Basketball is a sport enjoyed by millions of people in at least 100 countries. It’s one of the 1sports in the world. It began in 1891.
Dr. James A. Naismith, the father of basketball, was a teacher of YMCA training school. It trained the people to work in YMCAs. Officials at the school were2about the low attendance during the3months. They4that people didn’t attend then5the school did not have a good sports program in winter. So they asked Dr. Naismith for6. He came up with a new indoor game.
Naismith studied games being played at that time. He found that all the most7games used a ball. So a ball would be part of his new game, he decided. But8the ball or hitting it would be too9for indoors. So he put two10up on the poles. The players had to try to 11a ball into them. Naismith then made thirteen12for the game. Twelve of them are still in13today. Just seven14after the game began professional basketball teams were15. And that’s how basketball was born.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      most beautiful
    2. B.
      most useful
    3. C.
      most necessary
    4. D.
      best known
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      interested
    2. B.
      worried
    3. C.
      eager
    4. D.
      dangerous
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      summer
    2. B.
      spring
    3. C.
      autumn
    4. D.
      winter
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      expected
    2. B.
      hoped
    3. C.
      talked
    4. D.
      felt
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      that
    2. B.
      because
    3. C.
      so
    4. D.
      though
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      a sport
    2. B.
      help
    3. C.
      money
    4. D.
      student
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      popular
    2. B.
      practical
    3. C.
      excellent
    4. D.
      skilled
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      throwing
    2. B.
      casting
    3. C.
      kicking
    4. D.
      catching
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      rude
    2. B.
      easy
    3. C.
      simple
    4. D.
      rough
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      bags
    2. B.
      baskets
    3. C.
      flags
    4. D.
      signs
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      push
    2. B.
      throw
    3. C.
      send
    4. D.
      kick
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      persons
    2. B.
      poles
    3. C.
      rules
    4. D.
      balls
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      use
    2. B.
      value
    3. C.
      fact
    4. D.
      virtue
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      minutes
    2. B.
      hours
    3. C.
      days
    4. D.
      years
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      formed
    2. B.
      called
    3. C.
      dismissed
    4. D.
      stationed

In 1982, I was a young marketing person in a company in Mumbai. I had a very senior colleague named Paul, who taught me how to1 marketing effectively and how to deal with life2.
It was one of those3days…management, sales calls, planning my travel schedule, booking hotels, arranging appointments and the 4was endless. By the end of the day, I was not only exhausted but was getting5. It was at this time that Paul invited me to his house to have a rest.
We made our way to Paul’s house. Although6after a day’s hard work, I was excited to chat with Paul and7his rich experience in marketing. As we entered his house8the main door, Paul started singing his favourite song, I have a dream. I was in no9to listen to his song. I only wanted to hear about how he handled10sales calls.
As I leaned over Paul’s shoulder to tell him that, two young girls walked up to Paul and hugged him. They couldn’t walk steadily, and neither could they talk11 , but their faces were full of12and they also sang a song: No mummy’s kisses only daddy’s smiles; nobody wants us, and daddy hugs us tonight.
I was watching what was going on, totally13in the beautiful singing, when Paul tapped me on the shoulder and asked me to sit down.14to know, I asked Paul who these girls were. To my15, Paul told me they were his daughters and they were born as “16children” (mentally disabled). His wife died and he was both Mother and Father to them.
I was moved to tears. In the office, no one knew what Paul was 17in his personal life. He never looked for 18from his friends and colleagues. On the contrary, he always helped us at the office. And being head of the Department, he always19us to move forward in life.
