Put a smoke alarm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off. The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.

Make escape (逃脫) plans. They should know all the ways out of the house. If there is a fire, everyone follows the plan to get out. Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily.

Buy fire extinguishers (滅火器) in the house. Everyone in the family should know how to use them.

Practice for a fire. They do fire practice because they teach children about fire safety. Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules:

＊Don’t open a hot door! The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door.

＊Stay close to the floor! Smoke can be more dangerous than fire; the best air is near the floor because smoke rises.

＊What will you do if you hair or clothes start to burn? First, stop! Don’t run! The fire burns faster because of more air. Drop! Fall to the floor. They roll! Turning over and over will make the fire go out. Put a blanket (毯子) around you to keep air away from the fire that may still be on you.

There are many possible causes for firs. A wise family is ready all the time. If there is a fire, don’t forget to call 119 for help.

【1】What does it mean when a smoke alarm rings at home?

A. You have to get up.B. Water is running to the floor.

C. Something is burning.D. Someone breaks your window.

【1】The writer advices people to do the following to prepare for a fire except that _______.

A. they practice for a fireB. they make escape plans

C. they buy fire extinguishersD. they use electrical cookers

【1】When a fire happens, _______ if you open the hot door.

A. the fire will grow more quicklyB. the electricity will be cut off

C. the door will soon be on fireD. the house will fall down

【1】What are the right steps you should take when your hair or clothes catch fire?

A. Stop, run, roll.B. Stop, drop, roll.

C. Run, drop, roll.D. Roll, drop, stop

【1】What is the best title for this passage?

A. The Dangers of a Fire.B. The Cause of a Fire.

C. Learn to Use a Fire Extinguisher.D. Be Ready for a Fire.

Another reason people enjoy home cooking is that it is often a way of showing love. A parent who makes some cookies is not just satisfying (滿足) a child’s sweet tooth. She or he is sending a message. The message says, “I care about you enough to spend an hour making cookies that you will eat up in 15 minutes if I let you.”

There is also something about the smell of home cooking. The smell of home cooking pleases people of all ages. It makes most of us feel good and loved—even if we are the ones doing the cooking! Next time you smell a cake making, stop for a moment and pay attention to your mood (心情).

【1】Why do fewer people cook now?

A. Many people are too busy. B. Because they are too tired to cook.

C. Many people don’t like cooking. D. They don’t like family meals.

【2】The writer thinks a family meal .

A. is a waste of time B. makes children happy

C. is difficult for people to cook D. can bring family members together

【3】A parent spends an hour making cookies .

A. only to send a message B. often to show her or his love

C. just to satisfy her or his child’s sweet tooth D. to let a child eat up in 15 minutes

【4】Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. Many people have no time to cook these days.

B. The smell of home cooking makes most of us feel good.

C. It becomes a problem that most families love home cooking.

D. There are quite a few reasons that people love home cooking.

【5】What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. How to make cookies. B. Family meals are important.

C. People are too busy to cook. D. Homemade cookies taste better.

— . It’s much too hot here.

A. All right. B. Certainly. C. Of course not. D. Never mind.

—She asked me .

A. why I was late for the meeting B. if can I finish the work on time

C. how did I deal with the problem D. what did I do for the project last week

A. send B. were sent C. will be sent D. are sending

—Sure. Let me show you.

A. give out B. give up C. give in D. give back

【1】Which island is China’s biggest island?

A. Hainan. B. Taiwan. C. The Penghu Island.

【2】Which city is the capital of Taiwan Province?

A. Taibei. B. Jilong. C. Gaoxiong.

【3】How’s the weather in Taiwan?

A. It’s windy. B. It’s snowy. C. It’s hot and rainy.

【4】What are the rivers like in Taiwan?

A. Rather long. B. Rather short. C. Neither long nor short.

【5】What products can be grown in Taiwan?

A. Rice. B. Tea. C. Both A and B.

【1】What size does the man want?

A. Size L. B. Size M. C. Size S.

【2】What color doesn’t the man like?

A. Brown. B. White. C. Black.

【3】How much is the T-shirt?

A. $48. B. $46. C. $45.

【1】What food does Daisy like?

A. Chicken. B. Eggs. C. Fish.

【2】What are the speakers going to do?

A. Cook dinner. B. Order dishes. C. Go to the supermarket.