Read the following passages and answer questions1-11.

A

Dear Cathy,

Thanks for volunteering to clean up the sciencelaboratory this afternoon.

Usually, when a student does this for the first time,I go to the lab to show him

or her exACTly what to do. However, today I have ateacher’s staff meeting

at 3:30, so I can’t be there. Still, I’m sureeverything will be fine, since you

have worked in the lab many times. Here is what youshould do:

1. Clean all the glass containers that were used inclass today.

2. After washing the containers, place them upsidedown on a towel to dry.

3. Wipe down all the worktables with a wet cloth.

4. Put all the microscopes that have been left outback on the equipment

shelf.

5. Sweep the floor.

6. Put the trash outside the door.

7. Turn off the lights and lock the door when youleave.

If you have any questions, please ask Ms. Edwards inthe classroom next door.

You can return the key to me tomorrow when we haveclass at 10:30.

Thank you so much for your help!

Mr. Marston

1. In line 2 of the note, the word this refers to_______.

(A)saying thank you

(B)finishing homework

(C)going to the science laboratory

(D)cleaning the science laboratory

2. Where will Mr. Marston probably be when Cathycleans the lab?

(A)In the lab

(B)In his office

(C)At a meeting

(D)In the classroom next door

3. Where should Cathy put the glass containers?

(A)On a towel

(B)Near the door

(C)Next to the sink

(D)On the equipment shelf

4. What should Cathy do immediately after sweeping thefloor?

(A)Lock the lab door

(B)Put away any microscopes

(C)Wipe down the worktables

(D)Take the trash out of the lab

5. When should Cathy give the key back to Mr. Marston?

(A)On her way home

(B)In class the next day

(C)Right after she cleans the lab

(D)Before school begins the next morning

B

Edward rang the Millers’ doorbell. Mr. and Mrs. Millerhad moved into the neighborhood last month. They had a five-year-old son, andthey had asked Edward to watch him that evening while they went out.

“Hello, Edward,” Mrs. Miller said as she opened thedoor.

Mr. Miller stood behind her with a boy at his side.“This is Lucas,” Mr. Miller said.

“Lucas, this is Edward. He will watch you tonightwhile Mom and I are out.”

The little boy waved shyly to Edward. The Millersasked Edward to entertain Lucas for an hour and then put him in bed.

After Lucas’s parents left, Edward went with the boyto his room. They played some games and built a tower out of wooden blocks.

“It’s time for you to go to sleep now,” Edward said.Lucas looked disappointed, but he

changed into his pajamas and got into bed.

“Will you read me a story?” he asked Edward.

Edward took a picture book from the shelf and read itto Lucas. When he finished reading the book to Lucas, he turned out the lightand said good night. But as soon as Edward left the room, Lucas called out tohim.

“What’s wrong?” Edward asked.

“I’m afraid of the dark,” Lucas explained.

Edward turned on the small light by Lucas’s bed. “Goodnight,” Edward said again.

Five minutes later, Lucas cried out again.

“What’s wrong now?” Edward asked.

“I thought I heard a sound,” Lucas said. “I thinkthere might be a monster under my bed.”

Edward explained that there was no monster under thebed, but Lucas was still afraid.

Finally, Edward went to the kitchen and found aflashlight. He shined the flashlight under Lucas’s bed. “See?” he said. “Nomonster.”

“Will you stay with me in case one comes?” Lucasbegged.

Edward could see that the little boy was frightened.He aGREed to sit in the chair by Lucas’s bed, with the flashlight in his hand.

Edward SAT in the chair, waiting for Lucas to fallasleep. The dim light in the room and the soft chair made Edward feel tired,too. He closed his eyes.

The next thing he knew someone was shaking him gently.Edward opened his eyes and saw Mr. and Mrs. Miller.

“We’re home,” Mrs. Miller whispered. “Thank you fortaking care of Lucas. We had a wonderful evening.”

Edward shook himself in amazement. Was the eveningover already?

6. Why did Edward go to the Millers’ house?

(A)To borrow a flashlight

(B)To take care of Lucas

(C)To welcome the Millers to the neighborhood

(D)To help the Millers move into their house

7. In line 7, the word entertain is closest in meaningto _______.

(A)look for

(B)cook for

(C)play with

(D)argue with

8. What did Edward and Lucas do before Lucas went tobed?

(A)They built a tower of blocks.

(B)They looked for a flashlight.

(C)They put books on a shelf.

(D)They drew pictures.

9. In line 26, the word one refers to a _______.

(A)shelf

(B)chair

(C)monster

(D)flashlight

10. How did Lucas probably feel about going to bed?

(A)Disappointed and afraid

(B)Angry and nervous

(C)Relieved and tired

(D)Sad and confused

11. Why did Lucas keep calling out to Edward?

(A)He saw something under the bed.

(B)He did not want to be left alone.

(C)He could not reach the book on the shelf.

(D)He forgot where the wooden blocks were.

（ 1-5 DCADB   6-11 BCACAB）

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