Have you ever been ill? When you are ill, you must be unhappy because your body becomes hot, and there are pains all over your body. You don’t want to work. Instead, you want to stay in bed, feeling very sad.
What makes us ill? It is germs (细菌). Germs are everywhere. They are very small and you can’t find them with your eyes, but you can see them with a microscope(显微镜). They are very very small and there could be hundreds of them on a very small thing.
Germs are always found in dirty water. When we look at dirty water under the microscope, we shall see them in it. So your father and mother won’t let you drink dirty water.
Germs aren’t found only in water . They are found in air and dust. If you cut your finger and some of the dust ( 灰尘 ) from the floor goes into the cut, some of the germs would go into your finger. Your finger would become big and red , and you will have much pain in it. Sometimes germs would go into all of your body, and you would have pain everywhere.
Which of the following is true?
A.If things are very very small , they are germs. |
B.If things can’t be seen, they must be germs . |
C.Germs are only in dirty water. |
D.Germs are everywhere around us. |
What’s a microscope used for?
A.Making very very small things look much bigger. |
B.Making very big things look much smaller. |
C.Helping you read some newspapers. |
D.Helping you if you can’t see things clearly. |
Why don’t your parents let you drink dirty water.
A.You haven’ t looked at it carefully. |
B.Water can’t be drunk in this way. |
C.There are lots of germs in it. |
D.Water will make you ill. |
Which of the following is NOT true ?
A.Germs can be found both in water and in the air. |
B.Germs can go into your finger if it is cut. |
C.If your temperature ( 体温 ) is not OK, there must be germs in your body. |
D.If your finger isn’t cut, there aren’t any germs on it. |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
A.Germs can make us ill. |
B.Germs are in dirty water. |
C.Don’t drink dirty water. |
D.Take care of your fingers. |
Have you ever had a science class that you look forward to? It doesn’t happen often. But when you have a teacher like Mrs. Rheineck, it’s more than a science class. It’s a science class where learning is easy and fun. There is no getting down to a huge textbook or listening to a teacher about something you don’t care about.
My experience with Mrs. Rheineck didn’t start with science class, but with her as my tutor(导师,家庭教师). I was always a weak reader and wasn’t getting any better. My parents told me I needed to be tutored.
One day after school, I went into the library with my mom for my first tutoring time. I had no idea who was tutoring me. My mom practically had to pull me into the library. The first thing we did was to play a game to get to know each other and get rid of the awkwardness (笨拙,尴尬). We didn’t even play a reading game.
We also went around the library and I got to pick out a book I wanted to read. She didn’t make me read a boring textbook about something I didn’t care about. I didn’t even pick a book. I picked out a magazine about remote control cars. I thought to myself, how bad could it be? I got to read about remote control cars. She told me even though I was reading a magazine, I was still reading. After the first magazine, she picked out a book she liked. I would read a chapter(章) and then she would read a chapter to me, this way I didn’t have to read for long periods of time.
As I got better and faster at reading, I was able to read two chapters in the same amount of time, which used to take me to read one chapter.
Reading is one of the most important things in high school and college to be successful. If it wasn’t for her, I would not be the reader I am today and I thank her for that.
Why was the writer tutored by Mrs. Rheineck?
A.Because the writer was too shy to talk with others. |
B.Because the writer found science easy and fun. |
C.Because the writer liked her science class. |
D.Because the writer couldn’t read books quickly. |
It can be inferred from the third paragraph that __________.
A.the writer went to the library to play a game |
B.the writer was unhappy to be tutored |
C.the writer knew Mrs. Rheineck very well |
D.the writer was awkward to read in the library |
At the library, the writer __________.
A.chose any book he was interested in |
B.played a reading game with Mrs. Rheineck |
C.was asked to read one chapter after another |
D.had to read textbooks rather than magazines |
More than anything else in the world, Lion liked being King of the jungle. He walked around, showing off his power and pride.
Each day Lion took a long lazy sleep under the shade of his favourite tree. He always dreamed of weaker animals bowing(鞠躬) before him.
One day Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped over Lion’s huge paws. Lion woke up with a start. “How dare you wake me up! ” he shouted angrily. Lion grabbed Mouse with one paw. “On the second thought, I’m in the mood for the snack, and you’ll make a delicious meal.”, he said.
Mouse cried out, “King Lion, please spare(饶恕) me! If you let me live, I’ll always remember your kindness. And, some day, I might be able to help you.”
“ How could such a powerless little mouse ever help me?” That thought made Lion laugh so much that he decided to let Mouse go. A week later, Lion was walking through the jungle on the way to his favourite tree when he stepped onto a hunter’s net. The net scooped him up. No matter how he twisted and turned, he couldn’t escape.
