Proverbs are popular around the world. They are shorter expressions that usually pass on some type of wisdom. Many proverbs give advice on how to live. Some proverbs are hundreds of years old, but they are still used today.
The English language has a very large number of proverbs. One is “Better late than never”. This means it is better to do something late than never to do it. Another is “Two heads are better than one”. This means a second person can often help one person to do something. And “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a common saying. It means that eating apples every day helps you keep healthy. So the person will not get sick and won’t have to see a doctor.
In different situations, people use proverbs to express special meanings. For example, my son is just like his father in many ways. We often say the two of them prove the proverb that “The apple does not fall from the tree”. I also tell my children “Two wrongs do not make a right”. You should not do something bad just because someone did the same to you. Some people often worry about what they will do in a situation that might happen in the future. We could tell them “Do not cross that bridge until you come to it”.
1. There are ______ proverbs mentioned in the passage.
| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．six |
| A．Better late than never | B．Old habits die hard |
| C．A good friend is like a mirror | D．An apple a day keeps the doctor away |
| A．Two wrongs do not make a right | B．Love me, love the dog |
| C．Doing is better than seeing | D．Don’t cross that bridge until you come to it |
| A．A boy gets better grades than his friends |
| B．Two boys work together and do a better job. |
| C．Two boys make the same mistake at the same time. |
| D．A boy asks his friend to do all his homework for him. |
| A．listing facts | B．giving example |
| C．explaining reasons | D．answering questions |
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【推荐1】①What will you do if you want to show your love for someone? Write it down? Good! Speak it out? Sweet! Use the ILY sign(手势) in the picture? Special!
②The ILY sign means “I LOVE YOU”. Deaf school children in America used the sign first. Those children couldn’t hear, so they used sign-language to talk with each other. They made it with the signs for the letters I, L and Y. The sign was simple to use, so it soon became popular.
③Then the ILY sign became famous around the world because of Spiderman. He always used the sign in fights. Now many people use the ILY sign, and singers love to use it more. They use it to show their love for music, and their fans use it to show their love for the singers.
④You can use this sign to show your love for anyone—your family, your friends and your favourite stars.
1. The passage mainly teaches us to show our love by ________.| A．writing a letter | B．speaking out | C．using the ILY sign | D．all of them |
| A．哑的 | B．聋的 | C．瘸的 | D．失明的 |
| A．how the ILY sign came out | B．how to make the ILY sign |
| C．why people used the ILY sign | D．when the ILY sign became popular |
| A．Sportsman. | B．Some actors. | C．A famous singer. | D．Spiderman. |
| A．meet your favourite actor | B．show your anger to others |
| C．tell your aunt you love her | D．have a good time at a party |
Can you understand this sentence? If you can’t, don’t feel too bad: neither can the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on Internet. To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the “translation” of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York; it’s great.
Schoolteachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes can be seen in students’ writing. They fear the language could become corrupted(面目全非的).
Everyone should just relax, say linguists(语言学家). They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again. However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard English. Learning to write proper English is a must for their future.
Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, age 12, says, “I wouldn’t use text language in my homework. Texting is just for fun.”
1. Could the middle school teacher in England understand the first sentence when she received it as homework?
| A．Yes, she could. | B．No, she couldn’t. | C．We don’t know. |
| A．It can look like a completely official language. |
| B．The language of computerized communication found on Internet. |
| C．Schoolteachers and parents like it very much. |
| A．To give an example of a foreign language. |
| B．To express worries about using Netspeak. |
| C．To lead in the topic of Netspeak. |
| A．David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps with the art of diary writing. |
| B．Netspeakers think there is no need to teach young people to write proper English. |
| C．We must stop teenagers from using text language. |
| A．Netspeak: A Widely Used Language on Internet |
| B．Does Netspeak Harm to the English Language |
| C．Is Netspeak Helpful in the English Language |
【推荐3】Before arriving in China, I had read lots of books about China. Therefore, when I arrived, I was excited to be living in this huge historically and culturally rich country. It was so dfferent from UK. The food, the landmarks, the big cities and everyday life—I couldn’t wait to explore.
