When you are learning English, you find it not clever to put an English sentence, word for word, into your own language. Take the sentence“How do you do? ” for example, if you look up each word in the dictionary, once at a time, what is your translation(翻译)? It must be a wrong sentence in your own language.
Languages don’t just have different sounds, they are different in many ways. It’s important to master(掌握) the rules for word order in the study of English, too. If the speakers put words in a wrong order, the listener can’t understand the speaker’s sentence easily. Sometimes when the order of words in an English sentence is changed, the meaning of the sentence changes. But sometimes the order is changed, the meaning of the sentence doesn’t change. Let’s see the difference between the two pairs of sentences.
“She only likes apples. ” “Only she likes apples. ”
“I have seen the film already. ” “I have already seen the film. ”
When you are learning English, you must do your best to get the spirit of the language and use it as the English speaker does. From the passage we know that _______ when we are learning English.
| A．we shouldn’t put every word into our own language |
| B．we should look up every word in the dictionary |
| C．we need to put every word into our own |
| D．we must read word by word |
The writer thinks it is _______ in learning English.
| A．difficult to understand different sounds |
| B．possible to remember the word order |
| C．important to master the rules for word order |
| D．easy to master the rules for word order |
We can learn from the passage that _______.
| A．the meaning of an English sentence always changes with the order of the words |
| B．the order of words can never change the meaning of an English sentence |
| C．sometimes different order of words has a different meaning |
| D．if the order of words is different, the meaning of the sentence must be different |
“ She only likes apples. ”___________
| A．is the same as “Only she likes apples. ” |
| B．is different from “Only she likes apples. ” |
| C．means “She likes fruit except apples. ” |
| D．means “She doesn’t like apples. ” |
Which is the best title for the passage?
| A．Different Orders, Different Meanings |
| B．How to speak English |
| C．How to put English into our Own Language |
| D．How to learn English |
Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude (态度). A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chance to make themselves successful. Here are some suggestions about how to be more confident.
Speak loud When you are not confident, you can't do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak _______(1) enough so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can _______(1) you become more confident.
Play sports .Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence.(2)
Encourage yourself Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you've done.
Pick up a hobby.If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident.
Get rid of (消除) fear Fear comes along with failure (失败). But it's easy to overcome (克服) if you know that failure is part of your life. Don't hide your head just because you said something stupid last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better.在(1)处横线上填入适当的词。___________ ___________
将（2）处划线部分翻译成中文。______________________________________________
回答问题How many suggestions can help you to be more confident?
______________ 找出并写出所给句子的同义句。
If singing is your favourite, you can sing as often as possible.
找出并写出最能表达该短文主题的句子。
Who is the superstar of the cat world? It has to be Uncle Cat. Uncle Cat is a fat white cat living in the countryside of Japan. He is already nine years old, as old as our 50-year-old uncle in cat years. That’s why he gets the nickname(绰号) Uncle Cat.
Uncle Cat is a lazy cat. He often half shuts his eyes and lies in the sun. It makes him look relaxed and peaceful. He also enjoys himself in a basket, so he has another name: Basket Cat.
Uncle Cat is clever. He knows exactly how to make himself look cool—to wear a pair of sunglasses. From hats to flowers, Uncle Cat likes everything that makes him a different cat.
Uncle Cat’s owner likes to take pictures of Uncle Cat. To his surprise, these photos are very popular on the internet. They make people from all over the world to know and love this cute cat.
Recently, a big earthquake happened in Uncle Cat’s hometown. But don’t worry. Uncle Cat is also a lucky cat. He is safe and sound. That means there will be more photos of Uncle Cat on time and he will soon bring us more fun!What do you know about Uncle Cat’s looks?
A. He is a fat white cat.
b. He is already nine years old.
C. He is a lonely cat.
D. He lives in the country of Japan.The main reason why Uncle Cat is called Basket Cat is that .
A. He often half shuts his eyes.
b. He always lies in the sun.
