Shanghai is a nice city. The weather here is mild (温和的), that is, it is neither too hot nor too cold. It changes from season to season. Now many tall buildings have been set up one after another. But at the same time, the city is full of people. As a result, the traffic is terrible. Traffic jams (拥挤) happen during the rush(高峰) hours. If you want to go to a place far away, the fastest way is neither driving, nor riding a bike. It is often walking! The policemen in Shanghai are very helpful. Visitors can ask them for help if they lose their way or lose something. But when you disobey (违背)the traffic rules, they will be very strict with you. A lot of people in Shanghai can speak English. Travellers from English speaking countries feel at home here. Welcome to Shanghai.The weather in Shanghai is _________.
| A．mild | B．hot | C．cold | D．cool |
The traffic in Shanghai is terrible because the city is full of _________.
| A．many buildings | B．people | C．bikes | D．streets |
Sometimes the fastest way to a place far away is to go __________.
| A．by taxi | B．by bike | C．on foot | D．by bus |
The policemen in Shanghai are always ready to __________.
| A．disobey | B．work | C．talk | D．help |
English speaking people can often _________ people in the streets in Shanghai.
| A．listen to | B．talk to | C．get | D．ask |
Go to Thailand(泰国)—it’s a great place to spend your holidays. I spent my last summer vacation in Thailand. It’s really a beautiful place to travel（旅游） to.
Thai people are very helpful. They helped me a lot during traveling. I enjoyed outdoor activities（活动） like swimming， biking and diving(潜水). All of these were wonderful（精彩的，好极了的）. I visited many temples(寺庙)and learned about their history. Their history is very old and interesting. It’s very different from ours.
I shopped at the special market（市场）. It’s on a river and everyone sells their goods(货物)from their boats. Thai food is delicious， too! I also learned a little Thai boxing(拳击) from their schools. You’ll love Thailand， too.When did the writer go to Thailand?
A. last month B. last week C. last summerHow are Thai people?
A. They’re friendly.
B. They’re excited.
C. They’re strange.Their history is _____.
A. short and interesting
B. long and interesting
C. old and boringWhere did the writer shop?
A. In a supermarket
B. In a bookstore
C. In a boat marketWhich of the following is NOT TRUE(不正确)?
A. The write didn’t learn their history.
B. The write did a lot of outdoor activities such as swimming and diving.
C. The write also learned some Thai boxing.
Mr. Green works in a high school. He likes reading and often borrows some books from the library. He keeps reading newspapers after supper. So he knows much and teaches well. His students loves him very much. Mike， his little son， is only nine. He also likes reading books. And he often asks his father some questions. Mr. Green always answers difficult ones.
One day Mike read something about phones and he was interested in it. He asked his father a few questions， and his father answered all. His father said， “ Fathers always know much， but sons always know little!” The boy thought for a minute and said，” I don’t agree with(同意) you.”
“Oh? Why?”
Mike didn’t answer but asked， “Who invented the phone?”
“Bell.” answered Mr. Green.
“Why didn’t his father invent them?”
Looking at his son， Mr. Green didn’t know how to answer it.What does Mr. Green do?
| A．A reporter | B．A teacher |
| C．A librarian | D．A waiter |
What does Mr. Green often do after supper?
| A．He often takes a walk. |
| B．He often watches TV. |
| C．He often reads newspapers. |
| D．He often helps Mike with his homework. |
Why do the students love Mr. Green?
A. Because he knows a lot and teaches well.
B. Because he is friendly to them.
B. Because he didn’t ask them to do homework.
D. Because he works hard.Who invented the phones?
| A．Bell | B．Mr. Green |
| C．Mike. | D．Bell’s father. |
From the story ，we know that Mike is a ______boy.
| A．lazy | B．seven-year-old |
| C．clever | D．stupid( 愚蠢的). |
Many people like to travel by plane, but I don't. The airport is usually far from the city. You have to get there early and wait for hours before the plane takes off and it is often late. You can't open the window, You can't choose the food. Planes are fast but it still takes hours to get out of the airport and into the city.
I like traveling by train. I think trains are safe. Railway stations are usually in downtown. When you are late for a train, you can catch another. You can walk around in the train and open the windows. You can see many interesting things on your way. I know it takes a little more time. I also like cars. You can start your journey when you want to, and you don't need to get to a railway station or a bus stop. Also you can carry many things with you in a car. But sometimes there are too many cars on the roads.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。What transportation does the writer like?
______________________________________________________What is the good thing of traveling by plane?
______________________________________________________-What is the bad thing of traveling by train?
_______________________________________________________What is the bad thing of traveling by car?
_______________________________________________________If you travel by train, you can see many interesting things on your way. Yes or No?
________________________________________________________
Charles Dickens, one of the greatest English writers, was born in 1812, in one of the small towns of England.
When Dickens was nine years old, the family moved to London, the capital of England. There were a few younger children in the family. Their life was poor, so Dickens could not go to school.
Before his father was out of prison(监狱), Charles could not go to school. At that time he was twelve years old. But he did not finish school. Two years later he began to work. He often went to the library to read books. He read a lot. Then Dickens wrote lots of novels(小说) and stories all his life. Dickens died over a hundred years ago, but people are still reading his books with great interest.
根据短文内容，判断下列句子正误，正确的在括号里写T，错误的写F.Charles Dickens was born in a big city.
Little Charles could go to school after his father was out of prison.
At the age of fourteen Charles began to work.
The great writer never went to the library.
People like the books written by Dickens very much today.
Bognor Regis is a small beautiful town in the UK. From March 12 to 17 of each year, lots of clowns (小丑) get together in the town to celebrate the International Clown Festival. The first one was in 1987.
During the festival, people can see all kinds of clowns. They are together for the clown shows. They have big feet, red noses and look really funny. They sing and dance in a strange way to make people happy. Children like this interesting festival best. Now women can take part in the clown shows and they’re very popular. But in the past, only men could be clowns.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。The International Clown Festival finishes on _______ every year.
| A．March 12 | B．March 14 |
| C．March 15 | D．March 17 |
The first International Clown Festival was in _______.
| A．1978 | B．1987 | C．1879 | D．1798 |
_______ like the festival best.
| A．Old people | B．Women | C．Men | D．Children |
What can we learn about the festival?
| A．It’s a festival only for kids. |
| B．Clowns wear blue noses. |
| C．It has a history of 28 years. |
| D．Clowns have to dance to make people happy. |
What is the best title of the passage?
| A．Wonderful clown shows |
| B．Bognor Regis’ clown festival |
| C．A beautiful town, Bognor Regis |
| D．The first International Clown Festival |