1. 阅读理解

Autumn is a good time for children to go outside and see the changing colours of nature. What outdoor activities do children like in China? What do children in other countries like doing in autumn? Let's have a look.

The weather is cool, the days are short and the leaves are changing colours. In China, students often go on an outing held by their school. Usually they go to an amusement park or go to places that are close to nature.

What kinds of autumn activities are there for children to do in other countries?

Japanese students often go hiking. It is a perfect method of getting exercise while they enjoy the scenery. They also like climbing the mountains in such nice weather.

Children in the USA like to go for a bike ride in autumn. When they take a mountain bike ride, they can explore (探索) new trails (小径). Playing in a leaf pile is popular too. Kids jump into the leaf pile to see the colourful leaves fly all around. They also make leaf rain and leaf beds to have fun.

In the UK, school kids like to camp outside with their parents. They make snacks over the fire and tell ghost stories.

1. （1） What do students in China often do in au­tumn?

   A . They help to clean the school. B . They go on a picnic with their parents. C . They often visit some zoos with their teachers. D . They often go on an outgoing.
3. （2） What does the underlined word "method" mean?

   A . Way. B . Skill. C . Time. D . Hobby.
5. （3） How many countries does this passage mention (提及)?

   A . Two. B . Three. C . Four. D . Five.
7. （4） Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A . It is cool and the days are long in au­tumn in China. B . Japanese students like going climbing in autumn. C . British students often tell stories when they go camping. D . American students enjoy riding bikes in autumn.
9. （5） What's the best title for this passage?

   A . What's the weather like in different countries? B . Why do students like autumn best? C . How do students in different countries spend their time in autumn? D . What do students usually do at school in different countries?