Television is good. You’d like to watch it all day and all night. But too much TV is a very bad thing. Scientists found that kids who watch too much TV may have more trouble learning to read. They can’t focus on their work.
Kids learn language skills best by reading, talking and playing with others. If they spend too much time watching TV, they’ll have less time for those things. Watching too much TV is bad for people’s health. People don’t move much while watching TV. What’s more, they may eat a lot of food while watching. This can make them fat. We call these people couch potatoes.
Fighting on TV is a big problem for kids. Yong people are good at following. Scientists have found that those who watch a lot of fighting shows are more likely to fight.Scientists say if kids watch too much TV, they will ______.
| A．learnlanguageskillsmoreeasily |
| B．behealthier |
| C．findithardtolearntoread |
| D．eatlessfood |
Kids learn language skills best by ______.
| A．reading |
| B．talking |
| C．playingwithothers |
| D．alloftheabove |
While watching TV, what DON’T people do?
| A．Eatalotoffood. |
| B．Havelesstimeforreading. |
| C．Hardlymove. |
| D．Focusontheirwork. |
Which of the following is true?
| A．AnAmericanchildwillwatch12,000fightingactsonTVayear. |
| B．It’sgoodforkidstolearnfromfightingactsonTV. |
| C．ToomuchTVisgoodforpeople’shealth. |
| D．It’seasyforkidswhowatchalotoffightingshowstofight withothers. |
Couch potatoes are people who watch too much TV and become____.
| A．thin | B．fit | C．fat | D．strong |
New York is one of the last large American cities to have some of its policemen on horseback. The New York police have 170 horses working in certain parts of the city. The horses are expensive to feed, but it is even more expensive to look after them. Because the horses must walk on the streets, they need special horseshoes. In fact , they need more than 8,000 of them each year. Every police horse in New York gets new shoes every month. Keeping these shoes in good repair is the job of six blacksmiths. There are only about thirty-five of these blacksmiths in the whole United States.
The cost of shoing a horse is between twenty dollars and thirty-five dollars, and it takes a good blacksmith two or three hours to do the job.
A blacksmith’s job is not an easy one. He must be able to shape a shoe from a piece of metal and then fit it to the horse’s foot. The blacksmith must bend over all the time when he is fitting the shoe and must hold the weight of the horse’s leg while he works. Clearly, a blacksmith must be very storng. But even more important, he must be able to deal with horses---for before the blacksmith can begin his work, he has to get the horse to lift its leg.
One of the blacksmiths in New York is James Corbin. He came to the country from Ireland in 1948. He not only makes horseshoes for the police but also works for a group of horse owners near the city. Corbin became interested in blacksmithing because his father did it, and,as the puts it, “It’s a good way to make a living.” According to the reading passage, a blacksmith must be likely a______ man.
| A．clever | B．rich | C．strong | D．lucky |
James Corbin became a blacksmith because he__________.
| A．was interested in horses | B．was needed by the policemen |
| C．drew a picture of the horseshoe | D．had a make a living |
In the reading passage “to shape a shoe” is to__________.
| A．fit it on the horse’s foot |
| B．use it for two or three hours |
| C．make the from of a horseshoe from a piece of metal |
| D．draw a picture of the shoe |
The best title for the passage is “__________”.
| A．Policemen on Horseback | B．Blacksmiths and Horseshoeing |
| C．James Corbin, a Blacksmith | D．Horseshoeing is a Good Way to Make a Living |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Only a few large American cities have some policemen on horseback. |
| B．New York is the only city in America to have some policemen on horseback. |
| C．Policemen on horseback enjoy travelling around the United States. |
| D．Policemen on horseback are less expensive than those in cars. |
When you are reading something in English, you may often meet with a new word. What’s the best way to know it?
You may look it up in the English-Chinese dictionary. It will tell you a lot about the word: the pronunciation, the Chinese meaning and how to use the word. But how can you know where the word is thousands of English words? How to find it in the dictionary both quickly and correctly?
First, all the English words are arranged(安排) in the letter order. In the dictionary you can first see the words beginning with letter A, then B, C, D…. That means, if there are two words “desert” and “pull”, “desert” will be certainly before “pull”. Then if there are two words both beginning with the same letter, you may look at the second letter. Then the third, the fourth… For example, “pardon” is before “plough”, “judge” before “just”, etc.
Do you understand how to look up in the dictionary?
