Stephen Hawking, a world famous British physicist, wrote a children’s book with ________ daughter. Hawking said the book was “a bit like Harry Potter”, but without the magic. “It explains the wonders of the universe,” said Hawking, while he ________ Hong Kong.

Hawking was probably the world’s most famous scientist after Albert Einstein. He was ________ expert on black holes. He spent his whole life ________ into the study of the universe. “My goal is simple.”

Hawking once said. “It is to ________ understand the universe.” Hawking had a serious illness, it became much ________ and it stopped him from moving or talking. For a long time, he had no way to communicate except ________ blinking(眨眼睛). He moved two fingers to control the computer’s mouse ________. He chose his words from the screen, and then the words ________ by a voice synthesizer(音响合成器).

“I ________ the disease for most of my life,” Hawking once said. “Yet it has not stopped me from being ________ at my work. ”

________ Hawking was disabled, he made great achievements. He has received ________ awards and prizes for his work over the years. This includes winning the Albert Einstein Award. It is ________ achievement in theoretical physics. Hawking tried his best to live a meaningful life, ________ he?

1.

A．he

B．him

C．his

D．he’s

2.

A．visits

B．was visiting

C．has visited

D．had visited

3.

A．/

B．a

C．an

D．the

4.

A．dig

B．dug

C．to dig

D．digging

5.

A．complete

B．completed

C．completing

D．completely

6.

A．bad

B．badly

C．worse

D．worst

7.

A．by

B．in

C．on

D．at

8.

A．communicate

B．to communicate

C．communicating

D．communicated

9.

A．speak

B．spoke

C．were spoken

D．were speaking

10.

A．have

B．have had

C．had had

D．was having

11.

A．success

B．succeed

C．successful

D．successfully

12.

A．Although

B．Because

C．Until

D．If

13.

A．many

B．much

C．few

D．little

14.

A．high

B．higher

C．highest

D．the highest

15.

A．wasn’t

B．was

C．didn’t

D．did

Do you feel lonely when your best friend isn’t around? Here’s our advice to you, and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes.

It’s hard when a best friend isn’t around, maybe because he or she moved to a different school or a different class. You may feel left out during breaks or lunchtime. You want to make new friends, but how do you find them? Maybe it seems like everybody else already has friends. But remember, there’s always room for more friends.

Start by looking around your classroom, think about which kids you’d like to play with during break. Look for chances to say hi to them, smile, and be friendly. Offer to share something or express your appreciation to them. Invite someone to play with you or say “Do you want to sit here?” in the lunchroom. When you’re at break, walk over to kids you want to play with, act friendly, and say “Hi, may I join you?” or just join in.

If you have trouble doing this or if you’re feeling shy, ask your teacher to help you make new friends. Teachers are usually pretty good at matching people up: The best way to make friends is to be a friend. Being kind, being friendly, sharing, saying nice things, offering help pretty soon, you’ll have one, two or even more new friends.

You might still miss that special best friend. But when you see each other again, you can share something you didn’t have before he or she left. You can introduce him or her to your new friends!

26. What does the underlined phrase “feel left out” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．feel homesick

B．feel alone

C．leave home alone

D．be hungry

27. Which are good ways to make friends?
①Join others and play with them.
②Invite others and share your happiness.
③Keep asking for help from others.
④Say “hello”to people you want to make friends with.

A．①②③

B．②③④

C．①③④

D．①②④

28. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．feeling shy	B．making a speech to friends
C．studying with friends	D．making new friends by yourself

29. What can we learn from the story?

A．When you feel lonely, making new friends is a good choice.

B．Making new friends is an easy job.

C．Teachers can become your best friends.

D．New friends would soon replace old friends.

Michael Morgan was six years old when his father moved a neighbor’s unwanted piano into their living room. “And that’s really where the whole thing started,” he says. “My mother and grandmother had played the piano a little bit, but my father just thought it was a good thing to have in the house.” Young Michael started piano lessons, but it was when he saw a conductor(指挥) leading an orchestra on television that he realized what he really wanted to do.

At age eight, he began reading The Joy of Music by conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein and got to know how to conduct with a baton(指挥棒).

When Michael entered junior high school, he joined an orchestra and band and learned to play many instruments. He was just 12 years old when his instructor asked him to compose and conduct a concert piece. And that was only the beginning. Throughout high school, he continued to develop his artistic talent, and after graduating, he headed to Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

Morgan wants to offer kids a chance to explore classical music. In his hometown of Oakland, California, he started to volunteer in local schools, conducting student orchestras and talking with kids about music. Later, Morgan developed MUSE (Music for Excellence), a music education program for kids.

He brings musician from Oakland Symphony into classrooms to teach kids. He also works with teachers in after-school programs to teach students who can’t afford lessons.

Morgan says his work is mostly about providing young people with an entrance into music. “Instruments are a way for kids to express their feelings, and give them an interest they can carry with them through life,” he says.

30. Why did Michael’s father move a piano into their house?

A．Because it was a gift from their neighbor.	B．Because it was his mother and wife’s favourite.
C．Because he just wanted to have one in the house.	D．Because he wanted to give Michael piano lessons.

