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短文

Pizza Palace

It was Claire’s birthday, and she decided to celebrate it at a pizza place. She chose Pizza Palace because pizza was her favorite food. The party was also pizza-themed. She wore a shirt that said “Pizza Queen.” Her favorite type of pizza was Hawaiian, and she loved pineapples on her pizza.

Along with food, Pizza Palace also had an arcade with many games. There was air hockey, basketball, and even Dance Dance Revolution. Claire was so excited. It was the best day ever. She loved spending time with her friends and had a great time. Claire couldn’t wait for her next birthday.

翻译

Pizza Palace
披萨宫

It was Claire’s birthday, and she decided to celebrate it at a pizza place.
那天是克莱尔的生日，她决定在一家披萨店庆祝。
She chose Pizza Palace because pizza was her favorite food.
她选择了披萨宫，因为披萨是她最喜欢的食物。
The party was also pizza-themed.
这次派对也是以披萨为主题的。
She wore a shirt that said “Pizza Queen.”
她穿了一件写着“披萨女王”的T恤。
Her favorite type of pizza was Hawaiian, and she loved pineapples on her pizza.
她最喜欢的披萨是夏威夷披萨，而且她很喜欢披萨上的菠萝。
Along with food, Pizza Palace also had an arcade with many games.
除了吃的，披萨宫里还有一个游戏区，有很多游戏。
There was air hockey, basketball, and even Dance Dance Revolution.
那里有空气曲棍球、投篮游戏，甚至还有《劲舞革命》。
Claire was so excited.
克莱尔非常兴奋。
It was the best day ever.
这是她经历过的最棒的一天。
She loved spending time with her friends and had a great time.
她很喜欢和朋友们在一起，玩得非常开心。
Claire couldn’t wait for her next birthday.
克莱尔已经迫不及待地期待下一个生日了。

问答

1. Where did Claire celebrate her birthday, and why did she choose that place?
（克莱尔在哪里庆祝她的生日？她为什么选择那里？）

2. What made the birthday party pizza-themed?
（是什么让这次生日派对成为“披萨主题”的？）

3. What activities could Claire and her friends enjoy at Pizza Palace?
（克莱尔和她的朋友们在披萨宫可以玩哪些活动？）

参考答案：

答案 1

She celebrated her birthday at Pizza Palace because pizza was her favorite food. （她在披萨宫庆祝生日，因为披萨是她最喜欢的食物。）

答案 2

The party was pizza-themed because it was held at a pizza place and Claire wore a shirt that said “Pizza Queen.” （派对在披萨店举行，而且克莱尔穿了一件写着“披萨女王”的T恤，因此成为披萨主题。）

答案 3

They could play arcade games such as air hockey, basketball, and Dance Dance Revolution. （他们可以玩街机游戏，比如空气曲棍球、投篮游戏和《劲舞革命》。）

短文

A New Car

Tom had an old car. He had owned the same car for 20 years. One day, his car broke down, and he could no longer drive it. He decided it was time to buy a new car.

He went car shopping and brought his brother along. He asked the dealer to show him around. Tom was looking for something affordable and dependable.

He wanted a medium-sized car with four doors and five seats. He spent hours looking at different cars and finally decided on one. Then he had to figure out the price. The dealer gave him a good deal, and Tom went home with his brother in his new car.

翻译

A New Car
一辆新车

Tom had an old car.
汤姆有一辆旧车。
He had owned the same car for 20 years.
他拥有这辆车已经有20年了。
One day, his car broke down, and he could no longer drive it.
有一天，他的车坏了，他再也不能开它了。
He decided it was time to buy a new car.
他决定是时候买一辆新车了。
He went car shopping and brought his brother along.
他去看车买车，并带上了他的兄弟一起。
He asked the dealer to show him around.
他请销售人员带他四处看看。
Tom was looking for something affordable and dependable.
汤姆想找一辆价格合理又可靠的车。
He wanted a medium-sized car with four doors and five seats.
他想要一辆中型车，有四个车门和五个座位。
He spent hours looking at different cars and finally decided on one.
他花了好几个小时看不同的车，最终选定了一辆。
Then he had to figure out the price.
接下来，他需要谈价格。
The dealer gave him a good deal, and Tom went home with his brother in his new car.
销售人员给了他一个不错的价格，汤姆和他的兄弟一起开着新车回家了。

