Dear Wang Yao,
　　Hi! I'm Jim. Nice to meet you. It's very exciting to have a Chinese friend!
In America, school starts at eight-thirty, so I usually get up around seven o'clock.
What time does school start in China? I have breakfast at seven thirty, but before
that I take a shower. My favorite subject is history, because I think it's interesting
and I really like my teacher, Mr. Hall. What' s your favorite subject?
　　My last class is at four o'clock, and after school I like to play basketball.
Can you play basketball? I can also play the guitar, but I can't play it very well.
What are your hobbies?
　　Today I want to go to a movie. Do you like movies? My favorite movies are
action movies and thrillers. I don't like documentaries because I think they're
boring．
　　Please write and tell me about your life in China．
                                                                          Best wishes,
                                                                          Jim

1. What time does school start in America?
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2. What does Jim do before he has breakfast?
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3. Why does Jim like history?    
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4. What are Jim’s hobbies?
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5. What are Jim’s favorite movies?  
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1. What time does Jennifer go to bed?

A. At 9:00.
B. At 10:00.
C. At 11:00.

2. Why does Jim like dolphins?

A. Because they're exciting.
B. Because they're cute.
C. Because they're fun.

3. Does John like his job?

A. Yes, he does.
B. No, he doesn't.
C. Yes, he is.

4. What is the girl doing?

A.  B.  C.

5. How is the weather in Beijing?

A.  B.  C.

     Jim Green has been in China for more than two years. He has been to many interesting places in
Beijing, but he has not yet been to many other parts of China. Last week he went to Mount Emei in
Sichuan Province with his family.
     Many people like to travel by air, but Jim's family think that travelling by train is the best. It is much
cheaper and far more enjoyable than a rushed trip by air.
     Early one moming, they took a taxi to Beijing West Railway Station. The station was very lively.
There were bookshops,food shops and stores selling all kinds of things. Mrs Green bought some fruit,
food and bottles of water to take on the train. She said that it was better toget some food before they
got on the train because food on the train was usually too expensive.
     The train was quite comfortable,and there weren't too many people in their sleeping car. The Greens
could stand up and walk around. It was a long journey, but none of them felt tired. They kept watching
the beautiful scenery out of the window. They walked, laughed and played cards. The conductor kept
coming to offer them hot water and selling them magazines. People nearby talked with each other. A
young man practiced speaking English with Mr Green. Jim thought the train was like a big moving party.
He went to sleep quite late. He listened to the click of the rails and then fell fast asleep.
     When Jim woke up the next morning, the train was already near Chengdu. His train ride seemed really
short, but his memory of the pleasant trip would last long.
1. How long has Jim been in China?
                                                                               
2. Where did Jim go to travel with his family?
                                                                               
3. Why does Jim's family like to travel by train?
                                                                               
4. What did Mrs Green buy before getting on the train?
                                                                               
5. Did the Greens feel tired on the train? Why or why not?
                                                                               

    Jane is a junior (低年级的) middle school student in Beijing. She doesn't talk to her mother at home.
She thinks her mother talks too much about her school work.
    Jim is also a junior middle school student in Beijing. He doesn't like living at home. Because his parents
don't let him play computer games. 
    In fact, lots of middle school students have the same problem like Jane and Jim. They don't get on well
with their parents. Of course they feel unhappy at home.
    As a son or a daughter, you are the most important in the family. Your parents are the closest (最亲近的)
people to you in the world. They love you just because you're their children. 
    On May 15th, people around the world give thanks to their families and deal with family problems. We
call it the International Day of Families. It's more and more popular with most families all over the world. 
    If you feel unhappy at home, you can try your best to get on well with your parents. It's good for you and
your parents.

1．Why doesn't Jane talk to her mother at home?

A．Because she talks too much about Jane's study.
B．Because she often hurts Jane at home.
C．Because she isn't friendly to Jane.
D．Because she isn't interested in Jane.

2．Why does Jim hate to live at home?

A．Because he wants to depend on himself.
B．Because he prefers living in the school.
C．Because his parents don't allow him to play computer games.
D．Because his parents don't allow him to make friends.

3．Parents love their kids just because ______.

A．they are lovely 
B．they're their children
C．their kids live at home
D．they have no family problems

4．The International Day of Families is a day ______.

A．to take good care of kids
B．to give thanks to families
C．to deal with family problems
D．Both B and C

5．The writer tells that ______.

A．it's important for kids to live at home
B．it's good for students to live at school
C．it's good for kids to get on well with parents
D．all kids should learn to look after themselves