Read the following two passages and choose the correct answers: Passage I When children start school for the very 1st time parents often feel a sense of excitement coupled with a touch of sadness at the end of an era. This is the start of a new adventure for children playing and interacting with new friends sharing, taking turns and settling into a new routine. But of course, this is not the start of your child’s education which in fact began at birth. Back then, you would have been your child’s most influential teachers. During this time at home, your child would have learnt more than at any other period in their life. During your child’s first year in school , much time will be spent in learning to read and they need to know that this is fun and worthwhile. Your child will naturally copy you so it is important that you are seen reading and enjoying books newspapers and magazines rather than just absorbed in screens. Ultimately an excellent education should be a close partnership between parents and teachers. A child’s year splits fairly neatly into thirds: a 3rd at school, a 3rd asleep and a third awake at home or on holiday. Irrespective of the quality of a school , a child‘s home life is of key importance. It is the determining factor of their academic success. Your child may have started on a new journey but your work is far from finished. 1: How do parents feel when their children start going to school? A) Contented and relieved. B) Anxious and depressed. C) Proud but a bit nervous. D) Excited but somewhat sad. 2: What does the passage say about children’s education? A) It starts the moment they are born. B) It depends on their parents for success. C) It is gaining increasing public attention. D) It is becoming parents’ biggest concern. 3: What should parents do for the success of their children’s education? A) Choose the right school for them. B) Help them to learn by themselves. C) Read books and magazines to them. D) Set a good example for them to follow. 4: What does the passage say is the key factor of children ’s academic success? A) Their intelligence. B) Their home life. C) The quality of their school. D) The effort they put in learning. Passage II A Savannah cat is a crossbreed between a domestic cat and a medium-sized wild African cat called the Serval. The unusual cross became popular among breeders at the end of the 1990s. And in 2001, the International Cat Association accepted it as a new registered breed. The savannahs are tall and slim and can weigh up to nine point one kilograms, making them one of the largest breeds of cats that people can own. They have a spotted code similar to that of many types of wild cats and their ears are very large. They are also commonly compared to dogs in their loyalty and can be trained to walk on a lead and to fetch, and often noted characteristic of the Savannah is its jumping ability. They are known to jump on top of doors and high cabinets. Some can leap about 2.5 metres high from a standing position. Cats are typically known for being very inquisitive and so are the Savannahs. They often learn how to open doors and cupboards. Many Savannah cats do not fear water and will play with or even dive into water. Some owners even shower with their Savannah Cats, presenting a water bowl to Savannah may also prove a challenge, as some will promptly begin to bat all the water out of the bowl until it is empty using their front paws. 5: What do we learn about the savannah cat? A)It is the cleverest cat in the world. B)It is the largest cat in Africa. C)It is an unusual cross breed. D)It is a large-sized wild cat. 6 : What is characteristic of Savannah cats? A)They are as loyal as doges. B)They have unusually long tails. C)They are fond of sleeping in cabinets. D)They know how to please their owners 7: What do some people do with their Savannah cats? A)They shake their front paws. B)They teach them to dive. C)They shower with them. D)They shout at them