Jim is ten years old. One day, his friend Tom says to him, "I am going to have a birthday party on
Saturday. Jim, can you come to my party?" "I'll be glad to," answers Jim. 　　
     Before Jim goes to the party on Saturday afternoon, his mother says to him, "Now, Jim, don't forget
to be polite. Don't ask for food until someone gives it to you." 　　
     "All right, Mum," Jim answers, and he goes to Tom's house on his new bike. Then Tom's mother
gives them some food. But she forgets to give Jim any. He waits politely for ten minutes and then he
holds his plate up in the air and says loudly, "Does anyone want a nice and clean plate?"

1. Who has a birthday party on Saturday?
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2.  What does Jim's mother tell him?
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3.  How does Jim go to Tom's home?
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4.  Why does Jim hold up his plate?
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     Jim is ten years old. One day, his friend Tom says to him, "I'm going to have a birthday party on Saturday.
Jim, can you come to my party?" "I'll be glad to," answers Jim.
     Before Jim goes to the party on Saturday afternoon, his mother says to him," Now, Jim, don't forget to be
polite (有礼貌的). Don't ask for food until someone gives it to you."
     "All right, Mum," Jim answers, and he goes to Tom's house on his new bike. Then Tom's mother gives
them some food. But she forgets (忘记) to give Jim any. He waits (等候) politely (有礼貌地) for ten minutes
and then he holds (举起) his plate (盘子) up in the air and says loudly (大声)," Does anyone want a nice and
clean (干净的) plate?"

1. Who has a birthday party on Saturday?
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2. What does Jim's mother tell him?
    ______________________________________
3. How does Jim go to Tom's house?
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4. Why does Jim hold up his plate? 
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Dear Wang Yao,
　　Hi! I'm Jim. Nice to meet you. It's very exciting to have a Chinese friend!
In America, school starts at eight-thirty, so I usually get up around seven o'clock.
What time does school start in China? I have breakfast at seven thirty, but before
that I take a shower. My favorite subject is history, because I think it's interesting
and I really like my teacher, Mr. Hall. What' s your favorite subject?
　　My last class is at four o'clock, and after school I like to play basketball.
Can you play basketball? I can also play the guitar, but I can't play it very well.
What are your hobbies?
　　Today I want to go to a movie. Do you like movies? My favorite movies are
action movies and thrillers. I don't like documentaries because I think they're
boring．
　　Please write and tell me about your life in China．
                                                                          Best wishes,
                                                                          Jim

1. What time does school start in America?
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2. What does Jim do before he has breakfast?
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3. Why does Jim like history?    
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4. What are Jim’s hobbies?
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5. What are Jim’s favorite movies?  
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     Jim Green has been in China for more than two years. He has been to many interesting places in
Beijing, but he has not yet been to many other parts of China. Last week he went to Mount Emei in
Sichuan Province with his family.
     Many people like to travel by air, but Jim's family think that travelling by train is the best. It is much
cheaper and far more enjoyable than a rushed trip by air.
     Early one moming, they took a taxi to Beijing West Railway Station. The station was very lively.
There were bookshops,food shops and stores selling all kinds of things. Mrs Green bought some fruit,
food and bottles of water to take on the train. She said that it was better toget some food before they
got on the train because food on the train was usually too expensive.
     The train was quite comfortable,and there weren't too many people in their sleeping car. The Greens
could stand up and walk around. It was a long journey, but none of them felt tired. They kept watching
the beautiful scenery out of the window. They walked, laughed and played cards. The conductor kept
coming to offer them hot water and selling them magazines. People nearby talked with each other. A
young man practiced speaking English with Mr Green. Jim thought the train was like a big moving party.
He went to sleep quite late. He listened to the click of the rails and then fell fast asleep.
     When Jim woke up the next morning, the train was already near Chengdu. His train ride seemed really
short, but his memory of the pleasant trip would last long.
1. How long has Jim been in China?
                                                                               
2. Where did Jim go to travel with his family?
                                                                               
3. Why does Jim's family like to travel by train?
                                                                               
4. What did Mrs Green buy before getting on the train?
                                                                               
5. Did the Greens feel tired on the train? Why or why not?