Fouad sits in the cafe,listening to the sad music playing on an old tape recorder. The song seems to go on forever. Fouad thinks it's 1      ,but he doesn't want to hear it now. It's too sad for him. It makes him 2        of his uncle in Egypt who he hasn't seen for many years now.

  Fouad's father 3       a few months ago. After that,Fouad found that there were so many things that 4        had wanted to ask his father,but had never asked. He realized that he knew 5        about his own family,and decided to try and find out more about the place where his father had 6        up.

  He has now spent a couple of days 7        around Jerusalem with an old,torn photograph in his hand. The photograph shows the whole 8       ,his grandparents standing 9        at the center of a group of four children in front of a house on a busy street. Next to the 10        there seems to be a garden with what looks like olive trees in it. Fouad,11       ，can't find anywhere in this modern Jerusalem that looks much like the street or the house where the photograph was 12      He feels sadder than the sad song playing in the cafe,thinking now that he might never 13       the place where his father had been born.

  The 14       keeps,on singing her sad,sad song and Fouad decides to go back 15        the street.

(   ) 1. A. funny   B. beautiful   C. noisy   D. sad

(   ) 2. A. think   B. know    C.hear   D. dream

(   ) 3. A. moved   B. lived   C. traveled   D. died

(   ) 4. A. they   B. it   C. he   D. she

(   ) 5. A. little   B. much   C. some   D. none

(   ) 6. A. started   B. grown   C. brought   D. kept

(   ) 7. A. looking   B. turning   C. driving   D. walking

(   ) 8. A. people   B. school   C. family   D. group

(   ) 9. A. slowly   B. carefully   C. proudly   D. quietly

(   ) 10. A. house   B. trees   C. street   D. children

(   ) 11. A. luckily   B. besides   C. instead   D. though

(   ) 12. A. sent   B. made   C. taken   D. shown

(   ) 13. A. reach   B. find   C. leave   D. play

(   ) 14. A. music   B. play   C. song   D. singer

(   ) 15. A. onto   B. of   C. from   D. along

  I received a letter from a grandmother who told me about her four-year-old granddaughter Julia. Ever 1       Julia learned of Disneyland from TV,she has saved her coins (零錢) in a piggy bank hoping to visit there 2       Her parent surprised her with a trip when she was four,and they didn't ask her to use her own money！

  When Julia returned,it was 3        She decided to buy presents with her savings. But she also learned the matter on TV about a local 4        shelter called " The Road House."She curiously (好奇) asked her mother what "homeless" 5       and why those children needed coats and warm clothes. She couldn't seem to get the homeless off her 6       

  Her mother took her to the store to buy 7        Instead of buying for herself or her family,8       ，she decided to buy a warm coat,trousers and gloves for a little girl in the shelter. She also wanted to buy a doll,but when she discovered she didn't have 9        money,she left the doll behind.

  When Julia gol home,she chose one of her 10        dolls and put it into the box with the other things she bought that clay. She could 11        wait for Christmas!Julia was thinking about going to the shelter and giving her 12        chosen gifts to a homeless child. She was much filled with 13        at truly helping someone else.

  It's good for everyone to have a beautiful mind,but a( n) 14       greater gift is to have a beautiful heart. Young Julia has a beautiful heart. It is one 15       ,above all else,which makes beautiful people.

(   ) 1. A. since   B. when   C. once   D. before

(   ) 2. A. other day   B. some day

       C. many days   D. any day

(   ) 3. A. birthday   B. Christmas   C. workday   D. weekend

(   ) 4. A. poor   B. rich   C. homeless   D. broken

(   ) 5. A. stood   B. said   C. told   D. meant

(   ) 6. A. memory   B. people   C. mind   D. brain

(   ) 7. A. coat   B. trousers   C. presents   D. doll

(   ) 8. A. however   B. but   C. anyhow   D. anyway

(   ) 9. A. useful   B. many   C. enough   D. free

(   ) 10. A. cheapest   B. worst   C. used   D. favorite

(   ) 11. A. always   B. ever   C. hardly   D. sometimes

(   ) 12. A. worriedly   B. carefully   C. hard   D. thankfully

(   ) 13. A. joy   B. success   C. excitement   D. interest

(   ) 14. A. so   B. very   C. as   D. even

(   ) 15. A. scene   B. quality   C. show   D. experience 

  Months ago,lots of Beijingers were asked if they like firecrackers and 80% said "yes"！

  "I still haven't f 1       a better way to celebrate the Spring Festival than firecrackers," said Huang Hai,a manager.

