Paul and Jason were brothers who lived and worked on neighbouring farms．For 35 years they farmed side by side，sharing machinery and goods as needed，without a single problem．

    However，one autumn，things changed．It began with a tiny disagreement about a horse，which grew into a major difference．The difference led to angry words，followed by weeks of silence between the two brothers．

    One morning there was a knock on Paul’s door．He opened it and saw a builder holding his toolbox．“I’m looking for a few days’work，”the builder said．“Are there any jobs here I could help with?”

   “Yes，”answered Paul，extremely pleased to see the builder．“I do have a job for you．Look at that farm across the creek(小溪)．That’s my brother’s farm.That creek used to be a grass field，but last week my brother dug a path from the fiver and made the creek．But I’ll go him one better．See that pile of wood?1 want you to build me a fence，two metres tall，so 1 won’t need to see him anymore．”

    The builder said thoughtfully．“I think I understand the situation and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you．”

    Paul had business in town that day and left the builder to his work．When he returned，the builder had just finished his job．Paul was shocked．Instead of a fence there was a bridge，stretching from one side of the creek to the other．

    As Paul stood on the bridge，staring in amazement，his younger brother Jason，came across，and took Paul’s hand．“You are a good man to have built this bridge after a11 I've done，”said Jason．

    Then，Paul，with tears in his eyes，said to the builder who was packing his bag to go，“Thank you so much。Please stay．I have much more for you to do．”

    “I’d love to．”the builder said quietly，“but，I have many more bridges to build.”

1.What was the cause of the disagreement between the two brothers?

  A．The digging of the creek．

  B．A problem about a farm animal．

  C．Who owned the field between the farms．

  D．Who would pay for building the fence．

2.The underlined expression“go him one better”in paragraph 4 means          ·

  A．do something even worse    B.improve the situation

  C．point out his mistake      D．help him out

3.What do we know about the brothers?

    A．They had been fighting for many years．

B．Their farms were not very successful．

    C．They finally realized their mistakes．

    D．They liked building bridges．

4.Why did the builder build the bridge?

    A．He needed a way to get across the river．

    B．There was not enough wood for the fence．

    C．He misunderstood Paul’s instructions．

    D．He wanted to bring the brothers together．

5.In what order did the following take place in the story?

    a．The brothers stood on the bridge．

    b．Jason dug the creek．

    C．The brothers became angry with each other,

    d．The builder asked for work．

    e．Paul went into town．

    A．b，c，e，d，a    B．c，b，d，e，a

C．b，e，c，a，d    D．c，d，b，a，e

Paul and Jason were brothers who lived and worked on neighbouring farms．For 35 years they farmed side by side，sharing machinery and goods as needed，without a single problem．
However，one autumn，things changed．It began with a tiny disagreement about a horse，which grew into a major difference．The difference led to angry words，followed by weeks of silence between the two brothers．
One morning there was a knock on Paul’s door．He opened it and saw a builder holding his toolbox．“I’m looking for a few days’work，”the builder said．“Are there any jobs here I could help with?”
“Yes，”answered Paul，extremely pleased to see the builder．“I do have a job for you．Look at that farm across the creek(小溪)．That’s my brother’s farm.That creek used to be a grass field，but last week my brother dug a path from the fiver and made the creek．But I’ll go him one better．See that pile of wood?1 want you to build me a fence，two metres tall，so 1 won’t need to see him anymore．”
The builder said thoughtfully．“I think I understand the situation and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you．”
Paul had business in town that day and left the builder to his work．When he returned，the builder had just finished his job．Paul was shocked．Instead of a fence there was a bridge，stretching from one side of the creek to the other．
As Paul stood on the bridge，staring in amazement，his younger brother Jason，came across，and took Paul’s hand．“You are a good man to have built this bridge after a11 I've done，”said Jason．
Then，Paul，with tears in his eyes，said to the builder who was packing his bag to go，“Thank you so much。Please stay．I have much more for you to do．”
“I’d love to．”the builder said quietly，“but，I have many more bridges to build.”
【小题1】What was the cause of the disagreement between the two brothers?

Paul and Jason were brothers who lived and worked on neighbouring farms.For 35 years they farmed side by side，sharing machinery and goods as needed，without a single problem.
However，one autumn，things changed.It began with a tiny disagreement about a horse，which grew into a major difference.The difference led to angry words，followed by weeks of silence between the two brothers.
One morning there was a knock on Paul’s door.He opened it and saw a builder holding his toolbox.“I’m looking for a few days’work，”the builder said.“Are there any jobs here I could help with?”
“Yes，”answered Paul，extremely pleased to see the builder.“I do have a job for you.Look at that farm across the creek(小溪).That’s my brother’s farm.That creek used to be a grass field，but last week my brother dug a path from the fiver and made the creek.But I’ll go him one better.See that pile of wood?1 want you to build me a fence，two metres tall，so 1 won’t need to see him anymore.”
The builder said thoughtfully.“I think I understand the situation and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you.”
Paul had business in town that day and left the builder to his work.When he returned，the builder had just finished his job.Paul was shocked.Instead of a fence there was a bridge，stretching from one side of the creek to the other.
As Paul stood on the bridge，staring in amazement，his younger brother Jason，came across，and took Paul’s hand.“You are a good man to have built this bridge after a11 I've done，”said Jason.
Then，Paul，with tears in his eyes，said to the builder who was packing his bag to go，“Thank you so much。Please stay.I have much more for you to do.”
“I’d love to.”the builder said quietly，“but，I have many more bridges to build.”

