When people talk about air pollution, they are usually thinking about outdoor air   1    . But do you know that there is also air pollution inside homes, offices, hotels and other buildings? The air in your home can be 2 to 100 times more polluted than the air outdoors! In fact, some American doctors say that 50% of illnesses have    2    to do with polluted indoor air.

   A lot of pollution comes from indoor activities    3    smoking and cooking. As most people    4    about 80-90% of their time inside buildings, it is important to take indoor air pollution seriously, too.

   Air pollution influences our health    5   . When the air is polluted, not only young children and old people suffer from (遭受) it,    6    people with health problems suffer as well. Indoor air pollution can    7    people's eyes, noses and throats. Air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, can also lead to lung cancer（肺癌）and heart disease! In the great London fog in 1952, 4,000 people died in a few days    8   the pollution! It is said that half a million young children and women die each year in India because of indoor air pollution!

1. A. pollution                     B. pollute                     C. polluting

2. A. nothing                          B. everything                   C. something

3. A. as well as                      B. such as                     C. instead of

4. A. take                           B. cost                         C. spend

5. A. in many ways                   B. in many things             C. in many houses

6. A. and                       B. but                         C. or

7. A. hit                        B. hurt                         C. polluted

8. A. because of                   B. thanks to                    C. related to

Sports in America

   In many parts of the world, there are four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. In the USA, there are only three: football, basketball and baseball. If you want to know    1   , just have a look at what people are playing.

   Sports are an important part of American culture. Throughout their school    2   , Americans learn to play many sports. All students take P.E. classes in school. Some try out for the school teams,    3   others join school sports leagues.

   For many people in the USA, sports are not just    4  . They're almost a religion (宗教).    5    sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favorite teams and athletes    6    in person. Other fans watch games at home, glued to their TV sets. The most devoted (投入的) sports fans    7    a game.

1. A. what is season                 B. what season is               C. what season it is

2. A. live                     B. life                        C. lessons

3. A. while                       B. until                       C. when

4. A. for funny                       B. for fun                     C. for interesting

5. A. Thousands of                   B. Thousand of                 C. Thousand

6. A. to play                               B. played                      C. play

7. A. never lose                         B. have never lost               C. never miss

   Earthquakes may happen anywhere on the earth. When some plates of the earth move suddenly, an earthquake happens. Many earthquakes begin under the sea. They often happen near the mountains, too.
    During an earthquake, the shakings make rocks rise suddenly and even crack (斷裂) open. Houses fall, people are killed or hurt, and sometimes the whole villages or cities are destroyed.
   Can we do something to keep ourselves safe from earthquakes? Scientists have studied earthquakes and make maps that show the “earthquake belts”. In areas in these belts, it’s possible for earthquakes to happen. In these areas we should build strong houses to fight against earthquakes.
   In the future, scientists will be able to tell when and where an earthquake will be before they happen. They can also tell people what to do and how to do it.

1. The reason for an earthquake is           .

   A. that there are so many plates on the earth

   B. that the sea is too deep

   C. rocks’ cracking open  

2. A lot of earthquakes often happens           .

    A. in the area                B. next to mountains            C. at night         

3. A map showing the earthquake belts will tell people           .

   A. what kind of houses to build

   B. what kind of houses can stay up in an earthquake
   C. where earthquake may happen

4. Which is Not True according to the passage?  

   A. During an earthquake people are killed or hurt.

   B. The scientists can tell when and where an earthquake is now.

   C. we should build strong houses to fight against earthquakes. 

5. In the future, we’ll be no longer so afraid of earthquakes           .

   A. with the help of scientists’ exact prediction

   B. because of a map showing the “earthquake belts”

   C. because we can guess the date and place of earthquakes

   Mike was starting the fourth grade in the autumn. He felt that he was old enough to ride a bike to school like other kids. But there were two problems! The first was that he didn't know if his parents would let him ride a bike to school. The second and the bigger of the two problems was that he didn't have a bike, because he and his parents had just moved to the town this summer.