The dictionary will be your good friend. I hope you’ll use it as often as possible in your English study.This passage is about______.
| A．new words in writing |
| B．different dictionaries |
| C．the best way of reading |
| D．using an English-Chinese dictionary |
In the dictionary you may not find_______.
| A．how to pronounce the word |
| B．the spelling of the word |
| C．who used the word first |
| D．how to use the word |
In an English-Chinese dictionary, the last word______.
| A．begins with Z | B．begins with A |
| C．is a short one | D．is not often used |
Which group of words is in the right order in an English-Chinese dictionary?
| A．perhaps, produce, plenty |
| B．straight, subject, surprise |
| C．century, center, business |
| D．foreign, entrance, headache |
In the passage the writer tries to tell us that_______.
| A．we have to use a dictionary when we read something in English |
| B．an English-Chinese dictionary can tell us everything about a word |
| C．an English-Chinese dictionary can help us a lot in our English study |
| D．all English-Chinese dictionary are the same |
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
First, open the lid (-盖子) and put water, salt, and rice in the pot. Then put the cover on the pot and close the lid. Next, press (按) the button (钮) for "white" or "brown", and then press the "start" button. Let the rice cook for about 30 minutes. You’ll hear a beeping sound when it’s finished, but you should wait about five minutes before eating. Finally, take out the pot. Bring it to the table and enjoy your meal. What are these instructions for?
| A．A coffee maker. |
| B．A cassette player. |
| C．A fax machine. |
| D．A rice cooker. |
How many buttons do you need to press?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three | D．Four. |
How long should you let the rice cook for about?
| A．Five minutes. |
| B．Ten minutes. |
| C．thirty minutes. |
| D．Thirty-five minutes;, |
What will happen when it’s finished? "
| A．You will hear a sound. |
| B．You will still have to wait for ten minutes |
| C．The lid open. |
| D．The water will come out. |
How long should you wait before eating the rice in total?
| A．Five minutes. |
| B．Ten minutes. |
| C．Thirty minutes. |
| D．Thirty-five minutes. |
Do you want to be the most popular person in the class? You don ' t need to change your character (性格) ; you just need to improve your personality (人格), the most popular people are trusted (信任) and loved because they stay normal but still have something that makes them different from the rest of us. Here are some pieces of advice on how to become the most popular person in the class.
If you want others to like and respect (尊重) you, you have to start by liking yourself. Do not change yourself in order to please (讨好，取悦) others.
Be helpful to everyone and do it happily. Being nice to people is almost like helping them, too, because by being nice you make others happy.
Be active and have a positive attitude towards life. Develop confidence in yourself.
Stay clean and wear fresh clothes. Do not try to follow fashion to please others.
Respect cannot be bought with big words or money. You have to get it by being honest. It also helps your personal growth. You must be a person that can be trusted to get respect.How can we become popular in our class?
A. To change our character.
B.To trust and love others.
C. To improve our personality.How can you get respect from your classmates according to the passage? '
A. By being honest.
B.By trusting others.
C. By using money.What does the underlined(下划线的) sentence (句子) show?
A. You should be nice to others.
b. You should be polite when you help others.
C. We can help others just by being nice.What kind of people will be liked by the whole class?
a. positive b. confident c. good-looking d. fashionable e. helpful
A. a, b, e. b. b, c, d. C. a,b, c.What's the best title (标题) for the passage?
A. How to please others.
B. How to be the favorite.
C. How to be trusted by others.
The best way of learning a language is using it. The best way of learning English is talking in English as much as possible. Sometimes you’ll get your words mixed up and people will not understand you. Sometimes people will say things to quickly and you can’t understand them. But if you keep your sense of humor(幽默感), you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes you make. Don’t be unhappy if people seem t be laughing at your mistakes. It’s better for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry with you, because they don't understand what you are saying. The most important thing for learning English is, “Don’t be afraid of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes.”What is the best way for you to learn a language according to the writer?
A. writing. B. using it. C. listening.What should you do in learning English?
A. Write as quickly as you can.
b. Speak English as much as you can.
C. Laugh more often. When people laugh at your mistakes, what should you do?
A. Not care. B. Be happy. C. Feel worried.What should you do when you make a mistake?'
A. Keep quiet.
b. Get angry.
C. Keep your sense of humor What can we learn from the passage?
A. Anyone will make mistakes.
B. People never make mistakes.
C. Few people make mistakes.
Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job-that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends tend(有……打算) to live happier and healthier lives.
The second secret to leading a happy life is to be active. Many people experience this, dancing or playing a sport. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone.
Title;
| What happiness depends on? |
Happiness depends on |
| To enjoy |
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| To be active. |
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| Conclusion |
Happiness is important for everyone and we make happiness by ourselves. |
阅读短文，判断下列句子是否符合短文内容。符合的写“A”，不符合的写“B”。
Water is the most important in our lives. Not Many people understand this but it’s quite true. The human body can go without food for a long time. We’ve got many examples for this. Yet two or three dayswithout water can usually make people die. Man can’t live without water.
