Amy's family has fun. They mail a diary(日記簿、日記) to each other. Everyone writes something in it. Amy's brother is open. He tells many things about his life. Amy's sister is Lazy. She doesn't write much. Amy's dad writes stories. Her mom is talkative. She writes a lot. Everyone enjoys the diary.

Hello, dear family! I am having a fun week here at The Mall. I had lunch with Pan and Jack on Monday. On Tuesday, I designed a new dress. Yesterday, Tom told me a funny joke. He always makes me laugh!	Hi, everyone! I made a chocolate cake yesterday. That’s Amy's favorite. I wish I could mail you a piece, Amy! It's really delicious. Today was warm and sunny. Your father and I went for a walk in the park. We also waited your Aunt Betty. She told us some good news. Your cousin John got a new Job! Oh, I'm writing too much, aren't I? We really miss you all. Take care!
Hi, all! Last week I was feeling sad. I had a bad day at work. My boss was angry at me. But the next day was better. I did a good job and my boss was very happy, so I felt better. Sometimes my work is hard. But I am really thankful for my job.
Dear ones, let me tell you a story. A long, long time ago, A man lived a house on a hill. He had a candle. He lit the candle every night. Everyone could see the light. Then one night, something wonderful happened…
Hello! I miss you all. However, I don't have much time to write this week. I'll write more next time. Bye, everyone!

1.Where do Amy's family members write their diaries?

A. On the same family diary.  B. On their own diaries.

C. On Amy's diary.            D. On Mother's diary.

2.When did Amy design a new dress?

A. On Monday.   B. On Tuesday.    C. Yesterday. D. Today.

3.What does the brother think of his job?

A. The job makes him sad.  B. The job always gives him pleasure

C. The job is too easy.    D. The job is a challenge.

4.What did the mother do today?

A. She made a chocolate cake.   B. She did nothing but walk in the park.

C. She got a new job.    D. She went for a walk and visited Aunt Betty.

5.What's the best title for the passage?

A. Amy and her family.   B. Amy and her diary.

C.A family's diary.      D. Amy's father writes stories.

 

A famous building in New York City is turning 100 years old. A year-long celebration is planned for Grand Central Terminal, which is usually called Grand Central station, the sixth most-visited place in the world.

The huge building has not changed much since it opened in February, 1913. About 750,000 people pass through Grand Central every day. Some just come to look at it, others to visit the stores. But most are there to catch the trains that enter and leave from the station. It is the largest train station in the world. There are 67 train tracks, all of them underground.

The main part of the building has large, arched windows, a jeweled four-sided clock and ticket windows. Grand Central has been seen in many movies through the years. Dan Brucker is with the New York Transit Authority, which operates the station. Dan Brucker has worked for the transit authority at Grand Central for 30 years. In all those years, he has not lost his interest in the building.

Justin Ferate, a historian, has been giving tours of Grand Central Station for 30 years. He says the station was designed to make travel a pleasure.

“Why people don't run into each other in Grand Central is simple: each block of stone in Grand Central is the length of your leg. Each block of stone in Grand Central is the length of your arm. Each block of stone is a different color, so it’s a checkerboard, based on you.”   

A ten-year-long fight against plans to build a huge office building over Grand Central in 1968 helped create the modern preservation（保護(hù)） movement. Now, no one would think of changing the beauty of the station.

1.How long has Grand Central been in service ?

A．For 30 years.       B．For 10 years.       C．For 45 years.       D．For a century.

2.A lot of people can’t ___________ in Grand Central.

A．enjoy the beauty of the buliding            B．visit the stores

C．take the trains                          D．see movies

3.Which of the following statements about the station is WRONG?

A．It’s in New York City.

B．It’s one of the most-visited places in the world.

C．It’s the largest train station in the world.

D．It has been changed much over the years.

4.Both Dan Brucker and Justin Ferate ___________.

A．have worked for the station for 30 years

B．have given tours of the station for 30 years

C．show interest in the station

D．create the modern preservation movement for the station

5.Which of the following statements can we infer（推斷）according to the passage?

A．The station won’t be changed.

B．People will spend one month celebrating its anniversary.

C．More and more people will catch the trains in the station

D．The station will become larger and larger.

