Tickets for the NBA basketball game are going on sale . Lots of people like to go to watch basketball. Most of them are going to cheer for their teams. However, there are never enough tickets for everyone. So some people come the day before and sleep in front of the ticket office. At night, when they are waiting, some people play music, others dance and sing, and still others talk about their favorite players. Sometimes they argue because they like different teams. After waiting all night to buy tickets, they will be too tired to enjoy the game.

(　 ) 46. Why do many people like to go to watch the basketball games?

A. It’s easy to buy tickets.　 B. They like to see their favorite teams play.

C. They have free tickets. D. They live near the basketball court.

(　 ) 47. Why is it hard to buy tickets?

A. The ticket office is far away.　　　　　　 　 B. The tickets are very expensive.

C. There aren’t enough tickets for everyone. D. There are too many tickets.

(　 ) 48. What do some people do to buy the ticket?

A. Go to the ticket office after the game.　

B. Ask a basketball player for help.

C. Pay by credit card.　　　　　 D. Wait in front of the ticket office.

(　 ) 49. What do they do when they are waiting for the ticket office to open?

A. Sing , dance, and talk　　　　 B. Play basketball.

C. Cheer for their teams.　　　　 D. Go on sale.

(　 ) 50. Which is the best title（题目）?

A. Waiting to buy tickets　　　　　 B. NBA Basketball Game

C. Tickets Office　　　　　　　　　　 　 D. Enjoy the game

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Now lots of teenagers like smoking. It's a big problem. Some of them smoke, just for fun and some think smoking looks cool. Others smoke because there are many people around them that smoke.
As we all know, smoking is harmful, especially to students. Some teenagers even steal money so that they can buy cigarettes. Besides, smoking does harm to brains and it can influence studies. Finally, it is bad for health because it can cause diseases.
Therefore(因此), we should protect ourselves from smoking. First, we should learn more about the danger of smoking. Second, we should keep away from people who smoke.
【小题1】Now some teenagers like smoking because_________.
A. smoking is good for them
B. their parents want them to do so
C. they think it is fun
【小题2】From the passage, we know some teenagers steal money in order to _______.
A. buy cigarettes   B. buy books    C. play games
【小题3】Smoking is harmful to_________ .
A. brains              B. legs        C. eyes
【小题4】Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Smoking can cause diseases.
B. Smoking can influence studies.
C. We shouldn't keep away from people who smoke.
【小题5】The writer of the passage wants teenagers________.
A. to smoke           B. not to smoke       C. not to keep away from smoking