Would you know what to do during a big earthquake (地震)? Scientists have some advice for us.
     If the ground begins shaking while you are driving, stop your car on the roadside and stay in it. If you are
in a tall building, don't use the lift and never jump out of the windows. When you are in a living room, find a
strong table or rush into a smaller room like washroom. Then lie down your body. Take care of your head.
When you are in a public place, like supermarket or cinema, don't crowd in jam (擁擠), or you may fall over
and get hurt. Cross your arms to protect yourself. You can also find a place to hide.
     After the main shake, quickly run out of the dangerous building for there will be small earthquakes. If you
are safe, remember not to engage the phone line, keep it free for rescue (援救) using. Don't go to the hospital
if you are not badly hurt, others will really need help. Take part in the rescue action if you can.

1. Who give readers the advice above?

A. Doctors.
B. Scientists.
C. Teachers.
D. Parents.

2. What should people do if they are driving when an earthquake happens?

A. Drive on quickly.
B. Take care of the car.
C. Stop the car on the roadside.
D. Jump out of the windows. 

3. Why does the writer say "Don't crowd in jam in public places"?

A. Because people can lie down easily.
B. Because people may get help quickly.
C. Because it can help avoid falling over.
D. Because it can help find a place to hide.

4. What does the underlined word "engage" in the last paragraph mean in Chinese?

A. 占用
B. 觸摸
C. 接通
D. 修理

5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the last paragraph?

A. Try to help the others if you can.
B. Stay in the dangerous building after the main shake.
C. Go to a doctor even though you are not badly hurt.
D. Keep making phone calls to tell your family that you are safe.

     It's easy to make you embarrassed (窘迫的)-You may run into the wrong classroom and everyone looks
at you. Or you have a piece of cabbage in your teeth! What do the American and British teens find
embarrassing and how do they react to it?
     One big embarrassing thing for them is answering personal questions. If you ask "How old are you?" or
"How much money do you make?", they'll get angry. It's polite to stop asking. If you meet someone for the
first time, talk about something not personal, such as your neighborhood or school. British people love to talk
about weather.
     British and American teens feel embarrassed if they still use their parents' money to buy clothes or have
to ask their parents before making a decision, because others will laugh at them.
     In some situations, if you look bad in public, don't worry. A child may forget and call his or her teacher
"mom" in class. A good laugh is a good way out of it! Sometimes you find that you don't have enough money
when you pay at the supermarket. Just put some things back quickly. If you explain too much, you'll attract
(吸引) a lot of attention!
     Honesty always works best. If you forget the name of a person, or don't know how to clean the toilet after
using it at your friend's home, just ask them about it.

1. The question "_____" may make British or American teens angry.

A. It's cold, isn't it?
B. How do you like your neighborhood?
C. How much money do you make?
D. What do you think of your school?

2. British and American teens like to _____.

A. buy clothes with their own money
B. laugh at each other
C. ask parents to make a decision
D. ask personal questions

3. You'd better _____ if you don't have enough money to, pay at the supermarket.

A. ask for a cheaper price
B. phone your parents
C. attract a lot of attention
D. put some things back quickly

4. The following embarrassing things are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT _____.

A. having a piece of cabbage in one's teeth
B. mistaking a stranger for an old friend
C. running into a wrong classroom
D. forgetting the name of a person

5. The passage is mainly related to (涉及) _____.

A. traffic
B. culture
C. environment
D. food

Dear Patrick,
     I got a new job today helping a nice family do the housework. In the Peterson family, there are 1______
(四) kids, two cats and two 2______ (鳥), so there's a lot to do. I have to cook a meal once a week. I've
already thought 3______ (關(guān)于) the first meal I will cook. I'll make a 4______ (水果) salad and if I have time
I'll also make a 5______ (蛋糕). After the meal, of course, I'll 6______ (洗) the dishes. During the day, I need
to make beds and do some 7______ (打掃). Then I have to do the weekly shopping and pick up the kids from
school and make sure they do their 8______ (家庭作業(yè)). Sounds like a busy day? There's more, much more.
Whew, I think it will take 9______ (更長久) than one day a week to 10______ (完成) all these chores.
                                                                                                                               Robert

     A little knowledge can make a difference at a time of life or death. Do you know what
to do if you find yourself in an earthquake?
If you are inside: 
● Quickly move under a strong desk, a strong table or along a wall. You can also go into
a small room like the bathroom. This will protect you from falling things.
Do not get into a lift.
● Don't stand near windows, large mirrors (鏡子), heavy furniture or fireplaces.
If you're outside:
● Move away from buildings and streetlights. These could fall on you.
● Squat (蹲下) and protect your head until the shaking stops.
After the earthquake: 
● Check, take care of injuries and help make sure people around you are all right.
● Watch out for aftershocks.
● Protect yourself by wearing long pants, a long-sleeved (長袖的) shirt and strong shoes.
● Listen to the radio for the latest information.

