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　　Air is all around us. It is around us as we walk and play. From the moment we are born, we are surrounded （围绕） by air. When we sit down, it is around us. When we go to bed, air is also around us. Where we are on the earth, we are surrounded by air, and we live in air.

　　All living things need air. Living things cannot live without air. We can go without food or water for a fewdays, but we cannot live for more than a few minutes without air. We breathe（呼吸）in air. When we are working or running, we need more air. So we breathe faster than usual. When we are asleep, we need less air.

1．From the text, we know that on the earth ________.

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A．there is air everywhere

B．some animals don't need air

C．plants need more air

D．sometimes people don't need air

2．The writer tells us that ________.

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A．there is less air on the earth than on the moon

B．the earth is covered by air

C．the earth is covered with water

D．there is no air on the moon

3．Which of the following is the first important thing for people's lives?

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4．Which of the following things needs air?

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5．A man needs more air when he________.

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Ivan Fletcher loves crazy invention. He writes a Weekly magazine column called "Unbelievable Inventions"

   "One of my favorite inventions is the Butter Stick. It looks like a Stick of glue ( 胶 ), but it's butter. You rub it on the bread instead of using a knife," he says. Another cool invention is Duster Slippers for pets. You put these special shoes on your dog or cat. As the animal runs around your house, it collects dust from the floor. Very useful!" A lot of these inventions come from Japan m the home of the crazy invention.

   Ivan says that the British also invent a lot of crazy things. "The other day I found an invention called a Cat Seat Saver," he says. "The Cat Seat Saver looks exactly like a sleeping cat but it isn't real. You put it on your scat if you have to go to the restroom. No one will sit on your seat because they think there's a sleeping cat on it. Pretty cool!"

  However, does anyone buy these things? Yes. Lucy Wade from the shopping website crazygadgcts.com says that their customers are young, professional people.

  "They buy these small things mostly for fun," she says. "They arc usually looking for a present for a friend's birthday or a silly gift for a colleague."

   If you have an idea for an amazing invention, send it to Lucy at lucyw@crazygadgets.

   Fish Radio

   This useful radio is completely waterproof, so you can listen to it in the shower. Simply stick it on the bathroom wall and sing along to your favorite songs as you shower!

   Watch Your Back Mirror

   Don't get caught surfing the Internet or sending e-mails to your friends. Attach (附上) this mirror to your computer screen and you'll be able to see when the boss is coming!

1. You put the Watch Your Back Mirror

      A. on your bathroom wall                 B. next to your boss

      C. on your desk                         D. on your computer screen

2. One of the inventions that Ivan Fletcher likes best is

      A. the Fish Radio                       B. the Butter Stick

      C. the Watch Your Back Mirror             D. the Cat Seat Saver

3. The Cat Seat Saver

      A. is a real cat                           B. is a pillow for cats

      C. looks like a real cat                    D. collects dust from the floor

4. You put the Duster Slippers

      A. on your pet’s feet                      B. on your feet

      C. on your pet’s head                     D. on the floor

5. Why is the Fish Radio useful?

      A. You can listen to it in the shower.      B. It is small enough to put in the bathroom.

      C. it is shaped like a fish.               D. It sings your favorite songs.