Dogs are very sociable(合群的) animals.When owners go out and leave their dogs alone,the dogs get worried and upset.Dogs should be trained to be their own while still young instead of when they are older and set in their ways.When owners are not around,they should provide some toys for their dogs to play with.Leaving the radio or television turned on might also provide relaxing background noise.
Howling(嚎叫) is a form of communication.Dogs do it to tell one another where they are.Some dogs howl when they are lonely,while others do it when greeting strangers whom they are seeing for the first time.Some even howl to music and do this because it is fun.
When it comes to training dogs,giving rewards(奖赏) is a far better way than using punishment.Food makes an excellent reward,and if they do not respond(反应) to this,owners should try touching.Dogs like being touched by owners very much.Words of praise work well too,but not as well as food or touch.It helps if owners spend more time with their dogs.
(1)When should dogs be trained to be on their own?
A.When they are born.
B.When they are young.
C.When they are worried.
D.When they are older.
(2)Why should the owners leave the television turned on when they are not at home?
A.Because they think their dogs like watching TV.
B.Because they think watching TV helps to train dogs.
C.Because they want to make their dogs feel less worried.
D.Because they want their dogs to learn some skill from TV programs.
(3)What is the second paragraph of the passage mainly about?
A.Dogs howl to music.
B.Dogs howl to tell where they are.
C.Dogs howl to communicate.
D.Dogs howl to show they are lonely.
(4)According to this passage,which of the following isn't a good way to train dogs?
A.Punishing the dogs.
B.Spending more time with the dogs.
C.Giving rewards to the dogs.
D.Giving words of praise to the dogs.
In the eyes of many foreigners,Chinese are the best hosts and the worst guests in the world.And western hosts sometimes look rude(粗鲁的)in the eyes of Chinese guests.It is because the guest﹣host relationship in China is quite different from that in some western countries.
In China,guests are almost like gods.Whenever I enter a Chinese friend's home,there is always fruit on the table for me,and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water.In the west,generally the guest is not a god.Acting according to the host's way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest.
My wife's mother,a very kind Chinese lady,doesn't smoke.When I see some of her guests smoking in her house,as a non﹣smoker,I feel unhappy.Usually,I want to stop them directly,but I must realize that in China,to be a good host,she must not do that.
In most North American homes,if you are a guest,and the hosts are not smokers,you should not smoke in their house.At the very least,you should ask,"Is it OK if I smoke?"But don't be surprised if they say,"No,you can't smoke."In my culture,if you smoke in their house,you are a bad guest,but if they don't allow you to smoke in their house,they are not rude hosts.
In a word,no matter where you are,the best way to be a good guest is to adapt to(适应)the habits of your hosts.
(1)When a western guest visits a Chinese family,he often .
A.buys some fruit
B.brings a cup of tea
C. smokes
D. feels like a god
(2)What will the writer probably say if a guest wants to smoke in his house?
A. Let's smoke together.
B. Sorry, you can't smoke here.
C. Smoking is a bad habit.
D. It's OK if you smoke here.
(3)What can be learned from the passage?
A.A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B.Where there is a will,there is a way.
C.When in Rome,do as the Romans do.
D.Actions speak louder than words.
(4)What is the best title of the passage?
A.The Best Hosts
B.The Best Guests
C.Different Cultures in Different Countries
D.Different Guest﹣host Relationships in Different Cultures
Do you find it difficult to put down your mobile phone?
If yes, you're not alone. These days, many people are facing the stress in the use of mobile phones. They reach for their mobile phones when they wake up in the morning, and keep checking their social media apps to get the latest updates(更新).
A report from Google shows that 70 percent of people don't want to spend much time on their phones. This is why Google introduced an app called Dashboard for the new Android operating system(安卓操作系统). This new app includes functions(功能) that help users manage the time. For example, users can see how many times they've unlocked their phone, how many times they've checked their social media apps, and how much time they spend on each app every day.
Once the users see this information, they'll be able to make some changes. With the App Timer(计时) function, users can set a time limit for how long they can use each app for every day. After they've hit the limit, they won't be able to use the app until the next day. And with another function, the app gets incoming calls silent when the user puts the phone face down.
