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一、What are you going to do if you are in a burning house？ How will you escape？ Do you know how to save yourself？ Please read the following paage.Escaping a fire is a serious matter.Knowing what to do during a fire can save you life.It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family，such as stairways and fire escapes，but not lifts.From the lower floors of the buildings，escaping through windows is poible，learn the best way of leaving by windows with the least chance of serious injury.The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground.An average person，hanging by the finger-tips will have a drop of about six feet to the ground.It is about the height of an average man.Of course，it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building.Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help.Be sure to keep the door closed.Or smoke and fire may be drawn into the room.Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may leaked（渗）into the room.On a second or third floor，the best windows for escape are those that open onto a roof.From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely.Dropping onto cement（水泥）might end in injury.Bushes（灌木丛）and gra can help to break a fall.1.It is important to _______.A.put out the fire in the burning house B.know the ways to escape the fire

C.jump off a burning house D.keep the door closed

2.It is poible to escape through the windows _______.A.if there are some bushes on the ground B.if you are strong enough

C.if you live on a lower floor D.If you have a long rope

3.Which of the following escaping way is NOT right？ _______.A.You can escape though stairways.B.You can choose fire escapes.C.Escape from the windows that open onto a roof.D.Use a lift to come down at once.4.Open the window so that _______ if the building is on fire.A.you can get fresh air B.you can call for help

C.you can easily jump off D.you can be seen first

5.The best title of the paage is _______.A.Escaping from the Windows B.Save Yourself in the Burning House

C.Knowledge on Fire D.Waiting for Help

二、Napoga is a 12-year-old girl in Ghana，Africa.It is hard for her family to get clean water.Every morning，she leaves home at half past five to get clean water for her family in a village far away.It takes her six hours to get enough clean water for daily cooking and drinking.She has no time to go to school or to play with her friends.Millions of people in the world are like Napoga.They can't get enough clean water to keep healthy.Earth Day is April 22.But on all other days，we must also remember it.The water we use is the most important natural resourceon the earth.Water covers 70% of the earth's surface。But most of that is sea water.We can't use it for very many things.Fresh water covers only 1% of the earth's surface.You probably feel lucky that your life isn't as hard as Napoga's.But that doesn't mean you don't have to worry about water.We all face serious water problems.One of them is water pollution.All kinds of things from cars，factories，farms and homes make our rivers，lakes，and oceans dirty.Polluted water is very bad for people to drink.And dirty water is bad for fish，too.Now，34% of all kinds of fish are dying out.How do cars and factories make our water dirty？ First，they pollute the air.Then，when it rains，the rain water comes down and makes our drinking water dirty.Dirty rain，called acid rain，is also bad for plants，animals and buildings.Scientists say that in 30 years，more than half of the people in the world won't have enough clean water.We have to learn how to save more water for ourselves and our children.Here is some advice for saving water：

Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.You can save as much as 450 liters each month.Leaky taps（漏水的龙头）waste a lot of water.Fix them right away！

You can easily cut your 10-minute showers（沐浴）in half-and you'll be just as clean.When you wash dishes，don't let the water run.Only wash clothes when you have a lot to wash.If your washing machine isn't full，you're wasting water！

1.Every morning Napoga went to get clean water _______.A.before she went to school B.after she finished school

C without going to school D.after she played with her friends

2.On the earth，_______.A.sea water is widely used than fresh water B.there is very little water for our living

C.there is 71% of fresh water D.we don't need to worry about water

3.Acid rain _______.A.is only bad for living things

B.can be produced in factories

C.doesn't do harm to people，but it's bad for plants，animals and buildings

D.doesn't just do harm to human beings but to ani-mals，plants and buildings

4.Which of the following wastes water？

A.We need ten minutes if we want a clean shower.B.We should put in enough clothes when we wash them in washing machines.C.You can keep yourself clean by having a shower for five minutes.D.Don't let the water run when we brush our teeth and wash dishes.5.What's the main idea of the paage？

A.Something must be done to prevent water form be-ing polluted.B.Clean water means much to human beings and living things around us.C.It's time to take care of the water we use.D.Water is the most important natural resource on the earth.三、An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother.All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money.Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother，“Only a miracle can save him now，” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.She hurried to a drugstore（药店）with the money in her hand.“And what do you want？” asked the salesman.“It's for my little brother，” the girl answered.“He's really，really sick and I want to buy a miracle.”

“Pardon？” said the salesman.“My brother Andrew has something bad growing in-side his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him.So how much does a miracle cost？” “We don't sell a miracle here，child.I'm sorry，” the salesman said with a smile.“Listen，if it isn't enough，I can try and get some more.Just tell me how much it costs.”

A well-dreed man heard it and asked，“What kind of a miracle does your brother need？”

“I don't know，” she answered with her eyes full of tears.“He's really sick and mum says he needs an opera-tion.But my daddy can't pay for it，so I have brought all my money.”

“How much do you have？” asked the man.“$ 1.11，but I can try and get some more，” she answered.“Well，what luck，” smiled the man.“$ 1.11，the price of a miracle for little brothers.”

He took up the girl's hand and said，“Take me to where you live.I want to see your brother and meet your parents.Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”

That well-dreed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong，a famous doctor.The operation was succeful and it wasn't long before Andrew was home again.How much did the miracle cost？

1.What was the trouble in the little girl's family？

A.Her brother was seriously ill.B.They had no money.C.Nothing could save her brother.D.Both A and B.2.In the eye of the little girl，a miracle might be _______.A.something interesting B.something beautiful

C.some wonderful medicine D.some good food

3.The little girl said again and again “……I can try and get some more.” That shows _______.A.she had still kept some money B.she hoped not to be refused

C.There was no need to worry about money D.she thought money was easy to get

4.What made the miracle happen？

A.The girl's love for her brother.B.The girl's money.C.The medicine from the drugstore.D.Nobody can tell.5.From the paage we can infer（推断）that _______.A.The doctor didn't ask for any pay

B.A miracle is sure to happen if you keep on

C.The little girl is lovely but not so clever

D.Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought

四、Waste can be seen everywhere in the school.Some students ask for more food than they can eat and others often forget to turn off the lights when they leave the claroom.They say they can afford these things.But I don't agree with them.Waste can bring a lot of problems.Although China is rich in some resources（资源），we are short of（缺乏）others，for example，fresh water（淡水）。It is reported that we will have no coal（煤）or oil to use in 100 years.So if we go on wasting our resources，what can we use in the future and where can we move？ Think about it.I think we should say no to the students who waste things every day.Everybody should stop wasting as soon as poible.In our everyday life，we can do many things to prevent waste from happening，for example，turn off the water taps（水龙头）when we finish washing，turn off the lights when we leave the claroom，try not to order more food than we need，and so on.Little by little，everything will be changed.Waste can be stopped one day，if we do our best.1.From the paage we know that some students often _______ in the school.A.eat too much B.don't work hard

C.waste things D.throw rubbish everywhere

2.Which is not mentioned in this paage？

A.Fresh water B.Forest.C.Oil.D.Coal.3.What may happen in 100 years？

A.We may still have enough oil.B.We may still have enough coal.C.We may have a little oil.D.We may have no coal or oil to use.4.Which of the following is right？

A.Waste brings problems.B.Waste can bring no problem.C.China is rich in fresh water.D.Students never waste things.5.Which is the best title of this paage？

A.Stop Wasting B.School life

C.Waste in the School D.Rich Resources in China

五、“Well，we're in our new house.Let's get a new pet to get along with it，” Mrs Brown said to her husband.“That sounds like a pretty good idea，” he answered.“Do you want to see the ads in the newspaper？”

“Let's go to the animal shelter.Many pets there need homes.Since tomorrow is Saturday，we can both go，” she said.Next morning the Browns met Mr Snow at the animal shelter.“We want to be sure that the pets here go to good homes，” Mr Snow said，“So I need to ask you some questions.”

After they talked for a while，the Browns decided to get a small dog.It wouldn't need a big house or a big yard.A small dog would bark（吠）and warm them if someone tried to break into their house.After Mr Snow gave the Browns a book on pet care，they chose one and wanted to take her home right away.But the animal doctor hadn't checked her yet.So Mr Snow told them to return on Sunday.On Sunday afternoon the Browns went to the animal shelter.The animal doctor said，“Shadow has had all of her shots（预防针）。She will be healthy.” The browns thanked the doctor and took Shadow home.1.From the reading we learn that _______.A.the Browns have never had a pet before.B.the Browns knew about Shadow from the newspaper.C.Shadow is a small and healthy dog.D.Mr Brown didn't quite agree with his wife.2.The word shelter in the reading means _______.A.a place to sell small dogs

B.a place to keep homele animals

C.a place to study animals

D.a place to sell books on pet care

3.Mr Snow asked the Browns some questions to _______.A.see if they had moved to a new house

B.find out how rich the Browns were

C.know where they'd keep their new pet

D.make sure they'd take care of pets

4.The Browns thinks that a small dog _______.A.doesn't need any room to keep

B.can help them watch their house

C.eats le food than a bigger one

D.usually has a beautiful name

5.It's clear that _______.A.Shadow will not be easy to get ill

B.the Browns were not satisfied with Shadow

C.Mr Snow didn't check Shadow at all

D.Shadow likes barking a lot

六、He is quiet and shy.He likes to hide his eyes behind his hair.He doesn't smile very often.However，if you talk to him about music，he'll have a lot to say.This is Jay Chou，the 24-year-old Taiwanese pop king.His fans are so excited because he will sing songs in Beijing on September 12.Those songs are from his new album，“Ye Huimei”，and the album was released（发行）in July and was named after his mother.Chou grew up just with his mother.He did not talk much and did badly in many school subjects.His mother noticed the boy's special interest in music and sent him to learn piano when he was only three years old.He loved it and kept on practicing.Chou is not very handsome.He does not speak clearly when he sings or talks.But the singer has huge crowds of fans.“He is really good at music.It makes him attractive（有魅力的）to me，” said Liu Jiajun，a Junior 2 student in No.101 Middle School in Beijing.“He is true to himself.He never follows others，” said Zhang Yujie，a Junior 1 girl at Huaibei Middle School in Sihong，Jiangsu Province.1.From this paage，we know that Jay Chou _______.A.is very handsome B.has a bright smile

C.often makes too much noise D…… is a pop music star

2.His fans are so excited because _______.A.he released a new album in July B.he will sing new songs in Beijing

C.he can play the piano very well D.his new album was named after his mother

3.When he was a little child，he _______.A.talked a lot every day B.did well in his study at school

C.started to like music D.had huge crowds of fans

4.According to one of his fans，Jay _______.A.is a good student B.has long and beautiful hair

C.is a well-known pianist D.is very attractive to them

5.The sentence “He never follows others” in the last paragraph means _______.A.he always has his own style（风格）

B.he likes to walk alone

C.he doesn't like other people's songs at all

D.no one can catch up with him

七、Alfred Nobel，the great Swedish inventor and industrialist，was born in Stockholm on October 21，1833，but moved to Ruia with his parents in 1842，where his father，Immanuel，made a strong position for himself in the engineering industry.Immanuel Nobel invented landmine and made a lot of money from the government during the Crimean War，but went bankrupt soon after.Then，the family returned to Sweden in 1859，where Alfred began his own study of explosives in his father's lab.He had never been to school or university but had taught himself，and by the time he was twenty，he became a skillful chemist and excellent linguist，speaking Swedish，Ruian，German，French and English.He built up over 80 companies in 20 different countries.He was always searching for a meaning to life.He spent much time and money working on how to end the wars，and the peace between nations，until his death in Italy in 1896.His famous last will，in which he left money to provide prizes for outstanding work in physics，chemistry，physiology，medicine，literature and peace，is a memorial to his interests and ideas.And so，the man is remembered and respected long after his death.1.Where was Alfred Nobel born？ He was born in ________.A.Sweden B.Stockholm

C.Ruia D.Moscow

2.What did Immanuel Nobel invented during the Crimean War？

A.The engineering industry.B.A strong position.C.Landmine.D.Study of explosives.3.Why did Alfred Nobel return to Sweden ？ Because his father ________.A.went bankrupt B.was put in prison

C.was ill D.died

4.How many companies did Alfred Nobel build up？ He built up ________ companies in different countries.A.20 B.40

C.60 D.80

5.What was Alfred Nobel always searing for？ ________.A.More time and more money

B.A meaning to life

C.How to end the war

D.The peace between nations

八、Shlander is a man from space.He thinks the people and things on the earth are very strange.He is now writing a letter to his friend at home.Here is part of his letter.Read it and answer the questions.Now I am in a strange world.It is very nice.There are many new things here.There are many earth monsters here，too.The earth monsters look very funny.They have just one head，two arms and two legs.They have thin black strings on their heads.Some earth monsters have brown or yellow strings.The earth monsters have a hole in their face.Every day，they put nice things and balls from the trees into the hole.They put water into the hole，too.The earth monsters do not walk very fast.They move from place to pace in tin boxes.At night，the earth monsters like to look at a square window box.This box has very small earth monsters in it.1.Shlander thinks the people and things on the earth are very ________.A.strange B.nice

C.different D.beautiful

2.Shlander thinks man on the earth is ________.A.a monkey B.a earth monster

C.a tin box D.a strange world

3.The earth monster doesn't have ________.A.heads,arms and legs B.brown or yellow strings on its head

C.a hole on its face D.a swing on its body

4.The earth monsters don't put ________ on their holes.A.nice things B.balls

C.fire D.water

5.The square window box is ________.A.a car or a bus B.a very small earth monster

C.a TV set D.a radio

九、Christmas Eve means a warm get-together with friends，a candlelight dinner，or perhaps a celebration at a pub（酒馆）for students.But，for Cai Yingjie，the night has a different meaning： helping beggars（乞丐）and the homele（people without homes）。

Cai，who is a student in journalism at Tsinghua，could be found at Beijing's Wudaokou Light Railway Station that special evening.When she saw an old beggar，she took the cold，rough hands of the woman with her warm，clean hands，and gave the woman some warm bread and helped her put on a pair of new gloves（手套）。

The woman was surprised for a few seconds，then burst into tears，saying “for the first time I feel respected（尊重）”。

Cai said，“A beggar's life is very hard.That's why I want to help them.”

