Ann loves the underground (地鐵) in London. She always prefers to travel on the underground
because it is fast. She doesn't find it difficult now, as she has got used to (逐漸習慣) it. Ann knows
the underground map very well. Each line has its own color. For example, the Central Line (主干線)
is red, the Piccadilly Line (皮凱德里干線) is blue, and so on. Londoners always call the underground
"the tube" (meaning "underground") When you see the long tunnels (隧道) under ground, it isn't hard
to understand why. Yesterday Ann went home on the underground at about five o'clock in the afternoon.
She got a surprise. Since everyone was going home from work, the train was full.
      This was the "rush-hour", and it was a new experience (經歷) for Ann. There were a lot of people,
but trains came every minute. Everyone waited and didn't push. As the train was full, Ann had to stand,
but she didn't mind. In the train she saw a sign. It said: "Keep away from the Rush Hour." "I will, next
time." Ann thought.

1. Travelling in London _______.

A.Ann prefers the underground to buses
B. Ann prefers buses to the underground
C. Ann prefers bike to the underground
D. Ann prefers to walk under ground

2. It's easy for Ann to take London's underground because _______.

A.she lives near the underground in London.
B. she has a good knowledge of the underground map
C. each line has its own color.
D. there are signs everywhere in London

3. Why do Londoners call the underground "the tube"?

A. Because Londoners like to use the tubes?
B. Because London's underground has too many lines.
C. Because Londoners think the underground looks like the tube
D. Because London's underground is straight and long

4. The"rush hour" here means _______.

A. 沖刺時間
B. 忙碌時間
C. 高峰時間
D. 休閑時間

5. Ann decides _______.

A. that she will take a bus instead next time
B. that she will no longer take London's underground
C. to take the underground at this time next time
D. not to take the underground at this time next time

       Because earthquakes happen without warning, it's important totake steps now to prepare. Because
you don't know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies for your home,
workplace, and car.
       1. Water.
       A person needs at least l/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least l gallon of water per
person per day and be pre-pared for a 72-hour period. It is suggesLed that you buy botded water.
Keep bottlecl water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the "use by" date.
       2. Food.
       It's  always a practical idea to keep a supply of non-r)erishable (不易腐爛的) food on hand. Have
an enough supply of canned food,powdered milk, dried fruits, non-saltecl nuts and canned juices f'or at
least 72 hours.
       3. Flashlights( 手電筒) and spare batteries.
       Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car.  Do not use matches or
candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.
       Prepare a battery-powered radio and spare b.atteries. Most telephones will be out of order,  so
radios will be your best source of infor-mation.
       4. Clothes.
       If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.

1. Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake? 

A. Because earthquakes can be known bef'ore they hap-
B. Because earthquakes take place without warning.
C. Because earthquakes usually take place in the neigh-horhood.
D. Because it:s people's daily work to prepare the earth-quakes.

2. About the prepared water, which description is RIGHT? 

A. A person should prepare 0. 5 gallon of water for one day.
B. You'd better use your own containers to keep water.
C. You'd better open the bottled water when you buy it.
D. You shouldn't open the bottled water until you need it.

3. You should prepare all of the following except____________.

A. powdered milk          
B. fresh vegetables
C. dried fruits              
D. canned juices

4. According to the article we know that ___________.

A. we need to prepare some supplies only at home
B. a telephone is the most important prepared thing
C. flashlights but not matches are first used after earth- quakes
D. clothes are used to protect your head

5. If you live in a cold place, you should prepare                        

A. some warm clothes and bedding supplies
B. some hot water
C. some batteries
D. some flashlights

1. How many parts does the book have?

A. 1
B. 4
C. 18
D. 233

2. If you're interested in shopping you can read _____.

A. Chapter 3
B. Chapter 8
C. Chapter 16
D. Chapter 18

3. The book does NOT include _____.

A. help with European languages
B. information about visas
C. ideas about what to take on a trip
D. a section about traveling with pets

     Journalists are the people who collect information about what's happening and tell the public through
television, radio, newspapers, magazines or the Internet.
     A journalist's life is not as great as people think. Most journalists spend a lot of time reporting boring
stories. One of the exciting things about being a journalist is that journalists can suddenly find themselves
in the middle of exciting events. Their task is to collect facts and try to tell all sides of a story. This includes
interviewing people, getting materials, asking for experts and so on. After collecting information, reporters
organize their information and write it down. After they have finished writing, they give their work to editors
who review their stories and give advice.
     The journalists' job allows for a great deal of freedom. Although they make most of their interviews by
phone, and some even by e-mail, they are also often out in the street, talking to people. Their job is full of
changes, and journalists find themselves always in different places from one day to the next. On the other
hand, reporting is also a job that can influence your life. When an important thing happens on a weekend,
they will have to come into work and follow the story until it comes to an end.

