B 

      One day an American called Simon went to London to visit his friend,Rick.Rick told him that his flat was on the first floor. When he arrived,Simon went straight to the first floor of the building. But he was told that there was no one called Rick on that floor.Do you know why?

      In fact,the British call the first floor of a building the ground floor.The floor above the ground floor is the first floor. But Americans would call it the second floor.

      The story shows that there are some differences in culture between Britain and America,though the British and Americans both speak English.

      The British usually hide their feelings.They seldom start a conversation with strangers. For example,on the train the British often spend their time reading newspapers or books. But Americans are quite different. They’re more active and easier to talk with.

      The British and Americans mav use different terms for many things.The British usually use football,eraser and mail while Americans like to use soccer,rubber and post.

31. Simon went to London to.

   A. visit his friend

   B. spend his holiday 

    C.study English

   D. have a meeting

32. Which picture shows us where Rick’s flat was?

35. What’s the best title for the passage?

   A. Differences in culture      B. Simon’s funny story 

    C.Information abroad      D. Hiding the feelings

                                      A 

(2013江蘇鎮(zhèn)江實驗中學期中) 

Dear Kitty, 

      Good news!We have a new flat!The rooms are small,but they are comfortable.There are more rooms here than in our old flat.This is good because now I have my own room.In the old flat,I share one with my sister.

      My bedroom is my favourite room in our flat. I can be alone in it. I can read or draw.I can listen to my radio or play CDs.I can play games on my computer and send emails to my friends.

      My second favourite room is the kitchen. I love helping my mother cook our meals. She is a very good cook. She teaches me how to make many different kinds of dishes. She lived in Morocco when she was a girl,so she can cook Mo?roccan food.Ifs very delicious.That^ all for now.Write back soon and tell me about your home.Please get on the Internet so that we can send emails to each other.

      All good wishes!

                                                        Anna 

26. What is the main idea of this article?

   A. Anna tells Kitty something about her family’s new flat.

   B. Kitty lives with her family in America.

    C.Anna likes her bedroom.

   D. Anna’s mother teaches her how to cook Moroccan food.

27. What is the difference between the old flat and the new one?

   A. The rooms in the new flat are big.

   B. The rooms in the old flat are small.

    C.There are more rooms in the new flat.

   D. There are more rooms in the old flat.

28. Why is Anna very pleased with the new flat?

   A. Because she has to share a room.

   B. Because she has a big room.

    C.Because she has a small room.

   D. Because she has her own room.

29. Which room is Anna’s favourite?

   A. The living room.     B. The kitchen,

    C.The bedroom.      D. The bathroom.

30. What does Anna do in the kitchen?

   A. She helps her mother cook their meals.

   B. She plays computer games.

    C.She teaches her mother how to cook.

   D. She reads about Moroccan food.

                            My dream home 

      Someone said that ideal life is the ideal of the life. I think my dream home is not very 16 ,but it must be very beautiful.There are 17 two gardens. One is at the front and 18 is at the back. There are many 19 in my gardens.Then when I'm 20 my home,I can smell aroma (香氣) from my flowers. There are many kinds of 21 trees,so I can eat fruits all the year.

      In my home,there is a big sitting room.There are many sweet snacks 22 the coffee table. I can 23 the snacks with my friends,and I can watch TV and eat sweet snacks 24 the same time.All my rooms must be tidy and beautiful.

     Don’t you think my dream home is very good? It’s my dream home,25 I think my dream life will become true soon.

16. A. small   B. large    C.high   D. nice

17. A. at most   B. at least    C.at last   D. at first

18. A. other   B. others     C.another   D. the other

19. A. trees   B. grass     C. flowers   D. birds

20. A. near   B. far     C.far from   D. opposite

21. A. apple   B. orange     C. fruit   D. banana

22. A. on   B. below     C.over   D. /

23. A. help   B. play   C. cook   D. share

24. A. in   B. by     C.at   D. to

25. A. and   B. then      C.so   D. or 

15.  (2015江蘇泰興實驗初中期中) 一Hello.May I speak to Simon,please?

—？

    A. Yes,I'm Simon.   B. I'm Simon speaking,

    C.No,you can’t.   D. This is Simon speaking.

 14.  ( 2015江蘇揚州寶應中片月考) 一I forget to bring my English book.

—Never mind. I can mine you.

   A. share;with   B. help; with

    C. play;with   D. take;with 

13.  ( 2014江蘇無錫濱湖中學月考) Which floor do you this tall building?

   A. live   B. live on

    C.live in   D. live on in

12.  (2014江蘇揚州寶應中學月考) How do you say 15 ,858?

   A. Fifteen thousands eight hundred and fiftyeight.

   B. Fifteen thousand eight hundreds and fiftyeight.

    C.Fifteen thousand eight hundred and fiftyeight.

   D. Fifteen thousand and eight hundred and fiftyeight.

11.  ( 2014江蘇如皋實驗中學期中) 一Do you know Tian’anmen Square?

—Sure. It is right Beijing.

   A. next to   B. at the foot of

    C.in the centre of   D. far away from

10.  (2014江蘇南通海陵中學期中) Mary is very excited and her eyes are tears.

   A. full with   B. filled of

    C.full of   D. filled into

8.  (2014江蘇無錫濱湖中學月考) 一 ?

—Yes. This is Kitty speaking.

   A. What’s your name   B. May I speak to Kitty

    C.Who are you   D. Who calls you,Kitty