Robert had just moved into the street and he felt strange that he was not wanted. He knew that perhaps the other boys were trying to get an idea of what kind of boy he was. This did not help to make him less lonely. He was new and he had to be tested. Still, proving himself would not be all that easy. He did not want to run with bad boys or get into something against the law to prove that he was strong. No! He must show what he was made of in a more helpful way. That was when he got the idea. The next day was Saturday. He knew that most of the boys would be down on the playground and choose upsides for the Saturday game. Robert knew he could play well and what just might be enough to prove he was strong—and to make friends with them.
He arrived early and did his step exercises. He shot (投掷) the ball some times and did some other exercises—the most difficult and most wonderful in basketball. Then the boys came. Robert went through what he had done before the game and showed what he could do.
No one said a word. The boys just looked at each other, and thought about it. In the end, when it was all over, the biggest of the group just smiled and shook his head. Robert knew he had made it.What does “This did not help to make him less lonely” mean?
| A．Robert felt more lonely because the other boys wanted to test him. |
| B．Robert did not feel lonely in fact. |
| C．Robert felt as lonely as before when the other boys tried to find out what kind of boy he was. |
| D．The other boys did not want to make Robert feel less lonely. |
When did Robert decide to prove himself by playing basketball?
| A．After he had thought about the two wrong ways. |
| B．Long before he moved into the street. |
| C．When the other boys came down to the playground. |
| D．As soon as he showed what he was made of in front of the other boys. |
What did the biggest of the group mean by shaking his head?
| A．He did not want to say anything about what Robert had done. |
| B．He had not thought Robert could play so wonderfully. |
| C．He did want to make friends with Robert. |
| D．He did not think Robert played basketball well. |
| Brave Type: 3D cartoon Comedy Running time: 95 minutes Merida, a princess, refused to marry a person that she dislikes. This causes trouble for her family and the whole country. Merida turns to a witch(女巫) for help. In doing so, her family and the country are in danger. Merida must save her family and the country before it is too late. X K b1.C om |
| The Grey Type: Action Running time: 117 minutes The Grey is based on the short story “Ghost Walker” written by Ian Mackenzie Jeffers. It’s about a number of oil men who are in trouble in Alaska after a plane crash(空难). They have to fight against grey wolves that threaten their lives. |
| Mirror Mirror Type: Running time: 106 minutes You must know the story of Snow White. Would you like to see this story again? Come to see Mirror Mirror. It’s a comedy about Snow White. Lily Collins and Julia Roberts are the main actresses in this interesting movie. |
| Chimpanzee Type: Documentary Running time: 78 minutes This movie is directed by Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield. It’s a 2012 nature documentary film about a young chimpanzee named Oscar. He is alone in the African forests until he is raised by another chimpanzee. The chimpanzee takes care of Oscar like his own child. |
How many documentaries are mentioned in the passage?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
Which movie lasts the longest time?
| A．Brave. | B．The Grey. |
| C．Chimpanzee. | D．Mirror Mirror. |
Which statement about the movies is true?
| A．Mirror Mirror is directed by Lily Collins and Julia Roberts. |
| B．The Grey directed by Ian Mackenzie Jeffers is based on a short story. |
| C．You can’t see many beautiful nature sights in Chimpanzee. |
| D．Brave is about a princess who obeys her heart. |
Who starred in(主演) one of the movies?
| A．Lily Collins and Julia Roberts. |
| B．Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield. |
| C．Ian Mackenzie Jeffers. |
| D．Merida. |
Where can you probably read this passage?
| A．In a nature magazine. | B．In a storybook. |
| C．In an entertainment newspaper. | D．In a science book. |
May Day is the day when we celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring. It’s a time of new life, with new leaves on the trees and wildflowers growing in the woods and fields. On that day, children in Britain and other parts of Europe often make May baskets and hang them on a neighbor’s door as a gift of love and friendship.
Here are the steps of making this kind of basket.
Step 1 Food paper into a cone(圆锥形) and stick it to keep the shape.
Step 2 Cut top of the cone with scissors.
Step 3 Make two holes on opposite sides of the cone. Leave 5cm form the top.
Step 4 Pass ribbon(彩带) through holes and tie it to create a basket handle.
Step 5 Fill your basket with different kinds of flowers.
根据以上制作步骤重新排列A、B、C、D四副图片的顺序，并将其编号填入小题中。
Why do children in Europe make May baskets? Because they want to ____.
E-waste is fast becoming a serious problem around the world. This report will examine this problem and provide some possible ways to solve it.
We live in a society that is producing and using electronics(电子产品) all the time. It is often cheaper to buy new products than to repair old ones. Also, through clever advertising, companies always encourage people to change their old TVs, mobile phones and computers for the latest models. E-waste is created when we throw away old ones. In the EU alone, about 8,700,000 tons of e-waste is produced each year. Sadly, just over 1,000,000 tons is recycled.
Burying(填埋) e-waste or burning it cause serious problems for the environment. Electronics have dangerous things in them. These things can then get into the ground or pollute the air when they are burnt.
