Do you remember your dreams? Do people have the same dreams? Why do I dream?
There are many questions about dreams. We dream during the REM (快速眼动) stage of sleep. We have about five periods of REM sleep during the night. The first REM cycle (周期) lasts about 10 minutes. As the night goes on, the REM cycle gets longer. By early morning, the REM cycle can last up to 90 minutes. Usually, it is in this last REM cycle that we remember our dreams.
Dreams change as people age. People may have several dreams each night. Some are like films and usually in color. They come to us over and over again. That may be because the dreamer is worrying about something and trying to find the answer. Sometimes we wake up with a good feeling from a dream. But often we can’t remember the dreams clearly.
It is reported that too much dreaming is bad for our health. The more we sleep, the longer we dream. The mind is hard at work. That is why we may have a long sleep and still feel tired when we wake up.
Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that’s normal. Your body naturally slows down then. What should you do about it? Don’t drink coffee, take a nap, instead. There are many advantages of a daily nap. First of all, you can remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A 20-minute nap can reduce your pressure. Finally, a nap can make you cheerful.
But, there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First, take a nap at noon, about eight hours after you wake up. In general, a 20-minute nap is the best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking up, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during the nap. You don’t have to keep looking at the clock so that you don’t oversleep. Now, next time you feel sleepy after lunch, don’t get stressed. Put your head down, close your eyes and take a nap.
According to the article, which of the following is true?
| A．People always ask questions in their dreams. |
| B．People never dream in their last REM cycle. |
| C．The first REM cycle is the shortest of the five. |
| D．It’s impossible for people to remember their dreams. |
According to the article, why do people sometimes have the same dream again and again?
| A．Because they are worried about something. |
| B．Because they often watch interesting color films. |
| C．Because they want to remember the dream clearly. |
| D．Because other people ask them too many questions. |
The underlined word “nap” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “___________”.
| A．A long walk | B．a kind of drink |
| C．a short sleep | D．a deep sleep |
According to the article, which of the following is not an advantage of a daily nap?
| A．We can run much faster. |
| B．We can learn things more easily. |
| C．We can become happier. |
| D．We can remember things better. |
According to the article, which of the following is true?
| A．Dreaming is harmful to our health. |
| B．The longer we dream, the better we sleep. |
| C．We should fall into a deep sleep after lunch. |
| D．We’ll feel better after a 20-minute nap at noon. |
Many people like to travel by plane ,but I don't like it because an airport is usually far from the city. You have to get there early and wait for hours for the plane to take off and it is often late. You can't open the windows. You can't choose the food. Planes are fast, but they still take hours to go out of the airport and into the city.
I like traveling by train. I think trains are safe. Railway station are usually in cities. When you are late for a train, you can catch another one. You can walk around in the train and open the windows. You can see many interesting things on your way. I know it takes a little more time. I also like cars. You can start your journey when you want to, and you don't need to get to a railway station or a bus stop. Also you can carry many things with you in a car. But sometimes there are too many cars on the road.Why do many people like to travel by plane?
| A．Because it is fast. |
| B．Because it is safe. |
| C．Because you can walk around in the plane. |
| D．Because it is cheap. |
Which is not the good thing about the train?
| A．It is safe. |
| B．It takes a little more time. |
| C．You can open the windows. |
| D．You can walk around in the train. |
You want to take a lot of things with you ,what do you take to go out?
| A．A bus. | B．A car. | C．A train. | D．A bike. |
What is the bad thing about the car?
| A．You needn't go to a station. |
| B．You can start your journey when you want to. |
| C．There are too many cars on the road. |
| D．You needn't go to a bus station. |
What does the writer think of the plane, the train and the car?
| A．He thinks it takes a lot of time to go to and get out of the airport. |
| B．He likes to take a train because it takes a little more time. |
| C．He likes to take a car because he has a car. |
| D．He likes to take a plane because it's fast. |
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It is not easy for people to sail (航海) around the world in quite small boats. Sometimes the weather gets bad. Accidents can happen easily and quickly.
One family once had an accident. A big fish swam under their boat and bit(咬) holes in it. Sea water came in and the boat soon went down. Luckily these people had another small boat——a lifeboat, so they all got into the lifeboat. They lived in the boat for many days. They ate and slept, and always hoped. At last people in a ship saved them.
How do people live in a very small lifeboat for a long time? They must be strong in every way. They must have a hope, and they must have a strong desire（愿望）to live. People cannot drink seawater. If they drink a lot of sea water, they will quickly die. They must catch rainwater and drink it. They must also catch fish and birds for food. Lifeboats do not often carry cookers. So people cannot cook their food in the lifeboats. Raw (生的) fish and birds are not very nice but they are their only food. They must eat raw food, or they will die.How can accidents at sea happen?
________________________________________________________________.What bit holes in the boat?
________________________________________________________________.What can people catch for food and drink at sea in a lifeboat?
________________________________________________________________.If people in a lifeboat don’t eat raw food, what will happen to them?
________________________________________________________________.What do you think makes people live in a very small lifeboat for a long time?
________________________________________________________________.
Did you see snow in your home town last winter? Did you feel it was warmer than before? “There have been 28 warm winters in China since 1986,” said scientists. They also said that in the past 100 years, as the global(全球的) temperatures went up by 0.74 oC, the temperature in North China has gone up by 1.4 oC in only 50 years.
