Life is like the four seasons. Now I am very old, but when I was young, it was the spring of my life. I was born, I played a lot, and then I started school. I learned many new things. Like a flower, I grew bigger every day. There were happy days and sorrowful days: some days the sun shone, and some days it didn’t.

In my twenties, I had a good job. I was strong and happy. Then I married (结婚) and had a child. In those days, I didn’t have much time to think. Every day I was busy and worked very hard. And so, I started to get some white hairs. The summer of my life passed quickly.

Then the days got shorter. Leaves fell from the trees. My child was a university student, and then an engineer. My home was much quieter. I started walking more slowly. One day I stopped working. I had more time. I understood this was my autumn, a beautiful time when the trees change color and give us delicious fruits.

But the days kept getting shorter and colder. Winter has come. I am older and weaker. I know I do not have many days left, but I will enjoy them to the end.

46. The writer started walking more slowly in the _______ of his life.

A. spring                B. summer            C. autumn                    D. winter

47. According to the passage, which of the following ages is during the summer of his life?

A. 15.                    B. 33.                          C. 62.                         D. 87.

48. What does the word “sorrowful” mean in this passage?

A. Sad.                  B. Exciting.                 C. Wonderful.              D. Pleasant.

49. Which of the following is true?

A. The writer was an engineer.

B. The writer had a garden with flowers.

C. The writer was always happy as a child. 

D. The writer now is old and weak, but still he enjoys his life.

50. The best title of the passage can be _______.

A. Four Seasons                                         B. My Life

C. Four Seasons in a Year                            D. Four Seasons in My Life

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Sydney is a young city. Its history goes back just over 200 years. But in Australia, it is the oldest city. It is also the country’s largest city. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and the most populous（人口稠密的）city of Australia.

The climate of Sydney is very good. It’s not too cold during the winter and not too hot during the summer. The sky is blue, the air is fresh, birds sing in the garden. People who live in Sydney seem to have an easy life style. They will tell you, “Don’t worry .”

Many people think that Sydney is one of the most attractive cities in the world. It has many tall and modern buildings. Among them, Centrepoint Tower is the tallest. Standing on the 305—meter tower, you will have a great view of the city.

Sydney is famous for its deep harbor (港口). The harbor has many bays (湾) and beautiful surf beaches. Among them, Bondi beach is the most popular. Sydney Harbor is not only beautiful, but also serves as a large port. Ships carry wool, wheat and meat from Sydney to other countries.

People living in Sydney like to call themselves Sydneysiders. They are mostly friendly and easygoing. When they are not working, they love to have a good time at the beach, swimming and sailing.

1. Is Sydney an old city?   ________________________________________________

2. How tall is Centrepoint Tower ?   ________________________________________

3. Why is Sydney famous for its deep harbor?   

____________________________________________________                 

4. What do people living in Sydney love to do when they are not working ?

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_____ is your aunt? She’s fifty.

    A. How many    B. How old          C. How much