John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother’s birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.

“ I must find something wonderful for her this year, and it must be the only one in the whole world.” John thought.

He advertised(登广告)in the newspapers. “Wanted – the best present that is the only one in the whole world.”

For many days people phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him “ the best present”. But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.

Then a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage(笼子), and in the cage there was a large bird.

“ This bird,” the man said, “can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world.”

“ I’ll buy it,” John said. “ How much do you want?”

“One hundred thousand dollars,” the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.

The day after his mother’s birthday he phoned her. “Well, mother,” he said, “Is the bird wonderful?”

“ Oh,it was delicious, dear,” she said.

1.Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?

A、Because he loved his mother very much.

B、Because his mother needed them.

C、Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

2.How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

A、They rang John up.

B、They knew it from the newspapers.

C、John phoned them one by one.

3.People all over the world phoned John to .

A、send him the best present

B、hope to see the best present

C、sell their things to him

4.What does John think of the bird?

A、It was too expensive.

B、It was the best present.

C、It was a very clever bird.

5.What does the sentence “ It was delicious” really mean in the story?

A、His mother ate the bird.

B、His mother let the bird fly away.

C、His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.

We all know that food gives us energy, but sometimes it can make us much happier when we feel bad. Studies show that foods such as sea fish, bananas, pumpkins and chicken can help fight against bad moods. How can they affect our moods?

Studies show that people living by the sea appear much happier than other people, because the fresh sea air helps them clear their minds and they eat a lot of sea fish.

Bananas have something that is full of Vitamin B6. Having more bananas can help us make a quick decision, and become more confident.

Eating pumpkins can also help people get into a good mood because it’s rich in Vitamin B6 and iron (铁) and it will make us happier.

Are you in a bad mood? If you are, don’t sit alone. Go to eat such happy food with your friends. Maybe you’ll be better.

根据短文内容,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳答案。

1.Food gives us energy and sometimes .

A.it can affect our moods

B.it can make us feel sad

C.it can make us become fat

D.it can make us look healthier

2.Why do people living by the sea look happier?

A.Because they have fresh air and eat sea fish.

B.Because they can often swim in the sea.

C.Because they often go boating.

D.Because they drink sea water.

3.What food can make us more confident?

A.Sea fish. B.Chicken. C.Pumpkins. D.Bananas.

4.The underlined word “Vitamin” means in Chinese.

A.维生素 B.矿物质 C.小麦 D.氯化钠

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Chicken can do nothing for us.

B.Vitamin B6 and iron can make us happier.

C.Eating a lot of fish can make us unhealthy.

D.Fresh air can help us become more confident.

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