Betty: Yes, a little better. They had a talk last weekend, and that helped.
Nancy: So what was the problem then?
Betty: Well, for one thing, since I moved into my own apartment, I’ve been very busy, so I haven’t been home. Sandy is having to face the fact that she’s the only child left at home now! Also, my parents wanted her to go to university. She tried, but her heart wasn’t in it. She wants to open her own shop.
Nancy: Yes, she’s got a very good head for business, hasn’t she?
Betty: Yes, she’s always been good with money. Anyway, she told my parents that they were putting too much pressure on her.
Nancy: Oh dear! Your poor parents. She’s always has a sharp tongue(说话刻薄), hasn’t she?
Betty: Yes, but she don’t really mean it. In fact, she’s very kind.
Nancy: Oh, I know. But how did your parents react?
Betty: Well, I think they were really hurt. Anyway, Sandy apologized(道歉). And now guess what? They’re all going into business together!
Nancy: What? I don’t believe it!
Betty: It’s true! Her shop will open in three months and my parents are going to help her.
Nancy: That’s great.
1. What does Betty think of Sandy?
A.Kind. | B.Lonely | C.Careless. | D.Hard-working. |
A.with her sister | B.with her friends | C.in a month | D.in three months |
A.They have two children. | B.They push themselves hard. |
C.They live in an apartment with Betty. | D.They hope Betty can go to university. |
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【推荐1】This is a room in Kate's house. There is a big bed, a table, a computer and some chairs in it. There's a glass and some books on the table. There is a picture on the wall. Kate is in the room. She is looking at the picture. Her father and mother are in the school. They're both(两个都)teachers. They work hard.
1. How many kinds(种类)of things are there in the room?A.Only one. | B.Five. | C.Seven. | D.I don't know. |
A.Only a bed. | B.Only a table. |
C.Only some chairs. | D.A bed, a table, a computer and some chairs. |
A.Some books and a glass. | B.A quilt. |
C.Two baseballs. | D.A picture. |
A.Kate's father. | B.Kate's mother. |
C.Kate's brother. | D.Kate. |
A.teachers | B.students | C.doctors | D.at home |
【推荐2】April 22nd is World Earth Day—a day to remind people to protect the earth. So on that day, our family held an activity “bottle of trash challenge”. That means the trash needs to be put in a 600ml bottle. We decided to challenge ourselves and produce as little trash as possible.
My father worked online all day, so he didn’t produce any paper waste except paper napkins. He made the least trash in our family.
My mother cooked and produced plenty of kitchen waste, such as vegetable leaves, eggshells and food bags. What’s worse, we couldn’t eat up all the food of the dinner that day. So leftovers couldn’t be avoided. It was not easy for mom to deal with all the trash, but she found a way to put it all into the bottle. How amazing!
My sister, a 16-year-old student, was busy preparing for her exams. She had to use paper to work out math or physics problems. She used only one side of the paper in the past. But that day, she tried to use both sides of the paper because she realized we were challenging ourselves. She did a good job!
I was different from my sister. I love snacks and drinks. So my trash was almost from them. I was highly alert(警觉的) that I must produce less waste. I hardly ever had snacks or drinks. It was too difficult, but I did it!
I’ve learnt a lot from this activity. I realize that everyone can produce less trash. We should start with small actions to protect the earth!
1. What activity did the writer’s family hold on April 22nd?A.A challenge. | B.A trip. | C.A picnic. | D.A party. |
A.The writer. | B.The writer’s father. | C.The writer’s mother. | D.The writer’s sister. |
A.Food bags that are used to put the vegetable leaves. |
B.Food that hasn’t been eaten up at the end of a meal. |
C.Waste that is produced in the kitchen. |
D.Dishes that are cooked by mother. |
A.Watching TV. | B.Playing computer games. |
C.Preparing for her exams. | D.Playing the piano. |
A.Because he hopes that we can have less snacks and drinks. |
B.Because he hopes that we can use both sides of the paper. |
C.Because he hopes that we can eat up all the food of the dinner. |
D.Because he hopes that we can protect the earth by starting with small actions. |
I’m Tom, a boy of thirteen years old. My mother is very strict with me. There are many rules in my family. Every day, I have to get up and go to bed early. I must make the bed and clean my room by myself in the morning. At school, I must study hard. I can’t play computer games from Monday to Friday. And I can’t go out on school nights. On weekends, I have to wash my uniform. And I must practice playing the violin for an hour every day. I must keep quiet when we are having meals. I can just relax myself and listen to my favorite music when my mum is out. Oh, my God! What are your family rules? Do you have the same rules?
1. Tom’s mother helps Tom make the bed and clean his room.2. Tom has to go to bed early every day.
3. Tom must practice playing the violin for an hour every day.
4. Tom has to wash his uniform on weekends.
5. Tom can play computer games on Friday.
①Amy: Bye, Lucy. I have to bounce!
