初中英语阅读理解

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Have you heard about “Survival (生存) Holidays”? “Survival Holidays” is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.
The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (打扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, but children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even small danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in different times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
Is “Survival Holidays” for children or parents?
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Why do people like “Survival Holidays”?
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What do the children in big cities usually do?
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How do children feel when they are in danger?
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What can children learn in the survival activities？
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Jane was on her way home at around 6 o’clock. It was getting dark. As she drove into her community, she noticed a man.
She saw the man walking along the sidewalk next to some houses. He didn’t live in any of those houses. She had seen this man several times before. He looked like a criminal (罪犯).
She drove by him. He looked at her car as she drove by. She continued driving and watched him in her rear view mirror (后视镜). She got to the corner and stopped. She continued to watch him walking in her direction. Suddenly, he turned left up a driveway (车道). A red SUV was parked in the driveway right next to the sidewalk. She saw him walk up to the driver’s door and put his hand on the handle (把手). Then he returned to the sidewalk and went on to walk in her direction.
“What is that all about?” Jane wondered. Then she realized that he had tested the door to see if it was locked. “He is a criminal,” she thought. “That’s what he does. He just walks in our neighborhood looking for cars to break into.”
She called the police and described the man. The police officer said he knew who the man was. The people in the community called two or three times this week to report him walking by. But the police couldn’t arrest him for walking around unless they caught him with stolen things. “But he was testing that SUV door to see if it was unlocked,” she said.
“I’m sorry,” said the officer. “That’s not against the law. If you see him actually steal something, please give us a call.”

Is He a Thief
Background Information	It was getting _______. Jane was_______ home when she noticed a man who she had seen several times before.
Details of the story	The man	He was walking in Jane’s ________and then suddenly turned left. He walked up to an SUV, put his hand on the handle of the driver’s door and then _______ walking.
Jane	She ________ the man all the time. She thought he was testing if the door was ________, so she called the police. She ________ the man and his strange behaviour.
The police officer	He said he knew the man because he had been ________ two or three times. But the man’s behaviour couldn’t lead to the _______of him. He said walking around was not ________ the law.

The Queen Elizabeth and her sister Margaret had very different characters (性格): Elizabeth was very serious and tidy; Margaret was outgoing and headstrong. But they kept close her a lot of help.
Margaret was one of the few people who could lose their temper (脾气)with the Queen. Even as an adult, she would sometimes shout at her. Once she threw a dishcloth at Elizabeth's face when they had a picnic. But they never quarreled for long. To Queen Elizabeth, it was a sadness that her sister never found lasting (持久的) personal happiness. as sisters. When they were children, they depended on each other. They had lessons at home with their governess Marion Crawford. Margaret was often naughty. Elizabeth always protected her every time when she broke rules. When they grew up, Margaret has sad love stories and unhappy marriage. The Queen gave her a lot of help.

What kind of person was Elizabeth like? She was ________.

A．serious and tidy

B．outgoing and tidy

C．easygoing and headstrong

D．serious and headstrong

The word “governess” means ________.

A．服务员

B．家庭女教师

C．牧师

D．管家

Who had an unhappy family life according to the story?

A．Elizabeth.

B．Margaret.

C．Marion Crawford.

D．Both Elizabeth and Margaret.

According to the story, which of the following is not true?

A．The queen and her sister had quite different characters.

B．Elizabeth always protected her sister.

C．The sisters often fought each other.

D．Elizabeth felt sorry for her sister for her unsuccessful marriage.

What is the main idea of the story?

A．Elizabeth was a kind person.

B．The two sisters lived happily.

C．Margaret had sad love stories.

D．The two sisters had a very good relationship.

Shortly after Mary left the university, she went to travel in Canada. When she returned to New York, She told a lot of interesting things to her best friends, Jack. Jack was very interested in Canada from then on and decided to have a visit there.
The next summer vacation, Jack and Mary had a plan to go to Canada together. But her mother was seriously ill so she went to the airport to see her friend off.
When they got to the airport, Mary had to go to the washroom. After she came back, she couldn't find Jack because there were so many people in the airport. She looked for him everywhere, but it was hard to find Jack among the people.
Suddenly(突然), Mary saw Jack and she felt very happy then she shout, "Hi, Jack. Here, here!" At the same time, Jack wave(挥动)his arms, "I'm here!"
In 3 minutes, so many policemen came to the front of Jack and caught him, "Please come with me to the police office."
After the policemen found out the reason, they let them free. Why? Because the word "hijack" in the English has different meanings. If you want to know, you can look it up in the dictionary
Mary lived in______.

