New rules and behaviour standards (行為規(guī)范) for middle school students came out in March. Middle
school is going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The best students won't only have high
marks. They will also be kids who don't dye (染) their hair, smoke or drink. The followings are some of the
new rules.
     Tell the truth. Have you ever copied someone else's work in an exam? Don't do it again! That's not
something an honest (誠(chéng)實(shí)的) student should do. If you have played computer games for two hours in your
room, don't tell your parents you have done homework.
     Do more at school. Good students love animals and care for other people. April is Bird Loving Month in
China. Is your school doing anything to celebrate? You should join! In that way, you can learn more about
animals and how to protect them. When more people work together, it makes it more fun for everyone. 
     Have you ever quarreled (吵架) with your teammates when your basketball team lost? Only working together
can make your team stronger. Be friendly to the people you are with. Try to think of others, not only yourself. 
     Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Maybe you'll discover
EarthⅡsomeday. Don't look down on new ideas. Everyone's ideas are important. You should welcome them,
because new ideas make life better for everyone.
     Protect yourself. Has someone ever taken money from one of your classmates? Don't let it happen to you.
If you have to go home late, you should let your parents know.
     Use the Internet carefully. The Internet can be very useful for your studies. But some things on the Internet
aren't good for kids, so try to look at web pages that are good for you. You can use the web for fun or
homework. If you can't find any good web sites for children, here are two: http: //kids.eastday.com;
http: //www.chinakids.net.com.
(     ) 1. The school new rules will help kids by telling them what is right and what is wrong.
(     ) 2. According to the passage, we know we should love animals and protect them.
(     ) 3. Good web sites for children can be a waste of time.
(     ) 4. As a student, we should tell the truth, even when we are wrong.
(     ) 5. The passage tells us the new rules and standards about how to be a top student.

    David and his brother Sam go to school on their bicycles in the morning. They don't come home for
lunch. They have lunch at school. In the afternoon, David likes to read books and Sam likes to play on
the computer. They have supper at home. They love their teacher and their teacher loves them. They are
very happy.

(     )1. David and Sam go to school by bus.
(     )2. They have lunch at school.
(     )3. David likes to play on the computer.
(     )4. Sam likes to read books in the afternoon.
(     )5. Their teacher loves them.

Dear Mike,
     We got your letter yesterday. Yes, we can visit you at Christmas. We thought to spend Christmas at
home, but now we are going to be with you. Jack will not be in school then.
     The weather in Chicago is cold, but it doesn't matter. Sometimes we like the snow.
     We got our plane tickets. We will get to your city on the 18th. We will stay with you for two weeks.
Is that all right with you?
     We'll take our favorite recipes (食譜), so we can have a nice Christmas dinner.
     See you soon. 
                                                                                                                             Love 
                                                                                                                             Mom and Dad
1. This letter is from Mike's _______.
2. In Chicago, it is _______ now.
3. Mike has a brother called _______. He is in school now.
4. Mike's parents will go to his city by _______.
5. His parents will come back on _______.

     Do you know how to write an English letter? When we write a letter in Chinese, we always put the date at
the end of the letter. But it is different in English. We have to put it on the top of the right corner. And above the
date, we also write the number of our house and the names of our street, city and country. To begin the letter,
we always use words like "Dear sir", "Dear Mr. / Miss / Mrs.…" At the end of the letter, we usually use words
like "Yours" "Yours ever" or "Truly yours". It is also different to write an English envelope (信封). If to an
American friend Jane Shute, write your name and address on the top of the left corner and write hers in the
middle. Now read the following envelope, please.
Qin Ling                                                        
No.11 Middle School                                  STAMP       
Zibo, Shandong, P.R.C. Miss
Jane Shute 65
King Street, New Town
Sydney, Australia

1. "We have to put it on the top of the right corner," The word "it" here means _____.

A. the date
B. the letter
C. the envelope
D. the passage

2. From the passage, we know when we write an English letter, we should put down our address            .

A. at the end of the letter on the left
B. at the end of the letter on the right
C. at the top of the letter on the left
D. at the top of the letter on the right

3. How do you begin your letter if you write to Peter White?

A. Peter
B. Mr. Peter
C. Dear Mr. White
D. Dear Sir Peter

4. To what country will the letter be sent?

A. P.R.C.
B. America
C. Australia
D. Sydney

5. Who writes this letter? _______.

A. Zibo
B. Qin Ling
C. MISS Shute
D. Miss Jane