Welcome to the National Museum of Mathematics(MoMath)．it is in New York City．It is
America’s first math museum．It’s also a fun place for both children and their parents．
Open the door ,you will open a new world of numbers，shapes(形状)and colours，and you will
find math is interesting．You can take part in many games and activities．They help you better
understand math．“ We want to give people fun ways to learn math，”MoMath founder(创始人)Glen Whitney said．“Here you can try riding a tricycle(三轮车)with square wheels(轮子)．You can hop(跳跃)from one point to another and join lines to get pictures．”
The museum is at 11 East 26th Street in Manhattan and is open from 1 0：00 a．m．to 5：00 P．m．，seven days a week，364 days a year(It is closed on Thanksgiving Day)．MoMath closes early on the first Wednesday of every month，at 2：30 p．m．The ticket prices are$1 5 per(每)adult and$9 per child，student，or the old people．
MoMath also has a traveling museum-Math Midway．It runs around the country to schools
and community centres ．So you still can enjoy the fun of math even you live far from New York
City．What is the passage about?
| A．A math museum． | B．A science museum． |
| C．A history museum． | D．A space museum． |
One can’t in the museum．
| A．1earn colours | B．play games |
| C．ride a tricycle | D．take exercise |
When does the museum close on the first Wednesday in January?
| A．At 1 0：00 a．m． | B．At 2：30 p．m． |
| C．At 5：00 p．m． | D．At 1 0：00 p．m． |
How much is the ticket for a student?
| A．$l 5． | B．$1 0． | C．$9． | D．Free． |
Which of the following is NOT true about Math Midway?
A．It goes into different schools．
B．it runs around the USA．
C．It is a traveling museum．
D．It is in Manhattan．
Scott was not happy. He had no money left to buy the new toy train he wanted. Suddenly,he had an idea! "I’ll ask my brother Alan if I can borrow some money. He always has money to lend people. "
Scott found Alan in his room. "Alan,may I borrow $20 from you to buy myself a new train?"
Alan replied,"I just spent all of my money on Mom’s birthday present. I have no money left. You are barking up the wrong tree. "
Scott was very disappointed. He decided to get a job. He went to many stores, but no one had a job for him. He walked and walked from store to store.
Finally,he got a job selling ice cream and he was very happy. "My feet are tired for walking all day,but I can get enough money for a toy train. "
Why did Scott need to borrow money?
A. Because he needed to get a job.
B. Because he wanted to buy a new toy train.
C. Because he wanted to buy a present for his mother.
The underlined( 划线) phrase "barking up the wrong tree" means______.
A. acting like a dog B. asking the wrong person
C. asking the right person
According to the story, Scott might work in_______.
A. a dessert house B. a book store C. a clothing store
What do you think of Alan?
A. He was unfriendly. B. He was clever. C. He was kind.
What can we know from the story?
A. Scott could get a new train.
B. Scott didn't like his brother.
C. Scott's family was very poor.
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| Meat dishes mutton ¥60 Beijing duck ¥35 beef with potatoes ¥20 rabbit ¥18 fried chicken ¥30 fried fish ¥25 |
Other foods tofu ¥4 cabbage ¥10 eggs and tomatoes ¥ 12 vegetable salad ¥7 egg and tomato soup ¥5 rice ¥ 1/bowl dumplings ¥5/plate noodles ¥5/bowl pie ¥8/plate |
| Drinks cola ¥9/bottle green tea ¥ 10/cup coffee ¥30/cup milk ¥3/bottle yogurt ¥3/bag orange juice ¥ 12/glass |
What food is the cheapest?
A. Noodles. B. Potatoes. C. Rice.
What drink is the most expensive?
A. Milk. B. Coffee. C. Orange juice.
How many kinds of drinks are there?
A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight.
How much will you spend if you want a plate of dumplings and Beijing duck?
A. ¥35. B. ¥40. C. ¥57.
Which of the following will cost you ¥42?
A. Beef with potatoes,a bowl of rice,eggs and tomatoes.
B. Mutton,milk, cabbage and a bottle of milk.
C. Fried chicken, vegetable salad and a bowl of noodles.
“You know, these cups brings to my mind a story I heard,” Mary said to her students.
She poured some tea. There were four of them and there were four completely different cups on the tables.