A．Canada	B．London
C．Toronto	D．New York

Mary couldn't go to Canada with Jack because______.
A she didn't want to go there again
B. she missed the plane
C. her mother was badly ill.
D. she was badly ill
Why was it hard for Mary to find Jack in the airport?

A．Because Jack was in the plane.

B．Because there were too many people.

C．Because he was in the washroom.

D．Because the policeman took him away from the airport.

The word "hijack" means ______ in Chinese.

A．劫机

B．喂,杰克

C．救命啊

D．揩油

Which of the following is WRONG?

A．Jack didn't go to Canada because of the policeman.

B．Jack and Mary planned to go to Canada together.

C．A lot of policeman came to the front of Jack because of Mary's shout.

D．After Mary got to the airport, she had to go to the washroom.

We're a bilingual (双语的) school for children of 6－15.We want a cook, a library assistant, a sports coach and a language teacher.

Job	Age	Language	Skill (技能)	Other term (条件)
cook	25－40	Chinese	can cook Chinese and western food	healthy
library assistant	20－35	Chinese, English	read different kinds of books	careful
Sports coach	20－40	Chinese, English	major in (主修) P.E.	healthy and strong
Language teacher		Chinese, English	major in English

Which of the following can go to Happy Middle School?

A．A four-year-old child.

B．A ten-year-old child.

C．A sixteen-year-old child.

D．A five-year-old child.

Happy Middle School doesn't want ________.

A．a cook	B．a nurse
C．a library assistant	D．a sports coach

Which of the following may not speak English?

A．The cook.	B．The library assistant.
C．The sports coach.	D．The teacher.

The cook can cook ________.

A．Chinese food	B．Western food
C．Chinese and western food	D．food

Which is not needed as a sports coach?

A．He majors in P.E.

B．He must be healthy and strong.

C．He can speak Chinese and English.

D．He can cook western food.

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Team spirit means the willingness of people to work together and help each other as part of a team. With this spirit, people try hard to make their team the best of all. Everyone has experienced team spirit one way or another, whether they were part of a team or saw a group of people cheer for their favourite player.
There are different kinds of team spirit. One kind is the connection between a team of people because their efforts and cooperation (合作) are necessary in reaching a particular goal. Another kind is when a group of people support a person or a team. Another is people's natural love for and pride in their country, when a whole nation cheer for its country in competitions. Team spirit can also he seen in the workplace or in some activities.
Team spirit creates various good effects. It creates friendship and trust between people who may not get along when they don't have such team spirit. There may also be bad effects. Too great team spirit may cause arguments or fights with other team members.
Some people don’t understand team spirit properly.  They think team spirit means having to become an official member of an organization, team or fan club. In fact, team spirit can be built anywhere-between friends, coworkers or even between two people sitting next to each other. You don’t have to be wearing the team spirit clothes. Anyone can show team spirit just by showing support for the goal.
What is team spirit?
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Which kind of team spirit in the passage do you have in your group work in class?
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What good effects does team spirit create?
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Where can team spirit be built?
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Why do you think team spirit is important? (并自拟一句话作答)
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A “Gap Year” is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. It is often spent travelling or working. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills.
Gap years are popular with European and Australian students, but remain less popular in America. However, in recent years, more and more American students are preparing for college by taking a gap year. The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows：
Learn about the World and Yourself
Although you don’t have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about the world and get to know yourself better.
Face Challenges and Have Fun
A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation_, but also a time to face challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isn^’t always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.
Save Money and Improve Your College Admission Chances
There^’s a common thought that gap years are only for rich students_, but it’ s not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save your money. Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals ran keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing.
Imagine an admission officer trying to admit (录取) only one between two students. Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?
A “Gap Year” means   ___   in the passage.

A．going abroad in a year for further education

B．travelling around the world in a year

C．taking a break before going to a university

D．doing a part-time job to make money during a vacation

Besides having fun, gap year students have to face the      .

A．money	B．information
C．vacations	D．challenges

Having a gap year may make you       .

A．become very rich

B．remain less popular

C．experience foreign cultures

D．have no chance to break

The last sentence implies(暗含) that       will probably be admitted by the admission officer.

