Our school held an activity called “Recommend Books to You Teachers”. The students made
a of 1, 000 books.
A. note B. line C. menu D. list
What is a cool job? I would say “a good job’is you would do even if you didn’t get paid for it.
A. one B. which C. why D. that
– Could you finish the task in two days?
- . I have something else to do these days.
A. I could not B. Yes, I think so C. I’m afraid so D. I’m afraid not
Ads sometimes help people learn more about new products, but at other times ads tell lies.
A. must B. can C. need D. should
Usually we don’t realize how important nature is to us it is too late.
A. unless B. until C. if D. after
A survey show that kid in UK are the unhappiest, though it is among the richest countries in the world. , lot of money doesn’t mean a happy childhood.
A. That is to say B. As a result C. For example D. Above all
–Sorry, Mr. Green. I my English book at home.
-That’s OK, but don’t forget next time.
A. forgot B. forget C. left D. kept
“Who did this?” asked my teacher. Thirty children tries to think 1 not only what they had done., but also what our teacher might have found out.
“Who did this?” she asked again. She never became angry, but she was this time. She held up 2 broken glass and asked, “Who broke the window?”
“Oh, oh” I thought. I was the one 3 broke the window. I did not do it on purpose. It was caused by a 4 throw of a baseball. Why did it have to be me?
If I admitted it, I would 5 in a lot of trouble. How would I be able to pay for a big window like that? I didn’t want to raise my hand, 6 something much stronger than me pulled me up. “I did it. Then I was silent. 7 was hard enough saying what I had.
My teacher went to the bookshelf and took down a book. She then began walking to my desk. I feared she was going to punish me.
“I know how you like birds,” she said 8 she stood looking down at my face. “Here is a book about birds. It is your now. You will not be punished. But remember, it’s only 9 your truthfulness.”
I couldn’t believe it! I wasn’t punished and I was getting a book! The 10 one that I had been saving up all my money to buy.
1. A. back B. of C. up D. about
2. A. many B. a C. a piece of D. a piece
3. A. which B. what C. how D. who
4. A. good B. bad C. wonderful D. soft
5. A. have B. be C. get D. got
6. A. but B. and C. so D. which
7. A. That B. I C. It D. She
8. A. when B. after C. as D. before
9. A. about B. of C. with D. for
10. A. very B. only C. such D. first
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending newspapers door to door, was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “how much do I own you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” With these words, Howard Kelly left that house.
Year later the woman became badly ill and as finally sent to the hospital in a big city. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Dressed in his doctor’s clothes, Dr. Kelly went into her room and recognized her at once. From that day on, he gave special attention to her, and decided to do his best to save her life.
At last the woman was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay for it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of milk, Dr. Howard Kelly.”
Tear of joy flooded her eyes.
1. The boy sent newspaper door to door in order to .
A. continue his schooling B. become a famous doctor
C. thank the woman for her kindness D. support his poor family
2. Which is true about the boy and the woman?
A. He became too shy to ask her for a drink of water.
B. She thought he was not hungry but thirsty.
C. She wanted him to pay for the glass of milk.
D. She never thought he would save her life later.
3. After Dr. Kelly knew who the woman was, he .
A. began to take good care of her himself.
B. told her she once gave him a glass of milk
C. made up his mind to try his best to save her.
D. asked for her bill and paid it off at once.
4. The best title for this passage is .
A. A Warm-hearted Woman B. A Glass of Milk
C. The Final Bill D. A Famous Doctor
Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city ---trains, buses and taxis.
Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
BUESE
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80cents. Be sure al always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies –City Cab(6552 2222), Comfort(6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking can also be easily by calling the numbers listed above.
TENTAL CARS
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you liked to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a trains or a bus won’t let you see.
For car rental, call Avis on + 65 6737 1668.
1. By an EZ-Link card, you can take .
A. both buses and trains B. only trains
C. both buses and taxis D. only rental cars
2. When you take a bus there, always remember to .
A. take your own license with you B. ask the driver how much your ticket is
C. buy the bus map of Singapore D. book your ticket ahead of time
3. What does the word “hassle” mean in Chinese?
A. 麻烦 B. 乐趣 C. 景点 D. 费用
4. What do you know about traveling in Singapore from the passage?
A. A local has no trouble finding his way around
B. It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train.
C. You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car.
D. It’s very convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore.