题型:阅读选择 题类: 难易度:普通
广东省广州市天河区2023-2024学年九年级上学期1月期末英语试题
It was the final part of an international race. With just 700 metres to go, Mike was in third place and his younger brother, John, was in the lead. Mike pushed himself towards the finish line in the burning heat, but as he came around the comer, he saw his brother about to fall onto the ground. Mike had to choose—brotherly love, or a chance to win the race?
For Mike, the choice was clear. His brother was in trouble. He had to help. Mike ran towards John, caught him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Mike then pushed his brother over the line. The move put John in second place and Mike himself in third. It was an unexpected end to the race, so reporters quickly crowded around Mike, asking him all kinds of questions. But Mike did not want to discuss it. His younger brother was rushed to the medical area, and he, just wanted to check on his dear younger brother.
The brothers have been practising running since they were children. "Naturally, when your elder brother is doing it, you think it's a cool thing to do," says John. Mike says that they encourage each other as much as they can when they train. Although they have disagreements about "stupid things" now and then, Mike agrees that having a brother is an advantage. "Throughout my whole life, Fve had my brother trying to beat me at everything I do. It has been a great power to push me fbrward."
Watched by millions, the ending to the race has different opinions: should the brothers be highly praised for their actions, or shouldn't they get the prizes? But for Mike, his decision was easy to explain: "Mum wouldn't be happy if I left John behind." At that moment, he was no longer a sportsman trying to win a prize—he was just a brother.
Tom just moved to a new neighborhood with his parents. He goes to school from Monday to Friday. At weekend, he likes watching different kinds of movies. There are many cinemas in Tom's neighborhood.
Cinema | Distance | Ticket Price | Waiting Time |
Huanyi Cinema | 1.5 kilometers | ¥20/person ¥35 for two | 10 minutes |
Baili Cinema | 500 meters | ¥30/person ¥50 for two | 15 minutes |
Bona World | 200 meters | ¥50/person Free for kids under five | half an hour |
Movie Town | 2 kilometers | ¥15/person | 20 minutes |
Other information:
Of all the movie theaters, Baili Cinema has the most comfortable seats and the best sound.
If you want to enjoy the newest movies, Bona World is the best cinema.
Movie Town has the worst service, but it has the biggest screens.
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