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These days，Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so many after﹣school classes.Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university.Others are practicing sports so that they can compete and win.However，this doesn't only happen in China.
The Taylors are a typical American family.Life for Cathy Taylor's three children is very busy. "On most days after school，" Cathy says， "I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football training.Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons.Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities，but I believe these activities are important for my children's future.I really want them to be successful.However，the tired children don't get home until after 7：00 p.m.They have a quick dinner，and then it's time for homework.
Linda Miller，a mother of three，knows all about such stress. "In some families，competition starts very young and continues until the kids get older，" she says. "Mothers send their small kids to all kinds of classes.And they are always comparing them with other children.It's crazy.I don't think that's fair.Why don't they just let their kids be kids？People shouldn't push their kids so hard."
Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a child's development.Dr.Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. "Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves，too.Although it's normal to want successful children，it's even more important to have happy children."
（1）What's the common problem for Chinese and American families？
（2）What's Cathy Taylor's idea about so many after﹣school activities？
（3）What does Linda Miller think about after﹣school activities？
（4）What's Dr.Alice Green's opinion about afterschool activities？
Reading is fun!You can also analyze texts（文本）to learn more from the texts and about the texts.One way you can do this with fiction books，passages，or poems is by exploring their themes.
A theme is a central idea running throughout the text，connecting the characters and events.The writer may express his or her thoughts about humanity or a worldview through a theme.Themes can be ideas like friendship，bravery，love，honesty or family.Make sure you know what the writer is saying.
Sometimes，themes are hard to find out.First，the theme may not be able to be included in just one word like the examples above.There may also be more than one theme in the text.What's more，some themes are not presented in the words directly.You have to use clues in the texts to find them.
To start exploring the theme，first you need to make sure you've read the whole text.Since themes develop over time，you can't fully understand the underlying themes until the end of the text.Then，ask yourself to sum up（概括）the text and try to work out a "big idea".For example，did many characters resolve problems with their families？If there was only one small problem with a character's family，then "family" might not be the theme of the text.Finally，after finding out a "big idea"，go through the text to find examples that support this idea.You needn't repeat every detail of the story﹣a few key examples will be fine.
Now you are ready to explore the theme of a text!
| Exploring the （1） of a text |
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| Main points |
Detailed information |
| （2） is a theme？ |
● A theme is a （3） idea that connects the characters and events. ● The （4） thoughts are possibly expressed through the theme. |
| Why is it （5） to find the theme？ |
●You might not （6） the theme in just one word. ●There may also be more than one theme in the text. ● Some themes are not presented in a （7） way. |
| How can you explore the theme？ |
●Read the text till the （8） to fully understand the themes. ●Work out a "big idea" of the text by summing up the text. ●Find some key examples to （9） the "big idea".It's not （10） to repeat every detail. |
A US man has shown off a 14-year-old McDonald's hamburger that looks the same as the day he it.
David Whipple, from Utah, had originally(起初) planned to the burger for two months in order to show friends how its preservatives（防腐剂） would keep its appearance.
But, after accidentally leaving in his pocket for two years, Mr Whipple decided to keep the burger for even longer to see it could continue looking the same.
“It wasn't on purpose,” Mr. Whipple told US television show “The Doctors”.
“I was showing some how enzymes（酶）work and I thought a hamburger would be a . And I used it for a month and then about it. My wife didn't it until at least a year or two after that. And we pulled it out from the closet(衣柜) and said 'oh my gosh, I can't believe it looks the same way'.”
He now admits that he uses the burger to convince（说服） his grandchildren not to eat junk food from restaurants McDonalds.
“It's great for the grandkids to see. what happens with !” he said.
A．bought B．lost C．ate D．made
A．hide B．keep C．cook D．stay
A．the bag B．the coat C．the product D．preservatives
A．how soon B．how far C．how often D．how long
A．doctors B．students C．grandchildren D．friends
A．good idea B．junk food C．healthy food D．terrible idea
A．thought B．forgot C．ate D．talked
A．throw B．buy C．discover D．get
A．for example B．except C．and D．such as
A．fast food B．sea food C．McDonalds D．American restaurants
Last summer I spent two weeks in Singapore with my mother and my sister. Before this trip, I heard that Singapore is one of the most beautiful and cleanest countries in . I hoped that I would have an unforgettable time there. In fact, the trip was than I had expected.
Many places in Singapore us. First, we visited Singapore Zoo and Jurong Bird Park. the places are very large and many animals live there. So we had to a whole day seeing all of the animals. However, the most interesting was the Bird Show in Jurong Bird Park. We enjoyed the of the birds. The workers had trained the birds carefully and patiently for long they could dance, sing and even play basketball. At the end of the show, they sent the visitors a message that people’s awareness of protecting birds. I think it is a very helpful and practical of educating people about the nature protection.
