题型：阅读选择 题类： 难易度：普通
广东省深圳市华附集团校2024-2025学年八年级上学期期中英语试卷
Pinocchio had a fever. The Fairy took a glass of water with medicine and said lovingly to Pinocchio, "Drink this, and you'll be up and well. "
Pinocchio looked at the glass worriedly and said, "I'd rather die than drink that awful medicine. "
At that moment the door of the room flew open and came in four Rabbits as black as ink， carrying a small black coffin（棺材）on their shoulders.
"What do you want?" asked Pinocchio.
"We have come for you, " said the largest Rabbit.
"Oh, Fairy, my Fairy, " the Pinocchio cried out. "Give me that glass! Quick, please! I don't want to die！＂ And holding the glass with his two hands he swallowed（吞下）the medicine quickly. Then the rabbits had to leave.
After that， the Fairy added，"Pinocchio，tell me how you were in the hands of the robbers（盗贼）last time. "
"I had five gold pieces to give to my Father, but on the way I met two robbers. They tied my neck with a rope and hung me to a tree. " said Pinocchio.
"Where are the gold pieces now?" the Fairy asked.
"I lost them, " answered Pinocchio. As he spoke, his nose became at least two inches longer.
"And where did you lose them?"
"In the wood nearby. " At this second lie his nose grew a few more inches.
"If you lost them in the nearby wood, " said the Fairy, "we'll look for them and find them. "
"Ah, now I remember, " replied Pinocchio, "I did not lose the gold pieces, but I swallowed them. "
At this third lie, his nose became longer than ever. The Fairy sat looking at him and laughing.
"Why do you laugh?" Pinocchio asked her, worried now at the sight of his growing nose.
"I am laughing at your lies. "
"How do you know I am lying?"
"Lies, my boy, are known in a moment. There are two kinds of lies, lies with short legs and lies with long noses. Yours, just now, happen to have long noses. "
(Adapted from The Adventures of Pinocchio)
①Pinocchio's nose grew longer.
②Pinocchio told lies to the Fairy.
③The Fairy laughed at Pinocchio's nose.
④The Fairy asked Pinocchio about the robbers.
Chen Shaoqin, a volunteer on art, guides visitors at an art center in Beijing on March 8. [ Photo by WANGWEI/ for China Daily] |
At the age of 73, Chen Shaoqi n from Beijing has shown the world how life should be lived.
Although she only had a middle school education, Chen began studying English at the age of 40 and passed a college entrance exam, making herself from a factory worker to a white- collar clerk in an international trade company. Chen continued to study art after retirement(退休) and finally became an art guide at the age of 67. Over the past five years, she has guided visitors at an art center for three days a week, totaling 3,500 hours.
From an old lady who knew nothing about modern art to a volunteer guide, Chen's hard work and love for learning have encouraged many people. She said that she must continue to learn. As a guide, she is able to attend professional training courses and has the chances to learn from artists and curators (馆长), which gives her encouragement to continue.
Chen has guided many exhibitions over the years, including those of famous artists like Zeng Fanzhi, Xu Bing, Qiu Zhijie and Pab lo Picasso. She believes that every tour is a beautiful journey and a new chance to learn and be moved. Her effort of learning and her ability to mix many subjects have made her an excellent guide. After turning73 this year, she believes that the width of one's life can be expanded(扩展) through self- improvement and learning.
Chen Shaoqi n is a best example that anyone can find their passion(热爱) and then learn, grow and share with others.
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