Have you ever heard of a famous charity called Operation Smile? We hope we can help you understand how we are trying to help children all over the world. 
Operation Smile was started by a doctor and his wife. In 1982, together with some volunteers, they went to Philippines to help children who had holes in their lips or inside their mouths. It was very difficult for them to eat and drink. These volunteers worked very hard. But they worried that they could not carry on with the work because they were short of money. Then they decided to start a charity so that they could help these needy children. They called it Operation Smile.
Operation Smile works in more than twenty developing countries and has cured over 10,000 children who have problems with their mouths. Operation Smile has won many prizes for its work and in 1999 they even started a special event called“The World Journey of Hope”. 5,000 children in 18 countries are cured during the event.
On the other hand, Operation Smile trains local doctors and nurses in developing countries so that they can continue to help children when Operation Smile has left. As to the children with much more serious problems, they will send them to America for further treatment.
So show your kindness and generosity to the needy children now. You can send your donation to Operation Smile at local banks. Many thanks from the children who can smile now will come to you. Operation Smile is a famous _____, which was started by a doctor and his wife.
| A．school | B．charity | C．building | D．person |
Operation Smile helps the children by _____.
| A．curing the children who have problems with their mouths |
| B．helping poor children go back to school |
| C．helping blind children to see again |
| D．offering houses to homeless children |
Five thousand children from _____ countries are cured during the event “The World Journey of Hope”.
A. ten B sixteen C. eighteen D. twentyWhy did they worry that they could not carry on with the work?
Because _____.
| A．there were no more volunteers |
| B．they went to America for further study |
| C．they didn’t have enough money |
| D．the doctors were too busy |
What does the writer ask us to do to show our kindness and generosity to the needy children?
| A．To donate money at local banks. |
| B．To be a volunteer in Philippines. |
| C．To send cards to the needy children. |
| D．To be a doctor of Operation Smile. |
What to Bring When Visiting Lijiang of Yunnan
Welcome to Lijiang. Lijiang is a nice place to visit. If you visit Lijiang, you’d better do as the following.
| Needs |
Reasons |
| 1. Hat and sunglasses |
The Lijiang’s sun can be quite shiny even during winter, so remember to bring a hat and sunglasses. |
| 2. Raincoat or umbrella |
It’s hard for us to know Lijiang’s weather, so it is necessary to bring an umbrella or a raincoat to Lijiang, even if it is sunny. |
| 3. Water |
A day in Lijiang you may be very thirsty, so make sure that you bring a bottle of water with you. |
| 4. Camera |
There will be lots of chances to take photos on your visit to Lijiang, so make sure to bring your camera. Don’t forget to bring more batteries so that you won’t miss anything! |
| 5. Watch |
There are many sights and gift shops in Lijiang. Bring a watch, so you can arrange (安排) your time. |
According to the passage, what things do you not have to bring when you visit Lijiang?
| A．A bottle of water. | B．A watch. | C．Batteries. | D．An mp4. |
What’s the weather like in Lijiang?
| A．It’s warm. | B．It’s hot. | C．It changes a lot. | D．It’s rainy. |
Why do you need to bring a watch when you visit Lijiang?
| A．Because you must go back home on time. |
| B．Because you can use your time better. |
| C．Because you will look cool with a watch. |
| D．Because you will feel free. |
Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．You don’t have to bring an umbrella or a raincoat to Lijiang when it is sunny. |
| B．You should bring more batteries so that you can take more interesting pictures. |
| C．You often wear sunglasses and a hat in Lijiang because the sun is too bright. |
| D．You should bring a bottle of water so that you won’t be thirsty. |
What kind of passage is it?
| A．A story. | B．An ad. | C．A diary. | D．A letter. |
More than 200 activities have been held so far during the Chinese Language Year in Russia. It has not only made Chinese culture popular in Russia, but also improved understanding and friendship between Russians and Chinese people. More and more Russians begin to enjoy Chinese food and operas, watch TV programs to leam Chinese, and travel in China.
