Cats and dogs are the most popular pets in America. So it is not surprising that we can find different sentences (句子)about cats in a language book when we learn English.

Unlike dogs, it is difficult to teach cats to do something. Cats are not like sheep or cows that can be moved in a group. So we say a difficult or impossible job is like “herding(放牧) cats”.

Everybody knows cats and mice are “good friends”. Sometimes, a cat likes to play with a small animal it catches, such as a mouse. So if your daughter offers something sweet to her little brother and then takes it away when he reaches for it, you can use "play cat and mouse". What will children do in a classroom when their teacher leaves for a few minutes? They are sure to make as much noise as possible."When the cat's away, the mice will play" has the same meaning.

There are a lot more sayings about cats. Americans might say "the cat's miaow" to describe(描述) something that is the best or finest. “A fat car" means a person with lo of money. If you tell about something secret(秘密), we say you “let the cat out of the bag”. If you are not able to speak or answer a question, someone might think 'the cat has got your tongue(舌头)". Also, you may often hear the sentence “Curiosity(好奇) killed the cat.” That means caring too much about things that are not your business(与你无关之事) might lead to serious problems.

1.What may you say if you want someone to keep the secret for you?

A. Curiosity killed the cat. B. Has the cat got your tongue.

C. Don’t let the cat out of the bag. D. Let’s play cat and mouse.

2.Which of the following can we use “Curiosity killed the cat” to describe?

A. Someone always asked a lady her age or weight and it made her angry.

B. Someone made a big noise as soon as the teacher left the classroom.

C. Someone won the first in the final test and he felt very excited.

D. Someone got the newest iPhone as a present from his parents.

3.What can we learn from the article?

A. We can use “A fat cat” to describe a fat man or a person who eats too much.

B. There are more sentences about cats than those about dogs.

C. It’s more difficult to keep sheep or cows than cats.

D. “Play cat and mouse” usually means “play tricks on sb”.

4.Where can you find the article?

A. In a science report about cats.

B. On a website telling people how to keep cats.

C. In a magazine telling different jokes and funny stories.

D. In a language book that teaches students how to use saying about cats.

I am a karate(空手道)player. I still remember my first karate competition. Like other players,I was very excited about my event. I watched every player's techniques(技巧)so that I could carefully avoid their moves.

Somehow I got into the semifinals(半决赛).In the semifinals,I got injured. I still didn’t give up and got into final. After all,getting the gold medal was my dream.

In the final competition,there were no supporters on my sides,as I was a new face. Instead,the crowd was cheering for my competitor. I could hear only my competitor's name.

I ignored the crowd's cheering. I kept one thing in mind: focus,wait and attack. I had confidence in myself,and I knew that no matter how strong my competitor was,I had to do my best and fight well.

When the time was up,I was leading with a 3-0 score. One thing I learned from that event is,no matter how strong your competitor is,don't think you are weak or strong. Just give your best shot,and you will make your way to success.

Win or lose,you will learn from every step you take.

1.The writer felt _______ when he took part in his first karate competition.

A. disappointed B. excited C. nervous D. scared

2.The writer ______ in the semifinals.

A. was injured B. gave up fighting C. was beaten D. got the gold medal

3.According to the passage,what made the writer win?

A. Good preparation B. Having a dream C. Self-confidence D. All of the above

4.In the passage,the writer implies(暗示) .

A. how we can do well in a competition

B. what is the fast way to get a gold medal in a competition

C. it's useful to study techniques before a competition

D. it's important to learn something and get experiences from what you do

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