From March 12 to 17 of each year, hundreds of clowns(小丑)get together in the Bonior Regis Town, UK. They all wear tall blue hats and big red noses with colorful faces.

The first International Clown Festival was in 1987, UK. All the clowns from all over the world came together to celebrate the great festival in England.

During the festival, people can see clowns from the world. They are together for the world of clown shows. They try their best to please all the people for the festival. In the shows, they have big feet, funny noses and look really funny. They sing and dance in a strange way to make people laugh. All people for the festival can have great fun. Of course, children like this interesting festival best.

Now women can take part in the clown shows , and they are very popular. But in the old days, only men could be clowns.

There are different kinds of clowns like white faces, red faces, street clowns and clowns for children. All these clowns are popular with people.

1.All the clowns get together __________ for the International Clown Festival.

A．in London B．in a small town，UK

C．all over the world D．around the whole Europe

2.The first International Clown Festival was _____________.

A．in 1987 B．in the UK

C．both A and B D．in London

3. The festival lasts __________________.

A．a month B．six days

C．seven days D．five weeks

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A．The clowns wear in a funny way.

B．The clowns dance in a strange way

C．The clowns try their best to make others laugh

D．Women clowns are not popular with people.

5.Which is the best title of the article?

A.The International Clown Festival

B. Men clowns and women clowns

C. Different kinds of strange festival

D. Different kinds of clowns in the festival

How do you spend your time at school? Do you know how students in other countries study every day? Here are the studying ways in some western schools.

American Students

American students spend seven hours in their schools every day. And the day is divided（划分） into classes of about 40 to 50 minutes. Students study English , history, math, science, art and foreign languages. They go to listen to different lessons taught by different teachers in different classrooms. After class they learn job skills. Sometimes they study by working in an office, a hospital or other places one day a week.

German Students

German students love practicing. Lots of schools have lessons for only half a day. They spend most time practicing. Teachers give students enough freedom. Students may try all kinds of ideas they have. They begin to plan what they will do in the future and work hard at a young age.

French Students

French students like independence（独立） and freedom . Their school life is very relaxing and interesting. When they have tests, they may have snacks. For example, they can put a few desks together, and put some peanuts （花生）or candies on them.

根据短文内容，简要回答下列问题：

1. How many hours do American students spend at school every day?

2.Where can American students study besides in the classrooms?

3.What do German students like?

4.How long do lots of schools have lessons in Germany?

5.How is French students’ school life?

根据下面对话中的情景，在每个空中填入适当的语句，使对话恢复完整.

A: Excuse me. 1._________________________________?

B: Sorry, I’m new here. You can ask my friend. He may know.

C: The Children’s Hospital? Er…It’s near Yuetan Park, but it’s a little far from here.

A: 2._______________________________?

C: It’s about 5 kilometers away.

A: 3._____________________?

C: Yes, the No. 15 bus will take you right there.

A: Where is the bus stop?

C: 4._______________this road . And take the first turning on the right. You can see it on your left. You can’t miss it.

A: 5._______________.

C: You’re welcome.

He made a joke about his friend. Which of the following is correct for the underlined word in the sentences?

A. [d??k] B. [d???k] C.[jek] D. [jeik]

Today Chinese ___________in many schools around the world.

A. is taught B. is teaching

C. has taught D. Teaches

All passengers must___________ the airport two hours before the departure time.

A. arrive B. get C. reach D. arrive in

great it will be if you can come to Shanghai to work with us!

A.What B. What a C. How a D. How

The old woman couldn't remember __________.

A. where she puts her cup

B. where had she put her cup

C. where she had put her cup

D. where did she put her cup

---Thanks for the delicious food. ---________.

A. Don't mention it. B. I'm glad you enjoy it.

C. I'm glad to hear that. D. Don't forget it.

— It's cold here. Would you mind my closing the window? — __________.

A. Never mind. B. Of course not.

C. You're welcome. D. No, thanks.