Music is something that every person has his or her own specific opinion about. Different people have different tastes, and various types of music have many ways of leaving an impact (影响) on someone. It can be relaxing, angering, comforting, energizing, and many more.

There are so many types of music out there today. Rap, pop, rock, country, alternative, hardcore are some of the abundant types in the world. Music sends out either good or bad messages that have big impacts on how people act. People usually become friends with others who have the same taste. People may not want to associate with people who have different tastes in music because they’ll argue about what they think is better but it’s just their own opinions.

Rap and Rock music are two very important types of music in the world. The lyrics (歌词) sung or rapped by the artists can be things going on in their own personal lives. Music can also serve as a motivation for new ideas. When people listen to the new things out there, they learn different things going on in the world and they become more open minded because they’re exposed to different people like the artists.

People can use music to express themselves in ways it can’t be expressed through behavior, or art. You can usually tell how someone feels by the type of music he or she is listening to at the time. It’s a tool used by many. Groups of people around the world can come together and gather at concerts and shows to what their interests and liking are and you see how many people have similar likings as you.

1.What can we know about music according to the first paragraph?

A. All people like listening to music in some way.

B. Preference for music varies from person to person.

C. There are four kinds of impact music can bring about.

D. Different types of music have the same impact on people.

2.People are likely to become friends because of ________.

A. the same taste of music B. the good impact of music

C. the attraction of different ideas D. the arguments about music style

3.Music can serve as a motivation for new ideas by ________.

A. giving listeners controversial lyrics

B. setting up role models like the artists

C. opening listeners’ mind to new thoughts

D. impressing listeners with familiar images

4.What can we know from the last paragraph?

A. The music you like shows who you are.

B. Music expresses oneself better than behavior.

C. The music one listens to determines his or her feeling.

D. Music is tool to make different people become friends.

　　The word “hobby” is an interesting word. Every person has one thing that he or she likes to do for fun. Some people like to collect（收集）things, like stamps or storybooks. Others like to play football or go window shopping where you can look at many beautiful things without（没有）buying them.

　　I have many hobbies. I do them for fun. I sometimes play golf with my sons. I play tennis with all my family. I like to collect music books. I also collect musical instruments（乐器）from China, like the erhu, the dizi, the xiao, the suona, and the pipa. We cannot find these instruments in America. My favorite hobby is fishing. I like to go and see my brother in the state（州）of Alaska. Fishing is very good there. The two of us take a boat and go to a small river where we fish for salmon, America's most famous fish.

根据短文内容判断正（T）误（F）。

(1) Most people have the same hobbies.

(　　)

(2) The writer likes collecting music books and musical instruments most.

(　　)

(3) Salmon is a kind of fish.

(　　)

(4) The word“hobby”means something you enjoy doing in your free time.

(　　)

(5) The writer lives in America.　　　　　　　　　　　　  (　　)

Every country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation, it will tell you the potential of that nation.

If today in America, you ask the high school students to list their heroes, their choice would probably fall into three groups. The first group of heroes would be the rock stars —the people connected with rock music. There is no doubt that such people do have talent but one wonders if one should regard rock stars as a model. The rock stars too often are involved with drugs and their personal life is not all that good. The rock stars are rich and wear the latest fashion styles. However, one should seek more in a hero than such things as money and good clothes.

A second type of hero for the American youth is the sports star. Again you have a person who has a great ability in one area — SPORTS. However, too often the personal life of the sports star is a bit of a mess. Too frequently drugs and drinking are a part of life of the sports star.

A third type of hero is the TV or movie star. This person may have lots of acting talent and is quite handsome. However, the personal life of too many actors is quite sad and they should not be held up as a model for young people.

Today, the rock star, the athlete and the actor all have become the models of the youth in America. Really, do you hear a young person say that his hero is a doctor, a teacher, or a scientist? These people are not rich and do not wear fashionable clothes. However, they are talented people who work hard to make the world a better place for everyone.