问答

1. Why did Tom decide to buy a new car?
（汤姆为什么决定买一辆新车？）

2. What kind of car was Tom looking for?
（汤姆在找一辆什么样的车？）

3. Who went car shopping with Tom, and how did the story end?
（谁陪汤姆一起去买车？故事最后是怎样的？）

参考答案：

答案 1

Because his old car broke down and he could no longer drive it. （因为他的旧车坏了，他已经不能再开了。）

答案 2

He wanted a medium-sized car that was affordable, dependable, and had four doors and five seats. （他想要一辆中型车，价格合适、性能可靠，并且有四个车门和五个座位。）

答案 3

His brother went with him, and Tom went home in his new car after getting a good deal. （他的兄弟陪他一起去，最后汤姆谈到了一个好价格，开着新车回家了。）

短文

Happy about the Promotion

Jim worked at a clothing store. He had been working there for two years when he saw a flier in the break room. It was an announcement saying they were looking for a new supervisor. Jim wanted to move up, so he decided to apply for the position. He filled out the application, and one week later, he had an interview.

Jim was confident and did well in the interview. A week later, he heard back—he had gotten the position! Jim loved his new job and was very happy about his promotion. He started thinking about ways to help improve the store.

翻译

Happy about the Promotion
为升职而开心

Jim worked at a clothing store.
吉姆在一家服装店工作。
He had been working there for two years when he saw a flier in the break room.
他在那里工作了两年时，在休息室看到了一张传单。
It was an announcement saying they were looking for a new supervisor.
那是一张公告，说他们正在招聘一名新的主管。
Jim wanted to move up, so he decided to apply for the position.
吉姆想要升职，于是决定申请这个职位。
He filled out the application, and one week later, he had an interview.
他填好申请表，一周后去参加了面试。
Jim was confident and did well in the interview.
吉姆很有自信，面试表现很好。
A week later, he heard back—he had gotten the position!
一周后，他收到了消息——他得到了这份工作！
Jim loved his new job and was very happy about his promotion.
吉姆非常喜欢自己的新工作，对升职感到十分高兴。
He started thinking about ways to help improve the store.
他开始思考如何帮助提升这家店的业绩。

问答

1. How long had Jim been working at the clothing store before he saw the flier?
（在看到那张传单之前，吉姆在这家服装店工作了多久？）

2. What position was the store looking to fill?
（这家店正在招聘什么职位？）

3. How did Jim feel after he got the position?
（吉姆得到这份工作后感觉如何？）

参考答案：

答案 1

He had been working there for two years. （他已经在那里工作了两年。）

答案 2

They were looking for a new supervisor. （他们正在招聘一名新的主管。）

答案 3

He was very happy about his promotion and excited about his new job. （他对升职感到非常高兴，并对新工作充满热情。）

短文

Learning to Dance

Everyone had to perform a dance. It was for a performance next Friday called Dance for Arthritis. The event was meant to raise money for charity. Each ticket cost five dollars, and the money would be donated to help treat arthritis.

Joey wanted to help, but he didn’t know how to dance. He was afraid he might embarrass himself. He decided to watch some videos and tried to teach himself, but it didn’t work. Finally, he asked his friend for help. His friend was great at dancing and taught him different moves. After they practiced together, Joey was ready. He felt proud and excited to help the cause.