Paul’s life has been a great20to me. If a man can smile through these troubles, nothing can prevent him from achieving success in work or life.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      do
    2. B.
      reduce
    3. C.
      learn
    4. D.
      handle
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      calmly
    2. B.
      cheerfully
    3. C.
      hurriedly
    4. D.
      quickly
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      busy
    2. B.
      happy
    3. C.
      pleasant
    4. D.
      worrying
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      call
    2. B.
      event
    3. C.
      list
    4. D.
      order
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      disappointed
    2. B.
      excited
    3. C.
      refreshed
    4. D.
      annoyed
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      worried
    2. B.
      tired
    3. C.
      discouraged
    4. D.
      ashamed
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      share
    2. B.
      celebrate
    3. C.
      collect
    4. D.
      improve
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      for
    2. B.
      into
    3. C.
      through
    4. D.
      with
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      condition
    2. B.
      mood
    3. C.
      patience
    4. D.
      situation
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      grateful
    2. B.
      expensive
    3. C.
      unlucky
    4. D.
      troublesome
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      properly
    2. B.
      freely
    3. C.
      actively
    4. D.
      slowly
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      fear
    2. B.
      scars
    3. C.
      smiles
    4. D.
      tears
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      caught
    2. B.
      lost
    3. C.
      stuck
    4. D.
      trapped
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      Curious
    2. B.
      Keen
    3. C.
      Strange
    4. D.
      Stubborn
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      disappointed
    2. B.
      joy
    3. C.
      relief
    4. D.
      surprise
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      talented
    2. B.
      naughty
    3. C.
      special
    4. D.
      homeless
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      coming across
    2. B.
      going through
    3. C.
      dealing with
    4. D.
      putting on
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      sympathy
    2. B.
      opinions
    3. C.
      requirement
    4. D.
      friendship
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      allowed
    2. B.
      trained
    3. C.
      forced
    4. D.
      encouraged
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      confusion
    2. B.
      challenge
    3. C.
      inspiration
    4. D.
      impression

People always say that if God closed a door in front of you, there must be a window opened for you. Yes, people always say that, but1is the window for me?
I am not disappointed, just a little worried2as my roommate said, “ Why are you angry with yourself once you3to do anything?” I have no idea. I just can’t4me if I can’t understand some easy things. Currently, I just feel 5 with myself because I couldn’t finish the assignment on the lab, and what was6worse was that actually I did not understand what the7was! Fiona asked me why I didn’t8for help. The problem is that if I have to ask some silly questions, I will feel9.
Before I came here I was confident. But I have totally lost it. Sometimes I can’t 10find the right words; sometimes I am too shy to11others. I have to admit that I am12.
The wisest people are always13who can take advantage of others’ wisdom. But I was so stupid as to close myself and14a lot of time soaking inside the workbook,15made me more confused. Why can’t I follow the sentence? I am16to get help the next time I have any questions. I can17I am not smart, but I shouldn’t hide it. I must18it as soon as possible.19I will have to waste much more time on it—just like tonight.
Difficulties always go with me. Go20! I can make it.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      which
    2. B.
      what
    3. C.
      where
    4. D.
      why
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      or
    2. B.
      and
    3. C.
      but
    4. D.
      while
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      want
    2. B.
      decide
    3. C.
      fail
    4. D.
      like
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      believe
    2. B.
      like
    3. C.
      delight
    4. D.
      forgive
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      unsatisfied
    2. B.
      satisfied
    3. C.
      happy
    4. D.
      worried
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      very
    2. B.
      even
    3. C.
      quite
    4. D.
      fairly
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      lab
    2. B.
      assignment
    3. C.
      problem
    4. D.
      question
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      look
    2. B.
      call
    3. C.
      search
    4. D.
      ask
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      shamed
    2. B.
      upset
    3. C.
      comfortable
    4. D.
      sorry
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      still
    2. B.
      even
    3. C.
      yet
    4. D.
      only
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      disturb
    2. B.
      help
    3. C.
      greet
    4. D.
      worry
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      smart
    2. B.
      clever
    3. C.
      wrong
    4. D.
      stupid
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      these
    2. B.
      those
    3. C.
      ones
    4. D.
      the ones
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      spend
    2. B.
      cost
    3. C.
      kill
    4. D.
      waste
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      that
    2. B.
      what
    3. C.
      which
    4. D.
      as
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      determined
    2. B.
      willing
    3. C.
      content
    4. D.
      ready
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      say
    2. B.
      announce
    3. C.
      explain
    4. D.
      admit
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      answer
    2. B.
      solve
    3. C.
      work out
    4. D.
      finish
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      However
    2. B.
      Thus
    3. C.
      Otherwise
    4. D.
      Hopefully
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      ahead
    2. B.
      on
    3. C.
      down
    4. D.
      up

Insomecountries, peopleeatriceeveryday.1they eat it two or three times a day，for breakfast, lunch and supper. They can2it, fry (煎) it or3itinto ricenoodles. Theyusuallyeatit4meat, fish and vegetables.