Second, after spending a week in relaxing and visiting some tourist spots (旅游景点) in Singapore, my sister and I to attend a short-term English course because English is the official language in Singapore and we thought we would our English quickly. English was the only common language in this class, so all students there had to speak English during the lessons.
The trip in Singapore was truly a nice in my life. During the trip, I learned much about other countries’ lives, other people’s thoughts and I improved my English. , I have made some new friends who I am still keeping in touch and I hope that I will meet them again some day in China and tell them more about our country.
A．Africa B．Asia C．America D．Europe
A．worse B．longer C．faster D．greater
A．attracted B．affected C．attacked D．held
A．All B．Neither C．Both D．Each
A．take B．cost C．waste D．spend
A．accident B．event C．case D．report
A．births B．fights C．parties D．performances
A．so that B．in order to C．such that D．even though
A．cures B．prevents C．raises D．reduces
A．way B．road C．result D．street
A．refused B．stopped C．decided D．forgot
A．speak B．pass C．express D．improve
A．idea B．experience C．skill D．question
A．In addition B．As a result C．In fact D．At last
A．at B．with C．for D．of
Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle-school students in Australia are not allowed ____mobile phones during school hours.
Mobile phone used among children has become a ____ for the school years. Several children have got mobile phones ____ Christmas presents, and more students will want them. Marry Brown, a headmaster, ____ that mobile phone was a distraction (分心事) to students during school hours and it also gave teachers so ____trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were ____ saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat (作弊) during exams. Some schools had tried to ban (禁止) mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch ____ their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school. They also said they were ____ lost and were a distraction for students. Many people say that they understand ____ parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use ___ mobile phones.A. to carry B. carrying C. carry
A. matter B. problem C. question
A. on B. for C. as
A. says B. said C. say
A. much B. many C. a lot of
A. too B. also C. either
A. for B. to C. with
A. easy B. hard C. easily
A. why B. how C.what
A. his B. their C. our
A mind map is basically a tool that connects information around a central subject.It can help you make a knowledge bank to solve problems.A student recently said， "I thought mind mapping would take a lot of time to do but in fact it saves me time.（1）
How to make a mind map？Now follow these steps for making wonderful mind maps.
（2 ） Why？Because starting in the center lets your brain spread out in all directions and express itself more freely and naturally.
Use a picture for your central idea.Why？Because a picture is worth a thousand words and helps you use your imagination.（3） It helps get your attention and makes you work excitedly!
Connect your main branches （分支） to the central picture and connect your second﹣and﹣third﹣level branches to the first and second levels，etc.Why？Because your brain works by connection（4） If you connect the branches，you will understand and remember a lot more easily.
Use one key word every line.Why？Because every single key word can make you learn more clearly and easily.
（5） Why？Because each picture，just like the central picture，is also worth a thousand words.So，if you have 10 pictures in your mind map，they are already worth 10，000 words of notes.
Try to use more colors.Why？Because colors are as exciting to your brain as pictures.Color adds great energy to your creative thinking，and is fun!
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意通顺、内容完整。
A.Start in the center of a page.
B.Use pictures as many as possible.
C.A central picture is more interesting.
D.I don't have to read my notes over and over again.
E.It likes to connect two，or three，or four things together.
In China, very few children make pocket money, _ _, in western countries, most kids make pocket money by themselves. They make money in many different __ . When kids are very young, their parents help them sell the fruits of their own trees to neighbours. Kids may also help __ _ do housework to make money at home. When they_ _ sixteen, they can make money by sending newspapers or by working in fast food restaurants, during the summer holidays.
There are many _ __ of making pocket money by kids themselves. First of all, they learn the _of money by working hard so that they will not waste any. Secondly, they learn to __ money to buy things they need or want, such as books, pencils, movies and even clothes they like. Thirdly, they learn to_ _ the daily life problems by helping their parents or others. Making pocket money is _ for children when they grow up. That is why parents encourage their kids to make pocket money.
A．Also B．Anyway C．However D．Besides
A．ways B．levels C．homes D．countries
A．teachers B．friends C．parents D．neighbours
A．get B．have C．catch D．reach
A．really B．hardly C．properly D．especially
A．choices B．advantages C．problems D．lessons
A．fun B．value C．message D．purpose
A．count B．waste C．manage D．change
A．give up B．look up C．deal with D．meet with
A．helpful B．careful C．beautiful D．successful
When I was 5 years old, I went to the USA with my mom. I can still remember the first Halloween holiday I had in the USA.
On Halloween, we paid a visit to a pumpkin farm in the morning. Each of us （bring） a pumpkin to school. I used the pumpkin to make a lantern
had two triangle (三角的) eyes and a scary
. In the afternoon, we put on the Halloween costumes（化妆服） and went on parade(游行) in school. Some of the costumes were nice, but some of them looked scary. I chose to wear a suit of Superman’s clothes.
