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?
　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
 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
 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
　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.

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

Did you watch the 2012 London Olympic Games? If you did, you must know a person who changed men's swimming history of China and set a new world record for us. Yes, that's Sun Yang who gave us lots of surprise by winning two Olympic gold medals in swimming.

Sun Yang became the first Chinese male swimmer to earn a gold medal as he won the 400m freestyle with an Olympic record in London on July 28th, 2012.It is the first gold medal that a Chinese swimmer has ever won in the Olympic history. All of the Chinese are proud of him. He is the hero of the whole China.

Sun Yang was born on December 1st, 1991 in Zhejiang. He is 198cm tall and 89kg in weight. Sun Yang's hobbies are singing and reading. Sun Yang loved sports when he was very young. He kept training hard every day and that is why he has made such great achievements.

         Now nearly every Chinese knows him. When he goes anywhere, he must be followed by his fans, which makes his life less convenient and difficult, but he is very rich. So do you want to be a person like him?

1.Where were the Olympic Games held in 2012?

A. London.         B. Beijing.       C. Athens.      D. Sydney.

2.How many gold medals did Sun Yang win?

A. One.            B. Two.         C. Three.       D. Four.

3.What does Sun Yang probably do in his free time?

A. Swimming and running.           B. Singing and reading.

C. Playing chess and skating.         D. Playing football and basketball.

 

Amy's family has fun. They mail a diary(日记簿、日记) to each other. Everyone writes something in it. Amy's brother is open. He tells many things about his life. Amy's sister is Lazy. She doesn't write much. Amy's dad writes stories. Her mom is talkative. She writes a lot. Everyone enjoys the diary.

Hello, dear family! I am having a fun week here at The Mall. I had lunch with Pan and Jack on Monday. On Tuesday, I designed a new dress. Yesterday, Tom told me a funny joke. He always makes me laugh!	Hi, everyone! I made a chocolate cake yesterday. That’s Amy's favorite. I wish I could mail you a piece, Amy! It's really delicious. Today was warm and sunny. Your father and I went for a walk in the park. We also waited your Aunt Betty. She told us some good news. Your cousin John got a new Job! Oh, I'm writing too much, aren't I? We really miss you all. Take care!
Hi, all! Last week I was feeling sad. I had a bad day at work. My boss was angry at me. But the next day was better. I did a good job and my boss was very happy, so I felt better. Sometimes my work is hard. But I am really thankful for my job.
	Dear ones, let me tell you a story. A long, long time ago, A man lived a house on a hill. He had a candle. He lit the candle every night. Everyone could see the light. Then one night, something wonderful happened…
Hello! I miss you all. However, I don't have much time to write this week. I'll write more next time. Bye, everyone!

【小题1】Where do Amy's family members write their diaries?

A．On the same family diary.	B．On their own diaries.
C．On Amy's diary.	D．On Mother's diary.

【小题2】When did Amy design a new dress?

A．On Monday.

B．On Tuesday.

C．Yesterday.

D．Today.

【小题3】What does the brother think of his job?

A．The job makes him sad.	B．The job always gives him pleasure
C．The job is too easy.	D．The job is a challenge.

【小题4】What did the mother do today?

A．She made a chocolate cake.	B．She did nothing but walk in the park.
C．She got a new job.	D．She went for a walk and visited Aunt Betty.

【小题5】What's the best title for the passage?

A．Amy and her family.	B．Amy and her diary.
C．A family's diary.	D．Amy's father writes stories.

Li Na, a word-famous tennis player from Wuhan, never _______her dream, She has just set a new record in the 2011French Open.

A. gave away         B. gave up        C. gave out       D. gave in