_____ people have done lots of research on moon, there is still much waiting to be discovered.

A. If B. Since C. Because D. Though

— Dad, I don’t think we can go into the building. Look at the sign — “_______”.

— Oh, I didn’t notice it.

A. No entry B. No littering

C. No shouting D. No touching

-- I bought Granny a present, ＿＿＿ she didn't like it.

A. but B. and C. or D. so

Harry still remembers his happy childhood when his father _____ him to the park at weekends.

A. takes B. took C. will take D. has taken

-- Maths is as interesting as English, I think.

-- _____. English is more interesting than maths.

A. I hope so B. I don't hope so C. I think so D. I don't think so

Last month my family traveled to San Francisco, we stopped for lunch. As we walked towards the ______ of the restaurant, a man with dirty hair, jumped up from a chair outside the restaurant and opened the door for ______. He greeted us in a friendly way.

Once inside, my daughters said softly, "Mom, he smells." We watched other customers come to the ______ but many ignored* him. Seeing this rudeness truly made me ______. I decided to set a good example to my ______. When our meal arrived, I realized I had left some medicine in the car. With the windiest trip ahead, the kids needed them, ______ I excused myself from the meal and went to get them.

Just then, the "doorman" was opening the door for a couple. They ______ past him without even acknowledging* his presence. Letting them in first, I said a ______ "thank you" to him as I went out.

When I returned, we talked a bit. He said he was not allowed inside unless* he ______ food. I went back and told my family his ______. Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich. The kids looked puzzled as we had already eaten, but when I said the order was for the "doorman", they ______.

When it was time to continue our trip, I found the "doorman" enjoying his ______. Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily. He then ______ his hand for a handshake and I accepted. I ______ noticed the tears* in his eyes - tears of gratitude. What happened next drew great surprise: I gave the "doorman" a ______. He pulled away, with tears rolling down his face.

Back in car, I fell into deep thought. While we can't choose many things in life, we can choose when to show gratitude. I said thanks to a man who had simply held open a door for me, and also said thanks for that chance to teach my children by example.

1.A. wall B. screen C. door D. window

2.A. her B. you C. us D. them

3.A. station B. museum C. cinema D. restaurant

4.A. sad B. warm C. nervous D. comfortable

5.A. kids B. brothers C. sisters D. parents

6.A. or B. so C. and D. but

7.A. flew B. climbed C. swam D. rushed

8.A. loud B. strange C. serious D. humorous

9.A. made B. bought C. introduced D. refused

10.A. lesson B. purpose C. story D. suggestion

11.A. woke B. waved C. counted D. smiled

12.A. meal B. trip C. coats D. works

13.A. put away B. searched for C. reached out D. worried about

14.A. still B. suddenly C. mainly D. seldom

15.A. nod B. hug C. game D. document

No Car Day was started to protect the environment. It was first started by 34 cities in France on September 22, 1998. By now, more than 1,000 cities around the world have had a No Car Day.

The first No Car Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001. Other cities, including Taipei, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Wuhan, also support the day.

In Beijing, more and more people are joining in the activity. It asks drivers to leave their cars at home for one day each month and walk or ride a bike to work. It also calls on Beijingers not to use cars on June 5 (World Environment Day).

So far more than 200,000 drivers have shown their support. "We can't control the weather, but we can choose not to drive," said Wu Zonghua, a car club chairman. Beijing is trying to have 238 blue sky days this year. In the first quarter of this year, Beijing only had 52 blue sky days. This was 11 days less than the number for the same period last year. We must do more for No Car Day.

1.The first No Car Day in the world was on _____.

A. June 22, 1998 B. September 22, 1998 C. June 5, 2001 D. September 5, 2001

2.From the passage we know _____ cities in China that support No Car Day are mentioned.

A. five B. six C. seven D. eight

3.The activity of No Car Day calls on Beijing drivers to _____ one day each month.

A. enjoy the blue sky B. check their cars at home

C. solve the air pollution D. walk or ride a bike to work

The Best Way to See Lakeland

1.If the visitors choose Tour A, they can see _____.

A. Yewdale Valley B. Castlerigg Stone Circle

C. Coniston Water D. Potter's Hill Top Gardens

2.You must get to Windermere before _____ if you choose Tour B

A. 09.45 hrs B. 12. 00 hrs C. 16. 30 hrs D. 17.00 hrs

3.How much will Tim, a boy of 14, and his mother pay if they want to choose Tour A and Tour B?

A. £ 45.00. B. £ 60.00. C. £ 85.00. D. £ 105.00.

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Beatrix Potter wrote many famous children's stories.

