1. (2016·大庆) Choose the right answer according to the passage.

Passage A     Yuan Longping was born in Beijing in 1930. He developed his new kind of rice in 1974, which helped many countries grow more rice than ever before. So he is called "the Father of Rice."	Passage B Dear Diana,     Last week, we had a history exam but I didn't study for it. I was really worried. In the exam, Tom sat next to me and I copied his answers. Will the teacher give me zero marks if I tell her the truth? Should I tell her? Yours, Maggy
Passage C     An Italian marathon runner, Dorando Pietri, entered the stadium and took a wrong turn during the race. He fell down. He was treated by a doctor and he was helped across the finishing line.	Passage D     Sometimes a birthday party can be a surprise party. It is planned by friends but it is a secret. One friend of the birthday boy/girl invites him/her to do something at their house. All their friends arrive early and hide until he/she arrives, and then jump out and shout "Surprise!"
Passage E Ways of travelling Cost Time New York—Los Angeles coach $20 10 hours plane $80 2 hours train $60 3 hours car $230 8 hours

1. （1） According to Passage A, which sentence is right?

   A . Yuan Longping is "the Grandfather of Rice". B . Yuan Longping was born in 1932. C . Yuan Longping helped only one country grow more rice. D . A new kind of rice of developed by Yuan Longping.
3. （2） If you want to write a true event about the Olympics, you can read ______ for information.

   A . Passage A B . Passage B C . Passage C D . Passage D
5. （3） The best title of Passage D is ______.

   A . A Birthday Boy/Girl B . A Birthday Party C . A Secret D . An Invitation
7. （4） What is the second cheapest way to travel from New Yok to Los Angeles?

   A . By coach. B . By plane C . By train D . By car.
9. （5） What is Maggy?

   A . A student. B . A teacher. C . A doctor. D . A policeman