Dear Karen,

As you probably know, it’s my sister Suzie’s 16th birthday in a week. We’re planning a surprise party for her. Julie’s going to pick her up from school as usual on Friday but she’s not taking her home. She’s bringing her to the Palace Hotel, the big modern one near the station. We’re having a meal there and we’ve also hired (租用) the ballroom (舞厅) for a party in the evening. I hope you can come!

All her friends from school are coming and quite a few of the people from our village, too. Of course, Mum and Dad are coming up from England and I’ve managed to persuade (说服) our other sister, Marie, to come over from Australia. She’s bringing her kids with her, too.

After the party we’re going to have another one on Saturday! Well, not really a party. We’re inviting the family and close friends (that includes you) for a meal at the house. If the weather is nice, we’d like to have a barbecue in the garden. Julie’s going to make a special cake for Suzie.

Anyway, we hope to make it a really special weekend for Suzie. On Sunday we’re all going for a walk in the country. You know how she loves walking and we’re all going to need a bit of exercise after all that lovely food. We’re hoping to go up to the lake. Marie said she wanted her kids to feed the ducks just like Suzie and she did when they were very young. I’m sure Suzie will love that too.

It would be great if you could come over for the weekend. We would all love to see you.

Let me know as soon as you can.

Best,

David

1.Who is Karen?  ______

A. David’s cousin.                                            B. David’s friend.

C. David’s sister.                                              D. David’s classmate.

2.David and Julie are planning to have Suzie’s birthday party ______ on Friday evening.

A. at the Palace Hotel                                              B. at the house

C. in the garden                                                       D. beside the lake

3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned?   ______

A. To make a special cake.                                     B. To have a barbecue.

C. To go swimming.                              D. To feed the ducks.

4._____ won’t come for the meal at the house on Saturday because David doesn’t invite them /her.

A. Karen                                                                    B. People from their village

C. Suzie’s Mum and Dad                                D. Marie and her kids

5.Why is David planning a walk in the country on Sunday?

Because he thinks ______.

A. Suzie loves walking very much

B. Suzie used to take a walk there after dinner

C. it is special for Marie’s kids to go for a walk in the country

D. Suzie can feed the ducks in the river when going for a walk

The first day of April is full of fun. It is April Fool’s Day. A fool on that day is a p________(1) who does not think carefully and easily b       (2) things that are not true.

On April Fool’s Day, people tell lies (撒谎) to fool o       (3) people. They play tricks (恶作剧). Then everyone around l       (4). You can tell a lie on April Fool’s Day. If someone believes the lie, say, “April Fool!” But you should be c       (5). Someone may tell you a lie, too. If you believe it, he or she will say, “April Fool!”

Here are some April Fool lies.

“Your shoe is untied.”

“There’s a bug on your shoulder (肩膀).”

“Our teacher says we’re having a math t       (6) today.”

“Your bike has a flat tire (扁的轮胎).”

You can play such an April Fool’s trick:

You n       (7) a coin or a dollar bill, and the thread (线).

Tape (用……绑起) a very long thread to the money. Put the m       (8) down on the ground. H       (9) the other end of the thread. Stand away.

When someone sees the money and tries to p       (10) it up, pull (拉) back the thread quickly. Laugh and say, “April Fool!”

Sally’s father is ill in hospital. and her mother has to look after her father there The woman can’t leave their four-year-old son Harry at home. So she asks Sally, “How many classes do you have this afternoon?”

“We have no classes today,” answers the girl. “We’re having a school sports meeting today.”

“That’s great!” says her mother. “Take your brother to your school. Tell your teachers I have a lot of things to do. I’m sure they can let you look after him today.”

Sally does what her mother says. This little boy comes to school for the first time and thinks everything is interesting. He sees some children having a race and asks. “What are they running for, Sally?”

“The first one can get a prize.” answers Sally.

“Now, I see. But why are the others running?”

1.Where is Sally’s father?

2.Who will take care of Sally’s father?

3.How old is Harry?

4.Does Harry often go to school?

5.Why does Sally take her brother to school today?