Lucy: What?
Amy: I have to bounce. You know—I have to go. We say that a lot in San Francisco.
②Lucy: That's cool! What other things do you and your friends say?
Amy: Well, for example, we say someone is 'sketchy' if we think they aren't very nice.
Lucy: Sketchy? All right I like it.
③Amy: What about things you say here in Britain?
Lucy: Well, if I say ‘He's tasty’, do you know what it means?
Amy: Beats me!
Lucy: It means he's good-looking.
④Amy: Look, there's Dave. He's quite tasty, isn't he?
Lucy: Well, he's a bit sketchy sometimes—but I like him!
Dave: Hi! What are you two laughing about?
Amy: I can't tell you now—I have to bounce!
Dave: Huh?
1. The two girls are mainly talking about ________.
A.the boy | B.the language | C.their friends | D.their hometowns |
A.a school yard | B.a supermarket | C.a library | D.a cinema |
A.kind | B.smart | C.pretty | D.happy |
High School Musical Ticket Place: Huai’an Grand Theatre Date: 7:00 p.m. Jan.20th Number: 6, Row 9, Floor 1 Price: RMB 80 ◆Don’t bring any dangerous things. ◆If you’re late, please enter the theatre quietly. ◆The use of cameras and videos is not allowed. ◆Turn off your cell phones or set them to vibration mode (振动模式). ◆Please cheek your seat number and be seated before the play begins. ◆After the ticket has been sold (被售出), there is no refund. |
1. We can enjoy the music in ________ Grand Theatre.
A.Beijing | B.Nanjing | C.Huai’an | D.Guangzhou |
A.7:00 a.m. | B.9:00 p.m. | C.7:00 p.m. | D.9:00 a.m. |
A.Water. | B.Food. | C.Long knife. | D.Cell phone. |
A.The seat number is 9, Row 6. |
B.The price of the ticket is ¥ 80. |
C.I you are late, you can’t enter the theatre. |
D.You can take photos and videos in the theatre. |
A.入场 | B.出场 | C.退票 | D.签票 |
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Tim’s day | Jane’s day | |||
7:10 | go to school by bus | 7:00 | go to school by subway | |
8:20 | begin to have classes | 8:00 | begin to have classes | |
12:30 | have lunch | 12:30 | have lunch | |
13:10 | have a rest(休息) | 13:00 | listen to music | |
17:10 | play ball games | 19:10 | do her homework | |
19:00 | do his homework | 21:00 | go to bed |
A.By bus. | B.By car. | C.By bike. | D.By subway. |
A.At 8:30. | B.At 21:00. | C.At 9:30. | D.At 19:00. |
A.Go to school. | B.Do homework. | C.Have lunch. | D.Have a rest. |
【推荐1】Bill, Frank, Dave and Tom were brothers. Every year they sent their mother expensive gifts on her birthday. They liked to show her how rich they were.
The eldest brother, Bill, had lots of money and wanted his mother to have the most expensive gift, but he didn’t know what to buy. So he put an ad. in the newspaper, “Wanted—the greatest gift for my mother”.
About a week before his mother’s birthday, a man came to his office. He brought a big bird, this bird can speak foreign languages and sing pop songs. The man made the bird talk in French and tell a joke in Japanese. Then the bird sang a beautiful song. The next day, Bill sent the bird to his mother with a birthday card.
The day after his mother’s birthday, he called his mother, “Well, mother,” he asked, “what do you think of the bird?” “Oh, it’s very delicious, dear.” said his mother.
1. Bill put an ad. ________ to find the greatest gift.A.on the radio | B.on TV | C.in the newspaper |
A.Talk in French. | B.Tell a joke in Japanese. | C.All of the above. |
A.a birthday cake | B.a birthday card | C.nine thousand dollars |
A.the mother cooked the bird |
B.the bird flew away |
C.the mother kept the bird as a pet |
A.a clever son | B.a birthday gift | C.a lucky mother |
【推荐2】Should we tell our parents how do we do on our exams?
Chen Xin: I think we should tell our parents how we do on our exams. If my grades are good, I will be happy to tell them.
Xia Yi:
Ma Li: My parents pay for my schooling. I think they have the right(权利) to know how I am doing at school.
Lu Wan:
Fu Xiaolei: I don’t think we need to let parents know our grades. We’ve already grown up.
A.I don’t want my parents to know my grades. |
B.We should learn to decide things by ourselves. |
C.If I don’t do well, my parents will help me to do better. |
D.If I got bad grades I would let them know. |
E.I’d like to keep my grades a secret. |
The relationship between a parent and a child is among the most important in a person’s life. Do you know how to develop a good parent and child relationship.
A.Have relaxed side-by-side conversations. |
B.Open up and show your human side. |
C.Kid around. |
D.Include them in decisions. |
E.Encourage your child to take on challenges and find independence. |
F.Review rules and increase privilege as your children get older. |