Jim Green has been in China for more than two years. He has been to many interesting places in
Beijing, but he has not yet been to many other parts of China. Last week he went to Mount Emei in
Sichuan Province with his family.
     Many people like to travel by air, but Jim's family think that travelling by train is the best. It is much
cheaper and far more enjoyable than a rushed trip by air.
     Early one moming, they took a taxi to Beijing West Railway Station. The station was very lively.
There were bookshops,food shops and stores selling all kinds of things. Mrs Green bought some fruit,
food and bottles of water to take on the train. She said that it was better toget some food before they
got on the train because food on the train was usually too expensive.
     The train was quite comfortable,and there weren't too many people in their sleeping car. The Greens
could stand up and walk around. It was a long journey, but none of them felt tired. They kept watching
the beautiful scenery out of the window. They walked, laughed and played cards. The conductor kept
coming to offer them hot water and selling them magazines. People nearby talked with each other. A
young man practiced speaking English with Mr Green. Jim thought the train was like a big moving party.
He went to sleep quite late. He listened to the click of the rails and then fell fast asleep.
     When Jim woke up the next morning, the train was already near Chengdu. His train ride seemed really
short, but his memory of the pleasant trip would last long.
1. How long has Jim been in China?
                                                                               
2. Where did Jim go to travel with his family?
                                                                               
3. Why does Jim's family like to travel by train?
                                                                               
4. What did Mrs Green buy before getting on the train?
                                                                               
5. Did the Greens feel tired on the train? Why or why not?
                                                                               

1. How does Jim go to school?
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2. How long does it take Jane to do her homework?
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3. How does Mrs Hill go to work?
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4. Where's Nina waiting for Paul?
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5. What time does Jeff go to bed?
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听第一段对话，回答第1题。

1. How many times has the man been to the Great Lakes ?

A. Only once.
B. Five times.
C. Three times.

听第二段对话，回答第2题。

2. At what time did the party begin ?

A. At 7:30.
B. At 7:45.
C. At 7:15.

听第三段对话，回答第3题。

3. What's the population of Xinyi?

A. Fourteen hundred.
B 1.4 billion.
C. About 1.2 million.

听第四段对话，回答第4题。

4. How long has Jim been in China?

A. In 1998.
B. For ten years.
C. Many weeks.

听第五段对话，回答第5题。

5. Why don't Jack's grandparents live in the city ?

A. It's too expensive.
B. It's too noisy.
C. It' not safe.

听第六段对话，回答第6-7题。

6. What's the relationship between Linda and Peter?

A. Classmates.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Mother and son.

7. What's Linda's telephone number?

A. 870 9763.
B. 870 8563.
C. 887 0563.

听第七段对话，回答第8-10题。

8. Where does the man want to go?

A. The zoo.
B. The bus stop.
C. The public library.

9. Which bus must he take first?

A. The No. 9 bus.
B The No. 7 bus.
C. The No. 2 bus.

10. How many buses must the man take if he wants to get to the Public Library?

A. Two.
B. Seven.
C. Nine.