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EWhat do you like doing in your free (空闲的) time? Do you like playing sports or talking with your friends? Or do you like not to do very much at all? Or you have lots of hobbies but don’t have enough free time to do them. Let’s look at how these students spend their free time.   Jackie, 13, England I do a lot of things in my free time. I dance, swim and go to town with my friends when I’m free. I feel sorry for people that are on the computer all day because I love being with my friends. Emma, 11, England At the weekend, I go to dance with my best friend Cindy.Linda, 12, AustraliaI like to go swimming with my friends.Kate, 11, the USA I love reading and writing best! I have a lot of books. They are interesting. Matthew, 13, CanadaI like running because it keeps me healthy. I often do it with my brother and dad.

CPeter knows how to play the basketball game. He also knows that sports are not the only thing in life. When Peter was eleven years old, his parents separated (离婚). He stayed with his grandmother, June, in New York. His grandmother’s house was only fifteen minutes from his parent’s house, but he didn’t play with his old friends. He played with his two older cousins. One of his cousins liked playing basketball with his friends. After they finished, Peter went to play basketball by himself. He played well. After a while, the other players wanted to play basketball with him. While Peter worked on his game, his grandmother worked hard to support (支持) him and his cousins. June worked at the hospital. She worked hard to make Peter go to school and get a good education (教育). Peter studied well. He played basketball well, too. He thanked his grandmother for helping him.

BJack’s mother tells Jack and his brother John to clean their yard. John goes to his room and tells Jack to clean the yard. Jack cleans the yard. One hour later, his brother comes out. John brings something like a vacuum(真空吸尘器). Jack looks at John and asks, “What is this?” John says, “It is Toratazaloo. It is a great invention. We can use it to clean the yard or house.” Jack watches John when he uses his invention, but it doesn’t work. John looks at it and checks it. One hour later, John uses his invention to clean their yard. The yard is clean. Jack says, “John, you are so great!” They are very happy. The two boys tell that to their parents. They are surprised.

阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项AHenry is a green monster. He is not ugly.  Soon it is Henry’s birthday, but he can’t remember how old he is. Lulu and George decide to buy him a present, but they don’t know what to buy. They decide to buy him a camera, but Henry has one. They decide to buy him a new shorts, but he has some new shorts.“I know!” says Lulu. “Let’s go shopping in London. We can visit Henry’s cousin Bob and ask him what to buy.” So they get on the bus to London.First Bob takes them to a computer shop. Bob buys a very special monster computer game for Henry! Next they go to a clothes shop. George buys him a T-shirt. Finally they go to a cake shop. Lulu buys a big cake for Henry.  The next day Lulu, George and Bob go back. They are so excited about Henry’s birthday party. Henry feels happy that he has so many nice friends.