Some people do not eat some kind of5. Muslins, for example, do not eat pork, and Hindus do not eat beef.
TheJapaneseeatalotoffish. Japan isanisland andits6goalloverthePacificlooking for fishto7. The Japanese sometimes eat uncooked fish, and they also eat a lot of rice.
In8such as Britain, Australia and the United States, the most important food is9or potatoes. People there usually make their bread from wheat flour. They10potatoes in different ways. They can boil them，fry them and roast (烤) them.
In Africa, maize (玉米) is the most important food.11rice and wheat, maize is a kind of cereal (谷物). African people make the maize12flour. From this flour they make13kinds of bread and cakes. Many Africans are very14and they can’t afford to eat much15with their cereal.
Cereals are a very important kind of food16we also need plenty of vegetables and lots of fresh17.
Some people eat18fruit and vegetables. They do not eat meat or fish or19that comes from animals. They eat only food from20. Some people say that food from plants is better for us than meat.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      Sometimes
    2. B.
      Sometime
    3. C.
      Some time
    4. D.
      Some times
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      drink
    2. B.
      eat
    3. C.
      have
    4. D.
      boil
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      make
    2. B.
      turn
    3. C.
      change
    4. D.
      eat
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      as
    2. B.
      like
    3. C.
      with
    4. D.
      together
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      apples
    2. B.
      fish
    3. C.
      meat
    4. D.
      vegetables
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      trains
    2. B.
      planes
    3. C.
      fishing boats
    4. D.
      life boats
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      buy
    2. B.
      weigh
    3. C.
      hold
    4. D.
      catch
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      the world
    2. B.
      countries
    3. C.
      the east
    4. D.
      developing countries
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      bread
    2. B.
      cake
    3. C.
      flour
    4. D.
      vegetables
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      take
    2. B.
      eat
    3. C.
      make
    4. D.
      cook
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      Like
    2. B.
      As
    3. C.
      Being
    4. D.
      With
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      of
    2. B.
      from
    3. C.
      into
    4. D.
      up to
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      the same
    2. B.
      different
    3. C.
      every
    4. D.
      each
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      rich
    2. B.
      poor
    3. C.
      strong
    4. D.
      weak
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      meat
    2. B.
      maize
    3. C.
      flour
    4. D.
      bread
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      so
    2. B.
      as
    3. C.
      because
    4. D.
      but
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      rice
    2. B.
      cakes
    3. C.
      fruit
    4. D.
      potatoes
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      not only
    2. B.
      only
    3. C.
      besides
    4. D.
      except
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      something
    2. B.
      anything
    3. C.
      pork
    4. D.
      beef
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      plants
    2. B.
      apples
    3. C.
      pigs
    4. D.
      fish

There was a boy who was sent by his parents to a boarding school (寄宿学校).1being sent away, this boy was the2student in his class. He was at the top in every3always with high marks.
But the boy changed after4home and attending the boarding school. His grades started5. He hated being in a6. He was lonely all the time. And there were especially dark times when he7committing suicide (自杀). All of this was because he felt8and no one loved him.
His parents started9about the boy. But they even did not know what was10with him. So his dad decided to travel to the boarding school and11him.
They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him some casual questions about his classes, teachers and12. After some time his dad said, “Do you know, son, why I am here today?”
The boy answered back, “To13my grades?”
“No, no,” his dad replied. “I am here to tell you that you are the most14person for me. I want to see you15. I don’t care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. YOU ARE MY LIFE.”
These words16the boy’s eyes to be filled with tears. He17his dad. They didn’t say anything to each other for a long time.
Now the boy had18he wanted. He knew there was someone on this earth who cared for him deeply. He19the world to someone. And today this young man is in college at the top of his class and no one has ever seen him20!

