Overhead bridges are found in many parts of Nanjing, especially in places where traffic is very heavy and crossing the road is very dangerous.
The purpose of these bridges is to enable passengers to cross road safely. Overhead bridges are used in very much the same way as zebra crossings. They are more efficient although less convenient because people have to climb up a long flight of steps. This is inconvenient especially to old people. When passengers using a zebra crossing, traffic is held up. This is why the government has built many overhead bridges to help passengers and to keep traffic moving at the same time.
The government of Nanjing has spent much money in building these bridges. For their own safety, passengers should be encouraged to use. They can’t risk their lives by running across the road. Old people may think that it is a little difficult to climb up and down the steps, but it is much safer than walking across the road with all the dangerous of moving traffic.
Overhead bridges serve a very useful purpose. Passengers, both old and young, should make it a habit to use them. This will prevent unnecessary accidents and loss of life.What is the advantage(优点) of overhead bridges mentioned in this passage?
| A．Taller trucks can pass under them. |
| B．Passengers can climb up and have a good view of the city. |
| C．They are safer for the passengers and keep traffic moving at the same time. |
| D．They are easier and more convenient for the passengers. |
Why were overhead bridges built in Nanjing?
| A．Because they stop traffic from being held up. |
| B．Because they provide an easy way for the drivers to cross the road. |
| C．Because they save money for the government. |
| D．Because they save time for the passengers. |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
| A．Overhead bridges are found in every part of Nanjing. |
| B．Overhead bridges are found in the centre of Nanjing. |
| C．Overhead bridges are found in many parts of big cities in China. |
| D．Overhead bridges are found in places where traffic is heavy. |
The underlined words “ a zebra crossing” probably mean _______.
| A．a safe place across road for passengers to walk across the road |
| B．a wild animal from Africa that looks like a horse with black and white colour on its body |
| C．a safe place across a road for zebras to walk across the road |
| D．a safe place across a road for children to play a game. |
What’s the writer’s attitude(态度)towards overhead bridges?
| A．It is inconvenient for old people to walk across the road. |
| B．It is much safer for the passengers though climbing up and down the steps may be a little difficult |
| C．An overhead bridge is more beautiful than a zebra crossing. |
| D．To build overhead bridges is the business of the government. |
Mr Smith goes to the town (城镇) to see his son, Tom. Tom is studying music in a school there. He tells his father he does well and his father is very happy. That evening Mr Smith buys two tickets for a concert (音乐会). They get there early after dinner. They’re sitting in the hall (大厅) and listening to them playing. The music is beautiful and Mr Smith enioys it very much. But he finds(发现) his son doesn’t like it at all. Mr Smith wants to know something about Tom. So he asks, “Do you know the music?” “Yeah,” answers Tom. “ And what’s the musician playing now?” Mr Smith asks. Tom doesn’t know how to answer it. He thinks hard and then says, “… the piano.”Mr Smith’s son is studyingnow.
| A．in town | B．at home | C．in a hall | D．in a Tv station |
Tom good at music.
| A．doesn’t | B．does | C．is | D．isn’t |
Mr Smith and Tom are listening to a concert.
| A．guitar | B．piano | C．violin | D．rock |
Does Tom know the name of the music?
| A．Yes, he does. | B．No, he doesn’t. |
| C．Sorry, we don’t know. | D．Yes, he is. |
Which of the following is right(正确的)?
| A．Mr Smith lives in town. | B．Tom knows much about the music. |
| C．Mr Smith likes the music. | D．Tom likes the music. |
Everything has a name. All people, places and things have names.Cities and towns have names,too.Schools and office buildings also have names. Names are important.
We use names every day.When we meet a new person, we usually ask”What’s your name?” It’s important to learn a person’s name. Most people have two names. Some have more names. Names are different all over the world, so it is very difficult to remember (记住)all of them.
