题目内容
The business is doing ________.
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More than 350 million people speak English as their first language. Major English-speaking countries are Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. Another 400 million speak it as a second language. No one knows how many people speak English as a foreign language. They usually learn English as a school subject instead of learning it from their parents. Chinese is the only language with more speakers than English. This is because of the large population of China.
English is the language for a better understanding between peoples of the world. It is also the language for business and science. Nearly half of the business deals in Europe are done in English, and more than half of the science magazines are in English. English is widely used in the world’s computer network. And children should begin with English when they learn how to use computers. Through the English language peoples of different countries are able to work together and make things even better.
【小题1】English is the most popular language in the world because __________.
| A.it has the largest number of speakers | B.it is widely used |
| C.it is an international language | D.it is a language for world use |
| A.its only language | B.one of the main languages | C.a school subject | D.a foreign language |
| A.speak English well first | B.work together with foreigners |
| C.learn English first | D.make things better |
| A.do everything better than before |
| B.understand what people from different countries say |
| C.read nearly all the science magazines in the world |
| D.read many science magazines in the world |
A.first language is important B.first language is learned from parents
C.second language is learned at school D.Both C and D.
One day, Jack’s parents told him that his grandpa would retire(退休) after working for forty years. Jack said in surprise, “I’m only seven, so it means Grandpa has been… err … A really long time!”
His parents said, “Yes. That’s why we are going to have a surprising party for him. ”
Jack loved his grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the position(职位) on that card, so he decided to build a new one for his grandpa.
When the big day came, Jack was ready. But he didn’t want to put his gift together with others’. He carried it around with him the whole evening.
When all the other people left, he took his grandpa’s hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift.
His grandpa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now?” “Sure!” Jack said excitedly.
As Grandpa opened the gift, tears came into his eyes. Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got! They were business cards with new position: FULL-TIME GRANDPA! Jack said, “Now your full-time job is my grandpa!”
Well, how much do I get paid?” his grandpa asked, smiling. “As many hugs as you want!” With these words, Jack gave Grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means I’m the richest man in the world!” said Grandpa.
【小题1】Who was going to retire?
| A.Jack’s grandma. | B.Jack’s grandpa. |
| C.Jack’s mother. | D.Jack’s father. |
| A.the birthday card | B.the boy |
| C.the book | D.the business card |
| A.To build a new position for him. |
| B.To draw a picture for him. |
| C.To sing a song for him. |
| D.To buy a gift for him. |
| A.Jack was the first one to give his gift to his grandpa. |
| B.Jack was the last one to give his gift to his grandpa. |
| C.Jack gave his gift to his grandpa together with other people. |
| D.Jack gave his gift to his grandpa together with his parents. |
| A.Because he would lose his position. |
| B.Because he was not cared for. |
| C.Because he was moved by Jack’s gift |
| D.Because he was unhappy. |