Cai was one of 14 Tsinghua students spending Christmas Eve among the poor.They walked in the cold wind along the streets from 4 to 7 pm on Friday，visiting 15 beggars in Beijing's Haidian District.They brought bread and gloves with them，and stopped to greet beggars and offer them some of the warm food.Each beggar greeted them with a look of surprise.“I know the activity can't help much，but it's meant to show our respect and care for beggars and the homele who have been neglected for so long，” said Sun，head of the group.“And Christmas is a good time for that.”

1.What does Christmas Eve mean to the 14 Tsinghua students？

A.Taking 15 beggars to Tsinghua.B.Getting together with friends.C.Showing care to the beggars and the homele.D.Selling bread and gloves to the beggars.2.What does the beggar mean by saying “for the first time I feel respected”？

A.The beggar has been waiting for Cai for long.B.The beggar hasn't been shown care for so long.C.The beggar has been respecting Cai for a long time.D.This is the first time the beggar has seen Tsinghua students.3.What did each beggar feel when they received greetings？

A.Sad.B.Amazed.C.Frightened.D.Proud.4.The word “neglected” in the last paage means _______.A.protected B.found

C.taken care of D.given no enough care

十、There are many wetlands（湿地）in China and some of them have become the world's important wetlands.The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them.They are in Yancheng，Jiangsu Province.They are home for many different kinds of birds and animals.The world's largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve（自然保护区）is in them.More than 700 milu deer live freely there.There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world，but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Cranes Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low.There is a lot of rain and sunshine，too.They are really good places for wildlife（野生生物）。Offering food and home for some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands.Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood.But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings.This means there will be le and le space for wildlife.Luckily，more and more people are beginning to realize the important of wetlands and wildlife.Every year，on February 2nd，many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.1.The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are in the _______ of China.A.east B.south

C.west D.north

2.Usually the weather in the wetlands is _______.A.hot B.pleasant

C.cold D.dry

3.The World Wetlands Day is on _______.A.April 22 B.June 25

C.February 2 D.March 22

4.We must protect wetlands because _______.A.they are home for wildlife

B.they can prevent flood

C.they can offer food to the animals and birds

D.all of the above

5.The best title for the paage is _______.A.China's Wetlands Have All Entered the World's List

B.Wetlands-Home for Wildlife and Human Beings

C.Special Animals in the Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands

D.Wetlands-Valuable Recourses（珍贵资源）of Land on the Earth

十一、Do you know how to play a game called “Musical Chairs”？ It is easy to play and most people enjoy it.All you need are some chairs，some people and some way of making music.You may use a piano or any other musical instrument，if someone can play it.You may use a tape recorder.You can even use a radio.Put the chairs in a row.The chairs may be put in twos，back to back.A better way is to have the chairs in one row with each chair facing in the opposite direction to the chair next to it.The game is easy.When the music starts，the players walk round the chairs.Everyone goes in the same direction，of course，they should walk in time to the music.If the music is fast they

should walk quickly.If the music is slow，they should walk slowly.The person playing music cannot see the people in the game.When the music stops，the players try to sit on the chairs.If a person cannot find a chair to sit on，he drops out.Then，before the music starts again，one chair must be taken away.When the music stops again，one more player will be out.At last，there will be two players and one chair.The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner.1.If ten people are playing musical chairs，you must begin with _______.A.nine chairs B.ten chairs

C.eleven chairs D.one chair

2.Which of the following is not suitable for playing musical chairs？ _______.A.A piano B.A radio

C.A tape recorder D.A telephone

3.The chairs should be put _______.A.with the desks B.before the winner

C.all over the room D.in a line

4.When the music starts,the players must _______.A.run about the room

B.get down

C.walk around the chairs

D.sit on the chairs

5.Which of the following statements is NOT true？

A.The game “Musical Chairs” is not difficult to learn.B.The last one can sit on the last chair.C.The winner can sit on the chair.D.If the person plays music,he cannot be the winner.十二、Several years ago，a television reporter was talking to three of the most important people in America.One was a very rich banker，another owned one of the largest companies in the world，and the third owned many buildings in the center of New York.The reporter was talking to them about being important.“How do we know if someone is really important？” the reporter asked the banker.The banker thought for a few moments and then said，“I think anybody who is invited to the Whiter House to meet the President of the United States is really important.”

The reporter then turned to the owner of the very large company.“Do you agree with that？” she asked.The man shook his head，“No.I think the President invites a lot of people to the White House.You'd only be important if while you were visiting the President，there was a telephone call from the president of another country，and the President of the US said he was too busy to answer it.”

The reporter turned to the third man.“Do you think so？”

“No，I don't，” he said.“I don't think that makes the visitor important.That makes the President important.”

“Then what would make the visitor important？” the reporter and the other two men asked.“Oh，I think if the visitor to the White House was talking to the President and the phone rang，and the President picked up the receiver，listened and then said，'It's for you.' ”

1.This story happened in _______.A.England B.America

C.Japan D.Australia

2.There are _______ in this paage.A.two men and two women

B.three men and one woman

C.three women and one man

D.four women

3.The banker thought _______.A.he was really important because he was a rich banker

B.the visitor to the White House was really important

C.the visitor who met the President of the United States

D.the reporter was really important

4.The owner of the very large company thought _______.A.she was really important because she owned one of the largest companies

B.the banker was really important

C.the owner of many buildings in the center of New York was really important

D.the visitor would be really important if while he was visiting the President，the President would not answer any telephone call

5.The owner of many buildings thought _______.A.he was really important because he owned many buildings in the center of New York

B.the owner of the very large company was really important

C.the visitor was really important if he talking to the President and the President received a telephone call for the visitor

D.the person who worked in the White House was really important

十三、In 1995，Oseola McCarty gave a present of $150 000 to the University of Southern Miiippi.She wanted to help poor students.It was a very generous thing to do.But her friends and neighbors were surprised.McCarty was a good woman.She went to church.She was always friendly and helpful.But everyone in her town knew that McCarty was not rich.In fact，she was poor.How did a poor 86-year-old woman have so much money？ Oseola McCarty was born in 1908 in Hattiesburg，Miiippi.She had to leave school when she was eight years old to help her family.She took a job washing clothes.She earned only a few dollars a day.Oseola washed the clothes by hand.Then she hung the clothes to dry.She did this for nearly 80 years.In the 1960s，she bought an automatic washer and dryer.But she gave them away.She did not think they got the clothes clean enough！At that time，many people started to buy their own washers and dryers.McCarty did not have much work，so she started to iron clothes instead.McCarty never married or had children.Her life was very simple.She went to work and to church.She read her Bible（圣经）。She had a black-and-white television.But she did not watch it very much.It had only one channel.McCarty saved money all her life and eventually had about $250 000.When she was 86，a lawyer helped her make a will.She left money to the church，her relatives，and the university.McCarty just wanted to help others.She did not think she was a special person.But then people found out about her present to the university.She received many honors（荣誉）。She even flew in an airplane for the first time！Oseola McCarty died in 1999.She was a shy and ordinary woman who became famous.1.Oseola McCarty gave $150 000 to the University of Southern Miiippi _______.A.to help the poor students B.to surprise her friends and neighbors

C.to show her generosity D.to be a good and rich woman

2.From the story we know _______.A.McCarty was born in a poor family near the University of Southern Miiippi

B.everyone was surprised because they thought McCarty had no education

C.washers and dryers brought a change in McCarty's life

D.McCarty gave half of her money to the church and her relatives

3.Which of the following is true？

A.McCarty had to work to help her family after school every day.B.McCarty learned to read the Bible by herself in the school.C.McCarty made one third of her money by washing and ironing clothes.D.McCarty did not have her own family because she had no husband or children.4.From which of the following can we tell McCarty lived a simple life？

A.She worked hard all her life.B.She didn't think she was special.C.She didn't have many interests.D.She had a TV set with many channels.5.Which of the following is true？

A.McCarty died at the age of eighty-six.B.McCarty did the job of washing for more than eighty years.C.McCarty gave her presents to both universities and churches.D.McCarty was given many honors because of her good deeds.十四、Mr King works in a shop and drives a car for the manager.He drives carefully and can keep calm in time of danger.And he escaped from several accidents.The manager pays him more and the traffic policemen often speak highly of him.Mr Baker，one of his friends，works in a factory outside the city.It's far from his house and he has to go to work by bus.As the traffic is crowded in the morning，sometimes he's late for the work.His manager warns the young man that he will be sent away unle he gets to his office on time.He hopes to buy a car，but he hasn't enough money.He decides to buy an old one.He went to the flea（跳蚤）market and at last he chose a beautiful but cheap car.He said he wanted to have a trial（试验）drive，the seller agreed.He called Mr King and asked him to help him.Mr King examined the car at first and then drove it away.It was five in the morning and there were few cars in the street.At first he drove slowly and it worked well.Then he drove fast.And when he reached a croing，the lights turned red.He tried to stop it，but he failed and nearly hit an old woman who was croing the street.A policeman told him to stop，but the car went on until it hit a big tree by the road.“Didn't you hear me？” the policeman asked angrily.“Yes，I did，sir，” said Mr King，“Since it doesn't listen to me，can it obey you？”

1.Mr King is paid more because he _______.A.always drives very slowly B.is not afraid of danger

C.had driven for years D.drives very well

2.Mr Baker went to the flea market to _______.A.buy a second-hand car B.have a trial drive

C.choose a new car D.sell his old car

3.Mr King tried to stop the car when _______.A.he saw an old woman croing the street

B.he saw a big tree

C.the traffic lights turned red

D.the policeman shouted angrily at him

4.Which of the following is true？

A.Mr King will be sent away if he keeps being late

B.Mr Baker can't afford to buy an old car

C.Mr King didn't hear the policeman

D.Something was wrong with the car

十五、I will always remember my mother's last few days in this world.On February 14th，2000，my cla went on a field trip to the beach.I had so much fun.When we returned to school，my teacher told me to go to the headmaster's office.When I got into the office，I saw a police officer.Suddenly I realized something was wrong.The police officer told me what had happened and we went to pick my sister up.After that，we went to the hospital and waited.Time went slowly.Finally，we got to see our mother.It was terrible.On the next day，the headmaster came and told my two teachers what had happened.I was taking a rest that day.I knew it had something to do with my mother.I kept thinking that she either died or had gotten better.How I wished that she had gotten better.When my teacher took me outside，my sister ran up to me.She started crying，“She's gone.Teresa，mommy's gone.She's dead.” I couldn't believe it.We jumped into the car and drove straight to the hospital.Most of my family were there.The silence was terrible.I knew I had to say goodbye.Today when I look back，I still mi my mother very much，but I know that I will live.My mother was a strong mother，who had the biggest heart.My mother was an angel walking on the earth.I will always remember her as living.When someone is asked who their hero（英雄）is，they usually say someone famous，like Michael Jordan or Britney Spears.When someone asks me who my hero is，I tell them，my mother.My mother lives every day.That is what makes her a true hero.。

1.Where was the writer when she learned her mother was very ill？

A.On the beach.B.At the hospital.C.At school.D.At home.2.Who brought the writer the bad news that her mother was ill？

A.Her sister.B.The headmaster.C.Her teacher.D.The police officer.3.What did the headmaster tell the two teachers on the next day？

A.Her mother had been very ill.B.Her mother had been dead.C.Her mother had gotten better.D.Her sister came to see her.4.From the last paragraph of the paage we know that _______.A.the writer is afraid of her mother

B.the writer is proud of her mother

C.the writer feels sad about her mother

D.the writer feels sorry for her mother

5.The writer must think her mother is a _______ woman.A.famous B.free

C.rich D.great

十六、Little Tom down the street calls our dog “The keep dog”.Zip is a sheep dog.But when Tom tries to say“ Seep”, it comes out “keep”.And in a way Tom is right.Zip is always bringing things home for us to keep!I'll tell you about some of them.Zip's first present was a shoe.It was made of green silk.We didn't know how Zip found the shoe.But after a moment Mary, my big sister, told me the shoe had a strange smell.I nodded(点头)and held my nose.“What do you think it is?”

