Sydney Tower
Address: 100 Market St, Sydney
Phone: 02 9333 9222
Fax: 02 9333 9203
Open time: 9:00 a.m. t0 10:30 p.m. (Saturdays to 11:30 pm)
Ticket:30 (for a child)
Website: www.sydneytower.com.au
How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street
How to book tickets: by phone/fax or through the web
Attractions: Sydney’s best views are just the beginning! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point
above Sydney for exciting 360° view of our beautiful city

1. 1.

   If you want to book a ticket to Sydney Tower, you can’t __________

   1. A.
      email sydneytower @ hotmail. com
   2. B.
      fax 02 9333 9203
   3. C.
      search www.sydneytower.com.au
   4. D.
      call 02 9333 9222
2. 2.

   Last Saturday, Johnson went to visit Sydney Tower. He had to get down the tower

   1. A.
      after 11:30 p.m
   2. B.
      before 11:30 p.m
   3. C.
      at 10:30 p.m
   4. D.
      by 10:30 p.m
3. 3.

   The passage above is probably

   1. A.
      a piece of news
   2. B.
      a conversation
   3. C.
      a story
   4. D.
      an advertisement

Books for Children

Fleabag and the Ring's End Beth Webb More stories of Fleabag, the talking   cat—star of this wonderful set of 3 books. Ages 8—13, 208 pages, paper-back 07459 44116, ￡3.99	The little White House Elizabeth Goudge A fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie   Medal. Ages 8—12, 240 pages, paper-back 07459 45783, ￡4.99
My Very First Christmas Book Lois Rock and Alec Ayliffe A big, bright book, which presents the   story simply, and delightfully for very young children. Ages 0—3, 12 pages, 200mm x 200mm, board 07459 40560, ￡4.99	First Festival: Christmas Lois Rock An all-in-one book to help grown-ups and   children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities   and customs. Ages 5—8, 48 pages, 290mmx250mm, hardback 07459 39074, ￡8.99
Star of Wonder Pat Alexander A wonderful collection of Christmas   stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy. Ages 7—12, 224 pages, paperback 07459 39323, ￡4.99	The Not-So-Wise Man Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland We all know about the 3 Wise Men who   traveled to Bethlehem（伯利恒）and discovered the baby Jesus Christ. This is the tale of another   one, who always missed the point. Ages 5—9, 32 pages, 270mm×210mm,   hardback. 07459 38922, ￡8.99

1. 1.

   If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you   prefer？

   1. A.
      Star of Wonder
   2. B.
      The Not-So-Wise Man
   3. C.
      First Festival: Christmas
   4. D.
      My Very First Christmas Book
2. 2.

   Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child?

   1. A.
      07459 40560
   2. B.
      07459 38922
   3. C.
      07459 45783
   4. D.
      07459 44116
3. 3.

   If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice?

   1. A.
      Pat Alexander
   2. B.
      Beth Webb
   3. C.
      Lois Rock
   4. D.
      Elizabeth Goudge

You have heard of Webster Toys. Webster has made good, safe, interesting toys for more than 100 years. Now we sell them, and children play with them, in countries from New Zealand to Norway, and from Japan to Brazil. We are looking for someone to sell our toys in the Far East. He will be between thirty and forty. He will already have some years of selling in world markets behind him. He will speak good English, and at least one other language of the Far East.
The person we are looking for will live in Singapore, and work in our office there,  but he will travel for up to six months in any one year. He will know the Far East quite well already. He will know how to sell in old markets and where to find new ones. He will understand money and make more than ever before, for himself, and for Webster Toys.
Webster wants someone who can stand on his own feet. If you think you are the person we are looking for, write to Mr J. Sloman at our head office in London

1. 1.

   The head office of the Webster company is in________

   1. A.
      Australia
   2. B.
      New Zealand
   3. C.
      Germany
   4. D.
      England
2. 2.

   Children play with Webster toys_______

   1. A.
      in many countries of the world
   2. B.
      in 8 counties around the world
   3. C.
      mostly in 4 countries of the world
   4. D.
      only in some eastern countries
3. 3.

