D. he would not be able to return home that day.

( )3. His friend told him on the phone that _______.

A. he found the house without any trouble.

B. he enjoyed himself very much in the house.

C. he found the key very easily.

D. he liked his new house.

( )4. How did the writer’s friend come into the house?

A. He used the key to open the door.

B. He got in easily because the door was open.

C. He got in through the window.

D. He knocked at the door.

( )5. Which of the followings is right?

A. The writer’s friend went into the wrong house.

B. The writer’s friend liked the neighbor’s house.

C. The writer’s house was easy to find.

D. The window of the writer’s room was open.

C

With July comes the exam. When the exams finish, the summer vacation begins. Boys and girls have two months to rest. The summer vacation are the best part of the year for most children. The weather is usually good. They can swim, go to summer camp or visit other places with their parents.

Of course, the beaches are good places to relax. Some children are lucky to live near the sea. They can enjoy the sea at anytime. But for the children who live far from the sea, they go to the beaches for one or two weeks with their parents.

Why do children like spending their summer vacation on the beaches? It is because they like the sand, the sun, the cool wind and the salt water. There are lots of new things to see, nice things to eat, and exciting things to do.

选择正确答案。

1. School children usually have examinations ________.

A. in July B. before July

C. after July D. by July

2. How long is the summer vacation?

A. Two weeks. B. Two months.

C. Three months. D. One or two weeks.

3. Why do children like summer vacation?

A. Because the weather is good.

B. Because it is long.

C. Because they have lots of activities and the weather is good.

D. Because they can go to the beaches.