Thousands of years ago, people didn’t know that the Earth moved. They thought the sun really did move across the sky. The Greek god Helios was said to drive the sun around the sky with his chariot（战车）. But now, these ideas have all changed. Nowadays, it is the sun that drives our “chariot” around the sky.
So what does all this mean? Well, quite simply, there is now a plane （or “chariot”） that is powered by the sun. It has special parts in its wings. These parts absorb power from the sun. They absorb so much power that they can carry on flying at night. In the Greek myths（希腊神话）, Helios had to take a break at night. It seems we’re finally even more efficient than the gods themselves.
This plane is called Solar Impulse （“太阳驱动”号）. It will fly across the US in May. This is very important for the future of the world.
So why is solar energy so good for us? Well, other kinds of energy cause a few problems. If you live in China, you’ve probably noticed the pollution. This is caused by burning coal or gas to make energy. The heat and chemicals（化学制品）from this make things work. But if we use the heat from the sun, we don’t have to burn anything, and there’s no pollution.
Solar energy is not all there yet. It needs to be improved. But the best thing about it is that, unlike coal and gas, it doesn’t run out. Solar Impulse could keep flying forever. Well, actually, the sun will run out too, one day, but not for another 5 billion years. That’s a pretty long flight.What does “chariot” really refer to in the last sentence of Paragraph 1?
| A．The Earth. | B．The Greek god. | C．Solar Impulse. | D．Birds. |
Which of the following is TRUE of Solar Impulse?
| A．It can only fly at night. | B．It has already flown across the US. |
| C．It is powered by the sun. | D．It needs gas to work. |
In the passage, what is mentioned as the cause of pollution in China?
| A．Overpopulation. | B．Burning coal or gas. |
| C．Using solar energy. | D．Heavy traffic. |
What does the writer mean by “That’s a pretty long flight”?
| A．It takes a lot of time to get Solar Impulse going. |
| B．Solar Impulse moves very slowly. |
| C．Solar Impulse will be in use for a long time. |
| D．Solar Impulse has a long way to go to take the place of the sun. |
The passage is most probably taken from___________.
| A．a Greek myth | B．a science fiction | C．a story-book | D．a science magazine |
A lion is tired very much and sleeps on the ground one day . A cat runs after a little mouse . The mouse runs around and comes to the lion . The mouse sees the lion and he is very afraid (害怕的) . “ I’ m very sorry . Please let me go . I can help you some day . ” The lion sleeps well and feels happy now . He says , “You can help me ? You are too small . But I am happy now . You can go . ” The mouse goes .
One day , the lion is in a cage(笼) . He can’t get out . The little mouse sees the sad lion . He bites (咬) the cage with his teeth . Soon the lion goes out . “Am I right ? ” says the mouse , “ A small animal can help a big one sometimes . ”
Why does the lion sleep on the ground one day ?
| A．Because he is very hungry . |
| B．Because he likes sleeping . |
| C．Because he is very tired . |
| D．Because he isn’t busy . |
The lion can come out of the cage because ____________.
| A．he bites the cage | B．the cage is not strong |
| C．the mouse helps him | D．the cage is open |
What can we learn from the passage ?
| A．The lion wants to eat the mouse . |
| B．The lion always needs(需要) the help of the mouse |
| C．The lion bites the cage with his teeth . |
| D．Sometimes , the big animal also needs to get help from the small one . |
There is a new park near Andy’s home. It’s fine today. Andy and his family are in the park now. On their left, there is a café. On their right, there is a big lake. There are many flowers and trees around the lake. There’ s a small hill behind the lake. Near the lake, there are two signs. One says, “Don’t swim in the lake!” The other says, “No fishing!” But you can go boating on the lake. There is a beautiful garden in the middle of the park. There are green grass and beautiful flowers in it. There are some small shops between the lake and the garden. The park is so beautiful. Andy and his family like it very much.
