There are only 24 hours in a day，and usually about a third of that is spent sleeping.So is it possible to make use of this time and learn a new skill or even a language？In other words，is sleep learning possible？
Many studies have found that a basic form of learning called conditioning can happen during sleep.In a 2012 study published in the magazine Nature Neuroscience，for example，Israeli researchers found that people can learn to connect sounds with smells during sleep.The scientists played a tone to sleeping study participants while putting some rotten（腐烂的）fish beside their beds.Once awake when hearing the tone.The people held their breath in anticipation of a bad smell.
"This was a dear finding showing participants formed new memories during sleep， " said Andrillon，a scientist in this held.
Although the now memory was implicit （暗示性的），it could influence how people behave，researchers found in a 2014 study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.In that research，after spending a night in a room full of cigarette（香烟） smell mixed with rotten eggs or fish，smokers use fewer cigarettes.
Andrillon and his team members have found that learning in sleep can also go beyond simple conditioning.In their 2017 study published in Nature Communications，participants were able to pick out sound features that they had heard during sleep.
Learning abilities in sleep may spread to learning of words.In a study published in Current Biology，researchers played pairs of made﹣up words and their supposed meanings like "guga" means elephant，to sleep participants.After this，when awake，the participants did better in picking the right translation of made﹣up words in a multi﹣choice test.
So far，research suggests it may be possible to learn about the tone and pronunciation of a language or even the meaning of words while sleeping，although it is to a weaker level than what we do during the day without noticing.
（1）What is the main purpose of the text？
A.To show that sleep learning is possible.
B.To study how to make use of sleep learning.
C.To report some famous research findings.
D.To prove sleep learning is implicit and weak.
（2）What does the phrase ''new memories'' in the third paragraph refer to（指的是）？
A.Connection between participants and scientists.
B.Connection between sounds and smells.
C.The tone's influence on the rotten fish.
D.The rotten eggs' influence on cigarettes.
（3）What is the main idea of the last two paragraphs？
A.Sleep can do good to learning.
B.Language learning can happen in sleep.
C.People learn in sleep in a different language.
D.Sleep learning is better than daytime learning.
About art
Art is a vast subject，including all kinds of pictures and sculptures.This book introduces 32 works by some of the world's most famous artists.This is only a small selection，but it reveals（揭示） huge differences in what artists do.
Why make art？
Artists make art for many reasons.Sometimes，they just want to create something beautiful.But hundreds of years ago﹣ when many people couldn't read﹣ paintings were often designed to illustrate stories.
Very grand paintings were usually made to order，for wealthy clients who wanted to impress people.More recently，artists have begun to paint to express their own feelings or explore ideas.
About this book
The pictures reproduced in this book were painted over the last 500 years.They are arranged（排列） in order of date，so you can see how ideas about art have changed over time.If you would like to see more art，there is lots on the Internet﹣ ﹣just follow the links recommended throughout the book.If you can，visit an art gallery too，so you can experience seeing the"real thing".
（1）Why are the works introduced in the book？
A.To tell readers huge differences in what artists do.
B.To offer readers all kinds of pictures and sculptures.
C.To share every famous artists life story with readers.
D.To introduce a number of works from an artist to readers.
（2）The works in the book are arranged in order of .
A.size
B.space
C.time
D.importance
（3）The passage above mainly .
A.gives an introduction to the book
B.shows the size of each part in the book
C.shows the number of the artists in the book
D.gives the reasons to order paintings in the book
You might have seen beautiful rainbows in the sky before.They form when sunlight falls on water drops in the air.But in fact，moonlight can also create rainbows in the same way.They are called "moonbows".They are similar to rainbows，but they are created by moonlight instead of direct sunlight.
Moonbows are rarer than rainbows.Different weather and astronomical （天文学的）conditions have to be just right for moonbows to be created.
The moon has to be very low in the sky — only 42 degrees from the horizon （地平线）.The moon period has to be a full moon or nearly full.The sky must be very dark for a moonbow to be watched clearly — any bright light can obscure it.Water drops must appear in the air in the opposite direction of the moon.
Moonbows appear on the opposite side of the moon and usually look white to the human eye.This is because their colors are not bright enough to be noticed by the human eye.It is possible，however，to view the colors in a moonbow using long exposure （长时间曝光）photography.
