Why play games? Because they are fun， and a lot more besides. Following the rules， planning your next move， acting as a team member—these are all “game” ideas that you will have throughout your life.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child， such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly， they translate life into exciting dramas (戏剧)that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives， such as taking turns and teamwork.
Many children’s games have a practical(实用的) side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as adults. For example， some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones. It can be very helpful to exercise their hands and eyes， which is needed in hunting.
Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all， the Olympic Games， bring athletes （运动员）from around the world together to take part in the friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags， knowing that a gold medal is a win for a whole country， not just the athlete who has got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters（灾难) or war， an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports are also an event that brings people together. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it—some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne， a Californian soccer player， has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He set up an organization which can provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a hopeful future.
Next time， when you play your favorite game or sport， think about why you enjoy it， what skills are needed， and whether these skills will help you in your life.The underlined part “translate life into exciting dramas” in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can ________.
| A．describe life in an exciting way |
| B．turn real-life experiences into a play |
| C．change people’s views of sporting events |
| D．make learning life skills more interesting and exciting |
According to the passage， why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?
| A．It means a lot for a whole country |
| B．It proves how excellent the winners are |
| C．It helps the country out of natural disasters |
| D．It brings the winners satisfaction and money |
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
| A．The most famous games are the Olympic Games. |
| B．People around the world play soccer just for fun. |
| C．The game called bones can be helpful to the Arabian children. |
| D．Nicolette Iribarne gives poor children a chance for a better life. |
What is the passage mainly about?
| A．The popular games. |
| B．Games and real life. |
| C．The advantages of games. |
| D．Children’s games and the future. |
In America，when people say “man’s best friend”，they don’t mean another person. Instead，they are talking about a lovely animal—a dog! These words show the friendship(友谊)between people and animals. Dogs and other pets can give joy to people’s lives. Some people think of their pets as their children. Some people even leave all their money to their pets when they die!
Animals can help people，too. Dogs can be taught to be the “eyes” for a blind person(盲人)or “ears” for a deaf(耳聋)person. Scientists have found that pets help people live longer! They make people happier，too. Because of that，they bring animals into hospitals for “visits”.
Americans hold “Be Kind to Animals Week” in the first week of May. Pet shows are held during the week. Even if you don’t live in America，you，too，can do this. How? First think about how animals make your life richer. If you have a pet，take more time this week to play with it. Remember to give it delicious food.
If you don’t have a pet，be kind to animals around you. For example，if you see a street dog，just leave it alone，or make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to animals，try to speak up. As people，we must protect(保护)animals who can’t speak for themselves.“Some people even leave all their money to their pets when they die!” is used to prove(证明) that ________.
| A．pets have the right(权利)to inherit(继承)money |
| B．money can make pets happy |
| C．it’s the best way to spend money |
| D．some pets are as important to their owners as their children |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Dogs can help people in many ways. |
| B．Dogs Call help people live happier. |
| C．Dogs can help people make everything. |
| D．Dogs can make people’s lives richer. |
What is the main idea of the passage?
| A．A lot of people are interested in dogs. |
| B．Dogs can help people do many things. |
| C．Pets are lovely and need care and protection. |
| D．We have done a lot of things for pets. |
What do you see when you look at abstract (抽象) art? Does it make sense to you? Does it look like anything?
Abstract art became popular in the early 20th century. Artists did not want to paint, draw, or sculpt things like they looked. They didn’t want their art to be realistic (现实的). They were more interested in basic shapes（基础的造型） and colours.
Picasso is probably the most famous of these artists. He painted and drew in many, many styles. Sometimes he used a lot of blue colours (his “blue period”). Later, he used more red and pink colours (his “rose period”). Many of his other paintings are called “cubist (立体画派)” because they are made of painted squares.
After a long time, Picasso’s paintings became more and more abstract. He painted people and things using strange shapes. His work was so original, many his fellow artists didn’t understand it.
Kindinsky, another famous artist, used lines, shapes, and patterns to paint his subjects. His paintings also used strong colours to express feelings.
Other artists like the surrealists (超现实主义者), they were interested in the subconscious (潜意识). Painters like Breton and Magritte used many symbols (象征) in their work. The meaning or subject of their work wasn’t always clear. Dai, another artist, painted pictures that looked like dreams.
