I came to study in the USA a year ago. Yet I did not know the real American society until I injured (伤害) in an accident, because after the accident I had to see a doctorand to court (法院).

After the accident, my roommate called a doctor for me. I was very grateful and decided to repay him one day. But the next day, he asked me to pay him $ 200 for what he had done. I was very surprised. He had good reason to charge me, he said. And if I wanted to collect money from the person who was responsible (负责) for my injury. I’d have to have a good lawyer (律师). And only a good doctor can help me get a good lawyer. Now that he had helped me find a good doctor, it was only fair that I should pay him.

But every time I went to see the doctor, I had to wait about 50 minutes. He would see two or three patients at the same time, and often stop treating one so as to see another, yet he charged me $ 115 each time. The final examination report consisted of ten lines, and it cost me $ 215.

My lawyer knew very well the other party was responsible for the accident, yet he hardly did anything. He simply waited to collect his money. He was so irresponsible that I decided not to ask for him again. And he made me pay him $ 770.

Now I had to act as my own lawyer. Because of my inexperience, I told the insurance company (保险公司)the date I was leaving America. Knowing that, they played for time, and I left without getting a cent.

My experiences taught me two things about America: firstly, in a country like America money is everything. It is more important than friendship or honor. Secondly, foreigners are still being unfairly treated. So when we talk about America, we should see both its good and bad sides.

1.The writer’s roommate offered to help him because __________.

A. he thought it was a chance to make some money

B. he felt sorry for the writer

C. he knew the doctor was a very good one

D. he wanted the writer to have a good lawyer

2.A good doctor is necessary for the writer to __________.

A. be properly treated

B. talk with the person responsible for the accident

C. become healthy before he leaves America

D. finally get the responsible party to pay for his injury

3.The word “charge” in this passage means “__________”.

A. be responsible B. be careful

C. ask as a price D. get an answer

4.What can you get from the story?

A. Going to court is something very common in America.

B. Money is more important than other things in the USA.

C. There are more bad sides in America than good sides.

D. One must be very careful while driving a car.

阅读下面的短文,从文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

My good friend

One Friday afternoon in September, Mrs. Ferrara told us that a new student would join the class. “Her name is Lisa,” said Mrs. Ferrara. “You might notice that there is something wrong with her .”

Lisa walked into our on Monday morning. There was a cane(手杖) in her hand. Mrs. Ferrara gave her a seat in the front of the room. Her desk was far away from the windows. Maybe the strong light made her eyes feel . Mrs. Ferrara put a small computer on Lisa’s desk. Lisa used it to make the words in a book look bigger.

Some of the children wanted to help Lisa walk after school. She always said, “Thanks, I don’t need help.” I thought Lisa looked a little . One day, I asked her, “Why are you unhappy, Lisa?” She looked at me for a moment. Then she said, “I my friends in my old school. They know I can do. They know when I need help and when I don’t.”

In October, things began to get . It was time for the chorus (歌咏队) to begin practicing. Lisa and I both joined it. She had a great voice! Lisa also joined the Maths Club. She did very well in Maths! Soon Lisa could help other kids who were not good at . Lisa looked happier than before.

Lisa became very special to me. We visited each other after school. Sometimes at the weekend, our families went out together. We became best friends. I could tell Lisa . She could keep a secret. Of course she was a good friend!

1.A. eyes B. hands C. legs D. feet

2.A. home B. playground C. classroom D. library

3.A. good B. dark C. comfortable D. uncomfortable

4.A. and B. but C. or D. so

5.A. happy B. sad C. bored D. excited

6.A. like B. hate C. miss D. dislike

7.A. how B. why C. where D. what

8.A. better B. worse C. funnier D. cuter

9.A. Maths B. English C. singing D. reading

10.A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything

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