When you are about to do something brave, a cheerful wish of “Good luck!” from a friend can be helpful. But if you think you need lots of luck, what else might you do?
In the UK and US there are some strange traditions for bringing yourself a little more good luck. Some are hundreds of years old and some 
are much newer.
Have you heard the saying “When you wish upon a star”? If
you are looking up at the sky on a clear night and you see a sudden flash of light, it is probably a shooting star! Seeing one doesn’t happen very often. The saying goes that if you see one you have been very lucky, and so if you make a wish, it will come true.
Maybe you have heard of the lucky rabbit’s foot. Some people believe that rabbits are lucky animals, so they carry a part of the rabbit, its foot, for good luck. There are all kinds of strange, unclear rules about which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest. It is said that this good luck tradition is the oldest one of all. However, as the funny saying goes, “Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit!”
People in Britain love trees. If it is autumn and leaves are falling from the trees, some people try to catch the leaves as they fall because they think each leaf they catch will bring them a lucky month in the following year—they will need to catch 12 falling leaves to have a whole of good luck!______ is mentioned in the oldest good luck tradition.
| A．A rabbit’s foot | B．A falling leaf |
| C．A cheerful wish from friends | D．A shooting star |
From Paragraph 3, we know that ______.
| A．shooting stars can often be seen |
| B．people can see a shooting star on a rainy night |
| C．your wish may come true if you see a shooting star |
| D．people believe that it’s unlucky to see a shooting star |
British people try to catch 12 falling leaves because ______.
| A．the leaves fall in autumn |
| B．there are so many leaves to catch |
| C．the leaves can bring them a lucky month |
| D．they want to have a whole year of good luck |
In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “them” refers to（指）______.
| A．trees | B．people | C．leaves | D．years |
The passage is mainly about ______.
| A．how to wish upon a star | B．things that bring good luck |
| C．British people love leaves | D．which of the rabbit’s feet is the luckiest |
Do you often talk with your parents? Here is some advice on how to talk with them.
Try to start your talk with something fun. This will make talking easier. For example,, ask them questions about their day. How’s the work? They love this.
Make it clear what you want to tell your parents. If they have an opinion, let them finish it and don't stop their talking. Ask them to do the same for you.
Show them respect（尊敬）by listening to them carefully. Look them in the eye.
Be honest. Honesty builds trust . Life is good when your parents trust you.
If your parents don't understand you , that's OK. It doesn't mean they don't love you. Sometimes you have to explain the things to them again.
When you finish the talk, thank them for listening. Say something like, " thanks, that helped". It will let them know this is important to you, and makethem want to do it more often.
| A．fun | B．dishonest | C．sad | D．unhappy |
| A．dislike | B．understand | C．respect | D．agree with |
| A．ask them to stop | B．argue with them |
| C．look them in the eye | D．explain your idea to them |
| A．say goodbye to | B．thank |
| C．say sorry to | D．ask |
| A．We should respect our parents. |
| B．It's important to trust our parents. |
| C．We should love our parents. |
| D．There are some ways to communicate with our parents. |
We have all heard the saying ,"It's better to give" than to receive. "Think about it for a moment. What does it mean to you? Of course getting a gift is nice. Giving ,though ,can be just as good. Sometimes a gift of our time is even more appreciated. There are many ways you can give the gift of time. One is to volunteer.
As a volunteer, you can learn new things, make friends, and know that you are helping someone. Here are some simple ways that you can volunteer..
Animal shelters are always looking for volunteers to walk pets, and help clean and care for them.
Organize a clean-up program in your neighborhood.
Hospitals often have programs that kids can help with to cheer up patients.
Donate used toys and books to libraries, shelters or churches.
These are just a few examples – visit one of the many volunteer sites online for many more ideas. Why not ask your morn or dad to volunteer too, and make it a family activity?
Once you volunteer, you will quickly learn that giving has its own rewards（回报）. You won't get paid, but the feeling you get from helping others is much more special than getting money. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed（失望的）!