What is really sad is that the young try to imitate their heroes. They like to wear the same clothes and follow their styles. If the heroes of today for the American youngsters are limited only to rock stars, athletes and actors, the future does not look too bright.

The hero discussed in this article means a person ______.

A. who has done something brave   

B. who plays an important role in a play

C. whom people greatly admire     

D. who rides the waves and moves with the tides

What is true of the groups mentioned in this article?

A. They are not fright but are good-looking.

B. They are rich but are strict with themselves.

C. They are talented in some area but lead an indecent life.

D. They are perfect in every way.

American young people will not admire ______.

A. a university professor              B. a popular singer

C. a football player               D. a film actress

According to the writer, people should hold up as their model those______.

A. who are rich and wear the latest fashion clothes

B. whose personal life is good

C. who can express people’s feelings

D. who work in the interests of the people

       Every country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation, it will tell you the potential（潜势）of that nation.
If today in America, you ask the high school students to list their heroes, their choice would probably fall into three groups. The first group of heroes would be the rock stars —the people connected with rock music. There is no doubt that such people do have talent but one wonders if one should hold up rock stars as a model (推举…为榜样). The rock stars too often are involved with drugs and their personal life is not all that good. The rock stars are rich and wear the latest fashion styles. However, one should seek more in a hero than such things as money and good clothes.
A second type of hero for the American youth is the sports star. Again you have a person who has a great ability in one area — SPORTS. However, too often the personal life of the sports star is a bit of a mess. Too frequently drugs and drinking are a part of life of the sports star.
A third type of hero is the TV or movie star. This person may have lots of acting talent and is quite handsome. However, the personal life of too many actors is quite sad and they should not be held up as a model for young people.
Today, the rock star, the athlete and the actor all have become the models of the youth in America. Really, do you hear a young person say that his hero is a doctor, a teacher, or a scientist? These people are not rich and do not wear fashionable clothes. However, they are talented people who work hard to make the world a better place for everyone.
What is really sad is that the young try to imitate their heroes. They like to wear the same clothes and follow their styles. If the heroes of today for the American youngsters are only rock stars, athletes and actors, the future does not look too bright.
56. The hero discussed in this article means a person ______.
A. who has done something brave          B. who plays an important role in a play
C. whom people greatly admire            D. who rides the waves and moves with the tides
57. What is true of the groups mentioned in this article?
A. They are not fright but are good-looking.       B. They are rich but are strict with themselves.
C. They are talented in some area but lead an indecent life.   D. They are perfect in every way.
58. American young people will not admire ______.
A. a university professor           B. a popular singer     C. a football player     D. a film actress
59. According to the writer, people should hold up as their model those______.
A. who are rich and wear the latest fashion clothes     B. whose personal life is good
C. who can express people’s feelings             D. who work in the interests (利益) of the people
60. What is the writer’s attitude towards American youth’s admiration for their heroes?
A. He is understanding.      B. He is critical.     C. He is angry.        D. He is uninterested.

Every country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation, it will tell you the potential（潜势）of that nation.
If today in America, you ask the high school students to list their heroes, their choice would probably fall into three groups. The first group of heroes would be the rock stars —the people connected with rock music. There is no doubt that such people do have talent but one wonders if one should hold up rock stars as a model (推举…为榜样). The rock stars too often are involved with drugs and their personal life is not all that good. The rock stars are rich and wear the latest fashion styles. However, one should seek more in a hero than such things as money and good clothes.
A second type of hero for the American youth is the sports star. Again you have a person who has a great ability in one area — SPORTS. However, too often the personal life of the sports star is a bit of a mess. Too frequently drugs and drinking are a part of life of the sports star.
A third type of hero is the TV or movie star. This person may have lots of acting talent and is quite handsome. However, the personal life of too many actors is quite sad and they should not be held up as a model for young people.
Today, the rock star, the athlete and the actor all have become the models of the youth in America. Really, do you hear a young person say that his hero is a doctor, a teacher, or a scientist? These people are not rich and do not wear fashionable clothes. However, they are talented people who work hard to make the world a better place for everyone.
What is really sad is that the young try to imitate their heroes. They like to wear the same clothes and follow their styles. If the heroes of today for the American youngsters are only rock stars, athletes and actors, the future does not look too bright.
【小题1】The hero discussed in this article means a person ______.

