Three years ago, when my co-worker, Andrea, asked if I’d like to come to a clothing exchange, I was confused. “What s that?” I asked. “A group of us who are about the same size are getting together to exchange clothes that we don’t often wear but are really in good condition,” she explained. “Count me in!” I said immediately.

That night, I sorted through my closet, finding shirts, skirts and pants I hadn’t worn for months—or years! I looked at the clothes I’d grown tired of and wondered if anyone would want them. When I arrived at Andrea’s, I found a group of co-workers— and piles of clothes scattered(散落) around the living room. I also found nice homemade food and wine to enjoy. We chatted for a while, and then the exchange began. We drew lots, each taking turns selecting from the piles. Hey! I noticed. There went my blouse…and my jacket! I guessed my “tired” clothes did look special to new eyes. w_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m

Then, the floor was open to everyone and a free-for-all followed as we ran around choosing and trying things on. And as our choices were made, we came back to the dining room to eat and talk. I left that night with nearly as many items as I’d brought—including a green silk evening dress I knew my daughter would love to dress up in —and the memory of an evening with a group of really special women.

Now our “Exchange club” has become a tradition and we exchange everything from kitchen gadgets(小器具) to houseplants, recipes(菜谱) and unwanted Christmas presents! w w w.k s 5 u.c o m

Best of all, we’ve exchanged the “stuff” of our lives and we’ve exchanged our polite office acquaintance(相识)for real friendship-and for me, that’s been the most precious exchange of all.

How did the author feel about her first clothing exchange? w_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m

A.Proud.       B.Confused.        C.Funny.        D.Satisfied.

What do we know about the Exchange Club?

A.It has become popular in their community.

B.It has enlarged its contents to exchange. w w w.k s 5 u.c o m

C.It has only offered a place for women to chat.

D.It has attracted many new members now.

The author thought the most valuable thing she got form the Exchange Club was______.

A.their friendship between each other

B.the reuse of their old daily things

C.the polite office acquaintance

D.the spirit of getting through the difficult time

This passage is mainly about_____.w_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m

A.a special experience                B.a special friendship

C.a special club                     D.some special women

Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,”said Christie.

Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I'll watch her other

three. And when she watches two of mine, I'll take someone out.w The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie's daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “she's like a different child when there's no one else around,” Christie shared with me quietly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn't have to make an effort to gain attention.

    Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering(口吃的) son, Tom, doesn't stutter once during our activities since he doesn't have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam who's always follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.

    The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child--talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves(应得到) to be an only child at least once in a while.

What is the text mainly about?w

A. The basic needs of children.

B. The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.

C. The happy life of two families.

D. The experience of the only child being with mother.

Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were ________.

A. happy     B. curious   C. regretful   D. friendly

What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?

A. Tom has less difficulty in speaking.     B. Sam holds her hand more often.

C. The boys become better followers.      D. The daughter acts like a leader.

The author seems to believe that ________.

A. having brothers and sisters is fun       B. it's tiring to look after three children

C. every child needs parents' full attention  D. parents should watch others' children

短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断:如无错误,在该行右边的横线上画一个(√); 如有错误(每行只有一个错误),则按下列情况改正:

该行多一个词: 把多余的词用斜线划掉(\),在右边的横线上写出该词,并也用斜线划掉。

该行缺一词:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。

该行错一词:在错的词下划一横线,在该行右边的横线上写出改正后的词。

注意: 原行没有错的不要改。

 

My aunt lives in a village far from my town.

Last year she came to visit us brought me a           1.             

little dog for my birthday present. It was a little black2.              

dog with white spots on. It was so lovely that I      3.              

liked it at once. Every day after school I played the 4.              

dog and it gave me much more pleasure. I was glad     5.             

to have it as my company. One day the dog went away   6.              

and never came back again. All my families were out searching     7.              

for it but it was nowhere to found. How I worried     8.              

about it all those days. A week later a letter came about w.w.w.zxxk.c.o.m    9.              

my aunt saying that the little dog had returned       10.             

 

 

 

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