Be as Good as Your Words Japanese Prime Minister (首相) Junichiro Koizumi on April 22 apologized (道歉)
for his country's past in the wars. 
     "In the past, Japan did great damage (破壞) and brought suffering to the people of many countries, especially
those in Asia," he said.
     He was talking to 100 Asian and African leaders at a meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia.
     China and Japan are having a hard time these days. China is angry at Japan because Japan doesn't face its
past.
     For example, Japan started the war with Chian in the 1930s and 1940s. But one of its new history textbooks
says China started the war!
     Chinese Chairman Hu Jintao met Koizumi on April 23. Hu said China wanted to be friends with Japan. But he
 also told Koizumi that Japan needed to use history as a mirror (鏡子) and face the past.
     China and Japan are both important countries in the world .The two leaders agree a good friendship will be
good for both countries.
     The two countries sell a lot of goods to each other .Last year ,China overtook the US to become the biggest
trading partner (貿(mào)易伙伴) with Japan.
     Koizumi's apology is a good start. Now, it's important for Japan to match its words with action.
                                                                                        From the 21st Century 4-28-2005

1. What does the underlined word "suffering" mean?

A. Anger
B. Pain
C. Money
D. Change

2. China is angry at Japan because Japan _______.

A. is a developed country
B. started many wars
C. is not a good trading partner
D. doesn't face its past

3. From the news, we can know that _______.

A. Japan never keeps its word
B. China will get on well with Japan if Japan can keep its word
C. China doesn't care about its relationship with Japan
D. China and Japan will not get along well in the future

     New York State has passed the USA's first state law banning (禁止) motorists talking on cell phones.
The ban will begin on November l, although drivers caught using cell phones will be given only warnings
during the first month.
     First-time violators (違法者) will face a $100 fine. A second-time call for a $200 fine and every violation
after that will cost $500. At least a dozen localities have established (制定) bans, starting in 1999; and 40 states
have had bans proposed but not passed.
     At least 23 countries, including Great Britain, Italy, Israel and Japan, ban drivers from using cell phones.
     There are about 115 million cell phones in use in the United States and more than 6 million in New York
State.
     "To think that I'm not going to use the cell phone when at the same time I can still use my laptop (手提電腦), I can still read a paper, and I can still change my pants while driving at 65 mph. I think there's just
something wrong," an official said.
     Other critics (批評(píng)) noted other things like eating, drinking coffee and doing make-up while driving. They
suggested that the ban include a broader range of things.

1. What does the underlined word "warning" mean?

A. A word that tells you not to do it again.
B. A textbook that talks about the law.
C. A lesson.
D. A $100 fine.

2. How much fine will a cell phone user receive if he has been caught using
    it four times while driving after November?

A. $500.
B. $1000.
C. $1200.
D. $1300.

3. We can infer from this passage that _____.

A. some developed countries forbid drivers using cell phones.
B. the ban has been put into effect in most states in the U. S.
C. more people in the U. S. are against the ban.
D. over fifty localities or states ban drivers from using cell phones.

     Last month, Jenna and Barbara Bush, the former (前任的) first daughters, wrote a letter to Malia and
Sasha, sharing their advice on how to enjoy life in the White House. In their letter, Jenna and Barbara suggest
that "Four years goes by fast, so absorb (吸收) it all, enjoy it all!"
     They are taking the advice. Ten-year-old Malia plans to use Abraham Lincoln's desk for her homework.
She thinks that will inspire (激發(fā)) great thoughts. Seven-year-old Sasha is expecting (盼望) a dog after spring
break.
     But life as First Daughters won't be just fun and games. Although lots of people serve (服務(wù)) the president's
family. Malia and Sasha still have to do chores.
     In a recent interview, the Obama parents say the two girls set the table, make their beds, clean their rooms
and clear the dishes. They also have to practice piano every day. If they do all of their chores, their parents give
them a dollar (6.85yuan) a week.

請(qǐng)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容填空。
1.Jenna and Barbara wrote a letter to Malia and Sasha,sharing their advice on _____________.
2.Malia plans to ____________________________________.
3.Sasha is expecting ____________________ after the spring break.
4.List (列舉) the chores that Malia and Sasha have to do.
                                                                                           
5.If they do all their chores,their parents give them _____________ a week.