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      After
    2. B.
      Before
    3. C.
      When
    4. D.
      While
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      hardest
    2. B.
      naughtiest
    3. C.
      brightest
    4. D.
      dullest
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      exam
    2. B.
      activity
    3. C.
      game
    4. D.
      class
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      coming
    2. B.
      returning
    3. C.
      leaving
    4. D.
      reaching
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      rising
    2. B.
      increasing
    3. C.
      reducing
    4. D.
      dropping
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      group
    2. B.
      term
    3. C.
      company
    4. D.
      party
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      led to
    2. B.
      felt like
    3. C.
      thought back
    4. D.
      looked for
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      worthless
    2. B.
      careless
    3. C.
      concerned
    4. D.
      annoyed
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      caring
    2. B.
      turning
    3. C.
      worrying
    4. D.
      speaking
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      crazy
    2. B.
      true
    3. C.
      possible
    4. D.
      wrong
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      talk with
    2. B.
      listen to
    3. C.
      tell to
    4. D.
      care about
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      family
    2. B.
      friends
    3. C.
      study
    4. D.
      grades
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      realize
    2. B.
      analyze
    3. C.
      check
    4. D.
      test
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      outstanding
    2. B.
      important
    3. C.
      famous
    4. D.
      familiar
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      happy
    2. B.
      excellent
    3. C.
      interested
    4. D.
      satisfied
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      caused
    2. B.
      wanted
    3. C.
      encouraged
    4. D.
      forced
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      answered
    2. B.
      ignored
    3. C.
      hated
    4. D.
      hugged
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      nothing
    2. B.
      something
    3. C.
      everything
    4. D.
      anything
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      showed
    2. B.
      meant
    3. C.
      intended
    4. D.
      expressed
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      sad
    2. B.
      angry
    3. C.
      pleasant
    4. D.
      joyful

Several years ago, I worked in a company as a driver. One day in the company when I was cleaning my1 which was getting dirty from running outside, I noticed the owner’s elderly father making his2 to his grandson. The old man was fond of fishing all his life. He usually stayed at home because of his old age, but this time he3 to ask the kid to take him fishing. The grandson said, ‘I’m not taking you! It’s4than taking a kid.’
His answer broke my heart. I stopped working immediately and headed back home. I took everything I needed and then5 . On the way I stopped at a store and bought a bobber (钓鱼的浮子). When I got to the company, I6 the old man to go fishing near the river.
When we got there, I put him in the chair at the edge of the7 , cast the line, and handed him the fishing pole (鱼竿). It wasn’t long before the bobber started to dance; he handed the pole to me. I took the fish off, cast, and8 handed the pole to him. This went on, one fish after another, for over an hour until he told me he was9 and needed to go home.
When I got him home, I gave the fish to his daughter-in-law with instructions to make sure he got them for dinner and then I10 . Two weeks later, the old man died. His family told me later that all he talked about during that time was his last fishing trip.
Whenever you get the11 , don’t forget to stay with your grandpa. Someday, you may be in the same place and you’11 want your family to12 you too.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      chair
    2. B.
      car
    3. C.
      bag
    4. D.
      taxi
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      point
    2. B.
      decision
    3. C.
      way
    4. D.
      mind
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      went away
    2. B.
      moved ahead
    3. C.
      came out
    4. D.
      stood up
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      safer
    2. B.
      easier
    3. C.
      quicker
    4. D.
      worse
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      returned
    2. B.
      worked
    3. C.
      rested
    4. D.
      studied
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      taught
    2. B.
      suggested
    3. C.
      ordered
    4. D.
      invited
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      street
    2. B.
      water
    3. C.
      sea
    4. D.
      hill
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      suddenly
    2. B.
      therefore
    3. C.
      again
    4. D.
      lately
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      disappointed
    2. B.
      excited
    3. C.
      worried
    4. D.
      tired
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      played
    2. B.
      exercised
    3. C.
      left
    4. D.
      slept
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      chance
    2. B.
      experience
    3. C.
      information
    4. D.
      number
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      look for
    2. B.
      stare at
    3. C.
      turn into
    4. D.
      care about

In a national spelling contest in America，an 11-year-old girl was asked to spell a certain word. But with her1voice the judges were not sure whether she spelled the word with the letter A or E. They talked it over and2decided to simply ask her what she had said. By now, the girl knew she had3the word. But instead of lying，she told the truth that she had said the4letter—so she lost the contest.
