We have two new students in our class. They are Cindy and Kate. They look the same. But they aren’t twins.
Cindy is American. She is thirteen. Her father and mother are both teachers. She likes green and blue. She is often in blue pants. She often plays the guitar after school. She is good at math and English. She says math is her favorite because it is interesting.
Kate is English. She is twelve. Her parents are not teachers. Her father is a doctor and her mother is a worker. Kate likes yellow and orange. She can’t play the guitar. But she plays volleyball very well. Her favorite subject is Chinese. She say she wants to learn about Chinese history. Kate likes documentaries very much.Cindy is __________________________.
| A．12 years old | B．American |
| C．English | D．Kate’s sister |
Kate is ____________________________.
| A．12 years old | B．an American |
| C．an English | D．Cindy’s sister |
Cindy ________________________________.
| A．likes yellow and orange | B．likes Chinese very much |
| C．can play volleyball well | D．likes blue pants very much |
Kate’s favorite _________________ are documentaries.
| A．sports | B．subjects | C．colors | D．movies |
If you are ill (生病), you can go to see ______________.
| A．Cindy’s father | B．Cindy’s mother |
| C．Kate’s father | D．Kate’s mother |
Like most teenagers in the world, Joso Montanaro a teen artist in Brazil, likes reading and drawing cartoons. But he is special—his drawings get published(出版).
Montanaro is now drawing cartoons for Folha. Folha is Brazil’s largest newspaper and is known for its cartoons. Montanaro has already been working at Folha for two years. Each week he draws two, there or four cartoons and sends them to the paper. From those editors choose one for the next day’s page.
Montanaro draws about the news of the day. Recently he worked on The Wave—a drawing of the tsunami(海啸) that hit Japan. Montanaro also likes to draw cartoons about the fun
ny things that happen in Brazilian politics(政治).
“I like doing political drawings because you can joke about somebody bigger than you.” Montanaro says.
Folha’s art director ,Mario Kanno, says editors saw something new and different in Montanaro’s work.“We brought him in with this idea to show that, yes, young people also read newspapers and can show their ideas on politics,”Kanno says.
Montanaro’s love for cartoons began when be was only 7 or 8 year old. His dad bought him comics. Montanaro says these books gave him the ideas that got him drawing.“I think those great works have really helped me,”he says.“They remind me that I should draw something in my book every day.”What is Montanaro doing for Folha now?
| A．He is publishing story books. | B．He is drawing cartoons. |
| C．He is sending newspapers. | D．He is writing articles. |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Folha is famous for its cartoons. |
| B．Folha is the largest newspaper in Brazil. |
| C．Montanaro draws one cartoon for Folha every week. |
| D．Montanaro began to work for Folha two years ago. |
Why does Montanaro like drawing political cartoons?
| A．Because he can show his ideas on politics. |
| B．Because he is very interested in political jobs. |
| C．Because he thinks it’s easier to draw political cartoons. |
| D．Because he can make fun of some important people. |
What made Montanaro draw and helped him a lot in his drawings?
| A．The comics his dad bought him. | B．His interest in cartoon films. |
| C．The fun of drawing cartoons. | D．His dad’s ideas about cartoons. |
What’s the best title for this passage?
| A．Folha’s art director. | B．Brazil’s largest newspaper. |
| C．Teen artist in Brazil. | D．Montanaro’s great father. |
Reading is very important. World Book Day falls on April 23 every year. It encourages people, especially teenagers, to discover the pleasure of reading. It is also the day to honor (尊敬) great writers.
Many countries celebrate (庆祝) World Book Day. On that day, millions of school children can buy books at a much lower price than usual in any bookstore in England. It has been done every year since 1998. World Book Day is also celebrated in China. Wen Jiabao, Premier of China, is an avid reader. He does lots of reading every day though he is very busy. On World Book Day 2009, he called on (号召) people to do more reading. Wen suggested that young people should spend more time reading. “Books can not change the world, but people can change the world by changing themselves through reading,” he said.
Reading helps us become more knowledgeable and smarter. Reading helps us to follow the latest developments of science and technology (技术). Reading gives us information about other cultures and places in the world. Reading is also one of the most important ways to learn a foreign language like English. We all know that it is difficult to learn everything in the classroom, for example, the ways English people are living and working today can be learnt by reading.
Books, magazines, newspapers and other kinds of reading materials can help us to know more about the outside world. Therefore, it is necessary for us to spend time reading every day.When is World Book Day?
| A．August 8 every year. | B．March 12 every year. |
| C．April 23 every year. | D．June 6 every year. |
An avid reader is a person who __________.
| A．loves reading | B．never reads | C．does some reading | D．hates reading |
World Book Day was set up in order to encourage people to __________.
| A．learn foreign languages | B．do more reading |
| C．buy more books | D．know more about science |
According to the passage, reading can help people in many ways EXCEPT _____.
| A．learning English better | B．knowing more about cultures |
| C．improving your health | D．knowing more about the outside world |
What’s the best title for the article?
| A．World Book Day in England. |
| B．Suggestions on Reading. |
| C．World Book Day in China. |
| D．World Book Day and the Advantages of Reading. |
How to Become Fit?
