see Tom on weekends. And he often buys some chocolates when he comes. Then Tom's mother lets him eat it, because she wants to make her father happy.

　　Tom's birthday is on Saturday. On Friday evening, Tom says to his mother, "Oh, I'm very happy today."

　　"Why?" asks his mother.

　　"Because tomorrow is my birthday, and I can get chocolates," says Tom, "Please God, (20)give me a big box of chocolates for my birthday."

　　"Ha! God can't hear you. Don't shout (喊)!" says Tom's mother.

　　"I know," says the boy with a smile, "but my grandfather is in the next room, and he can."

任务1：根据短文内容回答下列问题。

16. When does Tom's grandfather usually see Tom?

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17. Why is Tom happy on Friday evening?

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18. Can Tom get a box of chocolates on his birthday?

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任务2：将文中划线的句子翻译成汉语。

19. ______________________________________________

20 ______________________________________________

四、综合填空 （ 10分 ）

　　根据短文内容，用方框中所给词语的适当形式填空，使文意通顺、完整。

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basketball, history, musician Mr and Mrs Cooper are Americans. But now they are in Beijing (1)__________ their kids. This is their first time to China.

Mr Cooper is a (2)__________. He sings very well. Mrs Cooper is a (3)__________. Her daughter studies at her school. Mrs Cooper likes Beijing Opera very much. She thinks she can learn about Chinese (4)__________ and culture. So she often goes to see Beijing opera. (5)__________ her daughter doesn't think so. She likes (6)__________, and her favorite movie is Mr Bean. Mr Cooper doesn't like movies. He thinks they are (7)__________. He likes sports. His favorite sport is (8)__________. He likes Yao Ming very much.

　　The Coopers want to go to Pingyao, Shanxi. It is an (9)__________ and nice place. They want to take photos there. They can also (10)__________ to speak Chinese. They can have a good time in China.

五．选择方框中的句子补全对话，有一项是多余的。（ 10分）

　　Clerk: 1._________ ？

　　Mary: 2_________ I want a sweater.

　　Clerk: 3 _________ ?

　　Mary: Orange.

　　Clerk: Here you are.

　　Mary: 4_________？

　　Clerk: 20 dollars.

　　Mary: 5 _________ .

　　Clerk: You are welcome.

　　A．Can I help you? 　　B．What would you like?