  Liu Ting,a 14-year-old girl a 2       with Huang. "I like listening to the⁴ bang' of the firecrackers. It is big fun d 3       the Spring Festival. But I have to go to the c 4       with my father to light firecrackers. How I wish I could e 5       them near my home!"

  Now people are able to light firecrackers in Beijing city during the coming Spring Festival. Beijing officials made their final d 6       on Friday.

  Still,some people have w 7       .

  Some think safety is a big p 8       Liu Xuan,a teacher said, " Allowing firecrackers is dangerous. People can be injured while they are playing with firecrackers. And also it causes many f 9       every year."

  But the new law should make firecrackers s 10       than before. Experts are thinking about how to do so.

1. f       2. a       3. d       4. c       5. e         

6. d       7. w       8. p       9. f       10. s      

  Different things usually stand for different feelings. Red,for example is the color of fire,heat,blood and life. People say red is an exciting and active color. They associate red with a strong feeling like 1       . Red is used for signs of 2      ,such as STOP signs and fire engines. Orange is the bright,warm color of 3       in autumn. People say orange is 4        They associate orange with happiness. Yellow is the color of 5       People say it is a cheerful color. They associate yellow too,with happiness. Green is the cool color of grass in 6        People say it is a refreshing color. In general,people 7       two groups of colors：warm colors and cool colors. The warm colors are red,orange and 8      Where there are warm colors and a lot of light,people usually want to be 9        Those who like to be with 10        like red. The cool colors are 11        and blue. Where there are these colors,people are usually worried. Some scientists say that time seems to 12        more slowly in a room with warm colors. They suggest that a warm color is a good 13        for a living room or a 14       People who are having a rest or are eating do not want time to pass quickly. 15       colors are better for some offices if the people working there want time to pass quickly.

(   ) 1. A. sadness   B. anger   C. administration   D. smile

(   ) 2. A. roads   B. ways   C. danger   D. places

(   ) 3. A. land   B. leaves   C. grass   D. mountains

(   ) 4. A. lively   B. dark   C. noisy   D. frightening

(   ) 5. A. moonlight   B. light   C. sunlight   D. stars

(   ) 6. A. summer   B. spring   C. autumn   D. winter

(   ) 7. A. speak   B. say   C. talk about   D. tell

(   ) 8. A. green   B. yellow   C. white   D. gray

(   ) 9. A. calm   B. sleepy   C. active   D. helpful

(   ) 10. A. the other   B. another   C. other one   D. others

(   ) 11. A. black   B. green   C. golden   D. yellow

(   ) 12. A. go around   B. go by   C. go off   D. go along

(   ) 13. A. one   B. way   C. fact   D. matter

(   ) 14. A. factory   B. classroom   C. restaurant   D. hospital

(   ) 15. A. Different   B. Cool   C. Warm   D. All

  Once upon a time,there was a child ready to be born. So 1       he asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to 2       ,but being so small and helpless,3       am I going to live there?"

  "4       the angels,I chose one for you. She will be waiting for you and will take care of you," God replied.

  "But here in Heaven I do 5        else but sing and smile!That's enough for me to be happy."

  God said, "Your angel will sing and smile for you every day. And you will feel your angel's love and be 6       ”

  The child said , " And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me 7        I don't know the language that men speak?"

  God told the child , " Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweetest words you will ever hear,and with 8        patience and care,your angel will teach you 9       ."

  The child said, "I've 10       that on the earth there are bad men. Who will protect me?"

  God said, "Your angel will protect you 11        it means risking (冒著....... 的危險) her life."

  "But I will always be sad because I will not see you any more."

  "Your angel will always talk to you about 12        and in fact,I will always be next to you."

  At the moment there was much peace in Heaven,but voices from the earth could already be heard,and the child,in a hurry,asked , " Oh God,if I am about to 13        now,please tell me my angel's 14        ！”

  "It is not hard to remember, " God replied ―15      "You will call your angel Mommy."  

(   ) 1. A. every day   B. any day   C. one day   D. some day

(   ) 2. A. the earth   B. the moon   C. the country   D. the sea

(   ) 3. A. where   B. how   G. why   D. when

(   ) 4. A. Between   B. For   C. Among   D. With

(   ) 5. A. nothing   B. everything   C. anything   D. something

(   ) 6. A. lonely   B. happy   C. excited   D. surprised

(   ) 7. A. though   B. whether   C. after   D. if

(   ) 8. A. no   B. little   C. much   D. some

(   ) 9. A. where to go   B. how to speak

      C. what to say   D. which to choose

(   ) 10. A. heard   B. remembered   C. forgotten   D. said

(   ) 11. A. when   B. as soon as   C. since   D. even if

(   ) 12. A. me   B. you   C. us   D. her

(   ) 13. A. die   B. work   C. study   D. leave

(   ) 14. A. address   B. name   C. number   D. job

(   ) 15. A. angrily   B. sadly   C. softly   D. shyly 

 When you cough or sneeze,please turn your head away from others and cover your mouth with the full part of your hand. After that,you should say, "Excuse me. " This is a r 1       I set for my students.