As the girl walked off the 5，the entire audience stood to their feet clapping to applaud her6. Later，dozens of newspaper reporters wrote about this 11-year-old girl’s honesty，even when it7her the contest. But the fact is that she8the biggest contest that day: the contest of her 9 .
Probably the biggest test of our character and honesty is that we would do if we knew we would never get10. This young girl could easily have11and nobody would have known it but herself. But that’s just it: She would know she did wrong. It’s been said, “If you12, you make yourself cheap.” This young girl was strong and smart enough to prize her own13and character more than the prize from a spelling14. Her respect for herself was more important than any15others might give her for winning a contest. She knew she would have to live with herself and the16she made in that moment will have long-lasting influence.
It’s so true that the choices you make today17what you are tomorrow. Our children will18our behavior much more than our advice. So if we want them to19to be honest，we must show them the way by being honest ourselves. Remember，our kids are20what we do and how we live even when we don’t think they see or know.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      high
    2. B.
      sweet
    3. C.
      tough
    4. D.
      soft
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      finally
    2. B.
      kindly
    3. C.
      secretly
    4. D.
      totally
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      forgotten
    2. B.
      mispronounced
    3. C.
      misspelled
    4. D.
      lost
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      correct
    2. B.
      wrong
    3. C.
      different
    4. D.
      same
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      stage
    2. B.
      studio
    3. C.
      test
    4. D.
      classroom
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      bravery
    2. B.
      honesty
    3. C.
      courage
    4. D.
      cleverness
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      cancelled
    2. B.
      cost
    3. C.
      offered
    4. D.
      wasted
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      achieved
    2. B.
      broke
    3. C.
      won
    4. D.
      defeated
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      reputation
    2. B.
      knowledge
    3. C.
      life
    4. D.
      character
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      paid
    2. B.
      awarded
    3. C.
      caught
    4. D.
      reported
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      escaped
    2. B.
      lied
    3. C.
      changed
    4. D.
      answered
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      accept
    2. B.
      fight
    3. C.
      cheat
    4. D.
      insist
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      conscience
    2. B.
      feeling
    3. C.
      diligence
    4. D.
      modesty
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      contest
    2. B.
      champion
    3. C.
      judger
    4. D.
      expert
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      sense
    2. B.
      pride
    3. C.
      respect
    4. D.
      awareness
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      plan
    2. B.
      conclusion
    3. C.
      discovery
    4. D.
      choice
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      make
    2. B.
      change
    3. C.
      keep
    4. D.
      create
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      give
    2. B.
      take
    3. C.
      follow
    4. D.
      set
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      grow up
    2. B.
      bring up
    3. C.
      take up
    4. D.
      come up
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      recording
    2. B.
      inspecting
    3. C.
      correcting
    4. D.
      watching

Unexpected things may happen every day but no one can tell when and where. People usually get surprised or frightened by such things.
One day I 1a taxi to go to a meeting. As it came near the corner, the taxi stopped suddenly.The2got out looking very puzzled(迷惑). A big 3which had been following the taxi stopped, too. The taxi driver was now 4at the corner looking up5the sky and the truck driver got out and 6him. A number of cars behind them were 7to stop as well and a large crowd of people had8at the corner.
The cause of all this 9was a very strange noise. It 10as if thousands and thousands of 11were chirping(鸣叫).The sound of so12birds toghter was quite surprising and many people looked 13. The most extraordinary thing was that,except one or two 14, there was not a bird in 15. No one was able to know why —16two policemen arrived on the scene. They walked all around the area for a while and then went over near the railroad tracks beside a big board advertisement(广告)for a 17. Since the noise seemed to be coming from around there, they climbed up and found that two loudspeakers had been 18behind the advertisement.The bird noises were being broadcast to19attention to the film advertisement.
