Two farmers were on their way home one evening after a hard day's work．Both were tired．They happened to look up at the sky and saw a black cloud overhead．
"Ah!" said one farmer, "tomorrow we shall have rain and the rice will grow well．" The second answered, "Nonsense （胡说）, the rain will only kill the crops （庄稼）．"
So they began to fight．Just then a third farmer came along and asked them why they were quarreling（争吵）．Both farmers explained about the black cloud．
"What cloud?" asked the third farmer．They all looked at the sky．The cloud was no longer there．
【小题1】The two farmers were _____．

Travelling has been popular with people for a long time. Many of today’s travellers are trying to find an unusual experience or adventure. Hiking may be a good choice.
Instead of spending your vacation on a bus, in a hotel or sitting on the beach, you may want to try hiking. Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn’t have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or travel to other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city.
Hiking is fun and exciting, but you shouldn’t forget safety. Here are some basic tips for successful hiking:
﹡Don’t hike alone.
﹡ bring water, a good map and a cellphone.
﹡Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
【小题1】 Hiking is a good way to get close to nature.
【小题2】 Good shoes, clothes and a backpack are the basic equipment for hiking.
【小题3】 People can only hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river.
【小题4】 Hiking is always fun, exciting and safe
【小题5】 You’d better go hiking with others.

A : Can you tell me a little about Mexico City?
B : ___【小题1】____. What would you like to know?
A : Well, what is a good time to visit?
B : _____【小题2】______ The weather is always nice.
A : Oh, good! _____【小题3】______.
B : Well, you should visit the National Museum and go to the Palace of the Fine Arts.
A : ________【小题4】_______________ .
B : Oh, you shouldn’t miss the Pyramid of the Sun. _____【小题5】____.
A : It sounds really exciting.

One day, Allan and his friend Henry went swimming in a river. It was very hot. How happy they were in the river! After they got out of the water, they played games in the sun for a while.
　On their way back, Henry saw some flowers. He liked flowers very much and ran into the green field to look at them. Now Allan was walking by himself.
　Then he heard Henry calling out, "A snake（蛇）! Help!..."
　"What's wrong with you?" asked Allan.
　"A snake bit（咬）me in the leg. Come here!"
　Allan ran over and saw a small red wound（伤口）on Henry' s leg.
　"The snake was in the grass. I didn't see it."
　"Sit down quickly"! Allan told Henry.
　Allan put his mouth at the little red wound and began to suck（吸）at it. In this way he saved （挽救）Henry's life. "Oh, Allan, it's very kind of you to help me."
　　"That's all right. We are friends and we must always help each other."
【小题1】It was________ when-Allan and Henry went out.
　　  

Different colours have different meanings and represent different characteristics. Everyone has his or her favourite colour.
Blue is popular because it is the colour of the clear sky and the sea. People who like blue are modest.  Communication is a strong need for them. ①They always leave themselves freedom to change their plans or decisions when they do things.
Green is a peaceful colour. ②It often ______ us ______ wide field and forests. People who like green are patient and practical. They often do things step by step. They are also good at planning to spend their money.
Yellow is the cheerful colour of the sun. People who like yellow are curious, active and outgoing. They like making friends with others. Sometimes they need lots of mental stimulation(精神鼓励).
Red usually represents power. People who like red are energetic and lively. They have strong feelings, but sometimes they like to talk big.
Black is the colour of protection. People who like black would rather do things by themselves and keep their own space.
White is the colour of purity. People who like white are honest and loyal. Of course they are tidy in the everyday life.
【小题1】将①处翻译成汉语
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【小题2】在②的空白处填入适当的单词使句意完整、上下文通顺：
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【小题3】回答下列问题：Why blue is popular?
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【小题4】找出文中与下列句子意思相近的句子：
They also spend their money wisely.
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【小题5】找出或写出最能表达该短文主题的句子：
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