Moonbows more often appear in some locations around the world.Most of these locations usually have waterfalls，which create thin fog in the air.Some of these locations are the Yosemite National Park in California and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in Kentucky，US；Victoria Falls on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe；and Waimea in Hawaii，US.
Moonbows do really happen.So at a certain time and a certain place，when a moonbow happens to appear，you can't miss it if you' re right there.
（1）According to the first two paragraphs，moonbows are .
A.created by sunlight
B.much easier to find
C.seen during the day
D.more difficult to form
（2）Which of the following can be the conditions for a moonbow to form？
A.A half moon hangs high in the bright sky.
B.A full moon is 50 degrees from the horizon.
C.A nearly full moon hangs low in the dark sky.
D.Water drops are in the opposite direction of the sun.
（3）What does the underlined word "obscure "in paragraph 3 probably mean？
A.cover.
B.drop.
C.connect.
D.produce.
（4）What is paragraph 5 mainly about？
A.Conditions of moonbows.
B.Background of moonbows.
C.Locations of moonbows.
D.Development of moonbows.
When we talk about the UK，what will you think of？Big Ben，Downing Street and Tower Bridge are always our hot topics（话题）.But there are many other facts about the UK.Come and see!
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The most popular museum is the British Museum in London. Over six million people visit it every year.It is open from 10：00 a.m to 5：00 p.m.But on Friday，the closing time is 8：30 p.m. |
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The River Severn starts in Wales and flows （流） through western England.It's well known for the Severn Bore一a tall wave （波浪）of water that regularly （定期地） flows up the river from the sea. |
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Hungry？Beef and chicken are tasty，fruit and vegetables are healthy，and sandwiches are simple.Short of money？The cheapest food is fish and chips （炸鱼薯条）.And it's delicious. |
（1）When can we visit the British Museum？
A.At 9：00 a.m，Monday.
B.At 10：30 a.m，Tuesday.
C.At 9：30 p.m，Friday.
（2）What is the River Severn famous for？
A.Its tall wave of water.
B.Its beautiful riverbank.
C.Its deep river bed.
（3）The reading material（材料） above is most probably .
A.a business plan
B.a travel guide
C.a science report
When your town has winter，the earth's axis（轴） is pointing away from the sun.Your town doesn't get as much light or heat from the sun.The days are shorter and colder.
Winter and summer happen because the earth is tilted（倾斜） as it revolves around the sun.The northern end of the earth's axis points towards the sun in summer.You have more hours of light in summer.Your part of the earth is towards the sun for more hours each day.When the part of the earth where you live is towards the sun，you have hotter days.In winter，when your part of the earth points away from the sun，you have colder days.
You have learned about winter and summer.There are two more seasons in the year.One comes after winter and before summer.The other season comes after summer and before winter.Can you name them？That's right.Spring comes between winter and summer and autumn comes after summer but before winter.
The four seasons are spring，summer，autumn and winter.Spring and autumn are opposite seasons.Which season do you like best？
You have thought about the four seasons of the year.Each season is different.The seasons are made by the northern end of the axis pointing towards or away from the sun.
Your part of the world gets more heat from the sun when the northern end of the axis points to the sun.When the axis points away from the sun，you get less heat.Now you know why winter is colder than summer.The axis is pointing away from the sun in winter.It is pointing towards the sun in summer.
（1）What does the underlined word "revolves" in paragraph 2 mean？
A.Moves.
B.Turns.
C.Jumps.
D.Sites.
（2）What is the passage mainly about？
A.How four seasons happen.
B.How the weather changes.
C.When the earth's axis points towards the sun.
D.When the earth's axis points away from the sun.
（3）Where does the passage probably come from？
A.A film guide.
B.A storybook.
C.A science magazine.
D.A book review.
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（1）How long should the workers at Isabella Hotel work in a day？
A.For three hours.
B.For seven hours.
C.For eight hours.
（2）What will Isabella Hotel provide for the workers？
A.400 dollars a month.
B.Two free days a week.
C.All meals for free.
You must have many hobbies，reading，painting and so on.One day，you happen to see a poster，"World Book Day".Interested，you stop and read the poster.
