C. The most expensive food in Japan. D. Japanese food is very delicious.

(C)

One day, Jack’s parents told him that his grandpa would retire(退休 ) after working for forty years. Jack said in surprise, I’m only seven, so it means Grandpa has been…er…A really long time!”

His parents said,” yes. That’s why we are going to have a surprise party for him.”

Jack loved his Grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the position (职位)on that card, so he decided to get a new one for his grandpa.

When the big day came, Jack was ready. But he didn’t want to put his gift together with others. He carried it around with him the whole evening.

When all the other people left, he took his grandpa’s hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift.

His grandpa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now? ” “Sure!” Jack said excitedly.

As Grandpa opened the gift, tears came into his eye. Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got! They were business cards with his new position: “FULL-TIME GRANDPA”! Jack said, “Now your full-time job is my grandpa!”

“Well, how much do I get paid?” His grandpa asked, smiling. “As many hugs as you want!” With these words, Jack gave Grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means I’m the richest man in the world!” said Grandpa.

( )58. Who was going to retire ?

A. Jack’s grandma B. Jack’s grandpa C. Jack’s mother D. Jack’s father

( )59 What did Jack decide to do for his grandpa ?

A. To build a new position for him B. To draw a picture for him

C. To sing a song for him D. To buy a gift for him

( )60 Which of the following is TRUE ?

A. Jack was the first one to give his gift to his grandpa

B. Jack was the last one to give his gift to his grandpa

C. Jack gave his gift to his grandpa together with other people

D. Jack gave his gift to his grandpa together with his parents

( )61 Why were there tears in Grandpa’s eyes ?

A. Because he would lose his position B. Because he was not cared for

C. Because he was moved by Jack’s gift D. Because he was unhappy

(D)

Very hot weather is common(普遍) in many parts of the world. Although hot weather just makes most people hot, it can cause medical problems and death.

Floods, storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year. And we hear much about them in news reports. We usually hear little about heat, which experts say may be nature's most dangerous killer.

Health experts say that since the year 1900, very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event. One year — the unusually hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1, 700 deaths in the United States. In 1995, more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city — Chicago, Illinois.

Besides drinking lots of cool water, doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun, if possible. Wear loose(宽松的) and light-colored clothes. Wear a hat while in the sun. Eat fewer hot and heavy foods. And, when possible, cook foods during cooler time of the day. If possible, rest more often.

Health experts say these simple steps can prevent(阻止) the dangerous health problems caused by heat. They will prevent sickness, help you feel better and may even save your life.

( )62. Experts say maybe is nature's most dangerous killer.

A. heat B. a flood C. a storm D. an earthquake

( )63. About 1700 people died of heat in the US ________.

A. in 1900 B. in 1980 C. in 1995 D. in l980 and 1995

( )64. According to the passage, there are ________ steps to stop the dangerous health problems caused by heat in the passage.

A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9

( )65. The passage is talking about .

A. all kinds of terrible natural events in the world