Do you know World Book Day?It falls on April 23every year.It was set up by the UNESCO(联合国教科文组织)in 1995to encourage people,especially teenagers,to discover the pleasure of reading.It is also the day to show respect for great authors(作家).
Many countries celebrate World Book Day in the world.On that day,millions of school children can buy books at a much lower price than usual in any bookstore in England.It has been done every year since 1998.World Book Day is also celebrate in China.Li Keqiang,Premier of China,is an avid reader.He often talks about reading.He called on(号召)all the Chinese people do more reading just before World Book Day in 2015and wrote it in the government work report.He said no matterhow busy you are,you should read more,"Books can not change the world,but people can change the world by changing themselves through reading,"he said.
Reading helps us have more knowledge and become smarter.Reading helps us to follow the latest developments of science and technology.Reading is also one of the most important ways to learn a foreigh language like English.We all know that learning everything in the classroom is difficult.For example,the ways English people are living and working today can be learnt by reading.
Books,magazines,newspapers and other kinds of reading materials can help us to know more about the outside world.Therefore,it is necessary for us to read more books every day.
41.World Book Day is .
A. |
on April 23every year |
B. |
on March 12every year |
C. |
celebrated just in China |
D. |
a festival for young people |
42.In England,the books in bookstore are usual on World Book Day.
A. |
more expensive than |
B. |
cheaper than |
C. |
as expensive as |
D. |
as cheap as |
43.The underlined phrase"no matter"means" "in Chinese.
A. |
没事情 |
B. |
不麻烦 |
C. |
无论 |
D. |
即使 |
44.According to the passage,reading can help people in many ways except .
A. |
learning English better |
B. |
knowing more about cultures |
C. |
improving your health |
D. |
knowing more about the ourside world |
45.What's the best title for the article?
A. |
World Book Day in England |
B. |
Suggestions on Reading |
C. |
World Book Day in China |
D. |
World Book Day and the Advantage of Reading. |
Do you know that in some parts of the world,people build temporary(暂时的)hotels made of snow and blocks(大块)of ice?These are known as ice hotels.
Unlike usual hotels,all the rooms in the ice hotels are made of ice.In some ice hotels,even the glasses for drinks are made of ice blocks.So they only serve cold drinks.Also,hot food is not served in the ice hotels,but guests can eat hot food at places nearby.
To keep warm,guests sleep in comfortable sleeping bags on ice blocks that are covered by mattresses(床垫)and reindeer skins(驯鹿皮).
There are some places in the ice hotels that are heated,such as the bathrooms.This is because,even though it is not as cold in the ice hotels as it is outdoors(在户外),indoor temperatures are still very low.
Perhaps the most interesting thing about the ice hotels is that they are rebuilt every year.They can be used only during the winter months.The ice hotels melt(融化)away when spring arrives.The ice blocks used to build these hotels are from nearby rivers.So,when the ice hotels melt away,they melt back into the rivers.
56.According to the passage,ice hotels .
A. |
are found everywhere |
B. |
do business in summer |
C. |
are made of glass |
D. |
are made of snow and ice |
57.Which of the following about the ice hotels is true?
A. |
They are just like usual hotels. |
B. |
The glasses are made of wood. |
C. |
They serve cold drinks. |
D. |
The rooms are made of bamboo. |
58.You can't see in the ice hotels.
A. |
hot food |
B. |
reindeer skins |
C. |
sleeping bag |
D. |
mattresses |
59.Why are bathrooms heated in the ice hotels?
A. |
Guests want to eat in them. |
B. |
Indoor temperature are very low. |
C. |
Guests ask the hotels to do that. |
D. |
It is as cold indoors as it is outdoors. |
60.What happens to the ice hotels in spring?
A. |
They melt away. |
B. |
They are rebuilt. |
C. |
They are repaired. |
D. |
They need more ice. |
Our new neighbours are the Browns.They have two children,a boy and a girl.The boy is Jack and the girl is Alice.Jack is 11,and he is one year older than me.Alice and my sister Nancy are 8years old.
