killed if he failed.Cao Zhi then composed the poem in front of him,which showed Cao Pi's cruel idea to kill his
own brother.Cao Pi,feeling ashamed,let Cao Zhi go in the end.
In China,the poem is taught to primary school students and is often used by people to describe unnecessary
competitions or fighting between people,businesses,or organizations who are in the same area or want the same
things.
49.Who is the writer of the poem mentioned in the text
A.Cao Cao
B.Cao Pi
C.Cao Zhi
D.Cao Chong
50.Why did Cao Pi ask Cao Zhi to compose a poem within seven steps
A.To test his brother's loyalty
B.To show his brother's talent
C.To find an excuse to kill him
D.To celebrate their father's death
51.What does the poem mainly criticize (according to the text
A.Wars between countries
B.The difficulty of writing poetry
C.The cruelty of ancient emperors
D.Unnecessary competitions among close groups
C
A horse fair is an interesting place.There is always a lot to see.There are young horses from the country,
little Welsh ponies.like Merry legs,and many beautiful horses too.But there were also a lot of poor thin horses,
wom out from hard work.I was very sad to see them.
At the horse fair there was a man with a gentle voice and kind grey eyes.He offered twenty-three pounds for
mc,but they refused,and he walked away.Then a man with a very loud voice came.I was afraid he was going to
buy me,but he walked off.Then the grey-eyed man came back again and said,"I will give twenty-four for him."
"Done,"said the salesman."He's a quality horse and if you want him for cab work,he's a bargain."
Half an hour later we set off for London,along country roads,until we came to that great city.There were
streets to the right,and streets to the left.We went into one of the small streets,and then into a very narrow street,
with small,old houses on one side,and stables on the other.
My new owner stopped at a house and whistled.The door opened,and a young woman,a little girl and boy,
came out.They all looked at me."Is he gentie,father ""Yes,Dolly,as gentle as a kitten;you can pat him."
Dolly,the little girl,patted my shoulder without fear.It felt good!They led me into a comfortable,clean
stable,with plenty of dry straw,and after a delicious meal I lay down to sleep.
---Selection from Black Beauty
52.What kind of horses didn't Black Beauty see at the horse fair
A.little Welsh ponies B.beautiful horses C.poor thin horses
D.fat lazy horses
53.How many people were there at my new home
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
54.Which is the correct order according to the text
DMy new owner stopped at his house and whistled.
2Black Bcauty saw many different kinds of horses at the horse fair.
3We set off for London along country roads.
4The man with a very loud voice came and then walked off.
(5)The man with a gentle voice bought me.
A.②⑤④③①
B.②④⑤③①
C.④⑤②③①
D.①②⑤③①
55.What's the main idea of the text
A.Two men wanted to buy Black Beauty.
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