The cinema that made this advertisement was 20to take the loudspeakers away, because they caused trouble and people were tired of them.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      ran
    2. B.
      drove
    3. C.
      took
    4. D.
      rode
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      travellers
    2. B.
      passagers
    3. C.
      driver
    4. D.
      conductor
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      truck
    2. B.
      bus
    3. C.
      car
    4. D.
      bike
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      riding
    2. B.
      moving
    3. C.
      sitting
    4. D.
      standing
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      for
    2. B.
      after
    3. C.
      over
    4. D.
      at
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      prevented
    2. B.
      joined
    3. C.
      watched
    4. D.
      left
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      told
    2. B.
      ordered
    3. C.
      forced
    4. D.
      driven
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      appeared
    2. B.
      gathered
    3. C.
      aimed
    4. D.
      covered
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      accident
    2. B.
      thing
    3. C.
      matter
    4. D.
      trouble
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      heard
    2. B.
      looked
    3. C.
      felt
    4. D.
      sounded
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      animals
    2. B.
      people
    3. C.
      birds
    4. D.
      beasts
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      big
    2. B.
      wild
    3. C.
      strange
    4. D.
      many
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      disappointed
    2. B.
      frightened
    3. C.
      wondered
    4. D.
      worried
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      stars
    2. B.
      trees
    3. C.
      snakes
    4. D.
      sparrows
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      distance
    2. B.
      snow
    3. C.
      sight
    4. D.
      silence
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      after
    2. B.
      until
    3. C.
      as
    4. D.
      since
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      shop
    2. B.
      film
    3. C.
      factory
    4. D.
      notice
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      hidden
    2. B.
      kept
    3. C.
      broken
    4. D.
      fixed
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      direct
    2. B.
      pay
    3. C.
      give
    4. D.
      call
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      suggested
    2. B.
      advised
    3. C.
      ordered
    4. D.
      persuaded

There was once a famous king whose name was Tamerlane. Like Alexander the Great, he 1 to become the master of the whole world. So he raised a great 2 and made war on other countries. He conquered(征服，打败） many kings and 3 many cities. But at last his army was beaten; and Tamerlane escaped alone from the field of 4.
For a long time he wandered in 5 from place to place. His enemies were 6 him. He was about to lose all hope.
One day he was 7  under a tree, thinking of his failure. He had now been a wanderer for twenty days. He couldn’t 8 any longer. Suddenly he saw a small object climbing up the trunk (树干) of the tree. He looked more 9 and saw it was an ant, 10（麦粒） as large as itself.
There was a 11
“You are 12 , Mr. Ant,” he said, “but you are carrying something that is too heavy for you.” Just as he 13, the ant lost its footing and fell to the ground. But it 14 held on to the grain of wheat. Tamerlane15 the little insect. It tried the second time, the third time ... the twentieth time — but always with the same16 . Then it tried the twenty-first time. 17, one little step at a time, it climbed across the rough place where it had 18 so often. The next minute it climbed 19 into its home, carrying the grain of wheat. “Well done!” said Tamerlane, “you’ve taught me a lesson. I, too, will try, try again, 20 I succeed.”
And this he did.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      failed