At weekends,Nancy and I like to go to play with Alice and Jack.Both Jack and I really enjoy playing computer games.Sometimes the girls join us,but the games they enjoy are different from the ones we like.
There is a big park near our house.Sometimes,when the weather is fine,the four of us will go for bike rides there.We often stop at the huge playground to have some fun.Jack and I like to play basketball,but the girls prefer to sing and dance.
Our families often have dinner together.On some days,they come over to our house and on other days,we go over to theirs.Mr Brown and his wife cook really well.
Nancy and I are very glad to have the Browns next door.It's great to have friends living so near.
51.Who are the writer's new neighbours?
A. |
A family of three. |
B. |
The Browns. |
C. |
Jack and Nancy. |
D. |
Alice and Nancy. |
52.How old is Alice?
A. |
8 |
B. |
9 |
C. |
10 |
D. |
11 |
53.The girls prefer to at the playground in the park.
A. |
listen to music |
B. |
play basketball |
C. |
sing and dance |
D. |
play computer games |
54.Where do the two families have dinner together?
A. |
At a park nearby. |
B. |
At a restaurant. |
C. |
In a forest. |
D. |
At their houses. |
55.The writer thinks it's to be friends with the new neighbours.
A. |
boring |
B. |
great |
C. |
difficult |
D. |
safe. |
Most animals on land are known to us,but many living things underwater are not.Now let's get to know some of them.
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumbers are strange animals living at the bottom of the sea.They wear brown or pale green coats with many sticks up.When summer comes,they stay deep to sleep because they are afraid of heat.And when it is autumn,they move to shallow (浅的) water and get their food.
Pike
The pike is a kind of freshwater fish.They are good swimmers and like swimming near boats,waiting to be fed.They have sharp teeth to catch fishes.When they are young,they live in groups.However,when they grow up,they prefer to live alone.
Cuttlefish
A cuttlefish can swim quite fast,so it is also called rocket(火箭) fish.It has eight arms and two feelers on its head,just around its mouth.It ejects ink (喷墨) when it is in danger.Its meat is delicious,and it is often the first choice for many people.
Octopus
An octopus has long arms,with which to catch food and protect itself.When it is sleeping,one or two of its arms are still on duty,keeping moving.Once it feels something dangerous,it can wake up at once to take action.
49.Sea cucumbers stay deep to sleep in summer because they .
A. |
are afraid of high temperature |
B. |
want to get strong and fat |
C. |
are afraid of their enemy |
D. |
want to live alone |
50.According to the passage, likes to swim near boats.
A. |
the sea cucumber |
B. |
the pike |
C. |
the cuttlefish |
D. |
the octopus |
51.What happens if a cuttlefish meets its enemy?
A. |
It rushes at the enemy at once. |
B. |
It cuts off one of its arms. |
C. |
It bites with its sharp teeth. |
D. |
It ejects ink to the enemy. |
52.The of an octopus can help protect it when in danger.
A. |
color |
B. |
arms |
C. |
sound |
D. |
smells. |
Li Chunlin,a farmer,used to live in a poor village in the north of Shaanxi.In the 1980s,he went to Shenzhen to make a living with his wife.
Years later,they became rich and returned to their hometown.To their surprise,the land around the village was covered with sand.That made them feel sad.After thinking carefully,Li and his wife made up their minds to fight against the sands.
They bought thousands of young trees and planted them around the village.However,only a few survived(存活),because the trees were not regularly watered.But how to get water was a big problem.They dug a well(井) but it became dry soon.Then they asked a drilling team to dig a deep well.Clear water appeared,but their money was used up.They couldn't afford to buy young trees.They went to several banks for help but got nothing.Finally they turned to a friend who was also from the village.The friend had a big business.Learning what they were doing,their friend was moved and decided to do something for their village too.So he offered the money they needed.
With the money,they bought trees and had them planted.They looked after the trees as if they were their own children.After some time,green leaves came out.When the villagers saw the changes,some started to join Li and his wife in the fight.Then more joined.Years went by.And now larger areas around the village are covered with green trees.
46.When Li and his wife returned from Shenzhen,they were sad because .