However, I couldn’t learn Chinese well, even the simplest sentence. It is not because I was lazy, but because I had no confidence to learn the most complex language in the world. Besides this, once I moved to China, I lived in Shanghai. It is an international city
But after a year in China I found many expats(侨民) spoke Chinese. I felt uncomfortable because so many Chinese people could speak English while I couldn’t even speak the most basic Chinese. To face the challenge, I decided to begin my language journey and my only regret is that I didn’t start earlier.
In the two years since starting to learn I have made great progress. Learning to speak Chinese isn’t as difficult as I once expected. The most challenging thing is listening since Chinese people talk at such a speed. I can’t always understand what’s been said, but my weekly online language exchanges help with this. Learning Chinese not only helps me in day-to-day life, but deepens(加深) my cultrual understanding of such a great country. So, to all my non-Chinese friends I say this, don’t be afraid, face the challenge and be confident.
1. The writer ________ after arriving in China.| A．read a lot of books about China |
| B．couldn’t wait to study Chinese |
| C．tried to learn more about China |
| D．missed his life in his home of UK |
| A．difficult | B．special | C．serious | D．ordinary |
| A．he has a hearing problem |
| B．Chinese people speak too fast |
| C．Chinese is the most difficult language |
| D．he doesn’t know much about many topics |
| A．A New Opinion in Learning |
| B．Exploring the Joy of Learning Chinese |
| C．The Value of Learning a New Language |
| D．My Journey of Learning Chinese |
【推荐1】China has a rich and colorful cultural history, and masks have played a major role in Chinese tradition for thousands of years. Why do people wear masks? The reasons are to protect their body, to hide themselves, or to have fun. In fact, masks are used all over the world.
African masks are usually made in a traditional style. There are many different kinds of African masks, but many of them represent animals. African masks are a part of full-body costurnes and they are made for dancers. The dancers usually wear the masks in religions events.
Japanese masks have been used in many dancers, theaters, festivals and religions events. They represent heroes, devils, ghosts and some animals in performances. Most of them are made of clay, cloth, wood or paper.
Greek masks are used to represent the spirits of nature during religions events. Also, theater actors use masks to show different characters.
In Rome, devil and other masks are used in carnivals.
Today, masks continue to be of great artistic and entertaining value.
1. What do many of African masks represent?| A．Humans. | B．Animals. | C．Plants | D．Stones. |
| A．Water and sand | B．Food and paper | C．Clay and cloth | D．Metal and glass. |
| A．People often use masks to have fun. |
| B．Many dancers in Africa wear masks. |
| C．Masks have played a major role in Chinese tradition. |
| D．Masks can be used as toys |
| A．Various masks in the world | B．African masks |
| C．Reasons for wearing masks | D．When to wear masks |
【推荐2】After a busy morning at work, lunchtime gives me a chance to do many things, such as exercise, read or watch TV. One cultural difference I've noticed between Britain and China is what we do during lunchtime.
Here in China, workers have longer lunch breaks, which gives them enough time to take a short nap. So Chinese people usually use lunchtime to rest. I often see office workers rest their heads on their desks. The room turns into a quiet “bedroom”. Once, I even saw workers in a restaurant taking short naps as well. This is also very common for students in China. After lunch, they will go back to their dormitories (宿舍) or classrooms to take a nap. Chinese people believe a short nap at noon can help them feel more energetic in the afternoon.
In Britain, this activity is quite uncommon. British students usually have a one-hour lunch break. Instead of napping, they fill that time by playing sports or talking with friends.
Most workers in Britain don't get the chance to nap. They generally have short lunch breaks-between 30 minutes to an hour. There is not enough time to have a nap. Because of the shortness of their lunch breaks, it is common for people to work through lunch or just finish their lunch at their desk.
1. What does the writer often do after lunch?| A．Sleeps or does some reading. | B．Talks with friends or sleeps. |
| C．Watches TV or plays sports. | D．Does chores or takes a short rest. |
| A．聊天 | B．锻炼 | C．散步 | D．小睡 |
| A．Taking naps is not common for Chinese students. |
| B．Workers have shorter lunch breaks in Britain. |
| C．Workers in restaurants hardly take short naps during lunch breaks. |
| D．Chinese people believe a nap can help them feel less energetic. |
| A．Chinese workers. | B．Chinese students. | C．English workers. | D．English students. |
| A．England | B．China | C．Japan | D．Korea |
Mr Li: Sam, did you enjoy your first Spring Festival in China?