Many people don’t understand how much water the human body needs to work well, and many people, especially young people, do not drink enough water, even in very hot weather. About two thirds of our body is water. When we do sports, some of the water will get away from our body. If we don’t drink some water, our body won’t have enough water. And if we don’t have enough water, we’ll feel tired and many of us will get ill. So you know how important water is to us.
But at present we face water crisis(危机). Water is becoming less and less. So， we should protect water resources(资源) and try our best to save water in our daily life. Here are some tips for saving water:
1. Turn off the tap(水龙头) in lime.
2. Take shorter showers.
3. Don’t let water run while washing your face and reuse the water after we finish washing.
4. Encourage your friends and neighbors to join in the action of saving water. Nobody can live without water.
About one third of our body is water
If one doesn't have enough water, he’ll feel tired and may get ill.
We’d better take longer showers and let water run while washing.
It’s our duty to protect water resources and save water.
Cars are lots of fun, but they could also be dangerous. We have to be careful when we drive them or ride in them.
It's always a good idea to put on your seat belt when you're in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an egg on a skateboard and give it a push. If the skateboard hits a stone, it will stop, but the egg won't. It will fly through the air, hit the ground and break.
Now, think what would happen if you tied the egg to the skateboard. When the skateboard hits a stone, the egg won't go flying; it will stay safely on the skateboard.
Volvo, a famous Swedish carmaker, was the first to use seat belts in 1849.
Air bags are also very important for car safety, because sometimes a seat belt isn't enough. If the car is going really fast and runs into something, seat belts could even hurt the people who wear them. Most new cars have air bags in front of and next to the seats. When a car hits something, its air bags will come out quickly in less than one second to keep the people inside safe.The passage mainly tells us .
| A．two important ways to keep safe in cars | B．how air bags work to make cars safe | C．how seat belts work to make cars safe | D．why we must tie the egg to the skateboard |
The writer gives the example of the egg to _.
| A．tell us that eggs are easy to break |
| B．show how to wear a seat belt |
| C．show why it's important to wear a seat belt in a car |
| D．tell us what a skateboard is |
Seat belts can make us safer because .
| A．we are interested in them |
| B．they can stop us from hitting other cars |
| C．they can help us stay safely on the seats |
| D．they are made of strong materials |
Air bags are important for cars because _.
| A．they are made of plastic |
| B．they can also help us to keep safe in a car |
| C．they can keep cars running slowly |
| D．they are put in front of and next to the seats |
Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
| A．It won't be dangerous if there are seat belts or air bags in a car. |
| B．Now most of new cars still have only one air bag. |
| C．When a car hits something, its air bags will come out a few minutes later. |
| D．Volvo was the first to use seat belts. |
阅读下列短文，然后根据其内容从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Who is the superstar of the cat world? It has to be Uncle Cat. Uncle Cat is a fat white cat living in the countryside of Japan. He is already nine years old, as old as our 50-year-old uncle in cat years. That’s why he gets the nickname(绰号) Uncle Cat.
Uncle Cat is a lazy cat. He often half shuts his eyes and lies in the sun. It makes him look relaxed and peaceful. He also enjoys himself in a basket, so he has another name: Basket Cat.
Uncle Cat is clever. He knows exactly how to make himself look cool—to wear a pair of sunglasses. From hats to flowers, Uncle Cat likes everything that makes him a different cat.
Uncle Cat’s owner likes to take pictures of Uncle Cat. To his surprise, these photos are very popular on the internet. They make people from all over the world to know and love this cute cat.
Recently, a big earthquake happened in Uncle Cat’s hometown. But don’t worry. Uncle Cat is also a lucky cat. He is safe and sound. That means there will be more photos of Uncle Cat on time and he will soon bring us more fun!What do you know about Uncle Cat’s looks?
A. He is a fat white cat.
b. He is already nine years old.
C. He is a lonely cat.
D. He lives in the country of Japan.The main reason why Uncle Cat is called Basket Cat is that .
A. He often half shuts his eyes.
b. He always lies in the sun.
C. He enjoys himself in a basket.
D. He looks relaxed and peaceful.People from all over the world get to know and love Uncle Cat .
A. during a big earthquake.
b. on the Internet.
C. from photo collections.
D. in the newspaper.Which of the following can best explain “Uncle Cat knows exactly how to make himself look cool”?
Escaping (逃) from a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save a life. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family, for example, you can use stairways, roofs and fire escapes, but no lifts.
From the lower floors of buildings, to escape through windows is possible. Learn the best way of leaving by a window with the least chance of serious injury.
The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. An average (平均) person, hanging from the window by the fingertips will have a drop of about six feet to the ground--about the height of an average man. Of course, it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building.