If people truly want to make full use of their free time instead of losing hours on their phones, these new functions are just one way of doing that.
After all, who needs to use an app to stop you from using other apps? The easiest answer would be just to use your willpower.
(1)Where does the users' stress come from?
A. Too many updates of the apps.
B. Too many functions of the apps.
C. Too much information they receive.
D. Too much time they spend on the phone.
(2)Which of the following is NOT included in Dashboard's functions?
A. It stops the users from using their willpower.
B. It checks how much time the users spend on apps.
C. It lists how many times the users have unlocked the phone.
D. It shows how many times the users have checked social media apps.
(3)What does the underlined word "limit" in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. 目的
B. 标准
C. 许可
D. 限制
(4)Which picture shows the phone gets incoming calls silent?
(5)What does the writer think of Dashboard?
A. It's design is perfect.
B. It may be helpful to some people.
C. It needs more functions.
D. It has too many functions.
Canada shares the longest international border(边界)in the world with the USA,which is8,891 km long.The longest part of the border is shared with the US state,Alaska,and it is about 2,475 km long.Here is more information about Canada.
Geography |
★the largest waterfalls,Niagara Falls ★the second biggest country in the world,after Russia ★the highest mountain,the Mount Logan with a height of 5,959 m ★the longest river,the McKenzie River in the northwest,4,241 km long ★a large country with a small population |
Attractions for kids |
★going boating in the national parks,enjoying skiing,snow﹣boarding and other winter fun activities in the mountains ★outdoor activities: riding,climbing and ice﹣skating in Toronto,Vancouver and so on ★interesting museums and wonderful city parks |
(1)How long is the longest border that Canada shares with Alaska?
A.8,891 km.
B.2,475 km.
C.4,241 km.
D.5,959 m.
(2)The largest country in the world is .
A. China
B. Canada
C. the USA
D. Russia
(3)Which of the following statements is true?
A. The height of the Mount Logan is 5,959 kilometers.
B. The McKenzie River lies in the northeast of Canada.
C. Canada is a large country which has a small population.
D. Kids can't go ice﹣skating in Vancouver.
School Gardens Could Help Children Try More Vegetables
It's not always enjoyable for children to eat vegetables.But what if a garden is built in the school?New research suggests that a gardening program in schools can increase children's vegetable intake(摄入量) .
How the Study Was Carried Out
The study was carried out in eight schools,Each school was in the gardening program for one school year.Every child in grades 3﹣5 received a total of eighteen 60﹣minute lessons across the school year.In the program,each school built a garden,where children learned to grow their own fresh produce,like fruit and vegetables.
The Benefits Children Could Get
The study found that vegetable intake if the children who grew their own produce increased greatly across the year.Related studies show that increased vegetable intake can improve health and cut the risk of chronic diseases(慢性疾病).Not only are there benefits to health,increasing the variety of vegetables children are exposed(接触)to may also make mealtimes much easier." Children who are often exposed to a variety of vegetables are more likely to try new foods," explains Dr.Kerry Jones.For children,growing their own food is a powerful tool to increase their intake of the food.(2)
Any opportunity to expose children to more vegetables is meaningful. "If children are learning about vegetables at school,it's important to encourage this interest," says Jones.Parents can listen to their children about what they have learned and read the handouts they bring home from school.Parents and children can also read books together.Younger children can enjoy reading stories about vegetables with parents who offer useful message.Older children may enjoy searching through cookbooks with parents to find new dinner ideas to cook vegetables in a tasty way.Besides,a small planter box in a sunny part at home can encourage children to understand more about where their food comes from.
Teaching children to grow their own produce is a great way to increase their preference for the produce.If children are taught to enjoy vegetables early in life,they will probably continue eating vegetables in the long term.
(1)What did children do in the gardening program?
A.They did research on new plants.
B.They grew fresh produce at school.
C.They took home green vegetables.
D.They built gardens for their classes.
(2)Which of the following would be the best heading for Paragraph 4?
A.Ideas to Encourage Children to Cook at Home.
B.Ways to Expose Children to Vegetables at Home.
C.Reasons Why Parents Should Understand Children.
D.Suggestions Which Children Could Get from Parents.
(3)What can we learn from the program?