Sam: Yes, I did. During this festival, many family members get together.
Mr Li: Yes, I hear that at Thanksgiving Americans also get together for a special meal. It sounds similar.
Sam: Yes. It's similar. During these holidays, both the Chinese and Americans come home and have a big dinner. It's great fun.
Mr Li: What do you think are the main differences between the Spring Festival and Thanksgiving?
Sam: Well, we take part in different activities and eat different kinds of food. In China, people usually set off fireworks and eat dumplings. In the US, we usually watch a Thanksgiving parade and an American football game on TV. We also eat turkey.
Mr Li: That's interesting.
1. Who spent the first Spring Festival in China, Sam or Mr Li?| A．Sam. | B．Mr Li. | C．Both. | D．Neither. |
a. set off fireworks b. watch a Thanksgiving parade
c. enjoy a football game on TV d. get together for a special meal
| A．a; b | B．c; d | C．a; d | D．b; c |
| A．Exciting. | B．Interesting. | C．Similar. | D．Different. |
【推荐1】Computers are very important for the students now. For the city students, it’s very easy to surf the Internet. And for the village students, they can go to the Internet bar. Most of them spend more than two hours there, and some of them even spend more than eight hours there. They can do their homework, download some information for their homework, download music, send emails and play games. Most of them spend too much time playing games, so it is bad for their study.
1. Can the city students surf the Internet?| A．No, they can’t. | B．Yes, they can. |
| C．Yes, it’s difficult. | D．No, it’s easy. |
| A．They can download music. |
| B．They can send emails. |
| C．They play games too long on the computer. |
| D．They can study on it. |
| A．They can download music. | B．They can send emails. |
| C．They can play games. | D．A, B and C. |
| A．Yes, it is. | B．Yes, it isn’t. |
| C．No, it isn’t. | D．No, it is. |
Why do zebras have stripes (条纹)? Scientists might have the answer. They say the stripes seem to confuse flies (苍蝇). They are less possible to hurt zebras.
Scientists did a new study. They studied horses. They studied zebras. They also studied horses dressed as zebras. The scientists learned that stripes might help to stop insects. The study also helped find out why.
Martin How is a scientist. He worked on the study. He said they watched horseflies. They watched how horseflies acted around nine horses and three zebras. Horseflies flew around the animals and then more flies landed on the horses. Fewer flies landed on the zebras. The scientists wanted to know why. So they did a test. They put black, white and zebra-stripes coat as much as the others.
The stripes did not confuse flies from far away, the scientists said. It only worked when the flies got close. The flies couldn’t see very well. That might be the reason. Mr. How said that zebras come from parts of the world where flies are a bigger problem. They carry bad diseases. Horses are different from zebras. They have lived in different environments. Diseases from flies are not so bad there, he said.
He added that this might not be the full story. Scientists think stripes could have other uses. They could help zebras hide. They could even be part of how zebras communicate with each other.
1. What does the underlined word “confuse” mean in Paragraph 1?| A．Get. | B．Puzzle. | C．Clear. | D．Catch. |
| A．see if the stripes keep flies away |
| B．protect the horses from bad diseases |
| C．prove that the horses look like zebras |
| D．keep flies from flying around the horses |
| A．Horses. | B．Flies. | C．Zebras. | D．Butterflies. |
| A．Because they want to study zebras’ living environment. |
| B．Because they want to make new zebra-striped clothing. |
| C．Because they think stripes could help zebras hide or communicate. |
| D．Because they think stripes might cause zebras to get serious diseases. |
| A．A Special Survey | B．The Zebra and the Horse |
| C．The Secrets of Zebras’ Stripes | D．The Influence of the Environment |
【推荐3】If you look at a house from far away, you might see some of its features, such as doors and windows. If you go nearer to the house, you might find that it is made of bricks. When you look closely, you can see that the house is made of many bricks.
The bricks are the building blocks(块) of the house. Your body has building blocks too. They’re called cells. The bodies of plants and animals are very different from one another, but they all have one thing in common—all are made up of cells. There are many different kinds of cells in your body. Each kind of cell has its own job, such as muscle(肌肉) cells, bone cells, and blood cells.
