( )8. From the passage, we know that Special House Program helps .

A. children in poor families B. workers who build houses

C. poor families can’t afford houses D. build hiking paths

( )9.______ wants to be a teacher.

A. Alice Hamilton B. Jason Moore C. Trish Anderson D. none of them

( )10. Which is the most possible title for this passage?

A. Reading for life B. A Special House Program

C. The Forest Centre D. Young American Volunteers

C

Friday，March 30th

Our trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The village people here love the quiet life -- no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say “hello”. Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.

( )11. The diaries above show the writer’s _________days in Thailand.

A. 3 B. 7 C. 15 D. 30

( )12. It seems that visitors _________ in Bangkok.

A. often feel hungry B. can always find cheap things

C. can’t take any photos D. can enjoy themselves

( )13. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand. B. The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus.

C. Chiang Rai is a boring city in the mountains. D. The writer is traveling alone in Thailand.

( )14. The people in the village _________.

A. are friendly to others B. like to speak English

C. are very weak D. hope to live in the cities

( )15. The best title of this article is_________.

A. My First Travel B. The Outside World

C. Traveling in Thailand D. A Country on the Train

D

James Michener, a famous American writer donated at least 90 per cent of what he made from his 43 novels. He seemed to donate more than this. At his death, in October 1997, he had gave away US$ 117 million.