Windows are also useful while you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed, before opening the window. Otherwise, smoke and fire may be drawn into the room. Keep your head low next to the window to be sure you get fresh air.
On the second or third floor, the best windows to escape from are those which open onto a roof (屋顶) . From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. You can try to escape a fire except _____.
| A．fire escapes | B．lifts | C．roofs | D．stairways |
According to the passage, windows are ________.
| A．of no use when a fire breaks out |
| B．useful in putting out a fire |
| C．the only way of escaping a fire |
| D．one of the possible ways of escaping a fire |
The underlined sentence in the third paragraph means _________.
| A．it is safer to jump out of the second floor window. |
| B．it is safer to stay in the room. |
| C．the second floor window is too high to jump out of. |
| D．it is the only way to drop out of the window. |
The writer thinks that ________.
| A．to keep your head high will help you to escape a fire |
| B．it is necessary to keep the door open |
| C．fresh air can’t reach the second floor window |
| D．breathing in smoke might be bad |
根据文章内容，判断下列句子正（T）误（F）.
It's different between western countries and eastern countries about how to keep healthy. Traditional Chinese doctors believe we need a balance of cool yin and hot yang to be healthy. In China, herbs are the main medicine but in western countries they use tablets (药片).
In China, if you are quiet and always tired, Chinese doctors might think you have too much yin. You should eat more hot yang food. It can give you some energy (能量). But in western countries , doctors will check (检查) your body. They might give you some tablets to cure (治愈) your disease. People who are easily stressed out and angry might have too much yang in their bodies. Chinese doctors believe they should eat more yin food.
Now, people all over the world like herbs, because they think those herbs are healthy and they can help them eat a balanced diet.If you are quiet and always tired, you should eat much yin food.
In western countries, doctors will check your heart if you always feel tired.
People around the world use different ways to stay healthy.
You should eat less yin food if you are easily stressed out and angry.
People believe herbs can help them eat a balanced diet and stay healthy.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the nine o’clock Mystery Hour. Today we’ll show you two British stories. We hope you’ll enjoy them.
About 900 years ago two green children arrived in a small village in south England. Their eyes and skin were green and they spoke a strange language. They were very tired and weak, so the people of the village looked after them. The boy died a year later, but the girl grew strong and lived the rest of her life there. And her skin color turned back to normal day by day. Scientists say that sometimes of people don’t have enough food to eat for a long time, their skin goes very pale and can turn green.
Loch Ness is the largest lake in Scotland. It’s a very deep and cold lake. For hundreds of years, people have talked about a monster(怪物) called Nessie which lives in the lake. About seventy years ago, two people saw something moving in the lake. They said that the animal was playing and rolling around in the water. Since then many people say they have seen the monster. Their descriptions are always the same. It looks like a dinosaur, with a very long neck and a small head. It has a big bump(肿块)on its back. People have tried to photograph the animal, but the pictures have not been very clear. Scientists don’t know whether there is a monster or not. Some say it may be a whale or a very large fish. Some think it’s a snake. Others say there’s nothing at all— nothing but people’s imagination. Maybe we’ll never know what’s in Loch Ness.What kind of story is talked about in this program?
| A．Romantic stories. | B．Mysteries. | C．Horror stories. | D．Comedies. |
Where did the stories happen?
| A． | B． | C． | D． |
Which sentence is TRUE about the two green children?
| A．They both enjoyed a long and happy life. |
| B．The girl’s eyes and skin were green all her life. |
| C．At first they spoke the same language as people in the small village did. |
| D．Maybe they hadn’t eaten enough for long before they reached the village. |
What does Nessie look like according to some witnesses?
What can we learn from the second story?
| A．Scientists are still not sure whether there is a monster or not in Loch Ness. |
| B．Loch Ness is very deep and warm lake in Scotland. |
| C．People have taken very clear pictures of Nessie. |
| D．In fact Nessie is a whale or a snake. |
This is a picture of a classroom（教室）. The classroom is big and clean（干净）. You can see a teacher’s desk, five desks and six chairs. You can see a girl and a boy.
Three books are on the teacher’s desk. A pencil case is on a desk. Two pens are in the pencil case. A schoolbag is behind a chair. A ball is on the floor.
The girl is Lucy Smith. She is eleven. The boy is Mike Miller. He is twelve. They are good friends. Their（他们的） teacher is Miss Green. She is not here.What is Lucy’s family name?
_____________________________________________________________.Where are the two pens?
______________________________________________________________.Is the ball on the desk?
______________________________________________________________.Are Mike and Lucy good friends?
______________________________________________________________.Who（谁）is their teacher?
______________________________________________________________.
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