It is said that people born on different dates have different characteristics. For example, people who were born between March 21 and April 20 are likely to be active and strong. They like power and enjoy adventures.
People who were born between April 21 and May 21 are likely to learn more slowly, but they can remember what they learn well. They love children and usually have many friends.
People who were born between May 22 and June 21 are bright and humorous. They like to talk and enjoy wearing fine clothes.
People who were born between June 22 and July 22 think deeply. They would rather hide their feelings than express them.
People who were born between July 23 and August 22 are interested in many subjects and it is interesting to hear them talk.
People who were born between August 23 and September 22 are said to be calm and thoughtful. They like to read and often become successful scientists.
If you have free time, you can read about star signs to see if your characteristics match your birth date.

1. 1.

   People who were born between March 21 and April 20 are ________.

   1. A.
      patient
   2. B.
      modest
   3. C.
      energetic
   4. D.
      kind
2. 2.

   People who were born between May 22 and June 21 like to ________.

   1. A.
      wear fine clothes
   2. B.
      take care of others
   3. C.
      travel around the world
   4. D.
      buy their friends nice gifts
3. 3.

   People who were born between June 22 and July 22 are not good at ________.

   1. A.
      singing and dancing
   2. B.
      earning money
   3. C.
      doing with difficulties
   4. D.
      expressing their feelings
4. 4.

   People who were born ________ often become successful scientists.

   1. A.
      between April 21 and May 21
   2. B.
      between July 23 and August 22
   3. C.
      between August 23 and September 22
   4. D.
      between June 23 and July 22
5. 5.

   The passage mainly talks about ________.

   1. A.
      birth dates
   2. B.
      abilities
   3. C.
      star signs
   4. D.
      birth dates and characteristics

It is very important to stay healthy. I have a neighbor. She is an old lady. She can do all the housework, __41__ newspapers, watch TV and search on the Internet to learn something new. I often see __42__ do taijiquan in the morning and dance in the evening. She looks young and beautiful __43__ she is over seventy. Last week a reporter from a magazine interviewed her and asked __44__ she kept so young and healthy. She replied with a smile:I have a secret of staying young and healthy. It is quite __45__ keep your mind active，take an interest in the world __46__ you, and learn at least one new thing every day. Try to do different kinds of housework and do sports as __47__ you can. Don’t think you are too old to go back to __48__. I know a man who entered a medical college when he was 70 years old. He studied there for 6 years and now he is a doctor. Another man went to a tennis school at the age of 71 and now he is good at __49__ tennis. Some people may say staying young is easy only for those who live in the future. In fact, no matter how old you are, you can make it.

Please tell the story to your family. It would be a good start to __50__ the Lady’s example. I hope all people will stay young and healthy.

41. A. look 　　　 B. read　　 C. see　　　　 D. watch

42 A. her　　　　　 B. him　　 C. other　　　　　 D. others

43. A. than　　 B. since　　　 C. though　　　　　 D. because

44. A. what　　 B. why　　 C. who　　　　 D. how

45. A. early　　　 B. dear　　 C. easy　　　　 D. late

46. A. under　　　 B. around　　　 C. above　　　　　 D. between

47. A. soon　　 B. busily　　　 C. hardly　　　　　 D. often

48. A. place　　　 B. song　　 C. school　　　　　 D. dance

49. A. buying　　　 B. losing　　　 C. sending　　 D. playing

50. A. follow　　　 B. give　　 C. make　　　　 D. bring

It is a good idea to  1 a small present when you go to a  2 party in England or the USA. Flowers are always nice or you may bring a bottle of wine  3 you know what the family  4  . You should arrive on time or  5 minutes late. Don't get there early. If you are going to be there  6 fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell the host and hostess. Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don't know  7 to use the fork(叉子), the knife, or the spoon, just watch  8 and follow them. You can also ask someone next to you. If you like the food, say so. Of course, you will thank the host and the hostess  9 the meal and for their kindness. It's good to send a card or a “thank you” note the   10 day.
【小题1】A. bring               B. take                 C. carry
【小题2】A. breakfast           B. lunch                C. birthday
【小题3】A. when                B. if                   C. so
【小题4】A. eat                 B. drinks               C. drink
【小题5】A. five                B. ten                  C. five to ten
【小题6】A. less than           B. more than            C. about
【小题7】A. why                 B. how                  C. what
【小题8】A. other               B. the others           C. others
【小题9】A. for                 B. of                   C. at
【小题10】A. later              B. tomorrow             C. next

It is said that people born on different dates have different characteristics. For example, people who were born between March 21 and April 20 are likely to be active and strong. They like power and enjoy adventures.
People who were born between April 21 and May 21 are likely to learn more slowly, but they can remember what they learn well. They love children and usually have many friends.
People who were born between May 22 and June 21 are bright and humorous. They like to talk and enjoy wearing fine clothes.
People who were born between June 22 and July 22 think deeply. They would rather hide their feelings than express them.
People who were born between July 23 and August 22 are interested in many subjects and it is interesting to hear them talk.
People who were born between August 23 and September 22 are said to be calm and thoughtful. They like to read and often become successful scientists.
If you have free time, you can read about star signs to see if your characteristics match your birth date.
【小题1】People who were born between March 21 and April 20 are ________.

It is April 10. It is Tuesday. Cindy gets up at 6:30 in the morning. She is in her blue skirt. She really likes that skirt. Then she goes into the kitchen. She loves eggs and apples in the morning.
Cindy’s mother is a teacher at her school. Cindy is in the second grade (年级), and her mother teaches the fourth grade. Cindy is excited (兴奋) about going to school today because her class has a test (测试). Cindy loves school and she likes to get good grades (成绩). Cindy eats her breakfast and then she and her mother go to school. Cindy goes to her classroom and her history teacher, Ms. Brown is there. It is fun to be in Ms. Brown’s class. She is a great teacher. Now Cindy’s classmates are all in the classroom, and they start the test. Cindy remembers (记得) everything, so she can do everything right. After the test, Cindy and her classmates play for a long time. Then they eat lunch. After lunch, they watch a funny movie (电影). Then they draw pictures. It is really a great day!
【小题1】 What grade is Cindy in?