翻译

Learning to Dance
学习跳舞

Everyone had to perform a dance.
每个人都得表演一支舞。
It was for a performance next Friday called Dance for Arthritis.
这是为了下周五名为“为关节炎而舞”的演出。
The event was meant to raise money for charity.
这场活动是为了为慈善筹款。
Each ticket cost five dollars, and the money would be donated to help treat arthritis.
每张票价五美元，所有收入将捐出用于帮助治疗关节炎。
Joey wanted to help, but he didn’t know how to dance.
乔伊想帮忙，但他不会跳舞。
He was afraid he might embarrass himself.
他担心自己会出丑。
He decided to watch some videos and tried to teach himself, but it didn’t work.
他决定看一些视频自学，但没有成功。
Finally, he asked his friend for help.
最后，他向朋友求助。
His friend was great at dancing and taught him different moves.
他的朋友很会跳舞，教了他各种舞步。
After they practiced together, Joey was ready.
他们一起练习后，乔伊准备好了。
He felt proud and excited to help the cause.
他为能参与这项公益活动感到自豪又兴奋。

问答

1. What was the purpose of the performance called Dance for Arthritis?
（名为“为关节炎而舞”的演出的目的是什么？）

2. Why was Joey nervous about performing in the dance?
（乔伊为什么对表演舞蹈感到紧张？）

3. How did Joey finally learn to dance?
（乔伊最后是怎样学会跳舞的？）

参考答案：

答案 1

It was meant to raise money for charity and help treat arthritis. （它是为了为慈善筹款，并帮助治疗关节炎。）

答案 2

He didn’t know how to dance and was afraid he might embarrass himself. （他不会跳舞，担心自己会出丑。）

答案 3

He asked his friend for help, and his friend taught him different dance moves. （他向朋友求助，朋友教了他各种舞步。）

短文

A Blackout

It was a normal day. Suddenly, all the lights went out — it was a blackout. Sam looked out his window and saw that the whole street was dark. He went to get some candles and lit them. The blackout lasted for several hours.

He had some homework due the next day, and he had to finish it that night. He used the candlelight to write. His parents found some flashlights to help. The blackout wasn’t so bad after all. Sam got to see what life was like without electricity, and he finished his homework much faster than he would have with all the distractions of technology.

翻译

A Blackout
停电

It was a normal day.
那是平常的一天。
Suddenly, all the lights went out — it was a blackout.
突然，所有的灯都熄灭了——原来是停电。
Sam looked out his window and saw that the whole street was dark.
萨姆朝窗外望去，发现整条街都一片漆黑。
He went to get some candles and lit them.
他去拿了几根蜡烛并点燃了它们。
The blackout lasted for several hours.
这次停电持续了好几个小时。
He had some homework due the next day, and he had to finish it that night.
他有作业第二天要交，必须在那天晚上完成。
He used the candlelight to write.
他借着烛光写作。
His parents found some flashlights to help.
他的父母找来了几只手电筒帮忙照明。
The blackout wasn’t so bad after all.
结果这次停电也没那么糟。
Sam got to see what life was like without electricity, and he finished his homework much faster than he would have with all the distractions of technology.
萨姆体会到了没有电的生活，而且他完成作业的速度比有各种电子干扰时快多了。

问答

1. What happened during the blackout?
（停电开始时发生了什么？）

2. How did Sam manage to finish his homework during the blackout?
（萨姆在停电期间是怎么完成作业的？）

3. What did Sam learn from the blackout?
（萨姆从这次停电中学到了什么？）

参考答案：

答案 1

All the lights suddenly went out, and the whole street became dark. （所有的灯突然熄灭，整条街都陷入黑暗。）

答案 2

He used candlelight to write, and his parents helped by finding some flashlights. （他借着烛光书写，父母还帮忙找来了手电筒。）

答案 3

He learned what life was like without electricity and realized he could work faster without the distractions of technology. （他体会到没有电的生活，并意识到没有科技干扰时自己写得更快。）

短文

Running a Marathon

Cindy was preparing to run a marathon. The marathon was 26 miles long, so it would take a lot of practice. She decided to train before the big day. She started by running five miles a day and added one more mile each day. Before long, she was running all 26 miles. She was ready.