A．either of the two students

B．the student with high grades

C．neither of the two students

D．the student with a gap year experience

Have you ever trained your brain（大脑）? Now there are some new suggestions, such as eating dark
chocolate and having cold meat for breakfast. You should also avoid watching soap operas, spending time with people who complain or follow fat-free diets, according to a new book on getting “brain-fit”.
Many of the suggestions in Teach Yourself Training Your Brain are surprising. The book says to read out loud while holding a baby. Writers Terry Horne and Simon Wootton say their advice is from the latest research by experts around the world.
“For years we have thought our brain capability (能力) is decided by our genes（基因）. But it’s now clear that it depends on our lifestyle. What we eat and drink, how we learn at school and what type of feelings we have are all important,” said Horne.
The book talks about the most up-to-date thinking in science about how diet, the environment, stress and other sides of modern life affect our brain capacity. It also offers advice and exercises. The book comes as more and more people are spending money on books, DVDs and computer games, which say to improve their brain’s capability.
Horne believes that people need to make changes to their lifestyles to increase their brain capacity Happiness, confidence and an optimistic nature help the brain, he added.
“So mix with people who make you laugh, or share the same interests as you. And avoid people who complain,” said Horne. “People who are negative will make you sad, which means you won’t achieve things.”
According to the book, which of the following isn’t good for training your brain?

A．Doing some brain games.

B．Eating dark chocolate.

C．Having cold meat for breakfast.

D．Watching soap operas.

What’s Horne’s attitude toward the brain capability?

A．It depends on what our genes are like.

B．It’s decided by our lifestyle.

C．It has nothing to do with schools.

D．It should follow the type of our feelings.

What’s the book Teach Yourself Training Your Brain mainly about?

A．How people’s brain capability works

B．Exercises to improve brain capability

C．Some scientific and healthy diets

D．How to improve people’s brain capability

From the underlined sentence, we can learn that __________.

A．more and more people are interested in reading

B．books can help people improve their brain capability

C．people are paying more attention to training their brain

D．there are many ways to train people’s brain

There are several ways you can find out about the countries and places you wish to visit. You can talk to friends who have travelled to the places. Or you can go and see a color film. Or you can read travel books.
It would seem that there are three kinds of travel books. The first are those that give a personal, subjective (主观的) idea of travels which the author has got himself. These books can be useful to you when you are planning your travels if the writers share their travelling experiences with others. The second kind are those books which give objective (客观的) information of things to be done and seen. If a cultured person has written such a book about the facts of a place, then it is even more useful. The third kind are those books which are called “a guide” to some place or other. If they are good, they will describe and explain the place in detail. Like the first kind, they can be interesting and exciting. But their main purpose is to help the reader who wishes to plan his travel in the most practical way.
Whatever kind of travel book you choose you must make sure that it does not describe everything as “wonderful”, “excellent” or “magical”. You must also keep an open eye on its date of publication because travel is a very practical matter and many things change quickly in the twenty-first century. Finally, you should make sure that it’s easy to find useful information for your travel.
The passage was written to introduce _______.

A．travel maps	B．travel books
C．travel films	D．travel places

The underlined phrase “ a cultured person” means a person with _______.

A．a good appearance	B．a good education
C．a lot of experience	D．a lot of money

The date of publication must be noticed because _______.

A．the prices of travel books may be different

B．the writers of travel books may be different

C．the information in travel books is always the same

D．the information in travel books is always changing

According to the passage, it is best to read _______ before travelling to a place of interest.

A．the first kind of travel books

B．the second kind of travel books

C．the third kind of travel books

D．some travel articles in newspapers

Old George bought the black gloves for just $35 ten years ago. They were made of lamb skin, soft and warm and very strong. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material. These gloves never lasted longer than three years. He first decided to buy the expensive gloves, because they would make him feel nice in front of others.  George never let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves, so they looked new. Losing this favourite thing was almost like losing a child to him. Bad luck! George lost his expensive gloves on New Year’s Day....
Back home, George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do without a pair of gloves. If he bought cheap ones again, he would have to replace (换) them very soon. If he bought a new leather pair, it would cost $50 now. He was sad that people no longer returned things they found on the road.
After the holiday, poor George decided to buy another leather pair. Before boarding the subway, he went into Value Mart again to see if his gloves had been returned to the Lost and Found Office(失物招领处). “What colour are they?” the woman in the office asked again. “Black,” he gave the same answer.
She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of men's leather gloves. “Are they?” “Yes! Those are mine!”
George explained, with great joy in his eyes.
Why did George decide to buy the expensive gloves?

