英语短文,英语阅读题Learning material for studentsI.Read the passage a

英语短文,英语阅读题
Learning material for students
I.Read the passage and find out the meaning of the slang.
sound fishy
fish or cut bait
a cold fish
drink like a fish
Americans use many expressions about fish and fishing.For example,if something sounds fishy,it may not be true.You can tell someone to fish or cut bait if he is not sure whether he will try something or not.In other words,you can tell him,do your best or give up at once.One man who works in my office is a cold fish.He is unfriendly and does not like to join us at office parties.Another man in my office likes drinking very much but he is never drunk.In fact,you might say he drinks like a fish.We need to help him stop drinking.
II.Read and fill in blanks
The world’s only _________ fish.They need ____ food.The female becomes ______ after she ____ her eggs.We will be _____ _____ to see her,because the female is the ____ ____ creature alive.All customers will be completely _________.They _____ _____ in looking at the fish with their friends.
III.Ream and answer the 5 questions.
1.What does Happy do to make a living?
2.What is special about the African Ghost Fish?Why are you lucky to see the female?
3.After Happy sells out of fish tanks,what does he usually do?Can you guess why?
4.Why are Happy’s customers satisfied?
5.Why did Grandpa whisper ‘Thank you,Happy.
IV.Retell the story
My friend Happy makes a good living by----,invisible,no food.once a year,the female---then,visible,but in no time---.extremely fortunate---,because---.After Happy tells the story,his fish tanks---.sells out of---,leaves for---.Satisfied?take pleasure in---.relaxing.clever man.want a nap.He asked children to sit quietly and watch ---.rushed excitedly,whisper---
V.discussion 讨论
1.What do you think of Happy?At least 2 sentences.
adj:be clever,be confident自信的,be smart,be outgoing外向的,be brave,be hard-working,be unique [ju'niːk] (独特的),be sly狡猾的,be dishonest
verb:,have business talent天赋,bring happiness to people,have good communication skills,try to be different,work hard,get ready to catch the chance ,cheat others骗,sell empty fish tank
2.Why do adult like the invisible fish?At least 2 sentences
be curious about sth.['kjʊəriəs] 好奇的,want to be the lucky person,It is an unforgettable memory记忆,wonderful childhood,It is full of imagination [ɪmædʒɪ'neɪʃn]想象力 to do sth.,feel stressed 有压力的,feel tired,want to be away from the real world,share(分享) happiness with sb.want to be as happy as a kid,leave clean and peaceful land for sb.

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