“I heard there was a teacher who took all his students for tea. His students were surprised that all the cups on the table were different. They all took a cup and started drinking their tea, each looking at the cups of others. The teacher said, “Did you notice your behavior? You are all looking at each other’s tea cup and some of you even envy(羡慕)the finer cups of others.”
“I put the different cups here on purpose. I want to say life is like this tea. You all have the same thing in your cups——tea. And yet you cannot truly enjoy it in your envy of another’s cup. You forget to enjoy your own life when you envy someone else’s life. We all have the same thing——life. We should care more about the tastes of your own life. So now, taste your own tea. Does it matter from which cup it came from?” Mary finished telling her story and her students all sat in silence for a while, enjoying their tea. And it really did not matter a bit from which teacup they drank. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
| A．All of the students had the same kind of cups. |
| B．One of the cups is different from others. |
| C．All of the cups were filled with the same tea. |
| D．There was different tea in different cups. |
What should we learn from the story?
| A．Envy others and make progress. | B．All the lives are the same. |
| C．Work hard and catch up with others. | D．Try to enjoy your own life. |
Which is the best title for the story?
| A．More than tea in a cup | B．The same cups, the same tea |
| C．The taste of the tea | D．Different cups, different tea |
Do you play a musical instrument? If so, you may be getting smarter. A recent study shows that taking music lessons can raise a person’s IQ.
Scientists studied 132 children in Canadian schools. At the beginning of the school year, these children took an IQ test. Then they were divided into four groups. One group took singing lessons. Another group took weekly piano lessons. The third group took classes in drams(戏剧). And the last group did no special activities at all.
At the end of the school year, the 132 children took an IQ test again. In all four groups, the average score went up. However, the piano players’IQs went up 7.0 points on average. The average increase for the other three groups was only 4.3 points.
The researchers say that the difference is small and it may not result in better grades for the piano players. However, they still consider the results important. Learning an instrument helps kids becomes better at concentrating and at memorizing things. Therefore, the researchers say, it may be good for brain development in young people.
If you have a chance to learn to play a musical instrument, never miss it. Remember it can make you smarter. Which of the following is NOT true of the study?
| A．It was done in Canada. |
| B．It was done by some musicians. |
| C．It included four groups of children. |
| D．It took one school year to complete. |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Average IQ scores increased in all the groups. |
| B．Only the piano players’ IQs increased. |
| C．The average increase for all four groups was 4.3 points. |
| D．Most of the children’s IQs did not go up. |
The underlined word “they” in the passage refers to ______.
| A． better grades | B．piano players | C．researchers | D．instruments |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．It’s good for us to listen to music. |
| B．Everyone should learn to play the piano. |
| C．Take an IQ test before you learn instruments. |
| D．Learning instruments may make kids smarter. |
Having a part-time job is an important part of growing up for American teenagers. It can teach them important skills that will be useful for the rest of their lives. And many teenagers find that making their own money gives them a sense of pride and freedom.
American teenagers are allowed to do part-time jobs at the age of 14. During the school year, teenagers may go to work a few times a week after school, and work for longer at weekends.
In summer, top part-time jobs for teenagers include at camps, swimming pools and amusement parks. These jobs are great for those who want to be active and have fun while making money.
Some of the most stressful jobs include teaching, nursing, and police work. These skills help to prepare teenagers for their later lives. When they grow up, the students with work experience are more likely to succeed than those without work experience.
A favorite job for many teenagers is babysitting, and they can start before the age of 14 if their parents agree. As long as they stay in the house and make sure the kids are okay, babysitters can do their homework, watch TV, or talk on the phone with friends. After the kids go to bed and before the parents come home, babysitters have lots of freedom.
It can be stressful to balance school, homework, and a part-time job. However, many American teenagers value their work experience and the skills they get from the job.Why do American teenagers like to have a part-time job？
| A．Because they don’t want to be stressed out. |
| B．Because they can learn skills and get money. |
| C．Because they can get a good job in the future. |
| D．Because they can do anything they like. |
Which kind of part-time job is less stressful for American teenagers?
| A．Working at police. | B．Nursing |
| C．Working at camps. | D．Teaching. |
Which kind of part-time job can a 13-year-old girl do in America?
| A．Working at parks. | B．Working at a swimming pool. |
| C．Looking after babies. | D．Doing the dishes in a restaurant. |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “value”?
| A．喜欢 | B．追求 | C．向往 | D．珍视 |
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