A: What's your favorite season, Tim?
B: (1) Because in spring the weather gets warmer and warmer, and I can plant trees.
A: (2) ?
B: Yes, we plant trees every year.
A: (3) ?
B: Because trees are important to us. We should plant more trees and protect them well.
A: Tomorrow is Tree Planting Day. (4) ?
B: Sure. Welcome to join us!
A: (5) ?
B: Let's meet at the school gate at 8:00 a. m..
Friends are important to everyone, (1) , some people may have trouble(2) (keep) their friendships. Here are some tips on how to make your friendship(3) (deep) and stronger.
★Be yourself. A lot of teens try not to lose the friendship once they become friends with some people. Though your identity(身份)is always changing, some of your personalities will stay pretty much(4) same. Find out(5) those things are, think hard about who you want to be, and then show yourself (6) (honest) to the people around you.
★Avoid gossip(八卦). Friends shouldn't spread rumors(谣言)about other friends. If you've heard something bad about your friends,(7) (find) a proper way of asking them about it by (8) (you). If you're not sure how to talk to them about it, ask a trusted friend for advice.
★Protect your friends. Very often, somebody that you're not close to doubts one of your(9) (friend). It's important to find out both sides of the story, but it's also a good chance to show your friend that you trust him by telling him.
★ Return the care. There are times when a friend will lend you a textbook, or a shoulder to cry on. A good friend will cheer you up when you're in trouble and listen patiently when your friend shares a problem (10) you. Be sure you are as helpful as your friend, because he will take notice and feel good you.
Confucius, a pioneer in the field of (1) (教育). He was born in the year 551 B. C. He was a great thinker who had many wise ideas about human nature and behavior. His main ideas are about kindness and good manners. He was also a famous philosopher whose wise sayings have (2)i many people in (3)d countries. For example,one of his famous sayings, "He who learns but does not think is lost; he who thinks but does not learn is in (4)d ", tells us the (5) (重要性)of learning and thinking.
The world's largest radio telescope was finished on Sept. 25, 2017 in China.
FAST is a five﹣hundred﹣meter telescope. It is also called Tian﹣yan ("The Eye of Heaven"), with a dish the sire of 30 football grounds, deep in the mountains of southwest China's Guizhou Province. The giant dish is built on a howl﹣like valley.
The surrounding area has "radio silence" as there are no towns and cities within a 5﹣kilometer radius(半径范围) and only one county center within 25 kilometers.
FAST is made up of 4,450 panels(面板). The second largest radio telescope is in Russia. The bigger dish will be able to pick up weaker signals (信号).
The radio telescope is like an ear, listening to tell meaningful radio messages from white noise in the universe. With the help of the telescope, we can receive weaker and more radio messages far away in space. It will help us to search for intelligent life outside of the Galaxy(银河系) and explore the origins(起源)of the universe. "Any of its discoveries will lead to a Nobel Prize," said Joseph Taylor, a Noble Prize winner.
The FAST project began in 2011. And the telescope is expected to remain the global leader for the next 10 to 20 years.
(1)Where was FAST developed?
A. In China.
B. In Russia.
C. In America.
(2)The underlined word " giant" probably means " " in Chinese.
A.神秘的
B. 巨大的
C. 宽广的
(3)FAST is used to .
A. explore the origins of human beings
B. receive distant radio messages from the universe
C. watch the beautiful scenery of the Galaxy
(4)From the passage, we can know that .
A. FAST is the largest radio telescope all over the world so far
B. Noisy towns are around the telescope within a 5﹣kilometer radius
C. The second﹣largest radio telescope is made up of 4,450 panels
(5)How long did it take to finish the FAST project?
A. About twenty years.
B. About ten years.
C. About six years.
Inventions usually make a big difference to people's lives. Do you have any great inventions at home? Do they help you a lot in your life or bring you much fun? Here are some of the most useful inventions in families according to a survey.
