閱讀理解。 　　A man wanted to give his mother a birthday present．He bought a parrot．The parrot was very expensive．It was ＄50,000．This was all because the bird could talk in English, Japanese, Chinese and other nine languages．What was more, it could also sing ten famous songs! On her birthday, the mother got the bird．However, she did not know all this．Early the next morning, the telephone rang in her house, and the woman answered it．It was her son． 　　“Do you like the bird, Mum?” there came her son’s voice on the other side． 　　“Oh, yes, very much!” answered the mother．“It was delicious!” (1) A parrot is ________． [　　] A． a bird which can do housework for you B． a kind of car C． a robot which can speak nine foreign languages D． a bird (2) The man gave his mother ________ as her birthday present． [　　] A． some money B． a birthday cake C． a parrot D． some new clothes (3) Why was the bird so expensive? [　　] A． Because it was very friendly to people． B． Because it could speak twelve languages． C． Because it could sing ten famous songs． D． Both B and C． (4) What was the end of the bird? [　　] A． It flew away． B． It talked with the woman in different languages and sang songs for her． C． It was dead． D． Other people liked the bird very much and took it away． (5) How do you think the man felt when he heard the news? [　　] A． He was very surprised． B． He was very angry． C． He was very unhappy． D． All of the above．

Jane’s mother was about seventy, and Jane and her husband wanted to give the old lady a nice present(gift)for her birthday．She liked taking tea, so Jane bought a small electric machine(電器)．It could make tea and then wake you up in the morning．She brought it to her mother on her birthday, and showed her how to use it． 　　“Before you go to bed, put tea and water in it,” she explained to her mother, “and don’t forget to turn the electricity(電)on．When you wake up in the morning, your tea will be ready．” 　　After a few days, the old lady telephoned her daughter and said, “Jane, there is one thing I don’t understand．Why do I have to go to be bed to make tea?Can’t I have tea in the afternoon or in the evening?” (1) On her birthday Jane’s mother got a machine to ________． [　　] A． make tea for her B． buy tea for her C． wake her up in the morning D． both A and C (2) ________ how to use the machine． [　　] A． Jane told her husband B． Jane told her mother C． Jane’s husband told her mother D． Jane’s mother knew (3) Jane’s mother told her she ________ the machine． [　　] A． was not pleased with B． was not sure how to use C． loved D． didn’t know when to use (4) The machine can be used ________． [　　] A． before going to bed B． only in the morning C． both in the afternoon and in the evening D． at any time (5) We need ________ to use an electric machine． [　　] A． time B． a telephone C． electricity D． tea

John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother’s birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.

    “I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world.” John thought.

    He advertised (登廣告) in the newspapers. “Wanted-the best present for the woman who has everything.”

    For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him “the best present” .But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.

    Then less than a week before his mother’s birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird.

    “This bird,” the man said, “can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world.”

    “I will listen to it.” John said. “If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you.”

    The man spoke to the bird. “Talk to me in French,” he said. The bird spoke to him in French. “Tell me a joke in Japanese,” he said. The bird told him a joke in Japanese. “Sing a famous pop song.” he said. The bird sang a famous pop song.

    “I’ll buy it.” John said. “How much do you want?”

    “One hundred thousand dollars.” the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.

    The day after his mother’s birthday he phoned her. “Well, mother.” he said, “Is the bird wonderful?”

    “Oh, it was delicious, dear.” she said.

    1. Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?

    A. Because he loved his mother very much.

    B. Because his mother needed these presents.

    C. Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

    D. Because he was the richest man in the world.

    2. How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

    A. They rang John up. 　　　　　　　　　　  B. They knew it from the newspapers.

    C. John phoned them one by one. 　　　　　　  D. They knew it on TV.

    3. When did the man with a bird come to visit John?

    A. Two weeks before John’s mother’s birthday.

    B. On John’s mother’s birthday.

    C. About five days before John’s mother’s birthday.

    D. Less than a week after John’s mother’s birthday.

    4. Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

    A. Because it was such a beautiful bird.

    B. Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird.

