Man has invented four kinds of satellites. The first kind of satellite studies the   1   of the earth . They are used to make maps . They also help countries to see where they may   2  oil or gold .

The second kind of satellite is used to guide ships and planes. A ship or a plane can 3 a message to the satellite , and satellite can find out   4   the ship or the plane is .

The third kind studies the weather. These satellites   5   clouds and strong winds moving across the earth . They warn countries to make preparations when very   6   weather is coming .   7   kind is used for communication. Telephone calls   8   countries can be sent by these satellites . Some can carry hundreds of calls at the same time . The call is sent to the satellite , then the   9   sends it to a station in the country and this country is being phoned . These satellites also carry pictures; they can receive and send about eight   10   at a time .

1. A. physics         B. chemistry     C. biology          D. geography

2. A. carry                B. find                   C. keep                 D. choose

3. A. write                B. take                  C. send                 D. bring

4. A. where            B. what                 C. which               D. that

5. A. have                 B. watch               C. notice               D. see

6. A. sunny            B. cool                  C. bad                   D. fine

7. A. The last            B. Another             C. One                  D. Any other

8. A. among                  B. along                 C. between            D. of

9. A. TV                   B. telegraph           C. telephone           D. satellite

10. A. plays               B. programs        C. films                 D. languages

This is News on the Hour, Ed Wilson reporting. The president and First Lady will visit Africa on a good will tour in May. They plan to visit eight African countries.

Reports from China say the Chinese want closer ties between China and the U.S. and Western Europe. A group of top Chinese scientists start its ten-nation tour next month.

In news about health, scientists in California report findings of a relationship between the drinking of coffee and the increase of heart diseases among women. According to the report in the American Medical Journal, the five-year study shows that: women who drink more than two cups of coffee a day have a greater chance of having heart disease than women who do not.

That’s the news of the hour. And now back to more easy listening with Jan Singer.

1. To improve the ties between China and the U.S. and Western Europe      .

A. China has expressed its strong wishes

B. China has given many reports to improve the ties

C. China will send some scientists to visit the U.S. only

D. some Chinese scientists will visit the U.S. and Western Europe

2. The news about health tells us that       .

A. no one should drink more than two cups of coffee a day

B. no heart disease will be found if people don’t drink coffee

C. women’s heart disease has a lot to do with their drinking coffee

D. the more coffee people drink, the more chance they’ll get to have heart disease

3. The passage is probably from       .

A. a book     B. a radio station      C. a diary     D. a Medical Journal

New York State has passed the USA’s first state law banning（禁止）motorists talking on cell phones . The ban will begin on November 1, although drivers caught using cell phones will be given only warnings during the first month.

First-time violators（違法者）will face a ＄100 fine . A second time call for a ＄200 fine and every violation after that will cost ＄500 .

At least a dozen localities have established（制定）bans , starting in 1999 ; and 40 states have had bans proposed but not passed . At least 23 countries, including the Great Britain, Italy, Israel and Japan , ban drivers from using cell phones .

There are about 115 million cell phones in use in the United States and more than 6 million in New York State.

“ To think that I’m not going to use cell phone when at the same time I can still use my laptop（手提電腦）, I still can read a paper , I can still change my pants while driving at 65 mph . I think there’s just something wrong , ” an official said .

Other critics（批評）noted other things like eating , drinking coffee and doing make-up while driving . They suggested that the ban include a broader range of things.

1. What does the underlined word “warning” mean?

A. The word that tells you not to do it again.

B. A textbook that talks about the law.

C. A lesson.

D. A ＄100 fine.

2. How much fine will a cell phone user receive if he has been caught using it four times while driving after November ?

A.＄500.     B.＄1000.     C. ＄1200 .     D. ＄1300 .

3. We can infer from this passage that       .

A. some developed countries forbid drivers using cell phones

B. the ban has been put into effect in most states in the U.S.

C. more people in the U.S. are against the ban than for it

D. over fifty localities or states ban drivers from using cell phones

“I’m hungry, ” said Kelly as she and Sheila walked home from school .