The most helpful and creative invention for kids is the reading pen. With the specially﹣designed pen, kids find it convenient and fun to learn. Little kids can learn a lot including story﹣telling, poems and music. They start learning by touching the contents in the books with the pen. This way kids can learn by themselves. They are also great helpers for primary school students after school. |
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Mopping robots(扫地机)are popular with people who are too busy to do housework. They are more popular with office ladies. They can help people clean dirt, dust and hair easily. With the help of them, people don't need to spend much time on housework. They can enjoy a more relaxing life after work. |
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As for old people, an electric foot basin (电动洗脚盆) is the best invention. It's a good choice to buy one for your grandparents. It can help keep their blood pressure normal and improve blood circulation (循环). The special basin can keep the water help old people become healthier and warm. So washing feet with it will more relaxed. |
(1)It is for kids to learn with the reading pen.
A. boring
B. convenient
C. difficult
(2)The three useful inventions are mainly used .
A. at school
B. in the office
C. at home
(3)Mopping robots are popular with .
A. kids
B. office ladies
C. old people
(4)Old people can keep their blood pressure normal by .
A. using the electric foot basin
B. listening to music with the reading pen
C. enjoying the mopping machine working
(5)Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A. The water won't get cold when the electric foot basin is used.
B. It's dangerous for kids to use the reading pen alone.
C. Mopping robots can help people forget their busy life.
On Sept. 19,2014 Alibaba went public on the New York Stock Exchange(纽约证券交易所), raising ﹩25 billion through an IPO(公司股票的首次公开发行), the biggest in the US history. It shows that Ma Yun has done his business successfully. The short Chinese man seems to be the tallest in the world right now. Ma, who was an English teacher, has become one of the richest men on the Chinese mainland.
Born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Ma grew up as a happy kid. At the age of 12, he wanted to learn English. Every morning, he woke up at 5 a.m. , cycling 40 minutes to a hotel near the West Lake where he could chat with foreign tourists.
On a trip to the US in 1995,Ma was shown the Internet for the first time. Seeing the chance, Ma returned to China and set up a website called China Pages without even knowing much about computers.
Four years later,18 people including Ma, his wife and his friends founded Alibaba in Hangzhou. People called him "Crazy Jack Ma". But 15 years later, Alibaba has developed into the world's largest e﹣commerce(电子商务)company.
No one thinks he's mad now. Ma' s favorite line has been printed on Alibaba's souvenir T﹣shirts. It reads, "Everybody should have a dream. What if that dream comes true?"
(1)How much did Alibaba raise through an IPO on Sept. 19,2014? ﹩25 billion
(2)Where was Ma Yun born? Hangzhou, Zhejiang
(3)What did Ma want to do when he was twelve years old? He wanted to learn English.
(4)Alibaba was founded in 1995 ,wasn't it? No,it wasn't.
(5)What did Ma do after coming back to China from the US? He set up a website called China Pages
Strawberries look nice, but a light pressure can make them out of shape. Nowadays, there are many young people who are just like strawberries. They easily break down when they face difficulties. They don't know what to do when they are in trouble. They have a common name﹣ strawberry kids.
Why are many students so easy to break down? Parents and schools are a main reason. Parents do almost everything for them in their daily life, while schools care more about their grades instead of developing their personality(个性).
Liu Yue,13,is from Fujian. His mom hardly criticizes (批评) him and he always feels good about himself. When a teacher criticized him strictly, he felt surprised and sad. He began to doubt his ability.
Students should do something to make themselves mentally strong. An expert said, "When you are in trouble, don't ask for help too quickly. You should try to deal with problems first by yourself. I also advise you to take an active part in sports and social activities. That can make you mentally strong. "
Growing up is not just a happy process (过程). Pains also go along with it. The most important thing is to face the pains bravely and learn from them.
(1)Some students are called "strawberry kids" because they all like to eat some fruit, especially strawberries.
(2)Liu Yue' s mother often criticizes him.
(3)Parents do almost everything for their children in their daily life.
(4)According to the fourth paragraph, students should ask for help quickly when they are in trouble.
(5)The writer advises students to be brave in the face of pains.
One day a boy(1) his home to find the Bird of Happiness. He (2) the bird to bring warmth, flowers and trees to his village.
Before long, he met a monster(怪兽) with a black beard(胡子) The monster asked him (3)
he was going. The boy told him.
