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浙江省衢州市实验学校教育集团(衢州学院附属学校教育集团)2024-2025学年九年级上学期11月期中英语试题
"Shylock!" yelled Antonio. "Are you going to lend us the money or not? Answer me!"
Shylock answered him slowly. "Do you remember all of those times that you insulted(侮辱) me in a loud voice that everyone could hear? You even called me a dog. And now you want to borrow money from me, a dog!"
"Look! I'm not asking you a favour. You can charge me any interest(利息) you want. I don't mind. My ships will arrive any day now."
"Alright, Antonio. I'm willing to lend you the money. I won't even charge you any interest. Just pay me back on time."
Antonio couldn't believe his ears. "▲"
"I said you didn't know me. I will help you. I won't even charge you a single ducat(达克特, 以前欧洲的一种钱币). However, there is something I'm worried about. What if you don't pay me back?"
"Don't worry, Shylock. I' ll pay you back."
"Well, I need some kind of a guarantee, don't I? Three thousand ducats is a lot of money. If you don't pay me back on time, I want a pound of flesh(肉). I' ll take a pound of flesh from any part of your body."
Antonio didn't like what Shylock said. "No. I'd rather pay some interest if I'm late on the payment."
"I'm afraid that's no good," said Shylock as he laughed. "Do you think I'd take money from another moneylender? Besides, this agreement is only a joke! Do you think that any lawyer or judge would believe me? Would they really believe that I want a pound of your flesh? You don't have to worry about anything!"
Antonio agreed to the conditions. They went to a lawyer and signed an agreement.
From The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare
I feel happy when I spend time with my family. Every time I feel sad, I skate with my sister, go shopping with my parents, or play computer games with my brother. If someone is unhappy, I just tell them jokes to make them laugh. It always works. —David, 16 |
In my mind, happiness comes when I make my dream come true or when someone tells me how much I mean to them. When my mother is sad, I always cook a nice meal for her. —Joe,16 |
For me, reading an interesting book or having fun with my friends can make me happy. I like playing the piano, and I hope other people will become happy after they hear me play the piano. —Wendy, 15 |
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