  It is so simple,but many kids have never been t 2       to do this. In fact,I notice many adults cough and sneeze in public without p 3       a hand over the mouth. I hate traveling by subway in New York during the cold season,because it is certain that someone will stand right b 4      me and cough or sneeze on my neck.

  One important thing I point out to the kids is that after they sneeze or cough on their hands,they should wash their hands as soon as p 5       Or they will be passing those germs (細菌) along to e 6      they touch.

  In order to help the kids r 7      this rule,I tell them an old story. It says that when you sneeze,bad spirits (靈魂) will enter your body. But if you cover your mouth,you will k 8       them out.

  We say "God bless you" when someone sneezes in America,and in Germany you should say " Gesundheit" . Both expressions are s 9       if you don't cover your mouth in time. The kids love to f 10       out the origins (起源) of the expressions and it encourages them to put the advice to use more often.

1.r       2. t       3. p       4. b       5. p       

6.e       7. r       8. k       9. s       10. f       

  It was 3 o'clock in the morning when four-year-old Russell woke up to go to the toilet. His parents 1        in bed when he heard a noise in the living room and saw that a light was 2      He went downstairs. There he found two men. They 3      him his name,and told him they were friends of the family. Unfortunately,Russell 4       them.

  They asked him 5        the video recorder was. Russell showed them,and said to them he had a stereo and CD player,too. The two men 6        these to the kitchen. Russell also told them that his mother 7        her purse in a drawer in the kitchen,so they 8        that. Russell 9       gave them all his pocket money―50 dollars. They at last left at 10       They said, "Will you open the back door 11        we take these things to the car,12       we don't want to wake Mummy and Daddy up,do we?" So Russell opened the door for them. He then went back to the 13      

  His parents didn't know about the thieves until they got up at 5 ：00 in the morning.His father said , " I couldn't be angry with Russell because he thought he was doing the 14        thing."Fortunately,the police 15        the two thieves last week. You can read the whole story on today's newspaper,with the title, " The Thieves' Friend".

(   ) 1. A. were talking   B. were watching TV

       C. died         D. were fast asleep

(   ) 2. A. on   B. down   C. up   D. off

(   ) 3. A. told   B. asked   C. said to   D. showed

(   ) 4. A. told   B. believed   C. understood   D. liked

(   ) 5. A. what   B. where   C. how   D. which

(   ) 6. A. passed   B. drove   C. pushed   D. carried

(   ) 7. A. had   B. took   C. kept   D. forgot

(   ) 8. A. took   B. borrowed   C. used   D. brought

(   ) 9. A. even   B. still   C. really   D. ever

(   ) 10. A. 4：00 a.m.  B. 3:00 a.m.  C. 7：00 a.m.  D. 5:00 a.m.

(   ) 11. A. after   B. before   C. while   D. since

(   ) 12. A. but   B. although   C. because   D. so

(   ) 13. A. kitchen   B. toilet   C. living room   D. bedroom

(   ) 14. A. wrong   B. right   C. easy   D. difficult

(   ) 15. A. followed   B. checked   C. caught   D. stopped

  They were a happy family：four daughters were all in the same school in different grades. The 1      ,Janice,was in my class. The three older girls 2        the bus to school every morning,but Janice was always driven to school by her 3      

  One Friday,Janice's mother 4      a talk with me. She said in a soft voice, "My husband is going to Europe 5        for two weeks,and he insists that I go with him. I have tried to 6        over and over that Janice needs me here. But he thinks that she will be fine 7        me so I have no choice. I have told the babysitter that she is to drive her every morning. Will you please give Janice special 8        and help her?"

  I told her that we would make every effort to support Janice. I even volunteered to 9        Janice at her car so she would see a familiar face.   Janice's mother thanked me for my understanding.

  On Monday morning,10       a tearful and anxious child,I planned a special program of 11       and games. I waited outside to meet Janice,but just then the bus arrived and not three,but four girls 12        Janice skipped along joyfully,yelling " 13       " to her sisters as she ran with two friends into the classroom. I called Janice over to ask 14        the bus ride went. Impatiently she said , " Oh,I always wanted to take the bus with the other kids,but Mother needs to be with me. You see there won't be any more 15       ,so I have to be a baby a little longer. While she is away,I'll just ride the bus every day. I am five,you know."

