题型:阅读选择 题类:常考题 难易度:普通
浙江省绍兴市永和中学2015-2016学年八年级下学期英语期中考试试卷
An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation (手术) could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money. When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle (奇迹) can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully. She ran to a drugstore(药店)with the money in her hand.
“And what do you want?” asked the salesman.
“It's for my little brother,” the girl answered. “He's really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.”
“Pardon?” said the salesman.
“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?”
“We don't sell a miracle here, child. I'm sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn't enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?”
“I don't know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He's really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can't pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”
“How much do you have?” asked the man.
“$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.
“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$ 1.11, the price of a miracle for little brothers.” He took up the girl's hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn't long before Andrew was home again
How much did the miracle cost?
This week, our city is having an Art Festival! It's a really fun and colorful event where we can all enjoy different kinds of art. The Art Festival is for everyone, not just for adults. Kids can also enjoy it. So, if you're in our city this week, don't forget to come to the Art Festival! I'm sure we'll all learn a lot and have a great time!
ART FESTIVAL (8-18 August) | |
CONCERT Eric Fawkins, two-time Prima Music Prize winner, will perform an evening of classical and jazz ballads. Eric Fawkins' latest CD will also be on sale. Venue: Victory Theater Dates: 8-18 August Tickets: 8 50 (child): 8 80 (adult) | |
VIDEO PROJECT An hourly show of videos presented by Xinhua Secondary School students. Video themes(主题) are about Intellectually disabled youth(智障青年)and their parents. Venue: Capital Hall Dates: 8-16 August Free admission | |
PERFORMANCE Alpine Youth Theater presents Inside the Mind of a Cat with careful sounds and dance, promising to give a wonderful performance by 20 young people between 18 and 25 years of age. Venue: National Arts Theatre Dates: 10-15 August Free admission |
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