I was 15. She looked like she was over 70. But on that day. I think she understood me more than anyone else.
Walking into the church that Sunday was hard. I had never let anyone see me cry. But I knew I would cry that day .My grandfather was suddenly ill .The doctors said he might not live much longer. Everyone in my family was crying .Grandpa was the sweetest man in the world .Why was he leaving us?
There weren't many people at church that day. One of them was an old lady sitting at the end of my row. She was smiling. I closed my eyes and prayed (祷告)for my grandfather to get better. Soon, my eyes were full of tears. I opened my eyes and saw a hand in front of me. It was giving me a tissue(纸巾)。
The old lady was sitting next to me, smiling. She didn't say a word. She just gave me a tissue and a smile. I tried to thank her, but only tears came out. Then she took my hand. I looked into her eyes. They were clear and blue, and they make me feel peaceful. Her smile said to me :I am with you. Everything will be OK. I closed my eyes again. When I opened them, she wasn't there. I left the church but still couldn't find her. I never saw her again.
My grandfather died the next week. We all cried a lot. But when I thought of that old lady's warm smile, I felt a little better.
How did she know how I was feeling ? I wish I could see her again, to say thank you

  1. 1.

    The author went to church to _____

    1. A.
      pray for grandfather
    2. B.
      ask the old lady for help
    3. C.
      avoid being seen crying
    4. D.
      thank the old lady
  2. 2.

    Whose hand does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 3 refer to                    

    1. A.
      Grandfather's
    2. B.
      The old lady's
    3. C.
      The author's
    4. D.
      Father's
  3. 3.

    What do we know about the old lady ?

    1. A.
      She knows the author
    2. B.
      She can't speak
    3. C.
      She needs understanding
    4. D.
      She is very kind
  4. 4.

    What made the author feel better after Grandfather died ?

    1. A.
      The old lady's words
    2. B.
      The old lady's smile
    3. C.
      The old lady's eyes
    4. D.
      The old lady's hand

Norm Pethrick, a 36-year-old man in Australia’s northern city Darwin, was praised on Thursday for jumping onto a crocodile’s back to save his wife Wendy at Litchfield National Park, a popular tourist spot southwest of Darwin, a local newspaper reported.
Ms Pethrick was standing on a river bank Wednesday afternoon when the saltwater crocodile lunged (扑), locking its jaws on both her legs as it tried to drag her underwater.
Norm Pethrick, who with his wife had been collecting water, immediately went to help her. He jumped onto the back, poked (戳) the eyes of the crocodile and finally got his wife free.
Ms Pethrick was later taken to Royal Darwin Hospital for a medical treatment. The doctors said she was suffering eight puncture wounds (伤口) in her right leg, a puncture wound in her left leg and a serious cut to one of her fingers.
“This could have been a fatal and tragic situation,” said the general manager of Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH), Dr Len Notaras, according to a local report.
He said Ms Pethrick was saved by her husband’s “quick and diligent actions”.
Dr Notaras also said she would remain in hospital for three to four days and have an operation to clean the wounds, which are easy to get infected because of bacteria (细菌) on the teeth of the crocodile

  1. 1.

    This passage is most likely to be found in _____

    1. A.
      a travel guide
    2. B.
      a newspaper
    3. C.
      a textbook
    4. D.
      a novel
  2. 2.

    The crocodile attacked Ms Pethrick when she was ______

    1. A.
      swimming in the river
    2. B.
      standing on the river bank
    3. C.
      watching the crocodile
    4. D.
      fishing in the water
  3. 3.

    Which of the following statements is TRUE about Ms Pethrick?

    1. A.
      Her eyes were badly poked
    2. B.
      She had eight wounds altogether
    3. C.
      One of her fingers also got hurt
    4. D.
      One of the crocodile’s teeth was found in her leg
  4. 4.

    According to the passage, Norm Pethrick can be described as following EXCEPT ______

    1. A.
      brave
    2. B.
      diligent
    3. C.
      quick
    4. D.
      humorous
  5. 5.

    Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

    1. A.
      The husband should save the wife
    2. B.
      A man saves wife’s life from crocodile’s jaws
    3. C.
      A crocodile is not so dangerous as people imagine
    4. D.
      Human beings can beat crocodiles sometimes

The other day I heard a few local musicians talking, "I hate all the pianos in this town and I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They cannot even understand rhythm (韵律).""Nobody wants to pay musicians anything. I’m sick of all the people who want you to play without paying you.” One younger musician said, "There are a couple of clubs who want me to play for a few nights a month, and I’m trying to find other places to play. I’m also planning to join in several summer festivals this year." I really liked what the younger musician said so I made friends with him.
Attitudes are important. Whether they’re positive or negative (消极的), they’re all rubbing off on you. If you’re around people who are always complaining(抱怨) or blaming (责备) others, it is possible that you will start doing the same as well. If you spend lots of time with people who don’t support your dreams, it is time to take a look at the people you call "friends".
There is an easy exercise you can try. Make a list of the people who you often stay with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. Set a new standard for yourself and don’t become friends with people who fall below that standard. The choice is always yours to make. Of course, this exercise is entirely different from making friends only for the good of oneself. We really should try to help and spend time with those who are working towards a goal or dream

  1. 1.

    The musicians’ conversation at the beginning is to show that ______

    1. A.
      musicians’ living conditions are not good
    2. B.
      people in that town have poor taste in music
    3. C.
      different people have different attitudes
    4. D.
      young people are more likely to succeed
  2. 2.

    The underlined part "they’re rubbing off on you" in Paragraph 2 means ______

    1. A.
      they’ll push you ahead
    2. B.
      they’ll have an influence on you
    3. C.
      they’ll keep you from moving on
    4. D.
      they’ll help you realize your dreams
  3. 3.

    Why did the author want to make friends with the younger musician?

    1. A.
      He is more active than the others
    2. B.
      He can earn more than the others
    3. C.
      He has more things to do than the others
    4. D.
      His attitude is more positive than the others
  4. 4.

    By doing the exercise mentioned in Paragraph 3, you can ______

    1. A.
      make the right kind of friends
    2. B.
      improve your ability to make friends
    3. C.
      develop a better relationship with your friends
    4. D.
      make some new friends with the same interests as you

Saturday, March 24th
We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand(泰国). All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the North.
Tuesday, March 27th
Bangkok is wonderful and surprising. The places are interesting. We visited the famous market which was on water, and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables. Everything is so colorful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai. We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.
Friday, March 30th
Our trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The village people here love the quiet life—no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say “hello”. Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year

  1. 1.

    The diaries above show the writer’s ______ days in Thailand

    1. A.
      3
    2. B.
      7
    3. C.
      15
    4. D.
      8
  2. 2.

    It seems that visitors _________ in Bangkok

    1. A.
      often feel hungry
    2. B.
      can’t take any photos
    3. C.
      can have a good time
    4. D.
      feel a little bored
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is TRUE?

    1. A.
      Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand
    2. B.
      The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus
    3. C.
      The writer is traveling alone in Thailand
    4. D.
      The writer will take a bus to Chiang Mai
  4. 4.

    The people in the village ________

    1. A.
      are friendly to others
    2. B.
      like to speak English
    3. C.
      hope to live in the cities
    4. D.
      live a very busy life
  5. 5.

    What is the best title(标题)for the whole diary?

    1. A.
      My First Travel
    2. B.
      The Outside World
    3. C.
      Traveling in Thailand
    4. D.
      My Trip to Chiang Mai
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