   “He will already have some years of selling in world markets behind him” means he has_______

   1. A.
      sold things for the Webster for some years
   2. B.
      already sold toys to some markets in the world
   3. C.
      already sold things in different parts of the world
   4. D.
      sold a large number of Webster toys to the world
4. 4.

   Which person could be the right one for the Webster?

   1. A.
      He is 35,speaks good English and a Far Eastern language, can travel for up to six months in a year and knows how to make more money
   2. B.
      He is 28,speaks good English and some other foreign languages, enjoys traveling and making more money for the Webster Toys
   3. C.
      He is 40, speaks good English and any other Far Eastern languages, knows Far East well and how to make more money for himself
   4. D.
      He has lived in Singapore for years, speaks Chinese well and a little English, knows how to open new markets

Once Effendi had a joke with the Prime Minister (宰相). He said that the Minister would die the next day. The next day, the Minister fell to the ground from the horse and really died. When the king learned this, he got angry and sent his men to catch Effendi at once.
When Effendi was brought to him, the king shouted angrily, “Effendi, since (既然)you knew when my Minister would die, you must know the date of your own death. Say it out, or you’ll die today.”
Effendi looked at the king for a while. Then he answered, “But how can I know? I’ll die two days earlier than you.” The king was afraid that if he killed Effendi, he himself would die after that. He thought he must keep Effendi alive (活着) as long as possible, so he let Effendi go

1. 1.

   This story tells us ________

   1. A.
      how Effendi fooled (愚弄) the king
   2. B.
      when the king would die
   3. C.
      why the Minister died
   4. D.
      Effendi knew the dates of everyone’s death
2. 2.

   The Prime Minister died because ________

   1. A.
      Effendi killed him
   2. B.
      Effendi said he would die
   3. C.
      He was badly ill
   4. D.
      He fell off the horse
3. 3.

   Why did the king ask Effendi to tell him the date of Effendi’s own death?

   1. A.
      Because the king wanted to know when he himself would die
   2. B.
      Because the wanted to find an excuse to kill Effendi
   3. C.
      Because he himself had known the date of Effendi’s death
   4. D.
      Because he wanted to know when Effendi would die
4. 4.

   The king let Effendi go because ________

   1. A.
      he hoped to live a long life
   2. B.
      he was afraid of Effendi
   3. C.
      he didn’t believe (相信) Effendi’s word
   4. D.
      He knew he would die two days later
5. 5.

   Which of the following is not true?

   1. A.
      Effendi played a joke on the Minister
   2. B.
      Effendi didn’t know when the king would die
   3. C.
      The king was afraid of death
   4. D.
      If the king killed Effendi, he himself would die two days later

Some interesting animals	Food
People in India think the cow （奶牛）is the mother of the earth. It   gives so much but asks nothing in return. So in many Indian cities, people   don’t eat or sell beef. Cows in India can walk free（免费） with the cars.	Grass
The   zebra斑马belongs to属于 the   horse family. They live in southern and central Africa. Zebras have excellent   hearing and eyesight and are capable of running at speeds 速度of up to 40 miles per hour.	Grass
The kangaroo is the symbol of Australia. They can’t walk. They use their strong back legs to jump. They can jump over 56   kilometres each hour. They can go over nine metres in one jump!	Gum trees
The polar bear lives in the snow and ice.   It is 3 metres long and it weighs重 450 kilos. It can stand up on its back legs because it has very   wide feet. It can use its front legs like arms. It can swim well.	Sea animals

1. 1.