When Mouse heard Lion’s frightened shouts, he raced to help. Mouse quickly chewed(咬)through the ropes to make a hole in the net. Soon, Lion moved out and was free. Lion looked down at the little mouse. “Thank you for saving my life,” said Lion, smiling his widest smile. “I was mistaken. You are not a powerless little mouse. You are a great friend!”
What did Lion do each day?
A.He stepped onto a hunter’s net. |
B.He bowed before weaker animals. |
C.He showed kindness to animals in the jungle. |
D.He had a good sleep under his favourite tree. |
How did Mouse wake up Lion?
A.He made a hole in the net. |
B.He shouted at Lion angrily. |
C.He tripped over Lion’s paws. |
D.He prepared a delicious meal for Lion. |
Why did Lion let Mouse go?
A.Because he was trapped in the net. |
B.Because he took Mouse as his good friend. |
C.Because he believed Mouse could save him. |
D.Because he doubted if Mouse could be of any help. |
What do you think of Mouse?
A.Clever and honest. | B.Silly and lazy |
C.Humorous and stubborn | D.Proud and selfish. |
What can we learn from the passage?
A.Pride makes you lose what you have. |
B.Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. |
C.Even the small can show great strength. |
D.When the cat’s away, the mice will play. |
Mrs. King is an American doctor. She is now in China. She works in a children’s hospital(儿童医院)in Beijing. She is also learning Chinese medicine (中医) there. She likes Chinese medicine very much. She loves working for children. She works hard in the day and reads English books on (关于) Chinese medicine at night. She learns Chinese from the Chinese doctors and her Chinese friends. Now she can speak some Chinese. She can read some Chinese books, too.
Her husband(丈夫) Mr. King is a teacher. He teaches English in a junior high school in Beijing. He works hard, too. He works from Monday to Friday. He teaches three classes every day. Sometimes, on Saturdays and Sundays, he teaches other English classes. He wants to make more money (挣更多钱).
Mrs. King works in a _____.
A.shop | B.junior high school in Beijing |
C.hospital in Beijing | D.hospital in America |
Both of the Kings _____.
A.live in America | B.live in Shanghai |
C.work hard | D.work every day |
Mr. King works _____.
A.in a junior high school in Beijing |
B.in a children’s hospital in Beijing |
C.in a junior high school in America |
D.in a children’s hospital in America |
Mrs. King learns Chinese from _____.
A.her teacher |
B.the books |
C.the doctors |
D.the Chinese doctors and her Chinese friends |
Her name is Mary. She comes from London. She is in China with her father and mother. Shecan speak a little Chinese. She studies in No. 80 Middle School in Tianjin. She is in the sameschool as her parents (father and mother). She is a good student. She goes to school six daysa week. She likesgetting up early. She doesn't like to be late. She often goes to school veryearly. But today she gets up late. So she gets to the classroom at 7 :30. But there aren't anystudents in it. She is not late. She is still early. It's Sunday today. The students are allat home.
Mary is from_________.
A.America | B.China | C.No. 80 Middle School | D.England |
Mary's parents work in_________.
A.Beijing | B.America | C.Tianjin | D.a factory |
Mary doesn't like to_________.
A.go to school | B.be late | C.get up early | D.live in China |
Nobody (没有人)is in the classroom because_________.
A.it's Sunday |
B.Mary gets to the classroom so early |
C.the students are playing outside |
D.it's 7:30 now |
The largest animal ever to live on Earth is the blue whale(鲸鱼). It weighs(重) about 80 tons-more than 24 big elephants. It is more than 30 metres long. A new baby whale weighs as much as a big elephant. Cats won't die if they fall off very high places because they can turn themselves up the right way so as to keep their bodies safe. One cat fell off 32 floors onto the street, but it was just hurt a little. A bear can run as fast as a horse. A new-born panda is smaller than a mouse and weighs about 100 grams. Elephants are the most careful animals in their love. A male(雄性) elephant may show his lady love for up to three years until the female(雌性) elephant takes his love. They often show their love by touching each other's body. Usually, wolves do not hurt people. For years a Canadian newspaper says that they would give anyone a lot of money if he or she could show that a wolf could hurt a person. But nobody could do that. Wolves do not usually go together though(尽管) they may do this in winter and they only hurt people at an unusual time.
How much does a new-born blue whale weigh?
A.About 10 tons | B.As much as a baby elephant |
C.About 80 tons | D.About 3 tons |
A bear can run_______people think they can.
A.faster than | B.slower than | C.as fast as | D.as slowly as |
How many kinds of animals are mentioned(提到) in this passage?
A.Five | B.Six | C.Seven | D.Eight |
Hi! We are Lucy and Lily. We are sisters. We are studying in a high school. We are always wanting the weekends to come. Because on weekends there are different kinds of outdoor activities, such as going to the park, going shopping, playing ball games and so on.
