There ________ any computers on our desks.
A．is B．isn’t C．are D．aren’t
— When ________ Barb’s birthday party?
— It’s December 22nd.
A．are B．do C．does D．is
— Does the tiger come from Europe?
— No, it doesn’t. It comes from ________.
A．Chinese B．Asian C．Asia D．European
I like Britney Spears. She’s ________ favorite singer.
A．her B．my C．me D．you
In the UK, there are two different types of school. One is free for every child in the country; 41 kind makes you pay for your education.
The free schools are known as “state schools” and the schools that 42 are known as “public schools”.
The UK has many famous public schools, such as Eton (伊顿公学), Harrow (哈罗中学) and Winchester (温彻斯特中学). Children from around the world come to the UK to study at these schools. Prince William studied at Eton.
43 most kids go to state schools. Only about one in 10 goes to a public school. Fees (学费) at public schools can be very 44 . It can cost around 200,000 yuan for one year.
There are differences between state and public schools. Public schools generally attract better 45 , because they offer higher salaries（薪水）.
Because public schools have 46 money to spend than state schools, they also have nicer facilities (设施). Some have football fields, gyms and swimming pools for their students to use.
Facilities in state schools are not usually as good. They often have to 47 with other nearby schools.
Despite (尽管) these differences, kids learn the same things, whichever type of school they go to. 48 schools must follow the National Curriculum, which is set by the government. It 49 teachers what they must teach their students.
This means that whether you are rich or poor, you will still receive a basic level of 50 .
1. A. other B. others C. another D. the other
2. A. cost B. pay C. spend D. take
3. A. And B. But C. Although D. Besides
4. A. high B. low C. expensive D. cheap
5. A. students B. teachers C. professors D. visitors
6. A. less B. little C. much D. more
7. A. share B. talk C. play D. help
8. A. Every B. Some C. Most D. All
9. A. says B. asks C. tells D. allows
10. A. living B. work C. education D. study
M: What about your history class this afternoon, Millie?
W: We were supposed to have a history class, but Mr Johnson was ill 36 . So we had a geography class instead.
M: Your mother and I will go 37 on Saturday. Will you join us?
W: I’d like to, but I have to take an exam on Sunday. I think I’d better 38 at home and study. By the way, will you go climbing in the mountains?
M: Yes, why?
W: I know it’s summer 39 it can get quite cold in the mountains even in June, so bring a coat with you. You’ll need 40 in the early morning.
M: OK, we will.
1.A. in hospital B. in a hospital C. in a school D. at school
2.A. climbing B. climbs C. climbed D. walking
3.A. to stay B. stay C. not stay D. not to stay
4. A. and B. but C. so D. or
5. A. it B. that C. one D. ones