A. |
the land around the village was covered with sand. |
B. |
they didn't have enough money to buy trees. |
C. |
their village was not as beautiful as Shenzhen. |
D. |
they didn't have enough water to drink. |
47.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. |
Li and his wife dug a well with enough water themselves. |
B. |
Li and his wife got much money from the bank. |
C. |
The villagers didn't join Li and his wife in the fight. |
D. |
Their friend gave Li and his wife some money to buy trees. |
48.This passage is mainly about how Li and his wife .
A. |
tried different ways to find water |
B. |
made money in Shenzhen. |
C. |
fought against the sands. |
D. |
bought and planted trees. |
There are twenty seven bridges over the River Thames.And the Tower Bridge is the first bridge you have to pass if you go to London from the sea.It is close to the Tower of London,from which it got its name.It is a symbol (象征) of London.
The Tower Bridge was set up over the River Thames in London in 1894and is one of the finest and most famous bridges in the world.It is the only bridge over the Thames that can be raised and opened in the middle.The middle part can be raised to let the huge ships pass.It used to be raised about 50times a day,but now it is raised only 4to 5times a week.If you are lucky enough to see the bridge with its two arms open high in the air,you will never forget it.
The Tower Bridge stands just on the south side of the Tower of London.People often think they are of the same age.But in fact,the Tower of London was built a thousand years ago,while the Tower Bridge only has a history of over one hundred years.
The Tower Bridge was first painted chocolate brown.Then in 1977,it was painted red,white and blue.Its picture also appeared in the opening of the 2012Summer Olympic Games held in London.So come to visit the famous bridge.You are sure to have a wonderful experience.
41.The color of the Tower Bridge hasn't changed for more than a hundred years.
42.In 1894,the Tower Bridge was built in London.
43.The Tower of London has a much longer history than the Tower Bridge.
44.The Tower Bridge is now raised less often than in the past.
45.This passage means to introduce the Tower of London. .
When I opened my e﹣mail the other day,Rachel,a pretty woman,appeared on my computer screen.She greeted me by name and started talking happily.Sometimes she stopped to smile at me or blow a kiss.It was cool,right?In fact,she was reading to me an e﹣mail from my brother John.
Rachel could be there because of a new technology called Facemail lets you send in a funny way.By using it,your e﹣mails can be read to the receiver by an attractive person or by a clown.You can download the software at www . Facemail . comwithout paying.Facemail faces are lively and they can simulate the emotions that you put in you text.For example,type in ,and Rachel blows a kiss.
LifeFX,the company that developed the Facemail,is sure there are wide business uses.Why is e﹣business not so popular now?One of the reasons is that buying online has no human touch.But if you go to the Nike website,and the famous basketball star Michael Jordan greets you by name,serves you,and personally closes the sale,won't you be happy?Also,if mom can't be home when kids get back from school,she can leave a note with a voice and picture on the screen to tell them what there is to eat.
It's true that Facemail makes life easy and fun,but it should be used with care.The clown looks lively and funny at first.But if you choose the clown,put a few rude words in an e﹣mail and add some angry emotions,you've got a Psycho mail.
46.In fact,who is Rachel?
A. |
She is a pretty actress. |
B. |
She is John's girlfriend. |
C. |
She is not a real person. |
47.What is the main advantage of Facemail?
A. |
You don't need to pay for it. |
B. |
E﹣mail can be attractive in a more lovely way. |
C. |
You can ask a beautiful woman to read the e﹣mail to you. |
48.What does the underlined expression"closes the sale"probably mean?
A. |
停止营业 |
B. |
达成交易 |
C. |
取消折扣 |
49.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. |
You should't choose a clown. |
B. |
Facemail can be widely used in business. |
C. |
Mom can show her kids how to cook by Facemail. |
50.What is the writer's attitude(态度)towards Facemail?
A. |
He thinks it's a danger to the Internet. |
B. |
He thinks it needs further improvement. |
C. |
He thinks it's a cool and funny technology. |
Emma has just finished travelling alone in Europe.Are you interested in her journey?Let's read some of her travel diaries.
41.Emma was looking forward to this travel because .
