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AThe United States provides more than half the worlds food aid. American programs gave about two billion dollars last year.But critics say the current system wastes money and delays the arrival of needed food. Under current law, United States government agencies have to buy American-produced food. And 75% of the aid must be carried on American ships.President of the USA wants to change the system. His plan would provide food aid by buying crops directly from farmers in the developing world. Money in the form of cash would make up about 25% of the aid. The president is calling on Congress(国会) to support the agriculture in developing countries.Changing of Worlds food aid system in USACurrent systemA waste of 1. .Food doesnt arrive on time.Food must be bought from 2._ 3. of the aid must be carried on American ships.New systemCrops will be 4. directly from farmers in the developing world.25% of food aid will be paid 5. BSoong Mei-ling was one of the most well-known Chinese women of the twentieth century.Mei-ling was born in Hainan in 1898, the youngest daughter of Charlie Soong. At the age of 8, she was sent to the United States to go to school, where she did well. She graduated from Wellesley College in Massachusetts in 1917 with a degree in English Literature. Because of her education Mei-ling spoke excellent English.After graduation Mei-ling returned to China and she met Chiang Kai-shek(蒋介石) in 1920. She married him in 1927 after his divorce. During the war against Japan, Mei-ling acted as her husbands interpreter and translator. She worked hard to promote the Chinese cause during the war, especially in the United States. In 1943 she became the first Chinese national and only the second woman to speak before the US Congress(国会).After the defeat(溃败) of her husbands government in 1949, Mei-ling moved to Taiwan. She lived there until her husbands death in 1975. She then emigrated to the USA and lived on her familys estate(别墅) in Lattington, Long Island, near New York. She spent much of time painting.Mei-ling died peacefully at her apartment in New York on October 23, 2003 at the age of 105.1.Mei-ling was born in _. A. 1920 B.1927 C. 1917 D. 18982.After graduation Mei-ling_. A.went back to China B.studied English Literature C.lived in Massachusetts D.spoke little English3. During the war against Japan, Mei-ling_. A. was her husbands interperter and translator B. toured the United States C. spent her time in Long Island D. lived in Taiwan4. Soong Mei-ling _ A. was the oldest Soong sister B. loved money C. died in the USA D. married Dr Sun Yat-sen(孙中山)CWhere to stay in Boswell? The following are some choices for you:First Hotel.222 Edward Road. Tel. 414-6433. Number of Rooms: 120. Price: Single: $ 25; Doulbe $ 35; Special Attractions:ks5u007Airconditioned rooms, French restaurant, Night club, Swimming pool, Shops; Coffee shop and bar, Telephone, Radio and TV in each room, close to the city center.Fairview Hotel.129 North Road. Tel. 591-5620. Number of Rooms: 50. Price：Single:$ 12; Double: $ 18;Special Attractions:Close to the airport, Telephone in each room, Bar, Restaurant, Garage, Swimming-pool.Orchard Hotel.233 Edward Road. Tel.641-6641. Number of Rooms: 150. Price: Single: $ 15; Double: $ 20; Special Attractions: Facing First Hotel, European restaurant, Coffee shop, Dry-cleaning, Shops, TV, Night-club.Osaka Hotel.1264 Venning Road. Tel. 643-8206. Number of Rooms: 180. Price:Single: $ 30; Double: $ 50. Special Attractions: Air-Conditioned rooms, Japanese and Chinese restaurant, Shops, Swimming pool, Large garden.1. The number of the room in Osaka Hotel is .A. 50 B. 120 C. 150 D. 1802.If a Japanese traveller likes to eat in French restaurant, _ is the right place for him to go to.A. 233 Edward Road B. 1264 Venning RoadC. 222 Edward Road D. 129 North Road3.Which hotel faces the Orchard Hotel?A. The First Hotel B. The Osaka Hotel C. The Fairview Hotel D. No Hotel4. If you want to book a cheapest single room, which number will you call?A. 414-6433 B. 591-5620 C. 641-6641 D. 643-8206DIts very important to deal with the rubbish in the cities.this is because rubbish not pollutes the environment but also does harm to peoples health.We are trying to find some ways of dealing with the rubbish. The rubbish can be divided into different kinds. Newspapers and glass can be reused. Used tins can be made into beautiful handicrafts(手工艺品）.polluted water is a big problem.it must be dealt with properly before we let it flow into the river. Some harmful rubbish can be buried so that it will cause less pollution.Our country has made laws to protect the environment. Those who break the laws will be punished. We have only one earth. We must try our best to protect it. Remember that to love the environment is to love ourselves.1.why is it important to deal with the rubbish in cities? A.because it pollutes our environment B.because it is harmful to our health C.because it is useless D.both A and B 2.the rubbish can be into different kinds. A.divided B.reusedC.sparedD.buried3.some harmful rubbish can be so that it will cause less pollution. A.made into beautiful handicraftsB.reused C.buriedD.a big problem4.the writer of this passage wants to tell us . A.we should try our best to protect our environment. B.there is only one earth. C.the water is polluted. D.Newspapers and glass can be reused.EIts good to get along with your teacher because it makes that time you spend in the classroom happier.its also a very good idea to learn how to get along with different people youll meet in your life.In fact, kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more,but theyre more comfortable asking questions and getting some help. This ma