    C. Because the bird could look after his mother.

    D. Because John thought the bird could make his mother happy.

    5. What does the sentence “It was delicious.” really mean in the story?

    A. His mother ate the bird.

    B. His mother let the bird fly away

    C. His mother began to learn languages from the bird.

    D. His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.

 

John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.
"I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world. "John thought.
He advertised (登廣告) in the newspapers. " Wanted—the best present for the woman who has everything. "
For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him "the best present". But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.
Then less than a week before his mother's birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird.
"This bird, "the man said, "can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world. "
"I will listen to it, "John said. "If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you. "
The man spoke to the bird. "Talk to me in French, " he said. The bird spoke to him in French. "Tell me a joke in Japanese, " he said. The bird told him a joke in Japanese. "Sing a famous pop song, "he said. The bird sang a famous pop song.
"I'll buy it, "John said. "How much do you want?"
"One hundred thousand dollars, "the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.
The day after his mother's birthday he phoned her. "Well, mother, "he said, "Is the bird wonderful?"
"Oh, it was delicious, dear, "she said.
【小題1】 Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?

A．Because he loved his mother very much.

B．Because his mother needed these presents.

C．Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

D．Because he was the richest man in the world.

【小題2】 How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

A．They rang John up.

B．They knew it from the newspapers.

C．John phoned them one by one.

D．They knew it on TV.

【小題3】When did the man with a bird come to visit John?

A．Two weeks before John's mother's birthday.

B．On John's mother's birthday.

C．About five days before John's mother's birthday.

D．Less than a week after John's mother's birthday.

【小題4】 Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

A．Because it was such a beautiful bird.

B．Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird.

C．Because the bird could look after his mother.

D． Because John thought the bird could make his mother happy.

【小題5】 What does the sentence "It was delicious, "really mean in the story?

A．His mother ate the bird.

B．His mother let the bird fly away.

C．His mother began to learn languages from the bird.

D． His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.

John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother’s birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.
"I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world. "John thought.
He advertised (登廣告) in the newspapers. " Wanted—the best present for the woman who has everything. "
For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him "the best present". But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.
Then less than a week before his mother’s birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird.
"This bird, "the man said, "can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world. "
"I will listen to it, "John said. "If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you. "
The man spoke to the bird. "Talk to me in French, " he said. The bird spoke to him in French. "Tell me a joke in Japanese, " he said. The bird told him a joke in Japanese. "Sing a famous pop song, "he said. The bird sang a famous pop song.
"I’ll buy it, "John said. "How much do you want?"
"One hundred thousand dollars, "the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.
The day after his mother’s birthday he phoned her. "Well, mother, "he said, "Is the bird wonderful?"
"Oh, it was delicious, dear, "she said.
【小題1】 Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?

A．Because he loved his mother very much.

B．Because his mother needed these presents.

C．Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

D．Because he was the richest man in the world.

【小題2】 How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

A．They rang John up.

B．They knew it from the newspapers.

C．John phoned them one by one.

D．They knew it on TV.

【小題3】When did the man with a bird come to visit John?

A．Two weeks before John’s mother’s birthday.

B．On John’s mother’s birthday.

C．About five days before John’s mother’s birthday.

D．Less than a week after John’s mother’s birthday.

【小題4】 Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

A．Because it was such a beautiful bird.

B．Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird.

C．Because the bird could look after his mother.

D． Because John thought the bird could make his mother happy.

【小題5】 What does the sentence "It was delicious, "really mean in the story?

A．His mother ate the bird.

B．His mother let the bird fly away.

C．His mother began to learn languages from the bird.

D． His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.

John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.

"I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world. "John thought.

He advertised (登廣告) in the newspapers. " Wanted—the best present for the woman who has everything. "

For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him "the best present". But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.

Then less than a week before his mother's birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird.

"This bird, "the man said, "can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world. "

"I will listen to it, "John said. "If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you. "

The man spoke to the bird. "Talk to me in French, " he said. The bird spoke to him in French. "Tell me a joke in Japanese, " he said. The bird told him a joke in Japanese. "Sing a famous pop song, "he said. The bird sang a famous pop song.