I did a lot of things on that day, but the part I liked best was “trick or treat” in the evening.
After dinner, I went outside with an empty bag. I (hope) to get a lot of candies from people. At first, I was a little
, so when I knocked at the door, my heart was
(beat) very fast. A lady came out, and I said
(careful) to her, “Trick or treat”. My voice was very low, and even I myself could hardly hear it. To my
, the lady was so kind to give me two candy bars. I was so
, thanked the lady and moved on. I couldn’t remember how many houses I visited, but I could remember how many candies I got – I got 91 pieces of candy that day. I was so proud of
(I).
What a happy Halloween I had! And I wish that we could have a Halloween every month!
完形填空（共15小题；每小题１分，计15分）
China is a great country with over 5,000 years of history. There are many places of interest which millions of tourists from all over the world every year. Some of them are fantastic lakes, beautiful mountains and long rivers.
Many mountains, Mount Tai, Mount Emei and Mount Hua, are very famous. People go to Mount Tai to see the sunrise. the rivers the Yangtze River is the longest one and the second one is the Yellow River. They are the birthplaces of cultures.
Have you the love story about Xu Xian and White Snake? It is said that the story on the West Lake. The West Lake is the most fantastic place that I have ever visited. It in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains. Many tourist attractions there are well visiting, such as the Sudi Causeway, the Broken Bridge and the Leifeng Pagoda. The scenery is attractive that visitors often lose themselves in it.
The West Lake has become some beautiful poems as well as its special scenery. These poems were by Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo. , the surrounding area of the West Lake is the of the famous Dragon Well Tea.
Have you been to the West Lake? If not, look for a chance to go to the fantastic place！
A．attract B．attack C．awake D．arrange
A．in addition B．such as C．instead of D．because of
A．Between B．Among C．In D．Beyond
A．tallest B．shortest C．longest D．farthest
A．American B．English C．Japanese D．Chinese
A．thought of B．heard of C．talked of D．heard from
A．rose B．heard C．told D．happened
A．lies B．sits C．loves D．loses
A．worthless B．possible C．special D．worth
A．too B．such C．so D．very
A．famous for B．famous as C．popular with D．interested in
A．sung B．cheered C．chosen D．written
A．Besides B．But C．And D．While
A．home B．village C．town D．country
A．never B．yet C．ever D．just
完形填空 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从下面四个答案中选择可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。（本大题共10分，每小题1分）
Christmas will come soon. The radio stations（广播电台） are playing Christmas music, and the stores very busy. People are doing their Christmas shopping. Many families have got Christmas trees their homes already.
At this time of the year people make or presents(礼物) for their families. Lisa is going to buy a new book for her elder sister. Her elder sister likes .
Her families usually get together Christmas Day. Her elder sister lives in another city far away, she always comes by plane. is going to arrive on Christmas Eve. Then Lisa is going to put a in the living room, and put the presents under the tree. They don’t open them until Christmas . They are very to receive（收到） presents.
A．be B．are C．is D．have
A．to B．at C．from D．on
A．bring B．play C．take D．buy
A．swimming B．shopping C．reading D．have
A．on B．in C．at D．of
A．so B．then C．but D．and
A．He B．It C．They D．She
A．book B．Christmas tree C．chair D．desk
A．evening B．afternoon C．morning D．night
A．busy B．happy C．sad D．kind
完形填空.（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
Yoga（瑜伽）is a kind of sport. It's very around the world now. Everyone can do yoga. It's good both men and women.
Why do more and more people yoga? It's hard to say. The short answer is that yoga helps you fit. For many people, this answer is enough, if you have an interest in it,there's more.
People want to live a long life. They also want to be . It is a good way to exercise. So more and more people like this kind of . Yoga is a Sanskrit（梵文）word and it means"to join together". There are parts（部分）in yoga: exercise, breathing, and thinking. If you do in yoga, it can you peace（平和）and help you feel less stressed（有压力）．
A．easy B．surprising C．popular D．interesting
A．in B．for C．with D．at
A．see B．like C．hate D．make
A．take B．make C．turn D．keep
A．so B．but C．or D．because
A．strong B．warm C．busy D．poor
A．sport B．meeting C．trip D．movie
A．many B．two C．few D．three
A．good B．well C．bad D．nice
A．take B．bring C．find D．Get
完形填空。本题有10小题，每小题1分，共计10分）
In China, there are a lot of traditional festivals like Spring Festival, Mid-autumn Day and Tomb-sweeping Day. Mid-autumn Day is very popular. __ that day, Chinese people usually get together and ___ moon cakes. The moon cakes are round __ usually have some meat or nuts in it. They also eat nice food and drink some juice. After that, they often ____ _ TV. Today is –Mid-autumn Day, in my family, my father is ___ _ his car, he will drive to work tomorrow. He loves his __ _ very much. My mother is looking at the moon, and ___ me a story of Chang’e. She likes the big moon. My sister Lingling is ___ __ her American friend Jenny. Jenny is 14 years old, too. She is now in New York in ___ _ with her parents. She is telling ____ _ what she is doing on Mid-autumn Day. We all love our Mid-autumn Day.
