1 . We were late as usual. My husband had insisted on watering the flowers in the garden by himself, and when he discovered that he couldn’t manage, he asked me for help at the last moment. So now we had an hour to get to the airport. Luckily, there were not many cars or buses on the road and we were able to get there just in time.

We checked in and went straight to a big hall to wait for flight to be called. We waited and waited, but no announcement was made. We asked for information and the girl there told us that the plane hadn't even arrived yet. In the end, there was another announcement telling us that passengers waiting for Flight L108 could get a free meal voucher (凭单) and that the plane hadn’t left Spain for technical problems. We thought that meant that it wasn’t safe for the plane to fly. We waited again for a long time until late evening when we were asked to report again. This time we were given vouchers to spend the night in a nearby hotel.

The next morning after a bad night because of all the planes taking off and landing, we were reported back to the airport. Guess what had happened while we were asleep! Our plane had arrived and taken off again. All the other passengers had been forgotten. You can imagine how we felt!

1. Before leaving for the airport, the author_____________.

A．helped water the flowers	B．found it hard to start her car
C．cleaned the garden by herself	D．made a phone call to her husband

2. Why didn’t the author’s plane take off on time?

A．The airport was too busy.	B．The weather was terrible.
C．Some passengers were late.	D．Something was wrong with it.

3. How did the author probably feel the next morning?

A．Lucky.

B．Excited.

C．Angry.

D．Nervous.

4. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．It is important to be a polite passenger.

B．A couple were left behind at an airport.

C．It is dangerous to travel around in a plane.

D．More and more airports provide a bad service.

2 . Teen peer pressure is the influence a teen's social group has on him or her.       1     But it can be an especially strong influence during the teen years when peers are very important to a teen's identity. This means that tens need to learn to recognize when it is positive and when it is negative.

Teen peer pressure is not always bad. Good friends can encourage teens to do well in school, take part in positive activities, eat healthy foods, and avoid drugs.     2    

Negative teen peer pressure is when teens feel pressured to do something that they know is wrong, such as smoking or stealing.     3    This is because they want to be liked or fit in, they are afraid of being made fun of, or they want to try something other teens are doing. Negative peer pressure will remain a part of a teen's life into adulthood, which is why it is important for teens to learn how to deal with it.

    4     Decide what your values and standards are. Choose good friends who share your values. Avoid situations where people are doing things you don't want to do.     5     You can come up with excuses if necessary. You can say that you don't want to get into trouble, or damage your body or mind. Talk to a trusted adult about the kinds of peer pressure you face and listen to their advice.

A．Practice ways to say no.

B．Peer pressure influences people for their whole life.

C．Even pressure to do good things can be bad for tens.

D．Teens may be forced to give in to negative peer pressure.

E．Here are some things that a teen can do to deal with peer pressure.

F．Peer pressure can be direct or indirect, but it is almost always present.

G．They also help teens learn better ways to communicate and work out problems.

3 . In the United States，many teachers keep fish，hamsters(仓鼠)，and other animals in their classrooms.Teachers say students learn important lessons from the animals.More than 70 percent of teachers who have classroom pets say the animals help students learn responsibility.Research also shows that classroom pets can reduce stress.

“Pets can comfort kids who are having a bad day,”says Lisa Robbins，who works fora group called Pets in the Classroom.

But others think pets should be expelled from classrooms. In January，the Durango School District in Colorado began following a no-pet policy(政策).Now animals can be brought into Durango schools for certain lessons，but they can't stay.Officials were worried that animals might create problems for kids with allergies(过敏症).They were also concerned about the animals getting proper care.

Here's what two of our readers think.

Having classroom pets gives students a fun way to learn about animals. In my class last year，we had a class pet named Elliot.Our teacher also used him to teach us about different subjects.For example，in math，we calculated (计算)how much it costs to feed Elliot for a year.

Pets also help kids learn how to work as a team. My classmates and I took turns feeding Elliot and cleaning his tank,

If teachers are worried about students with allergies，they could get pets that don't have fur.

—D' Lasia Mays，Texas

Classroom pets can take away valuable class time.Some students might have a hard time focusing on the teacher when there are animals in the room.