31. In what order did the following take place in Morgan’s life?
a. He developed a music education program.
b. He joined an orchestra and band.
c. He began to learn how to conduct.
d. He began his piano lessons.
e. He studied at Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

A．d-c-a-b-e

B．d-c-b-e-a

C．c-d-b-a-e

D．c-d-e-b-a

32. What can kids do by attending MUSE?

A．Receive music education.	B．Join Oakland Symphony.
C．Get the chance of entering college.	D．Become world-class musicians.

33. How does the writer develop the passage?

A．By giving examples.

B．By making comparisons.

C．By expressing opinions.

D．By following time order.

There are millions of teenagers using social media every day. Although some people think social media is a positive thing, many are worried about the bad influences. Many teenagers agree that social media helps them stay connected to their friends and make new friends from around the world. More and more teenagers are willing to share their life and thoughts online. Thanks to the technology, how teenagers make friends and communicate with each other has changed greatly.

However, social media also has many disadvantages. For example, some parents think that social media makes it harder for families to spend time together.

Another serious problem is that social media makes bullies(霸凌者) easier to reach their goals. Many people have experienced cyberbullying—bullying that takes place online. So how can teenagers protect themselves if the cyberbullying has taken place? Gwen Taylor, an expert from a charity suggests, “The first thing to do is to tell a trusted adult about what is going-on. If someone posts contents that frightens you, you can also report it to the social media platform.”

Perhaps the better way is to try to be a good digital citizen. How you act online is as important as how others treat you. You should treat everybody online with kindness and respect. Respect other people’s feelings and don’t be mean(刻薄的). “If you have shared something you shouldn’t have, it’s never too late to say sorry. If you notice somebody is being cvberbullied, consider reporting it and getting in touch with the person being treated badly to make sure he is OK,” Taylor advises.

34. Whar’s the advantage of social media according to the passage?

A．It helps teenagers make more friends.	B．It enables teenager to do more exencise.
C．It makes teenagers focus on their schoolwork.	D．It offers teenagers chances to stay with families.

35. What should teenagers do when faced with cyberbullying?

A．Believe it’s not a big deal.

B．Keep the problem a secret.

C．Never surf the Internet again.

D．Tell a trusted adult what happened.

36. Which statement would the writer probably agree with?

A．Teenagers are too shy to share their opinions online.	B．All the teenagers have already learned the rules of being helpful online.
C．Teenagers should be responsible for their words and actions online.	D．It’s wise to keep silent when you find your friend is being bullied online

It is necessary for students to learn some team skills like developing relationships, communicating well with others and working out problems. Here are two fun team activities for students to develop their team skills.
Activity 1: Water relay Tools: Two large buckets are used to hold water. One is at the front and the other is at the back. Each team member needs a small bucket. Instructions: Fill one large bucket with water. Make holes at the bottom of the small buckets; Team members line up between the two large buckets; Use small buckets to pass the water from one large bucket to the other. Try to keep as much water as possible within a given time. Why it is FUN: It is fun to work out a way to lose as little water as possible. It is water! Isn’t it fun to get wet on a hot summer day on the playground? Time: Every weekday in September.		Activity 2: Truth and Lie Tools: No tools are required. Instructions: Team members sit together in Room 303. Have each team member think of three pieces of information about themselves, and one of them is a lie. Each team member tells the group all the three pieces of information. Let the other team members guess which is the lie. Why it is FUN: Students love talking about themselves and this gives them a chance to do so. Members can learn about each other. Members will be surprised at some facts about the speakers. Time: From Monday to Thursday in September.

37. If two teams of six students take part in the “Water Relay” together, how many buckets do they need in total?

A．2.

B．4.

C．12.

D．24.

38. Which is NOT mentioned about the activity of “Truth and Lie”?

A．They can talk about themselves.	B．They can learn how to tell lies.
C．Members may get to know each other better.	D．Members may find something unexpected about others.

39. What do the two activities have in common?

A．Students can join both activities on Friday.	B．Students should bring some tools to enter the two activities.
C．Both activities are held outside the classroom.	D．Both activities can help develop students’ team skills.

40. Where can you most probably find this article?

A．On a community poster.	B．On a school website.
C．On a local newspaper.	D．In a sport magazine.

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Family meals are an important part of living with a family. A recent survey shows that most children and teenagers share a meal with their family at least four times a week. This is a very good sign.     41    

Sharing a meal can help a family stick together. Family meals help to strengthen（加强） each family member’s sense of belonging. It can also teach younger people about their culture by eating traditional food.     42    

All these help family members learn patience and respect for each other.

    43     Parents can keep an eye on their children’s moods and feelings at this time. They can discuss problems. All these are really helpful in their growth. Studies show that eating together helps to reduce the risk that a child will smoke, get into fight or do something wrong.     44    Family meals help a family build up a healthy body, too. Families who share meals together often eat more fruits and vegetables. These families don’t eat at fast-food restaurants as often as families that do not eat a shared meal.     45    

A．It is because there are many advantages for families to have dinner together.

B．Children who eat with their families are likely to earn higher grades and make more friends.

C．Family meals also play an important part in child development.

D．Family members can also feel relaxed during this time and enjoy each other’s company.

E．So parents can ensure that their children are eating healthy food through family meals.