 

Crazy is our new normal. With two teenage boys and three little boys, our family is restless- to the baseball field, track field (田徑場(chǎng)) and piano lessons. Even though we've limited（限制） each boy's activities and try our best to spare some time for the family, it seems that we're always in a hurry.
"Accept it. Roll with it," my husband, Lonny, says, "It's going to be like this for a while."
He is right. It's likely that life will continue to go forward before it slows down. But I remembered the peaceful, quiet days that our family used to enjoy. I missed long walks through the park when we held the boys' little hands. I wished for lazy Saturday afternoons under the tree in our backyard. I wanted to go back a few years, when busyness was the exception and not the rule（慣例）．
One night, after a particularly ful day and evening games, our family gathered on the porch (門廊) for ice cream. Two parents, two teens, and three small boys sat on one old swing and a couple of rocking chairs. We were together, in one place, for a short period of time.
The moon was full. The Mississippi River, flowing past our home, was smooth as glass. I put my own arms around the son who sat on my lap and breathed in deeply his little-boy smell -dirt and sweat. My heart was peaceful and satisfied.
I realized that though crazy is our new normal, happiness is as usual. They may look different from before, but they are still there - even if they're in the form of a single moment on the porch. Maybe I just need the eyes to see.
【小題1】What does the writer mainly talk about?

A．Her tiredness of her busy life.

B．Her family's struggle for a better life.

C．Her new feelings about the present life.

D．The pleasure of staying with her children.

【小題2】Which of the following could best describe the writer's present life?

A．Busy and boring.	B．Busy but happy.
C．Crazy and terrible.	D．Normal but exciting.

【小題3】Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The writer has five sons.

B．There is at least one child learning to play the piano.

C．The husband likes the present life.

D．The writer used to live a peaceful and quiet life.

【小題4】Which of the following might the writer agree to?

A．Happiness is everywhere, but we have to discover it.

B．Life is nothing but sadness, busyness and hurry.

C．Parents should do more for their kids' better life.

D．Life in the countryside is attractive, wonderful, and sweet.

Singapore’s public transport system (公共交通系統(tǒng)) is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local (當(dāng)?shù)厝?. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—trains, buses and taxis.

TRAINS
Trains run from 6 a.m. to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses all you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares (車費(fèi)) start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give changes.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking (預(yù)訂) can also be made easily by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL (租) CARS
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.
For car rental, call Avis on +65 6737 1668.
【小題1】 If you need to find the bus number, you may call____________.

A．+65 6737 1668	B．6552 8888
C．1800 767 4333	D．6552 2222

【小題2】By an EZ-Link card, you can take____________.

A．both buses and trains	B．only trains
C．both buses and taxis	D．only rental cars

【小題3】When you take a bus there, always remember to ____________.

A．take your own license with you	B．a(chǎn)sk the driver how much your ticket is
C．buy the bus map of Singapore	D．book your ticket ahead of time

【小題4】What does the word “hassle” mean in Chinese?

A．麻煩

B．樂(lè)趣

C．景點(diǎn)

D．費(fèi)用

【小題5】What do you know about traveling in Singapore from the passage?

A．A local has no trouble finding his way around.

B．It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train.

C．You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car.

D．It’s very convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore.

A:  Hello, may I speak to Ann, please?

B: Hello.    66    Is that Mary?

A: Yes. I hear you weren't well yesterday.    67   

B: I fell off the bike and hurt myself.

A:    68   

B: Much better. Thanks. Maybe I can go to school tomorrow.

A: Oh, I think you should stay in bed and have a rest.

B: Maybe you're right.    69   

A: Don't worry. I can help you.

B: It's very kind of you.    70  

A: It's my pleasure.

1. A. That sounds boring.             B. It's a blue one.

    C. This is Ann speaking.           D. Is this enough?

2. A. I need to buy some drinks and snacks.   B. I don't think so.

    C. I'd like to go to school.               D. What was the matter?

3.A. See you tomorrow B. I need to get there on time.

    C. Are you better now? D. Open the door.

4.A. It must be David's.  B. How do you do?

C. What color is it?    D. But I'm worried about my lessons.

5.A. I don't know.              B. Thanks a lot.

    C. Here you are.              D. Where's my homework?