Dear Liz,

My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience of my life.

Life is busy and exciting.Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10 million and heavy traffic.I'm very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city.There are Mr. and Mrs. Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma.

I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda.The school teaches about 70 percent in English,and 30 percent in Thai. I've learned some spoken language,but Thai writing is very difficult.The cooking lesson is my favourite.I'm learning all about Thai food and culture People don’t use chopsticks here,but spoons and forks.When I come back,I'm going to cook you a real Thai meal.

Last weekend we visited some temples.We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok.I thought it was great,but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket Island,where the beaches are even more beautiful.The month after next,we’re going to travel to Mr.Phairat’s hometown in the north of Thailand.The Phairats own land there,and they have two elephants.I’m going to ride those elephants — and even wash them.Sanan and Chinda say it’s really fun.I'm amazed by everything in this country,especially by the elephants.Elephants are an important pan of Thai culture and way of life.They have been a traditional symbol(象征)of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace.In the seventh century,a Thai king trained 20,000 elephants for battle.

I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing(拳击)lessons next time I write.

Love,

Mandy

1.How many family members are there in Mandy’s host family?

A. 4. B. 5. C. 6. D. 7.

2.Mandy writes in her e-mail that the__________ lesson is her favourite.

A. Thai speaking B. boxing C. Thai writing D. cooking

3.Next month,Mandy is going to visit__________.

A. Pattaya beach B. Phuket Island C. Phairat’s hometown D. Bangkok

4.According to the e-mail,__________has been a symbol of Thailand for many years.

A. B. C. D.

What did you do on April 23, World Book Day, last year? Did you find some interesting books to read? Now let me introduce some good books for you to read.

Title: Dear Andreas
Author: Long Yingtai&Andreas

Andreas is a college student studying in Germany. His mother is a writer working in Taiwan. By writing letters to each other for more than three years, Long Yingtai says she clearly understands what an 18-year-old man is like, Andreas says he knows his mother better. This is a great book full of love. Don’t miss it.
 

Title: Climate Change+2 Degrees
Author: Yamamoto Ryoichi

If the earth’s temperature went up 2℃, what would happen? In this book we learn about the history, today’s situation and the future of global warming. The author also tells us proper and useful ways to protect our world.
 

Title: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56
Author: Rafe Esquith

Perhaps the most famous fifth-grade teacher in America, Rafe Esquith, helps his children understand literature, love life, and become happy, self-confident people using his successful methods in his Los Angeles public school classroom. He has created surprising miracles. This is a powerful book. You’d better read it.
 

Title: The Last Lecture
Author: Randy Pausch

Randy Pausch, a professor from New York was asked to give a lecture. He knew it would probably be his last lecture, because he was dying of illness. His lecture wasn’t about dying, but about getting over the difficulties, helping others to realize their dreams.
 

1.Who wrote the book The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56?

A. Rafe Esquith. B. Yamamoto Ryoichi.

C. Randy Pausch. D. Long Yingtai&Andreas.

2.From the book Climate Change+2 Degrees, we can know ________.

A. the earth’s temperature will surely go up 2℃

B. the future of different countries in the world

C. proper and useful ways to protect our world

D. something about the history of global warming

3.Andreas and his mother know each other better by ________.

A. writing letters B. sending e-mails

C. talking on the phone D. chatting on line

4.Which of the following is NOT true in the book The Last Lecture?

A. The professor is from America.

B. The professor was in his poor health.

C. The professor talked about getting over the difficulties.

D. The professor talked a lot about his illness in his lecture.

5.The passage may be taken from ________.

A. a diary B. a book advertisement

C. a novel D. a film review

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