My name is David and I was born in the United States. My life looked bright and was filled with hopes. My parents got married in 1976, and I was born the next year.

As I grew into a man, I often asked my father for advice and support. There were many things about his character that I admired（钦佩）, but I often thought that my father’s ideas were from the past and outdated.

I did well as a student and was the first person in my family to graduate from university. I went on to be a university professor and writer, and most people would think I have had a very successful life. But I know that much of my success is due to the lessons that my father gave me.

My dad gave me many gifts, including the friendly smile that my friends like best.

Thank you again, dad. I miss you very much and I am proud of being your son. Happy Father’s Day!

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( 　 )56. David was born in ________.

　　　 A. 1975　　 B. 1976　　 C. 1977　　 D. 1978

( 　 )57. The underlined word “outdated” means “ ________” in Chinese.

　　　 A. 过时的　　 B. 时尚的　　 C. 有用的　　　 D. 可怕的

( 　 )58. According to the passage，the writer is _______

　　　 A. famous　 B. knowledgeable　 C. beautiful　 D. careful

( 　 )59. What can we learn about the writer from the passage?

　　　 A. He admired his father’s character and idea when he was young

　　　 B. He wanted to be a university professor when he was young

　　　 C. He succeeded with the help of his parents.

　　　 D. He was good at his study when he was at school.

( 　 )60. What does the writer want to tell us in the passage?

　　　 A. He is a famous writer.

　　　 B. His life is bright and full of hopes.

　　 C. He missed and thanks his father very much.

　　　 D. His father lives a happy life.

    My name is Katie and I'm 13 years old. I wanted to do sports with a dog at the age of nine, but I couldn't find a right dog. When I was 11, my parents gave me a dog. His name is Dusty. I found Dusty perfect for me: he is fast, strong and likes to make me happy. I knew that this was the pet dog I wanted.

    I began his early training (训练)in a park when he was about 6 months old. I used anything I could find to make him jump. I used lots of food to train Dusty to practice jumping happily again and again. These months, I'm training Dusty to sit. It is easier for me. Let me show you how to do it.

    To train your dog to sit, just give him a treat-a piece of dog food will work, say "sit," hold it up and move it back over his head. Most dogs will just sit so they can watch the food. When the dog sits, give him the treat and say "good sit."

    If dogs don't sit when you hold the treat over their heads, you can push（推）their heads down. Remember to treat them when the dog's hindquarters（臀部及后腿）touch the ground.

    If you want to know more about how to train a dog, please e-mail me at happykatie@sina. com.

1  What does the word "perfect" mean in Chinese?

    A. 调皮的                 B. 极好的          C. 糟糕的          D. 愚蠢的

2 You can contact（联系）Katie through    according to the passage.

A. a letter                  B. a telephone      C. a card            D. the Internet

3 What can we know from the passage?

    A. Katie may like doing exercise.

    B. If Dusty jumped, it got no award.

C. Only delicious food can make a dog sit.

    D. It is hard for Katie to train a dog to sit.

Barry Parker was a very successful businessman. He lived in a large house and drove a car. He wore expensive clothes and ate his meals in famous restaurants. His name was often in the newspaper. One day a newspaper reporter asked him, “What is the secret of your success(成功)?”
Barry thought for a few moments and said, “I eat a special kind of fish.” “You eat a special kind of fish! What does that do?” “It makes my brain work better.” Barry said. “What kind of fish is it?” the reporter asked. “Give me fifty dollars and come back tomorrow. I’ll have some for you.”
The reporter gave Barry fifty dollars and returned the next day. “Have you got any special fish?” “Yes. Come into the house. It’s in the refrigerator.”
Barry took the reporter into his kitchen. He opened the refrigerator and took out a very small fish. “Here you are. Have this for dinner.”
The next day the reporter called on Barry again. “Did you eat the fish?” Barry asked her. “Yes, I fried it.” “Good, do you feel different today?” “No, I don’t. And I think that fifty dollars was a lot to pay for such a small fish.” “Well done !” Barry said. “You see, the fish is working. You’re using your brain now.”
【小题1】The reporter went to see Barry Parker ________.
【小题2】The reporter wanted to know ________.
【小题3】Barry Parker made the reporter ________.
【小题4】The reporter bought the fish_______.
【小题5】The reporter ate the fish_______.

Barry Parker was a very successful businessman. He lived in a large house and drove a car. He wore expensive clothes and ate his meals in famous restaurants. His name was often in the newspaper. One day a newspaper reporter asked him, “What is the secret of your success(成功)?”

Barry thought for a few moments and said, “I eat a special kind of fish.” “You eat a special kind of fish! What does that do?” “It makes my brain work better.” Barry said. “What kind of fish is it?” the reporter asked. “Give me fifty dollars and come back tomorrow. I’ll have some for you.”

The reporter gave Barry fifty dollars and returned the next day. “Have you got any special fish?” “Yes. Come into the house. It’s in the refrigerator.”

Barry took the reporter into his kitchen. He opened the refrigerator and took out a very small fish. “Here you are. Have this for dinner.”

The next day the reporter called on Barry again. “Did you eat the fish?” Barry asked her. “Yes, I fried it.” “Good, do you feel different today?” “No, I don’t. And I think that fifty dollars was a lot to pay for such a small fish.” “Well done !” Barry said. “You see, the fish is working. You’re using your brain now.”

1.The reporter went to see Barry Parker ________.

2.The reporter wanted to know ________.

3.Barry Parker made the reporter ________.

4.The reporter bought the fish_______.

5.The reporter ate the fish_______.

E. the secret of Barry Parker’s success.