China is celebrating its 70th founding anniversary this year. Eight people received the Medal of the Republic, now let’s learn about four of them.
| Shen Jilan has served 13 ideas for the country since 1954. She came up with the idea of equal pay for equal work between men and women. The idea was written into China’s first law in 1954. | Sun Jiadong, an engineer, made great contributions to developing Chinese satellite technology and space exploration. He was main designer of both the Beidou navigation（导航）system and China’s lunar exploration project. |
| Zhang Fuqing was a soldier during the Liberation War（解放战争）. He was twice awarded the title of Combat Hero. In 1955, he volunteered to work in the remote countryside in Hubei province and has been helping poor people there ever since. | Tu Youyou, a scientist, is known for winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015. She discovered artemisinin（青蒿素）, a medicine that can be used to treat malaria. Her finding has saved millions of lives. |
1. According to the text, the four people all received __________.
| A．the Nobel Prize | B．the Medal of the Republic |
| C．the Friendship Medals | D．the National Honorary Titles |
| A．malaria is a kind of illness |
| B．Sun Jiadong only designed the Beidou navigation system |
| C．Shen Jilan’s 13 ideas were written into China’s first law |
| D．Zhang Fuqing was twice awarded the Medal of the Republic |
| A．a story | B．a notice | C．a report | D．a guidebook |
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【推荐1】Seeing the stars
Shenzhou XVI spaceship successfully reached space on May 30. There are three people in the spaceship: Jing Haipeng, 57, Zhu Yangzhu, 37, and Gui Haichao, 37.
Both Zhu and Gui are China’s third-generation (第三代) astronauts. They were picked in 2020 from a group of researchers and engineers (工程师). One woman and 17 men were picked. And they are in three groups. One group is spacecraft pilots (飞行员) .
Everything in the spaceship is a payload, such as machines, people, and animals. Science payload specialists are scientists in the spaceship.
Gui’s glasses also draw people’s attention because astronauts aren’t usually nearsighted (近视的) .
| A．Or there might be problems. |
| B．But picking specialists is different from picking other astronauts. |
| C．They do research in space. |
| D．They are special in many ways. |
| E．They have already been to space for many times. |
| F．They “fly” the spaceship. |
As we know, Zhang Guimei was the founder of China’s first and only free public high school for girls.
Zhang was born in Heilongjiang.
After a short period of working, she learned that most abandoned (被遗弃的) children in the area were girls.
With Zhang’s effort, around 100 girls from poor local families came to live and study at the new school.
“This is no longer a matter of respect for work. She is a well-deserved (当之无愧的) model of the times,” someone said on Weibo.
| A．At 17, she moved to Yunnan with her father. |
| B．She was praised as a hero for building the school in Huaping County. |
| C．Three years later, they all passed examinations and went on to university. |
| D．Zhang strongly decided to provide free high school education for these girls. |
| E．And while boys were encouraged to continue their education, their female classmates were not. |
【推荐3】I would almost rather see you dead, Robert S. Cassatt, a leading banker of Philadelphia, shouted when his twenty-year-old eldest daughter announced that she wanted to become an artist. In the 19th century, playing at drawing or painting on dishes was all right for a young lady, but serious work in art was not. And when the young lady’s family ranked (位列) among the best of Philadelphia’s social families, such an idea could not even be considered.
That was how Mary Cassatt, born in 1844, began her struggle as an artist. She did not fear before her father ’ s anger. Instead, she was against him with courage and at last made him change his mind. Mary Cassatt gave up her social position and all thought of a husband and a family, which was unthinkable for a young lady in those times. In the end, after long years of hard work and perseverance( 坚持), she became America’s most important woman artist and the internationally recognized leading woman painter of the time.
1. What in fact was Mr. Cassatt’s main reason in opposing his daughter’s wish?| A．Drawing and painting was simply unthinkable among ladies in those days. |
| B．He did not believe his daughter wanted to work seriously in art. |
| C．Ladies of good families simply did not become artists in those times. |
| D．He believed an artist’s life would be too hard for his daughter. |
| A．Her father was against her. | B．She was a woman. |
| C．She had no social position. | D．She did not come from an artist’s family. |
| A．She never married because she did not want to be just a wife and mother. |
| B．Her marriage failed because she never gave a thought to her husband and family. |
| C．After marriage she decided to give up her husband rather than her career. |
| D．She didn’t marry because for a lady of her social position to marry below her was unthinkable. |
 | Swimmers Wanted Can you swim? Do you like kids? Can you help them with swimming on weekends? Come and join us. Call Jane at 0538-9132 for more information(信息). |
 | Chess Club Do you like to play chess? Do you want to play chess well?Miss Zhang can teach you. You can come here every Friday afternoon. Tel: 0538-6352 Address: Room 102 in school’s P. E. Building |
 | Let’s learn English Can you speak English? Do you want to learn more English? Join the English Club now. Time: 9: 00 a.m.—11: 30 a.m.(from Monday to Friday) Call Henry at 0538-9998. |
 | Musicians Wanted Boys and girls, are you music lovers? Can you sing or dance? Can you play any instruments(乐器)? Welcome to our Star Rock Band. Please call Sally at 0538-6730 or send an e-mail to Music@yahoo.com. |
| A．Henry. | B．Jane. | C．Mr. Zhang. | D．Victor. |
| A．On weekends. |
| B．On Sundays. |
| C．Every Friday afternoon. |
| D．From 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| A．call 0538-9998 |