A．who has done something brave

B．who plays an important role in a play

C．whom people greatly admire

D．who rides the waves and moves with the tides

【小题2】What is true of the groups mentioned in this article?

A．They are not fright but are good-looking.

B．They are rich but are strict with themselves.

C．They are talented in some area but lead an indecent life.

D．They are perfect in every way.

【小题3】American young people will not admire ______.

A．a university professor	B．a popular singer
C．a football player	D．a film actress

【小题4】According to the writer, people should hold up as their model those______.

A．who are rich and wear the latest fashion clothes

B．whose personal life is good

C．who can express people’s feelings

D．who work in the interests (利益) of the people

       Every country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation, it will tell you the potential（潜势）of that nation.

If today in America, you ask the high school students to list their heroes, their choice would probably fall into three groups. The first group of heroes would be the rock stars —the people connected with rock music. There is no doubt that such people do have talent but one wonders if one should hold up rock stars as a model (推举…为榜样). The rock stars too often are involved with drugs and their personal life is not all that good. The rock stars are rich and wear the latest fashion styles. However, one should seek more in a hero than such things as money and good clothes.

A second type of hero for the American youth is the sports star. Again you have a person who has a great ability in one area — SPORTS. However, too often the personal life of the sports star is a bit of a mess. Too frequently drugs and drinking are a part of life of the sports star.

A third type of hero is the TV or movie star. This person may have lots of acting talent and is quite handsome. However, the personal life of too many actors is quite sad and they should not be held up as a model for young people.

Today, the rock star, the athlete and the actor all have become the models of the youth in America. Really, do you hear a young person say that his hero is a doctor, a teacher, or a scientist? These people are not rich and do not wear fashionable clothes. However, they are talented people who work hard to make the world a better place for everyone.

What is really sad is that the young try to imitate their heroes. They like to wear the same clothes and follow their styles. If the heroes of today for the American youngsters are only rock stars, athletes and actors, the future does not look too bright.

56. The hero discussed in this article means a person ______.

A. who has done something brave          B. who plays an important role in a play

C. whom people greatly admire            D. who rides the waves and moves with the tides

57. What is true of the groups mentioned in this article?

A. They are not fright but are good-looking.       B. They are rich but are strict with themselves.

C. They are talented in some area but lead an indecent life.   D. They are perfect in every way.

58. American young people will not admire ______.

A. a university professor           B. a popular singer     C. a football player     D. a film actress

59. According to the writer, people should hold up as their model those______.

A. who are rich and wear the latest fashion clothes     B. whose personal life is good

C. who can express people’s feelings             D. who work in the interests (利益) of the people

60. What is the writer’s attitude towards American youth’s admiration for their heroes?

A. He is understanding.      B. He is critical.     C. He is angry.        D. He is uninterested.

 

