Two good friends, Sam and Jason, met with a car accident on their way home one snowy night. The next morning, Sam woke up blind. His legs were broken. The doctor, Mr Lee, was standing by his bed, looking at him worriedly. When he saw Sam awake, he asked, “How are you feeling, Sam?” Sam smiled and said, “Not bad, Doctor. Thank you very much for doing the special operation(手术).” Mr Lee was moved by Sam. When he was leaving, Sam said, “Please don’t tell Jason about it.” “Well…Well…OK,” Mr Lee replied.

Months later when Jason’s wounds healed(愈合), Sam was still very sick. He couldn’t see or walk. He could do nothing but stay in his wheelchair all day long. At first, Jason stayed with him for a few days. But days later, Jason thought it boring to spend time with a disabled man like Sam. So he went to see Sam less and less. He made new friends. From then on, he didn’t go to visit Sam any more. Sam didn’t have any family or friends except Jason. He felt very sad.

Things went from bad to worse. Sam died a year later. When Jason came, Mr Lee gave him a letter from Sam. In the letter Sam said, “Dear Jason, I am disabled. But I want you to be a healthy man. So I gave my eyes to you so that you can enjoy life as a healthy man. Now you have new friends. I’m glad to see that you are as healthy and happy as usual. I’m glad you live a happy life. You are always my best friend... Sam”. When he finished reading the letter, Mr Lee said, “I have promised that I will keep this a secret until Sam is gone. Now you know it.”

Jason stood there like a stone. Tears ran down his face.

1.The car accident happened ____________.

A. only to Sam B. on a cold evening

C. the next morning D. on the way to work

2.Sam thanked Mr Lee mainly because Mr Lee________________.

A. saved his friend Jason’s life

B. was very kind and friendly to him

C. came to see him early in the morning

D. did the operation according to his wish

3.Which of the following is the correct order of events in the story?

a. Jason made new friends.

b. Sam gave his eyes to Jason.

c. Sam and Jason met with a car accident.

d. Jason felt bored when staying with Sam.

e. Sam died and Jason knew the truth.

A. c--b--d--a--e B. d--c-- b--e—a

C. d--a--c--b--e D. c--d-- b--e—a

4.After we finish reading Sam’s letter, we can infer(推断) that ___________.

A. Sam caused the car accident

B. Sam’s operation was not successful

C. Jason was made blind in the car accident

D. Jason knew how Sam helped him before Sam died

5.From the story, we can conclude(得出结论) that __________.

A. Sam played a joke on Jason

B. Sam always told lies to his friends

C. Sam thought friendship was important

D. Sam regretted doing the operation in the end

People give gifts on many occasions. At weddings(婚礼),people give gifts such as tea sets and tableware (餐具). When someone has a baby, people express their wishes by giving gifts of baby clothes and food.

In western countries, food and drinks are the most traditional gifts for friends. For example, a bottle of champagne is perfect for Christmas. In some Asian countries like China and Japan, tea and wine are common gifts. Greeting cards are excellent gifts for friends and family around the world.

Here are some popular gifts for Christmas and New Year. Let’s have a look.

A message in a bottle—If you want to send a birthday message or a thank- you note, why not write on a piece of paper and put it inside a glass bottle? The person who receives this special gift will remember the words forever.

A Christmas stocking—People will look forward to seeing it each Christmas. It is a very traditional and useful Christmas gift. Many people hang the stocking up in their rooms as a decoration.

A necklace (项链) with a name—This is a special and popular gift among mothers and young people. For example, a mother can put her child’s name on the necklace. It seems that the necklace can bring her child close to her heart.

1.If your friend Lisa has a new baby, you may sent____.

A.school things

B.tea sets and table ware

C.baby clothes and food

D.birthday cards

2.From the passage we learn champagne is a kind of____.

A.drink B.food

C.card D.furniture

3.____are common gifts in some Asian countries.

A.Excellent books B.Tea and wine

C.Greeting cards D.Thank-you notes

4.Mrs. Green likes the necklace with her child’s name because____.

A.it can bring good luck to her

B.it is a traditional and useful gift

C.it is a fashionable gift for parents

D.it may make her child close to her heart

5.Please choose the best title for this passage____.

A.Choose a perfect present

B.How to celebrate New Year

C.How to celebrate Christmas

D.The festivals in China

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