Space vegetables are grown from seeds (种子) that have been taken to space and brought back to the earth. The seeds are affected by the radiation (辐射) and low gravity in space. When they are brought back to the earth, these seeds produce vegetables that are bigger and healthier than normal vegetables. However, some people worry about eating space vegetables. They think that space vegetables might not be good for us and could make us get sick because of the radiation in space. However, people should not be frightened because space vegetables are very healthy.
Here are some facts that you should know about space vegetables.
Space vegetables are grown from seeds that are carefully chosen. When seeds are brought back from space, they are tested to make sure that they will be safe to eat.
Space vegetables are better for you than normal vegetables. For example, space tomatoes stay fresh for twenty days, which is one week longer than normal tomatoes.
After genetically modified (转基因) food appeared in the market, people worried that they were eating unknown things. For example, if nut genes (坚果基因) are put inside potatoes, people allergic (过敏的) to nuts might get sick from eating these potatoes because they do not know they are also eating nuts. Unlike genetically modified food, space vegetables have not been genetically changed. This means that no new genes are put into the vegetables. Therefore, there are no dangers of eating something unknown.
| A．more delicious | B．healthier and bigger |
| C．more dangerous | D．cheaper and healthier |
| A．is grown in space | B．has nothing unknown |
| C．has been genetically changed | D．has no new genes |
| A．seven | B．thirteen | C．twenty | D．twenty-seven |
| A．space vegetables are grown in space |
| B．everybody worries about eating space vegetables |
| C．space vegetables are safe and good for people to eat |
| D．space vegetables may bring illness to us because of the radiation in space |
Learners of English, especially self-taught learners may have troubles in understanding speeches by native speakers. The following ways might help improve their listening ability.
First of all, do things step by step. It is not good to listen something beyond your level. Better choose a suitable course and start the first book. Go on to the second book only after you are sure you understand the first one.
Secondly, stick to one course of study. Don’t change books often. Never let your attention be attracted by another course just because it seems to be more “fashionable.”
Thirdly, listen to the English news program over the radio from time to time. Better go through the news stories in the Chinese-language newspaper first. That will make it easy for you to understand the English news on the radio.
Fourthly, if you have time, listen to some interesting stories in some special English programs, such as V.O.A. or other listening materials of the same level as that of your textbook.“ Beyond your level”means something___________________________
| A．easy for you |
| B．too difficult for you |
| C．not too easy and not difficult for you |
| D．just all right for you |
The author advised that once you have taken up a course, you_______________.
| A．should stick to it |
| B．should begin with the last book |
| C．should take up other courses if they are more fashionable |
| D．shouldn’t do anything else |
In this passage, VOA stands for_________________.
| A．a book | B．a magazine |
| C．a textbook | D．a radio program |
What to do if you don't feel popular?
● Try to take part in activities. Call your friends. Plan to do something. The worst feeling is staying home alone, because it makes you feel even more lonely.
● Try to make new friends. Choose friends carefully, not just because you think they're popular. And remember, making good friends takes time. Choosing a popular person to be friends with is okay, if they are nice.
● Be yourself (保持独立). If you want to become friends with someone who's popular, don't make yourself into someone you are not just to impress that person.
● Be nice. Be friendly. Be outgoing (开朗的). But don't overdo it! Talk to trusted friends if you are feeling really bad. Or you might want to write it down in a journal (期刊) or diary.
● Do something special for yourself. You could take pictures of your friends, or collect their school pictures, and take a collage (拼贴画) to hang on your wall. This will remind (提醒) you, when you are feeling unpopular, that you really do have friends.
● Think up your own ideas. These suggestions might not work for everyone.
What to do if you have a problem with your teacher?
● Talk to your parents, or another adult who will listen to you and perhaps can help. Talk to your friends. Maybe they have had problems with the same teacher, too.
● Don't give the teacher a reason to have problems with you. Do your work, complete your task, attend the class seriously and take notes. Maybe you just need to give the teacher a chance (机会).
● Try to find out what the problem is.
● Talk to the teacher if you feel comfortable doing this. Don't be nasty (闹别扭的), but express your concerns (关心). Listen to the teacher, as well.
● Just accept the fact that you're not going to love all your teachers.What do we mean by saying "not feeling popular"?
| A．Not liked by our classmates or workmates. |
| B．Not doing what we want. |
| C．Not showing any interest in anything. |
| D．Not so happy. |
What does the underlined word "overdo" mean'?
| A．Do something too much or in an extreme way. |
| B．Try your best to do something. |
| C．Do something carefully |
| D．Work too hard. |
The writer_____
| A．believes that your friend will help you out if you take their pictures. |
| B．suggests that you discuss the reason of problem with your teacher when you feel uncomfortable. |
| C．wants you to know that students usually hates teachers. |
| D．is not too sure if his advice will certainly work on you. |
What's the best title of this passage?
| A．Why We Have Problems at School. |
| B．Always Be Yourself. |
| C．How to Handle(控制) Problems at School. |
| D．Don't Be Afraid of Problems With Others. |
Four ways to have a good school-life
Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you get the most from them, and make sure you do not waste this excellent chance to learn?
