than it is overground. Recycling is a way of life, so Jim usually washes his car with bath water and they have a special system to reuse the water from the dishwasher and washing machine.

　　Even so, most families enjoy life in Coober Pedy. The children can make as much noise as they want and there are no complaints from the neighbors because the thick walls stop sounds from traveling. Adults enjoy the peace and quiet away from the world above.

　　1．People in Coober Pedy live underground________．

　　A．because of their secret identities

　　B．because it is warmer underground

　　C．so that they can save some money

　　D．due to the terrible natural environment.

　　2．Which word can best describe Mary's life underground according to Paragraph 3?

　　A．Comfortable.　　　　B．Exciting.

　　C．Healthy. D．Lonely.

　　3．Which is the biggest problem people in Coober Pedy have to face?

　　A．High living expenses.

　　B．The awfully dusty environment.

　　C．Shortage of water and greenery.

　　D．The extremely high temperatures

　　4．Children enjoy the life in Coober Pedy mainly because they ________．

　　A．enjoy traveling around with their parents

　　B．can get many expensive toys from their parents

　　C．enjoy the peace and quiet while doing their homework

　　D．can enjoy themselves without disturbing their neighbors

　　B

　　Florida is celebrating a big anniversary this year. Five hundred years ago, on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce arrived on the east coast of what is now Florida. Native Americans had been living there for centuries, but Ponce was the first European to set foot in what would become the United States.

　　According to legend, Ponce may have landed in Florida by mistake. He is said to have been looking for an island called Bimini and its Fountain (喷泉) of Youth. The magical fountain could supposedly make old people young again. Instead, Ponce landed on Florida and claimed it for Spain. He named it La Florida, or "flowery place"．

　　Ponce explored more of Florida's coasts over the next few months. He later returned to Spain but went back to Florida in 1521 to attempt to set up a colony. However, native Americans attacked him and his friends, and Ponce was killed. It wasn't until 1565 that Spain set up a successful colony at St. Augustine on Florida's east coast. It is the oldest European settlement in the U．S.

Florida didn't belong to the U．S. until Spain lost control. It was admitted to the U．S. as the