A. |
she had never taken a train ride before |
B. |
she could do anything she liked on the journey |
C. |
she hoped to keep herself away from the busy life |
42.From the passage,we can know Salzburg is a great place for .
A. |
enjoying classical music |
B. |
buying children's books |
C. |
visiting history museums |
43.In Amsterdam,she .
A. |
climbed the beautiful mountains |
B. |
traveled along the river in a boat |
C. |
wrote some postcards in her hotel |
44.She didn't need to worry about her safety in Copenhagen because .
A. |
there was very little crime there |
B. |
the city was full of friendly people |
C. |
she thought she was careful enough. |
In many countries,tattoos are in fashion (时尚).On TV you can often see a famous actor or musician with a tattoo on his arm or foot.Many sports players have them,too.In the US,tattoos are very popular.Forty percent of Americans aged between 26and 40have a tattoo,and 60percent of customers in US tattoo parlorsare women.These people are often professional people like doctor,teachers and lawyers.
However,tattoos are not modern.In fact,they are very old in human history.For example,archaeologists (考古学家) found a human in ice from 5,000years ago.He had 57tattoos on his back,ankles,legs,knees and feet.Tattoos were used for many different reasons.In ancient Egypt,people got tattoos because they were "beautiful".But in ancient Rome,tattoos were negative (负面的) and put on criminals and prisoners.In India,tattoos were religious (宗教的).
In the 16 thand 17 thcentury,European sailors (船员) arrived on the islands of Polynesia.They saw tattoos for the first time.The people on the islands had tattoos on their shoulders,chests,backs and legs.Often the tattoos were of animals or natural features like a river or a mountain.The European sailors liked them and made their own tattoos,so the idea traveled to Europe.Tattoos in Polynesia are still important today.They show information about a person's history,their island or their job.
So is there a connection (联系) between traditional tattoos and fashionable tattoos?And can you call tattoos a fashion?Chris Rainier is an expert in tattoos and his book Ancient Marks has photos of tattoos from all over the world.He thinks people in modern societies often have tattoos because they are a connection to the traditional world.But tattoos aren't a fashion like clothes or a haircut because you can't put them on and take them off again like a jacket or a hat.They are permanent (永久的) and for life.
72.When were tattoos brought to Europe?
A. |
5,000years ago. |
B. |
60years ago. |
C. |
Until recently. |
D. |
In the 16 thand 17 thcentury. |
73.What does the underlined word " parlors" mean?
A. |
School. |
B. |
Stores. |
C. |
Hospitals. |
D. |
Theaters. |
74.What's the writer's opinion about tattoos?
A. |
Tattoos are religious in modern societies. |
B. |
Tattoos connect tradition with fashion. |
C. |
Tattoos are a fashion among famous people. |
D. |
Tattoos show information about a person's hobby. |
75.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. |
Tattoos' History. |
B. |
Tattoos in Polynesia. |
C. |
Tattoos on a Human in Ice. |
D. |
Tattoos in Fashion and for Life. |
Skurfing Lessons Would you become a skurfer if you could?Well,now you can! Lessons in skurfing,an exciting sport,are available on the beach. Cost:﹩30 per person for a half﹣hour lesson.First lesson half price. Time:Monday﹣Friday,8 a.m.﹣6 p.m. Website:www.jxyyjx.com |
Art Attack Galley Do you want to spend summer being creative?Come to Art Attack Gallery's afternoon classes. Age:12﹣18 Cost:Free Time:One afternoon a week for ten weeks. E﹣mail:aag269@yahoo.com.cn |
State Theater Performing Arts Camp Summer camp in Hedley village. The State Theater offers performing arts classes including music,dance,drama. Course dates:14 th﹣23 rdJuly; 24 thJuly﹣2 ndAugust; 4 th﹣13 thAugust; 14 th﹣23 rdAugust. Age:13﹣19 Cost:﹩250 (including all meals) Tel:657 8777 |
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61.How much should we pay for the first skurfing lesson?
A. |
﹩15 |
B. |
﹩30 |
C. |
﹩45 |
D. |
﹩60 |
62.Where can we learn music according to the ads above?
