There are few families in the United States that do not have either a radio or television set. Both of them have become a necessary part of our daily life, keeping us filled with the news of the day, teaching us in many fields of interest, and making us happy with singing, dancing and acting.
Marconl, the Italian inventor, who gave us the radio, probably didn’t know how much his great invention would have done for the world in the years to come. Radio had, perhaps done as much as any other communication tool. Things of the world can be reported to people everywhere a few seconds after they happen. Travelers in or out of–the–way places, ships at sea even astronauts round the earth are able to keep in touch with each other by radio.
Television is another important invention. It lets us see as well as hear the actor. Since its appearance, TV has done a great deal in the daily life of people everywhere. Many programs are now televised in color.
Perhaps the most modern invention is “Telstar”, a “star” moving round the earth. It makes it possible for the people all over the world to be closer than ever before. Now a family in Chicago can watch on TV a motor–car race in Italy, a table tennis competition in Beijing or a volleyball match in Japan as these events are actually happening!The passage tells us that __________ in the U.S.A. have no radio or television set.
A. few families B. all the families C. many families D. a few familiesWho do you think the writer of the passage is?
| A．An Italian. | B．A Japanese. | C．An American. | D．A Chinese. |
Why does the passage say radio and TV have become a necessary part of our daily life?
| A．Because they have touched nearly everything in our life. |
| B．Because men would not live happily without them. |
| C．Because they are the only ways to spread information. |
| D．Because no communication means no life. |
What is a “Telstar” used to do according to the passage?
| A．To receive and store information only. |
| B．To move around the earth just like the moon. |
| C．To give light onto the earth at night. |
| D．To help send out radio or TV information to the world. |
When the writer introduces Marconl in the second paragraph, he means __________.
| A．he was just an Italian inventor |
| B．his invention has done much for the world |
| C．he had reported much to people all over the world |
| D．he helped people travel a lot around the world |
John was born in a rich family. When John finished school, he was already 18 years old. His father said to him, “Get a job in the town. If you stay at home, you will get nothing from me.” A few weeks later, John went to an office and asked for a job there. A man took him into a small room and gave him some questions on a piece of paper. John answered the questions quickly, then he gave the paper to the man. The man looked at the paper for a few minutes and asked, “You were born on September 23. But which year you were born in?” John answered, “Oh, every year.”
根据短文内容判断正误，正确的选择A，错误的选择B。John was born in a rich family.
When John finished school, he was 17 years old.
A man took John into a small room.
John answered the questions quickly.
John was born on July 23.
One thing that British and Chinese cultures share is a love for fine tea. Today, when we think of western tea culture, we often think of the English and beautiful china cups.
Afternoon tea
People believe that an English lady, Anna, first introduced the idea of afternoon tea. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the English are only two main meals each day ----breakfast and a heavy dinner that would last several hours in the evening. As a result, people often got very hungry during the long wait between these two meals. To solve this problem, Anna came up with the clever idea of inviting some friends to join her for an afternoon meal between four and five o`clock. This meal included cakes and sandwiches, and tea was served to wash down the food. In order to make this afternoon meal important, fine china cups and plates, and silver teapots, forks and spoons were used. Soon, afternoon tea parties became popular social occasions. Today, afternoon tea parties continue to play an important part in the social life in the modern Britain.
Will you come for coffee?
Coffee also has an important role in British culture. People often use the words “Will you come for coffee?” to mean “Would you like to come to my home for a chat?”Normally, several different drinks such as tea, hot chocolate or a soft drink like orange juice will be served as well as coffee, and you will be asked what you would like. However, you will not normally be offered wine at a “coffee” party.
Coffeehouses and the London Stock Exchange(股票交易所)
In the 17th century London, coffeehouses were busy and noisy places. Businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses to do their business, as well as to drink coffee. In fact, the London Stock Exchange is believed to have started from these coffeehouses.
