The suitable clothes can make men handsome and make women attractive, so more and more people
spend much money on clothes.
     Thanks to the fashion designers, many different styles of clothes appear every day. If you go to a big
store or walk on the street, you'll find many fashionable clothes easily.
     Of course everyone has his or her own way of dressing. Perhaps the most popular clothes are casual
ones. They're made of cotton and there are many types of designs. They feel comfortable, so men and
women as well as the young and the old enjoy wearing them. Some casual clothes don't need dry-cleaning,
so they can save us money.
    Not everyone can wear casual clothes at any time and any place. Some people have to wear uniforms
when they're at work such as police officers, soldiers, firefighters and pilots. Uniforms can not only protect
them but also show good discipline.
    It doesn't matter what kinds of clothes you wear. It's important for everyone to dress neatly and
suitable (合适地).

1. More and more people spend much money on clothes because _________.

A. they want to have a fashion show
B. the suitable clothes can make people look nice
C. the clothes become more and more expensive
D. they have much money

2. We can find fashionable clothes easily _________.

A. in the countryside
B. in the small town
C. in a big store or on the street
D. at school

3. Which kind of clothes are the most popular according to the passage?

A. Uniforms.
B. Casual clothes.
C. Fashionable clothes.
D. Dry-cleaned clothes.

4.—Who usually wears uniforms at work? 
   —_________.

A. Old men.
B. Teachers, farmers and customers.
C. Young people.
D. Police officers, pilots, soldiers and fire fighters.

5. From the passage, we know _________.

A. casual clothes need dry, cleaning
B. people can wear casual clothes at any time and any place
C. people should dress properly on every occasion
D. only old people like casual clothes

     Food shopping is more convenient in modern cities today. If people do not have time to make lunch, they
can buy fast food at convenience store. If they want to cook a delicious dinner or buy enough food for a week,
they can go to a supermarket. These big, modern stores sell not only food but also other things for daily use.
     Sometimes people find it difficult to choose which to buy because there are too many choices. For example,
there are different kinds of instant noodles: instant noodles with eggs or the kind with chicken.
     Many people do not enjoy food shopping or deciding what to buy. They prefer to eat at a fast-food
restaurant. There they can have large hamburgers, sandwiches, different kinds of drinks and so on.
     It is nice to have many choices, but it is a problem to have too many choices.

(     )1. Food shopping is less convenient today than years ago.
(     )2. If people don't want to cook lunch themselves, they can go to a convenience store.
(     )3. Big, modern shops sell only food and clothes.
(     )4. Many people like to eat at a fast-food restaurant.
(     )5. Sometimes people find it easy to choose which to buy because there only a few things.

     My name is Jimmy. I live with my mother and father in an apartment. The apartment is on the fifth floor
of a tall building (建筑物). The building is between a big supermarket and a beautiful park. There are clothes
shops, a post office, a bank and a library in the neighborhood. We all like living there.
     Our apartment is not in the center of the city. It's 30 miles from the town center. My father goes to work
by car every day. I go to school by bike, because the school isn't far.

1. How many people are there in Jimmy's family? 

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

2. Where is the apartment? It's _____.

A. in a supermarket
B. in the town center
C. on the fifth floor of a tall building
D. next to a restaurant

3. Which is not in the neighborhood?

A. Clothes shops.
B. A bank.
C. A library.
D. A hospital.

4. Can Jimmy post his letters in the neighborhood? 

A. Yes, he can
B. No, he can't
C. Yes, she can
D. We don' t know

5. Why does Jimmy go to school by bike?

A. Because Jimmy likes his new bike
B. Because the school isn't far from the center of the city
C. Because the school isn't far from his home
D. Because Jimmy can't drive

     Canadians like to say "Thank you" when others help them or say something kind to them. People of
many other countries do so, too. It's a very good habit.
     You should say "Thank you" when someone passes you the salt on the table, or opens the door for you,
or says you have done your work well.
    "Thank you" is used not only between friends but also between parents and children, brothers and sisters,
husbands and wives.
     "Excuse me" is another useful short expression. When you hear someone say so behind you, you know
somebody wants to walk past without touching you.
     It's not polite to interrupt (打断) others when they are talking. If you want to speak to one of them, say
"Excuse me" first, and then begin talking. You should also do so when you want to make any noise before
others.

1. ________ like to say "Thank you".

A. Canadians
B. Few people outside China
C. People all over the world

2. You should say "Thank you" when ________.

A. you have done something wrong
B. someone opens the door for you
C. you pass the salt to others on the table

3. If you want to walk past somebody without touching him, you'd better say "________" first.

A. Excuse me
B. I'm sorry
C. Don't move

4. When you hear others say you write very well, you should say "________".

A. Excuse me
B. No, it's not good
C. Thank you

5. Which of the following is true?

A. People say "Thank you" among the members of a family and friends.
B. We don't say "Excuse me" by day.
C. People say "Excuse me" only between brothers and sisters.

     I am an American (1)b______. My name is Jerry Black. You can (2)c______ me Jerry.
     I (3)h______ a sister, Ginny. We are twins (双包胎). But we are very (4)d______. I have a long face
(5)w______ a high nose, while she has a round face with a small nose. I like football. But she (6)l______
basketball. I like loud music. She likes light music.
     My father is a doctor in a (7)h______. My mother runs (经营) a clothing (8)s______. We have
(9)a______ family member, Beibei. She is a lovely dog. She will have a puppy (小狗) (10)s______.