A. |
At Long Beach. |
B. |
At Skurfing Lessons. |
C. |
At Art Attack Gallery. |
D. |
At State Theater Performing Arts Camp. |
63.When does the State Theater offer performing arts classes?
A. |
4 th﹣13 thJuly. |
B. |
4 th﹣23 rdAugust. |
C. |
24 thJuly﹣2 ndAugust. |
D. |
14 thJuly﹣23 rdAugust. |
With the development of science and technology, our daily life is becoming more colorful and more convenient.
The Book﹣less Library Can you imagine walking into a library and finding all books have turned into computers?The first book﹣less public library is planned to open in San Antonio,Texas.Computers will take the place of books soon. |
Google Glass Google Glass is a pair of glasses with a battery(电池)hidden inside the frame(边框).It can carry out many of the same tasks as smart phones.The glass has a hidden camera and a tiny screen.It is designed to take hands ﹣ freephotos or videos of anything people are doing. |
A New Kind of Shirt Hate washing clothes? You're going to love this kind of shirt made by an American clothing company,Wool & Prince.This shirt can be worn for 100 straight days without washing! The Wool & Prince shirt never needs ironing(熨烫). |
An Underwater Hotel It looks like a spaceship but it is actually a picture of an underwater hotel.A company plans to build in the sea which is about 18 meters below the surface.The whole building is underwater and you can get to it by swimming and diving. |
根据短文内容,从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出一个最佳答案请在答题卡上用2B铅笔将你的选项所对应的大写字母涂黑
(1)What can a Google Glass do?
A. |
It can be used for drinking |
B. |
It can read a book like a man. |
C. |
It can take photos and videos. |
(2)If you don't want to wash clothes often,what will you buy?
A. |
The Wool & Prince shirt. |
B. |
The Nike Clothes. |
C. |
The traditional clothes. |
(3)What does the underlined word "hands﹣free" mean in the passage?
A. |
You don't have hands at all. |
B. |
Your hands don't cost money. |
C. |
You don't need to use your hands. |
(4)How do people enter an underwater hotel?
A. |
By taking a boat. |
B. |
By swimming or diving. |
C. |
By walking into it. |
(5)What may be the best title for the passage?
A. |
New Inventions. |
B. |
New Problems. |
C. |
New Discoveries. |
Welcome to Robot Toy Store! We've got some new robots. You'll have them!
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Name:Coco Price :$ 88 For children of 4 to 6. It is happy,at times it's sad! It will play with you,but it will never ask you for water and food! |
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Name:Beibei Price :$ 168 For children of 6 to 8 It can tell jokes and play games with you.It was a 2019 Hot Holiday Toy! Now come and get your robot panda. |
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Name:Superman Price :$ 118 For children of 8 to l 0. He can do all kinds of things,and you can chat with him in English simply. |
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Name:Haohao Price :$ 299 For children of 10 and up A screen is on his face,and you can play video games on it.It will teach you to greet people in 20 different languages. |
阅读以上信息,从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项.
(1)Tony wants to buy a toy from the store,and he has 100 dollars.Then he can buy .
A. |
Beibei |
B. |
Superman |
C. |
Coco |
(2)How many langunges can Haohao speak?
A. |
20 |
B. |
15 |
C. |
10 |
(3)Coco can .
A. |
tell jokes |
B. |
play with children |
C. |
talk with you |
(4)lf Jim is 9 years old, is a good gift for him.
A. |
Superman |
B. |
Coco |
C. |
Beibei |
(5)What do you know about Beibei?
A. |
It can feel happy and sad if you play with it. |
B. |
It was very popular in 2019. |
C. |
It will ask you for something to eat. |
Jane works as a secretary (秘书) in a small office. Her boss, although kind, is sometimes a bit foolish. He likes to keep lots of plants in front of their office to attract (吸引) customers.
It seems to work, since Jane is often busy greeting new customers. Nearly every customer likes to take a look at the colorful plants.
One of Jane's other responsibility(职责)is to water the plants. This is one of her favorite jobs to do around the office, as it allows her to spend some time outside away from her desk.She does it every morning before starting the rest of her work day.
