四、 阅读理解。(40分)

(A)

In America, street dancing is a great outdoor sport for young people to do with a group of friends. Many people brin g their radios out onto the streets, and then wait for others to join in.

Step 1

Wear comfortable clothes. Also wear comfortable running shoes that allow (允许) you to jump easily. Dancing needs a lot of movements , so it is smart to take care of your feet.

Step 2

Get some music that you can dance to and bring a radio or a CD player.

Step 3

Invite some friends to street dance. Put some music on and start dancing to it. Use your feet as much as possible and make quick movements.

Step4

Put your arms up to the right, and then move them quickly to the left while turning your body. This will make others start street dancing.

Step5

Try different movements if possible. Street dancing is all about free-style dancing. You can enjoy yourself while getting exercise by street dancing.

(   )1.Street dancing is a kind of      sport for young people.

A. indoor    B. outdoor   C. ball    D. difficult

(   )2.The underlined word “movements” means      in Chinese.

A. 转动      B. 活泼      C. 迁移    D. 方向

(   )3.If you want to street dance, you don’t need to       .

A. wear comfortable clothes    B. have a radio or a CD player

C. invite some friends         D. ask your parents to dance with

(   )4.Which of the following is NOT right?

A. Young people like to street dance.

B. When you street dance, you need music.

C. You must be careful with your arms while moving.

D. Move your arms quickly while turning y our body.

(   )5.The best title for the passage may be       .

A. How to street dance              B. Young people and street dancing

C. How many steps for street dancing  D. Street dancing in America

(B)

Mr. and Mrs. Brown have two children, Mike and Liz. The whole family are all busy, so they often leave notes for each other. Read these notes and answer following questions.

①3:30 p.m.

To Mike,

Mr. Tyler rang. No football practice today. I’m going to Donna’s house to play and be back at 5:00 p.m.

Liz

② 4:00 p.m.

To Liz,

It’s your turn to walk the dog. I have to do my homework after school. Remember to play with Teddy when you get home.

Mike

③6:45p.m.

Has anyone seen my tennis shoes? I’m in my bedroom doing my homework.

Mike

④9:00 p.m.

I saw your shoes this morning. They smelt terrible so I put them outside the back door. Good night, dears!

Mum

(   )6.When will Liz be back home?

A. At 3:30 p.m. B. At 4:00 p.m.  C. At 5:00 p.m.  D. At 9:00 p.m.

(   )7.Who should walk the dog today?

A. Mike.    B. Mrs. Brown     C. Liz    D. Mr. Brown

(   )8.What’s Mike probably doing at 6:50 p.m.?

A. Practicing football.      B. Going to Donna’s house.

C. Playing tennis.          D. Doing his homework.

(   )9.Where can Mike find his tennis shoes?

A. In his bedroom.          B. Outside the back door.

C. In the living room.        D. At Donna’s house.

(   )10.According to the notes, Teddy is          .

A. Mike’s mother.           B. Mike’s brother.

C. Mike’s football coach.     D. the dog in the family.