London used to be “foggy”（ 有雾的） for the same reason that cities like Beijing or Chongqing are “foggy” today. The “fog” was in fact smog（烟雾）, a mixture of smoke and fog．In other words, it was made by air pollution. In London, some of this pollution came from factories, but much of it came from the coal(煤)that people burnt in their houses to keep warm during the winter. By the 1950s, London’s smog problem had become so bad that the government decided to do something to clean the air. A new law was made and nobody could burn coal in any British city. Within a few years, the air became much cleaner. There were no more “pea-soupers”.

Many Chinese cities now face the same sort of problem with air pollution that London faced 40 or 50 years ago. However, this problem is more difficult for Chinese cities to solve. One reason is that more of the pollution comes from the factories, rather than from coal burnt in people’s houses. If these factories were closed, this would harm the economy and lots of people would lose their jobs. Another reason is that changing from coal to cleaner fuel(燃料), like gas, is quite expensive.

However, the air in many Chinese cities is becoming cleaner and cleaner, as the government and people pay more and more attention to cutting down pollution. As a result, there are fewer “pea-soupers” in Beijing than there used to be.

1. What was the main reason for air pollution in London? 

A. There was too much smoke in the sky．   

B. There were too many factories in the city．

C. People burnt too much coal in the houses．   

2. How did the air in London become much cleaner?

A. There was not so much fog in the winter later．

B. A law was made to keep people from burning coal in their houses．

C. Many factories in the city were closed．

3. What does the underlined work “pea-soupers” refer to?

A. Smog.                 B. Smoke.        C. Gas.         

4. The problem of air pollution is more difficult for Chinese cities to solve because of _____reasons

A. one                        B. two              C. three     

5. Which sentence is Not true?

A. Using coal is much more expensive than using gas.

B. Factories made much more pollution in China.

C. The reasons of air pollution in London and Beijing are different.

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No Car Day was first started by 34 cities in France on September 22, 1998. It was started to protect the environment. By now, more than 1,000 cities around the world have had a No Car Day.

The first No Car Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001. Other cities, including Taipai, Shanghai and Wuhan, also support the day.

In Beijing, more and more people are joining the campaign（运动）. It asks drivers to leave their cars at home for one day each month and walk or ride a bike to work. It also calls on Beijingers not to use cars on June 5 (World Environment Day). The slogan for the day is, “If we drive for one less day, we can have one more nice day.”

So far, more than 200,000 drivers have shown their support. “We can’t control the weather, but we can choose not to drive,” said Wu Zonghua, a car club chairman. Beijing is trying to have 238 blue sky days this year. In the first quarter of 2012, Beijing only had 52 blue sky days. This was 11 days less than the number for the same period the year before. Much of the dust（灰尘） comes from the desert, but cars cause most of the air pollution. We must do more for No Car Day.

1. The first No Car Day fell on _______. 

A. February 2^nd              B. June 5^th            C. September 22^nd

2. _______ was the first city to have No Car Day in China.

A. Beijing                B. Chengdu           C. Shanghai    

3. What does the underlined word “slogan” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. 目的                         B. 原因                C. 口号

4. How many blue sky days did Beijing have in the first quarter of 2011?

A. 63.                           B. 52.                   C. 41.           

5. Which of the following statements is True?

A. China is the first country to start No Car Day.

B. Much of the dust in the air comes from cars.

C. No Car Day has been supported by over 1,000 cities around the world so far.

Dear dad,

Happy birthday to you! On this special day, I’d like to talk to you in a special way.

I don’t think I’m good at telling you my thought face to face with you, so I’m 1 to show my deep love for you. You’re not a rich man or a famous person. But in my heart, you are one of the greatest 2 in the world. I’m 3 you. You’re 4 interested in being famous and rich. You do 5 things like paying for your phone on time, and working as a worker in your factory. The smile on your face shows you’re pleased with the family. You take good care of my grandparents. You help me with my schoolwork and do some shopping with mom on Sundays.

In the past, I didn’t care 7 you were with me or not. Now I am sorry to say I didn’t 6 you before. But I am thankful for what you have done for me.

I am quite lucky that I have 8 a great father. And I feel happy that now I can let you know how much I love you. You are successful as a son, a husband, a father and a friend.

Love from,

Lydia

1. A. writing B. thinking C. reading D. speaking

2. A. kids B. adults C. men D. women

3. A. worried about B. proud of C. afraid of D. sorry for

4. A. always B. ever C. already D. never

5. A. common B. interesting C. wonderful D. popular

6. A. whether B. that C. what D. where

7. A. realize B. regret C. respect D. remind

8. A. too B. so C. very D. such

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Once a man and his wife worked for a businessman. There was a big box in the businessman’s living room. The businessman pointed at the box and said, “There’s only one thing you mustn’t do. Don’t open the box.” After saying this, he 1 the living room.

The woman said to her husband, “There must be something expensive in the box. Let’s 2 it, shall we?” Her husband said no to her.

The woman didn’t give up her 3 . One day, she decided to find out what was in it. Her husband didn’t stop her. She opened the box and looked 4 .She found nothing in the box and tried hard to close it, 5 she failed.

That evening the businessman came home and found the box was 6 .He was very angry and asked the woman and her husband to leave his home．

“But there was nothing in the box,” the woman said. “We haven’t taken anything 7 .” The businessman shouted at them, “The box is not important. I cannot believe you. That’s important!”

1. A. left B. entered C. went to

2. A. open B. close C. clean

3. A. work B. advice C. idea

4. A. inside B. outside C. down

5. A. so B. and C. but

6. A. lost B. open C. empty

7. A. at once B. at last C. at all

—Jean, I didn’t do very well in this test.

—____. I’m sure you will make great progress if you improve the way you study.

A. Not at all    B. Don’t lose heart   C. I hope so                 

 When I went into the room，I found _____ in bed．             

A. him lying          B. he lying           C. him was lying

—Why do you want to stay at home?

—Because I         good when I am with my family.

A. feel                     B. smell                        C. taste                        

 —Would you like to play tennis with me tomorrow?

   —Sure,        it rains.

A. since               B. but                       C. unless  

 —Oh, I’m sorry for being late. 

   —It doesn’t matter. The film        for just five minutes.

     A. started              B. has started        C. has been on         

 These tall buildings ________ in our hometown last year. 

A. built                B. are built                 C. were built