B. We can visit The Lake District every day except Sunday.

C. If you want to have a lake cruise you have to pay more money.

D. If visitors choose Tour B they can return after 19:00 in the evening.

The In-School Holiday Shopping Program

That's Fun for Everyone!

Kids Go Shopping offers students a whole shop full of gifts perfect for the holidays. Students will find lots of choices for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and friends, from beautiful products that they can use every day to gifts that are just simple fun! Every gift has been carefully chosen for its high quality* and budget* pricing.

For many children, Kids Go Shopping is the first time they will experience the exciting feeling of choosing their own gifts. In a safe and supportive in-school "store", children buy secret gifts for their family and friends with the help of adult volunteers*.

Kids Go Shopping has something for everyone on their list: Mom, Dad, brothers, sisters, grandparents and special friends. Best of all, they receive real value for their money. Kids Go Shopping has over 100 different high quality gifts priced within a child's budget.

If your school doesn't offer a Holiday Shopping Program, call us or request more information. Click here for details.

Here's what our program offers:

Top Quality,

Kids Go Shopping offers only the finest gifts at affordable prices. Each gift is chosen so every shopper will find the perfect holiday present, and Kids Go Shopping back each gift with 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Educational

Kids Go Shopping catches the Holiday Spirit and with the help of parents and teachers, kids learn about budgeting money and decision making.

______▲____

Kids go shopping for holiday gifts right in your school. Children shop under adult management in a safe environment indoors. Volunteers help out but never press kids to buy.

Helpful

The parents of the students at your school will really be pleased about the help during such a busy time.

1.Who can help children buy secret gifts?

A. Adult volunteers. B. Kids’ parents. C. Young students. D. Their teachers.

2.What does the underlined word “request” mean in the passage?

A. make up B. point at C. ask for D. think about

3.Which of the following words can be filled in the line?

A. Convenient B. Modern C. Friendly D. Safe

4.What's the main purpose of writing the passage?

A. To advise us how to run a shop in a school.

B. To introduce the Holiday Shopping Program.

C. To tell the kids how to choose gifts for parents.

D. To ask students to buy more high quality presents.

In the busy city of New York, such an astonishing thing ever happened.

On a Friday night, a poor young artist stood at the gate of the underground station, playing his violin. Many people slowed down their paces and put some money into the hat of the young man.

The next day, the young artist came to the gate of the underground station, and put his hat on the ground gracefully. Different from the day before, he took out a large piece of paper and laid it on the ground and put some stones on it. Before long, the young violinist was surrounded with people, who were all attracted* by the words on that paper. It said, "Last night, a gentleman named George Sang put an important thing into my hat by mistake. Please come to claim it soon."

After about half an hour, a middle-aged man ran there in a hurry and rushed through the crowd to the violinist and grabbed his shoulders and said, "Yes, it's you. You did come here. I knew that you're an honest* man and would certainly come here."

The young violinist asked calmly, "Are you Mr. George Sang?"

The man nodded. The violinist asked, "Did you lose something?"

"Lottery. It's a lottery," said the man.

The violinist took out a lottery ticket on which George Sang's name was seen. "Is it?" he asked.

George nodded and seized the lottery ticket and kissed it.

The story turned out to be this: George Sang is a manager in a big company. He bought a lottery ticket issued by a bank a few days ago. It opened yesterday and he won a prize of $500,000. So he felt very happy after work and felt the music was so wonderful, that he took out 50 dollars and put it in the hat. However the lottery ticket was also thrown in. The violinist was a student at an Arts College and had planned to study in Vienna. He had booked the ticket and would fly that morning. However when he was cleaning up he found the lottery ticket. Thinking that the owner would return to look for it, he cancelled* the flight and came back to where he was given the lottery ticket.

Later someone asked the violinist: "At that time you were in need of money. Why didn't you take the lottery ticket for yourself?"

The violinist said, "Although I don't have much money, I live happily; but if I lose honesty I won't be happy forever."

1.Where did the poor young artist play the violin?

A. In a nice hall of a big company. B. On the playground of Arts College.

C. Outside the meeting room of a bank. D. At the gate of the underground station.

2.George Sang put _____ into the young artist's hat on Friday night.

A. some stones B. a piece of paper

C. 50 dollars and a lottery D. his air ticket and some money

3.The young artist cancelled the flight to Vienna because he thought ______.

A. the owner would return to look for the lottery

B. he didn’t have enough money to pay for his study

C. Arts College asked him to wait for Mr. George Sang

D. people in the underground station didn’t let him leave

4.What do you think of what the young violinist said in the last paragraph? ▲ (请用约40词回答)