She prepared carefully for race day. She ate healthy meals. She had cereal for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and chicken with rice for dinner. She also ate protein bars for extra energy. Running 26 miles would take a lot of strength. On the day of the marathon, she wore comfortable running shoes and made sure to wear athletic clothes.

翻译

Running a Marathon
跑马拉松

Cindy was preparing to run a marathon.
辛迪正在准备参加一场马拉松。
The marathon was 26 miles long, so it would take a lot of practice.
这场马拉松全程有26英里，所以需要大量训练。
She decided to train before the big day.
她决定在比赛前先开始训练。
She started by running five miles a day and added one more mile each day.
她一开始每天跑五英里，然后每天多加一英里。
Before long, she was running all 26 miles.
没过多久，她就能跑完整个26英里了。
She was ready.
她已经准备好了。
She prepared carefully for race day.
她为比赛当天认真做了准备。
She ate healthy meals.
她吃得很健康。
She had cereal for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and chicken with rice for dinner.
她早餐吃麦片，午餐吃沙拉，晚餐吃鸡肉配米饭。
She also ate protein bars for extra energy.
她还吃了蛋白棒来补充能量。
Running 26 miles would take a lot of strength.
跑26英里需要很大的体力。
On the day of the marathon, she wore comfortable running shoes and made sure to wear athletic clothes.
在比赛当天，她穿上了舒适的跑鞋，并确保自己穿的是运动服。

问答

1. What did Cindy do to get ready for the marathon?
（辛迪为了准备马拉松做了什么？）

2. What kinds of food did Cindy eat while preparing for the race?
（在准备比赛期间，辛迪都吃了哪些食物？）

3. What did Cindy wear on the day of the marathon?
（马拉松当天辛迪穿了什么？）

参考答案：

答案 1

She trained every day, starting with five miles and adding one more mile each day until she could run 26 miles. （她每天训练，从五英里开始，每天多跑一英里，直到能跑完26英里为止。）

答案 2

She ate cereal for breakfast, a salad for lunch, chicken with rice for dinner, and protein bars for extra energy. （她早餐吃麦片，午餐吃沙拉，晚餐吃鸡肉配米饭，还吃蛋白棒补充能量。）

答案 3

She wore comfortable running shoes and athletic clothes. （她穿了舒适的跑鞋和运动服。）

短文

Her Dog Was Missing

Kara came home from work and noticed her dog wasn’t there. She called his name, but he didn’t come. He was missing. She searched the whole house and yard, but there was no sign of him.

Kara decided to ask her neighbors, but none of them had seen her dog. She walked around the neighborhood, calling for him again and again, but had no luck. So she decided to make some signs.

She printed a photo of her dog and wrote down her contact information. Then she asked her friends and family to help her put up the signs around town. A couple of hours later, she got a phone call — someone had found her dog! Kara was so happy and relieved to know he was safe.

翻译

Her Dog Was Missing
她的狗不见了

Kara came home from work and noticed her dog wasn’t there.
卡拉下班回到家，发现她的狗不在。
She called his name, but he didn’t come.
她喊了狗的名字，但狗没有跑过来。
He was missing.
它失踪了。
She searched the whole house and yard, but there was no sign of him.
她找遍了整个房子和院子，却没有它的踪影。
Kara decided to ask her neighbors, but none of them had seen her dog.
卡拉决定去问邻居，但没有人见过她的狗。
She walked around the neighborhood, calling for him again and again, but had no luck.
她在社区里来回寻找，一遍又一遍地呼喊狗的名字，但依然没有结果。
So she decided to make some signs.
于是她决定制作一些寻狗启事。
She printed a photo of her dog and wrote down her contact information.
她打印了一张狗的照片，并写上了自己的联系方式。
Then she asked her friends and family to help her put up the signs around town.
接着她请朋友和家人帮她在城里四处张贴这些启事。
A couple of hours later, she got a phone call — someone had found her dog!
几个小时后，她接到一个电话——有人找到了她的狗！
Kara was so happy and relieved to know he was safe.
得知它平安无事，卡拉感到无比开心和放心。