“It smells like something for cleaning.I think someone tried to clean a spot(污点)off the shoe.Then he put it at the door to dry.”

“Along came Zip.And good-bye shoe!” I said.“ We should take it back.”

“We can't ”.said my sister.“Maybe little Tom is right,” Mary said.“Maybe Zip is a keep dog!”

1.The writer and Mary didn't know______.A.what Zip's first present was

B.how Zip carried its first present home

C.who owned Zip's first present

D.what Zip's first present was made of

2.Tom calls Zip “the keep dog” because ______.A.the dog likes keeping things

B.the dog likes playing with shoes

C.he doesn't know the dog's name

D.he can't pronounce the word “sheep” well

3.What made the shoe strange was ______.A.its colour B.its smell

C.its size D.that it was a silk one

4.The word “keep” in the last sentence means “_____”

A.keeping things for itself

B.bringing things for other to keep

C.not letting it run about

D.taking care of a small child

5.We can know from the reading that the dog _____.A.likes to give presents to people

B.has been kept in at the writer's home

C.has brought some trouble

D.likes to be called “the keep dog”

十七、An old lady in a plane had a blanket（毯子）over her head and she did not want to take it off.The air hoste spoke to her, but the old lady said, “I have never been in a plane before , and I am frightened.I am going to keep this blanket over my head until we are back on the ground again!”

Then the captain came.He said, “Madam, I am the captain of this plane.The weather is fine, there are no clouds in the sky, and everything is going very well.”But she continued to hide.So the captain turned and started to go back.Then the old lady looked out from under the blanket with one eye and said, “I am sorry, young man, but I don't like planes and I am never going to fly again.But I'll say one thing, ”She continued kindly, “You and your wife keep your plane very clean!”

1.An old lady had _________.A.glaes B.a blanket over her head C.a coat D.a basket

2.A.She didn't want to ________.A.take it off B.turn it off C.get on D.talk about it

3._________ spoke to her.A.The air hoste B.The man next to her C.her husband D.one of her friends

4.The old lady had never been _________ before.A.abroad B.home C.in a plane D.in hospital

5.The woman didn't like planes and she was never going ________.A.to fly again B.to travel C.to go abroad D.to go home

十八、Dick lived in England.One day in January he said to his wife, “I'm going to fly to New York next week because I've got some work there.” “Where are you going to stay there?” his wife asked.“I don't know yet.” Dick answered.“Please send me your addre from there in a telegram(电报),” his wife said.“All right,” Dick answered.He flew to New York on January 31st and found a nice hotel in the center of the city.He put his things in his room and then he sent his wife a telegram.He put the addre of his hotel in it.In the evening he didn't have any work, so he went to a cinema.He came out at nine o'clock and said, “Now I'm going back to my hotel and have a nice dinner.”

He found a taxi(出租车)and the driver said, “Where do you want to go?” But Dick didn't remember the name and addre of his hotel.“Which hotel are my things in?” he said, “And what am I going to do tonight?” But the driver of the taxi did not know.So Dick got out and went into a post office.There he sent his wife another telegram, and in it he wrote, “Please send me my addre at this post office.”

Choose the right answer

1.Dick flew to New York because ___.A.he went there for a holiday

B.he had work there

C.he went there for sightseeing(观光)

D.his home was there

2.Why did his wife want a telegram from him?

A.Because she didn't know his addre yet

B.Because she wanted to go to New York, too

C.Because she might send him another telegram

D.Because she couldn't leave her husband by himself in New York

3.Where did Dick stay in New York?

A.In the center of the city.B.In a hotel.C.In a restaurant.D.At his friend's house.4.Who would send him the name and addre of his hotel?

A.The manager(经理)of his hotel.B.The police office.C.The taxi driver.D.His wife.5.Which of the following is not true?

A.Dick stayed at a nice hotel in the center of the city.B.Dick didn't work on the first night of his arrival.C.Dick forgot to send his wife a telegram.D.Dick wanted to go back to his hotel in a taxi.十九、In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience(经历)four seasons in one day.In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring.An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard.The weather gets a little cold.In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer.So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella(伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.If you don't take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret(后悔)later in the day.1.Why do people in England often talk about the weather?

A.Because they may have four seasons in one day

B.Because they often have very good weather

C.Because the weather is warm just like in spring

D.Because the sky is sunny all day

2.From the story we know that when _________come, there is a heavy rain.A.sunshine and snow B.black clouds

C.summer and winter D.spring and autumn

3.“People can also have summer in winter.” Means “it is sometimes too ______in winter.”

A.warm B.cool C.cold D.rainy

4.In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because ________.A.their friends ask them to do so B.it often rains in England

C.they are going to sell them D.they are their favourite things

5.The best title(标题)for this paage is ________.A.Bad Seasons B.Summer or Winter

C.The Weather in England D.Strange English People

二十、Mr Brown was going away for a week.Before he left, he said to his son, “if anyone asks for me, you can tell him that your father has been out for doing something, and will be back in a week, then be sure to ask him to sit down for a cup of tea.”

“OK, Dad,” said his son.But he was afraid his son couldn't remember this, he wrote these words down on a piece of paper and gave it to him.His son put it into his small pocket, took it out and looked at it every now and then.Four days paed, but no one came to see his father.The boy thought that there was no man to come and that the piece of paper was of no more use for him, so he burnt it that evening.The next afternoon, someone knocked at the door.The boy opened it.A man was standing at the door and said, “Where is your father?” The boy put his hand into his pocket at once and looked for the piece of paper.He could not find it.He suddenly remembered he had burnt it, so he shouted, “No more.”

The man was very surprised.He asked, “No more? I met your father last week.When did it happen?”

“Burnt yesterday evening.”

1.Mr Brown told his son that _____.A.he would be away from home for four days

B.he would be back in seven days

C.he would be back in a month

D.he liked a cup of tea

2.Mr Brown wrote the words down on ________.A.the wall B.the door

C.a piece of paper D.his son's pocket

3.A man came to visit the boy's father on ________.A.the second day B.the third day C.the fourth day D.the fifth day

4.The man was very surprised because _________.A.he thought the child's father was dead

B.the child didn't ask him to sit down

C.the child gave him a cup of tea

D.he couldn't find that piece of paper

5.What was burnt? ___________.A.The piece of paper B.Mr Smith C.The visitor D.The boy 二

一、One of the things to be learnt in a foreign language is gueing all the time what kind of thing to come when listening to someone talking.People do this all the time in their own language, so it is neceary(必要的)to do this in a foreign language, too.Here are some examples.1.“What's the matter？” “I went to a party last night, so I…”

2.“I feel so tired these days.”“ I think you'd better…”

3.“Of course, she never stops talking.She is one of the most…”

You can see from the above three examples that the context(上下文)helps a lot in understanding what is being talked about.So “gueing ”is very important in understanding English, especially(尤其)spoken English.1.This paage tells us mainly about _________.A.the importance of “gueing ” in learning a foreign language

B.how to gue what one is going to talk about

C.some examples of right gueing

D.how important it is to gue all the time

2.from the context, we can see maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE I is _________.A.“… so I didn't have a good time.” B.“…so I went to bed very late.”

C.“….So I felt unhappy.” D.“… so I got up very early.”

3.Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 2 is ________.A.“I think you'd better have a good rest and take good care of yourself.”

B.“I think you'd better have something to drink.”

C.“I think you'd better get some help from your friends.”

D.“I think you'd better be more careful.”

4.Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 3 is ______.A.“… she is one of the most famous film stars.”

B.“…she is one of the most beautiful women.”

C.“… she is one of the most famous speakers.”

D.“..she is one of the most talkative women.”

5.From the paage we can infer(推断)that gueing is _______in learning a foreign language.A.the only way

B.more important in spoken English than in written English

C.more important than any other way

D.more important in written English than in spoken English 二

二、Uncle Li and Uncle Wang are good friends.They live next to each other and their farms are both at the foot of the mountain.So they can help each other.But neither of them likes to use his head.They're both poor though they work hard.Most villagers have built new houses, but they still live in the low and broken houses.They never find out why.Once Uncle Li went to town to buy some medicine for his wife.In the town he heard the apples in a city were expensive.He told Uncle Wang about it as soon as he went back.They decided to carry some apples to the city.They borrowed some money from their friends and bought nearly 1,000 kilograms of apples in the villages and carried them to the city on a tractor.Bad luck!A lot of apples has already been carried there when they arrived.A few days later they had to sell them at a low price(价格)。They felt unhappy and returned to their village.“I can't understand why we sustained(蒙受)loes in busine while others always profit(盈利)” Uncle Li asked one day.“The tractor was too small ” Uncle Wang said without thinking.“We'll carry more apples on a truck next time!”

“I agree!” said Uncle Li.“How foolish(傻的)we were!”

1.Uncle Li and Uncle Wang live in the low and broken houses because __________.A.they hope to save money

B.they're both poor

C.their farms are at the foot of the mountain

D.they're not far from their farms

2.The two farmers carried the apples to the city to _________.A.make a journey B.visit some places of interest

C.meet their friends D.make a profit

3.the tow farmers had to sell their apples at a low price because ________.A.theirs weren't as good as the others'

B.theirs were much le than the others'

C.a lot of apples had been already carried to the city

D.they forgot to carry them on a truck

4.Uncle Li and Uncle Wang were unhappy because _________.A.they had sustained loes in busine

B.they had lost some money in the city

C.something was wrong with the tractor

D.other people profited in the city

5.Which of the following is true?

A.The two farmers found out why they were poor.B.The two farmers will soon get rich.C.Neither of the farmers is clever.D.The two farmers decided to buy a truck.二

三、On Christmas Eve─the night before Christmas Day─children all over Britain put a stocking at the end of their beds before they go to sleep.Their parents usually tell them that Father Christmas will come during the night.Father Christmas is very kind and hearted.He gets to the top of each house and climbs down the chimney into the fireplace.He fills each of the stockings with Christmas presents.Of course, Father Christmas isn't real.In Jim and Kate's house, “Father Christmas” is really Mr Green.Mr Green doesn't climb down the chimney.He waits until the children are asleep.Then he quietly goes into their bedrooms and fills their stockings with small presents.When they were very young, Mr Green sometimes wore a red coat.But he doesn't do that now.The children are no longer young, and they know who “Father Christmas” really is.But they still put their stockings at the end of their beds.1.Christmas Eve is __________.A.the night of Christmas Day B.the evening of Christmas Day

C.Christmas Day D.the night before Christmas Day

2.Father Christmas often puts presents ________.A.into children's hats B.into children's stockings

C.under children's beds D.into children's shoes

3.When the children were very young, __________.A.they didn't know who Father Christmas was

B.they knew that Father Christmas wasn't real

C.they thought their father was Father Christmas

D.they knew who put the presents into their stockings

4.When the children are older, they __________.A.know that Father Christmas is real

B.ask their mother to fill their stockings with presents

C.know that Father Christmas is really their father

D.know that Father Christmas is really their friend

5.Father Christmas comes into the house through the ________.A.chimney B.back door C.front door D.window.二

四、To find out whether bees（蜜蜂）can see colours, the following experiment is made.A round table is put in a garden, and on the table is a piece of blue cardboard（硬纸版）with a drop of syrup（糖浆）on it.After a short time, bees come to the syrup.The bees then fly to their hive（蜂房）and give the syrup to other bees in the hive.Then they return to the feeding-place which they have found.After a while, the blue cardboard with the syrup on it is taken away.Instead of this card, a blue card is now put on the left side of the first feeding-place and a red card to its right.These new cards have no syrup on them.Very soon bees arrive again, and fly straight to the blue card.None go to the red card.Picture 1

1.How many cards do you need to prepare for the experiment?