   _________ is a member of the horse family

   1. A.
      The cow
   2. B.
      The zebra
   3. C.
      The kangaroo
   4. D.
      The polar bear
2. 2.

   The kangaroo can’t walk with its legs, but can________

   1. A.
      fly
   2. B.
      swim
   3. C.
      jump
   4. D.
      run
3. 3.

   If you walk in the street, you can meet a cow in________

   1. A.
      China
   2. B.
      Australia
   3. C.
      Africa
   4. D.
      India
4. 4.

   The polar bear lives on _______

   1. A.
      sea animals
   2. B.
      grass
   3. C.
      beef
   4. D.
      gum trees
5. 5.

   “In return” in the sentence “It gives so much but asks nothing in return” means ______in Chinese

   1. A.
      归还
   2. B.
      回报
   3. C.
      轮流
   4. D.
      要求

Going to a friend’s house is very exciting. You may spend time with a friend and get to see where he lives. So remember to be polite.
When to arrive?
The first thing to remember is that when a friend invites you over, you need to arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come around 3.00 p.m., that means you can turn up a little late after 3.00 p.m. But usually it is a good thing to arrive at the right time.
             ?
Often it is also nice to bring something to your friend’s house. This could be a box of chocolates for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers. A little gift is a nice way to show your friend that you are excited to be at his house.
How to greet?
When you visit your friend’s house, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are and they may tell you their names. As a child, I went to visit my friend Paul. I called his parents by their first names John and Mary. But now I know it is more polite to call them Mr or Mrs Smith. This will show them more respect (尊重) and then they may tell you to call them by their first names. Another way to show respect is to call them Madam or Sir.
It is a cool thing to visit a friend’s house. Be polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, and they will invite you again

1. 1.

   If your friend asks you to get to his house around 4.30 p.m., it is polite to arrive at ______

   1. A.
      4.00 p.m
   2. B.
      4.35 p.m
   3. C.
      5.30 p.m
   4. D.
      6.00 p.m
2. 2.

   Which of the following can we choose for the blank (空白) in the passage?

   1. A.
      What to watch
   2. B.
      What to eat
   3. C.
      What to bring
   4. D.
      What to wear
3. 3.

   The passage mainly tells us _______

   1. A.
      when to arrive at your friend’s house
   2. B.
      how to greet your friend’s parents
   3. C.
      what to bring to your friend
   4. D.
      how to be a good visitor
4. 4.

   The passage may be from _______

   1. A.
      an article in a magazine
   2. B.
      a letter from a child to parents
   3. C.
      a TV advertisement
   4. D.
      a TV news report

Many parents today worry about their children's diets. Then what is a healthy diet for children? Miss Jones from Happy Children Hospital gives the following advice:
◆ Children shouldn't eat food with too much salt, because it can cause high blood pressure(高血压).
◆ Children should eat food with less fat, oil and sugar. They should not eat too much junk food.
◆ Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins. Children need to eat fruit and vegetables often.
◆ Water is important to everyone. Children need to drink enough water every day.
◆ Children need to eat breakfast every day. It is good for their bodies and minds

1. 1.

   Miss Jones is possible a _______________

   1. A.
      teacher
   2. B.
      doctor
   3. C.
      shop assistant
   4. D.
      a waitress
2. 2.

   What does the underlined word " junk food " mean in Chinese?

   1. A.
      绿色食品
   2. B.
      垃圾食品
   3. C.
      天然食品
   4. D.
      营养食品
3. 3.

   According to Miss Jones, children should drink__________ every day

   1. A.
      enough juice
   2. B.
      enough water
   3. C.
      enough coffee
   4. D.
      enough milk
4. 4.

   Which kind of food is rich in vitamins?

   1. A.
      water
   2. B.
      junk food
   3. C.
      sugar
   4. D.
      fruit and vegetables
5. 5.

   What is the best title of the passage?

   1. A.
      Bad Habits
   2. B.
      Junk Food
   3. C.
      Advice on a Healthy Diet
   4. D.
      An Unhealthy Lifestyle