One afternoon, her boss came over to her desk and kindly asked her to water the plants, as she hadn't done it yet that day.
"But sir, it's been raining outside all morning…" she said.
"Oh! I see, that explains it. Well here then, you can take my umbrella while you water them," the boss replied.
Choose the best choice according to what you read.
(1)Where does Jane work?
A. |
In a mall. |
B. |
In an office. |
C. |
In a hospital. |
(2)Why does the boss keep many plants?
A. |
He likes flowers. |
B. |
Jane likes flowers. |
C. |
To attract customers. |
(3)What other responsibilities does Jane have besides greeting customers?
A. |
To water the plants. |
B. |
To look at the plants. |
C. |
To take umbrellas. |
(4)It has been raining all morning, hasn't it?
A. |
Yes, it has. |
B. |
No, it hasn't. |
C. |
Yes, it docs. |
(5)What is Jane's boss like?
A. |
He is clever. |
B. |
He isn't kind. |
C. |
He's a bit foolish. |
The diagrams below show the activities the students did before the pandemic (疫情之前)and the activities they do now.
Before being online 13% doing sports 25% reading 24% being with parents 26% doing housework 12% |
now being online 36% doing sports 13% being with parents 28% reading 14% doing housework 9% |
Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to what you read.
(1)What activity did the students spend the least time on before the pandemic?
A. |
Being online. |
B. |
Doing sports. |
C. |
Doing housework |
(2)What activity do the students spend the most time on now?
A. |
Being with parents. |
B. |
Being online. |
C. |
Doing sports. |
(3)Which activity did the students like better, doing sports or reading?
A. |
Reading. |
B. |
Doing sports. |
C. |
Neither. |
(4)According to the two diagrams, they show .
A. |
not many students like doing housework |
B. |
most students like doing housework |
C. |
no students like doing housework |
(5)Has the time being with parents increased?
A. |
Yes, it has. |
B. |
No, it hasn't |
C. |
I have no idea. |
Mona Island is an amazing place to take a vacation. Some of the animals living there can' t be found anywhere else in the world. There are fascinating beaches and caves to explore(探险). The sea around the island has colorful fishes.
Mona Island is very small. The government of Puerto Rico (波多黎各) takes care of the island and has made it a natural reserve. That means the island's animals and plants are protected from being harmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park workers are able to stay.
The park workers' job is to keep Mona Island safe and wonderful. Rules must be followed on the island. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way ,the park workers can make sure the land and animals remain safe.
On the island, visitors can go to see Mona Island iguanas(麗蜥) which live only on Mona Island.
Also, visitors can come to the island to have a close look at many kinds of fishes. They can dive (潜水) far below the surface. They use special tools to be able to breathe under the water. Through the clear water , visitors can see the bright colors of the fishes.
Visitors can also explore caves. Some of the caves even have paintings on the walls. These paintings were made by some Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago.
After a full day of fun activities , visitors can take a rest, listen to the night sounds,and watch the stars in the huge sky. The stars are easier to see. Visitors say that watching the stars is amazing. It' s the perfect end to a perfect day.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案.
(1)The underlined (划线的) word " reserve" in the passage means" " in Chinese.
A. |
休息区 |
B. |
保护区 |
C. |
风景区 |
(2)Only 100 people at a time are allowed to visit the island so that .
A. |
many park workers are able to stay on Mona Island |
B. |
the park workers' job is to keep Mona Island safe and wonderful |
C. |
the park workers can make sure the land and animals remain safe |
(3)What can visitors do on Mona Island?
A. |
They can live on the island for several days. |
B. |
They can go to see Mona Island iguanas. |
C. |
They can meet the Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago. |
(4)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. |
Mona Island is a large island and taken care of by the government. |
B. |
Fishes can dive far below the surface with special tools. |
C. |
Visitors are amazed to watch the stars in the huge sky on Mona Island. |
(5)What' s the best title for the passage?
A. |
Mona Island ﹣ an Amazing Place to Take a Vacation |
B. |
Mona Island﹣a Good Place to Watch Stars |
C. |
Mona Island﹣the Best Place to Protect Animals |