One summer evening as I was cooking dinner, there was a knock at the door. I opened it and saw an old man. But his voice was pleasant as he said, “Good evening. I come to see if you have a room for just one night. I live far away from here, and there's no bus till next morning. ”

I told him we would find him a bed, but it was not comfortable. I went inside and cooked dinner. When we were ready, I asked him if he would like to join us. “No, thank you. I have plenty.” When I had finished the dinner, I went out to talk with him. He told me he fished for a living to help his daughter, her five children, and her husband, who was ill and too weak to do anything.

At bedtime, we put a bed in the children's room for him. On his next trip, as a gift, he brought a big fish and some fresh vegetables. In the years he came to stay overnight with us, and there was never a time he did not bring us some fish or vegetables from his garden.

I know it was thankful for our family to know him, from whom we learn what was to accept the bad without a complaint(抱怨) and the good with thanks.

50. Why did the old man go to the writer's house?

A. To give a fish to the writer.　　　 　　　 B. To stay for the night.

C. To sell some fish.　　　　　 　　　　　　　 D. To ask for some money.

51. How many people were there in the old man's daughter's family?

A. Two.　　　　　 B. Four.　　　 　　　　 C. Six.　　　　　 D. Seven.

52. Which of the following is true?

A. The old man stayed for the night with the writer only once.

B. The old man came to the writer's house to ask for some food.

C. The old man came to stay with the writer for the night many times.

D. The old man felt lonely because he had no son or daughter.

阅读理解

1．Look at advertisement 1

　　The Browns are looking for a new house. Mr Brown wants to live in the centre of town near his work. Mrs Brown wants a house with four bedrooms. The Brown’s children don’t care what the house is like as long as(只要)the garden is big enough.

Why didn’t the Browns buy the house in the advertisement?

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A．It was on the wrong side of the town.

B．There weren’t enough bedrooms.

C．There was no dining room.

D．The garden was too big.

2．Look at advertisement 2

　　Ann has always wanted to work in a restaurant. She thinks they’re exciting places. It’s hard work but she isn’t lazy. You have to work on Saturdays and Sundays but you get other days off. It’s not very-paid, but who cares about money?

Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant?

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A．It’s an easy job．

B．The pay is good and the food is free.

C．She thinks it would be fun.

D．You get long holidays.

3．Look at advertisement 3

　　Tom: There’s a new football team standing in the village, Mum. I’m old enough to play in it. We stop school at half past three, so I’d have plenty of time.

　　Mum: Well, I suppose you could do your homework later. But look, Tom, you haven’t read the advertisement carefully. You can’t possibly play for this team.

Why can’t Tom play for the new football team?

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A．He’s not old enough.

B．It’s in a different village.

C．School stops too late.

D．He has to do his homework.

4．Look at advertisement 4

　　Man: I’m looking for a room to rent(租). It doesn’t matter now big it is. I don’t care what colour the walls are or how old the furniture is. I’ve got to study for my exams, so the house must be quiet.

　　Girl: There are some advertisements for rooms in the paper.What about this one?

　　Man: Yes…Yes…that’s all right. Oh, dear, no, I don’t think it would do.

What’s wrong with the room in advertisement 4?

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A．It’s too small.

B．The walls are the wrong colour.

C．The man likes old furniture better.

D．It’s too noisy.

5．Look at advertisement 5 and 6

　　Man: Why don’t we rent one of the Seaview Holiday Flats for our holiday, Mary? They sound just as good as the Seaview Hotel, and it would be much cheaper.

　　Mary: There’s one big difference between the holiday flats and the hotel. The hotel would be much less work.

Why would Mary rather stay at the hotel?

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A．They wouldn’t have to cook.

B．It’s not so expensive.

C．She would enjoy the beautiful gardens.