Hello and welcome to World Book Day |
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Celebrate reading for pleasure in your school—all year round! |
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Word Book Day is here to change lives through a love of books and shared reading，and bring books to the children who need them most.World Book Day an excellent chance for everyone to celebrate the joy of reading. ●Share A Story Live—our exciting digital events programme，beaming authors（作家）straight into your school. ●World Book Day Book Club—a new online reading community. ●Raising money，raising reader—our fundraising ideas to help us change lives through reading. ●Share A Story Corner—stories to encourage families to read together. |
Happy World Book Day! For up﹣to﹣date information，visit our website worldbookday.com! |
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（1）World Book Day is a special day for people to .
A.celebrate the joy of reading
B.change lives by raising money
C.meet famous authors at home
D.enjoy writing in local communities
（2）According to the poster，if you want to read stores with your parents，you can join .
A.Share A Story Live
B.Share A Story Corner
C.World Book Day Book Club
D.Raising money，raising readers
（3）The designer uses words and pictures in the poster to .
A.catch readers' attention
B.encourage families to write books
C.help readers form reading habits
D.recommend different types of books
Moderation（自我调节）
Pay attention to how you lead your life most of the time.A healthy lifestyle is one that doesn't take extremes（极端）as a way of life.Be moderate in what you do.
Eat well
It is important to pay attention to both what you eat and how you eat.As Socrates said ： " You should eat to live；not live to eat." A different diet（饮食）with vegetables and fresh fruits is good for the brain.Also take time off for meals.
Exercise
Students must know the value of exercise because it plays a necessary part in counterbalancing（抵消）the stress（压力）responses produced in our bodies by having to meet exams.
Sleep
Students are getting less and less of sleep which might lead to more stress.The hours of sleep before midnight are thought to be the most helpful.For this reason students must re﹣regulate their body clock and go to bed and get up at regular time.
Express yourself
The way students feel about their work and other issues in their life plays a huge part in how they deal with stress.It is advisable that students should be realistic whatever happens in their lives.
To sum up，studies are really very important，but never at the expense（代价）of students' physical and mental wellbeing.Besides，if students feel well they will be ready to face the challenges（挑战） of exams alive and kicking.
（1）What food is good for the brain according to paragraph two？
A.Vegetables and fruits.
B.Hamburgers and meat.
C.Rice and noodles.
（2）When is the best time for a student to go to sleep？
A.At 7：00 p.m.
B.At 10：00 p.m.
C.At 1：00 a.m.
（3）Where can we most probably read this article？
A.In a tour guide.
B.On a web page for tips.
C.In a daily newspaper.
（4）What's the best title of the reading？
A.Stress in part of students' lives.
B.A healthy mind in a healthy body.
C.Prepare for your exams with a healthy body and mind.
Chinese is mainly divided into 13 dialects（方言）and these dialects can be further divided into many kinds of local dialects.Putonghua （or Mandarin） the predominant dialect，is spoken by over 70% of the population and is one of the 6 official languages of the United Nations.Within these large dialect groups，there are small groups，many of which are difficult to understand.In Fujian，for example，people living 10 kilometres away from one another can be speaking different Min dialects.
Putonghua.It is the mother dialect of Chinese living in northern China and Sichuan Province.It is called Guoyu in some parts of China，like Hong Kong，Macao（澳门）and Taiwan.It is known in English as Mandarin Chinese，or Standard Chinese.
Wu.Spoken in Shanghai，most of Zhejiang and the southern parts of Jiangsu and Anhui.Wu is made up of hundreds of different of spoken forms.
Hakka/Kejia.Hakka is widely spoken in Fujian.Taiwan，and some countries in Southeast Asia.
Min.It is spoken in Fujian，Taiwan，and Southeast Asia.Min group is the most diverse（多样的），with many different spoken forms used in neighbouring countries.
Yue.It is spoken in Guangdong，Hong Kong，Macao，Taiwan，all over Southeast Asia and by many Chinese living abroad.
（1）What does the underlined word "predominant" mean？
A.More beautiful.
B.More special.
C.More interesting.
D.More common.
（2）What do you know about Putonghua after reading this passage？
A.It is used by a small group of people in China.
B.It is spoken only by people in Mainland China.
C.It is included in the official languages of the United Nations.