C. He enjoys himself in a basket.
D. He looks relaxed and peaceful.People from all over the world get to know and love Uncle Cat .
A. during a big earthquake.
b. on the Internet.
C. from photo collections.
D. in the newspaper.Which of the following can best explain “Uncle Cat knows exactly how to make himself look cool”?
When I was young, I liked to play jokes on people I knew, especially on my parents and friends. One day my mother was cooking in the kitchen and my younger brother was playing near the window. I ran to my mother and said,| “ My brother has fallen from the open window!” She was very worried about my brother and then I said, “Don’t worry. I’m just joking. ” And my mother shouted at me, “ If you do it again, I’ll punish you. ”
One day I went swimming with my friends in the sea. I wanted to play a joke on my friends. In the beginning, I went swimming alone, and I called to my friends, “ Help me!” All my friends came to help me, only to find out that I was joking. But the next time I wasn’t joking. I swam in deep water and I was so careless that I was almost drowned（淹死）. I tried my best to call my friends for help, but this time nobody came to saved（救） my life. They took me to the emergency center. From then on, I haven’t joked on anyone. I think this is the best lesson in my life. What did the writer like to do when he was young?
| A．To fight with his friends. | B．To play with his brother. |
| C．To play jokes on others. | D．To put others into trouble. |
How did the writer’s mother feel when she heard what he said about his brother?
| A．interested. | B．worried. | C．excited. | D．bored. |
When the writer shouted “Help me!” for the first time, his friends_________.
| A．didn’t care about him | B．stopped to look at him |
| C．didn’t hear the words | D．came to help him |
The underlined part “ the emergency center” means”__________ in Chinese.
| A．购物中心 | B．娱乐中心 | C．急救中心 | D．重症监护室 |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The writer’s mother was cooking when his brother fell from the open window. |
| B．The writer used to go swimming alone in the deep sea. |
| C．The writer used to have few friends because he hardly told the truth. |
| D．The writer hasn’t joked on others since he was saved by his friends. |
DIY, which means Do It Yourself, is quite popular in UK. Lots of stores and supermarkets sell DIY things. TV proprammes show people how to DIY.
English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK –“An Englishman’s home is his castle”. Huge numbers of people spend their holidays making their homes beautiful “castles”. If there is anything that needs fixing around their houses, such as painting the walls or putting in a new shower, they will do the jobs themselves. They share DIY experiences with their friends. More and more people have discovered the joy of DIY. Sometimes people also DIY for saving money. With the economic downturn at present, many people can not afford to buy a bigger house. They are looking at how they can make their house better without spending a lot of money. It is not surprising that DIY is so popular.
DIY can be difficult. There is a huge market for DIY furniture which people need to put together themselves with a few basic tools. However, people often find it not easy to build a piece of furniture because they can’t understand the instructions. Sometimes the instructions are simple and clear, but the furniture itself is difficult to build. One thing is for sure, though most DIY projects are started with the best intentions, many of them may not get finished. DIY can also be dangerous. For example, anything electrical should be done by a professional worker. Unluckily, many people don’t care about this warning and put themselves in danger. It is reported that in just one year over 230,000 people were hurt while doing DIY in UK, including 41,000 who fell off ladders.
Therefore, DIY can bring us fun and help us save money, but it is not always as easy as it is thought to be if we bite off more than we can chew. Maybe factories should make products that are easier and safer for us to DIY.How do many English people spend their holidays according to the passage?
| A．Making their homes beautiful. | B．Visiting their friends. |
| C．Travelling all over the world. | D．Making a lot of money. |
Why do English people like DIY?
| A．Many stores sell DIY things. | B．DIY can bring them fun. |
| C．TV programmes teach them to DIY | D．All DIY projects are easy. |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．DIY is a waste of money. | B．It is always difficult to DIY. |
| C．We should be careful while doing DIY. | D．It’s very safe for us to DIY |
In the passage, “we bite off more than we can chew” probably means ___________.
