Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like local people. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—trains, buses and taxis.  |
| TRAINS Trains run from 6 a.m. to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents(分). If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses all you like. If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333. |
| BUSES There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket because he can not give changes. If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333. |
| TAXIS There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking (预订) can also be made easily by calling the numbers listed above. |
| RENTAL (租) CARS Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel on your own, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see. For car rental, call Avis on +65 6737 1668. |
If you need to find the bus number, you may call____________.
| A．65 6737 1668 | B．6552 8888 | C．1800 767 4333 | D．6552 2222 |
If you buy an EZ-Link card, you can take____________.
| A．both buses and trains | B．only trains |
| C．both buses and taxis | D．only rental cars |
What do you think the text probably is?
| A．A science report. | B．A travel guide. |
| C．A novel. | D．A diary. |
Have you heard of dodos (渡渡鸟)? The dodo was a large bird. But you might not think it was a bird at all, for the dodo could not fly. It was a member of the chicken family. It lived happily and safely until humans arrived in 1505. European sailors (水手) discovered the bird in 1507 on the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
When the sailors talked about the strange bird that could not fly, people found it hard to believe it. The Europeans on the Island of Mauritius and the pigs they brought with them found the birds very good to eat. So large numbers of dodos were killed and by 1681 no living dodos were found on the island. A few dodos were brought to England in the 17th century, but for 200 years none have been seen alive. The humans didn’t know how to protect the birds. They caused the dodos’ extinction (灭绝) . This is how the phrase “as dead as a dodo” came. Because they died out completely, dodos became very well-known. It gave humans a big lesson.
European sailors discovered dodos in ________.
| A．1505 | B．1507 |
| C．1681 | D．1700 |
Which of the following about the dodo is TURE according to the passage?
| A．It was born on the Island of Mauritius and could fly well. |
| B．It lived a hard life until humans arrived in 1505. |
| C．Its population became small only because pigs ate them. |
| D．It was possible for humans to find a dodo on Mauritius Island before 1681. |
What’s the correct order about dodos?
a. Many people didn’t believe that dodos couldn’t fly.
b. European sailors discovered dodos on the Island of Mauritius.
c. The Europeans and the pigs found dodos very good to eat.
d. Large numbers of dodos were killed on the island.
| A．a-b-c-d | B．d-c-b-a |
| C．b-a-c-d | D．b-d-a-c |
The writer wrote the passage mainly to tell us that _____________.
| A．the dodo could not fly |
| B．the dodo was a chicken |
| C．no living dodos were found |
| D．it’s important to protect animals |
Now our environment is becoming worse and worse. Everyone wants to live healthily. Here is some information about what our life will be like in ten years.
Cars will run on a solar power (太阳能) and will be much cleaner. They will be much safer. For example, if you are too close to another car or if you are driving dangerously, your car will slow down or stop by itself.
New cities will be built in the sea. Some cities on water will have two floors. People will live on the second floor, the first floor will be used for traffic, shops and factories.
Biotechnology (生物技术) will make food better and healthier. Plants without insects will be developed. The taste of fruit and vegetables will be better and food will be able to keep longer.
Many new ways to cure illness (治愈疾病) will be found. However, some new illness will appear (出现).Solar power cars ________ according to the passage.
| A．will make our air much cleaner |
| B．will run more slowly |
| C．will be more dangerous |
| D．will be heavy |
New cities will be built ___________ in the future.
| A．in the sea | B．in the sky |
| C．in the mountains | D．on land |
Biotechnology will make _________ better and healthier.
| A．medicine | B．toy |
| C．food | D．clothes |
Which is the best title for the passage?
| A．Cars in the future. |
| B．What will our life be like in ten years? |
| C．How to keep food longer? |
| D．Where will people live in the future? |
Dear new moms,
You should teach your children manners (礼仪) as soon as your children can understand what you’re saying. When your children do something right, let them know. When your children do something wrong, tell them how they should do it and why.
Here are some basic manners for children:
1. Wait for their turn and don’t interrupt other people when they are speaking. Tell them to wait until someone finishes speaking, and then ask questions.
2. Always greet the people who come over to your house. You can teach your children to shake hands with grown-ups (成年人) who come over, but it’s not necessary to shake hands with other children. Your children should always say “hello” or “hi” when someone comes to your home so that the guest (客人) feels welcome.
3. Say “please” and “Thank you” often. And say “You’re welcome” to answer others’ “Thank you”.
4. After playing a game, no matter what the result is, be pleased. If your children win, tell them not to show off (炫耀), but to be kind. If they lose, tell them not to get mad and tell the other children that they did a good job or speak well of them.
Yours
Dr. DaveA new mom should teach her children manners when they ____________.
| A．were born |
| B．are grown-ups |
| C．go to school |
| D．can understand what she is saying |
What does the underlined word “interrupt” mean in Chinese?
| A．打断 | B．喧哗 | C．改进 | D．破坏 |
Which child is polite?
| A．A boy who gets angry when he loses a game. |
| B．A girl who says nothing when a guest leaves. |
| C．A boy who asks a question when a man is speaking. |
| D．A boy who says “Thank you” when someone helps him. |
Dr Dave wrote the letter to tell new moms ______________.
| A．what good manners are |
| B．what manners children should have |
| C．who should teach children manners |
| D．why they should teach children manners |
| Problems |
Causes |
Advice |
| Feel stressed. |
Too much homework. Don’t have enough time for their hobbies. |
Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax as you can. |
| Get short-sighted (近视的). |
Too much homework. Bad reading and writing habits. |
Do homework or read in a right way. |
| Fight with each other. |
Don’t know how to get on well with classmates. |
Make more friends and understand each other. |
| Don’t like to study. |
The bad influence of computer games. |
Play computer games just for a short time. |
| Get fat. |
Have more pocket money to buy snacks. Don’t like to do sports. |
Use your pocket money to do something meaningful. Do exercise every day. |
How many main problems are there in the survey?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
What may happen when students have too much homework?
| A．Getting fat. |
| B．Fighting with each other. |
| C．Enjoying studying. |
| D．Feeling stressed and getting short-sighted. |
_______________ is a good way for students to stop fights.
| A．Doing less homework |
| B．Learning how to make friends |
| C．Playing computer games |
| D．Finding time to relax |
Hi Lingling,
Thanks for your last message. It was great to hear from you, and I can’t wait to meet you.
I hope you will know me from my photo when I arrive at the airport. I am quite tall , with short fair hair, and I wear glasses. I’ll wear jeans and a T-shirt for the journey, but I’ll also carry my warm coat. I’ve got your photo--- you look very pretty. I’m sure we’ll find each other!
Thanks for telling me about your hobbies. You sound just like me! I spend a lot of time playing classical music with my friends at school, but I also like dance music---I love dancing! I enjoy sports as well, especially tennis. My brother is in the school tennis team--- I’m very proud of him! He is good at everything, but I’m not. Sometimes I get bad marks at school, and I feel sad. I should work harder.
You asked me, “How do you feel about coming to China” Well, I often feel a bit sad at first when I leave my mum and dad for a few days, and I’m quite shy when I am with strangers. I feel nervous when I speak Chinese, but I’ll be fine in a few days. I’m always sorry when I don’t know how to do things in the right way, so please help me when I am with you in China! Oh, I’m afraid of flying too. But I can’t tell you how excited I am about going to China!
See you next week!
Love, SallyHas Sally received Lingling’s letter?
What are Sally’s hobbies?
Why is Sally proud of her brother?
How does Sally feel when she speaks Chinese?
When will Sally come to China?
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