    2. B.
      learned
    3. C.
      chose
    4. D.
      wished
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      party
    2. B.
      family
    3. C.
      army
    4. D.
      group
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      burned
    2. B.
      defended
    3. C.
      rebuilt
    4. D.
      developed
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      business
    2. B.
      battle
    3. C.
      sports
    4. D.
      wheat
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      peace
    2. B.
      relief
    3. C.
      puzzlement
    4. D.
      fear
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      fighting against
    2. B.
      looking for
    3. C.
      caring about
    4. D.
      calling on
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      lying
    2. B.
      singing
    3. C.
      sleeping
    4. D.
      practicing
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      grow up
    2. B.
      get around
    3. C.
      carry on
    4. D.
      stay up
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      quickly
    2. B.
      excitedly
    3. C.
      seriously
    4. D.
      closely
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      eating
    2. B.
      carrying
    3. C.
      discovering
    4. D.
      picking
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      hole
    2. B.
      cave
    3. C.
      leaf
    4. D.
      flower
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      hungry
    2. B.
      small
    3. C.
      brave
    4. D.
      smart
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      discussed
    2. B.
      explained
    3. C.
      complained
    4. D.
      spoke
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      only
    2. B.
      still
    3. C.
      also
    4. D.
      even
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      watched
    2. B.
      touched
    3. C.
      helped
    4. D.
      guided
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      goal
    2. B.
      method
    3. C.
      result
    4. D.
      reason
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      Hurriedly
    2. B.
      Gently
    3. C.
      Slowly
    4. D.
      Sadly
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      stopped
    2. B.
      appeared
    3. C.
      prepared
    4. D.
      fallen
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      worriedly
    2. B.
      safely
    3. C.
      freely
    4. D.
      calmly
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      till
    2. B.
      after
    3. C.
      if
    4. D.
      because

Once upon a time, there was a herd offorest deer. In this herd was a wise and respected1, tricky in the ways of deer. He taught the tricks and strategies of2to the young fawns.
One day, his younger sister brought her son to him, to be taught3is so important for deer. She said, "Oh brother teacher, this is my son. Please4him the tricks and strategies of deer." The teacher said to the fawn, "5, you can come at this time tomorrow for your first lesson."
6, the young deer came to the lessons as he was7to. But soon, he became more interested in playing with the other young bucks8does(雌鹿). He didn't9how dangerous it 10be for a deer who learned nothing but deer games. So he started cutting classes. Soon he was playing hooky all the time.
11, one day the fawn who played hooky 12in a snare and was trapped. Since he was missing, his mother 13. She went to her brother the teacher, and asked him, "My brother, how is my son? Have you taught your14the tricks and strategies of deer?"
The teacher replied, "My sister, your son was15and unteachable. Out of respect for you, I tried my best to teach him. But he did not want to learn the tricks and strategies of deer. He played hooky! How could I16teach him? You are obedientand faithful, but he is not. It is useless to try to teach him."
Later they heard the17news. The naughty fawn who played hooky had been 18and killed by a19. He skinned him and took the meat home to his family.
The moral is:20can be learned from a teacher by one who misses the class.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      leader
    2. B.
      student
    3. C.
      pupil
    4. D.
      teacher
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      survival
    2. B.
      approval
    3. C.
      arrival
    4. D.
      travel
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      that
    2. B.
      what
    3. C.
      how
    4. D.
      it
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      learn
    2. B.
      study
    3. C.
      teach
    4. D.
      bring
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      How simple
    2. B.
      Very well
    3. C.
      Quite easy
    4. D.
      What a pity
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      At first
    2. B.
      For the first
    3. C.
      The first time
    4. D.
      Firstly
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      preserved
    2. B.
      thought
    3. C.
      supposed
    4. D.
      suspected
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      nor
    2. B.
      or
    3. C.
      but
    4. D.
      and
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      realize
    2. B.
      orgnize
    3. C.
      admit
    4. D.
      clarify
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      should
    2. B.
      could
    3. C.
      would
    4. D.
      must
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      Generally
    2. B.
      Luckily
    3. C.
      However
    4. D.
      Unfortunately
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      banned
    2. B.
      caught
    3. C.
      stepped
    4. D.
      broke
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      fainted
    2. B.
      delighted
    3. C.
      shocked
    4. D.
      worried
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      uncle
    2. B.
      aunt
    3. C.
      nephew
    4. D.
      niece
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      dishonest
    2. B.
      disobedient
    3. C.
      inconvenient
    4. D.
      unbelievable
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      possibly
    2. B.
      likely
    3. C.
      necessarily
    4. D.
      logically
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      rare
    2. B.
      good
    3. C.
      sad
    4. D.
      popular
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      bought
    2. B.
      kidnapped
    3. C.
      transported
    4. D.
      trapped
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      hunter
    2. B.
      researcher
    3. C.
      advocator
    4. D.
      settler
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      Anything
    2. B.
      Nothing
    3. C.
      Something
    4. D.
      Everything
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