1. 阅读理解

    Many children like stamp-collecting. Stamp-collecting starts in 1854. As time passes, there are more and more stamp-collecting. Not only children but also men and women collect stamps. In 1921, America began selling stamps to the collectors. In some countries, there are even lessons of stamp-collecting in school. People are becoming more and more interested in stamps. Every picture on a stamp has meaning in it. It may be the head of a famous person or an important place. Each stamp tells us a story.

1. （1） Stamp-collecting started _______________.

   A . earlier than 1854 B . later than 1921 C . in 1854
3. （2） Stamp-collectors are _______________.

   A . men and women B . boys and girls C . both A and B
5. （3） Lessons of stamp-collecting are given in _______________.

   A . a few countries B . few countries C . our country
7. （4） Every picture on a stamp_______________.

   A . is the head of a stamp- collector B . tells us something interesting C . has nothing to do with America
9. （5） — Which of the following is wrong?

   — _______________

   A . Many people enjoy collecting stamps. B . A lot of people are interested in stamp-collecting. C . Stamp-collecting is the most important job in many countries.