Every country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation, it will tell you the potential（潜势）of that nation.
If today in America, you ask the high school students to list their heroes, their choice would probably fall into three groups. The first group of heroes would be the rock stars —the people connected with rock music. There is no doubt that such people do have talent but one wonders if one should hold up rock stars as a model (推举…为榜样). The rock stars too often are involved with drugs and their personal life is not all that good. The rock stars are rich and wear the latest fashion styles. However, one should seek more in a hero than such things as money and good clothes.
A second type of hero for the American youth is the sports star. Again you have a person who has a great ability in one area — SPORTS. However, too often the personal life of the sports star is a bit of a mess. Too frequently drugs and drinking are a part of life of the sports star.
A third type of hero is the TV or movie star. This person may have lots of acting talent and is quite handsome. However, the personal life of too many actors is quite sad and they should not be held up as a model for young people.
Today, the rock star, the athlete and the actor all have become the models of the youth in America. Really, do you hear a young person say that his hero is a doctor, a teacher, or a scientist? These people are not rich and do not wear fashionable clothes. However, they are talented people who work hard to make the world a better place for everyone.
What is really sad is that the young try to imitate their heroes. They like to wear the same clothes and follow their styles. If the heroes of today for the American youngsters are only rock stars, athletes and actors, the future does not look too bright.

1. 1.

   The hero discussed in this article means a person ______.

   1. A.
      who has done something brave
   2. B.
      who plays an important role in a play
   3. C.
      whom people greatly admire
   4. D.
      who rides the waves and moves with the tides
2. 2.

   What is true of the groups mentioned in this article?

   1. A.
      They are not fright but are good-looking.
   2. B.
      They are rich but are strict with themselves.
   3. C.
      They are talented in some area but lead an indecent life.
   4. D.
      They are perfect in every way.
3. 3.

   American young people will not admire ______.

   1. A.
      a university professor
   2. B.
      a popular singer
   3. C.
      a football player
   4. D.
      a film actress
4. 4.

   According to the writer, people should hold up as their model those______.

   1. A.
      who are rich and wear the latest fashion clothes
   2. B.
      whose personal life is good
   3. C.
      who can express people’s feelings
   4. D.
      who work in the interests (利益) of the people

       Every country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation, it will tell you the potential（潜势）of that nation.

If today in America, you ask the high school students to list their heroes, their choice would probably fall into three groups. The first group of heroes would be the rock stars —the people connected with rock music. There is no doubt that such people do have talent but one wonders if one should hold up rock stars as a model (推举…为榜样). The rock stars too often are involved with drugs and their personal life is not all that good. The rock stars are rich and wear the latest fashion styles. However, one should seek more in a hero than such things as money and good clothes.

A second type of hero for the American youth is the sports star. Again you have a person who has a great ability in one area — SPORTS. However, too often the personal life of the sports star is a bit of a mess. Too frequently drugs and drinking are a part of life of the sports star.

A third type of hero is the TV or movie star. This person may have lots of acting talent and is quite handsome. However, the personal life of too many actors is quite sad and they should not be held up as a model for young people.

Today, the rock star, the athlete and the actor all have become the models of the youth in America. Really, do you hear a young person say that his hero is a doctor, a teacher, or a scientist? These people are not rich and do not wear fashionable clothes. However, they are talented people who work hard to make the world a better place for everyone.

What is really sad is that the young try to imitate their heroes. They like to wear the same clothes and follow their styles. If the heroes of today for the American youngsters are only rock stars, athletes and actors, the future does not look too bright.

56. The hero discussed in this article means a person ______.

A. who has done something brave           B. who plays an important role in a play

C. whom people greatly admire             D. who rides the waves and moves with the tides

57. What is true of the groups mentioned in this article?

A. They are not fright but are good-looking.       B. They are rich but are strict with themselves.

C. They are talented in some area but lead an indecent life.   D. They are perfect in every way.

58. American young people will not admire ______.

A. a university professor            B. a popular singer     C. a football player     D. a film actress

59. According to the writer, people should hold up as their model those______.

A. who are rich and wear the latest fashion clothes     B. whose personal life is good

C. who can express people’s feelings             D. who work in the interests (利益) of the people

60. What is the writer’s attitude towards American youth’s admiration for their heroes?

A. He is understanding.       B. He is critical.      C. He is angry.          D. He is uninterested.

The computer is fast and hardly makes a mistake，while people are slow and make mistakes sometimes．That's what people often say when they talk about computers．For many years，scientists have been improving computers．Now a computer can do a lot of everyday jobs wonderfully．It is widely used in factories，hospitals，post offices and airports．A computer can report，decide and control in almost every field（领域）．With the help of a person，a computer can draw pictures，write music，talk with people，play chess，translate languages and so on．Many computer scientists are now thinking of making computers “think” like a man．Perhaps computers will one day really think and feel．Some people are afraid that one day computers will be too clever to listen to them．But scientists tell us that such thing will not happen．

