When we’re young and we dream of love and fulfillment, we think perhaps of moon-covered Parisian nights or walks along the beach at sunset.

No one tells us that the greatest moments of a lifetime are short, unplanned and nearly always catches us off guard.

Not long ago, as I was reading a bedtime story to my seven- year-old daughter, Annie I became aware of her focused look. She was starring at me with a faraway, blank expression. Apparently, completing The Tale of Samuel Whiskers was not as important as we first thought.

I asked what she was thinking about.

“Mommy,” she whispersd., “I just can’t stop looking at your pretty face, I almost dissolved on the spot.

Little did she know how many trying moments the glow(喜悦)of her sincerely loving statement would carry me through over the following years.

Not long after, I took my four-year-old son to an elegant department store, Where the sweet notes of classic love song drew us toward a tuxedoed(穿晚礼服)musician playing a grand piano. Sam and I sat down on a marble bench nearby, and he seemed as astonished by the pleasant theme as I was.

I didn’t realize that Sam had stood up next to me until he turned, took my face in his little hansd and said, “Dance with me”.

If onLy those women walking under the Paris moon knew the joy of such an invitation made by a round-cheeked boy with baby teeth. A I though shoppers openly chucked(咯咯笑)and pointed at us as we glided(滑步)and whirled around the open space, I would not have traded a dance with such a charming young gentleman if I’d been offered the universe.

56. From the pasage we know that      .

   A. Annie knew how important she was to her mothre.

   B. shoppers didn’t notice the author dancing with her son.

   C. the Tale of Samuel Whiskers is a book for children.

   D. Sam was not surprised at the music which was played in the store.

57. When the author knew her daughter couldn’t stop looking at her pretty face, felt      .

   A. sad            B. deeply moved         C. annoyed         D. ashamed

58. Why wouldn’t the author trade a dance with her son even if she was given the world?

   A. Because she knew she wouldn’t given the universe.

   B. Because her son was the nost important person to her.

   C. Because she thought she was the happiest one at the moment.

   D. Because it was very important for the author to dance with her son.

59. What does the author want to prove by showing two examples of her kids?

   A. Her kids love her very much.  B. She enjoys staying with her kids.

   C. The greatest moments of a lifetime al ways come unexpectedly.

   D. Those women walking under the moon should enjoy the happiness with kids.

60. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. Annie is older than Sam.       B. Sam is the author’s son.

   C. Annie is the author’s daughter.   D. Both Annie and Sam like dancing.

He is such a man who is always ________ fault with other people.

1. A.
   putting
2. B.
   seeking
3. C.
   finding
4. D.
   looking for

Directions: Read the following passage, Answer the questions according to the

information given in the passage.

March 22nd every year has been the World Water Day since 1993. Everyone knows that over 70% of our planet is covered with water, but do you know that only 3% of the water is fresh and less than 1% of this fresh water is available for human use?

Water shortage

The World Bank reports that 80 countries now have water shortages, while 40% of the more than 2 billion people, have no access to clean water. Fresh water is such a life-or-death issue(问题) in many parts of the world that every eight seconds a child dies from drinking dirty water.

How to save water

Turn off the tap while you brush you teeth in the morning and before bedtime, and you can save up to 8 gallons of water! That adds up to more than 200 gallons a month, enough to fill a huge fish tank that holds 6 small sharks!

 Keep your shower under 5 minutes long. In fact, a 5-minute shower uses more water than a person living in poverty in a developing country uses in an entire day.

 Fix the leak. If your toilet has a leak, you could be wasting about 200 gallons of water every day. That would be like flushing your toilet more than 50 times for no reason!

    We each share responsibility for the sustainable management of our water resources, which means using less water at home, in the workplace, at school, on holidays, on the farm,… everyone, everywhere, every time.

1.  When did the first World Water Day take place? (no more than 5 words) 

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2.  How many suggestions does the writer give us to save water? (1 word)

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3.  What example does the writer give us to show fresh water is a life-or-death issue? (no more than 10 words)

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4.  What’s the purpose of writing this passage? (no more than 12 words)

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It is such ______ honor to take part in ______ celebration, so how could I make any mistake?

He is such a man that _________ his clothes very much.

A. cares about      B. cares for            C. takes care           D. takes care of