The article mentioned measures citizens would like to see the government ________ to reduce the noise pollution.

A. put　 B. take　 C. promise　 D. desire

Today, roller skating is easy and fun．But a long time ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.

One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball（化裝舞會）. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.

　　Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.

　　On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!

1．The text is mainly about ________.

　 A．a(chǎn) strange man　　　　　　 B．a(chǎn)n unusual party

　 C．how roller skating began　　 D．how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century

2．People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he _________.

　　A．often gave others surprises　　　　　 B．was a gifted musician

　 C．invented the roller skates　　　　　　D．was full of imagination

3．Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to ________ .

A．impress the party guests　　　　　　B．a(chǎn)rrive at the party sooner

C．test his invention　　　　　　　　　D．show his skill in walking on wheels

4．What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?

A．The roller skates needed further improvement. B．The party guests took Merlin for a fool.

C．Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.　　 　D．Merlin got himself into trouble.

More than two hundred years ago the United States _____ from the British Empire and became an independent country. 
A. got off      B. pulled down     C. broke away     D. dropped off 

They p_____________a sum of money to the college in memory of their son.

Mr. Brown left for London long ago. That’s pity. I wish ___.
A. I meet him. 　　 B. I’ll have met him 　 C. I’d had met him D. I’d meet him

She looks so sad. How I wish I_____ her that!

A. hadn’t told　　　　 B. didn’t tell

C. shouldn’t tell　　　 D. haven’t told

The crowd cheered wildly at the sight of Liu Xiang, who was reported ______ the world record in the 110-meter hurdle race.

A. breaking　　　　　　 B. having broken　　　　 C. to have broken　　　　 D. break

The director had her assistant ________ some hot dogs for the meeting.

A. picked up　　 B. picks up　　 C. pick up　　 D. picking up

_____ method you choose, as long as you finish the job on time.

A. It isn’t a matter to me what    　 B. What doesn’t matter is that

C. It doesn’t matter to me which      D. No matter which

---May I look at the menu for a little while?　 ---Of course, ______ sir.

A. don’t worry　　　 B. it doesn’t matter　　　 C. enjoy yourself D. take your time