D.It is the mother dialect of people living in southern China.
（3）Based on he passage，which of the following is true？
A.Most people in Anhui speak Kejia.
B.Wu is the local dialect of Shanghai.
C.Yue has the most different spoken forms.
D.Most people in Hong Kong speak Min.
On the bottom of most plastic packaging（包装），there's a small triangle （三角）with a letter or a number written inside.These little symbols are not easy to be noticed，but are really important.They tell you what kind of plastic it is and whether it can be recycled or not.
Can it be recycled？ |
Types of Plastic |
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This is the plastic that you often see on supermarket shelves!It's used to make plastic water bottles and biscuit boxes. |
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HDPE is a stronger type of plastic.It is what milk bottles are made of. |
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LDPE is a very soft plastic which is not easily broken.It is what shopping bags are made of. |
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This plastic is often seen in our daily life.You'll probably have seen it as those cheap white cups you get hot drinks in，or as takeaway food packaging. |
（1）Which is a stronger type of plastic？
A.PET.
B.HDPE.
C.LDPE.
D.PS.
（2）Which of the following uses PET plastic？
A.Milk bottles.
B.Hot drink white cups.
C.Drinking water bottles.
D.Takeaway food packaging.
（3）What is the purpose of this article？
A.To introduce types of plastic.
B.To display reusable items.
C.To explain recycling methods.
D.To recommend shopping bags.
An amazing theme park：Happy valley
Location |
Gift shop and snack bar |
• In Overseas Chinese Town，Shenzhen City，Guangdong Province. |
• Lots of books，T﹣shirts and toys. • You will love our ice cream and fresh fruit juice. |
Tickets |
How to get there |
• All﹣day ticket of Happy Valley： ￥180/person. • Night ticket of Happy Valley： ￥60/person. valid （有效的） between 18：30 and 22：00. • Ticket of Happy Train： ￥40/person. • Tickets of Happy Valley + Happy Train：￥200/person. • Tickets are free to the people over 70 and under 3. |
• By tourist bus No.1 running between Luohu Railway Station and Happy Valley. • By bus No.20，21，26，27，then get off at Window of the World Station and walk for about 3 minutes to Happy Valley. • By subway Line 1 （running between 06：30 ﹣ 23：30），get off at the stop of Window of the World Station and leave from Exit A，then walk for about 3 minutes to Happy Valley. |
Groups
• School groups are welcome on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. • The theme park is also available to rent （租用） for birthday parties. • The park is totally accessible （可到达的） to people with disabilities. • Visit us on the website to place your order for a group in advance. |
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（1）How many kinds of ways to get to the theme park are talked about in the passage？
A.3.
B.4.
C.5.
D.6.
（2）Which of the following statements is true according to the passage？
A.On Tuesdays and Thursdays，school groups are welcome.
B.Birthday parties can be held in the theme park at 23：30.
C.You can get to the park by tourist bus No.21.
D.A person in a wheelchair can visit the park.
（3）How much should a couple with a child under 3 pay for the All﹣day tickets？
A. ￥ 540.
B. ￥ 360.
C. ￥ 600.
D. ￥ 120.
（4）What cannot be bought in the gift shop and snack bar？
A.Books.
B.T﹣shirts.
C.Toys.
D.Fruits.
（5）Where can we possibly find this kind of information？
A.In a story book.
B.In a travel brochure （手册）.
C.In a language book.
D.In a magazine.
The city of music
Vienna is a beautiful old city on the River Danube in the center of Europe.It's the capital city of Austria and the center of European classical music.In the eighteenth century a lot of musicians came to study and work in Vienna.
In the Strauss family，there were two composers（作曲家）called Johann Strauss：the father and the son.The father，Johann Strauss he elder，wrote and played music for traditional dances，called the waltz.His dance music made him famous all over Europe.The son，Johann Strauss the younger，was also very successful and popular.He wrote over 150 waltzes.In 1867 he wrote The Blue Danube waltz.
Mozart was another very important composer.He was born in Austria in 1756.Before he was six，he played not only the piano but also the violin.His family took him around Europe and he gave concerts in many cities.He wrote hundreds of pieces of music.But he became very poor and died in 1791 when he was only thirty﹣five.Like Johann Strauss，father and son he was a great European musician，and many people still think his music is perfect.