| A．we can eat everything we like | B．we should do something difficult |
| C．we do something that is too difficult | D．we eat too much food that is not safe |
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| Meat dishes mutton ¥60 Beijing duck ¥35 beef with potatoes ¥20 rabbit ¥18 fried chicken ¥30 fried fish ¥25 |
Other foods tofu ¥4 cabbage ¥10 eggs and tomatoes ¥ 12 vegetable salad ¥7 egg and tomato soup ¥5 rice ¥ 1/bowl dumplings ¥5/plate noodles ¥5/bowl pie ¥8/plate |
| Drinks cola ¥9/bottle green tea ¥ 10/cup coffee ¥30/cup milk ¥3/bottle yogurt ¥3/bag orange juice ¥ 12/glass |
What food is the cheapest?
A. Noodles. B. Potatoes. C. Rice.
What drink is the most expensive?
A. Milk. B. Coffee. C. Orange juice.
How many kinds of drinks are there?
A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight.
How much will you spend if you want a plate of dumplings and Beijing duck?
A. ¥35. B. ¥40. C. ¥57.
Which of the following will cost you ¥42?
A. Beef with potatoes,a bowl of rice,eggs and tomatoes.
B. Mutton,milk, cabbage and a bottle of milk.
C. Fried chicken, vegetable salad and a bowl of noodles.
One midnight, a little girl woke up to get water. She got up and down her bed by herself, walked to the bedroom door and opened it. She looked outside and walked back, for it was so dark in the living room that she feared. Her mother told her not to be afraid and take courage.
“ What is courage? Do you have courage?” She asked, running to her mother’s bed. “ Courage is the brave breath（气）. I have it.” Her mother answered. The girl held out her little hands and asked her mother to give her. After her mother blew out two mouthfuls of breath into her little cold hands, the little girl clenched her fists（握拳）nervousely, afraid that the “breath of courage” would run away. Then with her fists clenched, she walked out of the bedroom towards the bathroom with nothing to fear.
Her mother said to herself, “ It’ll be nice if someone can blow some kind of breath to me. Then I can hold it in my hands too when I feel terrified or lost.
In fact, mostly, what we are terrified of is nothing but the fear in our mind. Who we should deal with is nobody but ourselves.The girl walked back because______.
| A．the bedroom door was locked. | B．She wasn’t thirsty anymore |
| C．her mother wouldn’t go with her | D．She was too afraid of the dark |
To stop “mother’s breath ”from running away, the girl______.
| A．clenched her fists | B．held her own breath |
| C．held out her little hands | D．talk to her mother |
The writer mainly wants to tell us that______.
| A．children learn to be brave quickly. |
| B．the fear in one’s mind is the real problem. |
| C．adults are always brave enough. |
| D．the mother can deal with anything with breath. |
Having a part-time job is an important part of growing up for American teenagers. It can teach them important skills that will be useful for the rest of their lives. And many teenagers find that making their own money gives them a sense of pride and freedom.
American teenagers are allowed to do part-time jobs at the age of 14. During the school year, teenagers may go to work a few times a week after school, and work for longer at weekends.
In summer, top part-time jobs for teenagers include at camps, swimming pools and amusement parks. These jobs are great for those who want to be active and have fun while making money.
Some of the most stressful jobs include teaching, nursing, and police work. These skills help to prepare teenagers for their later lives. When they grow up, the students with work experience are more likely to succeed than those without work experience.
A favorite job for many teenagers is babysitting, and they can start before the age of 14 if their parents agree. As long as they stay in the house and make sure the kids are okay, babysitters can do their homework, watch TV, or talk on the phone with friends. After the kids go to bed and before the parents come home, babysitters have lots of freedom.