“You’re always hungry, ” Sheila said , “ We’ll have something when we get to my

house. ”

Kelly looked at Sheila, who was walking quickly down the sidewalk . Sheila had long, beautiful red hair and always wore nice clothes. Kelly had short hair and many of her clothes were hand-me-downs.

No one was home when they got to Sheila’s house. No one ever seemed to be home at Sheila’s house. Kelly had two sisters and a brother. “It must be amazing to have the whole house to yourself. I’m lucky if I can be alone for five minutes, ” said Kelly .

“Well, I can do whatever I want. Do you want to order a pizza? There’s nothing in the fridge. ” There was never anything in Sheila’s fridge.

“That’s okay， ” said Kelly . “ I have to go home for dinner soon . ”

“But I would go crazy if people were telling me what to do all the time.”

“Well, you’re lucky,” said Kelly . Sheila was lucky. She had perfect hair, perfect clothes, a perfect house. “I would give anything to be Sheila for just one day, ” thought Kelly .

The phone rang. “Hi, Mom , ” Kelly heard Sheila say . “ No, it’s okay. I understand. ” She hung up. “ My mom’s having dinner out again, ” she said . “ Are you sure you can’t stay for pizza? ”

“Sorry. I have to go or I’ll be late for dinner, ” said Kelly .

“Whatever. See you. ”

Kelly saw Sheila looking out of the window as she walked down the street. Suddenly, Sheila’s house looked very big, and Sheila looked very small.

1. Which of these sentences tells the difference between Sheila’s life and Kelly’s?

A. Sheila is from a big family and Kelly is from a small one.

B. Kelly has a big , caring family and Sheila is often on her own .

C. Kelly has perfect clothes and Sheila wears hand-me-downs.

D. Sheila and Kelly have similar family situations.

2. Which things about Sheila’s life does Kelly like?

A. Her house, her parents, and her clothes.

B. Her hair, her clothes, and her pets.

C. Her hair, her clothes, and her house.

D. Her clothes, her parents, and her pets.

3. What things about Kelly’s life might Sheila like?

A. The fact that Kelly has sisters to lend her clothes.

B. The fact that Kelly has caring parents who are there to take care of her.

C. The fact that Kelly has a big house and lots of time to herself.

D. The fact that Kelly gets to eat pizza almost every night of the week.

4. Why do you think the writer includes the final sentence of the story?

A. To show that Sheila lives in a big, beautiful house.

B. To show that Sheila gets to do whatever she wants.

C. To show that Sheila is happy.

D. To show that Sheila is lonely.

根據所給中文意思完成句子，每空只填一個詞。

1. 如果你們有什么問題，請隨時舉手。

If you have any questions, feel free to              your hands .

2. 無論他是怎么完成的，這都是一個巨大的成功。

   No matter how he did it, it was a               .

3. 幾年前，因為某種無人知曉的原因，這種稀有的鳥絕跡了。

   Several years ago a rare species of bird             for some unknown reason.

4. 據說這個島盛產鐵礦石。

   It is said that this island is              iron ore .

5. 那座舊橋上個星期被拆除了。

     The old bridge was              last week .

--Is that a          ?

--Yes, There are kinds of beautiful shoes in it. Let’s go and have a look.

A. fruit shop      B. clothes store

C. shoe store      D. book shop

The cake           good. I can’t wait to eat it.

A. feels            B. sounds           C. becomes      D. smells

--Mum, Mary bought a parrot yesterday, Could you please buy           __________for me?

--Sure, But you must take good care of it.

A. one  B. this     C. it       D. that

The boy was so attracted by the computer games that he forgot         _________else.

A. anything B. nothing    C. something  D. everything

It is quite hot these days. And today is         day.

A. hot      B. hotter   C. as hot as    D. the hottest