阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
If you are a fan of the Korean actor, you may go to in April．
| A．Beijing | B．Shanghai | C．Guangzhou | D．Nanjing |
Part 2 is probably from ．
| A．a novel | B．a university poster | C．a science book | D．a textbook |
Coffee has been a part of people’s lives for thousands of years,and today it is still a favourite drink of millions of people in the world. Coffee is so popular ,but do you know the story of coffee and how it was discovered?
There is an old story that says coffee was discovered in Africa long ,long time ago. One day,a farmer was watching his goats,and he saw them eat some small berries(干种子)from a plant. After they ate the berries,the goats became very active.The man often felt tired,so he decided to try the berries too. Surprisingly, he did not feel tired any more.Coffee plants were thus discovered. Then coffee was taken from Africa to Arabia(阿拉伯半岛),and there it was first used as medicine. The Arabs kept coffee a secret for many years. Later, coffee came to Turkey(土耳其),then italy,then France. From Europe, the coffee plant was taken to America. People found that coffee plants grew well in many parts of South America, so large coffee farms were started, and many coffee plants were grown. On these farms, coffee beans were picked from the plants by hand. Then the beans were dried and prepared for market to sell. Different coffee beans were mixed together to produce different kinds of coffee. Coffee was sent to all over the world ,and soon became very popular.
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。
Answer each of the following questions in No More Than 6 Words.Where did coffee come from?
What was coffee first used as in Arabia?
Why were large coffee farms started in South America?
How did people get coffee beans from the plants?
Why did people mix different coffee beans together?
World Sleep Day, on 21st March, was created to bring attention to the growing number of sleep problems. Sleep is a natural part of human life, but many people in the modern world don’t realize it’s very important. As a result, sleep problems are quite common.
In 2011, scientists at the University of Athens in Greece did a survey of over 35,000 people in 10 countries around the world, including China, Belgium and South Africa. Among the people, 24 percent said that they did not sleep well, 31.6 percent were diagnosed(诊断) with insomnia(失眠). In addition, 30.7 percent of them have visited doctors for help with sleep problems and 11.6 percent said that they felt very sleepy during the day.
The survey found that many people suffer the effects of poor quality sleep, some examples can’t fall asleep and often wake up in the middle of the night. The main reasons of the problems are pressure(压力) from school or work and a fast pace(节奏) of life, but noise pollution and light pollution also affect sleep and cause poor quality sleep. The survey also found that large numbers of people find it hard to sleep at night. The short term effects of this are tiredness and trouble concentrating(专心). If this happens for a long time, the risk of gaining weight and having a heart attack may increase.
There are many things you can do to improve the quality of your sleep. First, you should have regular sleep habits. Try to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day. You also need to make your bedroom a cool, dark, quiet place to sleep so that heat, light and noise do not disturb you. At night, you should also avoid things that contain caffeine, such as chocolate, coffee, tea and many soft drinks, as caffeine may keep you from sleeping.
Getting a good night's sleep is important for everyone. By following the advice above, you can rest better at night and work better during the day.
| Have a good sleep |
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| World Sleep Day |
World Sleep Day was created to make people understand the__ |
| A survey by scientists |
Of 35 000 people in 10 countries in the world, 24 percent of the people didn’t have a_ 31.6 percent were diagnosed with insomnia. 30.7 percent have __ 11.6 percent of the people feel __ |
| __ |
People feel the pressure from school or work . A fast pace of life_ Noise and light pollution also cause poor quality sleep. |
| __ |
Some people aren’t able to fall asleep and often wake up at night. Feeling___ It’s highly possible that sleepless people easily gain weight and have a heart attack. |
| Ways to__ |
Have regular sleep habits. Make your bedroom cool, dark and quiet Don’t drink anything__ |
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What should you take in with you when you take an exam? Pen, pencil, eraser, ruler…, and don’t forget a bottle of water!
According to a study at the British Psychological ( 心理学的) Society Annual Conference held in London, students who bring water into exams may improve their grades by up to 10 percent.
Scientists at the University of East London and the University of Westminster, UK, did a study on 447 students. The students were studying for different degrees (学历) at the University of East London. Only 25 percent of them entered the exam hall with something to drink.
Scientists then compared their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found that all those who had brought drinks with them got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.
It is unclear why drinking water improves exam results. But scientists say having enough water in our bodies and not feeling thirsty could have a helpful effect on our brains. Drinking water may also cut down on anxiety ( 焦虑), which has a bad effect on exam performances, according to Chris Pawson, PhD, of the University of East London.
“Whatever the explanation, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的)with water during exams,” he said.