"I'll tell you where it is," the monster said, "but you must kill someone for me. If you don't, I'll take away all your food and drink. "The boy (4) ,so the monster took all of them away.
Before long, the boy was very (5) and thirsty. Then he met a monster with a white beard.
"I'll tell you where the Bird of Happiness is," the monster said," but you must blind someone(6) me. If you don't, I'll blind you. "The boy refused, and the monster blinded him.
At last, the boy reached the top of the mountain where the Bird of Happiness lived. He lay before the bird, near death.
Then the bird touched his eyes and he could (7) again. The bird fed him, built up his strength and carried him home.
(8) the bird landed in the boy's (9) ,the countryside all around turned green. Flowers and other plants grew and everyone lived in peace. It was all (10) the brave boy brought the Bird of Happiness home to them.
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B. left |
C. missed |
(2)A. wanted |
B. had |
C. made |
(3)A. what |
B. when |
C. where |
(4)A. agreed |
B. refused |
C. answered |
(5)A. hungry |
B. excited |
C. full |
(6)A. to |
B. for |
C. of |
(7)A. listen |
B. see |
C. speak |
(8)A. As soon as |
B. Though |
C. If |
(9)A. factory |
B. village |
C. school |
(10)A. when |
B. so |
C. because |
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Diana is Australian. She once (1) in a big company. She lived with her friend in a (2) apartment and drove to work. She travelled to many (3) , but she seldom took the plane. She was afraid of flying.
One day, Diana saw a TV (4) about ORBIS. She learnt about the Flying Eye Hospital. She wanted to help poor people (5) eye problems, so she made up her mind to train as a (6) and attended courses after work.
Diana is working for ORBIS now. She has to travel (7) 300 days a year. She is getting used to (8) by plane
Diana enjoys (9) work. She is glad to be able to help people see again. She does not have as much money as before, (10) she thinks her life is more meaningful.
A: Hi, Linda. Did you have a nice time during the Dragon Boat Festival?
B: (1) I visited my grandparents in a village, and it was so much fun.
A: Sounds good. (2) ?
B: It was rainy, as usual!
A: Well,(3) ?
B: I made zongzi with my grandma, watched the boat races on TV and chatted with my family.
A: Oh. nice. (4) ?
B: I visit my grandparents once a week.
A: Oh, you're so kind and caring.
B: (5) .
A: You're welcome. See you.
B: See you.
Julie is ten years old. Her brother Rick is eleven. Last year their family went to Kenya(肯尼亚)for their summer holiday.
They had a wonderful time. Kenya is famous for its safari holiday.
On a safari holiday, you stay in a national park and watch the wild animals. Julie's family did this. They camped in the middle of a national park, far from any towns.
There were guides with them, and the guides knew a lot about wild animals. During the day, their guides took them in a big car and they saw all kinds of animals. They saw lions, elephants monkeys and many other wild animals. Sometimes the animals came very close to them. Once an elephant started to walk towards them, and Julie and Rick felt very scared. The guide said, "It's all right Don't move, please." He didn't seem afraid at all! After some minutes, the elephant walked away.
At night, the family slept in a tent. They could hear the noises of the animals. They said it was noisy, and sometimes they couldn't sleep! Also, they said it was very, very hot. But they loved their holiday and are going again next year.
(1)When did Julie and Rick travel to Kenya?
(2)Did the family camp next to a town?
(3)How did the guides take them to watch wild animals?
(4)Why were Julie and Rick very scared?
(5)Where did the family sleep at night?
In today's world, almost everyone knows that air pollution and water pollution are harmful to people's health. However, not all the people know that noise is also a kind of pollution, and that is harmful to human health, too.
People who work and live under noisy conditions usually become deaf. Today, scientists believe that 10% of the workers in Britain are becoming deaf because of the noise where they work. Many of the workers who print newspapers and who weave cloth(织布)become deaf. Plenty of people living near airports also become deaf. Recently it was discovered that many teenagers in America could hear no better than 65﹣year﹣old persons, because these young people like to listen to pop music and most of pop music is a kind of noise. Besides, noise which is produced by jet planes or machines will make people's life difficult and unpleasant. It can make people ill or even drive them mad.