1. 1.

   What was the cause of the disagreement between the two brothers?

   1. A.
      The digging of the creek.
   2. B.
      A problem about a farm animal.
   3. C.
      Who owned the field between the farms.
   4. D.
      Who would pay for building the fence.
2. 2.

   The underlined expression“go him one better”in paragraph 4 means         ·

   1. A.
      do something even worse
   2. B.
      improve the situation
   3. C.
      point out his mistake
   4. D.
      help him out
3. 3.

   What do we know about the brothers?

   1. A.
      They had been fighting for many years.
   2. B.
      Their farms were not very successful.
   3. C.
      They finally realized their mistakes.
   4. D.
      They liked building bridges.
4. 4.

   Why did the builder build the bridge?

   1. A.
      He needed a way to get across the river.
   2. B.
      There was not enough wood for the fence.
   3. C.
      He misunderstood Paul’s instructions.
   4. D.
      He wanted to bring the brothers together.
5. 5.

   In what order did the following take place in the story?
   a.The brothers stood on the bridge.
   b.Jason dug the creek.
   C.The brothers became angry with each other,
   d.The builder asked for work.
   e.Paul went into town.
   

   1. A.
      b，c，e，d，a   
   2. B.
      c，b，d，e，a
   3. C.
      b，e，c，a，d   
   4. D.
      c，d，b，a，e

　 When disaster (灾难) happens, you might find yourself without water, gas and electricity. You might even need to leave your home right away. 8o you are supposed to plan for the bad situations before the disaster comes. Here are some suggestions：

　 First, have a family meeting. Plan a way to get your family members together if they can't find each other after the disaster. Choose two places for everyone to go to if it isn't safe to return home. The first should be near your house. You can go there in an emergency(紧急情况) like a fire. The second meeting place should be outside your neighborhood.

　 Next, choose a person outside your area who can help your family get in touch with each other. After a disaster, it is often easier to communicate over a long-distance call than a local one. The person can pass messages between your family members.

　 Then, get a family disaster kit ready. It should include things your family needs. It can help you survive (生存) at least for three days like bread, water, medicine and things like that. Put them in a bag so you can carry it if you leave in a hurry. When doing it, remember that different people have different needs. Include special things necessary for elderly or young members of your family.

　 Finally, practice your emergency plan, and update (更新) it as necessary.

　 You may not be able to stop disasters, but with a little planning you can be helped.

52. How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?

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

53. Why does the writer suggest choosing a person outside your area?

　　 A. To send food and water to you family.

　　 B. To help your family move to a safe place.

　　 C. To choose two places for your family to go to.

　　 D. To help your family get in touch with each other.

54. What does the underlined word "kit" probably mean?

　　 A．救护车　 8搜救犬　 c应急用品　 D．防毒面具

55. What's the best title of this passage?

　　 A. Planning for Disasters　　　 　 B. How Different Disasters Happen

　 　C. Practicing your Plan　　　　　 D. Where to Stay away from Disasters

What do you do if you're in trouble on a lonely island? Surely you need to find a way to get in touch with the outside world. Your best chance of doing this is to draw the attention of a passing plane.
Body signals (信号)
Pilots from different countries understand body signals if they have the correct training, When you wave your arms up and down in a straight line, it means, "yes". When you point downwards and swing your arm from side to side, it means "no". If you want the pilot to know that it's safe to land, push your hands out in front of you and bend (弯曲) your knees. If you want to say that it's not safe to land, put your arms in the air and move them to one side.
Smoke signals
The smoke from a fire can be seen from far away, so it’s a good way to draw attention. If the weather is dry, it isn’t hard to start a fire. Remember, however, that fires can be very dangerous if they get out of control. Never light a tire unless you're sure that it can’t spread. If the ground is dark, light smoke can be seen more easily. Green grass and leaves produce light smoke.
Ground-to-air signals
It's a good idea lo build some signals, too. Use large pieces of wood to make the symbols (标记). If you can't find any wood, use earth. Some useful symbols are:
F "I need food and water"
II "I need medicine."
I "I am badly hurt."
X "I am unable lo move from here."
Pilots' replies
If the pilot lowers the plane's wings from side to side, this means: "message received and understood" (At night, the pilot flashes the plane's green lights.) If the pilot flies the plane in a clockwise circle, this means "message received hut not understood" (At night, the: pilot flashes the plants red lights.)
However, there is no signal which means "message not received. Why not'?
【小题1】How many signals can we use to draw the attention of the passing plane if you're in trouble?