"I'll buy it, "John said. "How much do you want?"

"One hundred thousand dollars, "the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.

The day after his mother's birthday he phoned her. "Well, mother, "he said, "Is the bird wonderful?"

"Oh, it was delicious, dear, "she said.

1. Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?

A. Because he loved his mother very much.

B. Because his mother needed these presents.

C. Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

D. Because he was the richest man in the world.

2. How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

A. They rang John up.

B. They knew it from the newspapers.

C. John phoned them one by one.

D. They knew it on TV.

3.When did the man with a bird come to visit John?

A. Two weeks before John's mother's birthday.

B. On John's mother's birthday.

C. About five days before John's mother's birthday.

D. Less than a week after John's mother's birthday.

4. Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

A. Because it was such a beautiful bird.

B. Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird.

C. Because the bird could look after his mother.

D.  Because John  thought  the bird could make his mother happy.

5. What does the sentence "It was delicious, "really mean in the story?

A. His mother ate the bird.

B. His mother let the bird fly away.

C. His mother began to learn languages from the bird.

D.  His mother thought  it  was the most  expensive present in the world.

 

John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother’s birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.
"I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world. "John thought.
He advertised (登廣告) in the newspapers. " Wanted—the best present for the woman who has everything. "
For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him "the best present". But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.
Then less than a week before his mother’s birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird.
"This bird, "the man said, "can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world. "
"I will listen to it, "John said. "If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you. "
The man spoke to the bird. "Talk to me in French, " he said. The bird spoke to him in French. "Tell me a joke in Japanese, " he said. The bird told him a joke in Japanese. "Sing a famous pop song, "he said. The bird sang a famous pop song.
"I’ll buy it, "John said. "How much do you want?"
"One hundred thousand dollars, "the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.
The day after his mother’s birthday he phoned her. "Well, mother, "he said, "Is the bird wonderful?"
"Oh, it was delicious, dear, "she said

1. 1.

   Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?

   1. A.
      Because he loved his mother very much
   2. B.
      Because his mother needed these presents
   3. C.
      Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money
   4. D.
      Because he was the richest man in the world
2. 2.

   How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

   1. A.
      They rang John up
   2. B.
      They knew it from the newspapers
   3. C.
      John phoned them one by one
   4. D.
      They knew it on TV
3. 3.

   When did the man with a bird come to visit John?

   1. A.
      Two weeks before John’s mother’s birthday
   2. B.
      On John’s mother’s birthday
   3. C.
      About five days before John’s mother’s birthday
   4. D.
      Less than a week after John’s mother’s birthday
4. 4.

   Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

   1. A.
      Because it was such a beautiful bird
   2. B.
      Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird
   3. C.
      Because the bird could look after his mother
   4. D.
      Because John thought the bird could make his mother happy
5. 5.

   What does the sentence "It was delicious, "really mean in the story?

   1. A.
      His mother ate the bird
   2. B.
      His mother let the bird fly away
   3. C.
      His mother began to learn languages from the bird
   4. D.
      His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world

John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother’s birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.

　 “I must find something wonderful for her,and it must be the only one in the whole world.”John thought.

　 He advertised in the newspaper. “Wanted---the best present for the woman who has everything.”

　 For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him“the best present”. But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.

　 Then less than a week before his mother’s birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage,and in the cage there was a large bird.

　 “This bird,”the man said,“can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world.”

　 “I’ll buy it,”John said,“How much do you want?”

　 “One hundred thousand dollars,”the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.

　 The day after his mother’s birthday he phoned her,”Well,mother,”he said,“Is the bird wonderful?”

　 “Oh,it was delicious,dear,”she said.

(　　 )47.How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

A.They rang John up. B.They knew it from the newspapers.

C.John phoned them one by one.　　 D.They knew it on TV.

(　　 )48.When did the man with a bird come to visit John?

