Microblog(微博) is used by more and more people in China. Do you know what it is?
　　Micorblog makes the people around the world to know each other better. It helps people to find the information that they need more easily, also to get some information about the world they did not know before.
　　Many famous people are using microblog now, including singers, TV hosts and artists. The first day of Chinese New Year in 2010，people on Sina Microblog sent 9873 microblogs to wish somebody a Happy New Year. Yao Chen became the queen(王后) of microblog because her microblog has over 1.3 million followers; Li Yuchun sent a microblog and got 11760 comments(评论) within 24 hours; Cai Kangyong, who is a famous TV host and famous writer in Taiwan, has 15143 more followers within 24 hours.
　　Why is microblog so popular? The most important reason is that it is convenient(方便的). People need not use too much time to write the articles to express(表达) their feeling. They can write at most 140 words, and then send it through computers or mobile phones onto the microblog. As soon as they send it, their followers will know. They can use it anytime, anywhere.
　　Many of my friends use microblog to share things with others. They can talk about what they see, hear and think in a sentence or a photo. Also, they can follow their friends’ or their favorite stars’ microblogs. They can even join in any discussion of anything. Microblog is very hit now!
　　Have you microblog today?
【小题1】According to the passage, ________________.

A．microblog can make people around the world to know each other better

B．you can write as many words as you like in your microblog

C．microblog is not very popular in China

D．microblog is only used by people under 18

【小题2】Yao Chen became the queen of microblog because _______________.

A．she sent a microblog and got 11760 comments

B．she is a famous actress in China

C．her blog has over 1.3 million followers

D．she has 15143 more followers within 24 hours

【小题3】 Microblog is very popular. The most important reason is that ____________________.

A．many famous people are using it now

B．it is convenient

C．people can share their photos with others

D．people can join in any discussion

【小题4】What can we do on the microblog?

A．We can join in any discussion of anything.

B．We can only get some information about the world we had known before.

C．We can write at least 140 words, and then send it through computers onto the microblog.

D．We can get answers to any of our questions.

【小题5】We can probably find this article in _______________.

A．a children’s story book	B．a clothing magazine
C．a newspaper	D．an exercise book

Scott was not happy. He had no money left to buy the new toy train he wanted. Suddenly,he had an idea! "I’ll ask my brother Alan if I can borrow some money. He always has money to lend peo­ple. "
Scott found Alan in his room. "Alan,may I borrow $20 from you to buy myself a new train?"
Alan replied,"I just spent all of my money on Mom’s birthday present. I have no money left. You are barking up the wrong tree. "
Scott was very disappointed. He decided to get a job. He went to many stores, but no one had a job for him. He walked and walked from store to store.
Finally,he got a job selling ice cream and he was very happy. "My feet are tired for walking all day,but I can get enough money for a toy train. "
【小题1】Why did Scott need to borrow money?
A. Because he needed to get a job.
B. Because he wanted to buy a new toy train.
C. Because he wanted to buy a present for his mother.
【小题2】The underlined( 划线) phrase "barking up the wrong tree" means______.
A. acting like a dog        B. asking the wrong person      
C. asking the right person
【小题3】According to the story, Scott might work in_______.
A. a dessert house  B. a book store   C. a clothing store
【小题4】What do you think of Alan?
A. He was unfriendly.    B. He was clever.   C. He was kind.
【小题5】What can we know from the story?
A. Scott could get a new train.
B. Scott didn't like his brother.
C. Scott's family was very poor.

For many American teenagers, having a part-time job is an important part of growing up. A part-time job can teach teenagers important skills like responsibility（责任）， independence（独立），teamwork and leadership.
Young people can expand(扩大) their social circles beyond their classmates by making friends with co-workers. And many teenagers find that earning their own money gives them a sense of pride and freedom.
The US Department of Labor allows teenagers to apply for jobs at the age of 14. Popular part-time jobs include working in ice cream stores, coffee shops, and clothing stores. During the school year, teenagers may go to work a few times a week after their classes get out, then work for longer on the weekends.
In the summer, top jobs for teens include working at camps, swimming pools and amusement parks. These jobs are great for young people who want to be active and have fun while making money.
A favorite job for many teens is babysitting(临时替人看小孩), and they can start before 14 if the parents agree. After the children are sleeping and before the parents come home, babysitters have lots of freedom.
As long as they stay in the house and make sure the kids are okay, babysitters can do their homework, enjoy a snack, watch TV, or talk on the phone with friends.
It can be stressful to balance school, homework, and a part-time job. Still, many American teenagers value their work experience and the skills they gain on the job.
【小题1】The author thinks a part-time job can teach teenagers many skills except _____.

