1. 阅读理解

    We usually work from 9: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m. However, for some people, it's their bedtime.

    Robert Moore

    "I work at night because I like stars very much. I'm happiest when I'm looking down my telescope(望远镜). The stars are amazing and it's great taking pictures of them. Of course, my social(社交) life is poor, but I know how to solve this problem now. I'm going to make friends with foreigners, so I can talk with them when I'm working!"

    Tony Baggio

    "My work is repairing the railway tracks ( 铁轨), so I have to work at night. I can get lots of money. However, I'm going to leave this job. I have to find a normal job because I will become a father next month. I'm hoping to be a builder. It's hard work, but no more nights!"

    John Millar

    "When I came to this country, the only work I could find was a night doorman. This job is boring because it's so quiet, but I've decided to make use of it. I'm going to start a course (课程) in art, and I can read my course books during the long quiet nights! I want to be a teacher in the future."

    Peter Patel

    "I work in a call center in India but I answer calls from people in the UK. So I have to work at night. It's not a problem for me and I like to talk with different people every day."

1. （1） Robert enjoys working at night because            .

   A . he likes seeing stars B . he wants to read books quietly C . he wants to make more money D . he likes talking with foreigners
3. （2） What can we know about Tony?

   A . He doesn't want to do hard work. B . He thinks his job is boring. C . He will have a baby soon. D . He likes taking pictures.
5. （3） What does John do?

   A . A builder. B . A doctor. C . A teacher. D . A doorman.
7. （4） What do Tony and John have in common?

   A . They want to make friends with foreigners. B . They want to change their jobs. C . They have a poor social life. D . They make a lot of money.
9. （5） Peter thinks his job is           .

   A . Dangerous B . meaningless C . creative D . enjoyable