A.Two weeks before John’s mother’s birthday. B.On John’s mother’s birthday.

C.About five days before John’s mother’s birthday. D.Less than a week after John’s mother’s birthday.

(　　 )49.Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

A.Because it was such a beautiful bird.

B.Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird.

C.Because the bird could look after his mother.

D.Because John thought the bird could make his mother happy.

(　　 )50.What does the sentence “It was delicious,”really mean in the story?

A.His mother ate the bird.

B.His mother let the bird fly away.

C.His mother began to learn languages from the bird.

D.His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.

John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother’s birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.

“ I must find something wonderful for her this year， and it must be the only one in the whole world.” John thought.

He advertised（登廣告）in the newspapers. “Wanted – the best present that is the only one in the whole world.”

For many days people phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him “ the best present”. But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.

Then a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage（籠子）， and in the cage there was a large bird.

“ This bird，” the man said， “can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world.”

“ I’ll buy it，” John said. “ How much do you want?”

“One hundred thousand dollars，” the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.

The day after his mother’s birthday he phoned her. “Well， mother，” he said， “Is the bird wonderful?”

“ Oh，it was delicious， dear，” she said.

1.Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?

A、Because he loved his mother very much.

B、Because his mother needed them.

C、Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

2.How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

A、They rang John up.

B、They knew it from the newspapers.

C、John phoned them one by one.

3.People all over the world phoned John to .

A、send him the best present

B、hope to see the best present

C、sell their things to him

4.What does John think of the bird?

A、It was too expensive.

B、It was the best present.

C、It was a very clever bird.

5.What does the sentence “ It was delicious” really mean in the story?

A、His mother ate the bird.

B、His mother let the bird fly away.

C、His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.

John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was. "I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world. Then my mother must be very happy.” John thought. He advertised (登廣告) in the newspapers. “Wanted—the best present for the woman who has everything. "

For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him "the best present". But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.

Then less than a week before his mother's birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird.

"This bird, "the man said, "can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world. "

"I will listen to it, "John said. “If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you.”

The man spoke to the bird. "Talk to me in French, " he said. The bird spoke to him in French. "Tell me a joke in Japanese, " he said. The bird told him a joke in Japanese. "Sing a famous pop song, "he said. The bird sang a famous pop song.

"I'll buy it, "John said. "How much do you want?"

"One hundred thousand dollars, "the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.

The day after his mother's birthday he phoned her. "Well, mother, "he said, "Is the bird wonderful?"

"Oh, it was delicious, dear, "she said.

1.Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?

A. Because he loved his mother very much.

B. Because his mother needed these presents.

C. Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

D. Because he was the richest man in the world.

2.How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

A. They rang John up.

B. They knew it from the newspapers.

C. John phoned them one by one.

D. They knew it on TV.

3.Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

A. Because it was such a beautiful bird.

B. Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird.

C. Because the bird could look after his mother.

D. Because he thought the bird could make his mother happy.

4.What does the sentence "It was delicious, "really mean in the story?

A. His mother ate the bird.

B. His mother let the bird fly away.

C. His mother began to learn languages from the bird.

D. His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.

閱讀理解

　　John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.

　　“I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world,” John thought.

　　He advertised in the newspapers. “Wanted--the best present for the woman who has everything.”

　　For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him“ the best present”. But they did not have anything that was the only one in the world.

　　Then less than a week before his mother's birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird.

　　“This bird,”said the man,“can speak ten languages and sing any pop songs. There is no other bird like it in the world.”

　　“I will listen to it,”John said,“If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you.”

　　The man spoke to the bird.“Talk to me in French,”he said. The bird spoke to him in French.“Tell me a joke in Japanese,”he said. The bird told him a joke in Japanese.“Sing a famous pop song,”he said. The bird sang a famous pop song.

　　“I'll buy it,”John said,“How much do you want？”

　　“One hundred thousand dollars,”the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.

　　The day after his mother's birthday he phoned her.“Well, mother,”he said,“Is the bird wonderful?”

　　“Oh, it was very delicious, dear,”she said.

