I was _________when I saw him picking more bottles until the trolley was full. “Why so many bottles?” I asked. He smiled and said, “These are for the street ____________. Today, I want to be a Santa for them.”

I said, “Well, it’s too _________for you to be a Santa. It is still in June and Christmas comes in December.

He ___________at me and said, “I want to be Mr. Santa for dogs in June. Santa is a symbol of surprises and __________. He comes in December as we _________him around Christmas. But in real life, there is a Santa in us, no matter which month it is. When you helped me by getting a trolley, there was a hidden Santa in you. When we offer a(n) _________to someone who is caught in the rain, we are being Santa there. So when you help others or get help from others, just think that Santa is around us by __________love and joy.”

【1】A.vegetableB.breadC.milkD.fish

【2】A.hadB.soldC.neededD.brought

【3】A.sadB.angryC.excitedD.surprised

【4】A.catsB.dogsC.friendsD.children

【5】A.easyB.sillyC.earlyD.lovely

【6】A.pointedB.laughedC.shoutedD.smiled

【7】A.loveB.successC.courageD.friendship

【8】A.callB.showC.expectD.invite

【9】A.bottleB.cameraC.trolleyD.umbrella

【10】A.facingB.storingC.spreadingD.collecting

In the fight against the new coronavirus, Chinese people have come up with creative solutions to different problems.

All for masks（面罩）

During the outbreak, medical supplies (供应) like masks are needed by ___________people. And their prices become higher and higher. _____________production, over 3,000 Chinese companies have changed their production lines to make medical equipment.

For example, a company that ___________make clothes spent 55 hours changing their production lines and is now able to make 1,200 protective medical suits every day. Several automakers in China have also turned ___________production lines into mask-making lines. Guangzhou Automobile is now able to make one ___________masks per day.

Amazing speed

In cities like Wuhan ___________have large numbers of infected people, more hospital beds are needed. The _______way to solve this problem is to build makeshift hospitals.

Within less than 15 days, two hospitals ___________. They provide about 2,600 beds.

The amazing speed impressed many people _______________the world.

“China has a record of getting things done fast even for monumental projects like this,” said Yanzhong Huang, one of ______________senior officers for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations. “This is very hard for Westerners to imagine,” Huang added.

【1】A.fewB.littleC.muchD.many

【2】A.IncreaseB.IncreasingC.IncreasedD.To increase

【3】A.use toB.uses toC.used toD.is used to

【4】A.itB.theyC.itsD.their

【5】A.millionB.millionsC.million ofD.millions of

【6】A.whoB.whatC.whichD.whose

【7】A.quickB.quickestC.quicklyD.most quickly

【8】A.finishedB.were finishedC.were finishingD.have finished

【9】A.aboveB.amongC.aroundD.against

【10】A.aB.anC.theD./

BLACK FRIDAY

You probably know about Singles Day (November 11) in China. On this day, people usually stay up very late at night to shop online in order to 【1】a lot of money. Well, the US has something similar called Black Friday.

Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving. Last year it fell 【2】November 29. It's the start of the holiday shopping season and most people don’t have to go to work that day. So they start to think about what gifts they want to 【3】for Christmas.

While Singles Day is usually for online 【4】, a lot of shopping on Black Friday is done at actual stores. Shoppers look for things especially on electronic products, 【5】as televisions, computers and video game systems. These things usually have 【6】prices, but on this day, a few of them are sold at the very low sale prices. So people often fight over these things.

Some people will 【7】in line for hours before midnight when stores finally open. People camp out in the cold and sometimes get hurt 【8】the doors are opened and people rush in.

But lately a few stores will start sales even 【9】on Thanksgiving Day. They do this to hopefully get 【10】shoppers and stay ahead of the competition.

So what was wrong?

Oscar was sad because there was one very, very, hugely important person who was missing today-his beloved Grandma Rose.Last year she fell ill and then one day she just wasn't there.

“Grandma's gone, but she still loves you very much,” mom explained.

“I miss Grandma rose,”Oscar said.

“Well, Grandma has a present for you!”

A present from Grandma? How?

Mom pressed play on the CD player, and Oscar heard his grandmother's voice!