1．The computer can work _________ than people．

A．more wonderfully                                 B．more slowly

C．more often

2．Computers can do _________ for people．

A．few jobs            B．all jobs            C．many jobs

3．What will perhaps happen in the future?

A．Computers can think like men and women．

B．People will no longer use computers．

C．Computers will only be used to talk with people．

4．The author of the passage mainly tells us something _________．

A．about the danger of the computer                 B．about computer scientists

C．about the computer

5．Which of the following is right according to the passage?

A．People are slow and full of mistakes when using computers．

B．Computers can translate language~ without people's help．

C．Computers will never be cleverer than people．

The computer is fast and hardly makes a mistake , while（然而） people are slow and make mistakes sometimes . That’s what people often say when they talk about computers. For many years , scientists have been improving computers . Now a computer can do a lot of everyday jobs wonderfully . It is widely used in factories , hospitals, post offices and airports . A computer can report , decide and control in almost every field . With the help of a person, a computer can draw pictures , write music , talk with people , play chess, translate languages and so on . Many computer scientists are now thinking of making computers “ think ” like a man . Perhaps computers will one day really think and feel . Some people are afraid that one day computers will be too clever to listen to them. But scientists tell us that such things will not happen . People are still cleverer than computer.

1.The computer can work ______ than people .

A. more wonderfully

B. more slowly

C. more often

2.Computers can do _______ for people .

A. few jobs B. all jobs C. many jobs

3.What will perhaps happen in the future ?

A.Computers can think like men and women .

B.People will no longer use computers .

C.Computers will only be used to talk with people .

4.The author（作者） of the passage mainly tells us something ________ .

A. about the danger of the computer

B. about scientists

C. about the computer

5.Which of the following is right according to the passage ?

A.People are slow and full of mistakes when using computers .

B.Computers can translate languages without people’s help .

C.Computers will never be cleverer than people .

When we create something，for example，a story，a picture，a piece of music，or a computer program，we also create our copyright．The copyright belongs to the creator，and he can do what he lies with it．He can sell the copyright to someone，or keep it himself．He can also make as many copies as he likes．

Many people，especially students，do not understand it．Sometimes they copy something for personal use．They make a copy of a song downloaded from the Internet，or they make copies of a computer program from a CD lent to them by a friend．

Although these personal acts of copying are illegal （非法的），most people do not think they doing anything wrong．They do not realize that they are infringing（侵犯） copyrights of others．More seriously，some companies make a large number of copies of videos，CDs，books，etc．，and sell them without buying the copyright．

The music and computer industries （行业） are losing millions of dollars every year，because people are illegally copying their creations．So far，a number of university students in the US have been taken away by the police for "piracy"，

1．The person who first _______a story has the copyright of it．

A．reads              B．writes             C．tells                D．hears

2．We can learn from the passage that ______

A．no one has got into trouble because of illegal copying

B．all people download songs from the Internet illegally

C．downloading from the Internet is a way of illegal copying

D．only university students have experience of illegal copying

3．People often make illegal copies of______

A．computers               B．CDs                 C．dollars             D．companies

4．Which is an example of "piracy"?

A．You study other people's artworks．

B．You sell your own copyright．

C．You copy a video downloaded from the Internet．

D．You give a computer program CD to a friend．

When visiting New York City with your kids，there are many things to do with kids that will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.

The Whispering Gallery

Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually makes people laugh. Once inside the gallery，place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person on the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.