(1) Why did John send his mother expensive presents on her birthday every year?

[　　]

A. Because he loved his mother very much.

B. Because his mother needed these presents.

C. Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

D. Because he was the richest man in the world.

(2) How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

[　　]

A. They rang John up.

B. They knew it from the newspapers.

C. John phoned them one by one.

D. They knew it on TV.

(3) When did the man come with a bird come to visit John?

[　　]

A. Two weeks before John's mother's birthday.

B. On John's mother's birthday.

C. About five days before John's mother's birthday.

D. Less than a week after John' s mother' s birthday.

(4) Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

[　　]

A. Because it was such a beautiful bird.

B. Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird.

C. Because the bird could look after his mother.

D. Because John thought the bird could make his mother happy.

(5) What does the sentence“it was delicious”really mean in the story?

[　　]

A. His mother ate the bird.

B. His mother let the bird away.

C. His mother began to learn languages from the bird.

D. His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.

閱讀理解

　　John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.

　　“I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world,” John thought.

　　He advertised in the newspapers. “Wanted--the best present for the woman who has everything.”

　　For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him“ the best present”. But they did not have anything that was the only one in the world.

　　Then less than a week before his mother's birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird.

　　“This bird,”said the man,“can speak ten languages and sing any pop songs. There is no other bird like it in the world.”

　　“I will listen to it,”John said,“If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you.”

　　The man spoke to the bird.“Talk to me in French,”he said. The bird spoke to him in French.“Tell me a joke in Japanese,”he said. The bird told him a joke in Japanese.“Sing a famous pop song,”he said. The bird sang a famous pop song.

　　“I'll buy it,”John said,“How much do you want？”

　　“One hundred thousand dollars,”the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.

　　The day after his mother's birthday he phoned her.“Well, mother,”he said,“Is the bird wonderful?”

　　“Oh, it was very delicious, dear,”she said.

(1) Why did John send his mother expensive presents on her birthday every year?

[　　]

A. Because he loved his mother very much.

B. Because his mother needed these presents.

C. Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

D. Because he was the richest man in the world.

(2) How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

[　　]

A. They rang John up.

B. They knew it from the newspapers.

C. John phoned them one by one.

D. They knew it on TV.

(3) When did the man come with a bird come to visit John?

[　　]

A. Two weeks before John's mother's birthday.

B. On John's mother's birthday.

C. About five days before John's mother's birthday.

D. Less than a week after John' s mother' s birthday.

(4) Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

[　　]

A. Because it was such a beautiful bird.

B. Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird.

C. Because the bird could look after his mother.

D. Because John thought the bird could make his mother happy.

(5) What does the sentence“it was delicious”really mean in the story?

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A. His mother ate the bird.

B. His mother let the bird away.

C. His mother began to learn languages from the bird.

D. His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world.

閱讀理解 　　John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year．He liked to show her how rich he was． 　　"I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world．"John thought． 　　He advertised(登廣告)in the newspapers．" Wanted－the best present for the woman who has everything．" 　　For many days his telephone did not stop ringing．People phoned him from all over the world．They wanted to sell him "the best present"．But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world． 　　Then less than a week before his mother's birthday, a man came to his office．He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird． 　　"This bird, "the man said, "can speak ten languages and sing any pop song．There is no other bird like it in the world．" 　　"I will listen to it, "John said．"If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you．" 　　The man spoke to the bird．"Talk to me in French, " he said．The bird spoke to him in French．"Tell me a joke in Japanese, " he said．The bird told him a joke in Japanese．"Sing a famous pop song, "he said．The bird sang a famous pop song． 　　"I'll buy it, "John said．"How much do you want?" 　　"One hundred thousand dollars, "the man said．This was a lot of money but John paid him．Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card． 　　The day after his mother's birthday he phoned her．"Well, mother, "he said, "Is the bird wonderful?" 　　"Oh, it was delicious, dear, "she said． (1) Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year? [　　] A． Because he loved his mother very much． B． Because his mother needed these presents． C． Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money． D． Because he was the richest man in the world． (2) How did people know John wanted the best present in the world? [　　] A． They rang John up． B． They knew it from the newspapers． C． John phoned them one by one． D． They knew it on TV． (3) When did the man with a bird come to visit John? [　　] A． Two weeks before John's mother's birthday． B． On John's mother's birthday． C． About five days before John's mother's birthday． D． Less than a week after John's mother's birthday． (4) Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird? [　　] A． Because it was such a beautiful bird． B． Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird． C． Because the bird could look after his mother． D． Because John thought the bird could make his mother happy． (5) What does the sentence "It was delicious, "really mean in the story? [　　] A． His mother ate the bird． B． His mother let the bird fly away． C． His mother began to learn languages from the bird． D． His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world．