A．Because they were black.

B．Because they made him feel good before others.

C．Because they have a long history.

D．Because they are much cheaper.

The leather gloves looked new after years because ____.

A．George took very good care of them

B．they were soft and warm

C．they were expensive

D．George washed them with water.

About old George, which of the following is true?

A．He was a very rich man.

B．He never bought cheap gloves.

C．He believed somebody would return the gloves to him.

D．He hadn’t expected to get his gloves back.

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“Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?" says Wang Lin, 28, a writer in Beijing.
Taobao, China's largest online shopping site (网站）, has become an important part of Wang Lin's life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.
A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young workers. More women shop online than men. Clothing and home-use products are the most popular on line.
It was reported that more than 250 billion yuan was spent on online shopping last year, 80% through Taobao.
Taobao means “looking or treasure” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD players.
You may question the security(安全) of online shopping, Wang Lin said, “It's very safe and convenient. Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the products. "
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
What is Taobao?
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Who are the most online shoppers?
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Why does Wang Lin like online shopping ?
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What can you do if you want to return the products?
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How much did people spend on line shopping through Taobao last year?
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I try to be a good son, but no matter how hard I try, my parents never seem to be satisfied. They think I should eat healthier food, should wear cleaner clothes, and I should get better grades. And according to them, my hair should be shorter, my room should be neater, and my friends should be more polite when they come to visit. You know it isn't easy to be a teenager.
We try to be good parents, but no matter how hard we try, our children never seem to be satisfied. They think we should wear more fashionable clothes, we should buy a faster car, and we should listen to more beautiful music. And according to them, we should be more patient when they talk about their problems, we should be more friendly when their friends come to visit, and we should be more understanding when they come home late on Saturday night. You know it isn't easy to be parents, either. Do you and your parents also have such problems?
Well, why don't you take a walk and have a talk on Saturday? May 15th is the International Day of Families.  On that day, people around the world give thanks for good things about their families and work on family problems.
A study last year showed that many Nanjing families had the same problem like this. The children, 12 to 15 years old, didn't like talking with their parents much. They weren't happy at home. Of course, lots of kids have the same feeling like that. But you and your parents will be much happier if you can be friends. Parents are the closest people to you in the world. They love you just because you're their child. And they would do anything for you.
What problem are the boy and his parents facing?

A．They have no house to live in.

B．The boy can't go to school because of money.

C．They have difficulty in communicating and understanding each other.

D．The parents worry about their son's friends.

Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage?

A．The boy thinks it hard to be a teenager.

B．The boy thinks it easy to get better grades as what their parents hope.

C．The parents think it's easy to be parents.

D．The parents think they should be strict with their son.

What does the boy want his parents to do?

A．To listen to his excuses when he comes back late.

B．To be more patient when he talks about his problems.

C．To wear more fashionable clothes when his friends come to visit.

D．To listen to more beautiful music with his friends.

Why do people usually take a walk and have a talk on May 15th?

A．Because it is Saturday that day.

B．Because on that day, people around the world will come back home for a meeting.

C．Because both parents and children are very happy on that day.

D．Because it's the International Day of Families and people work on family problems on that day.

Which is a good way for children to get closer to their parents according to the passage?

A．To eat healthier food and wear cleaner clothes.

B．To get high grades and cut hair shorter.

C．To stay and chat with their parents as often as possible.

D．To make more friends and come home early.

The English Fashion recently asked people about their wonderful ideas and plans about things they could do. The magazine asked people the following question: "If you had all the money you wanted, what would you like to do?" About 500 people answered the survey question.
Almost half (49%) of the people in the survey said they would buy material things such as a bigger house or a better car. One fifth (20%) of the people said they would travel to the interesting or famous places. 17% answered that they would give money to someone else. They would donate money to a charity or to help poor people. More than half of the rest of the people(about 10%) said they would give money to help medical research. All the other people in the English Fashion survey said they would save money in the bank. They said they didn't know what they would like to do right now, but perhaps in a few years they would find a good use for the money.
"Lots of people think that if they buy bigger and better things, they will feel happier," said Dr. Mary Wilson, a sociologist at City University. "However," she said, “ this feeling will not last long. After a while, they won't be satisfied with them any longer. " Dr. Wilson thinks the happiest people are those who make a change in people's lives that will last into the future. She thinks those people who give money to someone else or to medical research are thinking beyond themselves and their own needs at the moment. If they had all the money they wanted, they would make a difference in the world.
What is the English Fashion?

