John: Is Xiamen far from Beijing?    
Peter: Yes. It's about three hours by plane.    
John: What's the weather like there?    
Peter: It's usually sunny and warm.    
John: Did you go to Gulangyu?    
Peter: Yes, I did. There are many piano schools.    
John: What did you buy?    
Peter: I bought some pies. They're delicious.    
John: What did you do?    
Peter: I walked at the beach. It's beautiful.    
John: I can't wait. I'm also going to go there.    
Peter: When are you going to go there?    
John: This summer holiday.
(     )1. It's wet and cold in Xiamen.    
(     )2.There are many piano schools in Gulangyu.    
(     )3. Peter bought some pies in Xiamen.    
(     )4. Peter went swimming.    
(     )5. John will go to Xiamen in this summer holiday.

     I'm Tom. I'm from Canada. I'm tall. 1 like playing the piano. I like playing basketball. I like
collecting stamps. I live next to my school. I'm going to be a teacher in the future. I'm going to
go to China this summer vocation.

1. — Where is Tom from?
    — He is from ____.

A. China    
B. America  
C. Canada

2. — What does Tom like?
    — He likes ____.

A. playing the piano and basketball    
B. playing the piano and collecting stamps
C. playing the piano and basketball and collecting stamps

3. — Where does Tom live?
    一He lives ____.

A. next to the post office    
B. next to the park    
C. next to his school

4. — What is he going to be?
    — He is going to be a ____.

A. doctor    
B. teacher    
C. scientist

     Bill was a little boy. He was nine years old. And he was in Class Two, Grade Three.  He always
got home on time in the afternoons when school was over. His parents loved him very much.
     But one day, he was late for home. When he got home, his face and hands were very dirty. His
mother was not happy. She asked Bill, "Why are you so dirty?" Bill answered, "Played basketball.
We Class Two had a basketball match with Class One this afternoon."
     "Were you on the playground?"his mother asked. "You are so little." "But I was on it." Bill
answered. "Did you throw the ball?" his mother asked again. "Yes, I did." Bill said. "I threw the ball
after the match was over."

1. Bill was ____ years old.          

A. 6      
B. 7        
C. 9

2. Bill always ____ on time.          

A. went back home    
B. went to school   
C. got to his classroom

3. How did his mother feel when Bill got dirty?           

A. She was bored        
B. She was not happy.
C. She was not angry.

4. Was Bill on the playground when the match was holding?

A. Yes, he was.      
B. No, he wasn't      
C. No, he isn't.

5. 一Why was Bill late for home that day?
    一Because he _____.

A. helped his classmates      
B. had a basketball match
C. watched a basketball match

     Tom has a big dog. Its name is Jack. Jack's hair is long and yellow. He is very smart. Every
Sunday afternoon Tom takes Jack for a long walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very
much. One Sunday afternoon a young man came to visit Tom. He stayed for a long time. He
talked and talked. Soon it was time for Tom to take Jack for a walk. But the young man still (仍
然) stayed. Jack became (变得) very worried. He walked around the room and then sat down
in front of (在---前面) the young man and looked at him. But the young man went on (继续)
talking. Finally, Jack went out of the room and came back. He sat down again in front of the
young man, but this time he had the young man's cap in his mouth.
(     )1. Jack is a smart dog.
(     )2. Tom walks the dog every Sunday afternoon.
(     )3. A young man stayed for a long time with Tom in the park.
(     )4. Jack sat down in front of the young man because he wanted the young man to talk with him.
(     )5. Jack took the young man's cap in his mouth because he wanted the young man to leave (商开)
           the house soon.

     Bob is a middle school student. He studies in a middle school in the east suburbs (郊区) of California.
Bob goes to school from Monday to Friday. On weekdays, he always gets up at 7:00 o'clock, then he
has breakfast. He usually has a cup of milk, a piece of bread and two fried eggs for his breakfast. At
about 8 : 00 0'clock, he gets into his father's car and his dad drives it down the road towards his school.
Classes begin at 8 :30 and at 12 :30, he goes to the school canteen for lunch. In the afternoon,  when
classes are over,  Bob usually plays basketball with his classmates. Sometimes he also goes to the school
library to do some reading. In the evening, Bob may either watch an interesting TV program or do some
Internet surfing(冲浪). He goes to bed at 10 :00. His school days are busy, but he always enjoys them
very much.

1. Where does Bob live?          

A. He lives in a school.
B. He lives in California.
C. He lives in China.

2. How many days does Bob go to school in a week?              

A. Seven days.          
B. Six days.          
C. Five days.

3. Does Bob go to school by bus?           

A. No, he doesn't. His father drives him to school.
B. Yes, he does.
C. No, he doesn't. He goes to school by bike.

4. What does Bob do after classes?              

A. He goes home.
B. He plays basketball everyday.
C. He usually plays basketball and he also goes to the library.

5. Does Bob like his schooldays?              

A. Yes, he does.
B. No, he doesn't.
C. Just so-so.

6. What's the Chinese meaning of the word "canteen" ?           

A. 搡场                
B. 餐厅            
C. 图书馆

Dear John,
     I saw your name in the newspaper. I  would like to be your penfriend.
     I am twelve years old. I live in Shanghai. I study in Pudong Primary School. We study
Chinese, English, maths, science, art, P. E. and some other subjects. My favourite subjects
are P. E. and maths. I like playing basketball with my friends after school. I like collecting
stamps, too. I have a lot of beautiful stamps. I will finish primary school soon and go to
middle school.
     I'd like to know everything about you. Please write to me soon. My e-mail address is
gaoshan@163.com.
     Best wishes!
                                                                                                                         Yours, 
                                                                                                                        Gao Shan

(      )1. Gao Shan knows John's name from the magazine.  
(      )2. The letter is from John to Gao Shan.   
(      )3. Gao Shan's favourite subjects are maths and P. E.  
(      )4. Gao Shan likes collecting stamps and playing football.  
(      )5. Gao Shan doesn't have an e-mail address.

     Hello! My name's Liu Mei. I'm studying in a school in Beijing. We have many classes, but English
and music are my favourite classes. On Monday and Wednesday we  have English classes. On Tuesday
and Thursday We have music classes. On Saturday moming I go to the library with my good friend, Lily.
Lily is from America. She is now in our class. On Sundays I watch TV and help my mom at home.
(     )1. Liu Mei is from America.
(     )2. Liu Mei has English classes on Monday and Wednesday.
(     )3. Liu Mei goes to the library with her parents.
(     )4. Lily is an American girl.
(     )5. Liu Mei goes swimming on Sundays.

     Linda and Mary are good friends. Linda is an American girl. Mary _______ (is/are)from London.
They are in the same school. Linda's parents work in a school. They _______ (teach/teaches) English.
They ______ (likes / like) cooking and eating Chinese food. They can speak Chinese. Mary's  mother
is a salesperson. She _______ (sell /sells) beautiful blouses and dresses. Mary's father _______
(work /works) in a factory. He is a good worker.