A Lesson from the Elder

Grandfather was an elder Cherokee Native American who had a wrinkled, nut brown face and kind dark eyes. His grandson often came in the evening to sit on his knee and asked the many questions that children would ask.

One day the grandson came to his grandfather with a look of anger on his face and the following story. “Father and I went to the store today and because I helped him, he bought me a present---a jack-knife. I went outside to wait for father and to admire my new knife in the sunlight. Some town boys came by and saw me. They surrounded me and started saying bad things. They called me dirty and stupid and said that I should not have such a fine knife. The largest of these boys pushed me back and I fell over one of the other boys. I dropped my knife and one of them picked it up and they all ran away laughing. I hate them. I hate them all."

The elder Cherokee, with eyes that had seen too much, lifted his grandson's face so his eyes looked into the boy's face. Grandfather said, "Let me tell you a story. I, too, at times, have felt a great hate for those who have taken so much with no sorrow for what they do. But hate wears you down and does not hurt your enemy. It is like drinking poison and wishing your enemy would die. I have struggled with these feelings many times. It is as if two wolves are inside me.... It is a terrible fight.

One wolf is good and does no harm. He lives in harmony with all around him and does not take offense when no offense was intended. It will only fight when it is right to do so and in the right way. This wolf stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, modesty, kindness, friendship, sympathy, generosity, truth, and faith.

The other wolf is full of anger. The least thing will set off his fiercest temper. He fights everyone, all the time, for no reason. He cannot think because his anger and hate are so much. It is helpless anger, for his anger will change nothing. This wolf represents fear, envy, greed, self-pity, guilt, lies, false pride and superiority.

Sometimes, it is hard to live with these two wolves inside me for both of them try to control my spirit. This same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person too.”

The boy looked into his grandfather's eyes and asked, "Which wolf will win?" The old Cherokee simply replied.... "The one you feed."

1.The boy was angry because __________.

A. he was not satisfied with his present

his back was badly injured in a fight

he had waited for his father for too long

his jack-knife had been taken away by some boys

2.How does the good wolf do things in the story?

A. He never fights against others.

B. He tries to get on well with others.

C. It is hard for him to live with other wolves.

D. Sometimes he had a terrible fight because some one hit him.

3.We can learn from the third paragraph that _________.

A.  “hate” is healthy

B.  “hate” hurts oneself

C.  “hate” is complicated

D.  “hate” harms one’s enemies

4.What did Grandfather mean by saying "The one you feed" in the last paragraph?

A. We should feed the two wolves equally.

B. Living in harmony with others is important.

C. Our feelings should be expressed at the right time.

D. The choices we make determine who we will become.

 

 

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Jack, Mr Brown’s brother, is looking for a room to rent. He doesn’t care what color the walls are or how old the furniture is. He is getting ready for his drawing. So the house must be quiet.

1.Why don’t the Browns buy the house in Advertisement One?

A．It is on the north side of town.

B．There isn’t enough bedroom.

C．There is no dinner room.

D．The garden is too big.

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A．It’s an easy job.

B．The place is good and the food is free.

C．She thinks it will be interesting.

D．She can get long holidays.

3.Why can’t Tom play for the new football team?

A．He is not old enough.

B．It’s in a different village.

C．School stops too late.

D．He has to do his homework.

4.What’s wrong with the room for Jack in Advertisement Four?

A．It’s too small.

B．The walls are the wrong color.

C．The man likes old furniture better.

D．It’s too noisy.

5.What does the sentence “All meals free”mean?

A．Assistants can have the meals at any time.

B．Assistants can have the meals in the restaurant without paying money.

C．Customers can have the meals freely.

D．Assistant need to pay for their meals.

 

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Mr Brown wants to live near his workplace. Mrs Brown wants a house with four bedrooms. The Browns’ children don’t care what the house is like as long as the garden is big enough. Ann, their daughter has always wanted to work in a restaurant. She thinks it is an exciting place. It’s hard work but she isn’t lazy.
Tom is a middle school student. He is twelve years old. He stops school at half past three, so he has plenty of time to finish his homework.
Jack, Mr Brown’s brother, is looking for a room to rent. He doesn’t care what color the walls are or how old the furniture is. He is getting ready for his drawing. So the house must be quiet.
【小題1】Why don’t the Browns buy the house in Advertisement One?

A．It is on the north side of town.

B．There isn’t enough bedroom.

C．There is no dinner room.

D．The garden is too big.

【小題2】Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant?

A．It’s an easy job.

B．The place is good and the food is free.

C．She thinks it will be interesting.

D．She can get long holidays.

【小題3】Why can’t Tom play for the new football team?

A．He is not old enough.

B．It’s in a different village.

C．School stops too late.

D．He has to do his homework.

【小題4】What’s wrong with the room for Jack in Advertisement Four?

A．It’s too small.

B．The walls are the wrong color.

C．The man likes old furniture better.

D．It’s too noisy.

【小題5】What does the sentence “All meals free”mean?

A．Assistants can have the meals at any time.

B．Assistants can have the meals in the restaurant without paying money.

C．Customers can have the meals freely.

D．Assistant need to pay for their meals.

One day, a boy fought with one of his classmates.    1.  “He is really bad and I hate him.”  the boy said.

The grandfather said, “Let me tell you a story. When I was a boy, I too, sometimes hated others for what they did.  2.  It doesn’t hurt（傷害） your enemy (敵人) but only hurt yourself. ”

As the boy listened carefully, the grandfather went on, “There are always two tigers inside my heart. One is good and kind. He gets on well with everything around him.  3.   He is full of anger （怒氣）. Even the smallest thing will make him angry. He fights with everyone all the time, and for no reason. He can’t think carefully because he always hates others.  4.  They both try to control (控制)me. ”

The boy looked into his grandfather’s eyes and asked, “Which tiger always controls you, grandfather?”

The old man said slowly in a serious voice, “  5. I always feed the good and kind tiger, so I never hate others and seldom get angry now. ”

A.But the other is bad and unfriendly.

B.Then he went to his grandfather and told him his story angrily.

C.But hate will make you feel tired .

D. The one that I feed.

E(AB).It is difficult to live with these two tigers inside my heart.

 

 

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Transportation	Description
Bus	People need to1.________________ the bus for a long time.The bus moves2.________________ because there are so many other buses and cars on the road.
The underground train	It is quick but often 3._______________.
Bike	It is4.________________ and not expensive.It can help people save money and5.________________.