Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed. Paper provided an important way to communicate with knowledge.

Paper was first made in China about 2,000 years ago. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. Paper was not made in Southern Europe until about the year 1100. After that, the forestry countries of Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the United States became the most important in paper-making. Today Finland makes the best paper in the world. And it has the biggest paper industry in the world.

When we think of paper, we think of newspapers, books, letters, envelops, and writing paper. So paper plays an important role in our lives.

Paper is very good for keeping you warm. Houses are often insulated(隔热)with paper. You perhaps have seen homeless men sleep on a large number of newspapers. They are insulating themselves from the cold. In Finland, in winter it is sometimes 40 degrees below zero. The farmers wear paper boots in the snow. Nothing could be warmer.

1.What did the invention of paper mean?

A. It meant more people could be educated.

B. It meant more books could be printed.

C. It meant paper is one of the most important products.

D. It meant paper was invented by man.

2.When was paper made in Southern Europe?

A. Before 1100 B. After 1400 C. After 1100 D. Before 1400

3.Which country makes the best paper?

A. Norway B. Canada C. The United States D. Finland

4.What’s the meaning of the sentence “Nothing could be warmer.”?

A. Books are warmer. B. Newspapers are warmer.

C. Paper is the warmest. D. Houses are the warmest.

5.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. The invention of paper B. The best paper

C. The paper making D. The uses of paper

Part-time waiter

Busy café needs honest and reliable waiter for weekends. Must enjoy working with a team and dealing with customers. Call Serge at 95562476 after 6 pm.

Delivery(投递,传送)person

Young, fit person required to deliver heavy boxes of books. Must have a driver’s license and be able to carry heavy boxes. We are looking for a trust worthy person for this position. Call Gary at 0556-805987 any time.

Nanny wanted

Kind, hard-working nanny wanted to look after three friendly children. Must be experienced and have childcare qualifications(资格). Please call Tess at 98674451 between 10 am and 3 pm.

Alice, Sonia and Bobby are looking at the employment section in their local newspaper. They are looking at advertisements for different types of jobs.

“Why don’t you apply(申请)for the job as a waiter, Bobby?” said Alice.

“Do you think I will have a chance?” Bobby replied.

“Of course you will,” said Alice. “You’re certainly honest and reliable(可靠的). Everyone trusts you, and you’re never late.”

“I think Sonia should apply for the job as a nanny,” Bobby said.

“Yes, Sonia,” Alice said. “You always work so hard and you love children. You would be perfect!”

“I’d love to do it,” Sonia said, “but the advertisement says they want someone who is experienced. I don’t have any experience or qualifications. But what about you, Alice?

“Yes, Alice,” Bobby said. “Which job would you like”?

“I think I should become a career advisor!” said Alice.

1.What does the underlined word “nanny” mean?

A. 保姆 B. 清洁工 C. 佣人

2.The friends are looking at the employment section in the newspaper for _______.

A. money B. chances C. jobs

3.Who is supposed to be a good waiter?

A. Alice B. Sonia C. Bobby

4.If Bobby wanted the jobs at the café he could call Serge __________.

A. anytime B. after 6 pm C. before 10 am

5.Alice was the most active of the three in ________.

A. giving suggestions B. applying for jobs C. reading newspapers

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