Be active at school
Don't say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school-life and your school subjects. Join lots of activities. ①( hands, quickly, your, class, in, up, put). Go around the school with a big smile. If you are not working, you are wasting your time at school. Teachers can not make everything enjoyable.
Keep fit
If you donot eat a good breakfast, you will be thinking about food in class. If you go to bed late and do not have enough sleep, you will be sleepy in class. ②Play enough sports every day in order to(为了) keep your body strong.
Face the problem
Do not say you will do things tomorrow. If you get behind the class, it is very difficult to get back in front. ③You can not finish the race if you rest all the time. Everyone fails some exams, loses some matches and has bad days. Don't let small problems seem very big and important. Don't forget to ask for help. You are young, no one thinks you must do everything quite well!
④ _________________________
Don't waste time lying in bed on Saturday or Sunday morning. Go and play a sport, get together with friends in the park to relax, learn the piano, or help someone with problems. If you don't want to go out, there are also a lot of things to do. You may read a book, practise English or
help Mother with housework.
Follow our advice, and have a happy school-life!
1. Having a good breakfast and having enough sleep can keep you ______________.
2.请把文中①处括号内的词组成一个句子。
___________________________________________________________________________ .
3.请把文中②处斜体部分改为含有“so that”的句子，使之与原句意思相同。
___________________________________________________________________________.
4.请把文中③处划线部分的句子译成汉语。
__________________________________________________________________________ 。
5.请在④处给出一个小标题，使之能概括出下面一段内容的大意。
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What’s the most important thing in your life? Have you thought about this question?
I began to think about it when I was just a little girl. I had a lot of friends and I loved playing with them. So I thought friendship was the most important thing in life. If I had no friends, I would be very sad.
When I got older, I thought the most important thing was music. I was crazy about music at that time. In my opinion, if I couldn’t sing or couldn’t listen to music, my life would be meaningless.
As time went by, I changed my mind again. When I was 12, I read a book that tells a beautiful story about the love between a mother and her child. I was happy to find that love was the most important thing. I thought love made my life beautiful.
Not long ago, I got a new answer to the question from another book. The writer said, “happiness is the destination for everyone.”
Soon I realized that, in fact, friendship, music, love and happiness are all very important to us. There are many important things that make our lives colourful and beautiful.
What’s the most important thing in life? I don’t have the answer yet. However, in fact, I don’t want to know. I just want to care about everything important in my life. And I believe I will be very happy if I can achieve that.
I hope everyone can find the important things in their lives, and cherish them!
| The most |
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| Things |
Reasons |
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| A little girl |
☆Because she had a lot of friends and she loved them. |
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| Older |
Music |
☆She was |
| At the of 12 |
Love |
☆Because she thought love made life |
| Not long ago |
☆Because a writer said that it’s the destination for everyone. |
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| After that |
Many |
☆Make our lives colourful and beautiful. |
| Now |
No answer |
☆Because she just wants to |
Confucius was born on September 28，551 BC．Chinese regard Confucius as the greatest thinker and also the greatest teacher．He had about 3，000 students．For more that 2，000 years，Confucius’s ideas have been around in people’s everyday life．Now they have gone far into east and south Asia．People can still hear them today．
Why are his ideas so popular? Because they help a 1ot in everyday life．Confucius said young people should take care of the old．People should give up thinking of themselves and work for others．As a great teacher，Confucius said all should go to school if they could．Confucius was born on_________． ’
| A．September 28，551 AD | B．September 28，551 BC |
| C．December 28，551 BC | D．December 28，551 AD |
Confucius’ideas have gone far into_________．
| A．east and south Asia | B．north and west Asia |
| C．east and south Africa | D．north and west Affica |
Confucius thought _________ ．
| A．young people needn’t take care of the old |
| B．people should think of themselves |
| C．people should work for others |
| D．all the people could go to school |
What do people think of Confucius?
| A．The greatest leader and teacher． |
| B．The greatest thinker and teacher． |
| C．The greatest leader and thinker． |
| D．The greatest doctor and teacher． |
What’s the passage mainly about?
| A．All should go to schoo1． |
| B．The old and the young． |
| C．Work for others． |
| D．Confucius and his ideas． |
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