There are still many abstract artists around the world. It's often hard to say what their art is about. That’s the way many artists like better. They want each person to look at art and find their own meaning in it.
Which would be most like abstract art?
| A．a painting of a horse |
| B．a sculpture(雕塑) of a car |
| C．a drawing of two people in a coffee house. |
| D．A red and blue painting, with no clear subject. |
What happened to Picasso’s work after a long time?
| A．It became more abstract. |
| B．It became less original. |
| C．He went from using red colours to using blue colours |
| D．He only painted with coloured squares |
Who is probably the most famous abstract artist?
| A．Breton | B．Dali. | C．Picasso | D．Magritte |
Which of the following is Not true?
| A．Picasso painted in many different styles. |
| B．Dali was interested in dreams. |
| C．Abstract artists feel each work of art only has one meaning |
| D．Magritte’s art was full of symbols. |
An interesting experiment (实验) is being done at the Children’s Hospital I in London. Animals, such as dogs, cats, and even horses help sick children to get better.
There are many reasons why this treatment (治疗) is important. Dr. Marcus Finch of the Children’s Hospital said, “Children and teenagers have many changes as they are growing up. When they have problems, it is not easy for them to open up any talk. However, when they are with a pet animal, they calm down, relax, and smile. Animals do not speak and so they do not criticize (评论). They listen and they do not stop the children. Children can talk to animals because they can trust them. Animals know how to keep a secret! Also, the children feel needed because they help to feed the animals and look after them.”
At the Children’s Hospital, you can find children playing with cats, dogs, goats, and riding horses. The doctors just watch and take notes and wonder at the power of pets!
______ help sick children to feel better.
| A．Doctors | B．Animals | C．parents | D．Nurses |
Pet animals are good with children at the Children’s Hospital because _______.
| A．they look after the children |
| B．they make doctors relax |
| C．they are good listeners |
| D．they are easy to feel |
The best little for the passage is _______.
| A．The Children’s Hospital |
| B．better than Doctors |
| C．An Interesting Story |
| D．Fun with Animals |
Summer holidays are coming. Here are two posters for members of English Club in the schoolyard:
| Science and Technology Museum Opening hours: Sunday—Wednesday 10:00 am—5:30 pm Charge: $5 What’s on Ancient Technology—the ground floor Modern Technology—the first floor Space—the second floor The Silk Road: trade and travel—the second floor Please note The museum is closed for 3 days during the Spring Festival every year. Contact us Information desk:73238299 Email: stm99@163.com |
To all climbers! Place: Castle Peak Indoor Climbing Centre Date: 8:30 am, July, 15 Dos: Sign in when you come to the centre. Climb with a partner. Wear a hard hat at all times. Wear the correct climbing shoes. Don’ts: Don’t eat or drink anywhere except(除了) in the café. Don’t listen to personal music players while climbing. Don’t light fires. Tips: Use a locker to store your things. Wear comfortable clothing. Wearing jewelry(珠宝) can cause accidents. Talking on a mobile phone while climbing can be dangerous. |
If you want to visit the Museum on weekend, which of the following is the best time?
| A．10:00 am, Saturday | B．2:30 pm, Saturday |
| C．2:00 pm, Sunday | D．8:30 am, Sunday |
While climbing, it’s better to __________.
| A．talk on a mobile phone |
| B．stay alone all the time |
| C．listen to personal music players |
| D．wear the correct climbing shoes |
Which of the following is right for the climbers?
| A．To keep the things in a locker. |
| B．To wear jewelry while climbing. |
| C．To eat something wherever they go. |
| D．To wear a soft hat at all times. |
Wang Hua is a Chinese boy. He is twelve. He is in Class Two，Grade One. This is his dog. I don't know its name. I think it is three. That is his schoolbag. You can see a pencil box，an English textbook(课本)，two Chinese textbooks，some exercise books and an English Chinese dictionary in it. His good friend is Peter. Peter is an English boy. He is twelve，too.
根据短文内容，判断下列句子正(T)误(F)。
Wang Hua is a Chinese boy.( )
He is in Class One，Grade Two. ( )
I know his dog is Mimi. ( )
You can't see a ball in his schoolbag. ( )
Peter is Chinese，too. ( )
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