It is said that a continuous noise of more than 85 decibels(分贝)can cause deafness. Now the governments in many countries have made laws to control noise and make it less than 85 decibels.
In China, the government is trying to solve not only air and water pollution problems but also noise pollution problems.
(1)Scientists believe 10% of the workers are becoming deaf because of their noisy
workplaces.
A. in America
B. in China
C. in Britain
(2) will probably become deaf.
A. Workers who print newspapers
B. People who live far from airports
C. Students who like listening to soft music
(3)According to the passage, noise from jet planes or machines can .
A. make people sleepy
B. drive people mad
C. cause people to die
(4)The underlined word "continuous" means in Chinese.
A.正常的
B. 持续的
C.清晰的
(5)What's the best title of this passage?
A. Air Pollution
B. Water Pollution
C. Noise Pollution
A father and his son went to a kite﹣flying festival. The son was full of joy when he saw the sky filled with colorful kites. He wanted to fly a kite, too. The father then bought a kite for him.
The son started to fly the kite. Soon, his kite was high up in the sky. After a while, he said, "Father, it seems that the string (线) is stopping the kite from flying higher. If we cut it, the kite will be free and fly even higher. Can we cut it?" The father cut the string. The kite started to go higher. This made the little boy happy.
But then, slowly, the kite started to come down. And finally it fell to the ground. The son was surprised to see this. He asked his father, "I thought that after cutting the string, the kite would fly higher. Why did it fall down?"
The father explained, "The string was not stopping the kite from going higher, but was helping it stay in the sky. You helped the kite go up in the right direction using the string. But when you cut the string, it could no longer support the kite."
Sometimes, we may feel like there are certain things that are holding us back(阻碍)and stopping us growing. But in fact, these might be the things that support us the most.
(1)How did the boy feel when he saw the colorful kites?
A. Strange.
B. Happy.
C. Relaxed
(2)When the son started to fly the kite?
A. it could not fly
B. it stopped in the sky
C. it was high up in the sky
(3)The son wanted to cut the string because .
A. he preferred to use a longer one
B. he thought the kite would fly higher
C. he found the string was not strong
(4)According to the passage, what happened to the kite after the string was cut?
A. It fell to the ground in the end
B. It fell down at once
C. It became broken suddenly
(5)What can we learn from the passage?
A. The things that hold us back can also support us
B. We can fly kites in our free time with our parents
C. Flying kites can make people healthy
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Huawei has announced today that smartphone sales abroad in 2018 have reached over 200 million units. In recent months the company has become the No. 2 supplier(供应商)of smartphones, ahead of Apple and behind Samsung, marking a great progress Huawei has made since it entered this market eight years ago. |
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An extended version of the Fuzing bullet train will be fitted with the automatic train operation system(列车自动控制系统). With a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the new train is 439.8 meters long, with 17 carriages(火车车厢)that can carry 1283 passengers. |
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The world's first 5G﹣enabled railway station is on its way! The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is the first railway station built upon the 5G digital(数字的)indoor system, with China Mobile and Huawei launching(发射)the network's system there. |
(1)In recent months, which company has become the No. 2 supplier of smartphones?
A. Samsung.
B. Huawei.
C. Apple.
(2)An extended version of the Fuzing bullet train can reach the speed of .
A. 350 kilometers per hour
B. 200 kilometers per hour
C. 128 kilometers per hour
(3) will be the world's first 5G﹣enabled railway station?
A. Beijing Railway Station
B. Shenzhen Railway Station
C. The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
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Shopping Guide in Jixang Hypermarket |
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5F |
Restaurant, Tea house, Coffee house, Cinema |
4F |
Children's clothing, Children's pleasure ground |
3F |
Men's clothing, Sports clothing |
2F |
Women's clothing |
1F |
Fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, drinks, cooked food, etc |
Business hours: Weekdays: 8:00 a.m﹣ 9:30 p.m Weekends: 8:30 a.m.﹣ 10:00 p.m |
(1)You can buy a shirt for your father on .
A. the third floor
B. the fourth floor
C. the fifth floor
(2)According to the guide, you can go shopping at on weekends.
A. 8:00 a.m.
B. 9:30 p.m.
C. 10:30 p.m.