Dear Mom,

    I’m sorry that I can’t go back home for Mother’s Day next week.  On that day, I’ll have to go to an important meeting for my boss, who helps me a lot with my work and life here.  But I’ll find time to see you at home soon.

    Mom, thank you for everything you’ve done for Tim and me.  After Dad died ten years ago, you had to work in a supermarket in the daytime and in a restaurant at night.  But you always gave us two your love and care.  Though you don’t have to work now, I still remember your coming home and feeling tired many evenings.

    Tim is going to finish his studies next month.  He said he would move back from school and look for a job neat home.  I’m glad you won’t live by yourself anymore.  Let’s plan to take a trip in the near future.  It’s been years since the three of us took a trip together.

    Happy Mother’s Day.  I love you, Mom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Best wishes,

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　John

1.What can we learn about John’s mother?

(A) She lives by herself now.

(B) She still works day and night.

(C) She will make a plan to save money.

(D) She used to be too busy to care for her children.

2.What do we know from the letter?

(A) John has two brothers.

(B) John is unhappy with his boss.

(C) John has to work on Mother’s Day.

(D) Tim will leave home for his job soon.

3.Which is said in the letter?

(A) John’s father died at work.

(B) Tim will look for a teaching job.

(C) John bought a gift for his mother.

(D) John hopes to take a trip with his family.

Read the play and answer the questions.

Place: A child’s room with white walls, a white chair, and a white bed.  On the bed, there are some clothes.

Character: A doll, who looks old and dirty, is sitting on the bed and speaking.

The doll: She should be here soon.  We will play some games today.

(Three hour pass.  NO ONE knocks on the door.)

The doll: Just a few more seconds.  We might play “try-on-new-clothes” today.

(Five hours go by.  NO SOUND is heard.)

The doll: Maybe the school bus is late.  Soon she’ll be here, and we’ll sing and dance together.

(One day has flown away.  The doll is still sitting on the bed, waiting.)

The doll: Maybe tomorrow…  I’m sure she’ll come tomorrow, and then we’ll play.

(There in the room, the doll repeats the same story every day…  )

& play 剧本 character 角色

1.What happens in the play?

(A) A doll is changing clothes.

(B) A doll is talking to herself.

(C) A doll is singing and dancing.

(D) A doll is waiting for the bus to school.

2.What can we learn about the doll?

   (A) She likes to play by herself.

   (B) She is good at telling stories.

   (C) She lives in a room full of colors.

   (D) She has been forgotten for some time.

The Flying Hat Shannon Blackman

“The most sidesplitting story I’ve ever read.  I couldn’t stop laughing after I finished it.  Be ready to laugh your heart out.”

Willy King, Best Book winner

“It’s a story that makes you smile in your dreams.  Blackman’s excellent writing cheers you up.”

The tide, London

“One of the best-selling books of the year.  More than two million copies have been sold.”

The Sunday Reader, New York

“This book has become the talk of the country.  The story is making its way into movie theaters.  I can’t wait to see it!”

Marian Miller, author of Ms. Lilly

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1.Which is said about The Flying Hat?

(A) A movie about the story is coming out.

(B) The story is about a boy who has a magic hat.

(C) The writer started the book because of a dream.

(D) People can buy the book in different languages.

2.What does sidesplitting mean?

(A) Funny.          (B) Simple.        (C) Serious.       (D) Difficult.

Alice: Hi, Jerry, I heard you have fun with Peggy in Merry Park yesterday.

Jerry: Yes.  We had a great time there.  Why didn’t you come with us?  We got

there by bus in only ten minutes.

Alice: I know, but the ticket is more expensive on the weekend.  Also, I’ve been

there many times since it opened five years ago.  Did you try the Dandelion

Seat there?  It’s so popular that people have to wait for over an hour to get a

ride.

Jerry: You mean those flower-like umbrellas that fly high in the sky?

Alice: Yes.  I enjoyed riding on the Dandelion Seat and looking over the city.  It

was a great experience.

Jerry: Eh… I liked taking the train to get around the park better.  I don’t think it’s

fun to ride in the air.  I’d feel like I could fall down any time.

Alice: Maybe you would like it more at night.  It’s wonderful to see the beautiful

lights below your feet.

Jerry: Well… I’m afraid of high places.

Alice: Oh, I see.  That’s too bad.

1.What can we learn about Merry Park?

(A) It is newly opened.

(B) It is also open at night.

(C) It is across from Jerry’s house.

(D) It has the same ticket price every day.

2. What may the Dandelion Seat look like?

(A)          (B)    (C)     (D)

3.Which is NOT true?

(A) Alice went to Merry Park before.

(B) Jerry enjoyed going around Merry Park by train.

(C) Jerry would like to try the Dandelion Seat next time.

(D) Jerry and Peggy went to Merry Park on the weekend.