Potatoes were first grown in the Andes in South America.In 1586，they were taken to Europe by explorers（探险家）.In 1719，they were taken to North America.Before 1719，nobody in North America had ever seen or eaten a potato.Today，each American eats more than 60 kilos of potatoes a year.
（1）Where were potatoes first grown？
A.In North America.
B.In Europe.
C.In the Andes in South America.
（2）Who took the potatoes in Europe？
A.Artists.
B.Explorers.
C.Doctors.
（3）When were potatoes taken to North America？
A.In 1719.
B.In 1586.
C.In 1791.
（4）How many potatoes does an American eat in one year today？
A.More than 55 kilos.
B.More than 60 kilos.
C.More than 65 kilos.
Hi，I'm Giorgio.I'm from Sicily.It's a beautiful island in Italy.I live in a village on the coast（海岸）.The sea is blue and I like to go fishing.
The capital of Italy is Rome.It is a very old city full of famous buildings.St Peter's is a very big and beautiful church（教堂） there.
Rome is very busy，but Milan is busier than Rome.It is in the north west of Italy.Do you know is famous football team？Milan has a population of 4 million people.People are busy working.
Venice is on the sea，and people use boats，not bicycles or buses for transport.Venice is beautiful，with lovely，old bridges and buildings by the water.
I'm happy on my island—and we have very good pizzas.
（1）Where is Giorgio from？
A.Italy.
B.India.
C.England.
（2）Rome is .
A.busier than Milan
B.the capital of Italy
C.famous for football
（3）Milan has a population of .
A.4 million people
B.5 million people
C.6 million people
（4）If you are in Venice，how will you go to school？
A.By boat.
B.By bus.
C.By bike.
Welcome to Tomorrow Hotel
Facilities 128 beds Open 24 hours，all year Car park Games room Washing machines No smoking |
Charges Under 18 ¥55 Adults ¥120 |
Meal Time Breakfast at 7：30 a.m. Dinner 5：30 p.m.﹣﹣﹣7：00 p.m. |
（1）How many people can stay at the hotel？
A.55.
B.120.
C.128.
（2）What does the underlined word "charges" mean？
A.Reasons.
B.Costs.
C.Places.
（3）When is lunch time in Tomorrow Hotel？
A.6：00 a.m.
B.7：00 p.m.
C.No lunch served
Mr.Brown is already 89 years old.He used to sell ice﹣cream in New York.Last month，his daughter died and left him with two grandchildren.He had to look after them.
"What should we do？We have to make money，" Mr Brown said to his wife.Then he decided to sell ice﹣cream again.He got up early every morning and worked until midnight.
Steve is a reporter.He often bought ice﹣cream from Mr.Brown.Soon he learned about his story.He wanted to help the old man，so he posted a photo online.Lots of people read Mr.Brown's story and came to buy ice﹣cream.That was not enough.Steve started to raise money for Mr.Brown.He planned to raise ＄3，000，but in fact，he got more than ＄201，000.
Now Mr.Brown is rich.He doesn't need to make money.But he says， "I'm really thankful to Steve and other kind people for helping me.I want to help others，too." He keeps on selling ice﹣cream.He gives ice﹣cream to kids for free.He also gives his money to poor families.
Just as the saying goes， "We make a living by what we get，but we make a life by what we give." Try to help，and you will feel different.
（1）Mr.Brown began to sell ice﹣cream again at 89 because .
A.he had to support his grandchildren
B.his wife was seriously ill
C.he loved selling ice﹣cream
D.his grandchildren loved ice﹣cream
（2）People learned about what happened to Mr.Brown .
A.on the radio
B.on the Internet
C.from a newspaper
D.from a TV report
（3）According to the story，which of the following is TRUE？
A.Steve made a lot of money.
B.Mr.Brown used all the money on himself.
C.Mr.Brown is still selling ice﹣cream.
D.Steve raised ＄3，000 for Mr.Brown.
（4）What is the story mainly about？
A.A grandfather who raised money.
B.A reporter that made a difference.