“My dear Oscar,”the recording began.I'm sorry I can't be there with you today to celebrate such an exciting day, but I'm with you in spirit.I'm with you all the time.As for your birthday present, I'd like to tell you about the day you were born, which was the very first day I met you.That was exactly eight years ago.What a tiny little thing you were back then! The doctor hardly had time to pick you up before you started to make sounds! Every doctor waits for the baby to cry.to make sure the baby is healthy, but you, Oscar, you changed the rules on them.Your mother doesn't remember this because she was so tired, but I will never forget it.You opened your mouth, and you gave a little laugh! That's right, you laughed! And only then did you open your mouth wider to start crying like all the rest of the babies in the hospital.I hope you remember this story for the rest of your life,young man,”Grandma Rose continued . “This is the beginning of your oral history!My present to you!”

Oscar couldn't believe his ears.Wis own Grandma Rose was telling him a story he had never heard before.A big smile grew across Oscar's face What a special birthday this had turned out to be!

【1】What was Grandma Rose doing when Oscar had his eighth birthday party?

A.She was dead.B.She was lying in bed.

C.She was waiting in the hospital.D.She was coming home for the party.

【2】To Grandma Rose, why was Oscar so special when he was born?

A.He didn't make a sound.B.He didn't laugh but cried.

C.He laughed before started to cry.D.He cried because the doctor didn't pick him up.

【3】According to the passage, which present is the most valuable to Oscar?

A.The little dog.B.The bracelet.

C.The recording.D.The birthday part.

【4】In the last paragraph, Oscar smiled because_______.

A.he had forgotten Grandma Rose.

B.he had got so many expensive gifts on his birthday.

C.the recording had told him a special story of his mother.

D.the recording had brought Grandma s love back to him.

【5】What is the best title of the story?

A.A sad little boy.B.A boring birthday party.

C.The history of Oscar.D.An unforgettable present.

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How to learn well online

The novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak has seriously influenced our normal life.

Build a Story: This team game is about building a story from some pictures. Each team is supposed to build a story according to the pictures given to each of its members. On understanding what each picture means, the team need to put the picture in order. The team that is the first to build the story wins.

Team Craft(剪纸): For this activity, the class is put into groups of three or four members. Each team is given some art materials like color pens, art paper and a knife. Each team should come up with something creative and special. The one who finishes first or does the best in making craft will be the winner.

Team Sports: Outdoor activities and sports are some of the best team games for schools. Volleyball, soccer and basketball are some of the very interesting team games. Exercise mixed with fun is one of the most important interests of playing sports.

Dog and Bone(骨头): This is played between two teams. The teams line up in front of each other. In team A, each member is given a different number. The same numbers are used for team B. An object is placed in an area between the two teams. The host(主持人) of the game calls out a number, the members with the same number from both teams rush to get the object. The member, who gets the “bone” first, make a point for his/her team.

【1】What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.Team sports.B.Team games.C.Building a story.D.Team art.

【2】How can we build a story according to the second paragraph?

A.To put the pictures in order.B.To say a sentence one by one.

C.To talk about the same picture.D.To talk about different pictures.

【3】In which game do you have to use color pens and a knife?

A.Dog and the bone.B.Playing volleyball.

C.Team craft.D.Build a story.

【4】What is the “bone” in the game Dog and Bone?

A.The child who gets the object first.B.The same number from both teams.

C.The game that the children play.D.The object between the two teams.

The deer was trying to lead her children out when she saw a tiger at a distance coming back.It was dangerous to go out now.She thought of a plan.The tiger had come closer to the cave.The deer raised her voice and shouted, “My dear children, don't cry. I shall capture a tiger for you to._________ You can have a good dinner.”

The tiger heard these words and thought,“A_________animal is waiting inside to capture me.I shall run away to escape death.”

A fox saw the tiger and asked, “Why are you running?”

The tiger said, “My friend, a powerful animal is in my_________.The young ones are crying for a_________to eat.The mother is promising to capture one for them.So, I am running away.”

“Don't be afraid.No animal is_________than you.You're the king of the forest.Lets go together to find out.”

“I don't want to take a chance.You may run away, and I will be left alone to die.”

The fox said, “Trust me.Let's tie our tails together.Then I won't be able to_________you.”The tiger finally agreed.

The deer saw the tiger returning with the fox.She again shouted, “Children, I requested my friend to capture a tiger for us.Look! The fox has caught a tiger.He has_________the tiger's tail to his to prevent the tiger from escaping.We will soon have the tiger for our dinner.”

Hearing this , the tiger was sure the fox had lied to him.So the tiger decided to escape . He_________forgot about the fox.In the escape the fox was caught between two rocks.The tiger pulled with all his energy, and his____________got cut.The fox was killed.The tailless tiger ran away to another part of the forest.The deer and her young ones safely left the tiger's cave.

