Jan：I have new photos of my family, but they' re not very good. This is my sister…

Mark：Where is she?  Is she at the library?

Jan：No, she' s in the living room. She s doing her homework. And that s my brother.

Mark：Is he doing his homework, too? What's he eating?[来源:Zxxk.Com]

Jan：He' s watching a scary movie on TV and eating french fries.

This is a picture of my aunt and my mother.

Mark：Is that -your mother in the pool?[来源:学。科。网Z。X。X。K]

Jan：No, that's my aunt. My mother can't swim. And this is my mother and my aunt at the shop. They really like shopping and eating at the shop. Mark: Interesting photos.

 1. The pictures are ______.

A. good   B. interesting   C. scary

2. Jan' s sister is doing her homework ______.

A. at the library   B. at the pool   C. in the living room

3. Jan' s brother isn' t ______.

A. doing his homework   B. watching TV    C. eating french fries [来源:]

4. Jan' s ______ can' t swim.

A. sister   B. mother   C. aunt [来源:ZXXK]

5. Jan' s mother and aunt like ______ at the shop.

A. eating french fries   B. shopping    C. swimming

Jan：I have new photos of my family, but they' re not very good. This is my sister…

Mark：Where is she?  Is she at the library?

Jan：No, she' s in the living room. She s doing her homework. And that s my brother.

Mark：Is he doing his homework, too? What's he eating?[来源:Zxxk.Com]

Jan：He' s watching a scary movie on TV and eating french fries.

This is a picture of my aunt and my mother.

Mark：Is that -your mother in the pool?[来源:学。科。网Z。X。X。K]

Jan：No, that's my aunt. My mother can't swim. And this is my mother and my aunt at the shop. They really like shopping and eating at the shop. Mark: Interesting photos.

 1. The pictures are ______.

A. good   B. interesting   C. scary

2. Jan' s sister is doing her homework ______.

A. at the library   B. at the pool   C. in the living room

3. Jan' s brother isn' t ______.

A. doing his homework   B. watching TV    C. eating french fries [来源:]

4. Jan' s ______ can' t swim.

A. sister   B. mother   C. aunt [来源:ZXXK]

5. Jan' s mother and aunt like ______ at the shop.

A. eating french fries   B. shopping    C. swimming

M: What about your history class this afternoon, Millie?

W: We were supposed to have a history class, but Mr Johnson was ill   36  . So we had a geography class instead.

M: Your mother and I will go   37   on Saturday. Will you join us?

W: I’d like to, but I have to take an exam on Sunday. I think I’d better   38   at home and study. By the way, will you go climbing in the mountains?

M: Yes, why?

W: I know it’s summer   39   it can get quite cold in the mountains even in June, so bring a coat with you. You’ll need   40   in the early morning.

M: OK, we will.

1.A. in hospital                  B. in a hospital          C. in a school             D. at school

2.A. climbing            B. climbs                    C. climbed                  D. walking

3.A. to stay             B. stay                        C. not stay                 D. not to stay

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

5. A. it                       B. that                       C. one                         D. ones  

In the UK, there are two different types of school. One is free for every child in the country;   41   kind makes you pay for your education.

The free schools are known as “state schools” and the schools that   42   are known as “public schools”.

The UK has many famous public schools, such as Eton (伊顿公学), Harrow (哈罗中学) and Winchester (温彻斯特中学). Children from around the world come to the UK to study at these schools. Prince William studied at Eton.

  43   most kids go to state schools. Only about one in 10 goes to a public school. Fees (学费) at public schools can be very   44  . It can cost around 200,000 yuan for one year.

There are differences between state and public schools. Public schools generally attract better   45  , because they offer higher salaries（薪水）.

Because public schools have   46   money to spend than state schools, they also have nicer facilities (设施). Some have football fields, gyms and swimming pools for their students to use.

Facilities in state schools are not usually as good. They often have to   47   with other nearby schools.

Despite (尽管) these differences, kids learn the same things, whichever type of school they go to.   48   schools must follow the National Curriculum, which is set by the government. It   49   teachers what they must teach their students.

This means that whether you are rich or poor, you will still receive a basic level of  50  .

1. A. other                B. others              C. another           D. the other 

2. A. cost                 B. pay                C. spend             D. take

3. A. And                     B. But                C. Although           D. Besides

4. A. high         B. low                C. expensive            D. cheap

5. A. students       B. teachers             C. professors            D. visitors

6. A. less        B. little                C. much            D. more

7. A. share        B. talk       C. play              D. help

8. A. Every        B. Some               C. Most             D. All

9. A. says         B. asks                C. tells                   D. allows

10. A. living       B. work      C. education           D. study

Maybe you are more interested in sports than in history. You probably think you will never be a top student.    31   , anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. If you can use your time well, you may  32 your study without much work. Here's how:

      33   your time carefully. You should make a   34   of things that you have to do. First write down the time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide on a good time for studying. Of course, studying shouldn't take all of your time. Don't    35    to leave yourself enough time for hobbies.

Find a good place to study. Look around the house    36    a good study place. Keep this space. It may be a desk or just a corner of your room. N0     37    , radio, or television! When you sit down to work, think only about the     38    !

    Make good use of your time   39   . Listen carefully to what the teacher says. Careful listening means   40    work after class. You also need to take notes, because it can make it easier for you to learn well.

These are only some of the ways to help you with your studying. I believe you'll find more other ways besides these.

1.A. In fact      B. For example    C. At least       D. As usual

2.A. affect       B. find           C. improve      D. own

3.A. Take        B. Make         C. Prepare       D. Plan

4.A. change      B. choice         C list           D. wish

5.A. want        B. forget         C. decide        D. hope

6.A. with        B. in             C. at           D. for

7.A. books       B. pens           C. games       D. tapes

8.A. subject      B. place          C. time         D. way

9. A. after class    B. in class        C. at home      D. at school

10.A. more        B. less           C. most        D. least