A.Parent' support might improve children's reading.
B.School programs could develop students' creativity.
C.Doing studies can prepare students for future learning.
D.Hands﹣on experience may influence children's preference.
Once upon a time, a wealthy old man lived alone in a big house. He was growing weaker day by day and was unable to take care of himself, so he decided to hire(雇佣) a nurse to help with housework and take care of him.
One day, the old man interviewed two nurses﹣﹣Anthony and Peter.Anthony happened to be a handsome young man, while Peter looked quite ordinary (普通的). The old man asked Anthony to make tea for him. After Anthony left, the old man turned to Peter and said,"Anthony has given me a very bad account(描述) of you. He said you are rude(粗鲁的)and untrustworthy(不可信赖的). Is this correct?"
Peter thought for a minute and said, "If Anthony has a bad opinion of me, there must be something wrong with me. I should take some time to change these things."
The old man was very impressed by Peter's character.Meanwhile, Anthony returned with a cup of tea for the old man. The old man sent Peter to make breakfast for him. He then turned to Anthony and told him, "Peter spoke very poorly of you while you were gone. What do you think about this?"After hearing this, Anthony became angry and started cursing (咒骂).
In the end, the old man hired Peter. Although Peter looked quite ordinary, he had impressive inner(内在的) beauty.
(1)What did the old man want a nurse to do?
A. Live with him.
B. Help with housework and look after his wife.
C. Work as a doctor.
D. Help with housework and look after him.
(2)What did Anthony look like?
A. Handsome.
B. Ordinary.
C. Old.
D. Ugly.
(3)The old man told Peter that Anthony .
A. had had some bad words of him
B. had praised him
C. did not trust him
D. considered him to be not important
(4)How did Peter react (反应) when he heard the old man's words?
A. He was angry.
B. He took it seriously.
C. He didn't believe him.
D. He blamed(责备) Anthony.
(5)What can we learn from the passage?
A. Ordinary people are more trustworthy.
B. Handsome men must be good men.
C. Inner beauty is more important than appearance.
D. Others' opinions are always correct.
Beijing opened its first bicycle﹣only road at 7 a.m. on May 31, which is expected to reduce traffic in the area between Huilongguan and Shangdi. According to Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport, the 6.5﹣kilometer﹣long road has a highest speed of no more than 15 kilometers per hour and pedestrians, electric bicycles and other vehicles are not allowed to enter the road. Besides, there are three lanes(车道) on the six﹣meter﹣wide road. |
On Thursday, May 30, Peng Liyuan said that China is ready to work with the international community to create a good environment for women's development and provide equal(平等的) and high quality education chances. She communicated with foreign students at the Great Hall of the People. Peng said women's development is very important and China would like to work with different countries in the world in this field. |
The 37th China Sport Show opened at the National Exhibition in Shanghai on May 23, 2019. Thousands of buyers and visitors came to the event. The expo lasted four days and it closed on May 26. So far, the show has become the largest sporting products exhibition in the Asia﹣Pacific region(亚太地区). |
(1)Where can we probably read these materials?
A.In a novel.
B.In a poster.
C.In a storybook.
D.On a news website.
(2)Why did Beijing open its first bicycle﹣only road?
A.To allow other vehicles to enter the road.
B.To control the speed of other vehicles.
C.To reduce traffic between Huilongguan and Shangdi.
D.To reduce traffic throughout Beijing.
(3)Which place did Peng Liyuan communicate with foreign students?
A.Shanghai.
B.The Great Hall of the People.
C.Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport.
D.The National Exhibition.
(4)When did the 37th China Sport Show end?
A.On May 23.
B.On May 26.
C.On May 30.
D.On May 31.
(5)How long is the road with the highest speed of no more than 15km per hour?
A.6.5 kilometers.
B.15 kilometers.
C.6 meters.
D.37 kilometers.
For more than 300,000 years, human beings have paid much attention to developing technology to make our life easier, faster and more comfortable with the help of machines and tools.
Thanks to the modern technology, humans live longer and more healthily, and are able to get better food, medicine and shelter. We can be proud of this progress. In the past, many poor people died from hunger and diseases. But now many diseases can be cured successfully.
