*Question*
Laura Fagan is a British girl. She is 29 years old now. She has a special job. Her job is an offical cake-taster. She began to work two years ago. She loves her job very much. She needs to try as many as 20 desserts a day. She needs to travel to different cities to taste different desserts. Although the job seems to be great, it is hard. Usually , Laura begins tasting desserts as early as 8 a.m., and is still tasting new desserts at 6 p.m. before she goes back home. _ , the job hasn't made her too fat. She only worries about her teeth. " Of course I was afraid of becoming fat when I started the job, so I try to do exercise as often as possible. The main thing is my teeth. I don't think my dentist would be happy if I told him what I do, so I try to brush my teeth as often as possible." "When I tell people what I do, they say ' that's the best job in the world', and then they ask me what my favorite dessert is." Laura loves her job although it is hard. " I can learn about new trends in food. It is a hard job but someone has to do it." she said. Which of the following is TRUE ? A) Laura is very heavy because of her job. B) Laura doesn't love her job because it is hard. C) Laura often works for a long time every day. D) People all think Laura's job is very tired.
**Answer**
C

*Question*
Do you like children? Do you have free time in the afternoon? We need a babysitter for our son. He's five years old. The working time is Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 6:pm. ( $ 5 an hour) We need help with: Looking after our son; Reading to him; Playing with him. You must work at our house. We live in Changchun, near the Culture Square . Please call Mr. Green at 5638--2949. . The child in the ad is _ . A) 15 months old B) 15 years old C) 5 months old D) 5 years old
**Answer**
D

*Question*
Helping your child to read and write at home will improve your child's skills and confidence---it will also better equip them for learning in the classroom environment. Reading and writing skills are needed by every child in every subject in every year of their school life and outside school. As parents, you can play an important role in improving your children's literacy by practicing reading, writing, spelling and speaking with them outside school. This kit includes a number of tips on how to help. By listening, asking questions, giving information, and reading with your child outside school hours---you can make a difference. Students who improve their reading and writing will increase their vocabulary and their ability to use English correctly. This kit includes tips on how to help your child to read, write and spell, such as: reading aloud each night including children in everyday conversations listening to your child reading your child's writing using a dictionary encouraging your child to talk about events that don't involve the parents trying not to ask questions that require a "yes" or "no" answer practicing reading and writing by filling in forms, writing letters, sending cards, or e-mails. The Premier's Reading Challenge is also a wonderful way to encourage your child to read. You can help your child by encouraging him or her to join the Challenge and discuss the books they are reading. Which is the best title for the passage? A) Helping Your Child Read and Write B) How to Read and Write C) Practice Reading and Writing D) How to Teach Your Child
**Answer**
A

*Question*
It's Really a Miracle Mr. Brown works in New York and he brought his family to China last summer. They visited many places of interest and had a good time here. Before they left for New York, the Browns climbed the Great Wall. It was the greatest project over two thousand years ago. They took a lot of photos there and then they had a picnic under a big tree. Suddenly it began to rain and they hurried to the car. And when they returned to the hotel, they couldn't find the bag in which their expensive camera was. They were all sorry for it. They could buy another camera but had no time to go to the Great Wall again. They could not miss the plane! That evening they didn't have supper. Mr. Brown hoped to make them happy, so he said, "Well, let me tell you a story. An old man lived in a sixty-floor building. One day he fell down from it when he was cleaning the window. But he didn't hurt himself." "It was a miracle!" called out his children, "Why?" "Because he lived on the first floor!" They all began to laugh while two policemen with a bag came in. They said a Chinese boy found it under a big tree and he asked them to find out who lost it. "It's really a miracle!" the Browns said happily. What did Mr. Browns tell a story to his family for? A) He wanted to make his family happy. B) His children asked him to do so. C) He wanted to tell them a miracle. D) He liked telling stories.
**Answer**
A