We know the time by watches and clock. Switzerland can give the best of them in the world. So it is called "Watch kingdom". People in the country recently invented a new type of clock—air clock.

This kind of clock needn't to be wound up(上弦) or put a battery in. Under normal condition, it can keep on going for 600 years. It is sealed(密封) in a box made of a transparent (透明的) plastic film, which expands or contracts according to changing temperatures, the clock goes on and on by itself. The one degree up or down in temperature of Centigrade(摄氏) can keep it running 48 hours.

Now, the Swiss government takes the clock as a national gift to honored guests from other countries.

1. Switzerland is called "Watch kingdom" because          .

A. they can make the best watches and clocks in the world

B. there are many watches in the country

C. they can invent new kinds of watches or clocks

D. its government like to give the watches to guests from other countries

2. The new clock________.

A. need to be wound up every day

B. need to be put a battery in

C. need not to be wound up or put a battery in

D. need not to be set in a special place

3. This kind of, new clock has something to do with

A. position   B. colour   C. size     D. temperature

4. Swiss government gives the clock to the guests from other countries because________.

A. it is very new

B. they like to show off(炫耀)

C. it is looked as a national gift

D. it is very expensive

5. The best title for this passage is________.

A. Watch Kingdom                  B. Switzerland

C. Switzerland and Its Clocks   D. Air Clock

阅读理解，阅读下列短文，并做每篇后的题目。从A、B、C、D中选出能回答所提问题或完成句子的最佳答案。

It was half past seven in the morning. The telephone bell rang and Mary went to answer it. "Hello, who's that? "she asked.

"It's me"——Peter.

Peter was a friend of Mary's brother, Johnny.

"Oh, hello, Peter. What do you want?" said Mary.

"Can I speak to Johnny?"

"No, "said Mary, "you can't speak to him now. He is busy. He is getting ready for school. He is eating his breakfast. Grandmother is combing his hair, Sister is under the table, putting his shoes on. Mother is getting his books and putting them in his schoolbag. Goodbye. I've got to go now. I have to hold the door open, the school bus in coming."

What do you think of the story? Are you sometimes like Johnny? If so, you need to change your habits.

1. When did the telephone bell ring in the morning? It rang at_______

A.7:00         B.7:30        C.8:00     D.8:30

2. Mary was Johnny's_______.

A. teacher      B. friend        C. mother    D. sister

3. What was Johnny doing at that moment?  He was     

A. putting on his shoes   B. holding the door open

C. eating his breakfast    D. answering the telephone

4. How many people can you find in the story?

A. Three      B. Four         C. Six        D. Seven

完形填空

阅读下面短文，从每小题A、B、C、D中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳答案。

Many children act in TV shows. They work several hours everyday. 1 they cannot go to regular(正规的) 2 . How do they get their schooling?

In Hollywood, about forty 3 give lessons for the children. Their work is very 4 . They make sure that the child 5 many different subjects. They make sure, 6 in TV shows any longer.

TV children are usually 7pupils, and most of their teachers 8 this kind of work. They give the pupils 9 in many interesting 10 . Sometimes the "classroom" is a Mississippi11. Sometimes it is the inside of a spaceship. Often the pupils become 12 stars.

1. A. So B. Because C. But D. For

2. A. farm B. factory C. school D. cinema

3. A. doctors B. teachers C. workers D. players

4. A. important B. interesting C. nice D. good

5.A. learns B. knows C. forgets D. loves

6. A. still B. yet C. too D. already

7. A. bad B. good C. busy D. lonely

8. A. like B. hate C. follow D. think

9.A. pencils B. pens C. lessons D. books

10. A. places B. parks C. markets D. rooms

11. A. bus B. train C. car D. boat

12. A. lucky B. healthy C. famous D. bright

—_______?

—I'm looking for a present for my daughter.

A. Can you help me

B. What can I do for you

C. What do you want

D. How much is the present

—Can you use MSN to _______ messages on the net?

—Sorry, I can't, Will you show me how________ it.

A. send; to use         B. take; to send    C. give; I use      D. make; I do

—I'm sorry I broke your glasses.

—Oh. Really? _______.

A. It doesn't matter B. It's OK with me

C. I don't care D. Don't be sorry

 —Happy Children's Day, torn.

—_______, Mum.

A. That's all right     B. The same to you     C. Oh. Really?      D. Thank you

—What do you say when you are in danger?

—_______.

A. Please       B. Help       C. I'm afraid        D. 110

—Please give my best wishes to your grandfather.

—_______. I will.

A. Not at all           B. Thank you  C. I don't think        D. Sorry

—Would you like to go out for a walk with us?

A. That's right B. Yes, I'd like C. Of course not D. I'd love to