We usually go to the park on Saturdays. We often take some bread, meat, water and milk with us. It’s Saturday today. We are in the park again. Father is fishing in a boat on the lake(湖). Mother is sitting and reading under the tree. We are flying a kite. Now we are drinking some water. Do you think we are happy?
根据短文内容,选择正确答案。
Lucy and Lily are ________.
A.students | B.teachers | C.nurses | D.cousins |
What do Lucy and Lily usually do on Saturdays?
A.Play ball games. | B.Go to the park. |
C.Go for a picnic. | D.Go shopping. |
How many people can we know from the passage?
A.Three. | B.Four. | C.Five. | D.Six. |
What are Lucy and Lily doing now?
A.They are fishing. |
B.They are reading. |
C.They are flying a kite. |
D.They are drinking some water. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Lucy and Lily like the weekends. |
B.Lucy and Lily often take some food with them. |
C.It’s Sunday today. |
D.Lucy and Lily’s father is in the park, too. |
Nancy and Sheila are in the same class. They are friends. Nancy wants to invite Sheila to dinner on Sunday. But Sheila doesn't know the way. Now Nancy is telling her.
"It's easy. You can take No. 4 bus. After you get off at Red Road. cross it and take the first turning on the left. Walk along the road for about five minutes. and then you'll see a big tree. Go straight on for about a hundred meters. and you will see a big red house. This is not my home. Go past the big house about four hundred meters. and you'll see a small yellow house beside a little tree. Then you can open the door with your foot."
"With my foot?" asks Sheila. "Why?"
"Well. you won't come to my house empty-handed(空手地), will you?" answers Nancy.
Nancy asks Sheila to________.
A.have dinner with her | B.go to a big red house |
C.go to the cinema together | D.go shopping together |
Which of the following is true?
A.Nancy and Sheila are classmates. |
B.Sheila should take No. 5 bus first. |
C.Nancy asks Sheila to come to her home on Saturday. |
D.Sheila knows Nancy's home very well. |
How far is it from the big tree to the small yellow house?
A.It's five minutes' walk. | B.It's a hundred minutes' ride. |
C.It's about two hundred meters. | D.It's about five hundred meters. |
Where is Nancy's house?
A.It's beside a big red house. | B.It's beside a little tree. |
C.It's on the right side of Red Road. | D.It's behind a small yellow house. |
Why does Nancy ask Sheila to open the door with her foot?
A.Because she thinks Sheila should carry a lot of presents in both hands. |
B.Because she thinks Sheila should bring her family members to her home. |
C.Because she thinks Sheila should bring other classmates to her home. |
D.Because she thinks Sheila will be afraid to open the door with her hands. |
Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That’s how millions of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy.
The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria. “ Young children laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh between 7 and 15 times a day,” says Dr.Kataria. “Everyone is naturally good at laughing---it’s the common language. We want people to feel happy with their lives.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1300 in the world.
Many doctors are also interested in the effects of laughter on our health. According to a 5-year study at the UCLA School of Medicine in California, with laughing there is less stress in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.
So what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to my nearest club in South London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class. To be honest, I wasn’t interested in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking silly. Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands and say “ho ho ho ha, ha, ha” while looking at each other. However, our bodies can’t tell the difference between real laughter and unreal laughter, so they still produce the same healthy effects.
Surprisingly, it works! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was surprised by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. You might be very pleased with the results.
The first Laughter Club was started in __________.
A. India B. America C. Britain
How many Laughter Clubs are there in the world today?
A. Over 1300. B. Over 500. C. Over 800.
How did the writer feel at the beginning of the class?
A. Surprised. B. Pleased. C. Nervous.
When did the people in the club begin to laugh for real?
A. After ten minutes. B. After ten hours. C. After ten seconds.
The article mainly tells us _____________.
A. young children laugh much more often than adults in a day
B. laughing is one of the best ways to stay healthy
C.real laughter and unreal laughter are both good for health
Lucy is a student in Class Two , Grade Seven . She is eleven years old . She had a beautiful toothbrush(牙刷). But it was broken last Sunday . She was very sad because not only it was beautiful ,but also it was blue --- her favorite color . So her mother went shopping with her to buy a toothbrush on Sunday afternoon .
There are many toothbrushes in the shop . They bought a blue one . There is a blue bird in it . And it is made in Guangzhou . It’s ten yuan . It’s expensive . But it is so beautiful . And she likes it very much . Then they went home . Lucy can brush teeth now . How happy she is !
根据短文内容从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出正确的答案。
How old is Lucy ?
A.8 | B.9 | C.10 | D.11 |
What color was Lucy’s old toothbrush ?
A.Red | B.Green | C.Yellow | D.Blue |
Who went to buy a toothbrush with her on Sunday afternoon ?
A.Her mother . | B.Her father | C.Her friend | D.Herself |
Where is Lucy’s toothbrush from ?
