As Peter was flying towards the ship, he passed the crocodile ( 鳄 鱼 ). It had swallowed ( 吞 ) a clock that goes “tick, tick” inside it before. However, the clock wasn’t ticking then. Peter realized it must have stopped. He began ticking himself so that the other animals would think he was the crocodile and leave him alone. The crocodile, thinking that Peter had taken the clock, followed him. But when Peter reached the ship, Captain (船长) Hook believed the crocodile was coming to get him.
Peter climbed over the side of the ship and went inside a room. He barked like a dog, and all the pirates (海盗) were very afraid. Hook sent two pirates in to find out what the noise was, but they didn’t come back. Then he sent in the children. Inside, Peter set them free, and they prepared to fight.
Peter ran out to meet Hook. “It is I, Peter Pan!” he cried.
“Get him!” cried Hook.
The pirates ran at Peter, and the lost boys ran forward to fight them. The pirates were stronger, but they were so afraid of the ticking and the noise of the dog that they didn’t fight well. Finally only Hook was ready to fight. Peter came to fight him. For a long time, the two enemies stood face to face.
They began to fight. At last Peter hit Hook with his sword ( 剑 ). Hook began to bleed. Hook continued to fight, but he was not strong any more. He knew he was going to die. He ran to the side of the ship and jumped into the sea. He did not know the crocodile was waiting for him, as it no longer ticked. The crocodile swallowed him in one bite.
【小题1】Why did Peter tick himself at the beginning of the story?| A．To follow the crocodile. | B．To catch Captain Hook. |
| C．To get away from other animals. | D．To make the pirates feel afraid. |
| A．The children. | B．The pirates. |
| C．Hook and the crocodile. | D．Hook and the children. |
a. Peter passed the crocodile.
b. Captain Hook jumped into the water.
c. The pirates and the lost boys fought against each other.
d. The crocodile had swallowed a clock that goes “tick, tick” inside it.
| A．c-b-a-d | B．d-a-c-b | C．d-c-a-b | D．c-b-d-a |
| A．He ran away safely. | B．The lost boys killed him. |
| C．Peter hit him with a sword. | D．He was swallowed by the crocodile. |
| A．Captain hook. | B．Peter. |
| C．The pirates and the crocodiles. | D．Someone who is not in the story. |
It was more difficult to get away from the party than I expected. I said that the children were tired and needed to get to bed. It was partly true. But the main reason for leaving was that I wanted to complete my plan.
First I had to get the kids to sleep. That was never easy at any time and tonight it was even more difficult. The eldest one wanted to know why we left the party early. I told him 10:30 pm was not early. As usual, I read them a bed time story, but I had to stop myself reading too quickly or they would learn my secret.
Silence finally came, and feeling like a thief in the night, I went out of the house and into the garage. Taking one end, I dragged(拖拽) the bag out from its hiding place and took it into the garden. I was worried that my neighbours might see me and call the police.
It was already eleven o'clock. By the light of the moon I started working, trying to make as little noise as possible. And that was not easy with a saw (锯子) and a hammer.
After much effort, my work was finally completed. I looked down at my watch. It was exactly 4:00 am. Then I went inside to have a shower and get a few hours of sleep. It wouldn't be long now before the kids would rush into my room and wake me up to tell me about the new tree-house Father Christmas had brought them this year.
【小题1】Why did the man feel nervous?
| A．He left the party too late. |
| B．He was afraid of the darkness. |
| C．He worried that others would discover his secret. |
| D．He didn’t know where the black bag was. |
| A．thieves | B．parents |
| C．children | D．neighbours |
a. Read the kids a story.
b. Had a shower.
c. Worked in the moonlight.
d. Dragged the bag from the garage.
e. Went to a party.
| A．e-a-d-c-b | B．e-d-a-b-c |
| C．a-b-e-d-c | D．a-e-d-c-b |
| A．Three hours. | B．Four hours. |
| C．Five hours. | D．Six hours. |
| A．Sleepy. | B．Angry. |
| C．Tired. | D．Excited. |
Whatever life threw at us each year, our family had one tradition at Christmas: our dog Pepper opened our presents for us.
Last year, everyone made it home for a Christmas get-together. However, it couldn't feel perfect because Pepper's health was becoming worse. Her life had already been longer than we expected—she was fourteen—and yet her mind was still sharp. Her love for life made us feel better. But her body could not keep up with her mind.
Probably it was Pepper's last Christmas, so we decided to make sure she would enjoy it. On Christmas Eve, we each prepared presents for her.
Soon, Pepper selected her first Christmas gift. She turned the present, just as she was a young dog once more. She pulled the paper off the dog treat before she chewed it slowly. Our family was so happy.
Pepper saw the other three presents, and then turned to Mom as if asking, "May I open another?"
"Go ahead, girl!" Mom encouraged.
For the next few minutes, Pepper opened each of her Christmas presents. While she did, she reminded us of the joy of being together. Our family felt as a whole—not because we were in the same room or city, but because our love brought us together.
Pepper passed away after Christmas. Her peaceful passing made us tearful. Her passing was also a celebration of life, because she gave my family so much love and laughter.
I still treasure (珍惜) Pepper’s final Christmas gift. She taught me that no matter where we each spend the holidays, the smallest act of sincere giving can unite our family through our love. For me, that knowledge is the longest-lasting gift of all.
【小题1】The dog Pepper usually _________ at Christmas.
| A．chewed the dog treat slowly |
| B．chose the presents for herself |
| C．played with the author's family happily |
| D．opened the presents for the author's family |
| A．he didn't get a Christmas gift |
| B．Pepper was in poor health |
| C．Pepper died on Christmas Eve |
| D．he didn't feel the joy of being together |
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．the friendship with the dog |
| B．the holiday the author spent with family |
| C．the Christmas present for the dog |
| D．the life lesson the author learned from Pepper |
| A．The Power of Love |
| B．Celebrating Christmas |
| C．The Importance of Helping Others |
| D．Enjoying the Happiness of Making Friends |
A farmer had a cow. He took very good care of this cow and one day when it was ill, he was very worried. He telephoned the vet.
“What’s the problem?” The vet asked him when he arrived. “My cow’s ill,” the farmer said. “I don’t know what’s the matter with her. She’s lying down and won’t eat. She's making a strange noise.”
The vet looked over the cow. “She’s certainly ill,” he said, “and she needs to take some very strong medicine.” He took a bottle out of his box, put two pills into his hand and said, “Give her these. The pills should make her better.”
“How should I give them to her?” the farmer asked. The vet gave him a tube (管子)and said, “Put this tube in her mouth, then put the pills in the tube and blow. That'll make it.”
The next day the vet came to the farm again. The farmer was sitting outside his house and looked more worried. “How’s your cow?” the vet asked. “No change,” the farmer said, “and I’m feeling very strange myself.” “Oh?” the vet said, “Why?” “I did what you said,” the farmer answered. “I put the tube in the cow’s mouth and then put two pills down it.” “And?” the vet asked. “The cow blew first,” the farmer said.
【小题1】In the story, the vet must be________.| A．the farmer’s friend | B．a milk factory | C．a hospital for cows | D． a doctor for animals |
| A．couldn’t lie down | B．didn’t eat the pills | C．couldn’t make any noise | D．was ill |
| A．to blow the tube | B．to make the cow take the pills |
| C．to take the medicine | D．to put the tube in his mouth |
| A．The vet took the medicine. | B．The farmer took the medicine. |
| C．The cow took the medicine. | D．The cow was all right. |
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