Since the Chinese Language Year program in Russia started, so many events such as movie weeks, operas, Chinese language classes, language contests and teaching programs have been popular in Russia.
Through the activities, Russian people have had a chance to leam more about the Chinese culture, literature, history and its life today. For example, the first group of 500 Russian students visited the Chinese cities of Beijing, Dalian and Qingdao. There they painted both countries' landmarks, including the Tian' anmen Square, the Great Wall, the Kremb(克林姆宫),the Volga River and the Red Square. When the Russian students returned, they took part in a photo contest and a writing contest to show their love for China.
And Russians, especially young people, have become more and more interested in learning Chinese. To date, more than 130 universities in Russia are offering Chinese courses. More than 20 middle and primary schools have also taught Chinese as their first foreign language.______activities have been held so far during the Chinese Language Year.
| A．Over 200 | B．130 | C．Less 200 | D．200 |
Where did the Chinese Language Year program start?
| A．In China. | B．ln Russia. | C．In America. | D．In Japan. |
What did the first group of Russian students do in China?
| A．They had language contests. |
| B．They went to see a movie and operas. |
| C．They had teaching programs. |
| D．They visited some cities and painted both countries' landmarks. |
What's the main idea of the passage?
| A．Many events have been popular in Russia. |
| B．Russians have had a chance to learn more about China. |
| C．Russians have become more and more interested in learning Chinese. |
D．Chinese Language Year in Russia makes Chine se culture popular. |
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etimes people call ours a “throwaway society”. That means that we’re always throwing away old things and buying new ones. Many times, you no longer need something, but someone else may just need to buy one. For example, if your baby doesn’t like his toy car any longer, why not give it to a nearly family who has a little kid? That’s one less plastic toy car that they need to buy. It’s also one less plastic toy that needs to be produced, packaged and shipped to the toy store.
Here are some other ways to help save resources (资源)for the society:
★Use the other side of the paper.
★Use rechargeable (可再充电的) batteries for your electric toys, MP3 players, cell phones, and cameras.
★ Choose reusable travel cups instead of disposable (一次性的) paper or plastic cups.
★Take your own cloth shopping bags when you go shopping.
★ Drink tap water instead of buying bottled water.
And there are some things you can exchange with your friends, for example, books, toys, even clothes. It's a way for everyone to get something new without spending any money and without throwing many things away. The und
erlined word "ours" in the passage refers to (指代) _______.
| A．our society | B．our old things |
| C．our life | D．our throwaway things |
According to the writer, if we give a second - hand toy car to a neighbor kid, we can____.
| A．buy another new one | B．help toy business develop |
| C．make the family very thankful to us | D．help save resources for the society |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．We should buy things that can be reused in our daily life. |
| B．We can exchange some things with others for further use. |
| C．It's good for us to throw away old things and buy new ones. |
| D．We are supposed to give the things we no longer need to our neighbors. |
What should we do in our daily life after reading the passage?
| A．Try to throw as few old things as we can. |
| B．Use as many disposable things as possible. |
| C．Drink bottled water even though there is tap water around. |
D．Buy everything we need instead of exchang ing them with others. |
If you are cycling in foreign countries, you will need to know what these traffic signs and signals mean.
| 1 |
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A sign like this one means that there is a bike lane(车道). If there is such a sign，you are required to use the bike lane. If there is not such a sign, you should ride with traffic as far to the right side of the road as possible. |
| 2 |
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This signal means you can cross the street along with pedestrians(行人). It has a green picture of a oerson w alking instead of using the word“walk”. |
| 3 |
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This signal is the “don’t walk”sign. It is a picture of a red hand, meaning you should stop. You should wait to cross the street until the green picture of the person walking is showing. |
| 4 |
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Car drivers and bikers must come to a complete stop at“STOP” signs. |
| 5 |
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A“YIELD”sign means to slow down and be ready to stop. If there are pedestrians or vehicles in or near the crossroad, you must stop. If there is no traffic in or near the crossroad and it is safe, you may go through. |
| 6 |
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This signal means you are coming to a zebra crossing. Car drivers and bikers must stop to allow people in the zebra crossing to cross the street. |
| 7 |
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When people are working on the roads, parts of the road are often dug up or rough(不平整的). Be careful when yon are cycling. Rough roads could make you fall off your bike. If you must move into the road to go around a work area，you should stop and look carefully to be sure there is no traffic coming. |
| 8 |
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 A detour is a way of getting around a roadway that is closed. Roads are usually closed because of road work or dangerous conditions. If you must take a detour, be careful about the roads you aren’t used to. |
What are cyclists required to do when they see the sign?
