When the sun goes down and the sky turns dark, people go back home.For them,this is the end of the day. But this is not the end of the day for some people.For them,work is just starting because they are night workers.When almost all people are sleeping, night workers are working hard..

Betty's sister is a nurse.She works in a large hospital.Every month she works at night for ten days.She starts to work at 9o'clock in the evening and finishes it at 6o'clock in the morning. She says,"I have lunch between two and three o'clock in the morning." Andy's uncle works at the fire station(消防局)at night.Tonight he may drive to a house to put out a fire.

There are policemen who work at night.Some of them drive through the streets.They watch carefully.They say to themselves,"Is everything all right?" Many guards(护卫)work at night.They guard houses, buildings and factories.Many newspapermen work at night. They write news and stories for the morning newspapers.And there are soldiers who do not sleep at night. They guard our country for us.

Night workers finish their work when the sun comes up.On their way home,they meet the day workers who are just starting their work.We must remember that there are many night workers around us.They work hard when we sleep.

1.This passage is about

A. all kinds of jobs

B. nurses and policemen

C. policemen and newspapermen

D. people who work at night

2.Night workers start their work

A. when the sun comes up

B. when they day workers finish their work

C. when the day workers fall asleep

D. at 9:00in the morning

3.Betty's sister works

A. every night

B. at a fire station

C. ten days a month as a night worker

D. for twelve hours at night

4."to put out a fire" in the second paragraph means

A. to stop a fire from burning

B. to move a fire to another place

C. to look at a fire

D. to make a fire

5.Which of the following is not true?

A. Some nurses are night workers.

B. Many newspapermen work at night.

C. Many guards work at night.

D. Policemen only work at night.

Nancy, Lisa's good friend,is ill. Lisa and her classmates want to visit Nancy. Lisa's mom gives her some advice. 

Call first if possible. Sometimes a sick person may have too many visitors. And he or she may feel tired and want to take a break. For example,if you call Nancy first,you can choose a right time for a visit. At least it will give her a chance (机会) to tidy up the room. 

Be cheerful.The most important result of your visit may be to make her happy and give her hope. You can talk something funny with her or tell her some jokes. Don't tell her any bad news. 

Listen to your friend. When people are not feeling well,it is important for them to have a feeling that someone is listening carefully to them. 

Wash your hands carefully.Do this before and after a visit.It is the right thing for you.

1.How many pieces of advice does Mom give Lisa?

A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.

2.What should Lisa do before she visits Nancy?

A. Buy a gift. B. Give Nancy a call. C. Tidy up her room. D. Take a break.

3.Which word has the similar meaning to the underlined word “cheerful” in the third paragraph?

A. Happy. B. Tired. C. Creative. D. Serious.

4.The underlined word “It” in the last paragraph means “________”.

A. Listening to your friend B. Visiting your friend

C. Washing hands D. Giving your friend hope

5.What do we know about the sick people?

A. They may want to see kids. B. They may like bad news.

C. They may like going out. D. They may want to talk to others.

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