |
B.he would soon feel much happier |
C.he would become clever |
D.he would have more friends |
A.would get rich again |
B.would get used to having nothing |
C.would get used to being in trouble |
D.would get out of poorness |
A.that money is everything |
B.that money makes the mare go |
C.to save each penny |
D.that misfortune tests the sincerity of friends |
Many years ago in a small village, an old man was hired to clear the spring (泉水) up on the mountain. He patrolled (巡逻) the spring every day, and swept away all the leaves and other things that would dirty the fresh flow of water. Soon, beautiful swans (天鹅) came to the clear spring, and the village became a popular attraction for visitors.
Years passed. One evening the town leaders held a meeting. As they looked at the salary list, one of them said, “Why do we keep this old man on year after year? I don’t think we need him or his work.” Later, the old man was asked to leave.
For several weeks, nothing changed. By early autumn, the leaves began to fall off the trees, and the spring was covered with leaves. A few days later, the water was much darker. Only a few months after the old man left, all the swans left, as did the tourists. Disease reached deeply into the village.
Quickly, the leaders held a special meeting. Realizing their mistake, they rehired the old man. Then within a few weeks, the spring began to clear up. Soon new life returned to the village.
So, my friends, do you see? No matter how small your work or your life seems to be, never overlook it. Anything we can do will make a difference.
【小题1】The leaders decided to ask the old man to leave because they thought ______.
A.his work was unnecessary | B.he did his work carelessly |
C.he was too old to do the job | D.he could do other better jobs |
A.Regretful. | B.Moved. | C.Excited. | D.Calm. |
A.Believe. | B.Ignore(忽略). | C.Praise. | D.Punish. |
A.even a small job can be important | B.work can bring old people happiness |
C.everyone should always respect others | D.everyone can be his own master |