One day，four lawyers were riding their horses along a country road. There had been a rain. Water was dripping (滴) from the trees，and the grass was wet. They rode slowly，talking and laughing. Suddenly they heard some noises from the tree above them. “What is the matter?” asked the first lawyer. “Oh, it's only some old birds!” said the second lawyer. “The storm made one of the babies fall out of the nest. It is too young to fly, and the mother bird is very worried.” “What a pity! It’ll die down there in the grass,” said the third lawyer. “It doesn't matter. It's only a bird,” said the second lawyer. Then they rode on, talking and laughing as before. But the fourth lawyer, whose name was Abraham Lincoln, stopped. He got down from his horse and took the little one in his big warm hands.

 “Never mind, my little fellow ,” said Mr. Lincoln. “I will put you back in your little nest.” He climbed up the tree and put the bird softly into their warm little home. A few minutes later, Mr. Lincoln joined them again. His shoes were covered with mud and he was wet. Then the other three laughed at him. They thought it was foolish for a strong man to do so much just for a young bird. “Gentlemen,” said Mr. Lincoln, “I could not sleep tonight if I had left the helpless bird in the grass.” Later Abraham Lincoln became very famous as a lawyer. He also became the president of America. He was one of the greatest American presidents.

58. The reason why the mother bird was worried was that __________.

A. there was a rain

B. the lawyers were under its tree

C. one of its babies fell out of the nest

D. it could not fly

59. The underlined phrase “l(fā)ittle fellow” in paragraph 2 means __________.

A．the mother bird

B．Lincoln's little friends

C．the other three lawyers

D．the baby bird

60. The other three lawyers laughed at Lincoln because __________.

A. he climbed the tree                      B. he was wet

C. his shoes were covered with mud

D. they thought it foolish for him to do so

61. From the passage we know Lincoln __________.

A. liked riding horses

B. was very kind and loved birds and animals

C. liked being laughed at

D. wanted to be the president of America then

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Global English Centre

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☆3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one year (2000 yuan) courses.

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☆Experienced college English teachers.

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☆ Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a 2nd foreign language.

☆ Free sightseeing and social activities。

☆ Very close to the Central Park.

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　　A. Global English Centre and Modern Language School.

　　B. Global English Centre and the International House of English.

　　C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training.

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Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
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☆ A 4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
☆ Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a 2nd foreign language.
☆ Free sightseeing and social activities。
☆ Very close to the Central Park.
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A．Global English Centre and Modern Language School.
B．Global English Centre and the International House of English.
C．Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training.
D．The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English.
【小題2】 The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three schools in that.
A．its teaching quality is betterB．it is nearest to the city centre
C．its courses are more advancedD．it requires an entrance examination
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A．offers free sightseeing and social activities
B．has a special course in spoken English
C．costs less than the other schools
D．has native English teachers
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A．60B．240　C．720D．960

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A．Because they want to show their ingredients in dishes.

B．Because the public expect them to do so.

C．Because Chinese dishes are popular.

D．Because it is convenient for foreigners to order food.

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A．They are too long to remember.

B．Many of them are not correct.

C．They lack cultural meaning and attraction.

D．They are difficult to learn.

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A．Monks can jump high.

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☆3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one year (2000 yuan) courses.

☆Choice fo morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~Fri.

☆Experienced college English teachers.

☆Close to city centre and bus stops.

Tel:67605270

Add:105 Zhongshan Road,100082

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☆ Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.

☆ Small classes (12~16 students) on Sat.&Sum.from2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

☆ Native English teachers from Canada and USA.

☆ Language lab and computers supplied.

☆ 3-month course: (1050 yuan), 6-month course: (1850 yuan)

Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056

Tel: 67353019

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☆ We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.

☆ We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. Entrance exams:1 June and 1 Dec.

☆ We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.

☆ Only 15-minute walk from city centre.

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☆ 3/6-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient class hours:9~12 a.m. and2~5 p.m.

☆ A 4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).

☆ Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a 2nd foreign language.

☆ Free sightseeing and social activities。

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For further information call 67432308.

1.You work from 9:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?

A．Global English Centre and Modern Language School.

B．Global English Centre and the International House of English.

C．Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training.

D．The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English.

2.The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three schools in that.

A．its teaching quality is better

B．it is nearest to the city centre

C．its courses are more advanced

D．it requires an entrance examination

3.You’ll probably prefer to go to the International House of English because it.

A．offers free sightseeing and social activities

B．has a special course in spoken English

C．costs less than the other schools

D．has native English teachers

4.If you take the evening classes at the International House  of English, you’ll pay about      yuan.

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C．720

D．960

 

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