Plus，having a classroom pet can cause safety problems. You never know how an animal will react to students.Even a cute little hamster might hurt a kid who sticks his or her hand in its cage.

—Patrick McKinney，Ohio

1. What does the underlined word " expelled”in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Allowed.	B．Removed.
C．Protected.	D．Educated.

2. What has happened in Durango schools?

A．Classroom pets are not allowed at schools.

B．Animals are not allowed at schools.

C．Many teachers have pets without fur.

D．Many students are allergic to animals.

3. What does D' Lasia Mays think of Elliot?

A．He needs special training.	B．He needs more proper care.
C．He has educational value for kids.	D．He is not only lovely but very smart.

4. Who is against having classroom pets?

A．The author.	B．Lisa Robbins.
C．Patrick McKinney.	D．D' Lasia Mays’ teacher.

4 . His film is sure to win the award because it________ by most people.

A．thinks well of	B．is thought well
C．is well thought	D．is well thought of

5 . Let me congratulate ________ you ________ the birth of your daughter.

A．to; for

B．/; on

C．on; for

D．/; for

6 . The man put down the phone with a long face, obviously ________ about the information he received.

A．content

B．amazed

C．happy

D．upset

7 . After –school Activities

The Carnegie Center
251W.Second St.
(859)254-4175

Offering seasonal classes in reading, writing and math for children; monthly Family Fun and Learning Nights; writing, publishing and language classes for adults; author readings and other arts-related events. Many classes and events are free.

Boyd Orchards
1396 Pinckard Pike,Versailles
(859)873-3097

Enjoy a large playground with a 90-foot slide(滑坡)，five –floor treehouse, climbing walls and 40-foot small slide. Kids can feed animals in the animal center and pick fruits in season.

Collins Bowling Center
205Southland Drive/(859)277-5746
750East New Circle Road
(859)252-3429

Children always love bowling parties to celebrate their birthdays. Parties are priced per child and the charge includes bowling, shoe rental, free games of bowling, paper products and balloons. Food, drink and a game room are available(可获得的).

1. What can we learn about the Carnegie Center?

A．It offers only night classes.	B．It is designed for arts lovers.
C．It has weekly fun for families.	D．It teaches both kids and adults.

2. What is not included in the charge at Collins Bowling Center?

A．Birthday cakes.	B．Free bowling games.
C．Shoe rental.	D．Paper products.

3. Which number should you call if you want to taste fresh fruits?

A．(859)254-4175	B．(859)252-3429
C．(859)873-3097	D．(859)277-5746

8 . If I had found a good job, I ______ more money.

A．save

B．should save

C．saved

D．would have saved

9 .

The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie by Chavonne D. Stewart The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie is the first book in a wonderful children's books series, which is fun and exciting and also teaches kids valuable lessons. It tells the story of Amilya Rose Patterson, a creative eight-year-old with “can do” attitude and full of imagination, who is determined to set out on a new adventure, even if it means getting into trouble in the end and learning a lesson. Once she sets her mind to do something, nothing can stop her.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince, the most translated book in the French language, tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to explore the universe, learning the unexpected and unpredictable changes of adult behaviour through a series of his personal journeys to Earth and further adventures.

Chester and Gus by Cammie McGovern Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his test, though, it seems like that dream might never come true—until a family adopts (收养) him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus, who has autism (自闭症). But Gus acts so differently from anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester, and sometimes he doesn't even want him in the room. Chester is not sure how to help Gus since this isn't exactly the job he trained for—but he's determined to find it out and show he's the right dog for the job.

Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson The novel tells the story of two totally different little girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect (相交) one day, when a note falls into the wrong hands.

1. From whom can you learn how to achieve your goals?

A．Gus.	B．Emmie.
C．Katie.	D．Amilya.

2. Which book shows the exploration of the universe?

A．The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie.

B．The Little Prince.

C．Chester and Gus.

D．Invisible Emmie.

3. What do these four books have in common?

A．They are stories about children.

B．They are written for parents.

C．They are about popular people.

D．They are love stories.