What do journalists have to do before we can read or watch their work?
1._______________________________________________________________
2._______________________________________________________________
3._______________________________________________________________

     Read this dialogue between Karen Lu and Alice Evans on a daily television talk show called  "Our
World". Alice has recently travelled around India on an elephant.
Karen:Welcome to the programme. First of all, Alice, what gave you the idea to travel around India on
an elephant?
Alice:Well, it all started when I went to a photographic exhibition of elephants. Then, a few days later, I
started reading a book about an Englishman travelling all the way to India on foot. I suddenly had the idea
to travel on an elephant.
Karen: So what did you do next?
Alice: I rang a friend in India and told him 1 wanted to buy an elephant. He told me about the prices of
elephants. He said that 1 would need two people to help me: one person to cut the animal's food, because elephants can eat up to 200kg of food each day, and another person to drive the elephant.
Karen:Is it expensive to buy an elephant?
Alice:We bought a female elephant called Tara for about US$6,000.
Karen: Well, Alice, you'd found your elephant. What did you do next?
Alice:Next, we had to plan our route. As we had to sell Tara at the end of the journey, we decided to
travel to Sonepur in northern India where the world's oldest elephant market is located. The market lasts
for two weeks every year and elephants can never be sold there before the special date of 23rd
November. The whole journey would take about 64 days to complete.
Karen:I see. And did you have any problems on your journey?
Alice:Yes. a few, but nothing too serious. At the beginning, Tara hurt her foot. But that got better after a
week. The weather was very bad as well. And we often found uninvited guests in our tents-snakes-which made sleeping rather difficult!
Karen: That sounds awful! And what finally happened when you reached the end of your journey?
Alice: I had grown very fond of Tara, and I didn't want to sell her, even though I knew I had to. Luckily,
however, I met some old friends at the market. They were looking for an elephant for their national park. I knew that Tara would be safe in the national park, so I gave her to them. I was very sad to say goodbye.

1.Did Alice get the idea of traveling on an elephant from a film?
_________________________________________________________
2.How many people did Alice need to help her travel on an elephant?
______________________________________________________________
3.Why did they decide to travel to the elephant market in northern India?
____________________________________________________________
4.Alice mentions three problems they had during the journey, doesn't she?
______________________________________________________
5.Where did Tara go at the end of the journey?
_____________________________________________
6.What do you think of Alice's experience?
______________________________________________

      Mr. Jenkins is an active person. He was born in 1965. He likes to find how things work at every
moment. His star sign is cancer. He loves his home and family and likes to take care of others. He has lots of money and cooks well. However, he is a modest person. He loves life and has a good ______ of
humour. He likes chasing superstars, especially film and TV satrs.  “ I love Gong Li, the Chinese beauty, I’m the ____ age as her.” Usually he said  this before his workmates. Indeed he knows a lot about Gong
Li. Once his boss, Mr Green asked him , “What do you know about the Chinese actress Gong Li?” “ I 
love her “ her said, “She is a beauty and charm girl. I was as old as she . (2)在她進入電影圈之前，她全身地投身于表演訓練。And…”“Why do you love her , just because of the same age?” “No, no, Her beauty, charm and her talent in acting skills attracted my attention.” “Why not go to China to marry her?”  Everyone laughed. “Maybe I would , but she didn’t know me.” He smiled.
      Once a film director invited him to act in his play. (3)Mr. Jenkins was surprised and after reading the
play he insisted that he was the perfect man to play the lead role in that play. And the director agreed. But nobody has ever seen the film.
      Last week he felt a big stressed. He decided to do something to cheer himself up. So he coloured his
bedroom orange and since then he has worn the right colours to help himself . He is happy all the time.
Such is Jenkins.

1. 請在空格處填入合適的詞___________ ____________
2. 將劃線句子譯成英語                                                       
3. 將劃線句子譯成中文                                                       
4. 請在文中找出下句的同義句：
What’s your reason why you like her, only because she is as old as you?
                                           __________________________ 
5. 回答問題：What did Gong Li attract Jenkins’ attention.
                                                        ____________________ 

      There is a very interesting programme on CCTV-2. It's“Super Six and One”. It's my f  1   programme and this programme is a TV show. Many many people like the TV show. In this TV show , we can d _ 2_  and sing nice songs. And e  3   can be a superstar . Everyone can show his o_ 4_ her ability. It can make
people f _5_ happy and excited. Some people can get presents, t_ 6_ . .
      This TV s  7   is directed by Li Yong. He is a very f _8  and handsome man. I love him very much.
Last year, in China his p _9   were popular and famous.
      This is my favourite TV programme . Do you like ? I _10   you watch this TV show , you will be very happy everyday .