Robert is sixteen now. He’ll finish middle school in two years. His father has a shop and makes much money. He hopes his son can go to college and makes him study hard. But the young man likes to play cards. He often goes out when his parents fall asleep.
One night, when Robert came back home, his father happened to see him. The old man was very angry and told his son to live upstairs. Robert had to go up and down quietly. Of course it troubled him. He thought and thought but didn’t find a way.
Last evening, Robert listened carefully. And he was sure his parents went to sleep, then he went out to play cards with his friends. He won some money and was happy. And he got back, he took off his shoes and was going upstairs. Suddenly he heard a noise in his parents’ bedroom. He stood behind the door and saw a man come out. He understood that the man was a thief (小偷 ). He stopped him at once. The man was very afraid and brought out all the things he stole in the room.
“Tell me how you didn’t wake my parents up,” said Robert. “Or I’ll take you to the police station!”Robert’s father wants Robert ________.
| A．to study in a university |
| B．to be a good helper when he finishes middle school |
| C．to catch up with his classmates |
| D．to work in his shop |
Why does Robert have to go out at night?
| A．Because his friends have no time in the daytime. |
| B．Because he can play cards when his parents fall asleep. |
| C．Because he can’t win any money in the daytime. |
| D．Because his parents let him do so after they go to sleep. |
Why do Robert’s parents ask him to live upstairs?
| A．Because they are old. |
| B．Because Robert doesn’t like any noise. |
| C．Because they can hear if Robert goes out at night. |
| D．Because the room upstairs is better than the one downstairs. |
Robert listened carefully because he wanted to know _______ .
| A．if he woke his parents up |
| B．if someone came in |
| C．if it was raining hard outside |
| D．if his parents went to sleep |
Robert wanted _____.
| A．to learn how he couldn’t wake his parents up |
| B．to know how to make more money |
| C．to stop playing cards |
| D．the thief to teach him how to steal |
Some people believe that classes, teachers and school buildings will no longer be necessary in the near future because of the Internet and other new technology. Perhaps this will be true one day, but if the world has no schools, I can't imagine how our society will be. In fact, we should learn how to use new technology to make schools better. We should invent a new kind of school connected to libraries, museums, science centers, labs and even companies. Technological companies should create learning programs for schools. Scientists could give talks through the Internet. TV networks and local stations could develop programs about things students are studying in school. Labs could set up websites to show new technology, so students could see it on the Internet.
Is this a dream? No. There have been many cities where this is beginning to happen. Here the whole city is connected to the Internet, and learning can take place at home, at school, and in the office. Businessesprovide programs for the schools and the society. The schools provide computer labs for people without their own computers at home. Because everyone can go on the Internet, older people use it as much as younger ones, and everyone can visit faraway libraries and museums as easily as nearby ones. How will this new thing of school change the usual way of learning? It is a little early to be sure, but it is very exciting to think about it. Technology will change the way we learn; schools will change as well; and we will learn something from the Internet.Who thinks that students won’t have to go to school?
| A．Everyone. | B．The writer. |
| C．Some people. | D．The teachers. |
What does “a new kind of school” mean in the passage?
| A．A school with many new computers. |
| B．A school with many new students. |
| C．A school with many new teachers. |
| D．A school connected to the Internet. |
What the writer thinks is that____________.
| A．schools are still necessary |
| B．more schools should be built |
| C．there should be fewer schools |
| D．more computers are needed in schools |
Why do people think learning can take place at home,at school, and in the office?
| A．Because whole city is connected to the Internet. |
| B．Because everyone can go on the Internet. |
| C．Because gettting online is very easy. |
| D．Because scientists could give talks through the Internet. |
What fact does the passage NOT provide?
| A．Technology will change our way of learning. |
| B．If you are a student ,you can set. up websites to show new technology. |
| C．The schools provide computer labs for those who have no personal computers. |
| D．On the Internet,you can visit another city’s libraries as easily as the people there. |
Text messaging, or "texting", which allows people to send and receive messages on mobile phones, becomes very popular today.
The advantages of texting are obvious. Texting helps to save money. If you have a few words to greet your families and friends on their birthdays or on some important festivals, sending messages can be cheaper than phone calling. Texting helps to save time. Even if you want to send a message to 100 people, you can do it in one second. Texting helps you to "talk" to someone when he is too busy to answer the phone. Texting can also help you to "talk" to someone secretly if you don't want others to hear what you are talking on the phone. These advantages are so amazing that many people are crazy about it. They hold mobile phones in hands all day long, send dozens of messages each day, and even text while driving or walking. However, texting has its disadvantage. Junk messages may come into your mobile phone box now and then. When your phone box gets too full, you can't receive any more messages. You may therefore miss some important information.
What's more, if you don't do texting properly, for example, texting while driving or walking, it can be dangerous. It can cause injuries and even death. It was reported that about 6,000 people were killed and half a million were injured for this reason each year. In Fort Lee, a small town in New Jersey, USA, three people died because they walked into traffic while texting in 2013. Two researchers at Stony Brook University, New York found that texters are 60% more probably to have an accident than others. When people are texting, they don't notice other people or things around them. To reduce traffic accidents, all drivers of the UN are now not allowed to text while driving. About 32 countries have passed laws restricting(限制) the use of mobile phones while driving.