| B．go to Room 102 in school’s P. E. Building |
| C．call 0538-6352 |
| D．send an e-mail to Music@yahoo.com |
1. Where can you see this sign?
| A．In a sandwich shop. | B．In a college. | C．In a hospital. |
| A．To celebrate Children’s Day. |
| B．To meet pen pals in Changsha. |
| C．To learn Chinese in Changsha. |
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| Haohao Restaurant (餐馆) Special (特色菜): Chicken Price: 40 yuan/person (人) Opening time:10:30-23:00 Address: No. 1, Xuefu Road Tel: 640-65648 | Zhuyu Restaurant Special: Fish Price: 60 yuan/person Opening time:11:00-21:00 Address: No. 54, Dongchen Road Tel: 652-22635 | Wenzhou Restaurant Special: Hamburgers Price: 55 yuan/person Opening time:10:00-22:30 Address: No. 81, Xingfu Road Tel: 850-85388 |
1. Haohao Restaurant’s special is ________.
| A．hamburgers | B．chicken | C．fish |
| A．eight | B．nine | C．ten |
| A．55 | B．110 | C．120 |
| A．640-65648 | B．850-85388 | C．652-22635 |
| A．No. 81, Xingfu Road | B．No. 54, Dongchen Road | C．No. 1, Xuefu Road |
【推荐1】Everything that humans hear is in the form of waves(波). Just as the eye sees light waves in the form of colors, the ear hears sound waves in the form of noises. The ear and the eye turn these different waves into signals that the brain(大脑) can make sense of.
The ears and brain have an amazing ability to recognize(识别) particular sounds. For example, a mother often can tell when her baby is crying even if there are other crying babies in the same room. This is because the sound of her baby’s cry has special meaning to her and the brain has recorded its importance.
The ability to recognize sounds improves with experiences. As the brain receives information about sounds from day to day, it stores the information in its memory. When the brain hears new sounds, it gives meaning to them based on the information already in the memory. This is why certain words or songs can make a person happy. Often it is not the words or songs themselves that cause this feeling. The sounds are connected to happy memories for that person.
Another hearing process controlled by the brain is to decide where a sound is coming from. One ear is usually closer to the source(来源) of a sound than the other ear is. Sound waves are stronger when they reach the ear that is closer. They also reach the closer ear first. The brain recognizes these differences and uses them to decide the location of the source of the sound.
1. Which of the following shows the normal hearing process of a mother hearing her baby crying?a. The ears receive the sound waves.
b. The mother recognizes her baby’s cry.
c. The baby’s turn the sound waves into signals.
d. The baby’s cry travels in the form of sound waves.
e. The brain connects the signals to the information in the memory.
| A．d-a-c-b-e | B．d-a-c-e-b |
| C．a-d-c-b-e | D．a-d-c-e-b |
| A．lifestyle | B．personality |
| C．experiences | D．hobbies |
| A．Because certain words or songs can make a person happy. |
| B．Because a person has the ability to recognize the sounds |
| C．Because the certain sounds are connected to happy memories for that person. |
| D．Because the person feel the song is special |
| A．where the source of a sound is |
| B．how loud a sound is |
| C．when a sound starts to appear |
| D．what makes a sound |
| A．Human Brain’s Amazing Facts |
| B．Human Hearing Characteristics |
| C．How To Improve Hearing |
| D．How Do Humans Hear |
1. Jenny is_________.
| A．an English boy | B．a Chinese boy |
| C．an English girl | D．a Chinese girl |
| A．Helen | B．Jenny |
| C．John | D．Jack |
| A．reading | B．singing |
| C．writing | D．saying |
| A．Red. | B．Black |
| C．Orange. | D．Blue. |
| A．teacher | B．sister |
| C．friend | D．brother |
【推荐3】As the world becomes increasingly populated, it is also becoming alarmingly polluted. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can help deal with the negative effects that we impose(施加) on the environment. One of these is driving an electric car.
Electric cars produce about 80 percent less pollution than cars with gas-powered motors. In fact, the only reason that electric cars produce any pollution at all is that their electric energy is produced by power plants — electric cars themselves produce no waste. When energy comes from large sources such as power plants, it’s easier to control, so there’s less waste than if the energy is produced by many smaller sources, such as the gas engines in individual cars.
Furthermore, electric cars are simply more efficient than gas-powered cars for several reasons. First, electric cars have regenerative braking, which means that when you use the brakes in an electric car, the battery has a chance to recharge(再充电). On the contrary, when you brake in a gas-powered car, you actually use energy. Also, during the production of electric cars, more time and energy is spent making the design lighter and more aerodynamic so that there will be less drag(阻力) from the wind. This allows them to travel farther using less energy than a gas-powered car would use to go the same distance.
