---Hi! Jim. How’s the weather in Wenzhou?

--- Terrible! _______, so I can’t play football with my classmates on our school playground.

A．It’s rainy.         B．It’s sunny.        C．It’s cloudy.       D．It’s fine.

 

The following weather forecast(天气预报)was reported on October 8^th,2011.

Place	Day	weather	Low	High
Tokyo, Japan	Sat.	Heavy clouds	14℃	21℃
Sun.	Not regular morning rain	15℃	22℃
London,UK	Sat.	A shower(阵雨) in the afternoon	14℃	18℃
Sun.	Light,warm wind with low clouds	14℃	19℃
Los Angeles,Us	Sat.	Bright sunshine	14℃	27℃
Sun.	Partly sunny and pleasant	14℃	27℃
San Francisco,US	Sat.	Mostly sunny	12℃	21℃
Sun.	Mostly sunny and pleasant	13℃	21℃

1.Which city was the warmest on Sunday?

   A. Los Angeles.     B.London     C. Tokyo         

2.What was the weather like in London on Sunday?

   A.Snowy          B. Rainy      C. Windy

3.On Saturday, the highest temperature in Los Angeles was______ higher than that in Tokyo.

   A. 5℃            B.4℃         C. 3℃ 

4.It was rainy for some time______ in London on Saturday.

  A. in the afternoon.   B.at noon      C. in the morning

5.From the information we can know that ______.

  A. London was the warmest city of the four on Saturday.

  B.the temperature in Los Angeles changed a lot between the two days.

  C.People in San Francisco could enjoy sunshine on the weekend.

 

Expressions cover all parts of our life. They may be around your ears every day. You may know a lot of Chinese expressions that describe how you feel. Here are some English ones for your enjoyment.
Have Your Heart in Your Mouth
This expression means that you're really afraid or anxious about something. When your heart starts beating so much that you can feel a thumping(怦怦跳) in your throat, it may feel like you "have your heart in your mouth."
Have Butterflies in the Stomach
How did butterflies get in your stomach? Well, those really aren't butterflies in there. It is a way of describing those nervous feelings you might get before a test or a very important decision.
These stomach flutters (跳动) are normal and happen to many people. Some people believe having a few butterflies might even help you perform better.    
Sick as a Dog
If you've ever been very sick, you may have used this expression. Because dogs eat just about anything they find, they often get sick. So it's all right to describe someone who's not feeling well as being "sick as a dog".    
Under the Weather
When it's rainy all day outside, how would you feel? This expression comes from the idea that bad weather might hurt a person's health and mood(心情).
【小题1】 The expression "__" is most probably used while you are watching a thriller.
A. have your heart in your mouth    B. sick as a dog    C. under the weather
【小题2】Someone believes__ if you "have butterflies in the stomach" before a test.
A. you're sure to fail      B. you will forget everything C. you might do better
【小题3】It's __ to say somebody is "sick as a dog" when he is not feeling well.
A. impolite   B. suitable       C. wrong
【小题4】When somebody says "under the weather", he must feel     
A. upset      B. happy            C. calm
【小题5】All expressions discussed in this passage are about      
A. health      B. habits           C. feelings

What to Bring When Visiting Lijiang of Yunnan
Welcome to Lijiang. Lijiang is a nice place to visit. If you visit Lijiang, you’d better do as the following.

Needs	Reasons
1. Hat and sunglasses	The Lijiang’s sun can be quite shiny even during winter, so remember to bring a hat and sunglasses.
2. Raincoat or umbrella	It’s hard for us to know Lijiang’s weather, so it is necessary to bring an umbrella or a raincoat to Lijiang, even if it is sunny.
3. Water	A day in Lijiang you may be very thirsty, so make sure that you bring a bottle of water with you.
4. Camera	There will be lots of chances to take photos on your visit to Lijiang, so make sure to bring your camera. Don’t forget to bring more batteries so that you won’t miss anything!
5. Watch	There are many sights and gift shops in Lijiang. Bring a watch, so you can arrange (安排) your time.

 
【小题1】According to the passage, what things do you not have to bring when you visit Lijiang?

A．A bottle of water.

B．A watch.

C．Batteries.

D．An mp4.

【小题2】What’s the weather like in Lijiang?

A．It’s warm.

B．It’s hot.

C．It changes a lot.

D．It’s rainy.

【小题3】Why do you need to bring a watch when you visit Lijiang?

A．Because you must go back home on time.

B．Because you can use your time better.

C．Because you will look cool with a watch.

D．Because you will feel free.

【小题4】Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．You don’t have to bring an umbrella or a raincoat to Lijiang when it is sunny.

B．You should bring more batteries so that you can take more interesting pictures.

C．You often wear sunglasses and a hat in Lijiang because the sun is too bright.

D．You should bring a bottle of water so that you won’t be thirsty.

【小题5】 What kind of passage is it?

A．A story.

B．An ad.

C．A diary.

D．A letter.