Childhood is a time of fun and games. Many people still remember when they were young, they often played games like hide-and-seek and chess. Playing teaches children how to get with others, and it also helps to exercise the mind and body. However, children today spend most of their time in front of the computer, playing video games.
A recent survey found that in the US. Children between 8 and 12 spend at least 13 hours a week playing video games or "gaming". Boys of this age spend even more time, almost 16 hours a week. Although some people will say that gaming is helpful, it brings many problems as well.
One big problem is that kids who spend most of their time on games might have difficulty communicating with real people. They might have trouble sharing and resolving (解决) problems because they do not practice these skills when sitting alone at a computer.
Another problem is about health. Game players usually sit for hours without doing any exercise. And they might not eat healthily. As a result, they might be out of shape.
Next, game players might have trouble with their lessons. Many of them spend more time playing games than working on their homework. In the end, they fail in the exams.   
Finally, it is always possible that the gamers become addicted. Some people play four or five hours a day or even all day. This happened to a 28 - year - old Korean man. He spent about 50 hours playing an online game without sleeping or eating well. He died while gaming!
This is one example of the dangers of video gaming. It tells us that video gaming, like everything else, should not be done too much. A few hours a week should not hurt, but several hours a day just might be dangerous to your health

1. 1.

   Children of 8 to 12 in the US spend at least _________ hours a week playing video games

   1. A.
      13
   2. B.
      16
   3. C.
      28
   4. D.
      50
2. 2.

   How many problems about playing video games are mentioned in the passage？

   1. A.
      Two
   2. B.
      Three
   3. C.
      Four
   4. D.
      Five
3. 3.

   If game players spend lots of time playing games without doing their homework, they might __________

   1. A.
      become ill
   2. B.
      lose their friends
   3. C.
      die at once
   4. D.
      get lower grades at school
4. 4.

   What does the underlined word “addicted” mean in Chinese?

   1. A.
      悲伤
   2. B.
      无聊
   3. C.
      成瘾
   4. D.
      沮丧
5. 5.

   What does the writer want to tell us by writing this passage?

   1. A.
      Video gaming has quite a lot of advantages
   2. B.
      Video gaming might be a dangerous thing
   3. C.
      Childhood is a time of fun and games
   4. D.
      Children should learn how to get along with others

What problems do the teenagers probably have? Here is a survey showing their main problems.

Problems	Causes	Advice
Feeling Stressed	Too much homework. Not having enough time for their hobbies.	Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax as possible   as you can.
Getting short-sighted（近视）	Too much homework. Bad reading and writing habits.	Do homework or reading in a correct way.
Fights	Not knowing how to get on well with classmates.	Make more friends and understand each other. Share your problems   with them.
Feeling tired of study	Computer games’ bad influence.	Don’t be crazy about computer games. Play them just for a short   time when you are tired.
Getting fat	Having more pocket money to buy snacks; Dislike doing exercise.	Use your pocket money to do something meaningful. Spend some time   doing exercise every day.

1. 1.

   How many main problems are there in the survey?

   1. A.
      Four
   2. B.
      Seven
   3. C.
      Six
   4. D.
      Five
2. 2.

   What problems are caused by too much homework?

   1. A.
      Feeling stressed and getting short-sighted
   2. B.
      Feeling stressed and fighting with classmates
   3. C.
      Feeling tired of study and getting fat
   4. D.
      Getting short-sighted and feeling tired of study
3. 3.

   ________ is a good way for the teenagers to stop fights

   1. A.
      Doing less homework
   2. B.
      Paying no attention to each other
   3. C.
      Learning how to make friends
   4. D.
      Playing computer games

1. 1.

   The camp is for the children who________

   1. A.
      are good at soccer
   2. B.
      are 15~17 years old
   3. C.
      come form King's School
   4. D.
      want to relax in camp
2. 2.

   The camp will start on _________

   1. A.
      July 15
   2. B.
      July 19
   3. C.
      Sunday
   4. D.
      Friday
3. 3.

   If you want to join the camp, you should pay______for it

   1. A.
      $ 5
   2. B.
      $6
   3. C.
      $7
   4. D.
      $ 10
4. 4.

   Students in the camp can learn all the skills EXCPT_________

   1. A.
      carrying the football
   2. B.
      kicking a goal
   3. C.
      passing the football
   4. D.
      making game rules
5. 5.

   Which of the following seems to be the most attractive(吸引)to children?

   1. A.
      The camp lasts for 5 days
   2. B.
      The camp doesn't cost much
   3. C.
      The camp is organized by King's School
   4. D.
      The coaches will be national soccer players