A．responsibility

B．teamwork

C．leadership

D．organization

【小题2】American teenagers can work when they are _____ years old by law.

A．fourteen

B．thirteen

C．twelve

D．eleven

【小题3】Where do American teenagers like to work most in the summer?

A．At a shop.

B．In the office.

C．At a camp.

D．At a clothing store.

【小题4】American teenagers like to babysit because they _____.

A．can start before 14	B．can make more money
C．like to play with children	D．have lots of freedom

【小题5】We can infer that American teenagers _____ from the last paragraph.

A．enjoy working more

B．hate going to school

C．don’t have much homework

D．think that skills are important

For many American teenagers, having a part-time job is an important part of growing up. A part-time job can teach teenagers important skills like responsibility（责任）， independence（独立），teamwork and leadership.

Young people can expand(扩大) their social circles beyond their classmates by making friends with co-workers. And many teenagers find that earning their own money gives them a sense of pride and freedom.

The US Department of Labor allows teenagers to apply for jobs at the age of 14. Popular part-time jobs include working in ice cream stores, coffee shops, and clothing stores. During the school year, teenagers may go to work a few times a week after their classes get out, then work for longer on the weekends.

In the summer, top jobs for teens include working at camps, swimming pools and amusement parks. These jobs are great for young people who want to be active and have fun while making money.

A favorite job for many teens is babysitting(临时替人看小孩), and they can start before 14 if the parents agree. After the children are sleeping and before the parents come home, babysitters have lots of freedom.

As long as they stay in the house and make sure the kids are okay, babysitters can do their homework, enjoy a snack, watch TV, or talk on the phone with friends.

It can be stressful to balance school, homework, and a part-time job. Still, many American teenagers value their work experience and the skills they gain on the job.

1.The author thinks a part-time job can teach teenagers many skills except _____.

A．responsibility

B．teamwork

C．leadership

D．organization

2.American teenagers can work when they are _____ years old by law.

A．fourteen

B．thirteen

C．twelve

D．eleven

3.Where do American teenagers like to work most in the summer?

A．At a shop.

B．In the office.

C．At a camp.

D．At a clothing store.

4.American teenagers like to babysit because they _____.

A．can start before 14	B．can make more money
C．like to play with children	D．have lots of freedom

5.We can infer that American teenagers _____ from the last paragraph.

A．enjoy working more

B．hate going to school

C．don’t have much homework

D．think that skills are important

 

What is your favorite color? Ask famous persons like Cate Blanchett，Searlett Johansson and Bono，and maybe they will say“green．”That’s not because these artists particularly like the color green．Instead，they are interested in green fashion．
Green fashion is about making(and wearing)clothes that are good for humans，animals，and the Earth．In the past，green fashion made people think of hippies(嬉皮士)and ugly clothes．But today，green fashion is different．It is about looking good and caring about the Earth and other people．You can have interesting clothes and be green．
Around the world，green fashion is becoming popular．For example，the U．K．company
People Tree sells men’s and women’s clothing and accessories(饰品)．They are made from
natural fabrics(织物)like cotton and wool．Workers who make the clothes are from countries like Nepal，Kenya，and Bangladesh．People Tree pays the men and women good money for the clothes they create．
Singer Bono and his wife also started a clothing company called EDUN．When the clothes sell，EDUN uses most of the money to help people around the world．
【小题1】According to the passage，what is“green fashion”?

A．Wearing the color green all the time．

B．Making clothes from green trees．

C．Putting green make-up on your face．

D．Wearing clothes that are good for the Earth．

【小题2】Which sentence about green clothing companies is true?

A．Most use natural fabrics to make clothes．

B．Many do not pay their workers well．

C．They make clothes mostly for women．

D．Most of the companies are in Africa．

【小题3】According to the passage，what does EDUN do?

A．It teaches children to make clothes．

B．It sells clothes and uses the money to help people．

C．It gives clothes to poor people．

D．It makes expensive clothes for teenagers．