问答

1. Where did Kara look for her dog at first?
（最开始卡拉在哪里寻找她的狗？）

2. What did Kara do after she couldn’t find her dog?
（在找不到狗之后，卡拉做了什么？）

3. How did Kara feel when she got the phone call?
（当卡拉接到电话时，她的心情如何？）

参考答案：

答案 1

At first, Kara looked for her dog in the house and the yard, but she couldn’t find him anywhere. （一开始，卡拉在房子和院子里找狗，但哪里都找不到。）

答案 2

After she couldn’t find her dog, Kara asked her neighbors and then made some signs with her friends and family. （找不到狗之后，卡拉先去问了邻居，然后和朋友家人一起制作了寻狗启事。）

答案 3

Kara was very happy and relieved when she got the phone call because someone had found her dog. （当她接到电话时非常开心又放心，因为有人找到了她的狗。）

短文

Working at the Ice Cream Shop

Sarah worked in an ice cream shop. She loved being around ice cream. Every day she saw people smiling. She enjoyed serving children and their families. She liked making people happy.

She also got free ice cream. But she made sure not to eat too much. Too much ice cream is not healthy. She ate ice cream only once a week. Her favorite flavor was chocolate.

The most popular flavor was vanilla. The shop had 20 different flavors. They also had 3 sizes and 2 kinds of cones. The shop was very busy. Sarah enjoyed working there.

翻译

Sarah’s Ice Cream Shop
莎拉的冰淇淋店

Sarah worked in an ice cream shop.
莎拉在一家冰淇淋店工作。
She loved being around ice cream.
她喜欢被冰淇淋包围的感觉
Every day she saw people smiling.
每天她都能看到人们的笑容。
She enjoyed serving children and their families.
她喜欢为孩子和他们的家人服务。
She liked making people happy.
她喜欢让人们感到开心。
She also got free ice cream.
她还能免费吃冰淇淋。
But she made sure not to eat too much.
但她注意不吃太多。
Too much ice cream is not healthy.
冰淇淋吃多了不健康。
She ate ice cream only once a week.
她一周只吃一次冰淇淋。
Her favorite flavor was chocolate.
她最喜欢的口味是巧克力。
The most popular flavor was vanilla.
最受欢迎的口味是香草。
The shop had 20 different flavors.
这家店有二十种不同的口味。
They also had 3 sizes and 2 kinds of cones.
他们还提供三种份量和两种甜筒。
The shop was very busy.
这家店生意非常好。
Sarah enjoyed working there.
莎拉很喜欢在那里工作。

问答

1. Where did Sarah work?
（莎拉在哪里工作？）

2. What was Sarah’s favorite ice cream flavor?
（莎拉最喜欢的冰淇淋口味是什么？）

3. How often did Sarah eat ice cream?
（莎拉多久吃一次冰淇淋？）

参考答案：

答案 1

Sarah worked in an ice cream shop. （莎拉在一家冰淇淋店工作。）

答案 2

Sarah’s favorite flavor was chocolate. （莎拉最喜欢的口味是巧克力。）

答案 3

She ate ice cream once a week. （她一周吃一次冰淇淋。）

短文

The Lottery

Josh won the lottery and suddenly became a millionaire. He could hardly believe it. Now he could buy almost anything he wanted.

The first thing he did was pay off his student loans. At last, he was free of debt. Then he bought plane tickets to Hawaii—not just for himself, but for his best friends too.

They all flew to Hawaii together and spent the week without worrying about money. Josh stayed in the nicest hotel, ate at the best restaurants, and flew home first-class.

Even after the trip, he still had about $800,000 left. Josh decided to keep the rest in his bank account. He didn’t want to go overboard.