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Anna introduced the idea of drinking afternoon tea because she _________.
| A．enjoyed chatting with her friends at home. |
| B．loved fine tea and beautiful china tea cups |
| C．wanted to share nice food with her friends |
| D．found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals. |
If someone says to you “Will you come for coffee?”, you _______.
| A．will be offered coffee only |
| B．are asked what you would like to drink |
| C．will be asked to have a chat with him or her |
| D．are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party |
From the last paragraph we can see ____________.
| A．a new business was started in coffeehouses |
| B．coffeehouses are still used by businessmen and bankers |
| C．businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses just for coffee |
| D．most people wouldn`t like to go to coffeehouses because of the noise |
Which is the best title of the article?
| A．British and Chinese Cultures |
| B．English Tea and Coffee Culture |
| C．Coffeehouses and Business |
| D．Chinese Tea and Coffee |
When I was ten, my mother worked all day so I had to take care of my younger brother. At that time my little brother was about four years old and he missed mum all the time.
One day, after I had given him his dinner, he started crying for mum. He was so young and really needed mum. So I dressed him, put on his shoes, carried him on my back and walked out. Soon he fell asleep. About half an hour late, I found that he had lost a shoe while sleeping. I took him off my back and put him down. I knew we needed to find that shoe, for our mother couldn`t afford new shoes. We had to go back to find it, so I told my brother to Wait right here. A man heard it and stopped me just before I walked off. He asked me, ”You are leaving your brother here to find the shoe? What would you do if he is not here when you return?” I did not know how to answer that question. He continued,: It is OK if you can`t find the shoe, but it is not OK to lose your brother.” Then he sent us to mum`s workplace by taxi.
I have depended on the kindness of many strangers in my whole life. I feel regretful that I cannot find them and say thank you. I don’t even remember what the man`s face looked like, but he taught me a lesson—people are more important than things.
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Why did the younger brother cry for his mother?
| A．Because he wanted to sleep. |
| B．Because he wanted to play outside. |
| C．Because he was hungry. |
| D．Because he missed his mother |
What does the underlined word “regretful” in the last paragraph mean?
| A．Happy | B．Sorry | C．Angry | D．Excited. |
What did the man mean by saying “It`s Ok if you can`t find the shoe, but it is not OK to lose your brother.”?
| A．People are more important than things. |
| B．Things are more important than people. |
| C．Both the shoe and your brother are important. |
| D．The shoe is more important than your brother. |
According to the passage, which word can best describe the man?
| A．Rude | B．Funny | C．Silly | D．Kind |
According to a new survey, students` safety has become a big problem. Nearly 50％ of students say they are worried about robbery(抢劫) on the way to and from school. Now in main big cities in China some schools have taught an unusual lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.
Chen Haoyu, a teacher at BeijingNo.25 Middle School, gibes young students advice on how to deal with danger.
If you are in a traffic accident: If a car hits you, you should remember the car number. If it is a bike, try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don`t know how seriously you are hurt.
If it is raining hard and there is lightning：Don`t stay in high places and stay away from trees.
When there is a fire :Get away as fast as you can .Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit. Do not take the lift.
If someone is drowning: If you can`t swim ,don`t get into the water. Cry out for help.
Remember that danger is never as far away as you think. Take care of yourself at all times!
根据短文内容，选择最佳选项，将其标号在答题卡上涂黑 Why do students like the self-protection lesson?
① Because there are no tests.
② Because the lessons are boring.
③ Because they can learn how to save lives.
④ Because they know how to stop danger before it happens.
| A．①② | B．②③ | C．①②④ | D．①③④ |
What will you do if a bike hurts you?
| A．I will remember the bike number. |
| B．I will let the rider go before I call my parents. |
| C．I won`t let the rider go until I call my parents. |
| D．I will let the rider go because I know how seriously I am hurt |
If your house is on fire, you must_____.
| A．run quickly and take the lift |
| B．put dry things on your body |
| C．take everything you have and then run away |
| D．run away and find an exit as quickly as you can |
There are ___ways of self-protection mentioned in the passage.
| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
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| Jack and Jill`s Our new store will open on July 22nd. Free parking for customers. Opening hours: 10:00 am -----10:00 pm. |
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If you want to find a room to live in ,you can call ___________.
| A．Jane | B．Jack and Jill`s |
| C．Lee Sports Center | D．Luka |
Jack and Jill`s is the name of _________.
| A．a store | B．a hospital |
| C．a sports center | D．a restaurant |
You can come to Lee Sports Center to book your place on _______.
| A．September 18th | B．October 14th |
| C．September 28th | D．November 11th |
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