A．A sociology book.	B．A magazine.
C．A newspaper.	D．A TV program.

Which of the following is a material thing?

A．A big car.	B．A holiday to Europe.
C．Medical research.	D．Terrible disease.

How many ways would people like to do with the money in Paragraph 2?

A．4

B．5

C．6

D．3

What does the underlined phrase "this feeling" refer to?

A．The feeling of travelling.

B．The feeling of donating.

C．The feeling of shopping.

D．The feeling of saving money.

Who did Dr Wilson think were the unhappiest people?

A．The people who would save the money for the future.

B．The people who would give the money to a charity.

C．The people who would give the money to medical research.

D．The people who would spend the money on material things.

Enjoy wonderful programmes on Hello TV
7.00 a.m.-8.00 a.m.
Follow Billy
As Billy grows up, his tail is becoming longer and longer. He is worried about it very much and wants to ask someone for help. It is said there is an old man in the forest. He has magic power to do everything. Billy decided to visit him. You can have an adventure (冒险) in the forest with Billy and learn some useful English vocabulary from it.
10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m.
Best Friends
It is about two kids ----Jane and Alice. They are good friends and always trust and support each other. After watching this drama series, you will know the magic of friendship.
5.00 p.m-6.30 p.m.
World Sport
This is a sports round-up for kids. It covers the recent important sporting events. There are also interviews with some young sports stars. They are hard-working and full of dreams. By answering questions on the phone, you can get some sports posters.
What kind of TV programme is Best Friends?

A．A documentary.	B．A chat show.
C．A drama series.	D．A cartoon.

If someone wants to learn English, which programme is the best?

A．World sport	B．Best Friends
C．Hello TV	D．Follow Billy.

What might be the main character in Follow Billy?

A．A boy	B．A girl
C．A monkey	D．An old man

What does Best Friends want to tell us?

A．Jane and Alice are twin sisters.

B．Jane and Alice have no other friends.

C．Jane and Alice have magic power.

D．The importance of having a close friend.

According to the TV guide, which of the following sentences is true?

A．Best Friends is shown at night.

B．Billy is worried about the old man so he goes to visit him.

C．We can see some players in World Sport.

D．You can get sports posters by answering Billy's questions.

Do you know what Oscar is? When did it start? Maybe you can find the background of the awards in the following passage.
The awards started in 1929. Their full title is “The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards”. The Academy is a group of people who have worked in the film industry for many years. They decide who will receive the awards. The awards are often referred to as the “Oscar”. This is a nickname given to the awards by a lady called Margaret Herrick. She was once the director of the Academy and she once said that the little gold statue reminded her of her uncle Oscar!
The Oscar is always an exciting event. Each year, at least one unusual thing happens. When the Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni won an Oscar for best foreign film, he danced on stage! When Gwyneth Paltrow, the star of Shakespeare in Love won the Oscar for best actress, she could not make her acceptance speech because she was crying so much with happiness!
In 1987, Roberto Benigni won the award for best director for a film about the last emperor of China. Since then, Chinese film and actors have started to make an impact at the award. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was a huge success and it won the award for best foreign language film in 2001. It also won several technical awards for its amazing “flying” people. We expect to see more awards for Chinese film in the near future.
It’s time for the Oscar again. Once more, the stars will dress up in their finest and go to Kodar Theater. There, they will find out who had won the awards for best actor, best actress and best director. Millions of people watch the awards every year to find out who the winners are. Some people watch it to see the stars crying and laughing as they receive their awards.
Who give the awards?

A．In 1927.

B．Oscar.

C．The Academy of Nicknames.

D．A group of people who have worked in the film industry for many years.

What did Gwyneth Paltrow win an Oscar for?

A．Best Director.	B．Best Foreign Film.
C．Best Actress.	D．Best Actor.

Which Chinese film won an award for best foreign film?

A．Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger.

B．Crouching and Hidden Dragon and Tiger.

C．Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

D．Crouching, Dragon, Hiding Tiger.

Where are the Oscars held?

A．At the Academy.

B．in a Los Angeles restaurant.

C．At Oscar’s house.

D．At Kodar Theater.

Why do some people watch Oscars?

A．To see the restaurant.

B．To see the fashion.

C．To see a film.

D．To see the stars crying and laughing.