| A．To ride against traffic. |
| B．To ride on the left side of the road. |
| C．To ride on the bike lane. |
| D．To ride on the right side of the road |
Which of the following signs has the same meaning as the sign?
What should cyclists do when they see the sign?
| A．They should be careful when they cycle on the rough road. |
| B．They should take the rough road and fall off their bikes. |
| C．They should move into the road to go around a work area. |
| D．They should take another route instead of the closed roadway. |
| What is an e–reader? An e–reader is a small computer. It can hold thousands of e–books. So people want to throw away heavy schoolbags and read with small, light e–readers. For example, a US high school has put its paper books away. Teachers and students are using e–readers now. “It’s so convenient. You can have so many books right at your fingertips.” said Meghan Chenausky,16. Chinese schoolchildren are also trying e–readers. Hanvon WISEreader is the most popular e–reader in China. It weighs about 260g and is as big as a regular textbook. It is a special e–reader. Students can make notes on it. They can use it to download textbooks from school computers. It can also send and receive homework. New e–readers are not just for reading. They have WI-FI(无线网络) and multimedia(多媒体).Parents think these  may hurt children’s study habits. “I think WI-FI is not necessary for kids.” says Zeng Wenwen,43, Beijing. |
根据短文内容，判断下列句了正误。正确为“T”，错误为“F”。并在答题卡上把“T”或“F”涂黑。An e–reader can keep thousands of e–books.
An e–reader can help to make schoolbags lighter than before.
In every US school, e–readers are used instead of paper textbooks.
The passage mainly introduces the size of an e–reader.
A different opinion is against the WI-FI and multimedia of e–readers.
Television has a huge influence on our lives. It is one of the most important ways of getting information. People spend part of their spare time watching television, and much of what they learn comes from it.
What we see on TV—movies, news shows, sports shows, advertisements and so on have increased our knowledge and have changed the way we learn about the world today. However, not everything on TV is true.
Most of the viewers are children. Television sometimes is like a baby-sitter. It spends more time with children than parents do. But it keeps them in the living room away from healthy outdoor activities. They spend less time playing soccer or walking in the park or playing games in the yard.
Of course, there are some programs on TV that are good for children. But there are also some shows which are bad. Children should not watch unhealthy shows. Maybe we can’t change what is on TV, but we can choose what we watch. Do you agree?Why is television sometimes like a baby-sitter?
| A．Because television can take care of children. |
| B．Because children spend more time watching TV than staying with their parents. |
| C．Because television spends time looking after children. |
| D．Because television keeps children from going out. |
Which is not one of the good influences television has on our lives?
| A．It stops children from attending healthy outdoor activities. |
| B．It provides a lot of information. |
| C．It changes people’s way of learning. |
| D．It increases people’s knowledge. |
We can learn from the passage that _________.
| A．parents shouldn’t let children watch TV |
| B．We should believe everything on TV. |
| C．we can choose TV programmes |
| D．parents shouldn’t watch TV |
What’s the writer’s attitude(态度) towards television?
| A．消极的 | B．积极的 | C．中立的 | D．愤怒的 |
The passage is mainly about ________.
| A．children spend too much time watching TV |
| B．people spend their time on TV for information |
| C．TV programmes attract children |
| D．the great influence TV has on our lives |
Fish and apple soup'？Yes, and you won't believe how delicious it is. This first came out of a restaurant in Singapore, but it is now very popular as the soup du jour in Chinese restaurants. Ingredients (serves 4):
1. Whole fish
2 apples, quartered,
4-6 ginger slices (姜片) 
1 bunch of spring onions, cut into pierces
1 red tomato, cut into 8 pierce
s ，oil. salt and pepper
Methods:
l. Remove the bones from the fish.