Cells work together to keep your body alive. A group of similar cells that work together to do the same job form a tissue (组织). The human body is made of different kinds of tissues. Muscle tissue and nerve(神经) tissue are two kinds of tissues.
An organ is a group of different kinds of tissues that work together to carry out a certain job. Each kind of organ in your body has a special job to do. Some examples of organs are your stomach, heart and skin. Like cells and tissues, organs work in groups too. A group of organs that work together to do a certain job is called an organ system (系统). All the organ systems in your body work together to keep you alive. These systems can be put into the two groups—Support and Control Systems as well as Energy and Transport Systems.
1. A tissue in the human body is made up of _______.| A．lots of building bricks | B．blood, bones and muscles |
| C．a group of similar cells | D．cells that do different jobs |
| A．all the cells in the body do the same job |
| B．cells, tissues and organs all work in groups |
| C．our bones, muscles and nerves are all organs |
| D．the stomach and heart are two examples of tissues |
| A．A closer look at your body | B．The building blocks of your house |
| C．An introduction of two organ systems | D．The jobs done by different kinds of cells |
1. There are ________people in my family.
| A．four | B．five |
| C．six | D．seven |
| A．My father | B．My mother |
| C．My grandpa | D．My grandma |
| A．policeman | B．teacher |
| C．nurse | D．scientist |
| A．in a hospital | B．in an institute |
| C．in a police station | D．in a school |
| A．brown | B．black |
| C．red | D．green |
There are many after school activities：sports and games, music and dance, hiking and rock climbing, etc.They are also very happy to do community service (社区服务)．
In their free time, most students like to listen to pop music.Hollywood blockbusters (好莱坞大片)，Hong Kong and Singapore movies are very popular among them.Some of them also spend their free time surfing the Internet, emailing their friends and playing computer games.
They sometimes go to cafes, fast food restaurants, shopping centers and big bookstores.
So, it looks like the life as a middle school student in Singapore is not easy but it is rich and colorful.
1. Students in Singapore think if they want to have a good future they will ________．
| A．get good schooling | B．do after class activities | C．do much homework |
| A．额外的 | B．补习的 | C．业余的 |
| A．Listening to pop music. | B．Doing their homework. | C．Going to shopping centers. |
| A．All of the students go to remedial classes after school in Singapore. |
| B．The middle school students' life in Singapore is hard but interesting. |
| C．Only a few students like to surf the Internet in their free time. |
| A．How to get good marks in Singapore | B．The free time activities in Singapore |
| C．The students' life in Singapore | |
【推荐3】We go to school every day to become better people. How can we start to make big changes in our lives? Perhaps we can get tips from former US First Lady Michelle Obama. During a visit to China from March 20 to 26 in 2015, Obama shared her views on education.
The first lady encouraged Chinese students to aim high and get a good education. At Chengdu No.7 High School, she told students that having humble roots（出身卑微）doesn’t matter as long as you have perseverance（毅力）. Obama said her family was not rich. Like many Chinese students, her parents had big dreams for her. She felt the weight of her parents’ sacrifices（牺牲）on her shoulders and worked hard to make them proud. Persevering was not easy, though.Sometimes she had to wake up at 4:30 am and study late into the night“But whenever I got tired or discouraged... I would remember something my mother always told me. She said: ‘A good education is something that no one can take away from you.
Mrs. Obama also encouraged Chinese students to study abroad to broaden their horizons（开阔视野）in a speech at Peking University.“ AS the Chinese saying goes:It is better to travel 10.000 miles than to read 10.000 books.” she said. It's not enough to get good grades in school.It’s also important to have real experience with languages, cultures and societies that are different from your own, she noted. Studying overseas can also benefit future international relations. It can help young people from different countries work together to solve shared problems like climate change, Obama said.
1. Who did Michelle Obama share her views with?| A．Students in the US. | B．Students in China. |
| C．Her family members. | D．Students who visited the White House. |
| A．She studied abroad before. | B．She was born into a rich family. |
| C．She studied long into the night. | D．She always felt tired and discouraged. |
| A．Getting good grades in school is good enough. |
| B．Real life experience is important. |
| C．Traveling is not as beneficial as studying at home. |
| D．Studying far away from home is necessary for success. |
