A Talking Fish

One afternoon last summer, Mr. Stow went to a fishman to buy fish for his supper, because a friend of his would come to have supper with him that evening.

It was hot, and most of the fish were not so good, but the fishman said, “Sir, all of my fish are good and fresh. Would you like some?” Mr. Stow held one fish up to his nose and smelled it. “Why do you smell that fish? Do you think it bad?” asked the fishman. “No, I didn’t smell it.” “Then what did you do with your face so close to the fish?” asked the fishman. “I didn’t smell the fish, I only talked to it,” said Mr. Stow. “What did the fish say to you?” “He said he didn’t know the latest news of the river , because he was out of the river for more than a week.”

根据短文内容判断正(T)误(F)。

1.The story happened last year.

2.Mr. Stow wanted to buy fish for his supper.

3.The weather was not hot that day.

4.Most of the fish were not so good.

5.Mr. Stow didn’t buy the fish that day.

American black bears appear in a variety of colors despite(尽管) their name. In the eastern part, most of these bears have shiny black fur, but in the west they grow brown, red, or even yellow coats. To the north, the black bear is actually gray or white in color. Even in the same litter(胎), both brown and black furred bears may be born.

Black bears are the smallest of all American bears, ranging in length from five to six feet, weighing from three hundred to five hundred pounds. Their eyes and ears are small and their eyesight and hearing are not as good as their sense of smell. Like all bears, the black bear is timid and rarely dangerous, but if attacked, most can climb trees or cover ground at great speed. When angry or frightened, they are formidable(可怕的) enemies.

Black bears feed on leaves, roots, fruit, insects, fish, and even larger animals. One of the most interesting characteristics of bears, including the black bear, is their winter sleep. Unlike squirrels and many other woodland animals, bears do not actually sleep through the winter months. Although the bear does not eat during the winter months, sustaining(维持) itself from body fat, its temperature remains almost normal, and it breathes regularly four or five times per minute.

Most black bears live alone, except during the mating(交配) season. They prefer to live in caves. Baby black bears are born in January or February after a gestation(怀孕) period of six to nine months, and they stay with their mother until they are fully grown or about one and a half years old. Black bears can live as long as thirty years in the wild, and even longer in some nature reserves.

1.American black bears may have ___________ colours according to the passage.

A．four             B．five              C．six               D．seven

2.Black bears have a good sense of _________.

A．hearing           B．smell             C．eyesight          D．taste

3.Which of the following statements is RIGHT?

A．Black bears sleep through the winter months.

B．Black bears can live up to 30 years old.

C．Black bears are the smallest bears in the world.

D．Most black bears live in a group.

4.What does the underlined word “enemies” refer to?

A．Black bears’ enemies.                  B．Black bears.

C．Other large animals.                     D．American bears.

5.We cannot read the passage ___________.

A．in a newspaper                         B．on the Internet

C．in a book                              D．in an advertisement

Peter's uncle lived in the country. Once Peter went to stay with him for a few weeks. When they went for a walk or for a drive in the car and they passed somebody ,his uncle waved. Peter was surprised and said, “Uncle George, you know everybody here. Where did you meet them all?”
“I don't know all these people,” said his uncle                
“Then why do you wave to them?” asked Peter.?                 
“Well, Peter,” answered his uncle, “when I wave to someone and he knows me, he is happy. He goes on his journey with a happier heart. But when I wave to some one and he doesn't know me, he is surprised and says to himself, ‘Who is that man? Why did he wave to me?’ So he has something to think about during the rest of his journey, and that makes his journey seem shorter. So I make everyone happy.
【小题1】Peter was surprised that his uncle _______

Swimming is very popular in the world. Most people like swimming in summer, even in the other three seasons. Water makes people feel cool and swimming makes people keep healthy.

If you swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. A lot of people died when they were enjoying themselves in the water, and most of them were students. Now some people are not careful enough in swimming. They often think they can swim so well that nothing will happen to them in water. If you go swimming in summer, don’t forget that a lot of good swimmers have died in water. They died not because they couldn’t swim, but because of their carelessness (粗心). Don’t get into water when you are alone. If there is a “No Swimming” sign（标记）, don’t get into water. If you remember these, swimming will be safe and enjoyable (舒服的).

根据短文内容，选出能完成所给句子的最佳答案。

1.____ like swimming in summer.

A. Few people  B. Most people C. Only students        D. Only swimmers

2.Swimming can make people keep ____ .

A. clean    B. fat          C. healthy D. thin

3.It’s ____ to swim in a wrong place.

A. wonderful     B. interesting    C. not safe         D. not careful

4.Some swimmers died in water because they are ____ .

A. students        B. children         C. not strong     D. too careless

5.If you go swimming, you shouldn’t ____ when you are alone.

A. get into water        B. die in water  C. swim too long        D. swim too badly

阅读下面短文，将短文中划线部分的句子译成中文。（共6分，每小题2分）

   In the United States, many people use cell phones. But few send messages with them. Most of them don’t even like to try it. Do you find it strange?

   Computers are very common in America. 1. Most people like using e-mails more than messages.  Sending e-mails is faster than sending messages .They don’t need to choose the letters one by one . It can save more time . And they like talking on the phone. They don’t feel good when “talking ”by sending messages to each other.

   Another reason is to save money. Americans are excited about new cell phones .But they think a lot before they buy. So many people’s cell phones are still very old . They can’t send messages.

   2.In the U.S. ,people call for free from 7(or9)o’clock in the evening. But if they send messages ,they still have to pay. A message costs about 10 cents . It is too much.

   3.It is also bad manners to greet by sending messages in American. Americans are happier to get cards from their families or friends.