A.Two: one blue and one red

B.Three: two blue and one red

C.Three: one blue and two red

D.Four: two blue and two red

2.If Picture 1 below shows the table top during Step 1 of the experiment, which of A, B, C, D in Picture 2 shows the table top during Step 2?

Picture 2

3.During Step 2 of the experiment, the bees go to ________.A.the blue card with syrup on it

B.the new blue card with no syrup on it

C.the empty space where the original（原先的）blue card was

D.the new blue card with syrup on it on the left of the red card

4.The experiment has proved（证明）that bees ________.A.cannot see colors B.can see colors

C.can not see blue D.cannot see red

5.Which of the following is the best title for the paage?

A.Bees Love Blue B.Bees Love Syrup

C.Bees, Color and Syrup D.Can Bees See Color? 二

五、Now satellites are helping to forecast（预报）the weather.They are in space, and they can reach any part of the world.The satellites take pictures of the atmosphere（大气）, because this is where the weather forms（形成）.They send these pictures to the weather stations.So meteorologists（气象学家）can see the weather of any part of the world.From the pictures, the scientists can often say how the weather will change.Today, nearly five hundred weather stations in sixty countries receive satellite pictures.When they receive new pictures, the meteorologists compare（比较）them with earlier ones.Perhaps they may find that the clouds have changed during the last few hours.This may mean that the weather on the ground may soon change, too.In their next weather forecast, the meteorologists can say this.So the weather satellites are a great help to the meteorologists.Before satellites were invented, the scientists could forecast the weather for about 24 or 48 hours.Now they can make good forecasts for three or five days.Soon, perhaps, they may be able to forecast the weather for a week or more ahead（提前）.1.Satellites travel _____________.A.in space B.in the atmosphere

C.above the ground D.above space

2.Why do we use the weather satellites to take pictures of the atmosphere? Because __________.A.the weather satellites can do it easily

B.clouds form there

C.the weather forms there

D.the pictures can forecast the weather

3.Meteorologists forecast the weather __________.A.when they have received satellite pictures

B.after they have compared new satellite pictures with earlier ones

C.before they received satellite pictures

D.during they study satellite pictures

4.Maybe we'll soon be able to forecast the weather for ________.A.one day B.two days

C.five days D.seven days or even longer

5.The main（主要的）idea of this paage is that satellites are now used in _________.A.taking pictures of the atmosphere

B.receiving pictures of the atmosphere

C.doing other work in many ways

D.weather forecasting 二

六、In almost every big university（大学）in the United States, football is a favourite sport.American football is different.Players sometimes kick the ball, but they also throw the ball and run with it.They try to take it to the other end of the field.They have four chances（机会）to move the ball ten yards（码）.They can carry it or they can throw it.If they move the ball ten yards, they can try to move it another ten yards.If they move it to the end of the field, they receive six points（点）.It is difficult to move the ball.Eleven men on the other team try to stop the man with the ball.If he does not move the ball ten yards, his team kicks the ball the other team.Each university wants its own team to win.Many thousands of people come to watch.They all shout for their favourite team.Young men and women come on the field to help the people shout more.They dance and jump while they shout.Each team plays ten or eleven games each season.The season begins in September and ends in November.If a team is very good, it may play another game after the season ends.The best teams play again on January 1, the first day of the New Year.Many people go to see these games and many others watch them on TV.1.The paage talks about ___________.A.football B.how to play football

C.American sports D.American football

2.We can _______ the football in both American football and Chinese football.A.kick B.throw C.run with D.catch

3.Why is it difficult to move the ball? Because ___________.A.ten yards is a long way

B.many men on the other team try not to let the ball come near

C.the playing field is very large

D.eleven men have to catch the ball one by one

4.If they _________, the teams will play on January 1.A.receive six points

B.play eleven games in the season

C.are the best teams

D.move the ball to the end of the field

5.Many people come to watch football and they want their team to win.Which of the following is not their act?

A.Jumping B.Dancing C.Crying D.Shouting 二

七、“Who has more questions, a teacher or a student?” About this question a great learned man told his student that nobody does but a teacher.The student got puzzled.With a smile, the teacher drew two circles（圆）.Within（在……里面）the larger one is my knowledge of things, and within the smaller one is yours.Out of the circles is still unknown to both of us.Since mine is larger, as you can see, the line that marks out the circle is longer.That makes it clear that who has more chances（机会）to face something still unknown.1.The great learned man believed that ________.A.a teacher has more questions

B.a student has more questions

C.both a teacher and a student have questions

D.everyone, except a teacher, has more questions

2.The student thought that ________.A.a student's knowledge is le than his teacher's because it comes from the teacher

B.a teacher can not necearily answer all the questions his students ask

C.those who have le knowledge have more questions

D.anyone who learns more has more questions

3.At the end of the story, the great learned man concluded（推断）that ________.A.a student should learn from his teacher

B.a teacher does not have so many questions as his student

C.a student knows more than his teacher

D.a teacher has more chances to face what he doesn't know

4.Which of the following topics can NOT expre the idea of the story?

A.You Will Never Learn Enough

B.A Teacher and His Student

C.There Is No Limit to Knowledge

D.One Is Never Too Old to Learn

5.We can often find such an article in ________.A.the Palace Museum B.any book

C.a newspaper of magazine D.An encyclopedia（百科全书）二

八、Mexico's neighbours are the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the south.Mexico is about one quarter of the size of the United States.Mexico has more than ninety million people.The language of Mexico is Spanish.This makes Mexico the world's largest Spanish-speaking country.Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico.The city is also very high.It is 7349 feet high(2240 metres).This makes it one of the highest capital cities in the world.The population, of Mexico City grows bigger every day.About thirty million people live there.It has more people than any other city in the world, even more than Tokyo.Mexico also has its specialities.Many of the foods we eat started in Mexico.Foods like beans, maize, avocados, tomatoes, peanuts, chili peppers, vanilla, and chocolate come from Mexico.Mexico is also famous for its cactus(仙人掌)plants.Mexico has more kinds of cactus than any other country.(Words: 161 Minutes: 3)

1.Mexico is ____the USA.A.on the south of B.on the north of

C.a part of D.as large as

2.Mexicans speak______.A.English C.French

B.Spanish D.Latin(拉丁语)

3.Which of the following is NOT true?

A.Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.B.The population of Mexico City is 30,000,000.C.Tokyo is one of the cities with the largest population.D.Mexico City is the highest city in the world.4.Tomatoes were originally(最初)grown in ______.A.America B.Spain C.Tokyo D.Mexico

5.The best title(题目)of the paage is ___.A.Mexico City B.Mexico's plants

C.Mexico D.Mexico's population 二

九、A Trip to the Forest

One day Bob took two of his friends in-to the mountains.They put up their tents(帐篷)and then rode off to a forest to see how the trees were growing.In the afternoon when they were about ten kilometres from their camp(营地), it start-ed to snow.More and more snow fell.Soon Bob could hardly see his hands before his face.He could not find the road.Bob knew there were two roads.One road went to the camp, and the other went to his house.But all was white snow.Everything was the same.How could he take his friends back to the camp?

Bob had an idea.The horses!Let the horses take them back!But what would hap-pen if the horses took the road to his house? That would be a trip of thirty-five kilometres in such cold weather!

It was getting late.They rode on and on.At last the horses stopped.Where were they? None of them could tell.John looked around.What was that under the tree? It was one of their tents!

1.John and his two friends went to the forest to ____.A.build their camp

B.find their way home

C.enjoy the mountains in the snow

D.watch the trees in the forest

2.They could not find their way back be-cause ____.A.there was only one road to their camp

B.they couldn't decide which of the two roads led to their tents

C.there were no roads in the mountains at all

D.everything was covered by the white snow

3.It is clear that they wanted the horses to take them to ____.A.John's house B.the camp

C.the forest D.the mountains

4.The horses stopped because____.A.it was getting late

B.they were tired after running for a long way

C.they knew that they had got to the camp

D.they had seen John's house

5.The story happened ____.A.on a cold winter day

B.on a dark snowy evening

C.in a cold camp far from villages

D.at night when nothing could be seen 三

十、Two farmers were on their way home one evening after a hard day's work.Both were tired.They happened to look up at the sky and saw a black cloud overhead.“Ah!” said one farmer, “tomorrow we shall have rain and the rice will grow well.” The second answered, “Nonsense(胡说), the rain will only kill the crops(庄稼).”

So they began to quarrel(争吵).Just then a third farmer came along and asked them why they were quarreling.Both farmers explained about the black cloud.“What cloud?” asked the third farmer.They all looked at the sky.The cloud was no longer there.Choose the right answer

1.The two farmers were _____.A.going home

B.going to the field

C.going to work

D.going to see their friend

2.The two farmers _____ on that day.A.had a holiday

B.didn't work

C.worked hard

D.wanted to quarrel with each other

3.When there are black block clouds in the sky, _____.A.it will rain soon

B.it will be fine

C.it will get hot

D.the sun is shining brightly

4.The two farmers fought in words because _____.A.they were hungry

B.it rained

C.one said the rain would do good to the crops and the other didn't think so

D.they both hoped for rain

5.The third farmer came with and said to the other two.He _____.A.wanted to make friends with them

B.joined them in the quarrel

C.wanted to know why they were quarreling

D.had nothings to do 三

一、In a small village in England about 150 years ago, a mail coach(邮车)was standing on the street.Around the coach many people were talking to one another about it.Mail coach did not come to that village so often in those days.People had to pay a lot of money to get a letter.The person who sent the letter did not have to pay.The person who got the letter had to pay the postage(邮资).“Here‟s a letter for Mi Alice Brown,” said the mailman.Everyone turned to a girl of about eighteen who was standing by the coach.“I‟m Alice Brown,” she said in a low voice.The mailman gave her the letter.Alice looked at the envelope for a minute, and then handed it back to the mailman.“I‟m sorry I can‟t take it,” she said.“I don‟t have enough money to pay the postage.”

The people standing around were very sorry for the girl.They were silent for a while.Then a gentleman came up to the mailman and paid the postage for Alice‟s letter.When the gentleman gave her the letter, she said with a smile, “Oh, thank you very much, sir.This letter is from the young man I‟m going to marry.His name is Tom.He went to London to look for work.He has to get enough money for our marriage(结婚).I‟ve waited a long time for this letter, but now don‟t need it.I don‟t have to open the envelope because there is nothing inside.”

“Really?” the gentleman said in surprise.“How do you know that?” “He told me that he would put some signs on the envelope.Look, sir, this cro in the corner means that he is well, and this circle means he has found work.That‟s very good news.”

The gentleman was Sir Rowland Hill.He did not forget Alice and her letter.“The postage to be paid by the receiver has to be changed,” he said to himself.He thought and thought for many years.At last he had a good plan.“The postage has to be much lower,” he said.“What about a penny(便士)for a letter? And the person who sends the letter pays the postage.He has to buy a stamp and put it on the envelope.”

“A good idea!” people said when they heard of his plan.The Government decided to adopt(采纳)the plan.The first postage stamp was put out in 1840.It was called the “Penny Black”.It had a picture of the Queen on it.1.The first postage stamp was made ________.A.in England B.in America C.by Alice D.in 1910

2.The girl handed the letter back to the mailman because ______.A.she did not know whose letter it was

B.the letter had already told her what she wanted to know

C.she could not pay the postage

D.the gentleman promised to pay the postage for her

3.When the girl returned the letter to the mailman _____.A.the people around her felt sorry for her B.the people thought that the girl was too poor

C.none of them wanted to pay the postage for her D.the people was angry with the girl

4.Alice knew how Tom was getting from the signs on the envelope because ______.A.Tom had told her what the signs meant before leaving for London

B.Alice was clever and could gue the meaning of the signs

C.Alice had put the signs on the envelope herself

D.Tom had put the signs as Alice had told him to

5.The idea of using stamps was found by ______.A.the government B.Sir Rowland Hill C.Alice Brown D.Tom 三

二、On November 18th, 1908, three men went up in a balloon.They started early in London.The headman was Auguste Gaudron, and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland.They had a big balloon, and they were ready for a long way.Soon they heard the sea below them.They were carrying the usual rope , and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon.At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box.This could hold water.Or it could be empty.So they were able to change its weight.They were also carrying some bags of sand.After the sun rose, the balloon went higher.It went up to 3,000 meters, and the air was very cold.The water in the balloon became ice.Snow fell past the men‟s basket, and they could see more snow on the ground.There was also some snow on the balloon, and that made it very heavy.It began to go down towards the ground.The men tried to throw out some more sand;but it was hard.They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy.The work was slow and they were still falling;so they had to drop some whole bags of sand.One of them fell on an icy lake below and made a black hole in the ice.At last they pulled the box into the basket.It was still snowing;so they climbed to get away from the snow.They rose to 5,100 meters!Everything became icy.They were so cold that they decided to land.They came down in Poland heavily but safely.They had traveled 1,797 kilometers from London!

