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There are some differences between British English and American English. In grammar, for example, speakers of British English say “in hospital” and “Have you a pen?”. Americans say “in the hospital” and “Do you have a pen?”. Pronunciation is sometimes different. For example, when a learner speaks British pronunciation[da:ns] (dance), he may not understand the American pronunciation[dæns]. There are differences between British English and American English in spelling. For example, “travelled” and “honour” are British spelling, “traveled” and “honor” are American spelling. However, in most situations(情况), British English and American English are not different languages.
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Water, it’s a problem for the whole world. A bottle (瓶) of water may not seem like much to us, 1 it can help the people who live in drought-hit (遭受旱灾的) areas in China.
In the past few months, many places in southwest China have 2 a serious drought. There has been very little 3 since last autumn. More than 20 million people are 4 trouble finding safe drinking water.
After learning about the drought, many people around the country helped by 5 away water, money and other resources (资源) to the people there.
Last week, the Young Pioneers and the Communist Youth League in China called on (号召) each student to give one bottle of water to the drought-hit area. In Xi’an, 900 students bought over 100 bottles of water 6 their pocket money. They also wrote their 7 on the bottles. “I hope you get more rain there. I hope you are happy.”
A bottle of water isn’t much, but thousands of bottles will be very 8 . The serious drought has also made students 9 the importance of saving water. One student said, “I have decided to take a shower twice a week 10 every day to save water.”
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Kitesurfing as a water sport began in the 1980s, but didn't get popular until the end of last century. It is also known as kiteboarding, and in some European countries as flysurfing. Kitesurfing works through wind power(动力) by using a large kite to pull a rider on the water at high speed.
At first, kitesurfing was a difficult and dangerous sport. Now it is becoming easier and safer because of the safer kite design. For an able and strong person, kitesurfing can be a very fun, extremely exciting sport, just like skating on the water with a feeling of flying. It has become more and more popular.
Compared with other water sports, kitesurfing is easier to learn. A beginner can understand how to operate the kite with 5--10 hours of training. And anybody aged from 13 to 65 can learn. It is not expensive to get the equipment for kitesurfing, which costs $1,000 to 82,500. Training lessons range from $200 to $500 for two or three hours. With the development of its equipment progress, kitesurfing is becoming even safer. After some training, you can enjoy its excitement and challenging feeling.
With the rising popularity of kitesurfing, most major seaside cities have kitesurfing clubs. In China, Xiamen is the only place that has the kitesurfing club, which provides professional kitesurfing training and equipments.Kitesurfing has a history of about________years.
| A．30 | B．50 | C．100 | D．130 |
________is mentioned in the passage as the power of kitesurfing.
| A．Water | B．Wind | C．The sun | D．The kite |
The underlined word“range”in the passage means “________”in Chinese.
| A．在……范围 | B．按……顺序排列 |
| C．向……方向延伸 | D．根据……归类 |
The most important reason for the popularity of kitesurfing is that _______.
| A．its price is getting lower and lower |
| B．more and more people are enjoying its excitement |
| C．its equipment progress makes it easier and safer |
| D．all people can learn and take part in it |
The main idea of this passage is about _______.
| A．the way of operating kitesurfing | B．the progress of kitesurfing equipment |
| C．the history of kitesurfing in China | D．the development of kitesurfing |
What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red? If you do, you must be an optimist(乐观者), a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded and determined. You wish to succeed and want other people to see you are successful. At least this is what psychologists(心理学家)tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of colour preference, and the influence that colours have on human beings. They tell us that we don’t choose our favourite colours as we grow up. If you happen to love brown, you did so as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.
A yellow room makes us feel more cheerful and more comfortable than a dark green one, and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing. Light and bright colours make people not only happier but more active. It is a fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines and painted orange rather than black or dark grey.
Remember, then, that if you feel low, you can always brighten your day or your life with a new shirt or a few colourful things. Remember also that you will know your friends and your enemies better when you find out what colours they like and dislike. And don’t forget that anyone can guess a lot about your character when you choose a piece of handkerchief(手帕).The author believes in the passage that________.
| A．anyone can choose his color preference in his life |
| B．no one can choose his color preference in his life |
| C．anyone is born with his color preference |
| D．no one is born with his color preference |
According to the passage, ________.
| A．if you enjoy life, you must like yellow, orange and red |
| B．when you are quiet, you must prefer grays and blues |
| C．if you love green, you usually do what you have decided |
| D．if you love pink, you often go to flower shops |
Psychologists study the meaning of color preference because________.
| A．colors may affect the emotional states of the people |
| B．colors may decide the results of our work and study |
| C．color preference can tell you who your friends are |
| D．color preference can help you to see through your enemies |
Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．It is no proper to wear a red dress in summer. |
| B．We feel happier and more active if we see light and bright colors. |
| C．All the machines in a factory are painted orange. |
| D．No machines in a factory are painted black. |
The main idea of this passage is ________.
| A．color preference has something to do with one’s character |
| B．colors have effects on human psychological states |
| C．you will know your friends or your enemies by knowing the colors they like |
| D．all of the above. |
In many parts of the world, people live to a healthy old age. What is the secret of their long lives？
Three things are very important: fresh air, fresh food and a simple way of life. People who live in Himalayas（喜玛拉雅山） are famous for their long and healthy lives. They work near their homes in the clean mountains. They don’t have buses, cars or trains. They don’t sit all day in busy offices. They take more exercise and eat less food than people in the cities. They eat vegetables grown by themselves. They drink milk taken from their own cows. For years, the Hunzas of the Himalayas don’t need doctors, for there is not much illness. They are happy and healthy people.Which is NOT the life of the people living in Himalayas？
| A．They work hard in the fields. |
| B．They eat vegetables grown by themselves. |
| C．They take more exercise and eat more food than people in the cities. |
| D．They drink milk taken from their own cows. |
Which one is NOT true about the people living in Himalayas？
| A．They live a simple life in the mountains. |
| B．They grow vegetables and milk cows themselves. |
| C．When they are ill, they don’t go to see doctors. |
| D．They don’t sit all day in busy offices. |
Which is NOT the secret of long life？
| A．Fresh air. | B．Fresh food. |
| C．A simple way of life. | D．A simple way of eating. |
What are the Hunzas famous for？
| A．Vegetables. | B．Milk. |
| C．Food. | D．Their long and healthy lives. |
They do not need doctors, for ________ .
| A．the doctors are not good | B．there is not much illness |
| C．there is no illness | D．they are happy |
During the day we work and play, and at night we sleep. Our body rests while we sleep .In the morning we are ready to work and play again. Our body grows most while we are asleep. Children who are tired usually need sleep. We can get better at our lessons after we have had plenty of rest. Boys and girls who are eight or nine years old need ten hours of sleep every night.Our body needs plenty of air when we sleep. If we do not get enough fresh air, we will feel tired when we wake up. While in bed we must not cover our head.Our lungs need to get enough fresh air. If we open our windows at night, we can have plenty of fresh air.Cool air is better than warm air.Boys and girls who want to be strong must get enough and plenty of sleep.Our body grows most while we are.
| A．eating | B．playing | C．sleeping | D．exercising |
Too little sleep makes us
| A．tired | B．hungry | C．happy | D．grow |
.What may cause us to feel tired in the morning?
| A．Too much air | B．Not enough fresh air |
| C．Too much cold air | D．Too much sleep |
How many hours of sleep should nine-year-old children have ?
| A．Eight hours | B．Nine hours | C．Ten hours | D．Eleven hours |
What does the lung need most ?
| A．Fresh air | B．Covering | C．Warm air | D．Exercise |
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