2 Pour oil into a pan. Fly the ginger slices, and the spring onions Add the fish hones and oil.
3. Add enough water and boil it for about 15 to 20 minutes,
4. Add the
apples, the fish and the tomato. When the apples go soft, ads salt and pepper,This passage is probably_________.
| A．a poem | B．a piece of news | C．a story | D．a recipe |
The name of the soup in Chinese restaurants is_________.
A. du jour soup D. tomato soup C. union soup D. ginger soupThe underlined word "quartered" means_________.
| A．榨汁 | B．切成四份 | C．洗净 | D．炸碎 |
If you want to cook the soup for 8 people, you will need _____ red tomatoes.
| A．1 | B．2 | C．3 | D．4 |
In what order should you add the ingredients while cooking the soup?
| A．apples, fish and tomato—ginger slices and spring onions—oil—fish bones |
| B．oil—fish bones—ginger slices and spring onions—apples, fish and tomato |
C．oil—ginger slices and spri ng onions—fish bones—apples, fish and tomato |
| D．ginger slices and spring onions—fish bones-apples, fish and tomato—oil |
For many people the subject of hiccups (嗝) is a joke, but for Harry Mendes, a fifteen-year-old schoolboy from Birmingham, it was something quite different.
His hiccups began one Sunday lunch time and continued day and night for two weeks. After the first week, Harry’s parents took him to hospital, but it took another week for the doctors to cure his attack.
Harry, who is now back at school, described what happened to him.
“When I began to hiccup, I drank a glass of water but that didn’t do any good. That evening I had hiccups every four seconds. We tried everything to stop them. I held my breath and drank cold drinks. My father even tried to give me a shock but that didn’t work either.”
After a week of sleepless nights, he went to hospital. The doctors took an X-ray of his chest but they couldn’t find anything wrong.
“They gave me some medicine and my hiccups slowed down, but it was another week before the medicine worked completely and my hiccups stopped.”
Harry was very lucky. The world record holder is the American farmer Charles Osborne, who hiccupped for sixty-eight years. He stopped in 1990 at last, but nobody knows why.Harry’s hiccups lasted ____.
| A．a week | B．fourteen days | C．twenty-eight days | D．one month |
His hiccups started after he ____.
| A．drank a glass of water | B．went to hospital |
| C．ate an Indian meal | D．finished his homework |
His parents decided to take him to hospital when he ____.
| A．hiccupped for four seconds | B．held his breath |
| C．hiccupped at night | D．couldn’t stop hiccupping |
His hiccups completely stopped one week after the doctor ____.
| A．gave him some medicine | B．took an X-ray of his chest |
| C．gave him a shock | D．let him drink cold drinks |
What does “shock” in this passage mean？
| A．震惊 | B．休克 | C．喷嚏 | D．哈欠 |
Play is the basic business of childhood, and in recent years research has shown the great importance of play in the development of a human being. From earliest infancy（婴儿）, every child needs opportunity and right materials for play, and the main tools of play are toys. The main function of toys is to suggest, encourage and play. To succeed in this, they must be good toys, which children will play with often, and will come back again and again. Therefore, it is important to choose suitable toys for different stages of a child’s development.
In recent years, research on baby development has shown that the standard a child is likely to reach, within the range of his inherited（遗传的）abilities, is largely determined in the first three years of his life. So a baby’s ability to benefit from the right play materials should not be underestimated. A baby who is encouraged, talked to and shown things and played with, has the best chance of growing up successfully.
In the next stage, from three to five years old, curiosity knows no bounds. Every type of suitable toys should be made available to the child, for trying out, experimenting and learning, for discovering his own particular ability: Bricks and jigsaws（七巧板）and construction toys; painting, scribbling（涂鸦）and making things; sand and water play; toys for imaginative and pretending play—the first social games for learning to play and get on with others.
