Newspapers are very important in our daily life. Many people begin their day by reading the paper. In
this way they learn what is going on in the world. Sometimes, however, they didn't have the time to read
the news carefully and must be pleased with a quick look at the front page. At other times they may be in
such a hurry that they have time only to have a quick look at the headlines.
    There are newspapers to please every reader. In big cities there are many types with several different
editions (版) every day. In some towns there are fewer newspapers and perhaps only one edition each day.
In some places the paper is printed (印刷) weekly. 
    Most papers have several editions, especially on Sundays when the edition is larger than usual. There are
besides the front page with the most important news, the sports news, the amusement page, a business
page and so on.

1. People read newspapers to ______.

A. learn about the less important news
B. be pleased
C. learn about whatever they want
D. get some information

2. Reading the headlines, people can know ______.

3. In big cities newspapers are usually printed ______.

A. daily
B. weekly
C. monthly
D. yearly

4. Most papers have ______ on Sundays than usual.

A. more types
B. more pages
C. fewer types
D. fewer pages

A. the business page
B. the front page
C. the sports page
D. the amusement page

     Nowadays, in the United States and other western countries, some teens are choosing to become
vegetarians.  That is, they choose not to eat meat.  There are many types of vegetarians, some of whom
don't even eat animal products such as milk, eggs, or yogurt. Having balanced meals is very important,
especially for teens who are growing up. So why are they becoming vegetarians? Well, they choose to
become vegetarians for different reasons. The most popular reason is just wanting to be healthier.
     I decided to become a vegetarian when l was 10 years old,  and it was much easier than you might
think.  But as a vegetarian,I have had a difficult time getting the proper  nutrition. Most doctors and
scientists say that being a vegetarian is very healthy, but many people aren't choosing the correct food
to supplement the protein in meat.
     If you're thinking about becoming a vegetarian, make sure that you pay attention to your diet very
carefully.  And of course, pay special attention to your health when doing so. Being a vegetarian isn't
for everyone, so don't be discouraged if you can't give up hamburgers and meat dumplings! Vegetables
play an important role in people's daily meals, so even if you are not a vegetarian, they are still good for
you.

1. Some teens choose to become vegetarians mainly because_______. 

A.  they have no meat to eat    
B.  they want to keep healthy
C.  they only like vegetables    
D.  they can grow up quickly

2. If you decide to become a vegetarian, you should _______.

A.  eat only vegetables    
B.  do more exercise
C.  become more careful in everything    
D. get the proper nutrition

3.  Which is the best title of this passage?

A. Becoming a vegetarian    
B.  Eating no meat
C.  Paying attention to your diet carefully
D.  Protecting animals

     In the USA, there are many types of restaurants. Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can
find McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken in many countries around the world. You look at a
menu above the counter(柜臺), and say what you'd like to eat. You pay the person who serves you.
You take your food and sit down or take it away. There's no need to leave a tip"(小費)．
     In a coffee shop you sit at the counter or at a table. You don't wait for the waitress to show you
where to sit. She usually brings you coffee when you sit down, You tell her what you'd like to eat and
she brings it to you. You pay the cashier as you leave.
     In a family restaurant the atmosphere is casual, but the waitress shows you where to sit. Often the
waitress tells you her name, but you don't need to tell her yours. If you don't eat everything, your
waitress gives you a doggy bag to take your food home. You add an extra fifteen percent to the bill as
a tip．
     In top class restaurants, you need a reservation (預(yù)定) and you need to arrive on time. The waiter
shows you where to sit．If you have wine, he may ask you to taste it. You can only refuse it if it tastes
bad, or if you don't like it. When you get your bill, check it and then add fifteen to twenty percent to it
as a tip for the waiter．

1．There are _____ types of restaurants here．

A．three          
B．four            
C．five            
D．six   

2．You pay the person who _____ at the fast food restaurant．

A．brings food to you                    
B．tells you her name
C．shows you the seat                    
D．you talk to    

3．We should sit _____ in a coffee shop．

A．near the door                        
B．in the corner    
C．a(chǎn)t the counter                        
D．on the floor

4．In what kind of restaurant does the waitress often tell you her name?     

A．In a top class restaurant：              
B．In a fast food restaurant．  
C．In a coffee shop．                    
D．In a family restaurant．

5．How much do you need to tip in a top class restaurant?    

A．Ten percent．                        
B．Fifteen percent．
C．Thirty percent．                    
D．Forty percent．

     Many boys and girls love to watch TV. They spend many hours a day in front of the TV sets. But
many parents let their children watch TV only in special time.     TV shows aren't like books or movies.
There are many types of shows, such  as  sitcoms , soap  operas, sports shows , fashion  shows, etc. A  
child  can  learn  good  things and bad things from them. Some shows help children to understand the
news all over the world. Children don't have to go to the zoo to see animals. Boys and girls can see
sitcoms, sports shows and game shows at home. Some shows teach children how to cook or how to use
tools(工具) .     Many boys and girls think it is fun to watch TV ，but it is also fun to read books, friends. to play games or to visit.

1. Many boys and girls spend_____.

A. four hours on TV shows on Sunday
B. six hours on TV shows every day
C. many hours a day in front of the TV sets
D. two hours in front of the TV sets on weekend

2. Many parents_____. 

A. don't let their children watch TV
B. ask their children to watch TV
C. let their children watch TV in special time
D. ask their children to go outside on weekend  

3. From TV , boys and girls can_____.

A. learn good things and bad things    
B. learn nothing    
C. learn  good things    
D. learn how to use a computer  

4. Boys and girls like to watch TV because_____.  

A. it's fun    
B. they have nothing to do    
C. it's exciting    
D. it's boring

5. What does the writer think of the TV shows?  

A. They are good for children.    
B. They are bad for children.    
C. Some of them are good for children. Others are not.
D. They are very exciting.

     Nowadays, in the United States and other western countries, some teens are choosing to become
vegetarians. That is, they choosing not to eat meat. There are many types of vegetarians, some of whom
don't even eat animal products such as milk, eggs, or yogurt. Having balanced meals is very important,
especially for teens who are growing up. So why are they becoming vegetarians? Well, each person chooses
to become vegetarian for different reasons; The most popular reason is just wanting to be healthier.
     I decided to become a vegetarian when I was 10 years old, and it was much easier than you might think.
But as a vegetarian, I have had a difficult time getting the proper nutrition (營養(yǎng)). Most doctors and scientists
say that being vegetarians is very healthy, but many people aren't choosing the correct food to supplement
(補充) the protein (蛋白質(zhì)) in meat.
     If you're thinking about becoming a vegetarian, make sure that you look at your diet very carefully. And
of course, pay special attention to your health when doing so. Being a vegetarian isn't for everyone, so don't
be discouraged if you can't give up hamburgers and meat dumplings! Vegetables play an important role in
people's daily meals, so even if you are not a vegetarian, they are still good for you.

1. Some teens choose to become vegetarians mainly because _____.

A. they have no meat to eat
B. they want to keep healthy
C. they only like vegetables
D. they can grow up quickly

2. If you decide to become a vegetarian, you should _____.

A. eat only vegetables
B. do more exercise
C. become more careful in everything
D. get the proper nutrition

3. Which is the best title of this passage?

A. Becoming vegetarian
B. Eating no meat
C. Looking at your diet carefully
D. Protecting animals