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  Ben Jones was walking home from school one day when he saw a black cat.It was walking across the srteet in front of him.Ben stopped, turned around, and walked down a different srteet to go home.Why did he do that?

  “It's unluchy when a black cat crosses the street in front of you, ”says Ben, “I did not want to walk down that street!”

  Many people think that some things bring bad luch of good luck.For example, some people think that 13 is an unlucky number.They never invite 13 people to a party.

  “I never walk under a ladder(梯子), ”says Ben.“And I never open an umbrella inside the house.They both bring bad luck.”

  And what brings good luck?“We have a horseshoe over the front door of our house for good luck, ”says Ben.

  “And when I find a peney on the ground, I always pick it up.That brings me good luck all day!”

(1)

Why did Ben turn aroundd when he saw the black cat crossing the street?

[  ]

A.

Because he thought it was unlucky.

B.

Because he disliked a black cat.

C.

Because he was afraid of the cat.

(2)

In western countries, which number do some people think is unlucky?

[  ]

A.

4.

B.

10.

C.

13.

(3)

Which of the following things can bring people good luck?

[  ]

A.

Opening an umbrella inside the house.

B.

Walking under a ladder.

C.

Picking up a penny on the ground.

(4)

Where does Ben's family have a horseshoe?

[  ]

A.

Over the front door.

B.

Inside the house.

C.

Under a ladder.

(5)

Which is the best title of the passage?

[  ]

A.

A black cat.

B.

Good luck and bad luck.

C.

Good things can bring good luck.

答案:1.A;2.C;3.C;4.A;5.B;
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