Maria and Peter go to school in Manila(马尼拉). They have school from Monday to Friday. School starts at 8：00 and ends at 5：00. After school on Monday, Maria goes home, but Peter stays at school for a club activity. He likes to play volleyball. On Monday and Tuesday, Maria doesn't have any activities. She watches television at home and helps her mother in the kitchen. But on Wednesday, Maria has a piano lesson at 6：00. She goes back to school at 5：30, so she can practice(练习) before lessons.
Peter helps his father and uncle at the cafe after school on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, he likes to read quietly at home and do homework. Maria and Peter sometimes sleep in the afternoon after school because they are tired.
【1】When does school end(结束)?
A. 5：00. B. 8：00. C. 4：00. D. 6：00.
【2】When do they have school?
A. Every day. B. On Saturday and Sunday.
C. From Monday to Friday. D. On Wednesday.
【3】On what day does Maria usually help her mother?
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wednesday. D. Both A and B.
【4】On what day does Peter usually help his father and uncle?
A. Monday. B. Tuesday.
C. Wednesday. D. Tuesday and Wednesday.
【答案】【1】A
【2】C
【3】D
【4】D
【解析】短文介绍了周一到周五玛丽亚和彼得的学习生活情况。学校八点开始上课，五点结束。星期一和星期二，玛丽亚没有任何活动。她在家看电视，在厨房帮妈妈做饭。星期三，玛丽亚在六点上钢琴课。彼得在星期二和星期三放学后在咖啡馆帮助他的父亲和叔叔。星期四，他喜欢在家里静静地读书，做作业。
【1】细节理解题。根据短文中的句子“School starts at 8：00 and ends at 5：00.”可知，学校在下午5点钟放学，故答案为A。
【2】根据短文第2句“They have school from Monday to Friday.”可知，他们周一到周五上学，故答案为C。
【3】细节理解题。根据短文中的句子“On Monday and Tuesday, Maria doesn't have any activities. She watches television at home and helps her mother in the kitchen.”可知，周一，周二在家帮助她的妈妈，故答案为D。
【4】细节理解题。根据最后一段开头的句子“Peter helps his father and uncle at the cafe after school on Tuesday and Wednesday.”可知，彼得通常在星期二和星期三放学后在咖啡馆帮助他的父亲和叔叔。故答案为D。