It is said that as the population of a city grows, so do its problems. Pollution, too many cars, and crowded
streets are just a few of these difficulties. One way to help with these problems is city trains. Trains traveling
to different parts of a city mean fewer cars and buses on our roads, cleaner air, and more open streets. In
recent years, cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai have all built city train lines. 　　
     The first city train line in China was built in Beijing. The oldest part of the train line, from Beijing Zhan to
Ping Guo Yuan was opened in 1969. Its length was 23.6 kilometres. As the city grew after 1980, so did the
need for more trains. A newer train line was built to help move people around the city centre. The 16-kilometre-
long "circle (环形) line" was finished in 1987. Since that time even more train stations have been built and today
the train lines in the city are over 50 kilometres long. 　　
     For the 2008 Olympic Games, the trains of Beijing will be very important. It is thought that most of the
people who go to watch the different sports during the Games will travel using trains.

1. The passage tells us about _____.

A. the problems in big cities
B. city trains
C. the history of Beijing
D. 2008 Olympic Games

2. How long was the first train line in Beijing?

A. About 16 kms.
B. About 23 kms.
C. About 33 kms.
D. About 50 kms.

3. In 1977, which of the following places in Beijing could you go to by train?

A. Chao Yang Men.
B. An Ding Men.
C. Che Gong Zhuang.
D. He Ping Men.

4. Which of the following is true?

A. In 2008, the Beijing train line will be nearly 40 years old.
B. The larger population a city has, the fewer problems it faces.
C. More and more cities are building undergrounds for the 2008 Olympic Games.
D. There are 20 stations on the "circle line" in Beijing.

     We all know that as the population of a city grows, so do its problems.
Pollution,  too  many cars, and crowded streets are just a  few of these
difficulties.  One way to help with these problems is city trains. Trains
traveling to different parts of a city means fewer cars and buses on our roads, cleaner air, and more open streets. In recent years, cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai have all built city train lines.
     The first city train line in China was built in Beijing. The oldest part of the train line, from Beijing Stop to Pingguoyuan, was opened in 1969.  Its length was 23.6 kilometres. As the city grew after 1980, so did the need for more
trains.A newer train line was built to help move people around the city centre. The 16-kilometre-long "circle line" was finished in 1987. Since that time
even more train stations have been built and today the train lines in the city
are over 50 kilometres long.
    For  the  coming beautiful  future,  the trains of Beijing will be very
important.  We all know that most of the people who go to work or go to
school will travel by train.  

1. Trains traveling to different parts of a city means____cars and buses on
our roads.

A. lots of          
B.little        
C.fewer        
D.less

2. The passage tells us about

A. the problems in big cities              
B.city trains
C. the history of Beijing                
D.2008 0lympic Games

3. How long was the first train line in Beijing?

A. About 16 kms.    
B.About 23 kms.    
C.About 33 kms.    
D.About 50 kms.

4. The 16-kilometre-long "circle line" was finished in____.

A. 1969          
B.1967            
C.1980            
D.1987

5.  Which of the followings is TRUE?

A. Bigger population, nlore problems.
B. The ldrger population a city has, the fewer problems it f'aces.
C. More ca.nd more cities are building undergrouml.s for the 2008 Olympic Games.
D. There are 20 stations on the "circle line" in Beijing.

     Australia is a great island in the world.  It is to the south of' the equator.  So when it is summer in our
 country, it is winter in Australia.
     Australia is big, but the population (人口 ) there is thin.  The population is the same as that of'
 Shanghai, a city of  China. Australia is a young and diverse nation and Australian people come from many
  different countries.
     Australia has many, many sheep. After a short drive from town, you will see sheep around you. You can also find the kangaroo has a "bag" below its chest. The mother kangaroo keeps its baby in the "bag".
     Australia is considered to be a relaxed, informal society (社会). When greeting others, students and
 young people say "Hello" or " Hi".  Sometimes they will say "How's it going?" or "G day". In more
 formal (正式的) situations they usually shake hands the first time they meet.  "Good morning", " Good
  afternoon"  or "Pleased to meet you" are formal greetings. English is Australia's national language.    

1. Australia is a  great island in the world.  The word "island" may mean "_____" in Chinese

    A. 国家    
    B. 城市        
    C. 山脉        
    D. 岛屿

2. Australia has the same population as _____.

    A. Shanghai  
    B. China        
    C. Beijing        
    D. Japan

3. When it is summer in Australia, it is_____ in China.

    A. spring                 
    B. autumn
    C. winter                  
    D. summer

4. When Australian people meet for the first time, they will _____.

    A. kiss each other                
    B. hug (拥抱)  each other
    C. nod their head to others          
    D. shake hands

5. Which statement is RIGHT, according to the passage?  

    A. Australia has a large population.
    B. The kangaroo is a kind of' sheep in Australia.
    C. Young people sometimes say "How's it going?" or "G day" to greet others.
    D. When you drive in Australia, you can see many horses.