In the USA, most people have a first name, a middle name and a last name. Parents choose the first name and middle names for their babies.There are names for boys and names for girls. For example, John, Peter, Tom and Mike are all names for boys, Elizabeth, Bonnie, Susan and Mary are all girls’ names. The last name is the family name. Usually it is the father’s family name.It is difficult to remember names all over the world because names are
| A．too long | B．too many | C．too different | D．too easy |
What names are for girls?
| A．George, Linda, Susan | B．Tom, Bill, Cathy |
| C．Elizabeth, Julie, Mary | D．Peter, James, Jack |
Usually the last name is family name.
| A．the father’s | B．the mother’s | C．the parent’s | D．the grandmother’s |
How many names do most Americans have?.
| A．1 | B．2 | C．3 | D．4 |
Does everyone have a name?
| A．Yes, they do. | B．No, they don’t. | C．Yes, they have. | D．No, they haven’t. |
阅读短文，根据文章的内容填词，每空一词。
Lucy and Ann are good friends. They are from different countries. They are now in China. They are both in Class 3. Lucy is twelve, but Ann is eleven. Lucy is from the USA. She arrived in China 3 years ago. And Ann is from English. She is in China for two months. They both speak English. Lucy usually goes to school on foot. Ann usually goes to school by subway. Mr. Yang is their Chinese teacher. Lucy is good at Chinese. But Ann can only speak a little Chinese. Mr. Yang and Lucy often helps her study Chinese.Lucy and Ann are in the _____ class, but they come from _________ countries.
Lucy ________ in China _________ three years.
Lucy usually _________ to school and Ann _______ the subway to school.
Lucy _______ _______ in Chinese.
Lucy often helps Ann ________ _________ Chinese.
阅读短文，选择正确的答案。
A mother and her young son get into a bus in a small city and sit down. The bus conductor comes to them for their money. The mother says:“I want one ticket to the zoo ” and gives him one Yuan. The conductor looks at the small boy for a few seconds and then says to him, “How old are you, young man?” The mother begins to speak, but the conductor stops her. The boy says: “I am four at home, and two in the buses.” At last the mother has to take fifty fen out of her pocket and gives it to the conductor.Why does the conductor look at the small boy for a few seconds ?
| A．She likes him |
| B．She thinks the boy need to buy a half-price ticket |
| C．She knows the small boy. |
| D．She saw the boy somewhere |
Why does the conductor stop the mother and let the boy say?
| A．The boy’s words are interesting |
| B．The mother is a bad mother |
| C．The small boy can tell the truth |
| D．She loves the small boy |
At last the mother ______________.
| A．buys another ticket |
| B．buys a half-price ticket for the boy |
| C．says sorry to the conductor |
| D．gives one Yuan to the conductor |
What does the word “conductor” mean?
| A．司机 | B．售票员 | C．乘客 | D．警察 |
From the story we can see ______________.
| A．every boy must buy a ticket in the bus |
| B．when a child is four, he must buy a ticket |
| C．sometimes a child is more honest（诚实）than his parents |
| D．women are not good mothers |
阅读短文，判断正误。正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。
Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown work in the same office .One day Mr. Jones says to Mr. Brown, “I will have a small party at our house on Monday evening. Would you and your wife like to come ?”
Mr. Brown says, “Thank you very much. I’d love to, but let me ask my wife first. ”
So Mr. Brown goes to the other room and telephones his wife. Then he comes back and looks very worried.
“What’s the matter?” asks Mr. Jones. “Is you wife there at home ?”
“No,” answers Mr. Brown. “She isn’t there . My small son answers the telephone . I say to him , ”“Is your mother there , David ? ” and he answers “No , she isn’t in the house ” “Where is she ? ” I ask , “She is somewhere outside(在外面) ” “What’s she doing ? ” “She is looking for me .” There is a party at Mr. Jones’s house on Monday evening .
Mr. Jones asks Mr. Brown and his wife to go to the party.
The telephone is in Mr. Brown’s office.
Mr. Brown speaks to Mrs. Brown on the telephone.
Mrs. Brown is looking for her son.