閱讀理解 　　John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year．He liked to show her how rich he was． 　　“I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world．” John thought． 　　He advertised(登廣告)in the newspapers．“Wanted－the best present for the woman who has everything．” 　　For many days his telephone did not stop ringing．People phoned him from all over the world．They wanted to sell him “the best present”．But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world． 　　Then less than a week before his mother's birthday, a man came to his office．He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird． 　　“This bird,” the man said, “can speak ten languages and sing any pop song．There is no other bird like it in the world．” 　　“I will listen to it,” John said．“If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you．” 　　The man spoke to the bird．“Talk to me in French,” he said．The bird spoke to him in French．“Tell me a joke in Japanese,” he said．The bird told him a joke in Japanese．“Sing a famous pop song,” he said．The bird sang a famous pop song． 　　“I'll buy it,” John said．“How much do you want?” 　　“One hundred thousand dollars,” the man said．This was a lot of money but John paid him．Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card． 　　The day after his mother's birthday he phoned her．“Well, mother,” he said, “Is the bird wonderful?” 　　“Oh, it was delicious, dear,” she said． (1) Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year? [　　] A． Because he loved his mother very much． B． Because his mother needed these presents． C． Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money． D． Because he was the richest man in the world． (2) How did people know John wanted the best present in the world? [　　] A． They rang John up． B． They knew it from the newspapers． C． John phoned them one by one． D． They knew it on TV． (3) When did the man with a bird come to visit John? [　　] A． Two weeks before John's mother's birthday． B． On John's mother's birthday． C． About five days before John's mother's birthday． D． Less than a week after John's mother's birthday． (4) Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird? [　　] A． Because it was such a beautiful bird． B． Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird． C． Because the bird could look after his mother． D． Because John thought the bird could make his mother happy． (5) What does the sentence “It was delicious” really mean in the story? [　　] A． His mother ate the bird． B． His mother let the bird fly away． C． His mother began to learn languages from the bird． D． His mother thought it was the most expensive present in the world．

閱讀理解：閱讀短文,．然后從每題A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出一個(gè)能回答所提問題或完成所給句子的最佳答案。

John sent his mother expensive presents on his mother's birthday every year. He liked to show her how rich he was.

"I must find something wonderful for her, and it must be the only one in the whole world. "John thought.

He advertised (登廣告) in the newspapers. " Wanted—the best present for the woman who has everything. "

For many days his telephone did not stop ringing. People phoned him from all over the world. They wanted to sell him "the best present". But they did not have anything that was the only one in the whole world.

Then less than a week before his mother's birthday, a man came to his office. He was carrying a cage, and in the cage there was a large bird.

"This bird, "the man said, "can speak ten languages and sing any pop song. There is no other bird like it in the world. "

"I will listen to it, "John said. "If what you said is true, I will buy the bird from you. "

The man spoke to the bird. "Talk to me in French, " he said. The bird spoke to him in French. "Tell me a joke in Japanese, " he said. The bird told him a joke in Japanese. "Sing a famous pop song, "he said. The bird sang a famous pop song.

"I'll buy it, "John said. "How much do you want?"

"One hundred thousand dollars, "the man said. This was a lot of money but John paid him. Then he sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.

The day after his mother's birthday he phoned her. "Well, mother, "he said, "Is the bird wonderful?"