The park near Andy’s home is .
| A．new and beautiful | B．old and beautiful |
| C．clean and new | D．old and clean |
Is there a café in the park?
| A．Yes, there is | B．No, there isn’t. |
| C．Yes, it is. | D．No, it isn’t. |
People can on the lake.
| A．swim | B．fish | C．boat | D．play |
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Teeth are important to us. We should keep our teeth healthy. Do you know how to keep teeth healthy? Here are some do’s and don’ts. Please remember them.
Do’s
Brush your teeth at least twice a day: in the morning and before bedtime.
Brush for at least two or three minutes every time.
Brush up and down on every tooth.
Use a dental flose (牙线) for your teeth to make it cleaner.
Get a new toothbrush every three months.
Don’ts
Don’t eat too much candy and sweet food.
Don’t drink too much Cola.
Don’t bite (咬) on very hard food. That may hurt your teeth.
Don’t eat snacks before bedtime.
How to Keep Teeth Healthy
Brush your teeth in the morning and __________
Spend _________ brushing your teeth every time.
Brush up and down on every time.
Make your teeth cleaner by using _________
Get a new toothbrush every three months.
Don’t eat too much sweet food or drink too much Cola.
Don’t bite on very ________ food.
Don’t _________before bedtime.
Jack and Mike are on holiday in France. Mike loves visiting old building. So does Jack.
In the village Jack and Mike see a beautiful old church (教堂), but when they come into the church, some people are there. They don’t know what the people are doing.
“Oh! Just sit quietly (安静地), and act like the others!”Mike says. Because they don’t really know French, so they stand, kneel and sit to follow other people.
At that time, the priest (神父) says something. And the man who sits next to Jack and Mike stands up.
“We should stand up, too!”Jack whispers to Mike.
So, Jack and Mike walk to the priest. “What’s so funny?”Jack asks in English.
With a smile on his face the priest says, “Boys, there is a newbaby born, we ask the father to stand up.”
Mike shakes his head. He smiles and says, “We should understand what people do before we act like them!”Why are Jack and Mike in the church?
| A．They want to see the priest. |
| B．They are on holiday. |
| C．The church is an old building. |
| D．They want to see the baby. |
Mike and Jack can speak __________.
| A．French | B．English |
| C．English and French | D．many languages |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “whispers”?
| A．smiles happily | B．talks quietly |
| C．walks slowly | D．turns quickly |
The man next to Jack and Mike stands up because __________.
| A．he is the baby’s father | B．all the people laugh |
| C．Jack and Mike stand up | D．he knows French |
The passage wants to tell us __________.
| A．it’s very important to learn a foreign language |
| B．it’s very important to understand other people |
| C．the people in the church are very kind |
| D．not to act like others without asking why |
Do you want to be healthy? Then you must eat well and get a lot of exercise. If you’re healthy, your body works well and you also feel well. Here are some trips.
Eat more fruit and vegetables.
“One apple a day, keep the doctor away!”Fruit and vegetables have rich vitamins. They can help us to keep healthy. Remember to eat some fruit and vegetables every day.
Drink water and milk often.
When you are thirsty, water is the best choice. Try to limit soda drinks, such as Coca Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Milk is also very good for your body. Drink a cup of milk every day if possible.
Listen to your body.
You’d better notice how your body feels when you eat. That is to say you should stop eating when you’re full. It can make you feel comfortable.
Limit screen time.
Don’t spend too much time watching TV or DCDs, playing video games or using the computer. You should do some outdoor activities, such as playing basketball, going riding and swimming.
If you follow the tips, I’m sure you’ll have a healthy body. Eating fruit and vegetables every day can help you __________.
| A．study well | B．stay away from doctors |
| C．keep healthy | D．feel happy |
What are good for your body?
| A．Coffee and Sprite. | B．Water and Sprite. |
| C．Coffee and milk. | D．Milk and water. |
If you __________, you’ll feel uncomfortable.
| A．stop eating when you’re full |
| B．eat too much |
| C．listen to your body |
| D．drink a little soda |
We shouldn’t __________ according to the passage.
| A．use the computer too long | B．play games with iPad |
| C．do a lot of exercise | D．eat well |
The passage mainly tells us __________.
| A．how to eat well | B．how to exercise |
| C．how to spend free time | D．how to stay healthy |
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