Healthy eating habit along with regular exercise is the only way to become fit. If you have the correct number of calories and exercise regularly, you will lose weight, keep fit, and feel great, too.
During your teenage years, it is important to give your body the energy it needs. If you skip (跳过) meals, you won’t get enough calories, and then you will feel tired. By the way, calorie is just another word for energy. About 50% of your calories should come from rice, bread, vegetables and fruit. You also need to drink a lot of water, 6 to 8 glasses a day. Water helps keep your system clean. Drinking enough water will make your skin better and make you healthy.
Exercise is something that can help to make you look good, feel good and be healthy. Experts suggest that teenagers spend at least 30 minutes exercising, five times a week. That is easy to do! You can walk or ride your bike to school, and do sports at school. However, teenagers often give up sports, saying they have no time left after their studies. In fact, doing exercise can help them sleep better at night and increase their ability to focus on their study.
If you follow the suggestions above, you will look and feel much better and become fit. What’s the main idea of this passage?
| A．How to eat food. | B．How to exercise. |
| C．How to lose weight. | D．How to keep fit. |
The underlined word “calories” means ________ in this passage.
| A．营养 | B．能量 | C．强壮 | D．锻炼 |
Teenagers spend at least _______ minutes exercising a week according to this passage.
| A．150 | B．50 | C．30 | D．5 |
If you ________, you will become fit.
| A．exercise regularly |
| B．drink lots of water |
| C．eat rice, bread, vegetables and fruit |
| D．have a healthy eating habit along with regular exercise |
Why do teenagers give up sports in school according to this passage?
Because they _________.
| A．are lazy | B．feel great |
| C．are busy with their studies | D．don’t like sports |
What to Bring When Visiting Lijiang of Yunnan
Welcome to Lijiang. Lijiang is a nice place to visit. If you visit Lijiang, you’d better do as the following.
| Needs |
Reasons |
| 1. Hat and sunglasses |
The Lijiang’s sun can be quite shiny even during winter, so remember to bring a hat and sunglasses. |
| 2. Raincoat or umbrella |
It’s hard for us to know Lijiang’s weather, so it is necessary to bring an umbrella or a raincoat to Lijiang, even if it is sunny. |
| 3. Water |
A day in Lijiang you may be very thirsty, so make sure that you bring a bottle of water with you. |
| 4. Camera |
There will be lots of chances to take photos on your visit to Lijiang, so make sure to bring your camera. Don’t forget to bring more batteries so that you won’t miss anything! |
| 5. Watch |
There are many sights and gift shops in Lijiang. Bring a watch, so you can arrange (安排) your time. |
According to the passage, what things do you not have to bring when you visit Lijiang?
| A．A bottle of water. | B．A watch. | C．Batteries. | D．An mp4. |
What’s the weather like in Lijiang?
| A．It’s warm. | B．It’s hot. | C．It changes a lot. | D．It’s rainy. |
Why do you need to bring a watch when you visit Lijiang?
| A．Because you must go back home on time. |
| B．Because you can use your time better. |
| C．Because you will look cool with a watch. |
| D．Because you will feel free. |
Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．You don’t have to bring an umbrella or a raincoat to Lijiang when it is sunny. |
| B．You should bring more batteries so that you can take more interesting pictures. |
| C．You often wear sunglasses and a hat in Lijiang because the sun is too bright. |
| D．You should bring a bottle of water so that you won’t be thirsty. |
What kind of passage is it?
| A．A story. | B．An ad. | C．A diary. | D．A letter. |
The computers changed our lives in the 1980s, the Internet changed our lives in the 1990s, and the robots will change our lives in the new century.
Do you think there will be robots in people' s homes? It' s not a dream that every home will have a robot.
Now, robots are not only able to help people do the housework, they can also help the doctors do the difficult operations, play chess with people, play the piano and so on.
A new cooking robot is
used in Beijing. It can cook all the dishes on the menu, you only need to wait two to four 
minutes. In the future, the robot will be a nurse, a security(安全) guard, or a partner in your life.
Experts believe robots will be used everywhere from the industrial (工业的) robots to service robots. In the future, robots will become part of the family, and provide close service for people. We all look forward to the new robot age._____changed our lives in the 1990s.
| A．The robots | B．The computers | C．The TV sets | D．The Internet |
According to the passage, we know that a new cooking robot is being used in__.
| A．the future | B．Beijing | C．many countries | D．many families |
What can the robots do now?
A. They can help people do the housework.
B. They can help the doctors do the difficult operations.
C. They can play chess with peo
ple.
D. A, B and C.Which is the best title(标题) of the passage?
| A．The computers changed our lives | B．Robots can cook |
| C．Robots are coming | D．Robots will be doctors |
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