So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you.Who knows – it may help you pass the exam!How much may the students improve their grades most if they bring water into exams?
| A．By 2%. | B．By 8%. |
| C．By 10%. | D．By 25%. |
How many students in the study got better grades?
| A．About112 students who brought drinks or water into their exams. |
| B．All the447 students who come from the University of East London. |
| C．About300 students who took part in the study. |
| D．About10 percent of the students who studied different subjects. |
The underlined phrase “cut down on” probably means _______.
| A．increase | B．bring |
| C．reduce | D．change |
According to the passage, how does water help students in exams?
a. It is good for their brains. b. It makes students smarter.
c. It helps students stay cool. d. It helps students stay awake.
| A．a b | B．a c |
| C．b c | D．c d |
Where can you probably read the article?
| A．Fashion magazine. |
| B．Text book. |
| C．Travel guide. |
| D．Newspaper. |
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Once upon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.
One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought that someone would dance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn’t dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.
As he got closer he called out, “Good morning! What are you doing?” The young man paused, looked up and replied, “Throwing starfish(星鱼) in the ocean.” “I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?”
“The sun is up and the tide is going out. And if I don’t throw them in, they’ll die.”
“But, young man, don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can’t possibly make a difference!”
The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked another starfish, and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, “It made a difference for that one.”
There is something very special in every one of us. We all have the ability to make a difference. And if we can know that talent, we will get the power to create the future through the strength of our visions（远见） .
We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the world will be better.What’s the habit of the wise man before he began his work?
| A．Doing his writing |
| B．Picking up some starfish |
| C．Walking on the beach |
| D．Throwing some starfish into the ocean |
One day, the wise man saw the young man ______.
| A．dancing along the beach |
| B．walking with a dancer |
| C．picking up starfish for sale |
| D．trying to save as many starfish as possible |
Near the end of the passage, “something very special” refers to ______.
| A．the ability of throwing things |
| B．the strength of making decisions |
| C．our own starfish |
| D．the ability of creating one’s own future |
From the last two paragraphs, we can learn that ______.
| A．the wise man realized something new and important |
| B．the wise man thought it was foolish of the young man to throw starfish in the ocean |
| C．the young man had the ability to change the whole world alone |
| D．it is necessary for us to save starfish on the beach |
The writer told this story in order to show us ______.
| A．how and where we can write a good article |
| B．everyone can do something for the future |
| C．wise men are sometimes silly |
| D．young people are actually wiser than old people |
When I was ten, my sisters and I were amazed at our neighbor’s Christmas tree. We returned home from their house and decided that we must have one of our own. In our house we never had enough money for a Christmas tree.
In fact, we insisted so much that my father had no choice but to agree. “Yes!” he finally said.“This year we will have a Christmas tree.” Our mouths dropped open at the thought of having our own tree. Then Dad said,“I’ll do it myself.”
We followed him around the house as he gathered up the materials he would need, We all sat close to him, carefully watching everything he did. He passed the thread around the first nail on the corner of a box, then back down to the second nail on the box, and up again to the nail, until right there before our eyes a green a Christmas tree began to take shape. He carefully did the same with all of the 50 nails in the box and when he had finished he said,“Now you can decorate it.”
I don’t remember where the decorations came from, but they were red and small and to us they just looked so beautiful and perfect for our tree. When we finished decorating it, we proudly invited all our friends over to see our Christmas tree. We were so happy, not only because it looked so pretty, but because my father had made it himself. It truly was the most beautiful Christmas tree we had ever seen.
Years later, things got better and Dad was able to buy a proper Christmas tree which we would happily decorate. However, my sisters and I will never forget the night when we got our first Christmas tree.What do we know about the writer?
| A．She had lots of friends at school. |
| B．She knew little of her neighbors. |
| C．She lived a hard life when she was young. |
| D．She seldom saw beautiful green trees. |
How did the writer and her sisters feel when their father decided to make a Christmas tree?
| A．Excited | B．Tired |
| C．Bored | D．Worried |
The third paragraph mainly describes__________.
| A．why the writer and her sisters went around the house |
| B．what were needed to decorate a beautiful Christmas tree |
| C．how long it took to find materials |
| D．how the Christmas tree was made |
Which would be the best title for the passage?
| A．A brave act by a happy family |
| B．A father’s love for his children |
| C．A picture of large families |
| D．An act of kindness |
The Chinese meaning of the underlined word”decoration” is_______.
A. 决定 B讨论
C 装饰 D 词典
After the First World War, a small group of soldiers left the army and returned to their hometown in France. Most of them lived well, but one of them was poor. His name was Lebeau.
Once a year they had supper together in Barton's house. Barton was a rich man.
One evening Barton showed his friends a large gold coin at the supper table. The coin was passed around and praised by everyone there. At the same time they were talking and laughing. They soon forgot the coin. After supper, Barton asked for the coin, but nobody could tell where it was. It was lost.
