A．根据短文内容和所给中文提示，在空白处填入单词。每空限填一词。

　　Mr. Brown wants to live near his workplace. Mrs. Brown wants a house with four bedrooms. The Browns’ children don't care what the house is like as long as the garden is big enough. Ann, their daughter has always wanted to work in a restaurant. She thinks it is an exciting place. It's hard work but she isn’t lazy. You have to work on Saturdays and Sundays, but you get other days off. It’s not very well paid. But who cares about money？

　　Tom is a middle school student. He is twelve years old. He stops school at half past three, so he has plenty of time to finish his homework.

　　Jack, Mr. Brown's brother, is looking for a room to rent. He doesn't care what color the walls are or how old the furniture (家具) is. He is getting ready for his drawing. So the house must be quiet.

56.Why didn't the Browns buy the house in Advertisement One？

A. It was on the north side of town.     B. There weren’t enough bedrooms.

C. There was no dining room.          D. The garden was too big.

57. Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant？

A. It’s an easy job.                 B. The place is good and the food is free.

C. She thinks it will be interesting.    D. She can get long holidays.

58. Why can't Tom play for the new football team？

A. He's not old enough.            B. It’s in a different village.

C. School stops too late.            D. He has to do his homework.

59. What's wrong with the room for Jack in Advertisement Four？

A. It's too small.                    B. The walls are the wrong color.

C. The man likes old furniture better.    D. It's too noisy.

60. What does the sentence “All meals free” mean？

A. Waiters can have the meals at any time.

B. Waiters can have the meals in the restaurant without paying money.

C. Customers can have the meals freely.

D. Waiters need to pay for their meals.

House for Sale

Comfortable family home with a large garden on north side of town. Three bedrooms, a living-room, a kitchen, a dining-room and a bathroom. Offers over ＄35,ooo.

Mr Brown wants to live near his workplace. Mrs Brown wants a house with four bedrooms. The Browns’ children don’t care what the house is like as long as the garden is big enough. Ann, their daughter has always wanted to work in a restaurant. She thinks it is an exciting place. It’s hard work but she isn’t lazy.

Tom is a middle school student. He is twelve years old. He stops school at

half past three, so he has plenty of time to finish his homework.

Jack, Mr Brown’s brother, is looking for a room to rent. He doesn’t care what color the walls are or how old the furniture is. He is getting ready for his drawing. So the house must be quiet.

56.Why don’t the Browns buy the house in Advertisement One?

   A. It is on the north side of town.    B. There isn’t enough bedroom.

   C. There is no dinner room.         D. The garden is too big.

57.Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant?

   A. It’s an easy job.               B. The place is good and the food is free.

   C. She thinks it will be interesting.   D. She can get long holidays.

58.Why can’t Tom play for the new football team?

   A. He is not old enough.                     B. It’s in a different village.

   C. School stops too late.                           D. He has to do his homework.

59.What’s wrong with the room for Jack in Advertisement Four?

   A. It’s too small.                        B. The walls are the wrong color.

   C. The man likes old furniture better.         D. It’s too noisy.

60.What does the sentence “All meals free”mean?

   A. Assistants can have the meals at any time.

   B. Assistants can have the meals in the restaurant without paying money.

   C. Customers can have the meals freely.

   D. Assistant need to pay for their meals.

If someone asks me: “Do you like music?” I’m sure I will answer him or her: “Of course, I do,” because I think music is an important part of our lives．

Different people have different ideas about music．For me, I like rock music because it’s so exciting．And my favorite rock hand, the “Foxy Ladies”is one of the most famous rock bands in the world．I also like pop music．My classmate Li Lan loves dance music, because she enjoys dancing．My best friend, Jane, likes jazz music．She thinks jazz is really cool．

“I like dance music and rock very much,” says my brother, “because they are amazing．”

But my mother thinks rock is boring．“I like some relaxing music,” she says, That’s why she likes country music, I think． 

请根据短文内容，选择最佳答案, 将其标号在答题卡上涂黑。（每小题1分，共5分）

56. The writer likes music because he thinks _________.

A. it’s an exciting part of our lives                      B. it’s an amazing part of our lives

C. it’s an important part of our lives                   D. it’s an interesting part of our lives

57. What kind of music does the writer like? _________.

A. Rock and pop music.                              B. Rock and dance music.   

C. Jazz and country music.                                D. Light and classical music

58. Who likes dancing? _________.

A. The writer.                B. Li Lan                    C. Jane.                D. Nobody

59. The writer’s mother thinks that country music is ____. 

A. amazing                    B. boring                 C. relaxing                      D. disappointing

60. How many people’s ideas about music are talked about in this passage（短文）？_________.

A. 4                      B. 5                    C. 6                            D. 3

　　 When you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is “no”. In many countries, people continue learning all their lives. Why is lifelong learning important? How can it help you? Let’s look at one example of lifelong learning in Japan.

Why is lifelong learning important?

　 You go to school and learn. You take tests. But learning doesn’t only happen in school. And learning doesn’t stop when you graduate from high school or college. You are learning all the time. For example, learning can happen when you go to a museum. It can also happen when you get a job. You learn when you play a sport or when you take a trip. Learning is life! We never stop learning. Every day, you can improve yourself by learning something new.

Lifelong learning in Japan

In Japan, life learning is very important. People in Japan like to try new learning activities. Except music calligraphy, flower arranging, and foreign languages are some of their favorite classes. The Japanese take classes to improve their skills and learn new things.

Conclusion

When we graduate from school, we can continue to learn. Make lifelong learning one of your goals!

56. Why is lifelong learning important?

A. It helps you improve yourself.　 　 B. It’s the best way to learn.　

C. It’s fun and easy.　　　　　　 　　 D. It’s an important goal.

57. Some people in Japan take foreign language classes to 　　　.

A. get a job　　　　　　　　　 　 　 B. learn new things　　

C. get good grades　　　　　　 　 　 D. finish college

58. People in Japan like to try new learning activities. Except　　 .

A. music calligraphy　　　　　　　　　 B. foreign languages

C. flower arranging　　　　　　　　　　 D.sports learning

59. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Learning only happens in school.

B. When we graduate from school, learning is done.

C. You can’t learn anything when you play a sport.

D. Music, calligraphy, flower arranging and foreign languages are popular classes in Japan.