   Mike started to get over his problems. First, he asked his parents if they would let him ride a bike to school in the autumn. To his surprise, they said, "Sure, Mike, you are old enough, but you don't have a bike!" Mike began to think about how to solve the problem. Finally, he thought of an idea. He asked the neighbors if he could mow (割) their lawns (草坪) to earn money to buy a bike. For all of them needed to mow their lawns, they told Mike that would be fine, if his parents agreed. Mike's parents were pleased that he found a way to buy a bike himself. They agreed and taught Mike how to mow the lawn properly. Finally, he had enough money to buy his bike. He bought a beautiful black and red mountain bike.

1. Mike wanted to           .

   A. begin to study in autumn                 B. ride a bike to school

   C. mow the lawn for his family

2. What was the bigger problem for Mike?

   A. He didn't have a bike.                              B. He was not old enough to ride a bike.

   C. His parents didn't want him to ride a bike.

3. What is the right order of the following events according to the article?

   ① Mike had two problems.

   ② Mike bought a bike.

   ③ Mike thought he was never too young to ride a bike.

   ④ Mike mowed the lawns for his neighbors.

   A.① ② ③ ④                          B. ② ① ④ ③             C. ③ ① ④ ②

4. Which one is WRONG according to the passage?

   A. Mike's family was new on his block (街區(qū)).

   B. Mike was a gardening worker.

   C. Mike bought a black and red bike.

5. Which is the best title?

   A. Mike’s kind neighbors.                   B. Mike’s new bike.

   C. How to earn money.

   There are many advantages of becoming a professional musician. The biggest advantage is being able to do something you love. You will have the chance to travel to many different places and meet a lot of different people. That will open up your eyes.

   However, there are also disadvantages of being a professional musician. One of the biggest disadvantages for most musicians is that they don't always have enough money. Most of the time, you will be looking for jobs. Sometimes you won't be able to find a good job. Another disadvantage is the place you live in. If you want to be a musician, you usually have to move to an area that has a lot of jobs, such as New York City. The cost of living in these areas is usually very high. The third disadvantage is that you can't have a stable family life. Different jobs will take a musician to different places, so most musicians are unable to have a regular family.

1. The advantages of being a professional musician include all the following EXCEPT    .

   A. making a lot of money all the time          B. traveling to many different places

   C. meeting a lot of different people

2. Which is NOT a disadvantage of being a professional musician?

   A. Not always having enough money.  

   B. Being unable to have a stable family life.

   C. Having the chance to meet many different people.

3. What does the underlined word "stable" mean in Chinese?

   A. 幸福的                            B. 穩(wěn)定的                      C. 健康的

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   A. The biggest advantage of being a musician is being able to live in big cities.

   B. Most musicians are unable to have a regular family life because they enjoy traveling.

   C. It's difficult for some musicians to find a good job sometimes.

5. The author mainly tells us            in the passage.

   A. becoming a professional musician can also have problems

   B. why people want to become professional musicians

   C. not to become professional musicians

1. Where does the cruise start?

   A. Kowloon Public Pier.            B. Near Star Company.      C. On the ferry.

2. If Mr and Mrs Brown want to have dinner on the ferry, how much will they pay?

   A. HK$300.                         B. HK$600.                    C. HK$420.

3. Where can they buy the tickets?

   A. A Kowloon Public Pier.            B. Near Star Ferry Pier.       C. Star Company.

4. What can they see on the ferry?

   A. A film.                              B. The city lights.              C. Playing sports. 

5. If you are eleven years old and you don't have dinner during the cruise, how much will you pay?

   A. HK$300.                            B. HK$120.                      C. HK$84.

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A: What’s your plan for the summer holiday?

B: I’ll visit my cousin.    1  

A: Is the farm big or small?

B: It’s not very big, but it’s really a nice one.    2  

A: I’m sure you will enjoy staying there. What does he grow on the farm?

B:    3  

A: What are you going to do there?

B: I’ll go there and help him pick fruit.

A:    4    It sounds fun.

B: It really does. And the fruits are very delicious. I enjoy them very much.

A: Are they sold in Zigong?

B: Of course.    5    My cousin will send them to other countries someday, too.

My brother went to see the film yesterday afternoon. ( 改為否定句 )

My brother                        to see the film yesterday afternoon.

“Get to school on time next week”, my mother said to me.( 改為間接引語 )

My mother told me                        to school on time the next week.

I’m flying to Beijing to watch the Olympic Games with my parents. ( 對劃線部分提問 )

                        you flying to Beijing to watch the Olympic Games with?