四、阅读理解(本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分)

阅读A、B两篇短文，并从各小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并将答案写在题前的括号内。

A

Mrs. Brown is a worker. She works in a big factory. She gets up at five every morning. She often has breakfast at six fifty. After that she goes to the factory by bus at half past seven. She cleans the machines when she gets there very early. Then her workmates come. They begin to work at 8:00. They all work very hard. She goes home at five. Then she does some cooking. After supper she usually helps his son Tom with his homework. Sometimes she reads books. She usually watches TV with her family on weekends.

(  )56.What time does Mrs. Brown get up?

A.5:00 a.m.  B.5:30 a.m.  C.6:00 a.m.   D.6:30 a.m.

(  )57.What’s Mrs. Brown’s job?

A.A teacher.  B.A worker.  C.A farmer.   D.A driver.

(  )58.What does Mrs. Brown usually do at six fifty?

A.She has breakfast.    B.She brushes her teeth.

C.She takes a shower.    D.She goes to work.

(  )59.What does she usually do after supper?

A.She helps her son with homework. B.She watches TV with her son.

C.She goes shopping.    D.She takes a walk.

(  )60.When does Mrs. Brown usually watch TV with her family?

A.On weekdays.     B.On weekends.

C.In the morning.     D.In the afternoon.

B

John is a schoolboy. Everyone likes him very much because he is funny. He can play many instruments (乐器). When he is with his friends, he often plays for them. Today is June 1st. It’s John’s birthday. He has a big and interesting party at home. Many friends come to his party. John’s mother cooks a lot of food for them.

Everyone gives a beautiful gift to him. May gives him an English dictionary because he also likes English. Bob gives John a guitar because he likes playing the guitar very much. At the party, John plays the guitar and he also plays the piano. They sing many songs and play some interesting games. They have a good time today.

(  )61.Why does everyone like John very much?

A.Because his English is good.

B.Because he is funny.

C.Because he can play many instruments.

D.Because he looks good.

(  )62.When is John’s birthday?

A.May 1st.  B.June 1st.  C.November 6th.  D.November 8th.

(  )63.What does John do on his birthday?

A.He goes to the park.

B.He goes to a movie.

C.He does his homework.

D.He has a big and interesting party at home.

(  )64.Who gives John an English dictionary?

A.May.   B.His father.  C.His mother.   D.Bob.

(  )65.What does John play at the party?

A.The guitar.  B.The piano.  C.The drums.   D.Both A and B.