1.Three men flew in a balloon _________.A.more than a century ago B.to visit Poland C.for nearly 1,800 kilometers D.to another city

2.The metal box was used for _______.A.changing weight B.carrying ropes of the basket

C.keeping drinking water D.carrying the bags of sand

3.When the balloon went up higher, ________.A.they saw the sun go down B.the temperature of the balloon began to fall

C.they could see a black hole on the ground D.they made a hole in the basket with their knives

4.The balloon landed __________.A.in a foreign country B.on a lake C.in London D.on the sea

5.The three men had to land because _______.A.they were very hungry B.they had not enough sand

C.they pulled the box into the basket D.they felt too cold 三

三、Watson won his most important game and became Southern Che Master(大师)in 1977.He was given the silver cup.“It isn‟t rightly mine,” he said, when he was holding the cup.” “It was won two years ago when I was on holiday in…”

“A family was staying at my hotel at that time.Mrs.Prig, the mother, was told that I played che;and she begged me to give her young son a game.„He‟s only ten.‟ she said, „I‟ve been told that he plays quite well.‟

“Well, as you can gue, I wasn‟t too happy.A player likes the opponent(对手)to play as well as he does.But it was holiday time and I agreed to play.We placed the board(棋盘)in the garden.The game began.I hoped it would be quick----and so it was.“Isoon knew that David Prig was no learner.After ten minutes his sister came outside and began to play tennis against a wall.The boy seemed to lose interest in our game.He moved a piece(棋子)without care.I gave my attention to the board.“ Call me when you are ready, Mr.Watson,” he said.When I was ready? I looked up.He had gone off to play with his sister.I studied the board, and found I was driven into corner.So it went on with David: a quick move, then tennis, back to the board, then back to his sister.My difficult condition became impoible to change.I was beaten.Oh, so easily, by a ten-year-old che player.He was the winner── in twenty-eight minutes.“David Prig, a name to remember.I had a chance to use his game today, and it won this cup for me.To him, of course, it is only one of a hundred, or perhaps a thousand, winning games.”

1.When Mr.Watson said, “It isn„t rightly mine.It was won …”, he meant _____two years before.A.he had played che with a little boy for twenty-eight minutes

B.he had had a chance to take part in an important game

C.he had learned how to play che from a child

D.he had learned a good game from a child

2.Before the game, Mr.Watson was quite sure that _________.A.the boy played as well as he did B.he would be Southern Che Master two years later

C.he could win the game easily D.the boy would win the game quickly

3.Why did David play tennis while he was playing che with Watson?

Because he __________.A.had no interest in playing che with adults(成年人)

B.was not good at playing che

C.liked playing tennis much better than playing che

D.played che much better than Watson

4.From the story, we know that __________.A.David Prig was the real winner B.Mr.Watson was the real winner

C.neither of them was the real winner D.both of them were the real winners

5.Which of the following is NOT true?

A.Sometimes young children can beat adults in playing che.B.Watson thought he could win the game quickly, and so he did.C.Watson learned something from David and won the silver cup.D.Watson would never forget the name of the boy.三

四、Almost everyone likes dogs, and almost everyone likes to read about dogs.I have a friend.He has

a big police dog with the name Jack.Police dogs are very clever.Every Sunday afternoon my friend takes Jack for a long walk in the park.Jack likes these long walks very much.One Sunday afternoon a young man came to visit my friend.He stayed a long time.He talked and talked.Soon it was time for my friend to take Jack for a walk.But the visitor still stayed.Jack became much worried.He walked around the room several times and then sat down in front of the visitor and looked at him.But the visitor paid no attention(注意)to Jack.He went on talking.At last Jack got angry.He went out of the room and came back a few minutes later.He sat down again in front of the visitor, but this time he took the visitor‟s cap in his mouth.1.The young visitor stayed a long time in my friend„s house, didn‟t he?

A.Yes, he was.B.Yes, he did.C.No, he wasn‟t.D.No, he didn‟t.2.Jack became worried because _______.A.he wanted to go out for a walk B.he wanted to play with him

C.he didn‟t know the young man D.he wanted to eat something

3.Jack sat down in front of the visitor because he wanted _____.A.the visitor to talk with him B.to join the talk

C.to show the visitor how clever he was D.the visitor to leave the house soon

4.The visitor went on talking and ______.A.he paid no attention to his cap B.he didn‟t like Jack

C.he didn‟t know that his cap was taken away by Jack D.he paid no attention to Jack

5.At last Jack took ______ in his mouth.A.food B.nothing C.the visitor‟s cap D.the visitor‟s bag 三

五、People often say, “Children can‟t do math problem, it‟s because parents can‟t do their children‟s homework.” Here‟s an example to show what I mean.The other day my daughter brought home her math homework.“I have to subtract(减)179 from 202,” she said.“It‟s quite easy,” I said.“You put the 202 over the 179.”

“But we need a 10 here.Where is the 10?”

“I don‟t know where the 10 is.Let‟s just subtract 179 from 202.Nine from two is three.You carry one and add it to seven.Eight from zero is two.The answer is 23.”

“We can‟t do it that way.We have to use the 10.”

“Well, I‟m going to call your teacher to see how she subtracts 179 from 202.”

Over the telephone, I said that I was having a bit of trouble with the homework she had given to my daughter.The teacher said, “In the right-hand column(栏)we have units of one.The two in that column counts for two ones.The zero in the center counts for zero tens.The two in the left-hand column counts for hundreds.Are you clear?” But I didn‟t think I was clear.I hung up and found my way to the medicine box.My head was now hurting.I started putting pills of medicine into my mouth.“How many did you take?” my wife asked.“I took one and then I took another…I know one and one was two, but don‟t ask me what it is now.”

1.The daughter wanted ______ the other day.A.to give her father a leon B.to show how difficult math was

C.her father to phone her teacher D.her father to help her with her homework

2.Which of the following sentences is not true?

A.The father had a different way to do the math problem.B.The father couldn‟t do his daughter‟s homework.C.The daughter couldn‟t understand her father‟s way.D.The daughter had some trouble doing the math problem.3.From what the teacher said, we know that the word “units” means ______ here.A.whole numbers le than 10 B.whole things

C.groups of leons D.the smallest numbers

4.What the teacher said made the father _________.A.angry B.worried C.sad D.tired

5.Can you gue what would happen next in the story?

A.The father would go to school and begin to learn math.B.The father would become very ill and have to take more medicine.C.The father would never do his daughter‟s math problems again.D.The father would go to the school and fight with the teacher.三

六、There was once a man called Mr.Flowers, and flowers were his only joy in life.He spent all his free time in one of his four gla-houses and grew flowers of every color, with long and difficult names, for competitions(比赛).He tried to grow a rose of a new color to win the silver cup(银杯)for the Rose of the Year.Mr.Flowers‟ gla-houses were very near to a middle school.Boys of around thirteen of age were often tempted(引诱)to throw a stone or two at one of Mr.Flowers‟ gla-houses.So Mr.Flowers did his best to be in or near his gla-houses at the beginning and end of the school day.But it was not always poible to be on watch at those times.Mr.Flowers had tried in many ways to protect his gla, but nothing that he had done had been useful.He had been to school to report to the headmaster;but this had not done any good.He had tried to drive away the boys that threw stones into his garden;but the boys could run faster than he could, and they laughed at him from far away.He had even picked up all the stones that he could find around his garden, so that the boys would have nothing to throw;but they soon found others.At last Mr.Flowers had a good idea.He put up a large notice(布告)made of good, strong wood, some meters away from the gla-houses.On it he had written the words: DO NOT

THROW STONES AT THIS NOTICE.After this, Mr.Flowers had no further trouble;the boys were much more tempted to throw stones at the notice than at the gla-houses.1.It was Mr.Flowers‟ hope to ________.A.build gla-houses in his free time

B.grow the Rose of the Year in a silver cup

C.win a silver cup for growing a rose of a new color

D.grow a rose with the longest name

2.Boys were often tempted to ________.A.throw stones at Mr.Flowers‟ gla-house B.throw stones at Mr.Flowers from their school

C.be in or near by Mr.Flowers‟ gla-houses D.play with Mr.Flowers near his gla-houses

3.Mr.Flowers stayed in or near by his gla-houses _______.A.at times when school-boys were walking near them

B.all the school day when there were no boys about

C.where he could not be seen by the boys paing

D.in his free time at the beginning and end of the school day

4.Mr.Flowers had tried to ______ to protect his gla.A.be on watch in his free time B.ask the headmaster for help

C.pick up all the stones around his garden D.do all the above

5.Mr.Flowers‟ good idea was to ______.A.write some words on the gla B.put up a large notice to cover his gla-houses

C.give the boys something else to throw stones at D.send for policemen 三

七、Typhoons(台风)in the northern part of the world have girls‟ names.Sometimes they have very beautiful names.Rose is a pretty name but there was nothing pretty about Typhoon Rose.It was the worst typhoon to hit Hong Kong in ten years.It began to rain in the morning of Monday, August 16th, 1971.At ten o‟clock in the morning, Typhoon Rose was still 130 miles away but already the wind was blowing people‟s umbrella away.The wind became stronger and stronger.The typhoon shelters(避风港)were soon full of boats.Ships that were too big to go inside the shelters put down more anchors(锚).Some very big shops went out to sea.It is safer for a big shop to be at sea in a typhoon because it cannot be blown onto rocks.Kai Tak Airport closed.No planes were able to take off or land.At 9:00 in the evening, all the lights went out.No one slept well that night.It is difficult to sleep in such bad weather.In Typhoon Rose, more than one hundred people died.229 people were hurt and 66 of these had to go to hospital.1500 lost their homes.The people of Hong Kong will not quickly forget Typhoon Rose!

1.What‟s true according to the paage?

A.Typhoons all over the world have girls‟ names.B.Typhoons with pretty names are usually beautiful.C.Typhoon Rose only hit Hong Kong.D.For ten years, people in Hong Kong haven‟t seen a worse typhoon than Typhoon Rose.2.What‟s the poible result of Typhoon Rose?

A.Lots of big shops were blown onto rocks.B.More than two hundred people lost their lives and many more lost their homes.C.People didn‟t sleep well in such bad weather.D.People turned off the lights at 9:00 in the evening.3.The people of Hong Kong will not quickly forget Typhoon Rose because ____________.A.it caused the terrible loes

B.they didn‟t sleep well that night

C.Typhoon Rose wasn‟t as pretty as its name

D.they couldn‟t find their ships after the typhoon

4.Some big shops didn‟t go inside the shelters because _______.A.they had more anchors B.it is safer outside

C.they were out at sea and they weren‟t fast enough to reach the shelters when Typhoon Rose came

D.it was too expensive for big shops to go inside the shelters

5.This paage is mainly about ______.A.the names of typhoons B.typhoons in Hong King C.Typhoon Rose D.the typhoons 三

八、Bill Clinton took office(就职)on January 20,1993 and became the 42nd U.S.President(总统).He is the first U.S.president who was born after World War II.He is also one of the youngest of all U.S.presidents.Clinton was born in a poor family.Three months before he was born, his father, William Blats, died.When he was small, his mother remarried(再婚)Norger Clinton, so the boy„s family name was changed.In the summer of 1963, Clinton was asked to visit the city of Washington.During his visit, he met President Kennedy in the White House.At that time, he wanted to become a president, and now he is!

1.Clinton became the 42nd U.S.president when he was______.A.thirty B.about forty C.forty-seven D.37years old

2.Clinton‟s father died______.A.after 1946 B.before Clinton was born C.before World War II D.when Clinton was young

3.Why was the boy„s name changed?

A.Because he became a president B.Because his family was very poor

C.Because his father was dead D.Because his mother remarried Norger Clinton

4.In 1963 Clinton came to the city of Washington___.A.to take part in an exam B.for his holidays C.for a visit D.to have a meeting with Kennedy

5.Which one of the following is Not right?

A.Everybody can visit the president in the White House

B.All the U.S.presidents work in the White Horse

C.Clinton wanted to become a president after he saw President Kennedy

D.The White House is in the city of Washington 三

九、Last Friday a storm swept through two villages in the New Territories, destroying(摧毁)fourteen homes.Seven others were so badly damaged(破坏)that their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or broken roofs.One person was killed, several were badly hurt and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received smaller hurt.Altogether over two hundred people were homele after the storm.A farmer, Mr.Tan, said that the storm began early in the morning and lasted for over an hour.“I was eating with my wife and children,” he said, “When we heard a loud noise.A few minutes later our house fell down on top of us.We tried our best to climb out but then I saw that one of my children was miing.I went back inside and found him, safe but very frightened.”