Texting is a wonderful way of communication. However, only when we use it properly, can we fully enjoy the fun it brings.
How many advantages of texting are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five |
What did the researchers at Stony Brook University find?
| A．Texters are easier to have an accident. |
| B．Texting is a good way of communication. |
| C．6,000 people were killed and injured. |
| D．Many people text to greet families and friends. |
The underlined word "injuries" probably means_______.
| A．事故 | B．伤害 |
| C．争执 | D．死亡 |
Which of the following statements is wrong according to the passage
| A．Texting while driving or walking is dangerous |
| B．To reduce traffic accidents,all drivers of the UN are now not allowed to text while driving. |
| C．Texting have more advantages than disadvantages,so we can use it any time. |
| D．If you don’t want others to hear what you are talking on the phone,you can text. |
The passage is written to tell us that .
| A．we should do less texting |
| B．texting has many advantages |
| C．texting is better than phone calling |
| D．we should do texting properly |
March 16th is World Sleep Day. This year’s slogan (标语) is “Breathe Easily, Sleep Well”. Its aim is to celebrate the benefits (好处) of good and healthy sleep.
Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. According to the National Sleep Foundation in the US, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night.
But many students don’t get enough sleep because of early school start times and heavy homework. About 80 percent of middle school students don’t get enough sleep, the China Youth and Children Research Center reported. For some students, they want to sleep early, but they keep worrying about their schoolwork and can’t fall asleep quickly. For others, they may even have insomnia which might keep them awake all night.
These sleeping problems greatly affect people’s lives. Experts have shown that lack of sleep for teenagers leads to poor grades. Students without enough sleep cannot pay attention in class or do well in sports. Also, the lack of sleep may make them depressed (沮丧的).
Luckily, with good sleep habits, it is easier to fall asleep. Some of these good habits include avoiding drinks that make people excited late in the day, going to sleep at the same time each night, and sleeping in a comfortable place that is dark, quiet, and neither too warm nor too cold.If Li Hong is 15 years old, how much sleep does she need every night?
| A．10-12 hours. | B．8-9 hours. |
| C．7 hours. | D．Less than 7 hours. |
What might happen if teens don’t get enough sleep?
| A．They might not be able to finish their schoolwork. |
| B．Their bodies and brains might grow better. |
| C．They might do well in sports. |
| D．They might feel depressed. |
The underlined word “insomnia” means “_______” in Chinese.
| A．健忘症 | B．肥胖症 |
| C．多动症 | D．失眠症 |
Which is NOT a reason why so many students don’t get enough sleep?
| A．They cannot pay attention in class. |
| B．They have too much homework to do. |
| C．They have to get up very early to go to school. |
| D．They have sleeping problems. |
Which of the following are good sleeping habits?
A. Sleeping in a bright place. B. Going to bed at the same time.
C. Sleeping in a dark and quiet place. D. Drinking something that makes you excited.
A. a-b B. a-c
C. b-c D. b-d
The card is used for_____________.
| A．taking a taxi | B．disgavelling by train |
| C．taking a bus | D．entering the college[来 |
Lilian is_________________.
| A．a bus driver | B．a university student[ |
| C．a teacher in a college | D．a middle school student |
The card can be used in any of the four .
| A．cities | B．colleges |
| C．universities | D．bus companies |
According to the reading material,if you find a lost card,you can .
| A．sell it | B．phone Lilian |
| C．use it for disgavelling | D．give it back to any Stagecoach driver |
You can not find in the card.
| A．Lilian’s age | B．the price |
| C．the card number | D．the time limit |
As is known to all, waste has become a more and more serious problem. We can easily see many people throw a lot of food into the garbage can. Some people spend thousands of yuan buying fashionable clothes. What do you think of them? Here are some of students’ opinions:
| Mary |
| As for me, I believe “Waste not, want not.” As we know, there are still millions of Chinese living in a poor condition. We can never afford waste. Therefore, it is no doubt that saving is still a good habit that we should not give up. I do not like the men who spend their money in a wrong way. They do not know waste is a bad thing. It can only make them happy for the time being. |
| Jacky |
| More and more people are no longer interested in the simple life style, including me. And I feel embarrassed to save the things I used. What I love is the latest fashion. In my eyes, saving is already out of style. |
| Sally |
| One of the best ways we students can do in this situation is to recycle the textbooks we are using everyday. After we've used them and are moving on to new ones, we should find ways to recycle these books instead of simply throwing them away. There are different ways to do so such as sending them to a recycling factory, reusing them for other purposes, passing them on to new students and so on. |
| Tim |
| The negative effects of waste can be shown as follows. Firstly, it makes some students ask their parents for money quite often, which is harmful to their development. If they don’t learn to support themselves, they will be “useless people” when they graduate. Secondly, it is not easy for our parents to arrange for our schooling. Last but not the least, just like what Mary said that our country is still poor. There are many people who cannot go to university and many poor people still need our help. |
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