December 21st is Becky's birthday.When she gets home after school, she sees her parents sitting at the table.On the table there is a birthday cake with fourteen candles.They say to her, “Happy birthday, dear! We have a present for you, Becky.Go and look for it in your bedroom.”
Becky runs quickly to her room.On her bed she sees a red box.She thinks that her present must be in the box.She opens it.There is nothing but a card in it.The girl takes it out and reads, “Dear Becky, I'm your present.My first three letters are the same as in the word ‘come'.My last two letters are the same as in the word ‘water'.My middle three letters are in the word ‘put'.What am I?”
Becky thinks hard and soon smiles.Then she goes to the living room and shouts, “Aha, I know what present it is.Thank you very much, Mum and Dad!But where is it?” Her mother answers, “Look at the back of the card.” Becky turns it over and reads, “Come and look for me in the study.”
Becky hurries to the study.There on the desk she finds her present.What is it? Do you know?
(1)
How old is Becky? ________.
[ ]
A.
She is eleven years old
B.
She is fourteen years old
C.
She is twelve years old
D.
She is thirteen years old
(2)
Is Becky a student? ________.
[ ]
A.
Yes, she is
B.
No, she isn't
C.
Yes, she isn't
D.
No, she is
(3)
What's the meaning of the word “study” in the third paragraph?________.
[ ]
A.
书房
B.
学习
C.
研究
D.
起居室
(4)
What's the present given by her parents? ________.
Suppose you work in a big company and find English very important for your job. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers.You may find the information you need.
Global English Center
◆General English in all four skills:listening, speaking, reading and writing
Write or phone:Modern Language School, 675Park Road, 100056 Tel:67353019
The 21st Century English Training Center
◆We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
◆We also have a six-week TOEFL(托福)preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
◆Entrance exams:June 1and Dec.1
◆Only 15-minute walk from city center
Call 67801642 for more information.
The International House of English
◆Three /Six-month English courses for students at very low cost:60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient(方便的)class hours:9∶00-12∶00 a.m.and 2∶00-5∶00 p.m.
◆A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills(same cost as day classes).
◆Best foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second foreign language.
◆Free sightseeing and social activities(活动).
◆Very close to the Central Park.
For further information call 67432308.
(1)
You work from 9∶00 a.m.to 4∶30 p.m.every day.You should choose ________.
[ ]
A.
Global English Center and the International House.
B.
Global English Center and Modern Language School.
C.
Modern Language School and the 21st Century.
D.
The 21st Century and the International House.
(2)
The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that ________.
[ ]
A.
its teaching quality is better
B.
it is nearest to the city center
C.
its courses are more advanced
D.
it requires an entrance examination
(3)
If you take the evening program at the International House, you will pay about ________.
[ ]
A.
60 yuan
B.
240 yuan
C.
720 yuan
D.
1,000 yuan
(4)
You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it ________.
[ ]
A.
offers free sightseeing and social activities
B.
has a special course in spoken English
C.
costs less than the other schools
D.
has foreign English teachers
阅读理解
Look at the instructions on the bottle of the medicine and then choose the right answers.
John is twelve years old.He had a bad cold and coughed day and night.He went to see a doctor.The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
Cough Medicine
Shake(摇动)it well before use.
Take it three times each day before meals.
Dose(药量):
Age:over 14 2 teaspoonfuls(勺)
8-13 1 teaspoonful
4-7 1/2 teaspoonful
Not right for children below the age of three.Put it in a cold place.Use it before December 1st 2002.
(1)
John should take ________ a day.
[ ]
A.
2 teaspoonfuls
B.
3 teaspoonfuls
C.
4 teaspoonfuls
D.
1 teaspoonful
(2)
The medicine should be kept in ________.
[ ]
A.
a fridge
B.
hot water
C.
any place
D.
the sun
(3)
John should ________ before he takes it.
[ ]
A.
shake the medicine well
B.
eat nothing
C.
do some exercise
D.
drink a cup of tea
(4)
When people are ________ years old, they cannot take this medicine.
[ ]
A.
eighty
B.
thirty
C.
two
D.
twelve
(5)
John will ________ the medicine when it is left after Dec.1st, 2002.
[ ]
A.
throw away
B.
stop to take
C.
take once
D.
take six times more
阅读理解
根据表格内容,选择最佳答案.
(1)
People can enjoy music at Young Scene Concert from ________.
[ ]
A.
1-20 Mar
B.
15-20 Nov
C.
26 Nov-7 Dec
D.
1 Mar-20 Nov
(2)
You can e-mail ________ if you want to see Documentary Film.
[ ]
A.
info@mtccc.com
B.
askus@oneofakindshow.com
C.
info@paris-touristoffice.com
D.
info@quasimodo.de
(3)
You can buy ________ at the Craft Show.
[ ]
A.
glass, ironwork and clothing
B.
different kinds of flowers
C.
classic music CDs
D.
some books about film
(4)
If two adults and two boys of 9 want to see Flower Show and Craft Show, it will cost them ________.
[ ]
A.
$40
B.
$56
C.
$76
D.
$112
(5)
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
[ ]
A.
Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Quasimodo music hall.
B.
Cinemas, schools and libraries across France take part in Documentary Film Month.
C.
People can enjoy the Craft Show from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday.
D.
Toronto Garden and Flower Show is the world's largest garden show.