Mrs.Woo Mei Fong said that her husband had just left for work when she felt that her house was moving.She ran outside at once with her children.“There was no time to take anything,” she said, “A few minutes later, the roof came down.”

Soldiers helped to take people out of the flooded(水淹的)area and the welfare department(福利机构)brought them food, clothes and shelter.1.How many homes altogether(总共)were damaged in the storm?

A.Fourteen B.Twenty-one C.Twenty-nine D.Thirty-six

2.Where was Mr.Tan when the storm first began?

A.He was in bed.B.He was inside the house.C.He was outside the house.D.He was on the roof.3.Mrs.Woo and her family didn‟t get hurt because _________.A.her husband knew there would be a storm

B.they were all outside the house when the storm became worse

C.she felt the house was moving

D.the welfare department helped her

4.The underlined word “shelter” in this paage means ______.A.something to eat B.something to wear

C.somewhere to study D.somewhere to stay

5.Which of he following may be the best title for this paage?

A.A Terrible Storm B.A Lucky Woman

C.Good Soldiers D.Clever People 四

十、If you get into the forest with your friends, stay with them always.If you don‟t, you may get lost.If you really get lost, this is what you should do.Sit down and stay where you are.Don‟t try to find your friends—let them find you by staying in one place.There is another way to help your friends or other nearby people to find you.Give them a signal(信号)by shouting or whistling(吹口哨)three times.Any signal given three times is a call for help.Keep up shouting or whistling always three times together.When people hear you, they will know that you are not just making noise for fun.They will let you know that they have heard your signal.They give you two shouts, two whistles, or two gun-shots(枪声).When someone gives you a signal, it is an answer to a call for help.If you don‟t think that you will get help before night comes, try to make a little house---cover up to the holes with branches(树枝)with lots of leaves.Make yourself a soft bed with leaves and gra.What should you do if you get hungry or need drinking water? You would have to leave your little house to look for a river.Don‟t just walk away.Pick off small branches and drop them as you walk so that you can find your way back.The most important thing to do when you are lost is—stay in one place.1.If you lost in the forest, you should _______.A.stay where you are and give signals three times

B.walk around the forest and shout so that your friends could hear you

C.try to find your friends as soon as poible

D.try to get out of the forest and shout for help

2.If you want to let people believe that you are not just making noise for fun, you should _______.A.tell people that you are lost B.keep up shouting or whistling

C.shout at the top of your voice D.shout or whistle three times

3.When you hear two shouts, or whistles, or gunshots, __________.A.you should shout more loudly B.you can whistle three times

C.it is an answer to your call for help D.you should try to run to them

4.When you want to leave your place to get drinking water, you should ________.A.just go to the river

B.find some glaes or bottles before you go

C.make a fire so that you can have some tea

D.leave marks so that you can find your way back

5.This paage mainly tells you __________.A.when you hear a signal always three times, it is a call for help

B.What you should do if you get lost in a forest

C.any signal given twice means an answer to a call for help

D.how you can live longer in a forest 四

一、If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak;when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again.Everybody knows that.Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way.When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by using it.When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough chance to become strong.If a friend says that his arms and legs are weak, we know that it is his own fault(过错).But if he tells us that he has a poor memory, many of us think that his parents are to blame(受责备), and few of us know that it is just his own fault.Have you ever found that some people can‟t read or write but usually they have better memories? This is because they cannot read or write them down in a little notebook.They have to remember days, names, songs and stories;so their memory is the whole time being exercised.So if you want to have a good memory, learn from the people: practice remembering.1.The main reason for one‟s poor memory is that _________.A.his father or mother may have a poor memory

B.he does not use his arms or legs for some time

C.his memory is not often used

D.he can‟t read or write

2.If you do not use your arms or legs for some time, ______.A.you can‟t use them any more

B.they will become stronger

C.they become weak but they slowly become strong again

D.they become weak and won‟t become strong until you use them again

3.Which of the following in NOT true?

A.Don‟t learn how to read and write if you want to have a better memory.B.Your memory, like your arms or legs, becomes weak if you don‟t give it enough chance for practice.C.Your memory works in the same way as your arms or legs.D.A good memory comes from more practice.4.Some people can‟t read or write, but they usually have better memories, because ______.A.they have saved much trouble

B.they have saved much time to remember things

C.they have to use their memories all the time

D.they can‟t write everything in a little notebook

5.The best title for this paage _________.A.Don‟t Stop Using Your Arms Or Legs

B.How To Have A Good Memory

C.Strong Arms And Good Memory

D.Learn From The People 四

二、When you are ill, you must be unhappy because your body becomes hot, and there are pains all over.You don‟t want to work.You stay in bed, feeling terrible.What makes you ill? It is germs(细菌).Germs are everywhere.They are very small and you can‟t see them with your eyes, but you can find them with a microscope.They are very small and there could be hundreds of them on or in a very small thing.Germs are always in dirty water.When you look at dirty water under a microscope, you will see them in it.So your parents will not let you drink dirty water.Germs are found not only in dirty water, they are also found in air and dust.If you cut your finger, and if some of the dust goes into the finger, it will become big and red, and you will have much pain in it.Sometimes they will go into your body and you will have pain everywhere.1.The writer thinks that you‟ll _____ when you are ill.A.feel hot B.not want to work C.not feel happy D.A, B and C

2.You can see germs ________.A.when you are ill B.only when you use a microscope

C.when you cut your finger D.everywhere around you

3.A microscope is used for ______.A.making very big things look much smaller

B.making very small things look much bigger

C.helping you see things clearly

D.killing germs

4.Your parents don‟t let you drink dirty water because _____.A.water will make you sick B.there are many germs in it

C.you can see germs in it D.it will make your finger become big and red

5.In this story, the word “microscope” means ______ in Chinese.A.眼镜 B.放大镜 C.显微镜 D.镜子 四

三、Is there anything more important than health? I don't think so.“Health is the greatest wealth(财富),” wise people say.You can't be good at your studies or work well when you are ill.If you have a headache, toothache, backache, earache or bad pain in the stomach, if you complain of a bad cough, if you run a high temperature and have a bad cold, or if you suffer from high or low blood preure(血压), I think you should go to the doctor.The doctor will examine your throat, feel your pulse, test your blood preure, take your temperature, sound your heart and lungs, test your eyes, check your teeth or have your chest X-rayed.After that, he will advise some treatment, or some medicine.The only thing you have to do is to follow his advice.Speaking about doctor‟s advice, I can't help telling you a funny story.An old gentleman came to see the doctor.The man was very ill.He told the doctor about his weakne, memory lo and serious problems with his heart and lungs.The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease.He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest.He also advised him to eat a lot of meat, drink two glaes of red wine every day and take long walks.In other words, the doctor advised him to follow the rule: “Eat at pleasure, drink with measure and enjoy life as it is.” The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again, he shouldn't smoke more than one cigarette a day.A month later the gentleman came into the doctor‟s office.He looked much more cheerful and much happier.He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man.“But you know, doctor,” the man went on saying, “it's not easy to begin smoking at my age.”

1.The writer thinks that.A.health is more important than wealth B.work is as important as studies

C.medicine is more important than pleasure D.nothing is more important than money

2.The doctor usually tells his patient what to do.A.without examining the patient B.after he has examined the patient

C.if the patient doesn't take medicine D.unle the patient feels pain

3.The underlined part means “ ”.A.he was feeling better than ever B.he wasn't a healthy man

C.he was feeling worse than before D.he will be well again

4.From the last sentence of the paage, we learn the man before the doctor told him not to smoke more than one cigarette a day.A.was a heavy smoker B.didn't smoke so much

C.didn't smoke D.began to learn to smoke

5.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

A.The doctor usually tests his/her blood preure when a person is ill.B.The man told the doctor he couldn't remember things.C.The man thanked the doctor.D.The man didn't follow the doctor‟s advice 四

四、Do you love the holidays, but hate the increase(增加)in weight(体重)that follows? You are not alone.Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods.But many people are worried about the weight that comes with these delicious foods.With proper(合适的)planning, it is poible to control your weight.The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much.You don‟t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.The following advice may be of some help to you.Do not mi meals.Before you leave home for a party, have a small, low-fat meal or fast food.This may help you to keep you from getting too excited before the delicious foods.Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables.A large gla of water before you eat may help you feel full.Use a small plate;a large plate may make you eat more than enough.Better not have high-fat foods.Choose lean(瘦的)meats.Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.If you have a sweet tooth, try mints(薄荷)and fruits.They do not have fat like cream and chocolate.Don‟t let exercise take a break during the holidays.A 20-minute walk after a meal can help you burn off exce calories(多余的热量).1.Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ______.A.bring weight problems B.bring you much trouble in your life

C.make you worried about your life D.make you hate delicious foods

2.Enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, and you‟d better ______.A.drinking much water and have vegetables only

B.not eat much food in high fat

C.not take part in the parties

D.turn away from delicious foods

3.According to the paage, ______ is a neceary part to stop you from putting in weight.A.vegetables B.water C.salad D.taking exercise

4.Many people can‟t help putting on weight after the holidays because they ______.A.can‟t control themselves B.go to too many parties

C.enjoy delicious foods D.can‟t help turning away from the foods

5.Exce calories can be found in your body in the form of(以……的形式)________.A.energy B.fat C.food D.water 四

五、Building a house costs quite a lot of money.Suppose you plan to build a house.Your first step will be to find a right piece of land.Your choice(选择)will depend on many different things.You will probably try to find a sunny place, with pleasant surroundings(环境)near shops and bus stops, not too far from your friends and the place where you work.Next you will find a good builder, and together with the builder you will work out a plan.The builder will draw the plan.It will show the number of rooms, their position and size, and other parts, which must be noticed, such as windows, doors, and electric outlets.The builder will work out how much money is needed to build your house.He will work out the cost of the wood, bricks, the gla, and everything else that must be used in building the house.Later on, when he starts to build, this estimate(预算)must be corrected and revised(修订).His estimate is based on existing prices, but prices of such things may change, and many other things may happen between the time when he makes the estimate and the time when he builds the house.When the builder gives his estimate, you may wish to change your plan.(You may also wish to change your builder, if his estimate is too high!)You may find that the house you wanted at first costs too much, or that you can spend a little more and add something to your plan.The builder's estimate depends on the plan, but the final plan depends on the builder's estimate.1.The best title of this paage is ___________.A.Building a House Costs Much Money B.Estimate Is Important

C.Planning a House D.Depend on the Builder

2.The first thing for a person to build a house is _________.A.to get as much money as poible B.to find a suitable piece of land

3.The phrase “draw a plan” in this paage means _________.A.making a picture of a building or a room B.making a plan

C.working out a plan D.pulling a picture out of a room

4.When the builder starts to build a house, his estimate will have to be corrected and revised because _________.A.it is wrongly worked out by a workman

B.the future owner of the house thinks the estimate is so high that he cannot afford the building.C.The prices of building materials and the expenses(费用)of labor may be different from the original prices and expenses

D.Estimates are usually mistaken in the beginning

5.What is the relationship(关系)between the estimate and the plan?

