of the America of his time because his writings show a variety of interests and activities.

36．When Mark Twain was young，he ______.

A．enjoyed watching steamboats

B．was interested in watching passengers

C．liked large boats but not small ones

D．traveled up and down the river

37．According to the writer，American literature became richer because Mark Twain ______.

A．wrote about silver mines in Nevada B．hoped to get rich

C．wrote for newspapers D．moved to California

38．According to the writer，Mark Twain became wellknown in America because of his ______.

A．novel Huckleberry Finn

B．funny story about a frogjumping competition

C．books about the Mississippi

D．funny speeches at dinners

39．According to the passage，which of the following statements about Mark Twain is TRUE?

A．He is the greatest American writer.

B．He only wrote sad stories during his last years.

C．He not only wrote novels but also taught in schools.

D．His life experiences were rich.

40．The passage is mainly about Mark Twain's ______.

A．hometown B．writing career C．travels D．family

四、用所给词的适当形式填空

1、They`re busy ____(study) for math test.

2、They are singing and _________(dance) over there. 3、I am _______(go) to the dentist soon. 4、Let's ________(have) a piano lesson. 5、I'd like ________(play) volleyball.

6、I have to ________(study) for a math test. 7、I have a________ (real) busy week.

8、Thanks for your________ (invite) to visit next week. 9、I am going _______(camp) this weekend.

10、He often helps his mother _____(do) housework.

五、根据句意以及首字母提示完成单词

1、Can you come to my party tomorrow? Sure, I`d l____ to. 2、I can play the piano. She can play the piano, t____. 3、We have no lessons on w______. 4、Thanks for i______ me to your party. 5、Come and j____ us.

6、My best friends is going to v_____ me next vacation. 7、I can`t join you because I h____ to help my father. 8