Perhaps you’ve seen the English letters “WC” in your city. They show public toilets. But do

you know it is far from elegant(优雅的)English? In fact, foreigners from English-speaking countries rarely use the letters.

Workers in our city are changing “WC” signs all over the city. The government is spending much money changing all the bad English on signs and restaurant menus. Many other places in China are following our steps.

“WC, or water closet, is old-fashioned English. It sounds dirty to me,” says Charlie Shifflet, a young man from the US. The old sign will become “Gents/Men” and “Ladies/Women”.

“I see lots of poor English in everyday life, and not only on signs,” he says. “I know what they mean. But they are Chinglish, not real English. For example, when someone says to me ‘My hometown is Henan Province’, I know he should say: ‘My hometown is in Henan Province’. ‘Hometown’ is a smaller place in a province.” The common mistakes he picked up include “Not Entry”, which should be “No Entry”, “Direction of Airport” should be changed to “To the Airport”. And it is “room rate”, not “room price”. And remember to “Keep off the grass”, rather than “Care of the green”.

1.What does the writer think of the use of “WC”?

A. He doesn’t think it means water closet.

B. He doesn’t think it old-fashioned English.

C. He doesn’t think it proper for a sign.

D. He thinks it elegant English.

2.The underlined word “rarely” means ________.

A. sometimes B. seldom C. often D. always

3.Charlie Shifflet ___________.

A. is a Chinese living in America

B. thinks Chinese people are sometimes using incorrect English

C. likes to hear or see Chinglish

D. sometimes uses Chinglish

4.Which of the following signs does NOT use Chinglish?

5.The last paragraph is about _________.

A. why there are so many Chinglish signs

B. examples of Chinglish

C. where Chinglish signs are

D. who uses Chinglish signs

19.My favourite sport is baseball.lt is fun to play,and it is fun to watch.
     I went to my first baseball game with my grandparents when I was 6.It was really wonderful.We had a good time.I was happy to be with my grandparents.My grandfather made me love the game.
     My dad knew I loved baseball,so he gave me a baseball on my eighth birthday.
     When I was 12,my friend came to me and asked me to join his team and play baseball.I agreed.From then on,I got to learn more about baseball.I practised a lot and learned how to play better.
     My favourite baseball player is Derrek Lee.Derrek Lee joined the Chicago Cubs in 2004.That year was a good year for him,but 2005 was his best year.One of my favourite things about Derrek Lee is that he is a very nice person.He never shouts at others.He always has a big smile on his face.He seems happy all the time.

36.The writer went to his first baseball game withA.
A.his grandparents   
B.his father
C.his friend   
D.his mother
37.When he wasC years old,the writer began to play baseball.
A.6   
B.8   
C.12   
D.14
38.The writerAafter he joined his friend's team.
A.played baseball very often 
B.didn't learn more about baseball
C.didn't improve his playing skills 
D.often played baseball with Derrek Lee
39.Which of the following is NOT true about Derrek Lee?B
A.He is very nice.
B.He is not friendly.
C.He always smiles.
D.He always looks happy.
40.What is the best title (题目)of the passage?D
A.Who made me love baseball?
B.What birthday present did I get?
C.2005-best year for Derrek Lee
D.Baseball-my favourite sport.

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