题目内容
Yesterday my grandfather told me about his early days. When he left school, he found a job in a post office. He worked hard in the . Soon he had more money than his friends his hard work. It seemed that he would have a bright future.
When he was 25 years old, however, he began to his job. He wanted a more exciting one, so he left the post office. Two months later, he found a new job in a big company. Workers in this company traveled a lot. At first he really enjoyed the traveling. after a year, he began to hate it. He had to and he was always in a car or on a train. The worst thing was he couldn’t make any new friends! Even so, his boss was not satisfied with him. Two years later he had to leave the company.
He was at that time, so he sold his house. He had to accept a part time job in a book shop. He was surprised to find he loved it! He made new friends every day and he enjoyed reading books. Three years later, he the shop owner’s daughter. Soon they had their first child. In the next ten years, they had another three and four more book shops! He became very rich indeed.
“Life is ,” he told me. “The most important thing is that you should always try your best. Never give up!”
1. A. factory B. theatre C. bankD. post office
2. A. becauseB. because ofC. as a resultD. while
3. A. dislike B. loveC. likeD. enjoy
4. A. almost B. usually C. seldom D. never
5. A. So B. AndC. But D. Though
6. A. stay in one placeB. move aroundC. make noise D. make a wish
7. A. happy B. energetic C. rich D. poor
8. A. married B. understoodC. met D. visited
9. A. sisters B. brothers C. children D. cousins
10.A. boring B. important C. necessary D. wonderful
1.D
2.B
3.A
4.B
5.C
6.B
7.D
8.A
9.C
10.D
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试题分析：这篇短文讲的是通过作者的爷爷讲他以前的经历，告诉作者生命是精彩的，但永远要尽最大努力，要永不放弃。
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考点：故事类短文
Many kinds of birds live in the United States, but the number of the birds is becoming smaller every year. One of the leading reasons is the growing number of pet cats. By keeping your pet cats in your home, you can help give birds a better possible chance to live.
Of the 90 million pet cats in this country, about two—thirds are allowed to go outside. It is said that these cats kill hundreds of millions of birds each year, as well as billions of small animals such as rabbits and field mice.
They can also bring illness to the animals that live in people's yard(院子), further weakening the health of the natural populations.
Allowing pet cats to go outside is not just bad for birds and wildlife, it's also bad for the cats themselves. Outdoor cats can get sick very easily. They are in danger from traffic and attacks from other animals. In fact, outdoor cats usually don't live past the age of five, while indoor cats often live to be 17 or older.
Keep your pet cat inside! If you raise a young cat, it's your duty to let it play inside.
Problem | The number of birds is becoming 1. ; at the same time, many pet cats are in 2. from traffic and attacks from other animals. |
3. for the problem | Pet cats are 4. to go outside freely. |
What to do | People who raise a young cat have the 5. to let it play inside. |
In the USA, there are many kinds of restaurants.
Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can find McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken in many countries around the world. You look at a menu (菜单) on the counter (柜台), and say what you’d like to eat. You pay the person who brings food to you. You take your food and sit down or take it away. There’s no need to leave a tip (小费).
In a coffee shop, you sit at the counter or at a table. You don’t wait for the waitress to show you where to sit. She usually brings you coffee when you sit down. You tell her what you’d like to eat and she brings it to you. You pay the cashier (收银员) as you leave.
In a family restaurant, the waitress shows you where you can sit. Often the waitress tells you her name, but you don’t need to tell her yours. If you can’t finish eating everything, your waitress gives you a doggy bag to take the rest of food home. You should add (增加) fifteen per cent to the bill (账单) as a tip.
In top class restaurants, you had better order before you come, and you need to arrive on time. The waiter shows you where to sit. If you have wine there, he may ask you to taste it. You can only refuse it if it tastes bad. When you get your bill, check it and then add fifteen to twenty per cent to it as a tip for the waiter.
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Fast food restaurants | You can look at the menu and then 2. your food. You can eat your food there or take it away. | You don’t 3. to leave a tip.
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In a coffee shop | After you sit at the counter or at a table, the waitress will bring you 4.. You pay the cashier as you leave. |
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In a family restaurant | The waitress shows you your 5.. She tells you her name, but you needn’t tell her your 6.. You can take away the rest of food. | ● If your bill is $100, your tip is $ 7. . |
In top ___8.___ restaurants | you had better order first, then the waiter will show you where to sit. You can refuse the wine if it doesn’t taste 9.. | ●If your bill is $200, you can give the waiter a tip from $30 to $ 10.. |