翻译

The Lottery
彩票

Josh won the lottery and suddenly became a millionaire.
乔希中了彩票，突然变成了百万富翁。
He could hardly believe it.
他简直不敢相信。
Now he could buy almost anything he wanted.
现在他几乎可以买任何他想要的东西。
The first thing he did was pay off his student loans.
他做的第一件事就是还清助学贷款。
At last, he was free of debt.
终于，他摆脱了债务。
Then he bought plane tickets to Hawaii—not just for himself, but for his best friends too.
然后他买了飞往夏威夷的机票——不仅是给自己，也给他最好的朋友们。
They all flew to Hawaii together and spent the week without worrying about money.
他们一起飞到夏威夷，度过了一周无忧无虑的时光。
Josh stayed in the nicest hotel, ate at the best restaurants, and flew home first-class.
乔希住在最好的酒店，在最好的餐厅用餐，还坐头等舱回家。
Even after the trip, he still had about $800,000 left.
旅行结束后，他还剩下大约八十万美元。
Josh decided to keep the rest in his bank account.
乔希决定把剩下的钱存进银行账户。
He didn’t want to go overboard.
他不想太过挥霍。

问答

1. What was the first thing Josh did after winning the lottery?
（乔希中彩票后做的第一件事是什么？）

2. Where did Josh go with his best friends?
（乔希和他最好的朋友去了哪里？）

3. How much money did Josh have left after the trip?
（旅行结束后，乔希还剩下多少钱？）

参考答案：

答案 1

He paid off his student loans. （他还清了助学贷款。）

答案 2

They went to Hawaii together. （他们一起去了夏威夷。）

答案 3

He still had about $800,000 left. （他还剩下大约八十万美元。）

短文

Lifeguard Duty

Emily was a lifeguard at the local pool. Her job was to make sure the kids were safe. She had to watch the pool closely and step in if any child started to drown. Emily needed to be a strong swimmer, and she also had to know CPR. She always had to stay alert and pay attention to everything happening around the pool. She also needed to be good with kids.

Emily loved her job. She enjoyed seeing the kids having fun. It wasn’t all hard work—she also got to use the pool when she was off duty.

翻译

Lifeguard Duty
救生员的职责

Emily was a lifeguard at the local pool.
艾米丽是在本地泳池当救生员的。
Her job was to make sure the kids were safe.
她的工作是确保孩子们的安全。
She had to watch the pool closely and step in if any child started to drown.
她必须密切注意泳池，如果有孩子开始溺水就要立刻出手。
Emily needed to be a strong swimmer, and she also had to know CPR.
艾米丽必须是个强壮的游泳者，还要会心肺复苏术（CPR）。
She always had to stay alert and pay attention to everything happening around the pool.
她必须时刻保持警觉，留意泳池周围发生的一切。
She also needed to be good with kids.
她还得善于和孩子们相处。
Emily loved her job.
艾米丽热爱她的工作。
She enjoyed seeing the kids having fun.
她喜欢看到孩子们玩得开心。
It wasn’t all hard work—she also got to use the pool when she was off duty.
这份工作并不全是辛苦，她在下班时也能使用泳池。

问答

1. What was Emily’s main responsibility as a lifeguard?
（艾米丽作为救生员的主要职责是什么？）

2. What skills did Emily need to have for her job?
（艾米丽为了胜任工作需要具备哪些技能？）

3. Why did Emily enjoy her job besides keeping kids safe?
（除了保护孩子们安全以外，艾米丽为什么喜欢这份工作？）

参考答案：

答案 1

Emily’s main responsibility was to make sure the kids were safe at the pool. （艾米丽作为救生员的主要职责是确保泳池里孩子们的安全。）

答案 2

Emily needed to be a strong swimmer, know CPR, stay alert, and be good with kids. （艾米丽需要会游泳、掌握心肺复苏术（CPR）、保持警觉，并且善于和孩子们相处。）

答案 3

Emily enjoyed her job because she liked seeing the kids having fun, and she also got to use the pool when she was off duty. （艾米丽喜欢这份工作，因为她喜欢看到孩子们玩得开心，而且下班后还能使用泳池。）