A Juicier and Sweeter Apple

A father and his daughter were flying a kite in the park. The young daughter was a little bit tired, so they took a break on the bench(长凳). When the daughter saw an old man selling apples, she asked her father to buy her some apples. Her father didn’t bring much money with him, but it was enough to buy two apples. So he did, and gave both of them to his daughter, smiling.

His daughter held one apple in her right hand. Then the father asked her if she could share one of the apples with him. When the girl heard this, she quickly took a bite from one apple. And before her father could speak, she also took a bite from the second apple. The father was surprised. He wanted to know why his daughter acted in such a greedy(贪婪的) way. He was lost in thought. Perhaps he was just thinking too much. His daughter was too young to understand sharing and giving. A smile disappeared from his face.

Suddenly, his daughter held up the apple in her left hand and said, "Daddy, take this one! It is much juicier and sweeter. Her father didn’t know what to say. He felt bad about making the judgment(判断) so fast about a small child. So he smiled again, knowing why his daughter quickly took a bite from each apple.

Don’t judge anything or draw a conclusion(结论) too quickly. Always spend some more time in understanding things better.

1.The father and his daughter were________ they saw the apple seller.

A.taking a break B.playing football C.walking a dog D.eating some apples

2.The father was surprised because________ .

A.the girl asked for one apple but took two B.he had no more money for another apple

C.both apples were not sweet and juicy D.the girl took a bite from both apple

3.What can we learn from this passage?

A.Girls are sometimes greedy. B.Parents are usually kind.

C.Don’t judge anything too early. D.Children should listen to parents.

Shakespeare said the eyes are the windows of the soul. It is true that you can know a lot from eye_________

When the eyes move up and to the left, it shows that the person is _________ up some images in his memory. It is a strong sign that he is telling the truth because most images are about things that happened in the past.

If someone is looking left to his ear, it means the person is (回忆) some _________ in his memory. For example, when you ask your friends to describe what their doorbell sounds like, their eyes move to their left ear. Even if they don't have a doorbell, they will still look left.

Looking to the up right show the creation of images. This is a sign that the person is lying to you. However, many people know this. You shouldn’t try to ask directly. For example, if you want to know how a friend_________, you may ask where he had parked his car.

Looking to _________ ear is a sign creating a sound. There aren't many examples about it. However, you could try asking your friend to say a really loud noise. Then you will find his or her eyes move.

Please note that what you have read may not be 100%_________. Different people might act differently. This can be used only as a guide.

1.A.size B.movement C.length D.location

2.A.picking B.dressing C.giving D.getting

3.A.sounds B.stories C.secrets D.skills

4.A.repaired his car B.took his advice C.spent his weekend D.changed his mind

5.A.the front B.the south C.the left D.the right

6.A.bright B.accurate C.limited D.ordinary

For several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he was busy with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighborhood called and hung out with him. All my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings around the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not make me unhappy, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.

One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not so serious. There was a smile on his face, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, “Do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?”

The answer went out from my tongue(舌头) before I realized it: “No,sir.”

I continued to say,“Ah, you are really unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.” “Sir, I'm sorry. What I mean is that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that.”

Mr. Rochester said, “ No, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize (批评) my appearance, and then you stab(刺) me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. You are very special. ”

He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly, “Yes, you’re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty one, and have never found the right road again. I was not a bad man, and believe me. It wasn't my character(性格),but circumstances(处境)that were to blame(责备). Hope you can understand me.”

“Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre,” he continued. “You don't relax or laugh very much , perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night."

1.Why didn't Miss Eyre mind Mr. Rochester 's manner?

A.Because she thought she had nothing to do with it.

B.Because he often hung out with gentlemen.

C.Because he was very cold.

2.The underlined word “occasional” in the first paragraph means“___________”.

A.经常的 B.偶尔的 C.极少的

3.Why did Mr. Rochester say“… and then you stab(刺) me in the back!" in Paragraph 5?

A.Because Miss Eyre planned to kill him with a knife.

B.Because Miss Eyre regretted having talked to him.

C.Because Miss Eyre said something else to correct what she had said before.

4.Mr. Rochester told Miss Eyre something about his circumstances in order to ___________.

A.tell her all his troubles B.tell her his life experience C.change her opinion of him

5.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A.Miss Eyre didn't think Mr. Rochester was handsome when asked.

B.At last, Mr. Rochester encouraged Miss Eyre to laugh and relax.

C.Miss Eyre fell in love with Mr. Rochester.

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