But at the third stage of play development—from five to seven or eight years old— the child is at school. But for a few more years play is still the best way of learning, at home or at school．It is easier to see which type of toys the child most enjoys.
Until the age of seven or eight, play and work mean much the same to a child．But once reading has been mastered, then books become the main source of learning. Toys are still interesting and valuable, which lead up to new hobbies, but their significance has changed to a child of nine or ten years old, toys and games mean, as to adults, relaxation and fun. What does the writer want to tell us in the first paragraph?
Children should choose toys by themselves.
Children like playing, but they don’t need any toys.
Children should be given different toys as they grow up.
Children should be given the same toys as they grow up.
58．According to the passage, we can give the child every kind of toys ________．
| A．when he is two | B．when he is around four |
| C．when he is six | D．when he is eight |
When a child is seven years old, what is the main source of learning?
| A．Toys. | B．Books. | C．Jigsaws. | D．Paintings. |
What is the article mainly about?
| A．The importance of schooling. |
| B．The choice of toys for children. |
| C．The importance of pre-school education. |
| D．The role of play in a child’s development. |
“Teenager” means a person from 13 to 19 years old. Although they’re young, they have to make many important choices by themselves. Often teachers and parents cannot handle them because they don’t understand and know teenagers, especially their wishes, problems or different moods in a short time. They need to think about questions like these: Should we go to college? What kind of job do I want? However, other people also influence their choices. Who influences teenagers?
It depends on the kind of choice. When teenagers buy things, friends are the most important influence. This is especially true for clothes and music. TV shows, advertisements and parents also influence teenagers. In more serious things, parents are probably the most important influence. Some teenagers say it’s best to regard both parents and friends as influences. James, a seventeen-year-old boy says he’s “just a crazy man”. He also says, “Parents are really important because they can tell you what’s right and wrong.”
But teenagers also feel they need to make choices—to make their own mistakes. As one teenager girl said, “If our parents don’t let us make our own choices, maybe in the future we don’t know how to do it.” And they feel friends can often be a big help, especially because friends sometimes know more about their situation than their parents. Why do teenagers sometimes have to make their own choices?
Because the teachers want them to do it.
Because their parents want them to do it.
Because teenagers like to make choices by themselves.
Because teachers and parents don’t understand them well. Who influences most to the teenagers when they buy music?
| A．Their teachers. | B．Theirs parents. | C．Their friends. | D．Movie stars. |
What does the passage mainly talk about?
Everybody needs to make choices.
Teenagers need to make choices by themselves.
Teenagers know more about TV shows and music.
Teachers and parents should help teenagers as much as possible.
Reading is a good habit, but the problem is there’s too much to read these days and too little time to read every word of it. There are hundreds of skills to help you read more in less time. Here are two skills that I think are especially good.
Preview — if it’s long and hard. Previewing is especially useful for getting a general idea of heavy reading like long magazine articles and business reports.
Here’s how to preview.
Read the first two paragraphs and the last two paragraphs carefully.
Then read only the first sentence of the other paragraphs.
Previewing doesn’t give you all the details. It keeps you from spending time on things you don’t really want － or need － or read.
Skim － if it’s short and simple. Skimming is a good way to get a general idea of light reading like popular magazines or the sports and entertainment of your daily paper.
Here’s how to skim.
Get your eyes to move fast. Sweep them across each line.
Pick up only a few key words in each line.
Everybody skims differently. You and I may not pick up the same words when we skim the same piece, but we’ll get a similar idea of what it’s all about. How many skills does the writer introduce to help us in reading?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
What should you do if you read a long article according to the writer?
| A．Read every word of it. | B．Read all the details. |
| C．Pick up a few key words in each line. | |
| D．Read the first and the last two paragraphs carefully. |
If you read a simple article, which reading skill is better to get the general idea?
| A．Previewing. | B．Skimming. | C．Reading. | D．Sweeping. |
Our spiritual intelligence quotient, SQ (精神智商)helps us understand ourselves and live fuller, happier lives.
