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Buried Treasure! Buried Treasure! PAGE PAGE 1 An old captain and a young sailor are talking at a bar. Captain: Boy, do you like adventure and danger? Sailor: Yes, sir. Captain: our father was a good friend of mine. He even saved my life once. So, I’m going to do you a favour. Come closer, boy. Take a look at this. Sailor: A treasure map! Captain: Keep quiet. Now, you listen closely. About 10 years ago, I sailed with my crew to the Caribbean. We carried a chest full of gold, jewels … treasure enough for a king! But those were dangerous times. I had to bury the treasure on the island of Bara Julip. Sailor: Did you look for it later? Captain: No, I never had the chance. No, I’m too cold and want you to have the map. Sailor: I don’t know what to say. Thank you. Captain: you must be careful! There are mountains, lakes, forests, and rivers to cross. If the animals don’t kill you, the hot weather might. Remember, there ’s only one mountain pass. Cross the forest quickly. Be sure to cross the river in the north. Sailor: I’ll do my best. Captain: Good luck, boy. Choose the best answer. The old captain helps the sailor because . he’s kind B. he knew the sailor’s father C. he lost a bet(打赌) D. he owes(欠)the sailor money Why did the captain bury the treasure? The area wasn’t safe B. It was a tradition(传统) C. It was fun D. His crew tried to kill him What do we know about the island? It’s near Singapore B. Nobody knows its name C. It’s completely dry D. It’s full of danger To find the treasure, the young man must . cross three rivers B. catch an alien C. meet with a king D. go through a forest Which of the following is NOT true? There are alligators (鳄鱼)in the south part of the river. the captain is too old to look for the treasure. The weather on the island is very nice. The sailor must cross the forest before he crosses the river The fore babies The fore babies PAGE PAGE 2 Anna, Bernard, Carmen and Diana, three girls and a boy, were all born in the same hospital on