E. 42nd St.

212一771一5322

grandcentralterminal. com

The American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits，permanent attractions bring the cool factor home to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and see the impressive dinosaur skeletons（骨架）．And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids about the fragility（脆弱）of the Ocean

Central Park West at 79th St.

212一769一5606

amnh. org

the Scholastic Store

Most parents want their children to read，and moreover，to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that wish a reality by publishing interesting，well-written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as“Clifford the Big Red Dog”，“The Magic School Bus，＂and“Harry Potter，”the Scholastic Store will delight your children.

557 Broadway

212一343一6100

scholastic. com

Ellen's Stardust Diner(小饭店)

The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads，grilled cheese，burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens，a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to this unique dining experience.

1650 Broadway，corner of 51st St.

212一956一5151

ellensstardustdiner. com

1.Which of the following websites helps kids learn about animals？

A. ettensstardustdiner. com.

B. grandcentralterminal. com.

C. amnh. org.

D. scholastic. com.

2.To develop your kids' interest in reading，you can bring them to＿．

A. the Whispering Gallery

B. the Scholastic Store

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner

D. the American Museum of Natural History

3.It can be learned from the passage that＿．

A. sound travels well in the Whispering Gallery

B. people can enjoy music in the Scholastic Store

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner mainly provides western food

D. the American Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years

 

When visiting New York City with your kids，there are many things to do with kids that will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.

The Whispering Gallery

Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually makes people laugh. Once inside the gallery，place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person on the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.

E. 42nd St.

212一771一5322

grandcentralterminal. com

The American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits，permanent attractions bring the cool factor home to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and see the impressive dinosaur skeletons（骨架）．And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids about the fragility（脆弱）of the Ocean

Central Park West at 79th St.

212一769一5606

amnh. org

the Scholastic Store

Most parents want their children to read，and moreover，to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that wish a reality by publishing interesting，well-written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as“Clifford the Big Red Dog”，“The Magic School Bus，＂and“Harry Potter，”the Scholastic Store will delight your children.

557 Broadway

212一343一6100

scholastic. com

Ellen's Stardust Diner(小饭店)

The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads，grilled cheese，burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens，a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to this unique dining experience.

1650 Broadway，corner of 51st St.

212一956一5151

ellensstardustdiner. com

1.Which of the following websites helps kids develop their interest in reading？

A. ettensstardustdiner. com.

B. grandcentralterminal. com.

C. amnh. org.

D. scholastic. com.

2. If kids want to learn about animals, parents can bring them to________

A. the Whispering Gallery

B. the Scholastic Store

C. the American Museum of Natural History

D. Ellen's Stardust Diner

3.It can be learned from the passage that ________．

A. Only if you speak loud enough can the other one hear you clearly in the the Whispering Gallery.

B. people can enjoy music in the Ellen's Stardust Diner

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner mainly provides western food

D. the American Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years

When visiting New York City with your kids，there are many things to do with kids that will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.

The Whispering Gallery

Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually makes people laugh. Once inside the gallery，place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person on the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.

E. 42nd St.

212一771一5322

grandcentralterminal. com

The American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits，permanent attractions bring the cool factor home to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and see the impressive dinosaur skeletons（骨架）．And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids about the fragility（脆弱）of the Ocean

Central Park West at 79th St.

212一769一5606

amnh. org

the Scholastic Store

Most parents want their children to read，and moreover，to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that wish a reality by publishing interesting，well-written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as“Clifford the Big Red Dog”，“The Magic School Bus，＂and“Harry Potter，”the Scholastic Store will delight your children.

557 Broadway

212一343一6100

scholastic. com

Ellen's Stardust Diner(小饭店)

The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads，grilled cheese，burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens，a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to this unique dining experience.