We need "more", more food, more shelters, more medicines, etc.. And up to now, technology has been used in various fields in the city, including intelligent(智能的)education, intelligent medical treatment, intelligent tourism, smart transportation and especially the field of 5G. Recently, Central China's Hubei province has built more than 300 5G base stations(基站) and achieved full 5G signal coverage(信号覆盖)in some of its cities. A dozen 5G experience centers have been completed in cities including Xiaogan, Yichang and Jingmen.
With the development of the high technology, our living conditions have already been improved a lot. But we still have a long way to go. So, we ought to face all the challenges positively to make it serve us better.
(1)Why do people develop technology according to the passage?
A.To get more food and medicine.
B.To make transportation quicker.
C.To make our life easier, faster and more comfortable.
D.To get a better education.
(2)What does the underlined word "cured" in Paragraph 2 probably mean ?
A.改正
B.解决
C.了结
D.治愈
(3)Which field has the technology not been used in from the passage?
A.Intelligent education.
B.Intelligent medical treatment.
C.Intelligent games.
D.Intelligent tourism.
(4)Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.Hubei has built over 300 5G base stations.
B.Xiaogan, Yichang, Enshi and Jingmen have all set up 5G experience centers.
C.There has been full 5G signal coverage in some cities of Hubei.
D.There are a dozen 5G experience centers in Hubei.
(5)What's the main idea of this passage?
A.What technology can bring for us.
B.How people develop technology.
C.Why Hubei has built so many 5G base stations.
D.What challenges we should face to develop technology.
As a new teacher in Denver, Kyle felt that there was something she didn't know about her students. She thought up a lesson plan called "I Wish My Teacher Knew."
For the activity, Kyle's students wrote down a thought for their teacher and shared something they'd like her to know about.
The students loved this idea. Many of them were not only willing to include their names, but also enjoyed sharing it with the class.
"I wish my teacher knew I don't have pencils at home to do my homework," one wrote.
"I wish my teacher knew I don't have friends to play with me," another shared.
"I wish my teacher knew sometimes my homework is not signed (签名) because my mum is not around a lot," read another.
After she learnt most of her students led heartbreaking lives,Kyle shared some of the notes on social media.She hoped other teachers would use the same lesson with their own students.Soon posts and photos of notes from other schools poured in(涌入) from around the world.
"After one student shared that she had no one to play with at break, the next day during break I noticed she was playing with a group of girls. Not only can I support my students, but my students can support each other," said Kyle.
Kyle's story won the hearts of many people.
"I take my hat off to this teacher. It must have been heartbreaking after reading these stories."
"If every person did one nice thing for someone, no matter how small, the world would be a better place."
(1)Kyle started the activity to .
A.gave good lessons to the students
B. help other teachers prepare lessons
C. know more about her students
D. get her students to know her better
(2)What did the students need to do in the activity?
A.Write down their wishes.
B. Play at break with friends.
C. Get their homework signed.
D. Have more pencils at home.
(3)What do we know from the story?
A. The students put notes on social media.
B. All the students led heartbreaking lives.
C. Many people supported Kyle's students.
D. The students improved in some ways.
(4)How do you understand the underlined sentence "I take my hat off to this teacher?"
A. I look up to the teacher.
B. I encourage the teacher.
C. I agree with the teacher.
D. I don't believe the teacher.
(5)Which of the following words best describes Kyle?
A. Imaginative.
B. Polite.
C. Responsible.
D. Friendly.
Build for yourself a strong box.Build each part with care;
When it strong as your hand can make it,
Put all your troubles there.
Hide there all thought of your failures.And each pain that you take;
Lock all your heartaches in it,
Then sit on the lid(盖子)and laugh
Tell no one else what's inside,Never share its secrets;
When you've dropped in your care and worry,
Keep them for ever there.Hide them from sight(视野)so completely;
That the world will never dream half;Cover the strong box safely,
Then sit on the lid and laugh.
(1)The material above is probably .
A. |
a story |
B. |
a play |
C. |
a poem |
D. |
a letter |
(2)What does the writer advise us to put in the box?
A. |
Happy things. |
B. |
Sad things. |
C. |
Interesting things. |
D. |
Boring things. |
(3)According to the writer,we'd better keep these things in the box .
