Sophie's World

Several days went by without any word from the philosophy(哲学)teacher. Tomorrow was Thursday, May 17-Nowway's National Day. School would be closed on the 18th as well. As they walked home after school, Joanna suddenly said, “Let's go camping! ”

Sophie's immediate reaction(反应)was that she couldn't be away from the house for long. But then she said, “Sure, why not?"

A couple of hours later, Joanna arrived at Sophie's door with a large backpack. Sophie had packed hers as well, and she also had a tent.

When Sophie's mother got home around five o'clock, she gave them a sermon (指导)about what they must and must not do. She also insisted on knowing where they were going to set up camp.

They told her they planned to head for Grouse Top. They might be lucky enough to hear the mating call of the grouse(松鸡)next morning.

Sophie had a secret motive(动机)for choosing that particular spot. She thought that Grouse Top must be pretty close to the major's cabin(少校的木屋). Something was driving her to return to it, but she didn't dare to go alone. he two girls walked down the path that led from the little cul-de-sac(street open at one end only)just beyond Sophie's garden gate. They chatted about this and that, and Sophie enjoyed taking a little time off from everything having to do with philosophy.

By eight o'clock they had set up their tent in the open air by Grouse Top. They had prepared themselves for the night. When they had eaten their sandwiches, Sophie asked, “Have you ever heard of the major's cabin?"

“The major's cabin?"

“There is a but in the woods somewhere near here... by a little lake. A strange man lived there once, a major.”

“Does anyone live there now?"

“Do you want to go and see?"

Joanna was not full of interest, but in the end they set out. The sun was low in the sky.

1.Both Joanna and Sophie decided to ___________during their holiday.

A.play games online B.go to the cinema

C.visit their friends D.go camping

2.How did Sophie's mother feel about their plan?

A.Surprised. B.Satisfied. C.Worried. D.Regretted.

3.What can we know from the passage?

A.Their holiday would last more than a week.

B.They talked a lot about philosophy on the road.

C.Joanna wouldn't go to the major's cabin with Sophie.

D.Sophie had probably been to the major's cabin before.

B. Choose the best answer to complete the passage(选择最恰当的答案,完成短文):

There was once a wise(英明的) old woman who lived on the hill. All the children used to go and ask her questions. She always gave them __________answers.

There was a little boy among the children. One day he caught a little bird and held it in his hands without anybody seeing it. Suddenly he had an idea and asked his friends to go with him.

“Let’s __________ the old woman," he said.“I ’ll ask her what I'm holding in my hands. Of course,she'll answer that I have a bird. Then I will ask her if the bird is alive or dead. If she says the bird is dead,I'll __________ my hands and let the bird fly away. If she says the bird is alive, I'Il quickly crush it and show her the dead bird. Either way,she' ll be wrong.”

The children agreed that this was a clever plan.So up the hill they all went to the old woman's house.

“Granny, we have a _________ for you, ” they all shouted

“What's in my hands? "asked the little boy.

“Well, of course it must be a bird, "answered the old woman.

“But is it alive or dead?" the boy asked__________.

All the boys _________ her answer and got ready to laugh at her.

The old woman thought for a moment and then answered,"It is up to you, my child. If you're kind enough, it’ll be alive.”

1.A.funny B.right C.impolite D.wrong

2.A.play a trick on B.make friends with C.pay a visit to D.take care of

3.A.raise B.shake C.open D.kill

4.A.ticket B.bird C.present D.question

5.A.excitedly B.worriedly C.calmly D.seriously

6.A.listened to B.waited for C.thought of D.took off

The students have given Miss Chan the following.

Passage 1 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

It is an interesting story about a girl named Alice, who follows the WhiteRabbit down a rabbit hole and finds herself in Wonderland. She not only finds the White Rabbit, but also meets other animals such as the Dormouse and theCaterpillar. During her adventure, Alice eats and drinks things that make her changein size. At last, Alice enters a garden, where she happens tosee a trial (审判). The Knave of Hearts is accused of (被指控)stealing the Queen of Hearts’ tarts (甜馅饼), while the King of Hearts is the judge. As Alice argues with the Queen, the Queen becomes angry withAlice and orders her men to kill her. In the end, Alice grows into a huge size and knocks overthe playing cards. Suddenly, Alice wakes from her dream.

The classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll, anEnglish author, was fantastic and entertaining. It took you to a worldof fantasy. The entire storyline is so imaginative. Alice, with her pleasant personalityis attractive. It is one of the classics needed to complete your bookshelf.

Ada Lee, IA

Passage2 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

It is an interesting story about a girl named Dorothy, who is taken away fromher home in a storm and finds herself in the Land of Oz. Dorothy, together with hercompanionsthe Tin Woodman who wants a heart, the Scarecrow who wants a brain and the Cowardly Lion who wants courage, journeys in search of the wizard inorder to return home. After facing many difficulties, they successfully meet theGreat Oz, who in fact is not a wizard. However, the old man gives the Scarecrow a brain made of pins and needles, the Tin Woodman a heart made of silk and filled with sawdust and the Cowardly Lion a bottle of courage. In the end, Dorothy finallygets home to where her aunt and uncle live. They are very glad to find her safe and sound.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum, is an enjoyableAmerican classic. What I loved most were Dorothy’s trustworthy friends, who werealways there when Dorothy needed help. Dorothy is also loved by everyone for her sweetness and honesty. If you have not read it, why don't you give yourself a treat?

Tony Wong, IB

1.What is common between two passages?

① they are about adventures ② the main characters are female

③ the authors were born in America ④they are both classic

A.①and② only B.② and④only

C.①、②and④ D.all of the above.

2.Finally, Alice beat the Queen of Hearts and her playing cards by________.

A.arguing with the Queen B.changing her size

C.asking the White Rabbit for help D.waking from her dream

3.The Tin Woodman finally gets________ from the Great Oz.

A.the Queen of Hearts’ tarts B.a brain made of pins and needles

C.a bottle of courage D.a heart made of silk and filled with sawdust

4.The underlined word “companions” in the text means “________”.

A.classmates B.friends C.relatives D.enemies

5.There are ________ characters in the story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

A.4 B.5 C.6 D.7

6.You have probably read two________.

A.interviews B.news reports

C.advertisements D.book reviews

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