1. How long has the writer lived in the countryside?

A. For more than 20 years.
B. For about 10 years.
C. For less than 20 years.

2. Where were the sparrows singing?

A. They were in the bedroom.
B. They were near the window.
C. They were in their home.

3. What were the swallows busy doing in the morning?

A. They were busy looking for food.
B. They were busy jumping and flying.
C. They were busy singing.

4. Can the writer see the sparrows now?

A. Yes, he can see them as usual.
B. Yes, and there are more than before.
C. No, he can't.

5. Why do the birds leave this place?

A. Because the countryside is becoming better.
B. Because they can't find food easily and people often kill them.
C. Because they can't give people more food.

     In Amsterdam, the capital of Holland, there is a unique Children Restaurant. It is run wholly by the
children. From the manager to the cooks, cashiers, waiters or waitresses and other staff members are
all children form 6 to 12 years old. They themselves do all the necessary work such as cooking and
cleaning. These children are selected in Amsterdam. After training, they may serve in the Restaurant for
four weeks. All of them are willing to work there and they are very proud of the work.
     This Restaurant was founded in 1983 by a woman cook, who wanted to give the children chances to
learn to be useful to the society. And now she is the only adult there, but her job is just to take care of
the children.
     The Restaurant is welcomed almost by everyone. Since there are only 20 seats in the restaurant, it is
always very crowded.
     So you should make a reservation months in advance. The cost of a meal differs according to the
customers. Usually US $ 4 for each adult, but much cheaper for the children. And its business hours are
only on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
1. The children in this restaurant __________.
A. can earn only four dollars a day      
B. are fond of working there
C. will have to work there for over a month
D. do all the work except cooking
2. The word "cashier" in the first passage perhaps means __________.
A. a person who cooks food    
B. a person who does cleaning
C. a person who receives and pays out money in a restaurant etc.
D. a person who serves food to customers
3. Which can be TRUE according to this passage ?
A. All the children in the restaurant form Amsterdam      
B. If you don't order a meal a month ahead of time, you will get no food in the city.
C. Everybody likes the Restaurant , so it is often filled with customers.
D. In Amsterdam, any child between 6 and 12 can work in this Restaurant if he likes
4. Which is NOT true according to the writer?
A. This Restaurant has a history of about 20 years.     
B. For the same meal a child will pay less while an adults pay more.
C. The woman who set up this Restaurant used to be a cook.
D. There are more than a score of seats.
5. The Children Restaurant was managed by __________.
A. the government of Amsterdam
B. a woman cook     
C. the children themselves
D. one of the children's parents