It can be stressful to balance school, homework, and a part-time job. However, many American teenagers value their work experience and the skills they get from the job.Why do American teenagers like to have a part-time job？
| A．Because they don’t want to be stressed out. |
| B．Because they can learn skills and get money. |
| C．Because they can get a good job in the future. |
| D．Because they can do anything they like. |
Which kind of part-time job is less stressful for American teenagers?
| A．Working at police. | B．Nursing |
| C．Working at camps. | D．Teaching. |
Which kind of part-time job can a 13-year-old girl do in America?
| A．Working at parks. | B．Working at a swimming pool. |
| C．Looking after babies. | D．Doing the dishes in a restaurant. |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “value”?
| A．喜欢 | B．追求 | C．向往 | D．珍视 |
Hunter and Sally went down the street with their mother. They could buy a pet today. “I cannot wait to see the pets!” Sally said. She wanted a cat. Hunter wanted a frog or a snake.
They went into the pet shop. “Look! That rabbit made a hole to hide in,” Sally said. “Look at those two cats,” said Hunter. Their cage was on the floor. The small and brown cats were asleep on each other.
Sally leaned over the cage. She wanted a better look. The gold necklace she had around her neck came loose. It fell into the cage. It woke up the cats. “Oh no!” Sally cried. “I lost my necklace! It is in the cage!” Then the shopkeeper came. He opened the cage, and took out the necklace. At last, they bought two cats and took them home.
| Where |
1. Sally and Hunter would go to ________________________. |
| Who |
2. ___________________ went there with them.. |
| What |
3. Sally wanted to buy _______________________________. |
| Who |
4. ______________________ lost her necklace. |
| Who |
5. ______________________ took the necklace out of the cage. |
How many parts does the book have?
| A．1 | B．4 | C．18 | D．233 |
If you’re interested in shopping you can read _____.
| A．Chapter 3 | B．Chapter 8 | C．Chapter 16 | D．Chapter 18 |
The book does NOT include _____.
| A．help with European languages |
| B．information about visas |
| C．ideas about what to take on a trip |
| D．a section about traveling with pets |
阅读下列短文，根据短文中的信息完成文后表格。（每空一词）
Hi, Daming,
You ask me about how to improve（提高） your English listening. Here are some advice(建议). I hope they can help you.
◆Relax(放松) yourself.
Before you start listening to something, don’t get excited or nervous（紧张的）.You need to relax．This will help you with your listening.
◆Listen carefully to the first sentence.
The first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage．For example，if，at the beginning，you hear “Our reporter says…”,you know you will hear a piece of news，not a children’s story, or a science report.
◆ Think when you’re listening.
When you’re listening, try to do some thinking．For example, you can think of the following questions: When, where and how? What does the speaker want to tell us? In this way, you may understand the passage better.
◆Listen to important facts.
It’s important for you to remember some important facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings, and how the scientists get their results. This is also very helpful to your listening．
Yours,
Tom
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A doctor was once teaching a class of medical students at a famous hospital in Edinburge. An injured man was brought in, and the doctor turned to one of his students and asked him, “What’s wrong with this man ?”
“I don’t know, sir,” the student answered. “Shall I examine him and find out?”
“There’s no need to examine him,” said the doctor. “You should know without asking questions. He has hurt his right knee. Didn’t you notice the way he walked? He hurt it by burning it in the fire. You see his trousers leg is burnt away at the knee. This is Monday morning. Yesterday was fine, but on Saturday the roads were wet and muddy. The man’s trousers are muddy all over. The man fell down on Saturday night.”
The doctor then turned to the man and said, “You had your pay on Saturday and went to a public house and drank too much. You got muddy and wet on the way home. Because you had drunk too much, you fell on the fire and burnt your knee. Is that right?
“Yes, sir,” said the man. The medical students were having a lesson ______.
| A．at the library | B．in a classroom |
| C．at a well-known hospital | D．in a medical school |
The man hurt his knee _______.
| A．on Monday | B．on Sunday night | C．on Saturday night | D．yesterday |
How did the doctor know that the man burnt his knee?
| A．From the way he walked. | B．By seeing his trousers leg is burnt away at the knee. |
| C．By seeing the man’s trousers are muddy all over. | D．Both A and B |
Which is the right order according to the passage?
