—Because there a lot of traffic when I came here.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

A. is B. are C. will be D. will have

One is to keep the same number of parking spaces. For example, if 50 new parking spaces are built in one part of the city,then 50 old spaces in other parts are taken away for other uses.So the total number doesn’t change,Some are unhappy that there are never enough spaces.That is just what the city has in mind:If people find parking more difficult,they will drive less.

Also,the number of cars in the city is counted (t数).Over 3,500 little computers are put under Zurich roads to check the number of cars that come into the city,If the number is higher than the city can deal with(处理),the traffic lights on the roads that enter the city will be kept red.So drivers who are traveling into Zurich have to slop and wait until there are fewer cars in the city

Now,you may ask why Zurich is doing this,This is simply because the city wants to make more spaces for its people.

【1】The writer tells us how to keep the same number of parking spaces by_________.

A.Giving a reasonB.giving an exampleC.sharing a storyD.drawing a picture

【2】The writer says"Zurich might be the last city you'd like to visit because

1.Zurich only welcomes people with mini cars

2.Zurich is a small city with a long history

3.it's difficult to find a parking space in Zurich

4.you can't drive into Zurich at any time you want

A.1 3B.2 3C.3 4D.1 4

【3】What will happen if the cars in Zurich are more than the city can deal with?

A.People will build more parking spaces under Zurich roads.

B.All the computers under Zurich roads will stop working

C.Drivers will stop and wait before traveling into Zurich.

D.The lights on the roads in Zurich wall be always kept red.

【4】Which of the following shows the structure(结构)of the passage?(P-Paragraph)?

A.B.C.D.

【1】How many festivals are mentioned in the passage?

A. Ono. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four

【2】Where will you probably go to enjoy one of the festivals above in May7

A. Spain. B. England.

C. The United States. D. Thailand.

【3】Which festival is held in Black Rock Desert?

A. Throwing tomatoes. B. Rolling cheese.

C. Burning man， D. Pouring water.

【4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The tomatoes are thrown into the crowd Io eat.

B. Not all the festivals alive fall on the single day.

C. Burning a large real man is the best part of the festival.

D. Songkran is the only reason for attracting lots of tourists，

【5】The passage is most probably taken from ____________.

A. a tour guide B. a science report

C. a story book D. a fashion magazine

My name is Sofia. I’ m 15 years old. I am in the ninth grade at Wheeler High School in Queens, New York. I am fat. I have long brown hair and blue eyes. I wear glasses (戴眼镜).

There are five people in my family: my father, my mother, my brother, my sister and I. My father’ s name is Juan. He is a salesman (推销员). My mother is Rose. She is a teacher. My brother Jim is 19. He’ s very cool. He’ s good at volleyball. My sister’ s name is Linda. She is 16.

My best friend at school is Barbara. We love basketball. We are in the basketball club. We are not the best players. But we have a lot of run playing. You’ re my e-mail friend, so please write to me soon. Tell me about yourself and your family.

Sofia

【1】Who is Sofia?

A. B.

C. D.

【2】What is Sofia’s father?

A. A driver.B. A doctor

C. A teacherD. .A salesman

【3】How old is Linda?

A. 15.B. 16.C. 18.D. 19.

【4】Who is Barbara?

A. Sofia’ s sister.B. Sofia’ s friend.C. Sofia’ s mother.D. Sofia’ s cousin.

【5】Sofia thinks playing basketball is .

A. easyB. difficultC. boringD. interesting

A．to take

B．take

C．to taking

D．taking

A. is B. are C. have

How to reach us:

Email: rdaeditor@readersdigest.com

【1】What does the first advertisement(广告)ask us to do?

A.To send in some jokesB.To share our pets

C.To talk about kindnessD.To tell a true story.

【2】Which of the four advertisements offers the most money?

A.JokesB.Smart Animals.C.Kindness of Strangers.D.My Story.

【3】How can we send our writing in?

A.By phone.B.By postC.By emailD.By going there.

Yu Lan: When is Mother's Day?

Li Xian: You don't know? Mother's Day is a holiday for mothers. At first only the people in the United States, England, India and some other countries celebrate it. But after a short time it becomes widely celebrated. 【2】 It's just next Sunday.

Yu Lan: Really? I have no idea. What will you buy for your mother?

Li Xian: On that day many people send gifts to their mothers. I am going to buy her a beautiful dress. 【3】

Yu Lan: That's fine. Could you give me some advice?

Li Xian: What does your mother do?

Yu Lan: She is a teacher. 【4】

Li Xian: Let me guess. 【5】How about buying her sports clothes?

Yu Lan: That's a good idea. Thanks a lot.

Li Xian: You're welcome.

A. How much B. How old

C. How far D. How long