Last summer, Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to building in Chicago. Maria really liked some things about the city, but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.

One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs. Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil. Maria wondered how Mrs. Garcia was able to garden in the city. “My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables, and I know she misses her garden now that we don't have a yard,” said Maria. Mrs. Garcia laughed. “I’ll show you,” she said. Maria thought that Mrs. Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof (屋顶). When the door opened, Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof. “What a wonderful garden! “said Maria.

Mrs. Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space. Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden. The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.

“I plant flowers in my own place,” Mrs. Garcia said, but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here. Some people grow vegetables just like your mom. You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside. You just have to be creative ! "

1.Why was Maria surprised when Mrs. Garcia took her to the roof and opened the door ?

A. Because she enjoyed beautiful roof with nothing on it.

B. Because she saw rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.

C. Because she looked around the countryside.

D. Because she breathed fresh air in the sky and felt relaxed.

2.Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the community garden?

A. It used the empty space well. B. It helped keep the air clean

C. It helped keep the building cooler. D. It made the building stronger

3.After Maria visited the garden, she would most probably ask her mom to_______.

A. go back to the countryside B. pick flowers from the garden

C. grow vegetables on the roof D. show her around the park

4.What is the best title for this passage?

A. A Creative Lady B. A Rooftop Garden

C. An Empty Roof D. A Special Building

Do you like drinking coffee? Nowadays, coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Do you know how coffee is enjoyed around the world? Here is some information about it.

America:

Americans like drinking coffee. In America, millions of cups of coffee are drunk every year. They usually have coffee in the morning and after dinner in the evening.

Japan:

Convenience is the most important in the fast-paced culture of Japan. For most Japanese people, the easiest way to enjoy a cup of coffee there is from a vending machine, which can sell things by putting coins in it. When people buy coffee, they put the coins in the vending machine and choose to add milk or sugar.

Brazil:

Brazil produces almost 40 percent of the world’s coffee, so it’s no surprise that Brazilians love drinking coffee. In fact, coffee drinking is so popular there that it’s even served to school kids aged five and above.

Italy:

In Italy, people like to make a cup of cappuccino in the morning or a cup of espresso in the afternoon. Italy is the birthplace of espresso. A shot of espresso is one of the most popular drinks there. So when you visit Italy, don’t forget to try some.

阅读短文,判断下列句子是否符合短文内容,符合的用“A”表示,不符合的用“B”表示。

1.Americans usually drink coffee three times a day.

2.We may find a lot of vending machines in Japan.

3.Brazilians like drinking coffee, though they don’t grow coffee at all.

4.Coffee is served to school kids in Japan and Brazil.

5.Espresso is first-produced in Italy and is very popular there.

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