Albert Bridge is a road bridge over the River Thames in London.People began to build this bridge on August 23rd, 1873. Later the bridge was dangerous. Between 1884and 1887some people changed(改变) it.In 1973 people changed it again.Today the bridge is a hybrid(混合物)of three different styles.

Before,people paid when they used the bridge.People didn't like it.They wanted to change it and from 1879people didn't pay.

One hundred years ago people started to use cars on the bridge.The bridge wasn't very strong. People wanted it only for walking. But the bridge was open to cars. Of course,there were some limits for cars. Now many cars don't use this bridge.

The bridge has a name "The trembling(颤动)lady" It can move when a lot of people walk on it.

1.When did people begin to build Albert Bridge?   

A. In June,1873. B. In August,1873. C. In August,1784 D. In July, 1783.

2.How many times did people change Albert Bridge?   

A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

3.Why did people want the bridge only for walking?   

A. Because the bridge wasn't strong.

B. Because the bridge wasn't wide

C. Because the bridge wasn't high.

D. Because the bridge was very old.

4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?   

A. Now, Albert Bridge has three kinds of different styles.

B. At last, some cars could use the bridge.

C. Today, all the cars use the bridge.

D. The bridge will tremble when many people walk on it.

Katie had lived in Woodstock since she was three. The idea of moving to California started with Katie’s mom. She thought it was good for Katie to learn art if they moved there.

When her mom suggested moving, Katie had many questions and things to care about. She wondered if she would have any friends in California. She thought it was a pretty big thing, because kids at this age started to make friends that they were probably going to have for the rest of their lives.Another big question was her cat because the sign on her new house said “No Pets”. After much arguing, Katie finally gave up keeping her!

It took Katie some time to get used to the new school after she moved. At first, she didn’t know where anything was and she was often late for class. The worst was that she didn’t know anybody. However, Katie tried to do well in school, and she took part in many activities to make friends.

Katie’s big move wasn’t always easy, but she thought it was worth it. She was very happy with the new school, because it offered many programs that her old one didn’t have. And she got on well with her friends. Katie was living a happy life in California. Although there will be lots of difficulties and troubles along the road, we can get through them as long as we’re patient, and have a positive attitude (态度).

1.What did Katie think of moving at first?

A. Surprised. B. Worried. C. Excited. D. Angry.

2.Why did Katie take part in the activities?

A. Because she was good at the activities. B. Because she wanted to read more books.

C. Because she hoped to know more people. D. Because she wanted to do well in school.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Katie moved to California when she was three.

B. Katie didn’t believe that the friendship she had might last forever.

C. Katie used to be late because her new house was far away from school.

D. Katie felt good in the new school because it had many programs.

4.What can we learn from the story of Katie?

A. There are lots of troubles in our life. B. Be positive when we meet difficulties.

C. People should try to live a happy life. D. The friendship is very important to everyone.

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