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    What are some of the steps a person can take to prevent his house　　 from being burglarized (盗窃) while he is away? One step is to make　　 sure that the house has a lived-in lock. Living-room curtains should　　 be pulled down only half way. Bedrooms that usually have the curtains　　 pulled down at night should be left down. Another is to make sure that　　 outside locks are the dead-bolt type (双保险). Still another is　　 to leave several 100w lights burning and make sure that one is in the　　 kitchen. Lights that turn on and off by themselves are the best. Then,　　 too, it is a good idea to leave the radio turned on and set to a　　 talking station. Any type of speaking makes a burglar (a thief) think　　 twice before trying to enter. Finally, while away on vacation, make　　 sure that nothing collects in the front or in back of the house.　　 Particularly, make certain that the newspaper is stopped and that a　　 trusted neighbor has been asked to pick up the mail (邮件). Burglars　　 are especially quick to notice piled-up newspapers and overfilled mail　　 boxes.

(1) Why did the writer begin this piece with a question? _______. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   ［　　］ 　　　　 A. To have the reader guess the answer before reading 　　　　 B. To introduce the topic of the piece 　　　　 C. To catch the reader's attention 　　　　 D. Both B and C are correct 　　  

(2) What is the meaning of "lived-in" in this piece? _______. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   ［　　］ 　　　　 A. worn out　　  B. lively and cheerful 　　　　 C. left empty　　D. now being used by people 　　  

(3) Which of the following does the writer advise people to do?  　　　　 ________.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 ［　　］ 　　　　 A. Pull the living-room curtains all the way at night 　　　　 B. Leave a guard dog tied up on watch 　　　　 C. Ask a neighbor to pick up the daily mail 　　　　 D. Make sure the newspaper is handed over every day 　　  

(4) The most important room to leave a light burning in is the  　　　　 _______.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  ［　　］ 　　　　 A. bedroom　　B. study　　C. living-room　　D. kitchen 　　  

(5) Why is it a good idea to leave the radio turned on and set to 　　　　 a talking station? _______.　　　　　　　　　　   ［　　］ 　　　　 A. so one won't feel lonely or afraid 　　　　 B. So a burglar cannot be sure whether or not there is some  　　　　　　one in the house 　　　　 
　　　　 C. To keep well-informed about the presence of 
　　　　　　 thieves in the neighborhood 　　　　 
　　　　 D. Because music stations are too loud

Hundreds of years ago, a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots, a brave people, love their country. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland. But there were too many of the Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.
　　One night, the leader of the Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. “We will rest here tonight, my men,” he said, “Tomorrow we will fight one more battle①. We must win, or we will die.”
　　They were all very tired. So they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty, but they were very tired, too, and one by one, they fell asleep.
　　The Romans were not asleep. Quickly they gathered at the foot of the hill. Slowly they went up the hill. Closer they came to the sleeping Scots. They were almost at the top. A few minutes more the war would be over. Suddenly, one of them put his foot on a thistle (蓟). He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a minute they were on their feet and ready for a battle. The fighting was hard, but it did not last long. The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved Scotland②.
　　The thistle is not a beautiful plant. It has sharp needles all over it. Few people liked it. But the people of Scotland liked it so much that they made it their national flower.
　【小题1】 Hundreds of years ago, the Romans ____ .

Hundreds of years ago, a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots, a brave people, love their country. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland. But there were too many of the Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.
　　One night, the leader of the Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. “We will rest here tonight, my men,” he said, “Tomorrow we will fight one more battle. We must win, or we will die.”
　　They were all very tired. So they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty, but they were very tired, too, and one by one, they fell asleep.
　　The Romans were not asleep. Quickly they gathered at the foot of the hill. Slowly they went up the hill. Closer they came to the sleeping Scots. They were almost at the top. A few minutes more the war would be over. Suddenly, one of them put his foot on a thistle (蓟). He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a minute they were on their feet and ready for a battle. The fighting was hard, but it did not last long. The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved Scotland.
　　The thistle is not a beautiful plant. It has sharp needles all over it. Few people liked it. But the people of Scotland liked it so much that they made it their national flower.
【小题1】Hundreds of years ago, the Romans ____ .

A fish needs water and without water it will die. _______.

　 A. so does a man 　     B. so will a man

　 C. so it is with a man 　 D. so is it with a man

A fish needs water and without water it will die. _______.

　 A. so does a man 　    B. so will a man

　 C. so it is with a man 　 D. so is it with a man