A. |
for ever |
B. |
for a year |
C. |
for a month |
D. |
for a week |
(4)After covering the box with the lid,we can sit on it and .
A. |
cry |
B. |
share |
C. |
dream |
D. |
laugh |
注:stadium 体育场
11.When can't we visit The Beatles Story?
A.On May 30th
B.On August 18th
C.On October 22nd
D.On December 26th
12.If Mr.Black and his 12﹣year﹣old son want to visit Anfield football
stadium,how much should they pay?
A.£15.B.£24.C.£39.D.£30
13.Which of the following is TRUE?
A.There are 2008 shops at Liverpool ONE.
B.Liverpool Museum opens seven hours every day.
C.You can visit Anfield football stadium on Sundays.
D.The Beatles were a famous music group in the 1970s.
Ludwick Marishane,a South African,was with his friends in Limpopo when they started talking about inventing something to put on your skin(皮肤)so you don't have to take a bath.Ludwick thought that this was a great idea.He did some research on the Internet,and he found some surprising facts.
About 2,500,000,000 people around the world haven't got clean water.This is a huge problem because dirty water can create illnesses.One of them' is trachoma:8,000,000 people all over the world get trachoma every year.They wash their faces with dirty water,get ill and go blind.To stop trachoma,people don't have to receive expensive medical care.They have to wash their faces with clean water.That's it.
Ludwick started thinking.He wanted to make something to help people in parts of the world where it's difficult to find clean water.He did more research on the Internet,and he did more thinking.Ludwick had a plan.He wanted to make a gel(凝胶)for people to put on their skin so.they don't have to take a bath.When he was at university,he never stopped thinking about his invention.He started to talk to other people about it,and three years later the dream came true.He made the gel and called it "DryBath".
Ludwick is the winner of lots of prizes.People call him "one of the brightest young men in the world".He is happy about his success.DryBath is helping people to be healthy.And DryBath also helps to save water.That's important in many parts of the world,where it 's difficult to find clean water.Now he wants to invent other things and also wants to help other young people to become inventors.
(1)Trachoma is a kind of illness that may make people .
A.feel hungry
B.feel thirsty
C.become blind
D.become sleepy
(2)Ludwick invented the gel "DryBath" to .
A.treat people with skin trouble
B.make dirty water become clean
C.show people how to be an inventor
D.help people without enough clean water
(3)Which word best describes Ludwick according to the passage?
A.Creative.
B.Brave.
C.Honest.
D.Humorous.
(4)What can we learn from Ludwick's experience?
A.Luck is very important in achieving success.
B.People can succeed by sticking to their dreams.
C.Young people can easily come up with new ideas.
D.Going to university can make young people smarter.
Turkey was proud of his looks.Every time he walked past the other animals,he would show off his feathers(毛) and say,"I am so beautiful.Move out of my way!"
The other animals thought Turkey was to proud.They decided to give him a lesson,so Fox wrote a note to invite Turkey to a dance party.Turkey was so pleased.When the sun went down,he got to Fox's home.Seeing Turkey,all the animals bowed and cheered.
Just at that time,a beautiful peacock(孔雀) showed up.When Turkey saw the beautiful feathers of the peacock,he became speechless.The other animals began to laugh."I look like a fool." thought Turkey.He ran out of the house as quickly as he could.
And then,no one saw Turkey for several days.Everyone began to feel bad about what they did.They looked for Turkey everywhere.They just wanted to teach him to be humble.They didn't want to hurt his feelings.Finally,they found Turkey in an old tree.He looked quite sad.
Peacock flew to Turkey and said, "Your friends are worried about you.They feel sorry for you."
"We are sorry for the joke we played on you,Turkey." the animals said.
"I am sorry I was so proud." replied Turkey.
"I think we should have another dance party!" said Fox,so they went towards Fox's home together.
(1)Why did the animals invite Turkey to the dance party?
A.Because they liked him.
B.Because they thought his feathers were beautiful.
C.Because they decided to give him a lesson.
D.Because they were proud of him.
(2)Where did they have the dance party?
A.At Turkey's home.
B.In an old tree.