① He burnt his knee. ②He got drunk. ③He fell down and got muddy. ④He had his pay.
| A．①②③④ | B．④③②① | C．③④①② | D．④②③① |
From the passage we know that _______ is very important for medical students.
| A．watching and thinking | B．taking good care of others |
| C．learning from others | D．teaching |
This is a true story in Guyana. One day, a child took some silver paper from a cigarette box. He rolled it into a tiny ball and pushed it up his nose. He couldn’t get it out again. He ran crying to his mother. His mother couldn’t get the paper out, either. A week later the paper was still in his nose. His nose began to have a bad smell. So his mother took his child to the hospital. The doctor looked up his nose. She put a tiny steel rod（钢棒）into his nose and felt the paper. She said she would have to cut his nose to get the paper out. The child’s mother came home looking sad. She didn’t want her child to have his nose cut. He was a handsome boy and the cut would make him ugly.
Next day, the child’s mother took him to her friend Sidney. Sidney lived in a house with an old woman called May. She asked to see the child, so the child let her look up his nose. He closed his eyes. “Yes, I can see it,” May said. “It will be out soon!” As she spoke, she shook black pepper on the child’s nose. He gave a mighty sneeze and the paper flew out. His mother was surprised. May told her to take the boy to the sea for a swim. She said the salt water would go up his nose and stop the bad smell. So the child didn’t have to go to the hospital and gave his nose cut.How did the silver ball go into the boy’s nose?
| A．His mother put it into his nose. |
| B．The boy himself pushed the ball up his nose. |
| C．The silver ball rolled into his nose itself. |
| D．The passage didn’t tell us. |
Why did the boy’s nose have a bad smell?
| A．The ball stayed in his nose for too long. |
| B．The boy didn't like to wash his nose. |
| C．His nose is cut and gave a bad smell. |
| D．Because he had a running nose. |
What can help to stop the bad smell?
| A．Some medicine. | B．Some black pepper. | C．Fresh air. | D．The salt water. |
In the last paragraph, the underlined word mighty means _____________.
| A．有力的 | B．可能的 | C．好笑的. | D．坚硬的 |
A winter storm (暴风雪) usually can last for some time with high winds, cold rain, heavy snowfall (降雪) and low temperature. Winter storms can make driving and walking dangerous.
Before a winter storm:
◆Have a good plan.
◆Buy some food, water and warm clothes for your family.
◆Always listen to the weather report for your area.
During a winter storm:
◆Stay at home and wear warm clothes.
◆Eat more food and drink more water.
◆If you must drive, carry a cell phone .
After a winter storm:
◆Don’t drive until the weather gets better.
◆Check on your neighbors to make sure that they’re OK.
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| Before a winter storm |
1. Make a plan. |
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| During a winter storm |
1. Stay |
| 2. Have more food and drink. |
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| After a winter storm |
1. Drive when the weather |
| 2. Make sure your neighbors are OK. |
Cindy is my friend. She has some collections. She has many erasers, keys, hats and pictures. They are very nice. Cindy has 30 erasers in many colors: white, red, yellow, green and black. They are in the pencil case in the drawer of her desk. Look! On Cindy’s desk is a red case. 18 keys are in it. Cindy likes nice hats. She has two yellow hats, four red hats, two blue hats and a black hat. On the wall (墙) of Cindy’ s room are seven pictures of people, sports and food. They look nice.
根据短文内容,完成下面的表格,每空不可超过三个词。
Collection Number Color Place(地点)
erasers 30 white, red, _______, green and black
in the pencil case 18_____
in the ______
hats ______ yellow, red, blue
and black pictures of people, _____ 7 on the wall
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