1. If you are in a tall building when an earthquake happens, you'd better _____.

A. run into a lift
B. not stay in the bathroom
C. stand near large mirrors
D. not stand near windows

2. If you are outside during an earthquake, _____.

A. you must move into a building
B. you cannot squat
C. you have to stop the shaking
D. you must move away from streetlights

3. After the earthquake, you should _____.

A. look after injuries
B. not help the others around you
C. protect yourself without wearing shoes
D. not listen to the radio for the latest information

4. The underlined word "aftershocks" in the passage means "_____" in Chinese.

A. 震感
B. 震源
C. 余震
D. 防震

5. The passage is mainly about _____.

A. what to do before an earthquake takes place
B. what to do if you are in an earthquake
C. how to escape from an earthquake when you're at home
D. how to predict an earthquake in the open air

     合理的飲食與我們的健康密切相關(guān)。下面是有關(guān)食物的四幅圖片，請你從A、B、C、D中找出與
第1-4各小題相對應(yīng)的圖片，然后請你用英語完成第5小題。
     
                    A                                   B                                  C                                   D

(     )1. Coco eats a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables. She thinks they're healthy and they taste good. She's
not keen (酷愛) on sweet things and she doesn't eat much fatty food.
(     )2. Twins love sweet things like cakes and chocolates. They know this kind of food isn't good for them,
but they can't resist them!
(     )3. Jay Chou says, "I'm afraid I'm keen on junk food-you know, quick, unhealthy food like hamburgers
or chips. A lot of people think it's revolting (厭惡的), but I like it. I don't eat many fresh vegetables."
(     )4. Jackie Chan says, "Crisps are my favorite, I suppose. I know they're bad for you, but they are
delicious especially cheese and onion ones."
(     )5. Please list two kinds of healthy food: __________________________________________________.

     No one wants to look silly or do the wrong thing at a new job. It is important to make a good impression
from the very first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place. It may be difficult to know
what to do. We have some tips for you to make it through the first day at a new job:
     # First impression can last forever. Make sure you make a good impression. Before your first day, find
out if your new job has a dress code (rules about what you can wear to work). If so, be sure to follow it.
Remember always to be neat and clean.
     # Get to work on time. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.
     # Pay attention to introductions. One of the first that your supervisor may do is to introduce you to co-
workers (同事). These co-workers will be important to you. They are the ones that will answer your questions
when the boss is not around.
     # Ask plenty of questions. Make sure that your supervisor has told you what is expected of you. If he or
she has not told you your duties, ask for a list. Set daily and weekly goals for yourself.
     # Never be the first to leave. Observe (觀察) what your co-workers do around quitting time. It doesn't look
good for you to be eager (急切) to leave.

1. Before you arrive at work, you should _____.

A. know your duties
B. dress in a right way
C. introduce yourself

2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. You should wear the most expensive clothes.
B. You should never be eager to go home.
C. You should know your duties.

3. According to the passage, the supervisor is mostly like your ______.

A. 同事
B. 鄰居
C. 指導(dǎo)者

4. How many tips did the writer mention?

A. 4.
B. 5.
C. 6.

5. What's the best title for this passage?

A. How to Find A Good Job
B. Tips on How to Work
C. Tips on the First-day Work

                              
     Ticket Code (代碼) Number:       100
     Name:                                       WEST 
     Movie:                                       MONKEY KING
     Show date:                                August 20, 2008
     Show time:                                6: 30 P M
     No of seats:                               3
     Seats:                                       14 15 16
     Total amount:                            Rs. 75
     Please bring print (打印) -out of the email when you come for the show and exchange it for tickets
at the reservation counter (門票預(yù)訂處). Please come half an hour before the show.

1. What may "WEST" be?

A. A theatre's name.
B. A movie's name.
C. A person's name.

2. What can we learn from the form?

A. A man wanted to sell his movie tickets.
B. A man ordered tickets.
C. A movie theatre made an advertisement.

3. How did the man buy the tickets?

A. By ordering them on the Internet.
B. By going to the theatre.
C. By ordering them over the phone.

4. How much does each ticket cost?

A. 100.
B. 25.
C. 75.

5. The man that received the e-mail was asked to _____. 

A. exchange the email for tickets before the movie begins
B. arrive at the movie at 6: 30 am on August 20, 2008
C. get some presents for free by taking a printed copy of the e-mail