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
| A．learn new things | B．make new friends |
| C．get a gift | D．get money |
| A．On TV. | B．On the Internet . |
| C．From parents. | D．From teachers . |
| A．donate some old toys | B．organize a clean-up program |
| C．visit the zoo | D．go to an animal shelter |
| A．院长 | B．病人 | C．护工 | D．门卫 |
| A．Parents. | B．Kids. |
| C．Teachers. | D．Doctors |
The Simpsons is a famous cartoon. It tells about the happy life of an American family. What chores does each of them like and dislike?
| Homer is the father of the family. He likes sweeping the floor. He often weeds（除杂草）in the garden and washes the car. He never feeds their dog or cooks the meals for his family. |
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| Marge is the mother of the family and she is very busy. She always cooks the meals, does the laundry and cleans the house. She never washes the car and changes light bulbs（灯泡）. |
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| Lisa is the daughter of the family. She likes making her bed. She cleans the table and does the dishes every day. She can't cook the meals but she is a good helper for her mother. |
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| Bart is the son of the family. He only likes feeding the dog and walking it outside. He never cleans his bedroom. |
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| A．The UK. | B．Canada. | C．The U. S. | D．Australia. |
| A．Homer. | B．Marge. | C．Lisa. | D．Bart. |
| A．Sweeping the floor. | B．Feeding the dog. |
| C．Making her bed. | D．Weeding in the garden. |
| A．Feed his dog . | B．Walk the dog . |
| C．Clean his room . | D．Talk to his father . |
① feed his dog ② weed in the garden
③ wash his car ④ cook the meals
| A．①② | B．②③ | C．③④ | D．①④ |
Have you ever been ill? When you are ill, you must be unhappy because your body becomes hot, and there are pains all over your body. You don’t want to work. Instead, you want to stay in bed, feeling very sad.
What makes us ill? It is germs (细菌). Germs are everywhere. They are very small and you can’t find them with your eyes, but you can see them with a microscope(显微镜). They are very very small and there could be hundreds of them on a very small thing.
Germs are always found in dirty water. When we look at dirty water under the microscope, we shall see them in it. So your father and mother won’t let you drink dirty water.
Germs aren’t found only in water . They are found in air and dust. If you cut your finger and some of the dust ( 灰尘 ) from the floor goes into the cut, some of the germs would go into your finger. Your finger would become big and red , and you will have much pain in it. Sometimes germs would go into all of your body, and you would have pain everywhere.Which of the following is true?
| A．If things are very very small , they are germs. |
| B．If things can’t be seen, they must be germs . |
| C．Germs are only in dirty water. |
| D．Germs are everywhere around us. |
What’s a microscope used for?
| A．Making very very small things look much bigger. |
| B．Making very big things look much smaller. |
| C．Helping you read some newspapers. |
| D．Helping you if you can’t see things clearly. |
Why don’t your parents let you drink dirty water.
| A．You haven’ t looked at it carefully. |
| B．Water can’t be drunk in this way. |
| C．There are lots of germs in it. |
| D．Water will make you ill. |
Which of the following is NOT true ?
| A．Germs can be found both in water and in the air. |
| B．Germs can go into your finger if it is cut. |
| C．If your temperature ( 体温 ) is not OK, there must be germs in your body. |
| D．If your finger isn’t cut, there aren’t any germs on it. |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．Germs can make us ill. |
| B．Germs are in dirty water. |
| C．Don’t drink dirty water. |
| D．Take care of your fingers. |
ENJOY YOUR FAVORITES IN STAR CINEMA
Tickets must be booked被预定 any time up to 30 minutes before the film starts. Ticket holders are given seat numbers. |
What film can you see on a Saturday night in October?
| A．Lord of the Rings（Ⅲ）The Return of the King.. |
| B．Lord of the Rings（Ⅱ）The Two Towers. |
| C．The Lion King, Shrek（Ⅱ）. |
| D．Voldemort. |
When can you see the film Voldemort?
| A．Tuesday, October, 4 p.m. |
| B．Tuesday, October, 10 p.m. |
| C．Thursday, September, 8 p.m. |
| D．Friday, September, 4 a.m. |
How much will it cost for a family with two children（one is 5 years old and the other is 8）to see a film?
| A．$ 22. | B．$ 30. | C．$ 44. | D．$ 48. |
When can people book tickets?
| A．The day before the film. |
| B．Anytime before the film. |
| C．An hour before the film. |
| D．No later than half an hour before the film. |
What can you do in the cinema?
| A．Eat some food. | B．Have some drinks. |
| C．Make a phone call. | D．Smoke in the area provided. |
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