23、Jack London was a famous American writer. He was born on January 12^th, 1876, in San Francisco, California. His family was very poor, so Jack had to leave school to make money. He worked hard in many different jobs.

Later, Jack returned to school, but he didn’t stay there long. In 1897, he went to Alaska to wash for gold. Then he went back home and started to write. His writings（作品）were successful, and he became rich and famous in his twenties（二十几岁时）.

Jack London was not a happy man. In poor health, he died in 1916 when he was only 40 years old.

1. Why did Jack London leave school when he was still a boy?  

A. Because he had a poor family. 

B. Because he didn’t like to go to school.               

C. Because his father was very bad.  

D. Because he was too young to go school

2. How old was Jack London when he went to Alaska? 

A. Eighteen years old         B. Twenty-one years old.

C. Twenty-four years old   D. Forty years old. 

3. What did Jack London get in Alaska?

A. Gold.                           B. Books.             C. Ideas.              D. Money

4. Jack London was famous for          .

A. his journey to Alaska      B. his hard work  

C. his writings                                             D. his different jobs

5. What does “died” mean?

A. One lived a poor life.         B. One enjoyed his life.

C. One took care of himself   D. One was not alive. 

22、In different countries, people have different ways to spend New Year’s Eve(除夕).

In Tokyo, people eat noodles on New Year’s Eve. This food is said to bring long life. Early the next morning, some Japanese families climb Mount Fuji. There they watch the first sunrise of the new year. 

In Rome(罗马), Italy, people throw out all the things they don’t like at midnight(午夜) on New Year’s Eve. The streets are full of old chairs, beds, clothes and dishes. 

In Madrid（马德里）, Spain, the New Year comes more quietly. People come to the main square(主要广场) and each holds a bag of grapes. As the clock strike twelve, the people eat grapes. What do people do on New Year’s Eve in your country?  

1.        on New Year’s Eve is said to bring long life in Tokyo.

A. Eating rice                                               B. Eating dumplings

C. Eating noodles              D. Eating grapes

2. Early the next morning, Japanese climb Mount Fuji to          .

A. exercise                                                  B. have fun

C. find something lucky    D. see the first sunrise of the new year

3.        , Italy, people throw out all the things they don’t like at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

A. In Japan                       B. In Rome           C. In Spain           D. In Tokjo

4. In Madrid, Spain, people spend New Year’s Eve by        on the main square.

A. eating noodles               B. eating grapes

C. singing and dancing       D. throwing out the old things they dislike

5. In this passage, the writer wants to tell us that        .

A. he ever went to Spain                          

B. he ever climbed Mount Fuji

C. he saw there were many old things in the street in Rome

D. people from different countries have different ways to spend New Year’s Eve

21、During the day we work and play, and at night we sleep. Our body rests while we sleep. In the morning we are ready to work and play again. Our body grows most while we are asleep. Children who are tired usually need sleep. We can get better at our lessons after we have had plenty of rest. Boys and girls who are eight or nine years old need ten hours of sleep every night. Our body needs plenty of air when we sleep. If we do not get enough fresh（新鲜的） air, we will feel tired when we wake up. While in bed we must not cover our head. Our lung(肺) needs to get enough fresh air. If we open our windows at night, we can have plenty of fresh air. Cool air is better than warm air. Boys and girls who want to be strong must get plenty of sleep. 

1. Our body grows most while we are        .

A. eating                           B. playing             C. sleeping            D. exercising

2. Too little sleep makes us        .

A. tired                             B. hungry             C. happy              D. grow

3. What may cause (促使) us to feel tired in the morning?           

A. Too much air during the sleep.      B. Not enough fresh air during the sleep.

C. Too much cold air during the sleep.  D. Too much sleep during the sleep.

4. How many hours of sleep should 9-year-old children have?           

A. 8 hours                        B. 9 hours            C. 10 hours          D. 11 hours

5. What doe s the lung need most?             

A. Fresh air.                      B. Covering.         C. Warm air.         D. Exercise.

19、Tara is       outgoing girl, and she likes playing       table tennis.

A. a, the         B. the, /          C. an, /           D. /, the

18、There are       sharks in the aquarium , but there aren’t       smart seals.

A. some, some              B. some, any          C. any, any            D. any, some

17、       Tony        a math test on Tuesday?

A. Do; has        B. Do; have      C. Does; has     D. Does; have

16、Look! Peter is       the popcorn into the bag.

A. put     B. puts    C. putting       D. to put