In fact, there are 24 time zones in the world. Most countries, such as Ireland and Japan, fall in one time zone. Some large countries, such as the USA, Canada and Russia, may fall in three or more time zones. But China is the only large country besides(除……之外) India and Kazakhstan that only uses one time zone.
When it’s noon on Monday in Los Angeles, it’s two in the afternoon in Chicago. This is the same across the world. It’s eight o’clock at night in London. It’s 11:00 p.m. in Moscow and 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday in Beijing, China and 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday in Canberra, Australia.
()11.Which of the following things may happen if it’s 10:44 a.m. in Zhengzhou?
A. Mike in California is having breakfast.
B. Sato in Japan is cooking lunch at home.
C. Mary in New York is reading in the sun.
()12.Which country uses more than one time zone?
A. China.
B. Japan.
C. Canada.
()13.(新考法·跨学科知识) If it’s 2:00 p.m. in California, what time is it in Chicago?
A. 4:00 p.m.
B. 5:00 p.m.
C. 6:00 p.m.
()14.(新考法·文章来源) Where may you read the passage?
A. In an art book.
B. In a geography book.
C. In a biology book.

11.B 12.C 13.A 14.B

四、阅读短文,从方框中选择适当的词或词组并用其正确形式填空,使短文通顺、意思完整。(每词或词组限用一次。)
at eat play because have fun
I’m Henry. It is Sunday today. I’m at the beach with my friends. The beach is beautiful and it’s really a good place 15. .
What are my friends doing? Look! Jack and Tom are playing beach volleyball. It’s really interesting to them. Lily and Jane are practising dancing 16. there will be a school show next Friday. Sam is 17. the guitar. His dream is to be a musician(音乐家) one day. Who is surfing(冲浪)? Oh, it’s Peter. He is good 18. it. Listen! Some people are singing “Happy Birthday”. Oh, they are having a party over there. They 19. delicious food and playing games. We all have great fun.

15.to have fun 16.because 17.playing 18.at 19.are eating