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When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.
My mother has realized the disadvantages of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人).I said in a voice that was not very convincing, “This is Mrs Tan.” And my mother was standing beside me, whispering loudly, “Why he doesn’t send me the check. It’s already two weeks late.”
And then, in perfect English I said : “I’m getting rather anxious .You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived.” Then she talked more loudly. “What does he want? I’ll come to New York and say it in front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I can’t accept any more excuses. If I don’t receive the check immediately, I have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.”
The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English. When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is clear and direct. It was the language that helped me form the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.
Why was the author’s mother poorly served?

A．She was unable to speak good English

B．She was often misunderstood.

C．She was not clearly heard.

D．She was not very polite.

From Paragraph 2, what can we know about the author?

A．She was good at pretending.

B．She was rude to the stockbroker.

C．She was ready to help her mother.

D．She was unwilling to phone for her mother

What happened after the author made the phone call?

A．They forgave the stockbroker.

B．They failed to get the check.

C．They went to New York immediately.

D．They spoke to their boss at once.

What does the author think of her mother’s English now?

A．It confuses her.

B．It embarrasses her.

C．It helps her understand the world.

D．It helps her forgive rude people.

What can we infer from the passage?

A．Chinese English is clear and natural to native speakers.

B．Chinese English is impolite to native speakers.

C．Chinese English has a very bad name in America.

D．Chinese English may bring inconvenience in America.

I’m Ann. I’m English. I’m twelve. I was born on May 17th , 1991. I learn Chinese at Beijing No.3 Middle School. I have a good friend. Her name is Lucy. She is twelve, too. We are in the same (同样的) grade. But we are not in the same class. I’m in Class Two, and she is in Class Three. We have the same Chinese teacher（教师）. Her name is Zhang Ying. We all like her. Lucy’s parents are both English teachers in China. And she has a sister.Her name is Lily. She is only five years old.
Ann and Lucy are _________.
A. classmatesB. sistersC. friends
Ann was born _____________.
A. on May 17th , 1990 B. on May 17th ,1991 C. in May 17th, 1991
Zhang Ying is Lucy’s ________ teacher.
A. EnglishB. Chinese C. math
Lucy’s parents are in _________. They teach English.
A. England B. China C. America
How old is Lily？ She is_____________.
A.twelve B.fiveC.three

This is a room in Kate’s house. There is a big bed, a table, a computer and some chairs in it. There’s a glass and some books on the table. There is a picture on the wall. Kate is in the room. She is looking at the picture. Her father and mother are in the school. They work hard.
Is there one room in Kate’s house?
A．Yes, there is. B．There is a bed. C．There is a computer.　
What’s in the room?
A．Only a bed. B．Only a table.C．A bed, a table, a computer and some chairs.
Is there anything on the table?
A．Yes, there is. B．No, there isn’t. C．Some books.
Who is at home?
A．Kate’s father.B．Kate’s mother.C．Kate.
Kate’s father and mother are ________.
A．teachersB．studentsC．at home

The French have special meal etiquette(礼仪). If you plan to go on holiday in France, why not read the following tips? They can make you feel good when you visit a French restaurant or are invited to a French house.
Breakfast in France
French meals are quite similar to those in the rest of the western world. The breakfast is lighter than elsewhere. Milky coffee or hot chocolate are also classics. Contrarily (相反地) to what happens in British（英国的） families.
Lunch in France
Lunch was traditionally（传统地） the main meal of the day in France, this is why the French still usually take more than one hour to have lunch. In big cities, lunch looks more like those in the UK or in the USA, being a sandwich or fast-food meal.
Dinner in France
In France, the dinner has become the main meal of the day over the last couple of years, as the lunch is now often made of a simple sandwich or salad.
The French dinner is made up with the starter, main dish, cheese often with salad or fruit, dessert and coffee.
Breakfast is not very important in ____________.
A. France B. the UK C. the USA
Traditionally, __________ was the main meal of the day in France.
A. breakfast B. lunch C. dinner
Why has the dinner become the main meal of the day now?
A. Because the French want to have more food.
B. Because the French have enough time at noon.
C. Because the lunch is often simple.
Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A. French meals are similar to the rest of the western world.
B. Breakfast is more important in the UK than in France.
C. People eat fast-food meals in big cities in France.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How to make three meals
B. Three meals in France
C. Different kinds of food in France

Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June. It is a day to thank fathers. On that day, fathers usually receive greeting gifts and cards. On the cards, children will write, “Thanks, father.” “Best wishes for Father’s Day” and so on. Father’s Day is also a day families get together at home as well as in the restaurants.
Where does the idea for the holiday come from? We should thank an American. In 1909 she wrote letters to some important persons. In her letter she advised to make Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. In June in 1910, people celebrated（庆祝） the first Father’s Day in Washington. People whose parents are dead often decorated(装饰) their graves(坟墓) with flowers on these days. These are days of family fun and creating good feelings and memories（记忆，回忆）.
When is Father’s Day?
A. The second Sunday in May.
B. The third Sunday in June.
C. The third Saturday in June.
On Father’s Day usually receive gifts and cards.
A. fathers B. mothers C. father
Where does the idea for the holiday come from?
A. China. B. England. C. America.
When did the people celebrate the first Father’s Day?
A. In June in 1900. B. In July in 1910. C. In June in 1910.
Which sentence is not TRUE?
A. On the cards, children will write “Thanks father.”
B. Father’s Day is also a day students get together at school.
C. In 1909 an American wrote letters to some important persons.