In recent years, ____. However, their plans are not always managed properly. Sometimes electronics are just sent to poor countries such as Ghana. Here they are often burnt in public areas, which is very bad for people’s health. Setting up recycling centers is a good way to solve this problem. E-cycling centers could recycle the parts that can be reused and deal with the rest properly.
Another way is to make producers responsible(负责任) for their used products. This means that producers must take back old products which are no longer wanted. They should then make sure they are properly recycled or reused.
As for us, we should try to cut down on e-waste. Change electronics only when we have to. And don’t buy a product just to have the latest model.
E-waste is a serious problem in the modern world. Both producers and users must take actions and try to keep it to the smallest amount.According to the passage, it is often _______ to buy new electronics than to repair old ones.
| A．more expensive | B．more difficult |
| C．cheaper | D．worse |
In the passage the underlined word “they” refers to ______.
| A．the old products | B．the producers |
| C．the users | D．the new products |
Which of the following is the best for the blank in Paragraph 4?
| A．the e-waste problem has been solved |
| B．the e-waste problem continues growing |
| C．many countries have started recycling e-waste |
| D．people haven’t realized the e-waste problem yet |
Which sentence shows the writer’s opinion?
| A．Burning e-waste causes problems for the environment. |
| B．E-waste problem is very serious and people should take actions. |
| C．Sometimes electronics are sent to poor countries such as Ghana. |
| D．In the EU alone, about 8,700,000 tons of e-waste is produced each year. |
Canada is famous for its winter lifestyle, for the season lasts half the year there. A great example of this is the Quebec Winter Carnival(嘉年华). Quebec is an old city with beautiful historic building, and many agree that winter is the best time to visit. The city comes alive in the snow, especially during the winter festival. People who visit the cold city can find tons of things to do that will make winter seem perfect.
The Carnival has a magical ice palace made with 9,000 tons of snow, a boat race on the St. Lawrence River, and two night parades(游行) with funny people and colorful cars. Other interesting things include a 122-meter ice slide, and a large football game. There is also an exciting dogsled race that runs through six kilometers of the city’s streets. With more than 20 teams in the game, the dogsled race is noisy, fun and full of great cheer. Even better, artists from around the world come to enter the snow sculpture(雕塑) competition. It is amazing how these artists can bring snow to life. The Quebec Winter Carnival has everything for the whole family and more. It is surely a great way to experience winter at its fullest.
Another famous winter festival is on the other side of the world in China. Known as the City of Ice, Harbin is the capital city of Heilongjiang Province, which is next to Siberia. In the winter, it is very cold, and temperatures there can drop to 30℃ below zero. Even so, the cold weather makes the city the right place for the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. The festival is held every year.According to the passage, many people think ______ is the best time to visit Quebec.
| A．spring | B．summer |
| C．autumn | D．winter |
The Quebec Winter Carnival includes ______.
①a dogsled race ②a winter swimming ③two night parades
④a snow fight ⑤a boat race
| A．①②③ | B．②③④ |
| C．①③⑤ | D．③④⑤ |
Which of the following is TRUE about Harbin?
| A．It is known as the City of Ice. |
| B．It’s famous for its four seasons. |
| C．It is in Northern China, next to Quebec. |
| D．It holds an exciting festival every month. |
The writer will probably write about ______ in the next part of the article.
| A．the Quebec Winter Carnival |
| B．the introduction of Heilongjiang Province |
| C．the snow sculpture competition in Quebec |
| D．the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival |
Many people have a fear(害怕) of public speaking. According to a study, it has an influence on 3 in every 4 people. This fact is surprising and worrying, as most jobs require some speaking ability. The following will help you to make a speech better.
Write note cards. Write main ideas on your cards. Don’t write details. Put in some fun facts, questions, and other activities on the cards to share with the class. Don’t look at your note cards for a long time while speaking. If necessary, you’re only going to want to have a quick look at the card for information, not read every last word.
Smile at your class. When it comes time to speak, there’s nothing that draws your class into your speech than a good old-fashioned smile. Be happy, because you’re about to teach your class something they didn’t know before. Studies have shown that smiles are infections. That means once you smile, it’s hard for everyone else not to smile. So if you want your speech to go off well, smile. That’ll make everyone smile and maybe those smiles will make you actually smile.
Make eye contact. Nothing is more boring than listening to a speaker who looks at the floor or at note cards. Relax. Your class is made up of your friends and you talk to them all the time. Talk the same way now. have a look at every person in the classroom at least once. That way, everyone will feel like you’re communicating with them. Also, you’ll look like you know what you’re talking about.
Use hand motions. Move your hands along as you talk, using them to express your key points and keep the class interested. It will also lead your nervous energy into a better place.According to the passage, ______ of people might fear to speak in public.
| A．100 percent | B．75 percent |
| C．50 percent | D．25 percent |
In Paragraph 3 of the passage “smiles are infection” means ______.
| A．smiles can be passed on | B．it’s hard to smile |
| C．smiles keep people fit | D．people should smile every day |
Which picture matches the last paragraph best?
The passage mainly talks about ______.
| A．a boy’s speech in class |
| B．how to write note cards |
| C．the fear of public speaking |
| D．how to make a speech better |
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