A．In B．At C．On D．For
A．drink B．has C．eat D．cut
A．but B．or C．so D．and
A．see B．watch C．look D．talk
A．opening B．driving C．washing D．sweeping
A．cat B．son C．moon cakes D．car
A．saying B．speaking C．talking D．telling
A．calling B．using C．connecting D．sending
A．China B．America C．England D．Canada
A．him B．her C．their D．our
完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
The Great Wall of China has a history of over two thousand years. It runs from the east to the west in North China. It is about 6,300 kilometers . It is often called “ Ten-thousand-Li Great Wall”. It is one of the “ Seven ” of the ancient world.
The Great Wall is wide enough for ten men to walk . Horses can also run along it, too. The Great Wall stones and bricks（砖）. There are huge stones on side and on the highest part. But now some sections（部分） of it are worn out.
There are tall watch-towers along the Great Wall. Once upon time, the soldiers kept watching the enemies（敌人） in the watch-towers day and nght. They made on the towers to each other when the enemies came.
Nowadays we don’t use the Great Wall to keep away the enemies any more. It is a famous place of to all the people in the world. Every year people come to visit it form all over the world.
A．wide B．tall C．long D．high
A．wonderfully B．Wonderful C．Wonder D．Wonders
A．side by side B．one by one C．one after another D．step by step
A．was made of B．was made from C．was made in D．was made into
A．both B．all C．each D．every
A．an B．a C．the D．/
A．electricity B．a kite C．a face D．fire
A．tell B．talk C．speak D．reply
A．interesting B．interest C．interested D．interests
A．thousand B．a few thousands C．thousands of D．thousand of
完型填空。（每小题1.5分，共15分）
根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
Every spring, London hosts the Chelsea Flower Show. It is one of the most popular garden and flower shows in the world. People show off their creativity with trees and flowers. Different kinds of shaped and styled gardens during the show time. In one show, you can see a garden hung in the air. In , the whole garden is made out of plasticine! (橡皮泥) The colorful gardens show Britain’s joy of gardening. Up and down the country, people shape and style their gardens. If a home doesn’t have a garden, people will rent a piece of land gardening and growing fruit and vegetables.
But you don’t have to be good at gardening. Anyone can do it including kids. Kids can brooms(扫帚) for buckets（水桶）and help water the plants. This is in Britain, helping with “housework” includes the garden.
My dad was the “master” of the garden. He often asked me to help him with the tasks. He would mow the lawn（修剪草坪） I would water our trees and plants.
Compared with indoor , gardening is very relaxing. The smooth sounds of water, wind and singing birds make gardening a favorite activity. You feel pride as you see a small seed(种子) grow a soft, colorful flower. This teaches us the skills of patience and dedication(奉献): two useful skills for .
A．will be built B．must be seen C．would be planted D．can be seen
A．the other B．another C．others D．other
A．using as B．used as C．using for D．used for
A．change B．buy C．make D．get
A．why B．because C．how D．what
A．outdoors B．outdoor C．indoor D．indoors
A．while B．but C．so D．until
A．homework B．schoolwork C．housework D．farming
A．into B．in C．to D．for
A．study B．life C．people D．Country
完形填空 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择能填入相应空白处的最佳答案。(10分)
What are the British like when they learn languages?
______ is said that the British are the worst language learners in Europe(欧洲) —62 percent of them can’t speak _____ other language except(除了) their own! ______38 percent of them speak at least one foreign language, only18 percent speak two.
Learning a foreign language is not ________ at school in Britain; children start studying a foreign language at 11 and many ________ completely at 14. So why don’t young people_________ studying languages at school?
The government is now looking at different ways to _______ language learning. One idea is to start much ______and introduce foreign languages when kids are five. ______idea is to give school children more choice—they can choose to study their favorite language.
It may be difficult to_______ people’s attitude(态度) to learning languages but the government has decided to have a try!A. That B. It C. This
A. any B. no C. some
A. As B. When C. While
A. popular B. good C. interesting
A. wake up B. turn up C. give up
A. look for B. go on C. set up
A. stop B. improve C. find
A. younger B. sooner C. slower
A. Other B. One C. Another
A. choose B. take C. change
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