China needs to take quick action to cut carbon dioxide emission(排放), because it’s the main reason for global warming. We plan to cut energy use by 20% and pollution emission by 10% in the 11th Five-Year Plan.
Can you slow global warming? Sure! You and your family can take steps to cut the amount of carbon dioxide that is sent out into the air.
Here are some pieces of advice to help you save the earth.
Wear used clothes. Wearing your brother’s, sister’s or dad’s old T-shirts means you save the energy.
Ride on the bus. Taking a bus saves a lot of oil every year.
Open the window. Don’t use the air conditioner(空调), and let some fresh air in. When you have to use it, set the temperature higher in summer and lower in winter to save energy.
Make small changes in your daily life. Don’t use paper cups, bags and boxes.
It’s time for all of us to do something to save the earth.The main reason for global warming is ________.
| A．the oil |
| B．carbon dioxide emission |
| C．paper cups, bags and boxes |
| D．televisions and computers |
The word “energy” in the second paragraph means“ ”.
| A．活力 | B．干劲 | C．精力 | D．能源 |
How much pollution emission do we plan to cut in the 11th Five-Year Plan?
| A．10% | B．20% | C．30% | D．40% |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Using air conditioners may be a waste of energy. |
| B．It’s funny to wear your dad’s old T-shirts. |
| C．Taking a bus wastes a lot of oil every year. |
| D．Using paper bags saves energy a lot. |
The passage is mainly about the ways to ________.
| A．slow down global warming | B．make energy |
| C．change our daily life | D．change the world weather |
Peter wondered why he didn’t have many friends. The reason was he was always taking, never giving.
One day Peter told Bill, “I’d like to give a party on Saturday, I’d like you to come and bring Martha, too.” “Thanks, Peter. We’d be happy to come.” “Perhaps you’d like to bring your violin. You and Martha sing well together. I’m sure everyone will want you to sing for us.” That was how Peter began to plan his party. Next he asked another friend, Betty, to bring a cake. “You make the best cake in the world, Betty, and I like to eat your cake better than have one from the bakery.” Peter invited a few other friends to come to his party. He didn’t forget to ask something from each one of them. He even asked Jim and Mary Jackson to let him give the party at their house! They agreed.
The party was a big success. However, as the guests were leaving, they said “Thank you ” to Bill and Martha for the music, Betty for the cake, the Jacksons for the use of the house and to others for their hard work. To Peter they just said, “ Thanks for the invitation.” Peter asked Bill and Martha to bring ________.
| A．a violin | B．some toys |
| C．a cake | D．some juice |
The party was held ________ .
| A．at Peter’s house | B．in a large hall |
| C．at Peter’s friend’s house | D．in a secret place |
________ liked Peter.
| A．Many of his friends | B．Few people |
| C．Everyone | D．All his friends |
From the story, we can see Peter was ________ .
| A．a warm-hearted man | B．good at making friends |
| C．a selfish(自私的) man | D．a welcomed friend |
.What can we learn from the passage?
| A．We should be a person like Peter |
| B．Giving a party is fun. |
| C．To give is better than to get. |
| D．Making friends is difficult. |
Do your parents often say “act like a lady” or “be a gentleman” to you? But in the eyes of today’s teenagers（青少年）, what should a lady or a gentleman be like? Let’s take a look.
What is a gentleman? The girls have their ideas:
Zhu Xinyu of Suzhou: A gentleman doesn’t always get angry（生气的）. He wants others to be well and happy. He is always ready to help. There is a boy in my class and I think he is a gentleman. If I don’t do well in the English exam, he will say, “You will do better next time.” That makes me feel happy.
Lu Xiuqin of Shenzhen: A gentleman always says, “Ladies first” When students clean up the classroom, he does the heavy work. He lets girls go into rooms first. There are no gentlemen in my class. When there is something to eat, the boys in my class always get them before girls!
What is a lady？ Boys tell us what they think a lady is:
Tang Caifeng of Dalian: A lady is quiet and kind, but she’s not shy(害羞) and she can talk about her ideas in front of others. To me, Han Xue, a film star, is a lady. She is pretty and kind. She does a lot for others.
Wang Chunchao of Tianjin: A lady is not just beautiful but clever. She never says bad words. She is quiet and kind to others. I don’t think there is a lady in my class. Most of the girls are “wild beauties”, I think. A gentleman doesn’t ________.
| A．think about others | B．always say “ladies first” |
| C．do the heavy work | D．get angry easily |
Why does Tang Caifeng think Han Xue is a lady?
| A．Because she is quiet. |
| B．Because she likes expressing (表现) herself |
| C．Because she is pretty and kind. |
| D．Because she is very shy. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
| A．Wang Chunchao thinks pretty-looking is enough for a lady. |
| B．Zhu Xinyu thinks there is a gentleman in her class. |
| C．Lu Xiuqin thinks there is a gentleman in her class. |
| D．Tang Caifeng thinks a lady can’t talk about her ideas in front of others. |
What does the underlined words “wild beauties” mean(意思是…) in this passage?
| A．Beautiful and kind girls. |
| B．Pretty but rude (粗鲁的) girls. |
| C．Gentle（温柔的）and shy girls. |
| D．Clever girls. |
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