C.At Peacock's home.
D.At Fox's home.
(3)Turkey left the dance party because he .
A.was tired
B.was fooled
C.had a fever
D.had to go home
(4)What does the underlined word "humble" mean in Chinese?
A.善良的.
B.温和的.
C.随意的.
D.谦逊的.
(5)Which is the best title for the passage?
A.What a party!
B.The proud Turkey.
C.Turkey's bad luck.
D.Who is more beautiful?
One afternoon,a man asked his wife what she'd like for her birthday. "I'd really love to be ten again," she replied hopefully.
On the morning of her birthday,the husband got up early,made her a nice breakfast and then took her to the local amusement park.He put her on every ride in the park-the Slide,the Roller Coaster(过山车) and the Wall of Fear....They tried everything there was in the park.
When they went out of the park five hours later,she felt tired and hungry.Right away,they hurried to a McDonald's where her loving husband ordered her a Happy Meal with a chicken hamburger and a large cup of chocolate shake.
Then they were off to the cinema to see the latest movie,complete with a hot dog,popcorn,a big drink and a huge bag of M&M's,her favorite sweets.
After that,the husband drove his heavy wife to the biggest store in the city.There he bought her several dolls that little girls like best.
It was a really busy day.The husband was so proud of what he did for his loving wife.
Finally she went home with her husband and threw herself into the sofa.He asked his loving wife with a big smile, "Well,dear,what was it like being ten years old again?"
Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed.
"You fool," she replied a little angrily, "I meant my dress size…"
(1)The wife ate many things that day except .
A. |
ice﹣cream |
B. |
popcorn |
C. |
a hot dog |
D. |
a hamburger |
(2)Which is the right order according to the passage?
①try the Roller Coaster
②see the latest movie
③buy several dolls
④have a cup of shake
A. |
①②④③ |
B. |
①②③④ |
C. |
①③②④ |
D. |
①④②③ |
(3)How did the wife feel when she heard her husband's last question?
A. |
Excited. |
B. |
Strange. |
C. |
Angry. |
D. |
Surprised. |
(4)Which of the followings is true?
A. |
The husband bought his wife a vegetable hamburger. |
B. |
The husband was very satisfied with what he did. |
C. |
The wife was too happy to feel tired when they got home. |
D. |
The husband took his wife to the Water Park. |
(5)What was the true meaning of the wife's wish?
A. |
She wanted her husband to take her to go shopping. |
B. |
She wanted to be ten years old again. |
C. |
She wanted to see the latest movie. |
D. |
She wanted to be thinner again. |
The world uses about a thousand million (百万) tons of water a day. Water is a human right and everyone should have their share. Yet more than 700 million people around the world have trouble getting clean, safe water.
Treating wastewater is a good way to provide fresh water for us. And it also helps the environment by keeping waste out of rivers and oceans. 80% of wastewater around the world is not treated at all, and it is running into oceans.
But now we have got the technology to treat and reuse the wastewater.
While 75% of our planet is covered with water, only about 2% is fresh water﹣that comes from rivers, lakes, ice and snow. The rest, 98% of the water, is in seas and oceans. It is too salty to drink. Then desalinationbusinesses come in. More than 19.000 factories have been built around the world, mostly in coastal countries. They process(加工) more than 92 million tons of water every day. But the technology they use requires a lot of energy.
Scientists are working to create a less costly technology. They want to produce 20 times more clean water and make sure everyone has enough. But for now, the world still faces each day with not having enough water for everyone.
(1)How many people have trouble in getting clean water around the world?
A. Under 10 million.
B. Only 19 million.
C. About 92 million.
D. Over 700 million.
(2)Treating waste water helps the environment by .
A. storing waste in ice and snow
B. letting waste run into oceans
C. keeping waste out of rivers and oceans
D. sending waste to coastal countries
(3)What does the underlined word "desalination" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. 远洋运输
B. 潮汐发电
C. 食盐销售
D. 海水淡化
(4)At present, the technology to process water .
A. needs much energy
B. saves much money
C. satisfies everyone
D. causes pollution
(5)What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Water should be a human right.
B. The water problem is still serious.
C. Our planet is covered with water.
D. Everyone has enough clean water.