A popular shopping bag has been seen on the arm of some of the world’s most beautiful women. It sells at an official price of ￡5, but as much as ￡400 online. The bag called “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” is made of cotton. It is so “hot” that now everyone wants to get one. It’s fashionable, and it’s green!
Supporters see the bag as a way to move away from throwaway(一次性的) plastic bags that are given away in large numbers by supermarkets every year.
When the bags were first sold, about 500 people waited in line to buy one. So far, 20,000 of the popular bags have been sold at the second largest supermarket in Great Britain. It is one of the ways to encourage shoppers to use the reusable(可再利用的) bags, rather than the plastic ones.
The bag has also become a must-have for many famous people who want to be fashionable, and at the same time care about the environment.
The designer of the bag has been asked to develop the bag by the “We Are What We Do” group. The group believes that each person in Great Britain uses about 167 plastic bags every year. It says that small lifestyle changes can have a strong effect on reducing waste and the environmental pollution. It also says that everyone should try his best to protect the earth from being polluted.We can buy the popular bag at a price of ￡5 __________.
| A．on the Internet |
| B．from the shops all over the world |
| C．at the designer’s home |
| D．at the 2nd largest supermarket in Britain |
According to the passage, the “We Are What We Do” group most probably means ___________.
| A．those who want to do something by themselves |
| B．those who design the new bags |
| C．an organization that protects the environment |
| D．a business that sells bags |
The purpose of designing the popular bags is __________.
| A．to make money |
| B．to help famous people |
| C．to make women fashionable |
| D．to reduce the environmental pollution |
A primary school bus driver stopped the bus in a gas station in Ohio because he had to use the bathroom. Instead of turning off the engine (引擎) and taking the key with him, the driver left the bus running. And he forgot to set the brake (制动器) because he was in a hurry. “It was cold outside, and I didn’t want the kids to get cold while I was using the bathroom,” he told a police officer.
The bus slowly started moving away from the gas station. As the bus picked up speed, the kids began shouting and crying. Ten-year-old Jake ran forward to the driver’s seat and held the steering wheel (方向盘). He pressed hard on the brake pedal (踏板) and managed to stop the bus as it came nearer to a river bed. Jake turned off the engine at last. After the police arrived at the scene, they praised Jake for his great effort.
“That is one cool kid,” said the police officer. “I told him he would make a great police officer when he grew up.”
Jake wasn’t impressed with what he had done. “Stopping the bus,” he said, “was easy compared to playing Grand Theft Auto III,” his favorite action video game. The bus driver was taken to the police station. He was at first charged (指控) with “leaving a child alone while motor is running.” The lawyer said he hoped to upgrade the charge because of the number of children (twenty) on the bus.
“Whatever he is charged with,” the police officer said, “I will see that he never drives a bus again.”. Why didn’t the driver turn off the engine when he went to the bathroom? Because _________.
| A．he was in a hurry |
| B．he forgot to do it |
| C．he didn’t want the kids to get cold |
| D．he thought he would be back in a minute |
. What is the correct order? _________
a. The bus started moving.
b. Jake turned off the engine.
c. Jake held the steering wheel.
d. The kids began shouting and crying.
e. Jake ran forward to the driver’s seat.
f. Jake pressed hard on the brake pedal.
| A．a-b-c-d-e-f | B．a-d-e-c-f-b |
| C．d-a-c-e-f-b | D．d-e-a-b-c-f |
What do we know about Jake? ________
| A．He could drive. |
| B．He was eleven years old. |
| C．He wanted to be a police officer. |
| D．He liked playing Grand Theft Auto III. |
. What does the underlined word “upgrade” mean in the fourth paragraph? __________
| A．改变 | B．取消 | C．加重 | D．减轻 |
What will most probably happen to the bus driver? He will_______.
| A．not be charged |
| B．face the most serious charge |
| C．not be allowed to drive a bus again |
| D．only be charged with “leaving a child alone while motor is running” |
Dear Karen,
As you probably know, it’s my sister Suzie’s 16th birthday in a week. We’re planning a surprise party for her. Julie’s going to pick her up from school as usual on Friday but she’s not taking her home. She’s bringing her to the Palace Hotel, the big modern one near the station. We’re having a meal there and we’ve also hired (租用) the ballroom (舞厅) for a party in the evening. I hope you can come!
All her friends from school are coming and quite a few of the people from our village, too. Of course, Mum and Dad are coming up from England and I’ve managed to persuade (说服) our other sister, Marie, to come over from Australia. She’s bringing her kids with her, too.
After the party we’re going to have another one on Saturday! Well, not really a party. We’re inviting the family and close friends (that includes you) for a meal at the house. If the weather is nice, we’d like to have a barbecue in the garden. Julie’s going to make a special cake for Suzie.
Anyway, we hope to make it a really special weekend for Suzie. On Sunday we’re all going for a walk in the country. You know how she loves walking and we’re all going to need a bit of exercise after all that lovely food. We’re hoping to go up to the lake. Marie said she wanted her kids to feed the ducks just like Suzie and she did when they were very young. I’m sure Suzie will love that too.
It would be great if you could come over for the weekend. We would all love to see you.
Let me know as soon as you can.
