《2025年拔尖特训九年级英语上册译林版》

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人与社会——良好的人际关系与人际交往
Have you ever done anything that looks really silly,but moves you or your friends deeply? Today's story is about that. It's a story of a famous saying about the swan feather(天鹅羽毛)in China.
1. ______D A Tang dynasty officer wanted to show his respect for the emperor. He sent Mian Bogao to take some gifts to the emperor.
2. ______B It was a very valuable gift at that time.
Mian took good care of the swan on his way to the palace. One day,he walked for a long time with the swan. 3. ______F But as soon as he set the swan free,the swan flew away,only leaving some feathers on the ground. Mian was very worried,but he didn't run away. 4. ______A He thought telling lies could lead to more trouble in the end. So he picked up a feather and kept going on his trip.
When Mian met the emperor,he told him what had happened and said,"This swan feather is light,but it carries my deep respect for you." The emperor was moved by Mian's honesty and sincerity. He wasn't angry with Mian. The saying shows that a good gift doesn't have to be expensive. 5. ______E They play an important role in our lives.
根据短文内容,从方框中选出适当的选项补全短文,有两项是多余的。
A. He decided to tell the emperor the truth.
B. One of the gifts was a beautiful swan.
C. He wanted to make good friends with the emperor.
D. This saying comes from a historical book.
E. Actually,honesty and sincerity are more valuable.
F. He wanted to let the swan drink some water by a lake.
G. He decided to make up a story about the swan.

答案： 1. D 2. B 3. F 4. A 5. E