Dear Uncle Horton,

We just want to let you know what a great weekend we had with you while we were in Boise. You are a fantastic guide and it was so nice of you to have taken us out for a tour of the city. The sights were beautiful and our two girls loved the Discovery Centre very much. They are still talking about it.

We are not sure when we’ll meet again, but we hope it won’t be too long. Please let us know of any plans you might have to visit New York. We would love you to visit us and we hope to have the pleasure of taking you around New York City.

Thanks again for a truly great weekend.

Much love,

Dick and Kate

Dear.Mum,

Happy Mother’s Day! Since I have my own kid, I have got to know how hard mothering is. Thank you for being so patient with me through my ups and downs. I hope I can be as good a mother to Lily as you are to me. Thanks for being such a good mum. Whether you come to visit me or we talk on the phone, l always feel we're so close. You're always my best friend. I hope you know how much I love you!

Helen

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1.Why did Dick and Kate write to Uncle Horton?

A. To say sorry to him.

B. To say thanks to him.

C. To invite him to their house.

D. To tell him about their travel plans. .

2. There are at least _ people in Dick's family.

A. six B. seven C. four D. five

3.Who is Lily?

A. Helen’s mum. B. Helen’s friend.

C. Helen’s sister. D. Helen’s daughter.

4.What does Helen think of her mum?

A. Quiet. B. Patient.

C. Strict. D. Serious.

5.Which of the following is TRUE7

A. Dick and Kate live in Boise.

B. Uncle Horton will visit New York soon.

C. Helen’s mother lives with Helen.

D. Helen loves her mother very much.

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In many countries, English is used as a working language. In the United States, English speakers make more money than those who don’t speak English at all. Learning . English can increase the chance of getting a good job.

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1. According to the first paragraph, about million people speak English as a

first language. .

A.375 B.750 C.1,125 D. 1,500

2.Which of the following can be put in ?

A. hopeless B. difficult C. Boring D. important

3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the reading?

A. English is helpful in finding a job.

B. English is helpful in traveling to other places.

C. Children who learn English well can receive more attention.

D. Parents who know English well have no trouble helping kids with homework

4.Who is this passage written for?

A. People who learn English as a first language.

B. People who are not good at English.

D. People who love traveling.

5.Where can you probably find the above reading?

A. In a museum. B. In a magazine.

C. In a newspaper. D. On the Internet.

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Happy weekend excited arrive with until

run final because I leave prepare

Darcy became unhappy after he moved to the new house in town with us. He had got used to 1. . free on my grandpa's farm. But in the new house, he was chained (拴住) in the backyard.

Grandpa said he could keep Darcy on the farm and that we could go back to see Darcy every 2. . But I couldn't give up my dog for five days a week!

In the evenings Mom and I walked Darcy together 3. it took both of us to hold him back. What he wanted to do was running.

. At last, Friday came. After nearly two hours drive, we 4. at Grandpa's farm. It was exciting to see Grandpa again, but the greatest thing was to watch Darcy run free on the farm. He was so 5. ;

Two days later, it was time to 6. . 1 never saw a dog change as quickly as Darcy did. He looked at me 7. a very sad expression. I looked away and pushed him into the car.

As we drove down the road, I found Darcy's eyes lift to mine, then away, and

8. back to mine. He gave me his saddest expression. I couldn't stand to see him so unhappy.

I asked Mom to stop the car and got off it. Darcy followed 9. .

"I’ll miss you.”I hugged Darcy. "Now, go home, Darcy!

Darcy turned around quickly. He yelped (叫) 10. as he rushed towards Grandpa's farm.

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