Best，
David. Who is Karen? ______
| A．David’s cousin. | B．David’s friend. |
| C．David’s sister. | D．David’s classmate. |
. David and Julie are planning to have Suzie’s birthday party ______ on Friday evening.
| A．at the Palace Hotel | B．at the house |
| C．in the garden | D．beside the lake |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned? ______
| A．To make a special cake. | B．To have a barbecue. |
| C．To go swimming. | D．To feed the ducks. |
_____ won’t come for the meal at the house on Saturday because David doesn’t invite them /her.
| A．Karen |
| B．People from their village |
| C．Suzie’s Mum and Dad |
| D．Marie and her kids |
Why is David planning a walk in the country on Sunday?
Because he thinks ______.
| A．Suzie loves walking very much |
| B．Suzie used to take a walk there after dinner |
| C．it is special for Marie’s kids to go for a walk in the country |
| D．Suzie can feed the ducks in the river when going for a walk |
When I was young，I liked to play jokes on people I knew, especially on my parents and friends. One day my mother was cooking and I was playing with my younger brother Tony. Suddenly I ran to my mother and said: “Tony fell from the open window!” She was very worried and ran out of the kitchen. Then I said: “Don’t worry, I’m just joking.” My mother shouted at me, “If you do it again, I’ll hit you.”
Another day I went swimming with my friends in the sea. I wanted to play a joke on them. In the beginning I swam fast and I called out “Help!”. All my friends came to help me. However, they found that I was joking. But half an hour later I wasn’t joking. I was so fast, soon I got tired and couldn’t swim on in water. I tried my best to call my friends for help, but this time nobody came to help me.
In the end they found I was telling the truth. They came and saved my life. They took me to the hospital. This is the best lesson in my life. From then on I haven’t joked on anyone.When he was young, the writer liked to _______.
| A．play with his brother |
| B．help his mother cook |
| C．play jokes on people |
| D．go swimming with his friends |
What happened when the writer was playing with his brother? ______
| A．He got tired. |
| B．He played a joke on his mother. |
| C．Tony fell from the open window. |
| D．His mother hit him. |
In the beginning, all his friends came to help him because he ______.
| A．swam fast |
| B．called for help |
| C．would sink in water |
| D．couldn’t swim on in the water |
When the writer called his friends for help for the second time, they ______.
| A．took him to the hospital at once |
| B．came and saved him immediately |
| C．thought at first he was joking again |
| D．did nothing because the writer had lied to them |
The story tells us that ________.
| A．swimming is dangerous |
| B．the writer is a naughty boy |
| C．one can play jokes only on people he knows |
| D．if someone always tells lies, others won’t trust (信任) him |
How can you help young children become interested in reading? The following are some important tips.
The first way is to read out loud to them. Even if it’s just 15 minutes a day, as long as the children listen every day, they can become interested in reading later.
Cooking with young children can be also helpful. By reading the menu and cooking ingredients(原料) with them, you can help them learn more words and expressions.
When young children are reading, tell them to mark(做记号) the words that they don’t know and then to look them up in a dictionary. Also, tell them to ask questions about what they ‘re reading. For older children, try to make them pay more attention to the theme（主题）of the passage or ask them to write a summary（概要）Finally, make sure there are enough reading materials for young children. If you don’t have enough, go to the local library. Help young children find out which writers they like and what kind of books they like. Help them to choose the right books to read. But be sure to allow them to choose what they like by themselves.How many pieces of advice are given in the passage?
______________________________________________________________________How can you help young children learn to read by cooking with them?
______________________________________________________________________What should you do if your sister doesn’t know some words while reading?
______________________________________________________________________Should we choose all books for young children?
______________________________________________________________________What is the main idea of the passage?
______________________________________________________________________
6 June, Saturday
I read an article about people living in e-age yesterday. It talks about different ways of communicating like chatting on line, sending e-mails, sending different kinds of messages and keeping an online diary.
The article says that people nowadays send e-mails at least once a day. I don’t agree with this because I send e-mail only twice a week. However, I do check my e-mail once a day. I like receiving e-mails.
About chatting online, the article says that chatting on line is becoming more and more popular among teenagers. I think this is true. Whenever I arrive at home, I turn on my computer and log on(登录) to chat online with my friends. I prefer chatting online to calling a friend, because I can chat with many friends at the same time.
But I like using mobile phones. When I do not have my computer with me I can send short massages to my friends. I also like keeping in touch with them in this way.
I keep an online diary four times a week. I like telling others what has happened to me.
I think I am one of the people living in the e-age. I can live without computers or mobile phones.
What about you? Can you live without computers or mobile phones?
Posted 6:15 pmThe writer read that article ________.
| A．on 4 June, Tuesday. | B．on 5 June, Friday. |
| C．on 6 June, Saturday. | D．on 7 June, Sunday. |
How often does the writer send e-mails?
| A．Sometimes. | B．Every day |
| C．Always. | D．Never |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The writer enjoys living in the e-age. |
| B．The writer always checks his e-mail. |
| C．Chatting online has become more and more popular. |
| D．The writer always calls his friends when he gets home. |
What does the writer disagree with the article?
| A．About chatting online. |
| B．Sending e-mails so often |
| C．Keeping an online diary. |
| D．Sending short messages. |
The passage is about ________.
| A．using computers | B．sending messages |
| C．living in the e-age | D．online diaries |
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