A.The US | B.China | C.Japan | D.Singapore |
Which sentence has the same meaning as the underline one ?
A.I can’t mind it | B.I can’t afford it |
C.It’s good | D.It’s not cheap |
Tom is a 12-year-old boy. If he has a headache, he should take __________ a day.
A.tablet | B.1 tablet | C.2 tablets | D.3 tablets |
The Public Library is closed at __________.
A.5:00 p.m. | B.9:00 a.m. | C.4:00 p.m. | D.12:00 a.m. |
Lin and his father want to go to the Hamilton Zoo, they should pay __________.
A.$ 15 | B.$ 30 | C.$ 45 | D.$ 10 |
My name is Sam. I’m tall. I have a round face and big eyes. I have a good friend. His name is Tom. He is short. He has red hair and big eyes. His favorite actor is Jackie Chan, and he thinks Jackie Chan is strong and cool.
Our Chinese teacher is Miss Zhang. She is from Shanghai. She is 25 years old. She has long, black hair. She’s Tom’s favorite teacher.
根据短文内容,选择正确答案。Sam is a boy.
A.tall B.cool C.short have / has big eyes.
A.Sam B.Tom C.Sam and TomJackie Chan is a(n) .
A.teacher B.actor C.studentMiss Zhang comes from .
A.England B.China C.Cuba下列各句说法错误的是 .
A.Jackie Chan is cool and strong.
B.Tom doesn’t like Miss Zhang.
C.Miss Zhang is a young woman.
Tina is an English girl. She is twelve. She is in Class 8, Grade 7. She and I are in the same class. Her telephone number is(010)8256-4325. We are good friends. Her English is good, and she can help me.
根据短文内容判断正(A)误(B)。Tina is from Canada.
Tina is 12.
I’m in Class 7, Grade 8.
My English is good.
Her telephone number is(010)8256—4325.
In the morning, Mr. Martin comes into his garden. He sees too much snow in the garden. Mr Martin wants to take his car out, so he asks a cleaner to clean the road(路) from his garage(车库) to the gate. He says to the cleaner, “Don’t put any snow on the flowers or on the wall. And don’t put any into the street, or the policeman will come.” Then he goes out.
When he comes back, the road is clean. There is no snow on the flowers, on the wall or in the street. But when he opens the garage to get his car out, he sees: it is full of snow, the snow from the road, and his car is under the snow!
What is the weather like?___________
A.It’s very hot. | B.It’s raining. | C.It’s cold | D.It’s windy. |
Who cleans the snow on the road? ___________
A.Mr Martin. | B.A policeman. | C.Mrs Martin. | D.A cleaner. |
Why can’t the cleaner put any snow into the street? ___________
A.Because there’s too much snow, too. |
B.Because the policeman will come. |
C.Because there are flowers in the street. |
D.Because there’s a car in the street. |
Where is the snow after the cleaner cleans the road? ___________
A.On the flowers. | B.In the garage. |
C.In the street. | D.We don’t know. |
What does Mr Martin think of the cleaner? ___________
A.He is smart. | B.He does a right thing. |
C.He does a wrong thing. | D.He helps Mr Martin. |
The Lunar Calendar(阴历)
Modern Chinese use the solar calendar(阳历)as English people do . But at the same time , they use their own lunar calendar . Each lunar year is given the name of one of these animals : the rat , the ox , the tiger , the hare , the dragon , the snake , the horse , the goat , the monkey , the chicken , the dog and the pig . This list lasts for 12 years and then starts again .
Each Chinese month starts on the day of the new moon . And the full moon comes on the 15th day of the month . The New Year always starts between January 21 and February 20 . On the last day of the lunar year , there is a big family dinner . All members of the family except married daughters try to be present at this meal , even of they have to travel many miles to reach the home of their parents . Old quarrels are forgotten , and everybody is happy . After the dinner , the children keep awake to welcome the New Year .
The New Year celebrations last for 15 days , from the new moon to the full moon . On the first day , children and unmarried people go to visit their elders .
If next year is the year of the dragon , what was the name of last year ?
A.It was the year of tiger . |
B.It was the year of the hare . |
C.It was the year of snake . |
D.It was the year of the ox . |
Suppose that next Chinese New Year’s Day is on 15th February , when will people have their big family dinner ?
A.On February 15 | B.On February 16 |
C.On February 14 | D.On February 17 |
The family usually have their big family dinner at the home of ________ .
A.the married son | B.the married daughter |
C.the unmarried son | D.the parents |
People celebrate the New Year ________ .
A.for 15 days |
B.from the new moon to the full moon in the first month of the lunar year |
C.from January 21 to February 20 |
D.both A and B |
From this selection we know that each Chinese month is measured by _______ .
A.the sun’s revolutions(旋转) |
B.the moon’s revolutions |
C.the earth’s revolutions |
D.both the earth’s and moon’s revolutions |