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一

Mr. Robinson never went to see a dentist, because he was afraid(害怕), but then his teeth began aching a lot, and he had to see a dentist. The dentist did a lot of work in his mouth for a long time. On the last day Mr. Robinson as ked the dentist, “How much is all the work going to cost （花费）?” “Twenty-five dollars,” said the dentist. But he didn’t ask him for the money. After a month Mr. Robinson phoned the dentist and said, “You haven’t asked me for any money for your work.” “Oh,” t he dentist answered, “I never ask a gentleman（绅士）for money.” “Then how do you live?” Mr. Robinson asked. “Most gentlemen pay me quickly, the dentist said, “but some don’t. I wait for my money for two months, and then I say, ‘That man is not a gentleman,’ a nd then I ask him for my money.

( )1. Mr. Robinson ___ until his teeth began aching a lot.

A. wasn’t afraid

B. didn’t see a dentist

C. wanted to see a dentist

D. went to see a dentist

( )2. ___cost twenty-five dollars. A. The first day `work of the dentist

B. The last day`s work of the dentist

C. Half the dentist`s work

D. All the dentist`s work

( )3. When did Mr. Robinson phone the dentist?

A. After he paid him.

B. About thirty days later.

C. After two months.

D. About twenty days later.

( )4. The dentist said that he never asked ____ first.

A. a woman for money

B. the poor for money

C. gentlemen for money

D. people for much money

( ) 5. Mr. Robinson never went to see a dentist _____. A. because he was afraid B. because he had no money

C. because he wasn’t a gentleman

D. because he didn’t want to much money

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二

Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown worked in the different office . One day Mr. Jones said to Mr. Brown ,“We a re going to have a small party at our house next Wednesday evening . Would you and your wife like to join us ?”Mr. Brown said ,“Thank you very much . That is very kind of you . We are free that evening . I think , but I will telephone my wife and ask her . Maybe she wants to go somewhere else that evening .”So Mr. Brown went to the other room and telephoned . When he came back , he looked very

sorry .“What is the matter ?”said Mr. Jones .“Did you speak to your wife ?”

“No ,”answered Mr. Brown ,“She wasn’t t here , my small son answered the telephone . I said to him ,‘Is your mother there , David ?’and he answered ,‘No , she is not in the house ,’‘Where is she then ?’I asked .‘She is somewhere outside .’‘What is she doing ?’‘She is looking for me .’”Xkb1 .com

6. A small party will be held ___. A. at David’s house B. at Mr. Brown’s house C. in the office D. at Mr. Jones’ house

7.Mr. Jones asked _to the party . A. Mr. Brown B. Mrs. Brown C. Mr. and Mrs. Brown D. all his friends

8.The telephone was __. A.in the same office B.in a room next to the office C. near Mr. Jones`house

9.Mr. Brown spoke to ____on the phone . A. Mrs. Brown B. Mrs. Jones C. David D. David`s friend

10. Why was Mrs. Brown looking for David ?Because ______.

A.he went out of the house

B.he was answering Father`s phone

C. she knew David had lost his way

D. she thought he was playing somewhere outside

答案：

D,A,C,B,A,B,D,C,C,A

C,A,D,B,D,B,B,C,A,C

三

Mr.Brown got up late this morning. He was going to be late for work. Lt was raining hard and the streets were wet. He drove so fast that he didin't see the red lights. He couldn't stop his car and hit a car. An old man got out of the car and called out angrily, "What are you doing? How can you drive so fast?"

"l'm sorry,sir," said Mr.brown, "l didn't see the lights turn red." Then he brought out a bottle of wine and gave it to the old man.

"It's cold today, sir," said Mr.Brown. "Please drink a little, and then you'll get warm."

The old man drank some wine and became happy. He asked, "l'm felling much better now. Why don't you drink any?"

"l can't drink anything now,sir, "answered Mr.Brown "l'm waiting for the policeman.Only drunkards cause accidents,you kown!"

翻译：这个早晨Brown先生起床很晚。他去上班也就迟到了。这天的雨很大，街道非常湿滑。

他开车如此之快，以至于没有看到红灯。他无法马上停下他的车，就撞上了一辆车。一个老男人从车里走了出来，并且生气的吼道：“你在做些什么？你为什么要开的那么快？”