In addition to the environmental benefits of driving electric cars, there are also financial and time-saving benefits for the drivers. For one, they cost less to maintain(维修). The cost of charging an electric car is about 20 percent of the cost of gas, and electric cars require far less maintenance than gas-powered cars. This is due, in part, to the fact that electric cars have no cooling system, fan belts, radiators, hoses, or oil — just a battery. There are fewer moving parts overall, so there are fewer possible problems. Also, after the body of an electric car gives out, the engine can be reused in another body. Electric cars can also save people time. While gas-powered cars require visits to a mechanic every few months, the only routine maintenance required by electric cars is replacing the battery every four years.
Overall, there are numerous benefits of driving an electric car. It may take a little getting used to, but in the long run, the use of electric cars can help preserve the environment and give people more time and money to be put to better use.
1. What can we learn from the second paragraph?| A．Less than 80 percent pollution is produced by cars. |
| B．Gas-powered cars get energy from power stations. |
| C．Electric cars themselves don’t produce any waste. |
| D．It’s difficult to control energy from power plants. |
| A．The battery can be reused after the body of an electric car gives out. |
| B．Replacing the engine every four years is required for an electric car. |
| C．It may take no time to see the popularity of driving electric cars. |
| D．Electric cars cost less to maintain because of fewer moving parts. |
| A．To compare two kinds of cars. |
| B．To show a new way of driving. |
| C．To suggest driving electric cars. |
| D．To introduce a useful invention. |
| A．The Best Way to Protect the Environment |
| B．Electric Cars Are Worthy of a Second Look |
| C．The Greatest Invention in the New Century |
| D．Driving Electric Cars Saves Time and Money |
【推荐1】A friend's grandfather came to America from Britain. He went into a cafeteria in Lower Manhattan to get something to eat. He sat down at an empty table and waited for someone to take his order. Of course nobody did. At last, a woman with a plate full of food sat down in front of him and told him how a cafeteria worked. "Start out at one end," she said. "Just go along the line and pick out what you want. At the other end they'll tell you how much you have to pay."
"I soon learned that's how everything works in America," the grandfather told a friend. "Life is like a cafeteria here. You can get anything you want only if you like to pay the money. You can even get success, but you'll never get that if you wait for someone to bring it to you. You have to get up and get it yourself."
1. Where does the old man come from? ______| A．Britain. | B．America. | C．Germany. | D．Japan. |
| A．have some food prepared | B．put everything in order |
| C．eat something | D．take the food away |
| A．There was nobody eating in the cafeteria. |
| B．The woman was a friend of that man. |
| C．The woman had been to a cafeteria for the first time. |
| D．The woman hadn't been to a cafeteria for the first time. |
| A．take our order |
| B．know how a cafeteria works |
| C．try to get everything by ourselves |
| D．help others |
| A．From Britain to America |
| B．Life Is Like a Cafeteria in America |
| C．How a Cafeteria Works |
| D．The Way to Order a Meal |
Look in the mirror and say to yourself, ‘ I am a special person and there’s no one in the world like me. I can do anything!’ It may not sound so good, but it really works!
Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
Smile! Be friendly to the people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
Learn something new! Do you want to decorate(装饰) your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges(挑战) are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment(成就感) when you finish them.
Keep a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts(思想), dreams or anything you want！Writing always helps to express(表现) your feelings.
Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your mum or dad or maybe even your cousin.
1. You may see this passage in __________.
| A．a science book | B．a storybook | C．a magazine | D．the school gate |
| A．be special | B．be sure | C．feel nice | D．feel terrible |
| A．are fun | B．make you feel confident | C．are dreams | D．both A and B |
| A．Do you best | B．Six ways to feel good about yourself |
| C．It’s never too late to learn | D．Always smile at your life |
【推荐3】Today is Friday. Peter has six classes today. He goes to school at 7:30 a. m. At 8:00 a. m., he begins his first class. The first class is English. At 9:00 a.m., he has Maths. Peter likes Maths because it's interesting. At 10:00 a. m., he has a biology class. Peter thinks it's very boring. Then at 11:00 a. m., he has a history class. That's his favourite subject. He can learn a lot about the past from History.
Peter has lunch at school at about 12:00. Then he has a short break. At 1:30 p.m., he has a music class. ` At 2:30 p.m., he has a PE class. Peter likes this afternoon, because Music and PE are easy and interesting. School is over at 4:00 p.m. Peter is happy because he can go home and have a good time on Saturday and Sunday.
1. The second class is on Friday morning.| A．Chinese | B．English | C．Maths | D．PE |
| A．Maths | B．History | C．Music | D．Biology |
| A．rest | B．time | C．game | D．class |
| A．he likes Art and PE classes | B．he has a history class |
| C．he has no class | D．the classes are easy and interesting |
| A．Peter gets up at 7:30 in the morning. | B．Peter thinks Maths is difficult and boring. |
| C．Peter doesn't have lunch at home on Friday. | D．Peter is not happy on Friday afternoon. |