One of the men said that everyone must be searched. One by one they turned out their pockets. Only Lebeau refused. “I didn't steal the coin,” he said, “and I will not be searched.” After that, people turned their heads away from Lebeau when they met him. He grew poorer and poorer. Soon his wife died.
A few years later, Barton had his house repaired. The lost coin was found under the floor. Barton felt sorry and went to Lebeau to apologize. “But” he asked, “You know the coin was not in your pocket,” he said to Lebeau, “but why did you refuse to be searched?”
“Because I was a thief,” Lebeau answered. “My pockets were full of food at that time. I had taken some food from the table to carry home to my wife and hungry children.”Lebeau was poor because____________.
| A．he was not a good soldier |
| B．he was not a clever thief |
| C．he had a very large family to support |
| D．none of the above |
How often did they have a supper together in Barton’s house?
| A．Every month. |
| B．Once a year. |
| C．Once in a while. |
| D．Very often. |
The underlined word “apologize” means__________.
| A．解释 | B．道谢 |
| C．道歉 | D．谅解 |
After that, people turned their heads away from Lebeau when they met him because ____________.
| A．they thought he was too poor |
| B．they didn’t want to see him suffering |
| C．they didn’t want to hear what he had to say |
| D．they thought he stole the coin and didn’t want to talk to him |
Which of the following statements is true?
| A．Barton put the coin under the floor. |
| B．Lebeau’s wife died of hunger. |
| C．Lebeau didn’t put the coin into his pockets. |
| D．At last, Barton gave Lebeau a lot of money. |
is from Canada.
| A．Bill Gates |
| B．Mark Twain |
| C．Thomas Edison |
| D．Celine Dion |
The was born in 1835.
| A．inventor | B．singer |
| C．doctor | D．writer |
My Heart Will Go On is the name of a .
| A．book | B．song |
| C．story | D．films |
Dr. Bethune worked in China for about years.
| A．2 | B．4 |
| C．6 | D．8 |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Mark Twain wrote Business @the Speed of Thought. |
| B．Bill Gates started working for Microsoft Company in 1955. |
| C．Thomas Edison made over 1,000 inventions. |
| D．Celine Dion stopped singing in 1997 |
Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.
Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don’t enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.
The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!The underlined word “wealthy” means “__________” in the article.
| A．pleased | B．healthy |
| C．excited | D．rich |
Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _________.
| A．get money and something they can’t buy with money |
| B．do what they want to do at any time |
| C．enjoy health which makes them work hard |
| D．take an active part in all kinds of activities every day |
The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ___________.
| A．think about getting a good job |
| B．think of presents they don’t like |
| C．often spend time with close friends |
| D．often spend time on entering the college |
Many people find it happy to ___________.
| A．remember the old days and troubles |
| B．do some meaningful things for others |
| C．go shopping to buy some food |
| D．make much money and little success |
The passage mainly tells us __________.
| A．how to find happiness |
| B．how to save happiness |
| C．to do something good for others |
| D．to value our beliefs or health |
Dragons are not real animals, but look like a combination (结合体) of many animals such as snakes, fish and deer. They have two horns (角) and a long moustache (胡子). With fantastic powers, they fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes were covered with pictures of dragons.
We are proud to call ourselves the "descendants (传人) of the dragon" In Chinese, "excellent" people are often called "dragons". A number of Chinese sayings and idioms talk about dragons, for example, “Hoping one's child will become a dragon," which means hoping he or she will be successful.
It is said that people born in the Year of the Dragon have certain characteristics. They are creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered. There are some famous "dragons" who have done excellent things, for example, the great man Deng Xiaoping, the famous businessman Li Jiacheng and the movie star Zhao Wei. They are all very successful.
There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as Dragon Head – Raising Day and Dragon Boat Festival. We have different kinds of activities to celebrate them. These two festivals come every year, but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.
The dragon is very important in Chinese culture. As the "descendants of the dragon", it is necessary for us to know the views on dragons in our culture. It can help us understand why our parents always want us to be "dragons".
This year is the Year of the Dragon. Good luck to you!What does the Chinese dragon symbolize?
| A．A combination of many animals. |
| B．Chinese sayings and idioms. |
| C．Traditional festivals. |
| D．Strength and good luck. |
In the passage, the underlined sentence "Hoping one's child will become a dragon." means in Chinese.
| A．龙马精神 | B．龙飞凤舞 |
| C．望子成龙 | D．龙腾虎跃 |
What characteristics may the people born in the Year of the Dragon have?
They may be _______.
| A．creative, confident, brave and powerful |
| B．creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered |
| C．lovely, confident, brave and quick-tempered |
| D．lucky, confident, creative and successful |
Which of the following years is the Year of the Dragon?
| A．1988. | B．1998. |
| C．2008. | D．2018. |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．Dragons are real animals. |
| B．There are many Chinese sayings and idioms about dragons. |
| C．People born in the Year of the Dragon must be successful |
| D．The "descendants of the dragon" are often called "dragons". |
Bognor Regis is a small beautiful town in the UK. From March 12 to 17 of each year, lots of clowns (小丑) get together in the town to celebrate the International Clown Festival. The first one was in 1987.
