One day a red rose blossomed(开花)in a forest. A pine tree not far away said: "What a beautiful flower. I wish I could he that lovely.
The rose said: "I am the mostbeautiful plant in this forest. "
Then the rose looked at a cactus（仙人掌）and said: " Look at that ugly plant. It is full of thorns (刺)"
The pine tree said： "Red rose, you have thorns, too. " Sometimes, the rose would look at the cactus and say : "This plant is useless. How sorry I am tobe his neighbor. "
Summer came and the plants and animals needed water, but no rain fell. One day the rose saw birds stick(刺) their beaks(鸟嘴)into the cactus and then fly away. The roseasked what the birds were doing. The pine tree explained thatthe birds got water from the cactus. The pine tree told the rose: "You can also drink from it. The birds can bring water to you if you ask the cactus for help. "
The rose fell ashamed(羞愧的), but asked the cactus for help. The cactus kindly
agreed and the birds filled their beaks with water for the rose’s roots(根).
So the rose learned：never judge(判断) anyone by appearance(外表).At the beginning of the story the rose thought that the cactus was .
A. ugly B. lovely C. beautifulBoth the rose and the cactus have_______.
a .thorns B. leaves C. fruitThe underlined word "us
eless" in this passage means "____ " in Chinese
A. 无营养的 B. 不友好的 C. 无用的Which of the following is True according to the story?
A. The birds could get water from the pine tree.
B. The rose got water from the cactus at last.
C .The pine tree wanted to get water from the rose.What’s the best title (标题) for the passage?
A. Plants and birds
B. Ways of growing roses
C. Appearance isn't everything.
Colors often have different meanings in different cultures．In the U．S．, people have found the following to be true．
Black
Black is the color of power．It is also popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner．
White
White is the symbol of purity．White is thought to be a summer color．However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colors．
Red
This is the most exciting color．Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention．Red cars are the thieves’ favorite．Red is often used in restaurants because it is an appetite (食欲) stimulant．This means it can make people eat more．
Blue
Blue is the color of the sky and the ocean．Peaceful blue is often used in bedrooms．Studies show that weightlifters are able to lift heavier weights in blue gyms．
Green
Green represents nature．It is the easiest color on the eye．Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients．
Yellow
Sunny yellow is a cheerful color, yet people lose their tempers (发脾气) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more．Which color is a summer color?
| A．Blue． | B．White． |
| C．Green． | D．Red． |
The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”．
| A．刺激物 | B．防腐剂 |
| C．辐射物 | D．装饰品 |
Where is color red often used?
| A．In bedrooms． | B．In gyms． |
| C．In hospitals． | D．In restaurants． |
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
| A．White can make people eat more． |
| B．Blue can make patients feel more relaxed． |
| C．People can get angry easily in yellow rooms． |
| D．Black cars are popular among thieves |
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
If you are a fan of the Korean actor, you may go to in April．
| A．Beijing | B．Shanghai | C．Guangzhou | D．Nanjing |
Part 2 is probably from ．
| A．a novel | B．a university poster | C．a science book | D．a textbook |
Coffee has been a part of people’s lives for thousands of years,and today it is still a favourite drink of millions of people in the world. Coffee is so popular ,but do you know the story of coffee and how it was discovered?
There is an old story that says coffee was discovered in Africa long ,long time ago. One day,a farmer was watching his goats,and he saw them eat some small berries(干种子)from a plant. After they ate the berries,the goats became very active.The man often felt tired,so he decided to try the berries too. Surprisingly, he did not feel tired any more.Coffee plants were thus discovered. Then coffee was taken from Africa to Arabia(阿拉伯半岛),and there it was first used as medicine. The Arabs kept coffee a secret for many years. Later, coffee came to Turkey(土耳其),then italy,then France. From Europe, the coffee plant was taken to America. People found that coffee plants grew well in many parts of South America, so large coffee farms were started, and many coffee plants were grown. On these farms, coffee beans were picked from the plants by hand. Then the beans were dried and prepared for market to sell. Different coffee beans were mixed together to produce different kinds of coffee. Coffee was sent to all over the world ,and soon became very popular.