While we’re all born with SQ, most of us even don’t know that we have it. Luckily, you don’t have to sign up for classes to learn how to enhance(加强) your SQ. Here are some simple steps that can lead you to this new level of understanding:
Sit Quietly. The step of developing SQ begins in solitude （独处） and silence. To tune in to its whisper, you have to keep away from your busy, noisy, complicated life and make yourself do nothing at all. At home, for example, shut the door of your bedroom, take a few deep breaths and let them out very, very slowly.
Step Outside. For many people, nature makes their spirit free. Go outside to watch a beautiful sunset. Follow the flight of a bird; watch clouds floating overhead.
Find An Activity You Enjoy. It’s important to find a hobby that helps you tune in to your spirit. Garden, walk or jog, arrange flowers, listen to music that touches your soul.
Ask Questions Of Yourself. Some people use their thoughtful time to focus on scriptures (经文). Others ask open-ended (无确定答案的) questions, such as “What am I feeling? What are my choices?” But don’t expect an answer to arrive through some super-natural form of e-mail. Later that day you’ll suddenly find yourself thinking about a problem from a perspective (角度) you never considered before.
Trust Your Spirit. While most of us rely on gut feelings (直觉) to warn us of danger, SQ usually nudges （渐渐推动） us, not away from, but toward some action that will lead to a greater good. To enhance your SQ, you should first _______________.
| A．stand loneliness and silence |
| B．make your life simpler and less busy |
| C．give up the daily things in your life |
| D．listen more to your whisper |
The underlined phrase “tune in to your spirit” in the fifth paragraph probably means ________________.
| A．get your spirit relaxed | B．keep up your spirit |
| C．listen to your spirit | D．change your spirit |
What will happen after people ask questions of themselves?
| A．People will lead to a greater good. |
| B．People will think about a problem in a different way. |
| C．People will expect answers through e-mails. |
| D．People will keep away from their busy life. |
What is the best title for the passage?
| A．Advantages and disadvantages of SQ |
| B．The relationship between your SQ and you |
| C．What SQ is and in what ways it can be improved |
| D．What SQ is and in what ways you can make your life easier |
Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies for your home, workplace, and car.
1. Water.
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period. It’s suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2. Food.
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non-perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned food, dried milk, dried fruits, non-salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3. Flashlights and spare batteries.
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.
Prepare a battery –powered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information.
4. Clothes.
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies. You should prepare all of the following except _______________.
| A．canned juices | B．dried fruits | C．fresh vegetables | D．dried milk |
If you live in a cold place, you should prepare _______________ .
| A．some warm clothes and bedding supplies | B．some hot water |
| C．some batteries | D．some flashlights |
According to the article we know that _________________.
| A．clothes are used to protect your head |
| B．a telephone is the most important prepared thing |
| C．flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes |
| D．we need to prepare some supplies only at home |
Look at the paper in the picture carefully. Is there anything different from your notebook paper? This kind of paper feels as soft as your notebook paper. It’s also easy to write on. But do you know, this kind of paper is made from stone?
As we know, stone is easy to get on the earth, so it’s cheap. And the stone paper is about 20% to 30% cheaper than ordinary paper. The stone paper causes little pollution and helps protect the environment, because it makes tree and water free. The following table shows what is needed to make one ton of stone paper and one ton of ordinary paper.
| Ingredients (成份) One ton of |
Trees |
Water |
Bleach (漂白剂) |
Stone |
Additives (添加剂) |
| Stone paper |
No |
No |
No |
0.8 ton |
0.2 ton |
| Ordinary paper |
5 tons |
72 M3 |
Yes |
0.2-0.3 ton |
0 |
Now in Beijing, some students begin to use stone paper to do their homework. And during the two sessions (两会) in 2011, stone paper was also used.Stone paper is ______________.
| A．cheap | B．difficult to write on | C．not soft | D．bad |
We need _______________ ton of stone to make one ton of stone paper..
| A．0.8 | B．0.3 | C． 0.2 | D．0.25 |
________________in Beijing begin to use stone paper to do their homework.
| A．All the students | B．Some students | C．Many students | D．Nobody |
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