(2015 •内蒙古呼和浩特)

   A group of reporters asked a group of 4-to-8-year-old children this question, <fWhat does love meanT^ The answers were surprising. The children would answer like they did below.

   Rebecca—age 8

   “When my grandmother hurt her knees,she couldn’t bend (弯腰) over and paint her toenails (脚趾甲) any more. So my grandfather would do it for her all the time,even when his hands hurt,too. That's love. ” 

   Samantha—age 6

   “Love is when someone hurts you,and you get so mad but you don't shout at her because you know it would hurt her feelings. ”

   Terry—age 4

   “Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired. ”

   Bethany—age 4

   “I let my big sister pick on (捉弄) me because my mom says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her. ”

   Lauren—age 4

   “I know my elder sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new clothes. ”

   Elaine—age 5

   “Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken. ”

   Clear—age 5

   “My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night. ”

   Jessica—age 8

   “You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it,you should say it a lot. People forget. ”

1. The passage mainly tells us about .

   A. what “life” means to children   B. what “family” means to children

   C. what “friendship” means to children   D. what “love” means to children

2. Who told us the love between Mom and Dad?

   A. Clear. B. Elaine. C. Rebecca. D. Lauren.

3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. Rebecca's grandmother ever couldn’t bend over.

   B. Bethany wants to be picked on by any other person.

   C. Samantha says if you love someone,even though he makes you angry,you don't shout at him.

   D. Lauren prefers to wear her sister's old clothes.

4. What does Jessica mean about love?

   A. Too much love is no love. B. You should say love more often.

   C. You mean what you think. D. Say love more often if you have it.

5. What is love according to Terry?

   A. Love is the care between husband and wife. B. Love is a rest when you are tired.

   C. Love is what cheers you up when you are tired. D. Love is a kiss from parents.

完形填空(每小题1分，共l0分) (2014 •河北) 

   Have you ever offered a helping hand to those who are in trouble?

   One day,two 1 were walking along the road to school when they saw an old woman carrying a large basket of pears. They thought the woman looked very 2 . They went up to her and said ,“Are you going to town? If you are,we will help carry your basket. ”

   “Thank you，”3 the woman. “You are very kind. You see I'm weak and ill. ” Then she told them that she was now going to the market to 4 the pears which grew on the only tree in her little garden.

   “We are both going to the 5 ,” said the boys. “Let us have the basket. ” And they took hold of it,one each side. They walked 6 with the heavy basket,but happily.

   The other day,I saw a little girl stop and 7 a piece of orange peel (皮) ，which she threw into the dustbin (垃圾桶) . “I wish 8 would throw that on the sidewalk ,” said she. “Someone may step on it and fall. ”

   Perhaps some may say that these are not 9 things. That is right. But such a little thing shows that you have a thoughtful mind and a feeling heart. We must not wait for the 10 to do great things. We must begin with little things of love.

1. A. boys   B. girls   C. men   D. women

2. A. bored   B. tired   C. pleased   D. surprised

3. A. asked   B. told   C. replied   D. spoke

4. A. bring   B. buy   C. take   D. sell

5. A. town   B. market   C. garden   D. school

6. A. weakly   B. quickly   C. slowly   D. quietly

7. A. take out   B. cut off   C. put down   D. pick up

8. A. nobody   B. everybody   C. somebody   D. anybody

9. A. little   B. good   C. great   D. bad

10. A. pay   B. time   C. advice   D. love

10. (2015 •江苏南京) It's important for us to protect nature because we its rich resources to live.

   A. depend on   B. leave for   C. give up   D. lead to

9. (2015 •湖北荆门) 一Mike,have you ever been to the Water Park with your sister?

— of us has. We’ll plan to go there together this weekend.

   A. Neither   B. None   C. All   D. Both

8. One of the best ways for people to keep healthy is to good eating habits.

   A. grow   B. develop   C. take   D. show

7. eat safely,I think we had better make some food by ourselves instead of buying some.

   A. As a result   B. Because of   C. In order to   D. Thanks to

6. (2015 •湖北鄂州)

—Would you please provide us some information about the school sports meeting?

—Sure. It’s said that it will start the morning of September 20th.

   A. for;on   B. with; on   C. for; in   D. with; in

5. —Could I borrow your English book,please?

   A. Of course you can   B. It doesn’t matter   C. Yes,Td love to   D. No,thank you

4. (2014 •山东冬庄) —Will you open the door?

--.

   A. All right. B. It's right. C. That's all right. D. Quite right.

3. (2014 •重庆 A 卷) Your uncle will come to see you as soon as he here.

   A. arrives   B. arrived   C. will arrive   D. is arriving