（1）Where is Vienna？
A.In Australia.
B.In Austria.
C.In America.
（2）Who wrote The Blue Danube waltz？
A.Johann Strauss the younger.
B.Johann Strauss the elder.
C.Mozart.
（3）What kind of music does the waltz belong to？
A.Blues music.
B.Country music.
C.Classical music.
（4）When was Mozart born？
A.In 1867.
B.In 1791.
C.in 1756.
We are what we eat.From high﹣calorie meals to low﹣fat lunches，much of our health depends on what we eat.We know about the benefits（益处） of eating fittingly for our physical health，but food，and cooking it，is proving to be good for our mental（心理的） health as well.
Some people are now supporting the therapeutic value of cooking food.It's not just about the end result but also the experience someone goes through.Dr Mark Salter，a consultant psychiatrist，told the BBC： "Baking and cooking are good therapies.They help patients develop planning skills，short﹣term memories and social skills—lack（缺乏） of which may lead to mental illness."
TV chef（大厨） and author Nadiya Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind.She loves to bake and became the champion of the TV show，The Great British Bake Off.She says that "Baking's always been about therapy...It's never really been about the cake." And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialization and mental health.
Certainly，creating some delicious food takes our mind off things and gives us something to do，helping us get through the recent lockdown.People have said that mixing dough（生面团）to make bread，for example，has given them a sense of calm and control.Research has shown that doing creative tasks，like cooking，makes us feel happier.Nicole Farmer，who studies how food influences our biology，behavior and mental health，told BBC online that "Cooking represents the human experience of food，and growing people through food，so there is no doubt it can bring us timely positive feelings."
Of course，cooking can be a very sociable activity and sharing the end result，a rewarding experience.Hopefully，as we start to mix with friends and family again，we can enjoy the benefits once more and put us all in the right state of mind.
（1）What is baking in Nadiya Hussain's eyes？
A.It's helpful for our mind.
B.It's a kind of TV programme.
C.It's always about the cake.
D.It's a tool for physical health.
（2）Creative tasks can help people get through the lockdown because they .
A.give people a lasting sense of calm and peace
B.mark the start of the experience of cooking food
C.make people feel more confident and stronger
D.help people take their mind off unhappy things
（3）Which of the following is right according to the passage？
A.Dr Mark Salter is a consultant psychiatrist of the BBC.
B.Hussain once got the first prize for her books on baking.
C.The Great British Bake Off is a TV show about cooking.
D.Nicole Farmer is a British scientist who studies biology.
（4）What is the article trying to convince（使确信） the reader of？
A.Eating fittingly for physical health.
B.Enjoying the course of cooking.
C.Sharing delicious food with others.
D.Developing our planning skills.
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A.you have to work all day long
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C.you can work in Britain's best café
D.you can work with your family members
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A.A model.
B.A support worker.
C.A trainee hairdresser.
D.A Coffee Beans cafe worker.
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According to a recent survey by Xinhua Research Center，Chinese people prefer buying local brands over foreign brands.The first China Brand Day fell on May 10.2017.A lot of activities take place to help Chinese brands develop across the country on that day every year.Let's take a look at the results of the survey.
In the past， "Made in China" made people think of cheap and poor quality（质量差的）products.But that seems to be changing.Chinese people show a lot of interest in low price，good quality and creative design（设计）.Experts say Chinese brands will continue to be more popular over the next 10 years.
根据短文和图表内容，选择最佳答案。
（1）Xinhua Research Center did a survey about .
A.prices
B.quality
C.brands
D.design
（2）32% of Chinese people don't care about brands in .
A.food
B.medicine and health care
C.bags and cases
D .poor﹣quality products
（3） of Chinese people prefer local bags and cases.
A.10%
B.22%
C.31%
D.47%
（4）Chinese people choose local brands because of the following except .
A.fine materials
B.good quality
C.creative design
D.low prices
（5）From the passage，we can know .
A. "Made in China" is popular among Chinese people all the time
B.foreign brands will not be accepted by Chinese people in ten years
C.only 10%of Chinese people prefer foreign food while others hate it
D .many activities are organized to help Chinese brands to develop on China Brand Day
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