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The Cloud
One hot summer morning there was a little Cloud in the sky. Far below lay the earth; brown and dry. The little Cloud could see the poor people of the earth working and suffering in the 31 fields, while she was dancing on the morning breeze(微风).
\ 32 the poor people down there!\so worried
and tired. If I could but make their work 33 , or give the hungry food or the thirsty a drink.\
On earth it grew hotter and hotter, the sun shined so strongly that the people were fainting(晕) in its rays. But they had to go on with their work, for they were very poor. As the day passed, the Cloud became larger. Sometimes they stood and 34 at the Cloud, as if they were saying, \if you could help us!\Her 35 to do something for the people was even greater.
\But suddenly she remembered: if the Clouds go too near the earth, they will die. So she 36 herself from going down, and flew here and there, thinking, thinking.
At last, she stood quite still, and said clearly and 37 , \you, come what may!\
The thought made her suddenly big, strong, and powerful. Never had she dreamed that she could be so big. She lifted her head and 38 her wings far over the fields and woods. She was so great that men and animals were surprised at the sight; the trees and the grass bowed before her.
\ 39 for you!\
As she said the words, a wonderful light came from her heart, the sound of thunder(雷) rolled through the sky, and a love greater than words can tell fled the Cloud down, down, close to the earth she swept, and gave up her life in a welcoming shower of rain. People 40 , \are blessed(保佑)!\
Then they saw as they looked up that over the whole countryside, a lovely rainbow crossed the sky.
Soon that, too, was gone. But long, long afterward the men and animals the Cloud saved kept her blessing in their hearts. 31. A. wet 32. A. help 33. A. busier
B. hot B. feed B. greater
C. beautiful C. guide C. better
D. dangerous D. follow D. easier
34. A. called out 35. A. job 36. A. held 37. A. sadly 38. A. carried 39. A. rain 40. A. wondered
B. cried out B. wish B. freed B. angrily B. spread B. love B. smiled
C. looked up C. energy C. suffered C. politely C. covered C. hand C. cheered
D. spoke up D. spirit D. separated D. proudly D. shaped D. life D. welcomed
四、阅读理解（共15小题；共30分）
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The Coolest Inventions
Great inventions often change the world. Why not try our coolest inventions?
Cooking by yourself is a great idea! Try this smart pan even if you don't know how to cook! In it there is an APP that can control the heat. You just need to follow the instructions and a delicious meal can be yours. Year of invention; 2015 Frying Pan $ 100 A cooler can keep your food and drinks fresh. But the US inventor Ryan wants more than that. His cooler can also be used as an MP3 player. It even provides power for your mobile phone. Cooler $399 The coaching basketball can develop your basketball skills. In the basketball there is a Bluetooth chip (It can send information to your mobile phone.) If you don't play well, a \will tell you how to improve. Year of invention; 2014 Year of invention; 2012 Coaching Basketball $200 Too tired to ride a bike in a large city? Cambridge University has developed the Super Wheel. It's a real wheel to help riders to ride more easily. It also gives real-time information of the road conditions to your phone. Year of invention; 2014 Super Wheel $799
41. When was the Frying Pan invented?
42. can be used as an MP3 player.
43. A Coaching Basketball costs .
44. The Super Wheel can give information about .
A. the road conditions C. your basketball skills
B. the cooking steps D. your mobile phone
A. $100
B. $399
C. $200
D. $799
A. The Super Wheel C. The Cooler
B. The Frying Pan D. The Coaching Basketball
A. In 2012.
B. In 2013.
C. In 2014.
D. In 2015.
B
The Wallet
Jenny looked at the store window. There was nothing that she wanted more than a Happy Hannah doll. It was $29.95. Unluckily, Jenny didn't even have the 95 cents.
As she crossed the street, she thought about doing her brother's housework, cleaning the floor, washing the dishes all month, but even then she would have only eleven dollars. Suddenly, something small and pink in the snow caught her eyes.
Jenny walked over and picked it up from the snow. It was a beautiful wallet. She opened the wallet and found many dollars and a woman's driver's license Jenny put the wallet into her bag quickly. She turned around and walked back.
Jenny's heart beat fast as she entered the store. She had long dreamed about this moment, but something didn't feel right. As she got to the Happy Hannah dolls, she pushed away her feelings. She grabbed(抓起) one and walked toward the checkout.
As Jenny was waiting to pay, her mobile phone rang. Jenny looked around, startled(吓了一跳). It was her grandma. Jenny's heart was suddenly filled with love and warmth when she thought of her. She put the doll down and answered the phone.
\left the store and walked all the way to 301 West Street. The woman who answered the door looked sad.
\
\孤儿院)! Thank you!\
After doing her brother's housework for three months, Jenny finally got a Happy Hannah doll. She was so happy because she could play with her doll and look her grandma in the eye.
45. What did Jenny find in the snow?
46. How did Jenny feel when she thought of her grandma?
47. Why did Jenny go to 301 West Street?
48. What did Jenny do to get the doll?
A. She asked her grandma for help. B. She took some money from the woman. C. She cleaned the floor in the store for all month. A. To find a toy store. C. To visit the orphanage.
B. To return the money. D. To look after the woman.
A. Moved.
B. Warm.
C. Nervous.
D. Surprised.
A. A bag. C. A wallet.
B. A doll. D. A mobile phone.