Have you ever wondered about the secret life of the tasty lobster（龙虾）？In the sea， it is yellow， orange，grey，green， brown or even blue． Cooking turns it red．
Lobsters are nocturnal creatures（夜行物），so it is best to hunt（捕捉） them at night when they are active． You can catch lobster by hand， but you should wear thick gloves because lobster's claws are strong． A very large lobster could break your finger．
Interestingly， in the past， lobsters were only served to prisoners as they were considered as a poor man's food． Nowadays， lobsters are an expensive and popular dish．
（1）What color is the lobster when cooked？
A． Blue
B． Red
C． Yellow
（2）When is the best time to hunt the lobster？
A． In the morning
B． In the afternoon
C． At night
（3）Can people catch the lobster by hand？
A． Yes， they can．
B． No， they can't．
C． Not mentioned．
（4）What is interesting about the lobster？
A． The lobster is colorful in the sea．
B． The lobster is active during the night．
C． People seldom considered the lobster as good dish in the past．
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Do you know Greenwood Park? . It is the best place to go on weekends. I always finish my breakfast quickly on Saturdays.
. 因为我想去那里跟朋友见面。
. The park is a crowded place on weekend. Because almost everyone goes there to see the street performers.
. 有些人认为他们很无聊。But I think they are creative people. However, the place where you can enjoy your time quietly is at one of the small coffee shops near the park.
. 你可以在那里阅读或放松。There is something for everyone at Greenwood Park.
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Every year there is the Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It's the most important festival in China. So before it comes, everyone has to prepare things. They buy beef, pork, chicken, fruit and many other things. And they often make a special kind of food called "dumpling". It means "come together" in Chinese. On the day before the festival, parents buy new clothes for their children and children also buy presents for their parents. On the festival eve, all the family members（成员）come back to their home. This is a happy moment. They sing, dance and play cards. When they enjoy the meal, they give each other the best wishes for the coming year. They all have a good time.When is the Spring Festival in China?
What does "dumpling" mean?
What do parents usually buy for their children before the festival?
What do the family members usually do on the festival eve?
Is the Spring Festival very important in China?
Last Vacation
| who |
Jim |
Bill |
Peter |
| where |
Sanya |
Shanghai |
Beijing |
| When to go |
Friday, September 30th |
Saturday, October 1st |
Saturday, October 1st |
| With whom |
His parents |
His friends |
His cousin |
| What to do |
went to the beach, went swimming |
went shopping, ate nice food |
visited the Great Wall, climbed a mountain |
| How long |
Five days |
Until October 3rd |
A week |
| How |
By plane |
By train |
By train |
Who went to the beach?
A. Jim B. Bill C. NobodyWhat did Peter do on vacation?
A. Went swimming B. Went shopping C. Visited the Great Wall. Who did Bill go with?
A. His parents. B. His friends. C. His cousin. How long did Peter stay in Beijing?
A. Three days. B. Five days. C. Seven days. Who took the train?
A. Bill and Peter. B. Jim and Bill. C. Jim and Peter.
Dear mom,
I’m writing to you from America. You don’t know how happy I am. I made many new friends here. They are very helpful. Last week I got a fever and had to stay in bed for three days. They helped me a lot with my lessons. Cathy is one of my good friends at school. She has a round face with a pair of glasses. She is two months older than I am, but a little shorter . She works hard and is good at all her lessons. She often helps me with my English. We like talking to each other at lunchtime. After school, we always go home together because we live in the same street.
Sometimes we take a dancing lesson for half an hour before we go home. She dances better than any other student. She wants to be a dancer when she grows up. At the weekends, Cathy usually goes swimming. I sometimes go swimming with her. I think it’s a good way to keep healthy. We always have a good time.
Write soon.
Love
LanlanWho wrote the letter?
A. Lanlan’s mom B. Lanlan C. Cathy Where is Lanlan now?
A. In America. B. In China. C. At school. Does Cathy wear glasses?
A. We don’t know. B. No, she doesn’t. C. Yes, she does.What does Cathy want to be when she grows up?
A. A dancer. B. A singer. C. A teacher. Cathy is Lanlan’s ______.
A. teacher B. student C. friend
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Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However，it is not true. Communication（交流）is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents，don't worry about it. Here is some advice about getting on well with parents.
Don't argue（争辩）with your parents. Don't talk with your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won't think over your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can't express yourself well if you are angry. Go some place to cool off and think about what you want to say to your parents.
Try to reach an agreement. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Sometimes your parents might refuse to accept your reasons for something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values （价值观）. The values of your parents are probably different from yours. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try! Is communication a problem only for parents and school children?
How many pieces of advice does the writer give you?
What should you do when your parents refuse to accept your reasons?
Why do you need to talk about your values with your parents?
What is the passage mainly about?