【1】A.powerfulB.frightenedC.excitedD.pleased

【2】A.seeB.eatC.playD.ride

【3】A.safeB.happyC.youngD.dangerous

【4】A.wayB.caveC.forestD.mountain

【5】A.foxB.deerC.tigerD.rabbit

【6】A.strongerB.angrierC.weakerD.happier

【7】A.trustB.leaveC.requestD.capture

【8】A.ledB.tiedC.takenD.pulled

【9】A.safelyB.happilyC.thankfullyD.completely

【10】A.legB.rockC.tailD.bone

The government suggested that its people stay indoors and not open windows during the dust storm. It will be the second time this month that the capital has been hit by smog and dust storm.

Shanxi and Gansu provinces, and Xinjiang and Ningxia and Inner Mongolia are also expected to have dusty weather over the weekend, according to the National Meteorological Center on Friday.

The center asked people to wear face masks if they go out, and added that children and the old should stay indoors. Meanwhile, the storm will also bring a lower temperature in most parts of northern China.

Liu Yi, a Beijinger who just gave birth to a baby girl last week, said she couldn’t know what to do in the bad environment. “I can’t go out. And I can’t even open the window and breathe some fresh air.” she said.

Lu Yao, who had to go to work in the Wangfujing area in Beijing, wore a face mask when he was at work. “It is a tragedy(悲剧), with Friday in storm and Saturday in sand,” he said, adding his 4-year-old son has been coughing since early this month.

Yang Ping, a doctor in Hebei Province People’s Hospital, said there is no room for more children who have respiratory(呼吸的) problems.

Wang Yaqiang, a famous meteorologist, said the smoggy and dusty days might become normal weather, if the pollutant emissions(排放) don’t go down.

【1】How many areas are going to be dusty over the weekend?

A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.D.Six.

【2】The underlined words “face masks” mean “________” in Chinese.

A.口罩B.头罩C.帽子D.袜子

【3】How did Liu Yi think of the environment?

A.Pleased.B.Worried.C.Excited.D.Surprised.

【4】From the passage, we can infer(推断) that ________.

A.Lu Yao’s son stayed at home, so he had no trouble.B.Yang Ping works in a hospital in Beijing.

C.Liu Yi has a 4-year-old girl.D.Wang Yaqiang’s work is about the weather.

Multi-meaning words have the same pronunciation with different meanings. For example, let's look at the word “ball” You could have a “ball” which means you would have a good time. You could toss a “ball” which means you throw an object. You could be on the “ball” which means you know what is happening. You could go to a “ball” which means a dance.

_______Take the word “can”. You “can” ride a bike which means you are able to ride a bike. You have a “can” of soup which means the soup is in a round-shaped holder. You can do the “can-can” which is a dance from the 1920s. And you might get “canned” if you do a poor job at work, which means you might lose your job.

How about “fly”? You can “fly” that is on your food in your house. Or, you can “fly by the seat of your pants” which means you don't make a plan before taking an action. And, you know that the “fly” of the zipper.

There are hundreds of words that are multi-meaning words. The word “set” has more meanings than any other word in the English language. When you have time, why don't you try to think of all the ways the word “set” is used?

If you look at the title of this book Can a Fly, Fly? …you know that the answer is “Yes” because you have seen an insect named a “fly” go up in the air and move around through the air …which is what “fly” means. Can a Fly, Fly? Of course, it can!

【1】If Tom is often late for work and fails to finish his tasks, he will___________.

A.do the can-canB.get cannedC.be on the ballD.go to a ball

【2】From the passage, we know “__________” has the most meanings in the English language.

A.ballB.canC.setD.fly

【3】Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in paragraph 3?

A.Let's try another word.B.Let's make a word list.

C.Here's a survey report.D.Here's the guessing game.

【1】In his ________, I.M. Pei(贝聿铭) designed Suzhou Museum for his hometown. (eighty)

【2】Do you have any difficulty ________ with your deaf uncle? (chat)

【3】It is reported that the number of working________ is becoming larger and larger. (wife)

【4】Every child wants to be the________ of their family. (proud)

【5】He works ________ all day on his new book. (energy)

【6】There are many________ eating on the hill. (sheep)

【7】We must________ our unity (团结) in the face of powerful enemies.(strong)

【8】He is used to________ a cup of tea first after getting up. (have)

【9】Nothing is a waste if we have a ________ mind. (create)

【10】The ________won’t feel that lonely if everyone can do something to help them. (able)