1 . Bill Gates was born in 1955. He grew up in Seattle, Washington. When he was young, he was good at science and maths. And he wanted to be a scientist.

Bill started to play with computers when he was 13. At that time, computers were very large machines. Once he was interested in a very old computer. He and some of his friends spent lots of time doing unusual things with it. In the end, they worked out a software program with the old machine. Bill sold it for 4,200 dollars when he was only 17.

In 1973, Bill went to Harvard University. He developed the Basic Language for the first microcomputer. In his third year, he left Harvard. Bill began his company in 1975 with his friend Paul Allen. They thought that the computer would be a very important tool in every office and in every home, so they began developing software for personal computers. They developed the software to make it easier for people to use computers.

In 1999, Bill wrote a book. In the book, he told people how computer technology could solve business problems in new ways. It was one of the best-sellers on The New York Times’ list. Bill Gates has many hobbies. He enjoyed reading very much. He also enjoys playing golf and bridge.

1. When did Bill begin to play with computers?

A．In 1968.

B．In 1966.

C．In 1965.

D．In 1972.

2. How old was Bill when he went to Harvard University?

A．17 years old.	B．18 years old.
C．19 years old.	D．20 years old.

3. Bill wrote a book about _______.

A．how to do unusual things

B．how to play computer games

C．how to work out a software program

D．how to solve business problems with the help of computers in new ways

4. We can learn from the text that _______.

A．Bill worked for Microsoft before he went to Harvard University

B．Bill sold his first software program for 420 dollars

C．reading is one of Bill’s hobbies

D．Bill began his company in 1976 with his friend

5. Which of the following is true?

A．Bill Gates developed the Basic Language for the first microcomputer.

B．Bill Gates enjoys playing computer games.

C．Bill Gates wrote many science books.

D．Bill Gates books are on the top of best-sellers.

2 . I have been in England three months now. I hope you don’t think I’ve forgotten you. There have been so many places to see and so many things to do that I’ve not had much time for writing letters.

I shall soon be starting my studies at King’s College. So far I’ve been learning about England and British ways of living. I won’t tell you about London. There are lots of books you can read and lots of pictures you can look at about this famous city. I’m sure you’ll be more interested to know what I think about life here.

I find some of the customs interesting. People here do not shake hands as much as we do in the mainland of Europe. During the first few weeks I was often surprised because people did not put out their hands when I met them. Men raise their hats to women but not to each other.

1. The writer came to London from _______.

A．Asia

B．the mainland of Europe

C．America

D．Africa

2. The writer did not write the letter earlier because _______.

A．she had forgotten her friend	B．she was lonely and sad in this strange land
C．she was too busy to write	D．she was too busy with her courses at King’s College

3. How does the writer feel about British ways of living?

A．Happy.

B．Angry.

C．Sad.

D．Interesting.

4. The writer came to London _______.

A．to make a living	B．to study
C．to learn British ways of living	D．for sightseeing only

5. Which of the following about people in England is true?

A．Men raise their hats to women but not to each other.

B．Men often shake hands with others when they meet.

C．Men raise their hats to all friends when they meet.

D．Men do not shake hands with friends when they meet.

3 . It was playing computer games ______took the boy a lot of time that he ought to have spent on his lessons.

A．that

B．what

C．which

D．it

4 . I have two grammar books, ______ are of great use.

A．all of which

B．either of them

C．both of that

D．both of which

6 . We trust you; only you can ______him to quit doing such silly things.

A．suggest

B．attract

C．advise

D．persuade

7 . ______to give up smoking, he threw away his ______cigarettes.

A．Determined; remained	B．Determined; remaining
C．Determined; remained	D．Determining; remaining

10 . I wonder ________ you could also give me more information about how to apply to be part of this festival.

A．that

B．if

C．what

D．which