C. the shape of the GPS           D. the three parts of the GPS

5. What can we infer (推断) from the passage?

A. All GPS devices have electronic maps.

B. People in many countries will use the GPS for free.

C. The receiver of the GPS contacts at least five of the satellites.

D. The GPS will become more and more common in everyday life.

B

News Review

Head on Train Crash On May 18, two trains had a head on crash (相撞) near New York City. Over 250 people were on the trains then. About 60 people were hurt, but no deaths were reported.

Travel Time Tourists came together to the Taishan Mountain, on May 1. Over 180,000 tourists visited the place of great interest from April 29 to May 1, during the three day holiday.

Brave Volunteer Liao Zhi, a dance teacher from Chengdu who lost her 1 year old daughter and her legs in the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, arrived in Ya’an 13 hours after the earthquake. The dancer said she had had a terrible time herself and knew what people needed most, so she decided to come and offer help.

Tomato Competition A tomato competition was held in Huainan, Anhui Province, on April 16. The best tomatoes were chosen according to their shape, color and taste. The competition hoped to encourage the farmers to grow better tomatoes.

6. About _____ people were hurt in the head on train crash.

A.18    B.29    C.60     D.250

7. A lot of people visited the Taishan Mountain _____________.

A.13 hours after the earthquake   B. on May 18    C. during the May Day holiday     D. on April 16

8. Liao Zhi, the dance teacher from _____________, came to Ya’an to offer help.

A. Huainan  B. Chengdu        C. Taishan   D. New York