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01 Michael worked in a factory near a forest. One day, his boss ordered him 1． (cut) down some trees in the forest. When Michael wanted to cut down a tree, a bird flew down and said that the tree was 2． (it) home and it asked Michael not to do that. Michael didn’t know what to do, 3． he finally agreed. The bird was happy and 4． (tell) Michael a secret. The next morning, Michael got up earlier 5． usual. He went to find the bird and followed it to a mountain. Michael saw much gold there. The bird said, “You can pick as 6． gold as you can. 7．, there is one thing you should keep 8． mind — remember to leave before the sun comes up.” Then Michael picked some gold and left 9．(quick). His life became 10． (good) than before. Michael told Daniel the secret. Daniel went to the mountain, too. But he was too greedy(贪婪的). He wanted more gold and didn’t leave. At last, after the sun came up, the gold turned into stones. What happened to Daniel? He became a bird. Joe was a lawyer(律师). He died11．(sudden) at the age of 45 12． he got to the gates of Heaven, he saw an angel 13．(stand) there. The angel said that she 14．(wait) for him. Joe felt very 15．(surprise). “What do you mean? Why did I have to die now?” he asked, “I’m only 45.” However, the angel told him that he was not 45 16． 82 years old. Joe said, “Wait a minute. You must make 17． big mistake. I’m only 45. I can show 18．(yours) my birth certificate.” “Hold on. Let me go to check,” said the angel, and then she 19．(appear) inside. After a few 20．(minute), the angel returned. “Sorry, but according to our records, you are 82. I added all the hours for which you have billed your clients, and you have to be 82.” One day, when Bill was walking home from school. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the bushes (灌木) . He went over to see 21． it was. Behind a bush, he found a black dog. Bill went back home with the dog and showed her to 22． parents. Bill’s dad found that the dog had a broken leg, 23． they brought the dog to a doctor for animals by car. On the 24． , Bill’s parents decided that Bill could keep the dog 25． they couldn’t find the owner. When they 26． at the doctor’s, the doctor checked the dog. He told Bill that she is going to have babies! The next day, Bill put 27． a sign (牌子) reading “FOUND A DOG BLACK” around his neighborhood. He also 28． his family’s phone number on the signs. Two days later, Bill got a call 29． the owner of the dog. He thanked Bill. When he came to pick up his dog, he said Bill could have 30． of the babies. Bill was very happy! Finally Bill got a baby dog from the owner. He named him Rosco and liked him very much. Last Friday was my cousin Betty’s birthday. She 31． me to her birthday party at her home. I thought about turning down her invitation at 32． because we didn’t get on well with each other. I still remembered when we were young, she usually took my things 33． asking or giving them back. I was angry with her about that. So I 34． her a letter to say sorry, but she didn’t reply. It made me even more unhappy. A few weeks ago, we had a fight about 35． small problem. So we hadn’t talked to each other since then. I was quite 36． when I received her invitation. Did she want to say sorry? 37． I refused her invitation, we might never be friends again. In the end, I decided to go because I didn’t want to miss such a chance to repair our relationship. On Friday morning, I went to her party with a box of colored pens as a 38． . As soon as she saw me, she gave me a big hug. I heard her saying “Thank you” in a low voice. We had a great time 39． the party. At the end of the party, Betty asked 40． to take a trip to Sanya together this summer vacation. After saying goodbye to Betty, I felt glad that we could work out our problems. And I even began to look forward to the trip. I’m sure it will be wonderful! Do your kids like doing chores? It’s important for kids to do chores in western(西方的) countries. 41．, in China many people don’t let their children do 42． chores. They just want them to focus(集中) on their study. 43． fact, kids can help do many things and it is good for them to do some chores. They can 44． the floor, make the bed, do the dishes, and so on. But many kids 45． to do chores. 46． can you make them do them? First, let the kids decide what kind of chores they would like to do. 47．, you should ask them to start with small things such as taking 48． the trash. Third, after they do something, you should praise(表扬) 49． even if it is a very small thing. They would be very 50． and like to do more. When talking about Australia, almost everyone will think of the country’s famous animal: the kangaroo. The kangaroo is a national 51．（象征）in the country. People from different 52．（地区）of Australia love kangaroos so much that they want to make the “Boxing Kangaroo” a part of the national flag. They 53．（相信）it can bring them better luck. Also in 2014, a video became internationally popular. 54．（百万）of people saw the video of two Australian kangaroos fighting 55．（对抗）each other on a street, jumping and kicking. One finally 56．（打败）the other. If you see kangaroos fighting on the street, don’t stand 57．（接近）to them, or they may hurt you. The government 58．（允许）people to eat kangaroo meat. But it is not common for everyone to eat the kangaroo meat because it’s hard to digest. However, a new 59．（日常饮食）choice—kangatarianism—is becoming popular. Kangatarians only eat vegetables and kangaroo meat. They think it’s 60．（健康的）than eating the meat of other animals, such as beef, pork or chicken. 参考答案 1．to cut 2．its 3．but 4．told 5．than 6．much 7．However 8．in 9．quickly 10．better 11．suddenly 12．When 13．standing 14．was waiting 15．surprised 16．but 17．a 18．you 19．disappeared 20．minutes 21．what 22．his 23．so 24．way 25．if 26．arrived 27．up 28．wrote 29．from 30．one 31．invited/asked 32．first 33．without 34．wrote/gave/sent 35．a 36．surprised 37．If 38．gift/present 39．at 40．me 41．However 42．any 43．In 44．sweep/clean 45．dislike/hate 46．How 47．Second 48．out 49．them 50．pleased/happy/glad 51．symbol 52．areas 53．believe 54．Millions 55．against 56．beat 57．close 58．allows 59．diet 60．healthier |
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