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od place for skating. The villagers had to spend a cold and long winter. They had to stay in the houses until the next spring. They had nothing to do during the whole winter. Of course they felt tired. Some children went skating on the lake though it was very cold outside. It was early winter. All the visitors left as soon as the first snow fell. The lake began to be covered with ice. After breakfast Bill wanted to go skating on the lake while Mike was busy reading a picture book. He asked his brother to go there with him together. “The ice is thin, I think,” said Mike. “I have to finish reading the book this morning.” Bill didn’t agree and went there alone. A few hours later lunch was ready, but Mr Taylors didn’t find Bill. He asked Mike if h e knew where the boy was. “There’re two possibilities(可能性 ) , I think. He’s skating on the lake if the ice is thick, or he’s swimming in the lake!” 1. Some visitors went to spend their holiday in the valley because____. A. there was no noise there B. the winter was cold C. there was a lake there D. they could have a good rest 2. The ____ paid Mr Taylors some money. A. villagers B. visitors C. friends D. children 3. Few visitors went to the valley in winter because ______. A. the roads were narrow B. the lake was covered with ice C. it was difficult for them to get there D. they couldn’t live in the cold village 4. ____, so he didn39。 t go to the lake with his brother. A. Mike wanted to read the picture book B. Mike couldn’t skate C. Mike felt warm in the room D. Mike thought it dangerous to skate there 5. Which of the following is true? A. Bill was in the lake B. Bill was skating on the lake C. Bill got into trouble D. Mike didn’t know where Bill was. B 1970 was the World Conservation(保護(hù) )Year. The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world is in hoped that governments(政府 ) would act quickly in order to conserve is one example of the one t