小学英语阅读训练营之Personalities of some Chinese Birth Signs
The Rat (SHU)
People born under the year of the Rat are generous(宽宏大量) and easygoing (好相处)to those that they love and care for. They generally have happy and lively personalities and are very outgoing, although they lose their temper sometimes. On the whole (总的来说)they are successful in what they choose to do, full of imagination and have very good memories. The Rat is a lover of money and a hater of waste and idleness.
The Rabbit (TU)
People born under the year of the Rabbit dont often get into trouble and seldom make enemies. They are considerate, kind and thoughtful towards others. The Rabbit is the symbol of a long life. They are said to draw their life energy from the moon. They like an easy and good time and give good advice, although they shy away from promises.
The Dog (GOU)
People born under the year of the Dog seem to be liked very well as it is one of the most popular animals. Dog people are truthful and clever, with a strong sense of fairness. They never avoid their duties. They always do their fair share of things and will always listen to reason. They are helpful, open-minded, never envious, and have great insight into human nature.
They are also brave and practical. However, if you try to look into their affairs, they can become secretive and also give a cold shoulder to those who they dont really like.
Choose the best answer for each question.
( )1. People born under the year of the Rat _______.
A. love money better than anything else
B. are hard-working
C. are good at choosing things
D. think much but do little
( )2. People born under the year of the Rabbit _______.
A. dont like to tell others what they think
B. enjoy living a busy life
C. often get on well with others
D. dont believe others promises
( )3. People born under the year of the Dog _______.
A. like to do something secretly
B. are unhappy when others have done something better
C. often make excuses for their mistakes
D. are good at seeing straight through others
( )4. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Rat people can keep few things in mind.
B. Rabbit people prefer the moon to the sun.
C. Dog people like to look into others affairs.
D. Dog people are willing to help others.
( )5. What kind of people will not show their dissatisfaction to others?
A. Rat people.
B. Rabbit people.
C. Dog people.
D. All the above.
Help:
personality n. 个性
generous adj. 慷慨的
lose ones temper 发脾气
idleness n. 懒惰;闲散
considerate adj. 考虑周到的
shy away from 躲避;羞于
The Rat (SHU)
People born under the year of the Rat are generous(宽宏大量) and easygoing (好相处)to those that they love and care for. They generally have happy and lively personalities and are very outgoing, although they lose their temper sometimes. On the whole (总的来说)they are successful in what they choose to do, full of imagination and have very good memories. The Rat is a lover of money and a hater of waste and idleness.
The Rabbit (TU)
People born under the year of the Rabbit dont often get into trouble and seldom make enemies. They are considerate, kind and thoughtful towards others. The Rabbit is the symbol of a long life. They are said to draw their life energy from the moon. They like an easy and good time and give good advice, although they shy away from promises.
The Dog (GOU)
People born under the year of the Dog seem to be liked very well as it is one of the most popular animals. Dog people are truthful and clever, with a strong sense of fairness. They never avoid their duties. They always do their fair share of things and will always listen to reason. They are helpful, open-minded, never envious, and have great insight into human nature.
They are also brave and practical. However, if you try to look into their affairs, they can become secretive and also give a cold shoulder to those who they dont really like.
Choose the best answer for each question.
( )1. People born under the year of the Rat _______.
A. love money better than anything else
B. are hard-working
C. are good at choosing things
D. think much but do little
( )2. People born under the year of the Rabbit _______.
A. dont like to tell others what they think
B. enjoy living a busy life
C. often get on well with others
D. dont believe others promises
( )3. People born under the year of the Dog _______.
A. like to do something secretly
B. are unhappy when others have done something better
C. often make excuses for their mistakes
D. are good at seeing straight through others
( )4. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Rat people can keep few things in mind.
B. Rabbit people prefer the moon to the sun.
C. Dog people like to look into others affairs.
D. Dog people are willing to help others.
( )5. What kind of people will not show their dissatisfaction to others?
A. Rat people.
B. Rabbit people.
C. Dog people.
D. All the above.
Help:
personality n. 个性
generous adj. 慷慨的
lose ones temper 发脾气
idleness n. 懒惰;闲散
considerate adj. 考虑周到的
shy away from 躲避;羞于
