There once was a place  36  all the people were happy and  37 . Everyone was friendly and neighborly. Even the dogs and cats  38  together.
Then one day a stranger was seen  39  toward the village: a tall, tall stranger. As the stranger, who was a giant,  40  closer and closer, the people all ran into their houses and wouldn't come out.
The giant  41  the village. He was enormous, towering over everything.  42  a little girl stepped out on her porch. She jumped down from her porch. Her family yelled, "STOP! COME BACK! That's a giant!" But she didn't stop. She began to walk  43  the giant.
The strangest thing  44  . As the child walked toward the giant, he grew  45  . Soon he was the same size as the girl. As she came beside the giant, she  46  him. She stooped down and gently  47  the giant up in her hands, asking, "What's your name?"
The giant whispered, "My name is F-E-A-R! Help me!! I have a terrible  48  . I guess I look strange. When I meet people they are afraid of me. And when people are afraid of me, I suddenly grow into a giant and everybody runs away from me. YOU are not afraid of me, so I stayed small. Do you  49  it? It's crazy! Please help me!"
"I can take you for a walk through our village," the girl responded. "I want everyone to hear of your problem. When they know the truth, they will no  50  be afraid of you. While we are going from house to house you can look at me  51  , and then you will stay the same size as you are now.
"But  52  we go, let's change your name. What do you want to be called? YOU should not be called FEAR, because YOU are not afraid. It's the people who look at you  53  fear you. That's what causes you to grow into a giant."
"Will you hold my hand  54  ? If I get scared I'll shut my eyes. Oh, and will you please call me  55  ." 

【小题1】
A.whichB.for whichC.whenD.where
【小题2】
A.satisfyingB.contentC.sadD.miserable
【小题3】
A.playedB.fightedC.quarreledD.laughed
【小题4】
A.walkB.walkingC.walkedD.having walked
【小题5】
A.comingB.to comeC.cameD.having come
【小题6】
A.destroyedB.cameC.pulled downD.entered
【小题7】
A.For the momentB.All of a sudden
C.In the balanceD.In other words
【小题8】
A.towardB.inC.onD.by
【小题9】
A.occurred toB.occurringC.happenedD.take place
【小题10】
A.bigger and biggerB.weaker and weaker
C.narrower and narrowerD.smaller and smaller
【小题11】
A.towered overB.was under the shadow of
C.was afraid ofD.fighted against
【小题12】
A.broughtB.pickedC.setD.put
【小题13】
A.disasterB.situationC.problemD.catastrophe
【小题14】
A.receiveB.getC.attainD.obtain
【小题15】
A.moreB.longerC.lengthD.much
【小题16】
A.for a whileB.in a minuteC.all the timeD.the whole day
【小题17】
A.untilB.afterC.beforeD.when
【小题18】
A.whatB.whichC.whoD.whom
【小题19】
A.gentlyB.slightlyC.abruptlyD.delightly
【小题20】
A.ENEMYB.FOEC.PALD.OPPONENT

Americans use many expressions with the word “dog”. People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for lead a different kind of life. The expression “to lead a dog’s life” describes a person who has an unhappy existence.
Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.
Doghouse provide shelter but they can be cold and lonely in the winter. Husbands and wives use this doghouse term when they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might get angry at her husband for coming home late or forgetting their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse. However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems. He might decide to let sleeping dogs lie.
Dog expressions also are used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.
【小题1】The passage tells us something about________.

A.dogs and their lifeB.the expressions that describe dogs
C.the meaning of expressions with the word “dog”D.the structures of dog expressions
【小题2】 By saying _______, we compare people to dogs in bad ways.
A.“meaner than a junkyard dog”B.“to work like a dog”
C.“teach an old dog new tricks”D.“as sick as a dog”
【小题3】By saying ________, we mean every person enjoys a successful period in life.
A.“he lives in a dog-eat-dog world”B.“he leads a dog’s life”
C.“he is in the doghouse”D.“every dog has its day”
【小题4】 If we advise the others to leave things alone and not create more problems, we say_______.
A.“become sick as a dog”B.“rain cats and dogs”
C.“let sleeping dogs lie”D.“stay in the doghouse”
【小题5】 It has been really hot these days, as _______.
A.it rains cats and dogsB.we are having the dog days of summer
C.we’re leading a dog’s lifeD.we’re in the dog’s house

If English is not your first language, it is a good idea to take English language classes to improve your written and spoken communication skills. There are many ways to learn English. You can learn from a book, a DVD, on the Internet or by attending classes. One of the most successful ways to improve your English is to join a course in a country where English is widely spoken. The more you practice, the more you will learn. But why learn the English language? English is an important language for anyone who is planning to travel or become involved in business.
Many people love travelling, but if their English is poor, it can be difficult to understand signs, read directions and make themselves understood. Before travelling, it is important to understand the culture and customs of the places you visit. Learning basic English before you travel will help you to understand these customs and avoid mistakes that could be embarrassing. When you are travelling, you will also enjoy meeting new people. If you can speak English, you will have a better chance of being able to communicate with the people you meet. Many of your new friends will speak English and others will have English as a second language. Without English, your friendships will be limited as you travel around the world.
If you are involved in business, it is important to be able to communicate in English. The Internet, world travel and modern communication systems have made the world seem like a much smaller place. These days business people interact with customers and other business people from all over the world. That makes your English language skills more important than ever. There are many English language courses that major in business communications. Improving your English skills is one of the best things you could ever do to increase your chances of business success.
【小题1】What kind of people is English important to according to the passage?

A.Travelers.B.Teachers.C.Students.D.Language experts.
【小题2】Which of the following is the best way to learn English well?
A.Travelling around the world with English-speakers.
B.Taking a course in an English-speaking country.
C.Learning from all kinds of books or DVDs.
D.Learning on the Internet by yourselves.
【小题3】According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the aim of learning basic English?
A.To research the causes of cultural differences.
B.To understand the customs of your destination.
C.To avoid embarrassing mistakes on your journey.
D.To have more opportunities to communicate with others.
【小题4】 What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A.The more you practice, the more you will learn.
B.Doing business helps to improve your communication skills.
C.English is important for anyone who is involved in business.
D.The Internet has made the world become smaller and smaller.
【小题5】We can infer from the passage that _____.
A.learning English well will make you achieve goals more easily
B.learning English only aims at achieving business success
C.without learning English, your friendships will be limited wherever you are
D.you needn’t learn English if you don’t want to travel

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