When I was young, I sometimes traveled the country roads with my dad. He was a mail carrier, and on Saturdays he would ask me to go with him. Driving through the countryside was always fun: There were animals to see, people to visit, and chocolate cookies if you knew where to stop, and Dad did.

On Dad's final day of work, it took him well into the evening to complete his rounds because at least one member from each family was waiting at their mailboxes to thank him for his friendship and his years of service. Mailboxes were sometimes used for things other than mail. One note left in a mailbox read, “Nat, take these eggs to Marian; she's baking a cake and doesn't have any eggs.” A young girl wrote letters but had no stamps, so she left a few buttons on the envelope in the mailbox; Dad paid for the stamps. One businessman used to leave large amounts of cash in his mailbox for Dad to take to the bank. Once, the amount came to $32,000.

A dozen years ago, when I traveled back to my hometown on the sad occasion of Dad's death, the mailboxes along the way reminded me of some of his stories. I thought I knew them all, but that wasn't the case.

As I drove home, I noticed two lamp poles, which supported wooden boxes about four feet off the ground. For years children had dropped letters to Santa through those boxes. I made a turn at the corner and drove past the post office and across the railroad tracks to our house.

Frank Townsend, Dad's postmaster and great friend for many years. So we all sat down at the table and began to tell stories.

At one point Frank looked at me with tears in his eyes. “What are we going to do about the letters this Christmas?”he asked.

“The letters?”

“I guess you never knew.”

“Knew what?”

“Remember, when you were a kid and you used to put your letters to Santa boxes on Main Street? It was your dad who answered all those letters every year.”

I just sat there with tears in my eyes. It wasn't hard for me to imagine Dad sitting at the old oak table in our basement reading those letters and answering each one. I have since spoken with several of the people who received Christmas letters during their childhood, and they told me how amazed they were that Santa had known so much about their homes and families.

For me, just knowing that story about my father was the gift of a lifetime.

1.It can be inferred from the passage that the writer regarded his travels with Dad as ________.

A. exciting experiences with a lot of fun

B. happy occasions to play with baby chickens

C. great chances to help other people

D. good opportunities to enjoy chocolate cookies

2.The writer provides the detail about the businessman to show that ________.

A. Dad had a strong sense of duty

B. Dad had a strong sense of honor

C. Dad was an honest and reliable man

D. Dad was a kind and generous man

3.According to the passage, which of the following impressed the writer most?

A. Dad read letters for a blind lady for years.

B. Dad paid for the stamps for a young girl.

C. Dad answered children's Christmas letters every year.

D. Dad took the money to the bank for one businessman.

4.What surprised the children most when they received letters in reply from Santa Claus every year?

A. Santa Claus had so much information about their families.

B. Santa Claus answered all their letters every year.

C. Santa Claus had unique mailboxes for the children.

D. Santa Claus lived alone in the cold North Pole.

5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Memorable Travels B. Christmas Gifts

C. Special Mailboxes D. The Mail

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1.The girl in a red coat is Betty. (對(duì)畫(huà)線(xiàn)部分提問(wèn))

________________ is Betty?

2.Sam is heavier than John. (改為同義句)

John is ________________Sam.

3.Paul jumps high. Carol jumps high, too. (合并為一句)

Paul jumps ________________Carol.

4.Tina is as friendly as Tara. (改為否定句)

Tina ________________ Tara.

5.Is Mike smarter than Jack? (改為同義句)

_______________ Mike or Jack?

6.Dave is heavy, but he can run very fast. (改為同義句)

________________ Dave is heavy, he can run very fast.

7.It’s a nice day, ________________? (完成反意疑問(wèn)句)

8.She sang more clearly than her sister. (改為一般疑問(wèn)句) 

______________________________?

9.Julie is ten years old. Anna is eleven years old. (合成一句話(huà))

Anna is _______________than Julie.

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______________________________?

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“Why don’t you apply(申請(qǐng))for the job as a waiter, Bobby?” said Alice.

“Do you think I will have a chance?” Bobby replied.

“Of course you will,” said Alice. “You’re certainly honest and reliable(可靠的). Everyone trusts you, and you’re never late.”

“I think Sonia should apply for the job as a nanny,” Bobby said.

“Yes, Sonia,” Alice said. “You always work so hard and you love children. You would be perfect!”

“I’d love to do it,” Sonia said, “but the advertisement says they want someone who is experienced. I don’t have any experience or qualifications. But what about you, Alice?

“Yes, Alice,” Bobby said. “Which job would you like”?

“I think I should become a career advisor!” said Alice.

1.What does the underlined word “nanny” mean?

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3.Who is supposed to be a good waiter?

A. Alice B. Sonia C. Bobby

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A. anytime B. after 6 pm C. before 10 am

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