A.The plan depends on the estimate.B.The estimate depends on the plan.C.The plan has nothing to do with the estimate.D.The estimate and the plan depend on each other.四

六、Hundreds of years ago, life was harder than it is today.People didn‟t have modern machines.There was no modern medicine, either.Life today has brought new problems.One of the biggest is pollution.Water pollution has made our rivers and lakes dirty.It kills our fish and pollutes our drinking water.Noise pollution makes us talk louder and become angry more easily.Air pollution is the most serious kind of pollution to all living things in the world.Cars, planes and factories all pollute our air every day.Sometimes the polluted air is so thick that it is like a quilt(被状物)over a city.This kind of quilt is called smog.Many countries are making rules to fight pollution.Factories must now clean their water before it is thrown away, and they mustn‟t let dirty smoke go into the air.We need to do many other things.We can put waste things in the dustbin and do not throw them on the ground.We can go to work by bus with our friends in the same car.If there are fewer people driving, there will be le pollution.Rules are not enough.Every person must help to fight pollution.1.Hundreds of years ago, life was much harder than it is today because _______.A.there were not modern machines B.there was no modern medicine

C.both A and B D.there were not many people

2.______ is the biggest pollution in today‟s life.A.Water pollution B.Air pollution C.Noise pollution D.Pollution

3.The most serious kind of pollution is ________.A.noise pollution B.air pollution C.water pollution D.A, B and C

4.Factories must clean their water ________.A.before they are thrown away B.when they are thrown away

C.after it is thrown away D.before it is thrown away

5.From the paage, we know that _______.A.a few years ago, there was no smog at all

B.today people don‟t have to talk to each other loudly

C.we can drink water from the polluted rivers and lakes

D.people are making rules in order to(为了)fight pollution 四

七、Hundreds of years ago, life was harder than it is today.People didn‟t have modern machines.There was no modern medicine, either.Life today has brought new problems.One of the biggest is pollution.Water pollution has made our rivers and lakes dirty.It kills our fish and pollutes our drinking water.Noise pollution makes us talk louder and become angry more easily.Air pollution is the most serious kind of pollution to all living things in the world.Cars, planes and factories all pollute our air every day.Sometimes the polluted air is so thick that it is like a quilt(被状物)over a city.This kind of quilt is called smog.Many countries are making rules to fight pollution.Factories must now clean their water before it is thrown away, and they mustn‟t let dirty smoke go into the air.We need to do many other things.We can put waste things in the dustbin and do not throw them on the ground.We can go to work by bus with our friends in the same car.If there are fewer people driving, there will be le pollution.Rules are not enough.Every person must help to fight pollution.1.Hundreds of years ago, life was much harder than it is today because _______.A.there were not modern machines B.there was no modern medicine

C.both A and B D.there were not many people

2.______ is the biggest pollution in today‟s life.A.Water pollution B.Air pollution C.Noise pollution D.Pollution

3.The most serious kind of pollution is ________.A.noise pollution B.air pollution C.water pollution D.A, B and C

4.Factories must clean their water ________.A.before they are thrown away B.when they are thrown away

C.after it is thrown away D.before it is thrown away

5.From the paage, we know that _______.A.a few years ago, there was no smog at all

B.today people don‟t have to talk to each other loudly

C.we can drink water from the polluted rivers and lakes

D.people are making rules in order to(为了)fight pollution 四

八、For many people the subject of hiccups(嗝)is a joke, but for Harry Mendes, a fifteen-year-old schoolboy from Birmingham, it was something quite different.His hiccups began one Sunday lunchtime and continued day and night for two weeks.After the first week, Harry's parents took him to hospital, but it took another week for the doctors to cure his attack.Harry, who is now back at school, described what happened to him.“When I began to hiccup, I drank a gla of water but that didn't do any good.That evening I had hiccups every four seconds.We tried everything to stop them.I held my breath and drank cold drinks.My father even tried to give me a shock but that didn't work either.”

After a week of sleeple nights, he went to hospital.The doctors took an X-ray of his chest but they couldn't find anything wrong.“They gave me some medicine and my hiccups slowed down, but it was another week before the medicine worked completely and my hiccups stopped.”

Harry was very lucky.The world record holder is the American farmer Charles Osborne, who hiccupped for sixty-eight years.He stopped in 1990 at last, but nobody knows why.1.Harry's hiccups lasted ____.A.a week B.fourteen days C.twenty-eight days D.one month

2.His hiccups started after he ____.A.drank a gla of water B.went to hospital

C.ate an Indian meal D.finished his homework

3.His parents decided to take him to hospital when he ____.A.hiccupped for four seconds B.held his breath

C.hiccupped at night D.couldn't stop hiccupping

4.His hiccups completely stopped one week after the doctor ____.A.gave him some medicine B.took an X-ray of his chest

C.gave him a shock D.let him drink cold drinks

5.What does “shock” in this paage mean？

A.震惊 B.休克 C.喷嚏 D.哈欠 四

九、Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers from America.The bears are waiting to meet you, and the monkeys from China are waiting to throw things at you.The lovely dogs from Australia are waiting to laugh at you, and the giraffes from Zambia are waiting to look down on you.Tickets

Grown-ups：＄2.00

Children：Over 12 ＄ 1.00 Under 12 Free

Opening time

9:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.Except Friday 10:00 a.m.— 3 :00 p.m.Keep the zoo clean！

Do not touch，give food or go near the animals.1.How many kinds of animals are talked about in the paage？

A.Four B.Five C.Six D.Seven

2.Now Mr.Smith is in the zoo with his two sons, one aged 14 and the other 10, how much are

the tickets together？

A.$4.00 B.$2.00 C.$3.00 D.$1.00

3.Which of the following is the visiting time？

A.8:30 a.m.Monday B.9:30 a.m.Friday C.3:00 p.m.Sunday D.5:00 p.m.Tuesday

4.From the paage we can gue the animal “giraffe” must be very _______.A.fat B.long C.strong D.tall

5.Which of the following can we do in the zoo？

A.To give some food to the dogs.B.To touch the monkey on the head.C.To throw things everywhere.D.To take a few nice photos.五

十、NEWTON THEATER

OXFORD

Tel: 722863

Tickets $4

Monday, 8 January for two weeks

MY FAT FRIEND

Charles Lawrence‟s popular comedy

Wednesday, 24 January to Saturday, 27 January

Shanghai Festival Ballet

Presents

SWAN LAKE

Monday, 29 January for one week

RUN and KILL

Tim Danny‟s thrilling mystery

Performances: Mon.-----Fri.7:30 Sat.8:00

Tea and coffee served during the interval

1.The phone number of the Newton Theater is ________.A.Tel.24-27 B.Tickets $4 C.Mon.8 Jan D.722863

2.The Newton Theater is in _________.A.Danny B.Lawrence C.Oxford D.Shanghai

3.The Shanghai Festival Ballet(芭蕾舞)will perform(表演)________.A.four B.three C.six D.five

4._______ begins on Monday, January 29th.A.Newton Theater B.My Fat Friend C.Swan Lake D.Run and Kill

5.Performances start at _______ on weekdays.A.8:00 B.7:30 C.5:00 D.6:00 五

一、ANNOUNCEMENTS

(1)HOUSE FOR SALE.Comfortable family home with a large garden on north side of town.Three bedrooms, living-room, kitchens, dining-room, bathroom.Offers over $35,000

(2)ASSISTANT WANTED FOR BUSY RESTAURANT.Some evening and weekend work.All meals free.Ring 3320178

(3)JOIN OUR FOOTBALL TEAM.Boys and girls wanted to play in local football team.Aged 9—13 Meets in Green Park on Friday at 3 p.m.(4)ROOM TO RENT(出租).Small room to rent in city center flat(公寓)above restaurant.Newly painted with modern furniture.Near main railway station.Buses pa front door.Phone 3322108

Mr.Brown wants to live near his workplace.Mrs.Brown wants a house with four bedrooms.The Browns‟ children don't care what the house is like as long as the garden is big enough.Ann, their daughter has always wanted to work in a restaurant.She thinks it is an exciting place.It's hard work but she isn‟t lazy.You have to work on Saturdays and Sundays, but you get other days off.It‟s not very well paid.But who cares about money？

Tom is a middle school student.He is twelve years old.He stops school at half past three，so he has plenty of time to finish his homework.Jack, Mr.Brown's brother, is looking for a room to rent.He doesn't care what color the walls are or how old the furniture is.He is getting ready for his drawing.So the house must be quiet.1.Why didn't the Browns buy the house in Advertisement One？

A.It was on the north side of town.B.There weren‟t enough bedrooms.C.There was no dining room.D.The garden was too big.2.Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant？

A.It‟s an easy job.B.The place is good and the food is free.C.She thinks it will be interesting.D.She can get long holidays.3.Why can't Tom play for the new football team ？

A.He's not old enough.B.It‟s in a different village.C.School stops too late.D.He has to do his homework.4.What's wrong with the room for Jack in Advertisement Four？

A.It's too small.B.The walls are the wrong color.C.The man likes old furniture better.D.It's too noisy.5.What does the sentence “All meals free” mean？

A.Aistants can have the meals at any time.B.Aistants can have the meals in the restaurant without paying money.C.Customers(顾客)can have the meals freely.D.Aistants need to pay for their meals.五

二、I often dreamed about Pisa when I was a boy.I read about the famous building called the Leaning Tower of Pisa.But when I read the word Pisa, I was thinking of pizza.I thought this tower was a place to buy pizza.It must be the best place to buy pizza in the world, I thought.Many years later I finally saw the Leaning Tower.I knew then that it was Pisa and no pizza.But there was still something special about it for me.The tower got its name because it really did lean to one side.Some people want to try to fix it.They are afraid it may fall over and they don‟t like it leans over the city.I do not think it‟s a good idea to try to fix it.The tower probably will not fall down.It is 600 years old.Why should anything happen to it now? And, if you ask me, I like what it looks like.To me it is a very human kind of leaning.Nothing is perfect.It seems to say.And who cares? Why do people want things to be perfect? Imperfect things may be more interesting.Let‟s take the tower in Pisa.Why is it so famous? There are many other older, more beautiful towers in Italy.But Pisa tower is the most famous.People come from all over the world to see it.1.This paage is about_______.A.Italian pizza B.Italy‟s problems

C.How the Leaning Tower of Pisa got its name D.Why the writer likes Pisa

2.The writer used to think Pisa______.A.in Spain B.not very famous C.not the same as pizza D.the same as pizza

3.The Leaning Tower of Pisa is _______.A.modern B.falling down C.600 years old D.60 years old-

4.The writer________.A.doesn‟t like what the tower looks like B.likes what the tower looks like

C.thinks it‟s the most beautiful tower in Italy D.doesn‟t like towers

5.The writer likes the Leaning Tower of Pisa because________.A.it‟s old B.it‟s perfect C.it sells pizza D.it‟s imperfect 五

三、Strange things happen to time when you travel because the earth is divided(划分)into twenty-four zones(时区), one hour apart(一个时区相差一个小时).You can have days with more or fewer than twenty-fours, and weeks with more or fewer than seven days.If you make a five-day trip acro the Atlantic Ocean(大西洋), your ship enters a different time zone every day.As you enter each zone, the time changes one hour.Traveling west, you set your clock back, traveling east, you set it ahead.Each day of your trip has either twenty-five or twenty-three hours.If you travel by ship acro the Pacific Ocean(太平洋), you cro the International Date Line(国际日期变更线).By agreement, this is the point where a new day begins.When you cro the line, you change your calendar one full day, backward or forward.Traveling east, today becomes yesterday.Traveling west, it is tomorrow.1.Strange things happen to time when you travel because ______.A.no day really has twenty-four hours B.no one knows where time zones begin

C.the earth is divided into time zones D.in some places one day always has twenty-five hours

2.The difference in time between zones is ________.A.one hour B.more than seven days C.seven days D.twenty-four hours

3.If you travel acro the Atlantic Ocean, going east, you set your clock _____.A.one hour ahead in each time zone B.one hour ahead for the whole trip

C.one full day back for each time zone D.one hour back in each time zone

4.From this paage, it seems true that the Atlantic ______.A.is in one time zone B.is divided into twenty-four zones

C.is divided into five time zone D.is in four time zones

5.The International Date Line is the name for ______.A.the beginning of any new time zone

B.any point where time changes by one hour

C.the point where a new day begins

D.the end of any new time zone 五

四、Some British and American people like to invite friends and colleagues for a meal at home.You should not be upset(心烦意乱)if your English friends don‟t invite you home.It doesn‟t mean they don‟t like you.Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m., and end at about 11.Ask your hosts what time you should arrive.It‟s polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a present.Do you want to be extra(特别地)polite? Say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall.But remember—not to ask how much things cost.You‟ll probably start the meal with soup, or something small as a “starter”(酵母), then you‟ll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then a deert(甜食), followed by coffee.It‟s polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it.Some people eat bread with their meal, but not everyone does.Before they take out their cigarettes after the meal, most people usually ask, “Do you mind if I smoke here?”

Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short “thank you” letter.Perhaps it seems funny to you, but British and American people say, “thank you, thank you, and thank you.” all the time.1.If your English or American friends don‟t invite you to dinner at home, ______.A.it shows they don‟t like you B.B.it shows they have no time to get together

C.it shows they don‟t want to make friends with you D.it doesn‟t show they don‟t like you

2.When you are invited to go to your friend‟s home, _____.A.you shouldn‟t take anything with you B.you may go at any time

C.you may take an expensive present with you D.you may take a small present with you

3.In England and America, it‟s not polite to _______.A.ask the price of a thing B.eat all the food on your plate C.talk to your hosts D.eat too fast

4.In the paage, the order of the serving of a meal is _____.A.Deert—meat or fish with vegetables—coffee—soup

B.Coffee—soup—deert—meat or fish with vegetables

C.meat or fish with vegetables—deert—soup—coffee

D.soup—meat or fish with vegetables—deert—coffee

5.Which is not right?