C.An old man who touched our hearts.
D.A program that helped save people.
TikTok，known as Douyin in China，is a mobile app allowing users to create，share and watch short videos. Developed by：ByteDance Users：13+ |
Joe Thomas It seems very enjoyable.However，it's difficult to stop once you start watching its videos.It's not a good idea to spend too much time on it. |
Alice Brown I like the app because it allows me to share my daily life and make new friends.What's more，I have won more popularity for the videos I created.Now I have more than 10 million fans. |
Adam Young There is no need for us to use this app.My friend Tom Smith spends most of his spare time on TikTok.I think he should spend time on more meaningful things，such as exercising or reading. |
（1）TikTok is suitable for users aged .
A.7
B.20
C.12
D.10
（2）Joe Thomas thinks that you may while watching TikTok.
A.spend too much time
B.get bored easily
C.waste too much money
D.learn some harmful information
（3）TikTok has made popular for his （her） videos.
A.Joe Thomas
B.Tom Smith
C.Adam Young
D.Alice Brown
Create Your Own Story Competition If you love to write，draw and create stories，here's your chance! Come and join in the Create Your Own Story Competition（13﹣19 September 2021）
All you have to do is to create your own stories. ●The competition is only open to the students in Grand Middle School. ●Please write a story in at least 300 words. ●Pictures are not necessary but stories with creative pictures will get extra （额外的） points. |
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Get an entry form （参赛表格） from www.GrandMiddleSchooL.org/createyourownstory. The closing date：September 20，2021. |
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The best stories will be posted on www.GrandMiddleSchool.org/beststories.Everyone will have the chance to vote （投票） for their favorite stories from 23 to 25 September 2021. |
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Names of winners will also be posted on www.GrandMiddleSchool.org/beststories on September 30，2021. |
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Please call 1800 6221 4422 or visit www.GrandMiddleSchool.org/storycompetition for more information. |
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
（1）If you win the 5th place，what prizes will you get？
A.1 dictionary and 5 books.
B.1 dictionary and 10 books.
C.1 dictionary and 15 books.
D.1 dictionary and 20 books.
（2）Jimmy is refused to take part in the competition probably because .
A.he creates the story all by himself
B.his story has more than 300 words
C.his story doesn't have any pictures
D.He isn't from Grand Middle School
（3）When can you vote for your favorite stories？
A.On September 13.
B.On September 20.
C.On September 24.
D.On September 30.
（4）What can you find on www.GrandMiddleSchool.org/storycompetition？
A.Best stories.
B.More information.
C.An entry form.
D.Names of winners.
（5）Who is the text written for？
A.Students.
B.Teachers.
C.Parents.
D.Artists.
Do you ever give up easily in difficult situations？If so，imagine yourself as someone with great abilities，like Batman （蝙蝠侠）.It will help you feel strong.You will not give up easily and will probably do better.This is called the Batman Effect （效应）
In a study，researchers gave three groups six﹣year﹣old children a difficult task to complete on a computer.In Group One，the children were told to repeat asking themselves， "Am I working hard？" In Group Two，the children were told to ask themselves the same question in the third person一as in"Is Sam working hard？" And in Group Three，the children were told to imagine themselves as Batman and ask themselves "Is Batman working hard？" Researchers found that the children in Group Three did the best.
How can you make use of the Batman Effect ？Imagine yourself as someone who is the best for the task you are doing If you're facing a personal difficulty，imagine yourself as a wise family member.If you're running a race at school，imagine yourself as a top runner.In this way，you can become a little more like the person you wish to be.
（1）Who took part in the study？
A.Sam's family.
B.Difficult persons.
C.Computer makers.
D.Six﹣year﹣old children.
（2）How can a boy do better in running a race according to the text？
A.By joining a group.
B.By talking with a family member.
C.By answering questions.
D.By imagining himself as a top runner.
（3）What is the best title （标题）for the text？
A.Go and do research!
B.Come and complete tasks!
C.I can do it!I'm Batman!
D.You can help!You're a helper!
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