1650 Broadway，corner of 51st St.

212一956一5151

ellensstardustdiner. com

1.Which of the following websites helps kids learn about animals？

A. ettensstardustdiner. com.

B. grandcentralterminal. com.

C. amnh. org.

D. scholastic. com.

2.To develop your kids' interest in reading，you can bring them to ．

A. the Whispering Gallery

B. the Scholastic Store

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner

D. the American Museum of Natural History

3.It can be learned from the passage that ________．

A. sound travels well in the Whispering Gallery

B. people can enjoy music in the Scholastic Store

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner mainly provides western food

D. the American Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years

请阅读以下相关的职业或兴趣爱好:

A．The person works in a hospital emergency room. His/her job is to assist doctors to rescue patients who are seriously ill.

B．The person likes sports activities the most. For him/her, having sports activities is very interesting.

C．The person works for himself/herself at home. He/She writes for others.

D．The person doesn’t like other things such as gardening. But he/she really likes music, especially classical music.

E.     The person likes collecting all kinds of things, such as baseball cards and stamps.
F.     Many people may like collecting things, such as collecting cards or stamps. But he/she likes reading very much.
请阅读以下个人信息，然后匹配与他们相关的职业或兴趣爱好：
1. Mary: I never used to like stamp collecting. I read almost everything I can: books, magazines, newspapers. I go to the public library about twice a week. If you’d like to send me something, maybe books are my favorite.
2. Tom: My wife says I should take up gardening. We have a big garden and she loves working in it. But the truth is, it bores me. My friends and my wife think I’m really boring, because I’m always listening to music. I go to concerts all the time. I love Mozart and all that classical staff.
3. Mike: I don’t really like video games and that sort of things. I prefer being outdoors, hiking or playing sports. I always go out with my family playing baseball and stuff all the time. I think most sports are pretty interesting.
4. Lisa: I’m a free writer, and a lot of people think my job is easier because I don’t have to go to the office every day. And I don’t have to deal with office politics. But, you know, my job is very hard. I have to be very organized and much disciplined. And pretty self-motivated. And when I have a problem, there is no one around to help me.
5. Victor: My life is very stressful. In my working place, everyone is in a hurry and under tremendous pressure. The doctors are demanding, and there is always too much to do to save a dying patient.

请阅读以下相关的职业或兴趣爱好:

A．The person works in a hospital emergency room. His/her job is to assist doctors to rescue patients who are seriously ill.

B．The person likes sports activities the most. For him/her, having sports activities is very interesting.

C．The person works for himself/herself at home. He/She writes for others.

D．The person doesn’t like other things such as gardening. But he/she really likes music, especially classical music.

E.     The person likes collecting all kinds of things, such as baseball cards and stamps.

F.     Many people may like collecting things, such as collecting cards or stamps. But he/she likes reading very much.

请阅读以下个人信息，然后匹配与他们相关的职业或兴趣爱好：

1. Mary: I never used to like stamp collecting. I read almost everything I can: books, magazines, newspapers. I go to the public library about twice a week. If you’d like to send me something, maybe books are my favorite.

2. Tom: My wife says I should take up gardening. We have a big garden and she loves working in it. But the truth is, it bores me. My friends and my wife think I’m really boring, because I’m always listening to music. I go to concerts all the time. I love Mozart and all that classical staff.

3. Mike: I don’t really like video games and that sort of things. I prefer being outdoors, hiking or playing sports. I always go out with my family playing baseball and stuff all the time. I think most sports are pretty interesting.

4. Lisa: I’m a free writer, and a lot of people think my job is easier because I don’t have to go to the office every day. And I don’t have to deal with office politics. But, you know, my job is very hard. I have to be very organized and much disciplined. And pretty self-motivated. And when I have a problem, there is no one around to help me.

5. Victor: My life is very stressful. In my working place, everyone is in a hurry and under tremendous pressure. The doctors are demanding, and there is always too much to do to save a dying patient.

 

The people below are trying to choose which TV program to watch.Read the descriptions and help each person make the right decision.