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。
Answer each of the following questions in No More Than 6 Words.Where did coffee come from?
What was coffee first used as in Arabia?
Why were large coffee farms started in South America?
How did people get coffee beans from the plants?
Why did people mix different coffee beans together?
World Sleep Day, on 21st March, was created to bring attention to the growing number of sleep problems. Sleep is a natural part of human life, but many people in the modern world don’t realize it’s very important. As a result, sleep problems are quite common.
In 2011, scientists at the University of Athens in Greece did a survey of over 35,000 people in 10 countries around the world, including China, Belgium and South Africa. Among the people, 24 percent said that they did not sleep well, 31.6 percent were diagnosed(诊断) with insomnia(失眠). In addition, 30.7 percent of them have visited doctors for help with sleep problems and 11.6 percent said that they felt very sleepy during the day.
The survey found that many people suffer the effects of poor quality sleep, some examples can’t fall asleep and often wake up in the middle of the night. The main reasons of the problems are pressure(压力) from school or work and a fast pace(节奏) of life, but noise pollution and light pollution also affect sleep and cause poor quality sleep. The survey also found that large numbers of people find it hard to sleep at night. The short term effects of this are tiredness and trouble concentrating(专心). If this happens for a long time, the risk of gaining weight and having a heart attack may increase.
There are many things you can do to improve the quality of your sleep. First, you should have regular sleep habits. Try to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day. You also need to make your bedroom a cool, dark, quiet place to sleep so that heat, light and noise do not disturb you. At night, you should also avoid things that contain caffeine, such as chocolate, coffee, tea and many soft drinks, as caffeine may keep you from sleeping.
Getting a good night's sleep is important for everyone. By following the advice above, you can rest better at night and work better during the day.
| Have a good sleep |
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| World Sleep Day |
World Sleep Day was created to make people understand the__ |
| A survey by scientists |
Of 35 000 people in 10 countries in the world, 24 percent of the people didn’t have a_ 31.6 percent were diagnosed with insomnia. 30.7 percent have __ 11.6 percent of the people feel __ |
| __ |
People feel the pressure from school or work . A fast pace of life_ Noise and light pollution also cause poor quality sleep. |
| __ |
Some people aren’t able to fall asleep and often wake up at night. Feeling___ It’s highly possible that sleepless people easily gain weight and have a heart attack. |
| Ways to__ |
Have regular sleep habits. Make your bedroom cool, dark and quiet Don’t drink anything__ |
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What should you take in with you when you take an exam? Pen, pencil, eraser, ruler…, and don’t forget a bottle of water!
According to a study at the British Psychological ( 心理学的) Society Annual Conference held in London, students who bring water into exams may improve their grades by up to 10 percent.
Scientists at the University of East London and the University of Westminster, UK, did a study on 447 students. The students were studying for different degrees (学历) at the University of East London. Only 25 percent of them entered the exam hall with something to drink.
Scientists then compared their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found that all those who had brought drinks with them got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.
It is unclear why drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say having enough water in our bodies and not feeling thirsty could have a helpful effect on our brains. Drinking water may also cut down on anxiety ( 焦虑), which has a bad effect on exam performances, according to Chris Pawson, PhD, of the University of East London.
“Whatever the explanation, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的)with water during exams,” he said.
So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you.Who knows – it may help you pass the exam!How much may the students improve their grades most if they bring water into exams?
| A．By 2%. | B．By 8%. |
| C．By 10%. | D．By 25%. |
How many students in the study got better grades?
| A．About112 students who brought drinks or water into their exams. |
| B．All the447 students who come from the University of East London. |
| C．About300 students who took part in the study. |
| D．About10 percent of the students who studied different subjects. |
The underlined phrase “cut down on” probably means _______.
| A．increase | B．bring |
| C．reduce | D．change |
According to the passage, how does water help students in exams?
a. It is good for their brains. b. It makes students smarter.
c. It helps students stay cool. d. It helps students stay awake.
| A．a b | B．a c |
| C．b c | D．c d |
Where can you probably read the article?
| A．Fashion magazine. |
| B．Text book. |
| C．Travel guide. |
| D．Newspaper. |
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