(   ) 1. A. tallest   B. oldest   C. youngest   D. shortest

(   ) 2. A. caught   B. took   C. used   D. flew

(   ) 3. A. mother   B. father   C. teacher   D. brother

(   ) 4. A. paid for   B. cared for   C. set for   D. asked for

(   ) 5. A. on business   B. at work

       C. on show   D. in college

(   ) 6. A. say   B. tell   C. talk   D. explain

(   ) 7. A. with   B. off   C. without   D. about

(   ) 8. A. love   B. attention   C. thanks   D. hate

(   ) 9. A. greet   B. see   C. meet   D. watch

(   ) 10. A. expecting   B. waiting   C. wishing   D. hoping

(   ) 11. A. interest   B. art   C. fun   D. study

(   ) 12. A. got off   B. got on

       C. set out   D. set about

(   ) 13. A. hello   B. goodbye   C. sorry   D. thanks

(   ) 14. A. why   B. where   C. when   D. how

(   ) 15. A. boys   B. babies   C. girls   D. students

  Have you laughed today? It's good if you have because most people take 1 1       too seriously. Laughing is regarded as the best medicine in life. Those who always laugh are h 2       because laughing helps them relax.

  Although laughing can make a man happy,it is d 3      for many people to have a good laugh. Lots of people all over the world are j 4       laughing clubs. The aim is to laugh without any reason. The people in the clubs m 5       regularly,and do " laugh yoga(瑜伽) ”.It's actually a good way to p 6       laughing.

  Laughing is the language of the world. Laughing is one of the greatest gifts in the world. If we're not well,laughing helps us get well; if we are well,laughing helps us s 7      that way.

  Laugh,and the world will laugh with you. Use w 8       to make yourself laugh―movies,records,books,cartoons,jokes and friends. Give yourself permission to laugh,long and loud whenever anything f 9       appears before you. The people around you may think you're strange,but sooner or later they'll join you even though they don't know what you are 1 10       about. So always laugh,and your life will be much easier.

1.1       2. h       3. d       4. j       5. m         

6.p       7. s       8. w       9. f       10.1       

  I'm sure if you often listen to this program,you will know that it's time for our weekly competition. Last week's 1        of the two theater tickets was won by Lob Martin. Congratulations,Lob. I hope you've 2        your tickets by now. This week we are 3       a classical CD to the first listener who can name the piece of music and the person who 4        it.I'm going to play the piece of music in a few minutes,but 5       I do,you need to get a pencil and a piece of paper,as I'm going to give you some 6        which should make your job a little easier. Are you ready? Right. Now listen carefully,as you might be this week's 7        winner.

  Although the people who wrote the music was born in Italy,he spent most of his 8        in Spain. Have you got that? On to the second point：This is also a 9       play which has the same title as this music and which is usually performed in the open air in the summer. Any 10       yet? I should warn you that it's not that easy. Now for the next point：When this piece of music was first performed,many people in the audience got up and 11       . They thought the music was terrible and said it was a waste of their money. It's 12       really,when you think how 13        it is today. And now for the last point：Part of his music has been used for an advertisement which you can see on 14       ,in a lot of magazines and even on your cinema screen from next month. I'm sure when you hear the music,you'll know what the advertisement is 15       I'm not going to tell you what product it is,because that would almost give you the answer！

  So,that's four things to remember. If you can give us the answer,please ring 0103227580. And music is coming up now.

(   ) 1. A. prize   B. puzzle   C. information   D. contribution

(   ) 2. A. spent   B. deserved   C. received   D. noticed

(   ) 3. A. reporting   B. agreeing   C. becoming   D. offering

(   ) 4. A. preferred   B. wrote   C. quarreled   D. practiced

(   ) 5. A. because   B. until   C. unless   D. before

(   ) 6. A. sonata   B. friendship   C. help   D. secret

(   ) 7. A. correct   B. lucky   C. successful   D. rough

(   ) 8. A. life   B. composition   C. spirit   D. dream

(   ) 9. A. grateful   B. famous   C. modern   D. lively

(   ) 10. A. idea   B. question   C. thing   D. body

(   ) 11. A. walked out   B. enjoyed themselves

       C. fought together   D. fell off

(   ) 12. A. frustrating   B. amazing   C. developing   D. understanding

(   ) 13. A. painful   B. opposite   C. natural   D. popular

(   ) 14. A. museum   B. environment   C. television   D. radio

(   ) 15. A. in   B. for   C. near   D. across