1. (2022七上·罗湖月考) 阅读短文，回答问题

Zhang Hua, 8 years old

I'm from Nanjing No.1 Primary School. I can play the violin well. At the age of of 6, I learn how to play the violin. Now I spend(花费) four or six hours practicing the violin every week because I will take part in an important exam next month

Wang Fang, 11 years old

I am from Nanjing No.9 Middle School. I am good at singing and dancing. At the age of three, my mother taught me how to dance. She is a good gym( 室 内 健 身 操 )teacher at my school. My mother encourages me to take part in our school activities because they are good for me.

Joe, 13 years old

I am from London. I'm good at Computer Science. I can draw and design well. My father is a computer expert( 专 家), but I learn how to use the computer by myself. So far, I have written two computer softwares(软件).

1. （1） Zhang Hua learned to play the violin at the age of __________.

   A . 8 B . 6 C . 4 D . 10
3. （2） Why does Zhang Hua spend many hours practicing the violin every week?

   A . Because he likes playing the violin very much. B . Because his parents ask him to do so. C . Because he will take part in an important exam. D . because he wants to go to the art school.
5. （3） What does the underlined word "encourage " mean?

   A . 鼓励 B . 阻止 C . 威胁 D . 逼迫
7. （4） Where does Joe come from?

   A . Beijing B . Shanghai C . London D . Guangzhou
9. （5） Who teaches Joe how to use the computer?

   A . His uncle B . His teacher C . His friends D . Joe himself