During the festival, people can see all kinds of clowns. They are together for the clown shows. They have big feet, red noses and look really funny. They sing and dance in a strange way to make people happy. Children like this interesting festival best. Now women can take part in the clown shows and they're very popular. But in the past, only men could be clowns.The International Clown Festival finishes on _______ every year.
| A．March 12 | B．March 14 |
| C．March 15 | D．March 17 |
The first International Clown Festival was in _______.
| A．1978 | B．1987 |
| C．1879 | D．1798 |
_______like the festival best.
| A．Old people | B．Women |
| C．Men | D．Children |
What can we learn about the festival？
| A．It’s a festival only for kids |
| B．Clowns wear blue noses. |
| C．It has a history of 27 years. |
| D．Clowns have to dance to make people happy |
What is the best title of the passage？
| A．Wonderful clown shows. |
| B．Bognor Regis’ clown festval. |
| C．A beautiful town, Bognor Regis. |
| D．The first International Clown Festival. |
Think "rock, paper, scissors (剪刀)" is a children's game? Think again.
Top players from around the world came together in Toronto to compete for a 10,000 – Canadian-dollar prize and the title of World Champion (世界冠军头衔). More than 500 players, including national champions from Australia, Norway and New Zealand, attended.
The simple game is often used to make decision and solve simple problems. Players hold their fists closed and count to three before making a fist (rock), a flat hand (paper) or two fingers (scissors). Paper covers rock, scissors cut paper and rock breaks scissors.
Players have different, opinions about the history of the game, but it is commonly believed to have been played for centuries in Japan. The Paper Scissors Stone Club opened in England in 1842 and players could play together there. In 1918, the name was changed to World RPS Club and its headquarters (总部) moved from London to Toronto.
The world championship started in 2002, and is held once every year.
根据短文内容，判断下列句子正误。正确为“T”，错误为“F”。The winner of the game can get 10,000 Canadian dollars as a prize.
The simple game is often used to make new friends.
From the passage, we know that making two fingers stands for scissors in the game.
The headquarters of World RPS Club moved to New Zealand in 1918.
The first world championship was held in 2002.
My English teacher is Mr Green. He has two sons. Their names are Tim and Peter. They are students. And they are in the same school. Tim's English is very good. He says it is very interesting. But Peter doesn't like it. He says it's very difficult. Peter likes sports. He has some balls. He has three basketballs and four volleyballs. He always plays sports at school with his friends. He is in his school sports club (俱乐部) now.Mr Green has .
A. two daughters
B. two sons
C. a son and a daughter is very good.
A. Peter's English
B. Tim's English
C. I don't knowPeter says English is very .
A. interesting
B. boring
C. difficultPeter has .
A. 2 basketballs and 3 volleyballs
B. 3 basketballs and 4 volleyballs
C. 3 baseballs and 4 soccer ballsPeter plays sports .
A. with his brother
B. with his father
C. with his friends
根据材料内容，选择正确答案。
| Lost:A white dog My name is Alan Green. My phone number is 216-0911. You can e-mail me at Alan 6515 @163. com. |
Found:A purple schoolbag An English book,a dictionary and some keys are in it. My name is Rits Black. My phone number is 612-7878. |
| Found:A photo I found a photo in the school library. A teacher,a girl and a boy are in the photo. The teacher is in a blue jacket. Is it yours? Call Mike at 216- 9871. |
Lost:A model plane I lost my model plane. I must find it. Call Tony at 678- 0911. E-mail me at tony808@ 126. com. |
Alan can't find his .
A. schoolbag
B. dog
C. photo 'What is NOT in the schoolbag?
A. A dictionary.
B. An English book.
C. A notebook.What color is the teacher's jacket?
A. White.
B. Yellow.
C. Blue.If (如果) you find a model plane,you can call .
A. Alan
B. Tony
C. MikeMike's telephone number is .
A. 216-9871
B. 678-0944
C. 216-0911
Dave: Father, this is my friend, Tim.
Tim: Nice to meet you, Mr. Cooper.
Mr. Cooper: Nice to meet you, too.
Dave: Tim, these are my grandparents, Peter and Helen. And that's my brother, Paul.
This is my cousin, Bob.
Tim: Hi.And is this your sister?
Dave: Yes, this is Anna.
正确的写"T"，错误的写"F"。Peter and Helen are Dave's grandfather and grandmother.
Dave, Tim and Paul are friends.
Anna and Paul are sister and brother.
Anna and Bob are cousins.
Mr. Cooper is Bob's father.
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