"Oh, it was delicious, dear, "she said.

1. Why did John send her mother expensive presents for her birthday every year?

A. Because he loved his mother very much.

B. Because his mother needed these presents.

C. Because he wanted to show he had a lot of money.

D. Because he was the richest man in the world.

2. How did people know John wanted the best present in the world?

A. They rang John up.

B. They knew it from the newspapers.

C. John phoned them one by one.

D. They knew it on TV.

3. When did the man with a bird come to visit John?

A. Two weeks before John's mother's birthday.

B. On John's mother's birthday.

C. About five days before John's mother's birthday.

D. Less than a week after John's mother's birthday.

4. Why did John pay the man a lot of money for the bird?

A. Because it was such a beautiful bird.

B. Because he wanted to help the poor man with the bird.

C. Because the bird could look after his mother.

D.  Because John  thought  the bird could make his mother happy.

5. What does the sentence "It was delicious, "really mean in the story?

A. His mother ate the bird.

B. His mother let the bird fly away.

C. His mother began to learn languages from the bird.

D.  His mother thought  it  was the most  expensive present in the world.

Joyce was born in a poor family. Next Friday would be her mother’s birthday. Joyce wanted to buy something for her mother, but she had no money. As an 8-year-old girl, she couldn’t do part-time jobs. What could she do to make enough money for her mother’s birthday present?
Suddenly she had an idea. Usually, she would go straight to school, but this morning, she didn’t. She walked along the streets, picking up cardboard（紙板）, plastic（塑料）bottles and cans（易拉罐）. When it was time for school, she hid them in the backyard and ran to school as quickly as possible.
Eight days later, she decided to sell all the things she had collected because the next day was her mother’s birthday. She had to sell them and buy a birthday present for her mother. In the shop, she bought a beautiful hair pin for her mother.
When her mother got the present, she said with tears in her eyes,“This is the best present I’ve ever received.”
【小題1】How old was Joyce?
A. Seven.           B. Eight.        C. Nine.         
【小題2】Why couldn’t Joyce buy a present for her mother at first?
A. Because she had no money.
B. Because she didn’t know what her mother liked.
C. Because she didn’t love her mother at all.
【小題3】What was Joyce’s idea?
A. Doing part-time jobs.   
B. Collecting waste things and selling them.
C. Asking her best friend for help.
【小題4】How long did Joyce collect the waste things?
A. A week.      B. A month.    C. More than a week.
【小題5】 How did Joyce’s mother feel when she got the present?
A. Very sad.      B. Very happy and moved.     C. Very surprised.

Joyce was born in a poor family. Next Friday would be her mother’s birthday. Joyce wanted to buy something for her mother, but she had no money. As an 8-year-old girl, she couldn’t do part-time jobs. What could she do to make enough money for her mother’s birthday present?
Suddenly she had an idea. Usually, she would go straight to school, but this morning, she didn’t. She walked along the streets, picking up cardboard（紙板）, plastic（塑料）bottles and cans（易拉罐）. When it was time for school, she hid them in the backyard and ran to school as quickly as possible.
Eight days later, she decided to sell all the things she had collected because the next day was her mother’s birthday. She had to sell them and buy a birthday present for her mother. In the shop, she bought a beautiful hair pin for her mother.
When her mother got the present, she said with tears in her eyes,“This is the best present I’ve ever received.”
【小題1】How old was Joyce?
A. Seven.           B. Eight.        C. Nine.         
【小題2】Why couldn’t Joyce buy a present for her mother at first?
A. Because she had no money.
B. Because she didn’t know what her mother liked.
C. Because she didn’t love her mother at all.
【小題3】What was Joyce’s idea?
A. Doing part-time jobs.   
B. Collecting waste things and selling them.
C. Asking her best friend for help.
【小題4】How long did Joyce collect the waste things?
A. A week.      B. A month.    C. More than a week.
【小題5】 How did Joyce’s mother feel when she got the present?
A. Very sad.      B. Very happy and moved.     C. Very surprised.