2．Dad ________ TV when it began to rain yesterday.
A．watchesB．watchedC．is watchingD．was watching
3．May I have some more chicken? It ________ so delicious.
Each son, being intelligent,29．(understand) the meaning at once. Alone, it is easy for one of them to be harmed. But together, they are strong and can’t be harmed even30．grea would not12.He wanted to keep all the wisdom to13.
Spider made a plan. He began to climb a tall tree. “I will hide the wisdom pot way up high,” he said. “I will be the14one in the world.”
13．A．myselfB．yourselfC．himselfD．herself
14．A．kindestB．wisestC．luckiestD．richest
15．A．gettingB．givingC．puttingD．playing
16．A．outsideB．aboveC．behindD．below
17．A．TieB．LeadC．TurnD．Connect
18．A．offB．intoC．forD．onto
19．A．set upB．cut upC．took upD．picked up
20．A．whatB．whereC．whenD．why
A long time ago, a father was old and sick. He did not have much time to live, and he wanted21．(give) his sons a good lesson before he died.
Nature is amazing! Take a close look at the world of insects (昆虫) and you will discover many unbelievable things. Consider butterflies, for example. They have beautiful, colorful wings, and strong. steady flying skills. On summer days, we see them flying gracefully over flower gardens and wild fields.
C．Have a good time!D．You’re welcome.
10．—I’m afraid I can’t dance.
—________! Just for fun.
A．Sounds greatB．Take it easyC．What a pityD．My pleasure
Long ago, when the world was young, a spider was given a pot (罐子) containing all the wisdom (智慧) of the world. Each day, he reached into the pot and learned11new.
5．Oh! Mum, where’s my notebook? I ________ find it.
A．can’tB．needn’tC．shouldn’tD．mustn’t
6．— What do you think of Mr. Liu?
— He is quite ________, but he is good at telling funny stories.
A．feelsB．smellsC．tastesD．sounds
4．—Linda ________ her mother.
—Yeah. Both of them have curly hair and blue eyes.
A．looks likeB．looks atC．looks afterD．looks for
—Candy Vigor
The first part of the book really touched my heart and made me want to read on. However, I was getting bored when I came to the second part. In fact, I didn’t finish the book.
Spider got mad. He thought, “My young son is wiser than I. I have the wisdom pot, yet he is wiser.” Spider got very mad and threw the pot to the ground, breaking it18many pieces. Everyone19a piece of wisdom.
He called his sons together in his room. “Bring25．(I) a bundle (束) of stick,” he asked his servant (仆人). Soon enough, a thick bundle of sticks arrived, tied26．(close) together. One by one, he gave the bundle to each son, and asked him to break the bundle. One son after another pulled and twisted (拧) with all of his strength (力量),27．the sticks would not break.
The old man smiled and ordered his servant to untie the bundle of sticks. He handed one stick to each son and said, “Now break the stick.”
Of course, the single stick28．(break) in two easily. The old father looked at his sons. “Do you understand this lesson?” he asked.
That’s the meaning of the sticking together. In unity, there is great strength.
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A．friendlyB．patientC．seriousD．humorous
7．— What is the ________ of your excellent Taiji?
— Practice makes perfect!
A．resultB．purposeC．choiceD．secret
8．— ________ do you go to the library?
Recently, he noticed that his sons22．(fight) among themselves and seemed unable to agree on anything. The old man feared what would happen after his23．(die). He was afraid that his sons would begin to argue. “They will disagree about everything,” He thought. “Soon they24．(be) enemies, each going his own direction.”
—Vivian Lu
31．________ thinks the second part of the book is boring.
A．Rod GreenB．Candy VigorC．Sam LeeD．Vivian Lu
32．The book is probably about ________.
Words from readers
I couldn’t put the book down after I read some pages at my friend’s home. I borrowed it and read it over that night. I think it can help someone who is afraid to face family problems.
B．everyone can find the ways of solving problems from the book
C．it’s the right time to buy the book because of the price at present
D．the book is only written for children with simple and clear language
—Sam Lee
The book saved my life. It opened a door that led me into a world of true love. I was able to look at the world around me with fresh new eyes.