A.In England or America, it usually takes more than three hours to have a dinner party at home

B.If you are invited to go to a dinner party, you can‟t arrive early.C.You mustn‟t smoke after a meal when you are with some American or English people.D.You‟d better write a short “Thank you” letter to your hosts or give them a call if you want to be extra polite.五

五、Are you carrying too much on your back at school? You‟re not alone.Back experts in the United States are worried that young students are having back and neck problems as a result of carrying too much in their backpacks(schoolbags).“It hurts my back when I run,” said Oberlin Reyes, a student in Virginia.“It‟s hard to get up the stairs with my backpack, because it‟s too heavy.”

Oberlin is among students whose backpacks were weighed for a week in a recent study.They had regular backpacks with two straps(带子)to carry them, but a number of students with heavy loads had switched to rolling backpacks(which have wheels and can roll on the ground).Shirley Park, whose backpack weighed 10 kilograms, said she changed to a rolling backpack because she was starting to have back pain.How much is too much? Experts say students should carry no more than 10 to 15 percent of their own body weight.A few students had one suggestion to lighten the load: le homework.P.S.(附)Doctor‟s suggestion:

① Lighten the load.Clean out binders(活页材料)and take home only the books you need that night.② Wide straps are better.They send out the weight over your shoulders more evenly(均匀).And be sure to wear both straps rather than hanging the pack over one shoulder.③ Pack smart.The heavier things should be packed closed to the back.④ Bend both knees when you pick up the pack, and don‟t just bend over at the waist(腰).1.“_____” is the main idea of the text.A.The problem of backpacks is worth studying B.The problem made by heavy backpacks

C.What is the best backpack for a student D.How to make students‟ backpacks light

2.According to Enderlin Reyes and Shirley Park, we know ______.A.students have to do too much homework

B.backpacks have to carry heavy backpacks

C.backpacks without wheels are bad for students

D.too much homework leaves students no free time

3.The expreion “switched to” in the text perhaps means ______.A.started to use B.turned to C.caught up D.used for

4.According to the paage, it‟s better for a student of 40 kilograms to carry a backpack of _____ at most by the words of experts.A.10 kg B.8 kg C.6 kg D.7 kg

5.If students follow the doctor‟s suggestions they ______.A.may lighten their backpacks B.can learn how to help themselves

C.may feel their backpacks are lighter D.will know how to wear backpacks 五

六、The first chocolate was eaten by people in South America hundreds of years ago.In those days, the people did not really eat chocolate.They used the cocoa bean(可可豆)to make a chocolate drink and they enjoyed it very much.Many years later, the cocoa bean was brought to other countries and people came to love the taste of chocolate.In 1824, John Cadbury opened a small shop in Britain.One of the things he sold was chocolate drink.In 1831, he opened a factory to make chocolate drink.He wanted to encourage people to drink chocolate instead of other drinks.A few years later, a man called Joseph Fry found a way to make chocolate instead of only drinking it.But at that time chocolate was very expensive and only the rich people could buy it.Later, ad more and more chocolate bars were produced and sold, it became cheaper.However, aT first only plain chocolate(a kind of chocolate without milk and with very little sugar)was produced.Milk chocolate came later and this was made by adding milk to the chocolate.The first milk chocolate bar was made in Cadbury‟s factory in 1897.Their most famous chocolate, Cadbury‟s Milk Bar, was made in 1905, It has been the most popular chocolate in Britain and around the world for over 100 years.The Cadbury factory is still in Britain and the chocolate produced there is eaten all over the world.Every year, thousands of visitors visit the factory in order to see how chocolate is made.1.Hundreds of years ago, people first began to drink chocolate in ____.A.South America B.South Africa C.Britain D.Australia 2.John Cadbury opened a factory to make chocolate drink in____.A.1824 B.1831 C.1897 D.1905 3.People had the chance to eat chocolate instead of drinking it for the first time ____.A.when chocolate was cheaper B.when more and more chocolate was produced C.when John Cadbury started to make chocolate drink D.when Joseph Fry found a way to make chocolate bars.4.At first, not many people bought chocolate____.A.because it was very expensive B.because people didn‟t like the taste

C.because they wanted to have other drinks D.because there was no chocolate sold in the shops 5.Cadbury‟s Milk Bar ____.A.was first made in 1897 B.is a kind of plain chocolate C.is famous neither in Britain nor in America D.is popular not only in Britain but also around the world 五

七、Dear Sir or Madam, Last Thursday, I traveled on the 8:00 a.m.train from Glasgow to London King‟s Cro and I was quite angry with the service of your company.The train didn‟t come on time and it was forty minutes late when it left Glasgow.A man at the station said sorry to us, but he didn‟t give us any reasons for the delay(误点).We then had further delays on the way and had to wait another thirty minutes.As a result, I mied my plane from London to Frankfurt and had to wait for several hours.What‟s more, the service on the train was also very poor, The trip took more than five hours.Unluckily, we could buy nothing but some soft drinks on the train.Worst of all, something was wrong with the air conditioning(空调系统)and it got hotter and hotter in the train.Before we reached King‟s Cro, the temperature was over 40°C.Because of your poor service, I feel you should pay me compensation(赔偿).I am looking forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfully David Roberson 1.When did the train leave Glasgow? A.At 8:00 a.m.B At 8:40 a.m.C.At 9:00 a.m.D.At 9:20 a.m.2.How did David go to Frankfurt from London? A.By plane.B.By bus.C.By car.D.By train.3.How long did David stay on the train? A.40 minutes.B.30 minutes.C.70 minutes.D.Over 5 hours.4.What could David buy on the train? A.Hot dogs.B.Sandwiches.C.Soft drinks.D.Hamburgers.5.Which of the following is NOT true? A.This is a complaint letter.B.David was very pleased with the trip.C.The service of the company was very poor.D.There was something wrong with the air conditioning on the train.五

八、Do you know why different animals or insects(昆虫)have their special colors? Colors are used mainly to protect themselves.Why can‟t some birds easily catch locusts(蝗虫)? It is because locusts change their colors together with the change of the colors of crops(庄稼).When crops are green, locusts look green.But as autumn comes, locusts change to the same brown color as crops have.Some other insects with autumn comes, locusts change to the same brown color as crops have.Some other insects with different colors from plants are easily found and eaten by others.So they have to hide themselves for lives in the day and appear only at night.If you study the animal life, you‟ll find the main use of coloring is to protect themselves.Bears, lions and other animals can‟t be easily seen by hunters(猎人).This is because they have the colors much like the trees.Have you ever noticed an even more strange thing? A kind of fish in the sea can send out black liquid(液体)when it faces danger.While the liquid spreads over(散开), its enemies(敌人)can‟t find it.And it quickly swims away.So it has lived up to now though it is not strong at all.1.From the article we learn that locusts __________.A.are dangerous to their enemies B.are easily found by birds C.change their colors to protect themselves D.are small animals 2.How can insects with different colors from plants keep out of danger? A.They have to move quietly.B.They hide themselves in the day and appear at night.C.They have the colors much like their enemies.D.They run away quickly.3.Bears and lions can keep safe because __________.A.they live in forests B.they like brown and grey colors C.they move quietly D.they have the colors much like the trees 4.Why can a kind of fish in the sea live up to now? Because __________.A.it is very big and strong B.the liquid it sends out can help it swim away from its enemies C.the liquid it sends out can kill its enemies D.it swims faster than any other fish 5.Which is the best title for this paage? A.The Main Use of Colors for Animals and Insects B.Colors of Different Animals and Insects C.The Change of Colors for Animals and Insects D.The Change of Different Animals and Plants 五

九、Ma Yan is not really a writer.But this 15-year-old girl has written a book that has moved many people around the world.“Ma Yan‟s Diary” tells us about Ma‟s life.She lives in a poor village called Zhangjiashu in Tongxin, Ningxia, and she has no money to go to school.But she is brave and has a strong desire(欲望)to go to school.Her mother gave her diary to a French reporter, Pierre Haski when he went to Zhangjihu in 2001.Now, it has been published in France Italy, Germany, Japan and China.Ma is now a Junior Three student at Yuwang Middle School in Tongxin.Before this, she had to leave school twice.When she had to stop going to school the first time, her mum told her there was no money for her to go to school.She worked for 21 days and saved 13 yuan.With this money, she went back to school.The second time, her family told her she had to leave school but her two brothers could stay.“I want to study,” Ma wrote in her diary.“Why can boys study but girls can‟t? It would be wonderful if I could stay at school forever.”

Ma loves school so much because she wants to have a better life.“My parents work hard in the fields but they are still poor.They have no knowledge.Most girls in my village leave school early and get married young.I don‟t want that kind of life,” Ma said.After her story became known, many French student sent money to her.Ma‟s dream is the same as ever.She hopes to go to Tsinghua University and become a reporter.“Then , I can find poor kids like me and help them, ” she said.1.Which of the following can describe Ma Yan‟s character(性格)best? A.Brave.B.Pretty.C.Lucky.D.Poor.2.Now you can find “Ma Yan‟s Diary” in all the following countries except _________.A.Germany B.Britain C.Japan D.France 3.Which of the following is the ain reason for Ma Yan‟s Diary to be published? A.Her mother gave her enough money to publish the book.B.She wrote about the poor life in her village.C.She is very good at writing.D.Her diary was read by a French reporter.4.Which is the reason for her leaving school for the second time? A.She had to help her mother do some housework.B.Her brothers studied better than she did.C.Girls were not equally treated(平等对待)in their village.D.She didn‟t study hard.5.Ma Yan wants to study because she wants to __________.A.teach her parents knowledge B.get more money for her study in Tsinghua University C.become more famous D.get more knowledge to change her own life 六

十、Emily Urich, 18 years old, Canada A 1ot of teens aren‟t responsible(有责任感的)，and that‟s where I‟m different.Not just about school but everyday things like being able to pay my own credit card(信用卡)bills on time.The first time I got a cartoon book was on my third birthday.From then on, I fell in deep love with it.And can you gue how many cartoon books I've read?I don‟t really know the exact number.But I have three full boxes of them under my bed.I also like drawing cartoons and wish to be an art teacher in a school.Joe Miller, 16 years old, America I‟m proud of doing things my own way.So whether somebody wants me to do something or whatever it is，I feel like they‟re all other people‟s thoughts，not really mine.But like others，I love reading，too.When I first took skiing leons，I found it exciting.For ski racing，there‟s no question I'm better shape than most guys(伙子).I think it‟s fun.I mean，it is a challenge(挑战).It‟s where I picked up the idea of needing a challenge always in mylife.In order to improve my skiing skills，I have read many books and magazines about it.No doubt it‟smy dream to wing old medal sin the Olympic Games.An Oi, 15 years old, China I‟m different because I prefer to drop out of the world to create my own world.I‟d like to build a house on a mountain.And I choose to live without electricity, a telephone, or even indoor plumbing(室内卫生设备).I have many hobbies such as traveling, reading, writing and spending time with children.I love children because they are smart and creative.They always have many strange ideas.It makes me excited.I want to do something for Hope Project and become a country school teacher

根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。61.Who wants to be a teacher? A.Emily and Joe.B.Joe and An Qi.C.Emily and An Qi.D.Only An Qi.62.Which hobby do the three students all have? A.Writing.B.Skiing.C.Traveling.D.Reading.63.According to Emily, we can infer(推断)that____.A.people around trust her B.she does sports at weekends C.she laughs at other people D.she gets up late on Sundays 64.We know that Joe Miller ____.A.doesn‟t like to follow others B.thinks skiing is too dangerous C.does well in drawing cartoons D.enjoys living somewhere quiet 65.Why does AnQi want to be a country schoolteacher? A.Because she wants to travel.B.Because her parents are teachers.C.Because she loves children very much.D.Because she comes from the countryside.一、BCDAB

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九、CBBD

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十一、ADDCB

十二、BBBDC

十三、AADCD

十四、DACD

十五、CDBBD

十六、CDBBC

十七、BAACA

十八、BABDC

十九、ABABC

二十、BCDAA二

一、ABADB二

二、BDCAC二

三、DBACA二

四、BCBBD 二

五、ACBDD二

六、DABCC二

七、ACDBA二

八、ABDDC二

九、DDBCA三

十、ACACC 三

一、ABAAB三

二、CABAD三

三、DCDAB三

四、BADDC三

五、DBADC三

六、CADDC 三

七、DCABC三

八、CBDBC三

九、DBCDA四

十、ABCDB四

一、CDACB四

二、DBBBC 四

三、ABACD四

四、ABDAB四

五、CBACD四

六、CDBDD四

七、BCDAC四

八、BCDAA 四

九、CCCDD五

十、DCADB五

一、BCCDB五

二、CDCBD五

三、CAACC五

四、DDACC 五

五、DAACC五

六、ABDAD五

七、BADCB五

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九、ABDCD六

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