__________1.Mary is a housewife.She likes cooking very much.She takes care of her two sons while his husband goes to work during the day.It brings her great happiness when she offers her sons delicious food.

__________2.Although Rob leads a quiet life in a small village,that doesn’t stop him from wanting to find out about the latest scientific development.

__________3.Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday.She has never learnt how to cook,so now might be quite a good time to find out!

__________4.Dan is interested in taking wildlife photographs and enjoys the kind of program which gives him a chance to see a professional photographer at work.

__________5.Ron’s wife is in hospital.He wants to find a program suitable for his three-year-old son while he gets on with the housework and prepares a meal.

A.TV1　7:20 p.m.Find out more about Australia’s animal life.This film was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known cameramen,Gougie Bond.He spent over 200 hours filming the birds,animals and dish that inhabit this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to our TV screens.

B.TV3　9:00 p.m.The popular science program is back with the latest in technology and medicine.This week,cars that run on sunlight and the story of one baby’s fight to live.

C.TV2　8:10 p.m.Do you to think what goes into the food most of us eat every day of the week?Tonight’s program takes a serious scientific look at the bread industry.Whether you bake your own bread or just enjoy buying it,this program will give you an interesting insight into something most of us eat every day of the week.

D.TV1　5:15 p.m.Busy parents?Bored children?Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else?This popular magazine program is for the under-fives.More music,fun,songs and games with Carla and Larry.

E.TV3　8:45 p.m.If you’ve always wanted to cook,it’s your chance to learn.In the studio are two chefs who will take you through some simple recipes step by step.This is a repeat of the popular series shown last year,and available from most good bookshops.F.TV9　6:00 p.m If you like travel,and if you are interested in China.Do not miss this programme.It is about the culture and travel in China.You will be deeply impressed by the beautiful scenery and the different customs from your own.

 

The people below are all trying to choose which TV programme to watch.  After the description of these people, there is information about six TV programmes A-F. Decide which programme would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 1-5 and then mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one programme which you do not need to use.

__________1.Although Rob lead a quiet life in a small village, that doesn’t stop him from wanting to find out about the latest scientific development.  

__________2.Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday. She has never learnt how to cook, so now might be quite a good time to find out！

____________3. Dan is interested in taking wildlife photographs and enjoys the kind of programme which gives him a chance to see a professional photographer at work.

_____________4. Gina is a music teacher. Although she prefers  classical music, she likes to follow the kind of music that interests the teenagers she teaches.

____________5.Ron’s wife is in hospital. He wants to finds a programme suitable for his three-year-old son while he gets on with the housework and prepares a meal.

               TODAYS  TELEVISION  PROGRAMME  PREVIEW

A.TV1 7:20 p.m. Find out more about Australia’s animal life. This film was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known cameramen,  Dougie Bond. He spent over 200 hours filming the birds, animals and fish that inhabit this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to our TV screens.

B.TV3 9:00p.m. The popular science programme is back with the latest in technology and medicine. This week, cars that run on sunlight and the story of one baby’s fight to live.

C.TV2 8:10p.m. Do you think what goes into the food most of us eat every day of the week? Tonight’s programme takes a serious scientific look at the bread industry. Whether you bake your own bread or just enjoy buying it, this programme will give you an interesting insight into something most of us eat every day of the week.

D.TV1  5:15p.m. Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else? This popular magazine programme is for the under-fives. More music, fun, songs and games with Carla and Larry.

E.TV3  8:45p.m. If you’ve always wanted to cook, now’s your chance to learn. In the studio are two chefs who will take you through some simple recipes step by step. This is a repeat of the popular series shown last year, and available from good bookshops.

F.TV3   7:40p.m. The latest new music. Pete Hogg looks at the best of the current rap, raga and new jack swing plus new video releases. This is the programme that tells you all about what’s happening on the music scene and brings you interviews with tomorrow’s young artists.