There is an old tiger in the forest (森林). He doesn’t want to look for (寻找) food now. He often lets other animals get him some food to eat.

One day, he sees a monkey and says, “I am hungry, monkey. Go and get me something to eat.” “I can’t do that now, tiger,” the monkey says, “There is another tiger over there. He does not let me get anything for you to eat. I am afraid of (害怕) him.” “What?” says the old tiger. “Take me to that tiger. I want to talk to him.”  The monkey and the tiger go to the bridge over the river (河). “Now look down at the water.” says the monkey. “Do you see the tiger?” “Yes, I do,” says the old tiger. “Let me eat him.” Then the tiger jumps (跳) into the river.

A. in the zoo         B. in the garden                    

C. in the forest      D. in the park

1.How many tigers and monkeys are there in the story?

2.Why do other animals get food for the tiger?

3.The monkey ________.

4.Which of the following is right(正确的)?

All of the people have ambitions. An ambition is something we want to do, want to have, or want to be. A student’s ambition, for example, might be to pass his or her exams. An athlete’s ambition could be to win an important competition. A businessman’s ambition is usually to make a lot of money.

Not all ambitions are about success at work, however. Some people just want to be good people, have a happy family or help others.

Ben’s ambition is to be a sports writer. He writes the sports reports for his class newspaper. He likes most sports, but swimming and football are his favorites.

Trudy’s ambition is to be a concert pianist. She is very serious about it and practices every day with her best friend Lily. It is very important to her.

Harry’s ambition changes every day! One day he wants to be an astronaut. The next day he wants to be a pop singer. Then he wants to drive a racing car. His mother would be happy if his ambition was to get up in time for school every day!

What is your ambition?

1.The Chinese meaning of the underlined word “ambition” is “_______”.

A. 信心     B. 希望     C. 理想     D. 幻想

2.What does a businessman want?

A. To pass the exams.           B. To win a competition.

C. To make a lot of money.      D. To get a good job.  

3.What does Ben want to be?

A. A newspaper reporter.            B. A famous swimmer.

C. A great football player.     D. A sports writer.

4.Why does Trudy practice the piano every day?

A. Because she wants to be a concert pianist.

B. Because she wants to help Lily.

C. Because she wants to be a pop singer.

D. Because her mom tells her to.

There is an old tiger in the forest. He doesn’t want to look for food now. He often asks other animals to get him something to eat.

One day, he sees a monkey and says, “I am hungry, monkey. Go to the village and get me something to eat.” “I can’t do that now, tiger,” the monkey says, “There is another tiger over there. He will not let me get anything for you to eat. I am afraid of him.” “What?” cries the old tiger. “Take me to that tiger. I will talk to him.” The monkey and the tiger get to the bridge over the river. “Now look down at the water.” Says the monkey. “Do you see the tiger?” “Yes, I do,” cries the old tiger. “I will eat him.” With these words, the tiger jumps into the river.

1.An old tiger lives ____.

A. in the zoo B. in the garden C. in the forest

2.How many tigers and monkeys are there in the story?

A. Two tigers and two monkeys.

B. One tiger and one monkey.

C. One tiger and two monkeys.

3.Why does the tiger ask the other animals to get him food? Because__.

A. they are afraid of him

B. only they can look for some food

C. they are his friends

4.The monkey ____.

A. goes to get something to eat

B. gets to the bridge with the tiger

C. knows there is another tiger

5.Which of the following is right?

A. The tiger is very clever.

B. The monkey eats the tiger.

C. The tiger jumps into the water.

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Here is something about Peter’s family. There are five people in his family. They are his father, his mother, his grandfather, his sister Kate and him. His father, Mr Brown, is a doctor.(1) _____ is thirty. Peter’s (2)_____, Mrs Brown, is a teacher. She is thirty too. Peter and his sister study in their mother’s school. Peter is in Class Two, Grade Eight. Kate is in Class Two, Grade Seven. (3)They go to school at 6:30 in the morning. Look! That old man is Peter’s grandfather. He is very old. He walks his dog every morning. Where is Kate? Look! She is under that big tree.

1.在（1）（2）处填入合适的词或短语使句子完整。_________,  ________

2.回答问题: Where do Kate and Peter study?

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3.将（3）句译成中文。

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4.在文中找出He takes his dog for a walk every morning.的同义句。

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5.找出或写出本文的主题句。

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In a small town in England there is a nice house with a large garden.____1.___. The old man likes planting flowers and looking after his flowers. The garden is so beautiful that every passer-by wants to stop to see it.

One day a young painter went by the old man’s garden. He looked at the great garden and the special house. He was lost in admiration for the beauty of these scenes. He imagined how happy he could be if he lived in such a beautiful place._____2.____ Surprised, the painter asked that old man, “Why are you busy looking after these flowers every day when you can’t see them?” The blind gardener smiled and answered, “ I can tell you four reasons. First, I was a gardener when I was young, and I really like this job. Second, although I can’t see these flowers, I can touch them. Third, I can smell the sweetness of them.______3.______”

“Me? But you don’t know me,” said the painter.

“Yeah, it’s true that I don’t know you. But I know flowers are beautiful angels. I know many people will look at my garden and the beauty of my garden will make them feel good._____4.___At the same time we enjoy the happiness these flowers have brought us.” The old man’s words surprised the painter a great deal and gave him much pleasure.

The blind man grows flowers in order that everybody can enjoy their beauty. ___5.______All the passers-by are his friends; all flowers are his neighbors.

I believe every flower has eyes. They can see the kindness of the old man’s heart and the sweetness of his soul.