Most people enjoy hiking(徒步旅行). Hiking is a healthy and relaxing activity. Why do people like to go hiking? Here are some of the most popular reasons.
First, hiking is good exercise. It can make your body strong and make you become clever.
Second, hiking is easy and cheap. All you need is to wear a pair of hiking shoes and take your smile to start.
Also, it is a good way to learn new things when you are hiking. Maybe you can not know them in your classes.
Finally, hiking is the best way to relax yourself. You can hike by yourself or go with your friends. After hiking, you may feel better. So why not plan your hiking now?
1. How do you feel when you are hiking?| A．Interested. | B．Tired. | C．Relaxed. | D．Bored. |
| A．原因 | B．方式 | C．路途 | D．结果 |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Hiking is very cheap. | B．Why people like hiking. |
| C．How to plan a hiking. | D．Hiking is good exercise. |
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【推荐1】Do you like to exercise? I think everyone likes to exercise. It’s good for studying. Everybody knows exercise is important.
The students in our school love to exercise. Every morning after we get up, we run and then do morning exercises. After the second class we do eye exercises. We have PE classes three times in a week. In the afternoon, we play sports .The most popular sport is football. The boys enjoy it and some of the girls like it, too. Another popular sport is volleyball. In every class there are a lot of volleyball fans. We often swim on weekends, too.
Exercising can help us study better.
根据短文内容，判断下列各句正（T）、误（F）。
1. No one wants to exercise.
2. Every morning after we get up, we do eye exercises.
3. We have PE classes three times a week.
4. We often play basketball on weekends.
5. We can study better by doing exercise.
【推荐2】Do you have healthy habits?
Mary White | Yeah! I think my habits are very healthy. Every day I get up early and go to bed early. Every morning I eat breakfast and eat well. I eat fruit and vegetables every day. And every day I play soccer for two hours with my friends. |
Alan Green | No, I don’t. I get up late so I have no time to eat breakfast. For lunch, I usually eat lots of hamburgers. I know they are not good for me but I like them. I never play sports. In the evening, after I finish my homework, I usually play computer games. I go to bed late, at about eleven o’clock. |
Helen Hand | Yes. My habits are very good. I never eat unhealthy food. Ice-cream tastes good but I never eat it. It’s unhealthy. Every day I get up at six o’clock and go to bed at eight thirty. I eat well and play sports every day. I run with my father for half an hour in the morning. So I’m very healthy. |
1. Mary with her friends ________ every day.
| A．goes to school | B．does her homework | C．plays soccer |
| A．Hamburgers. | B．Vegetables. | C．Chicken. |
| A．9:00 | B．10:00 | C．11:00 |
| A．Because she doesn’t like it. |
| B．Because it’s not healthy. |
| C．Because it doesn’t taste good. |
| A．mother | B．friend | C．father |
【推荐3】Beach volleyball is one of the most interesting sports in the world. In the 1920s, people first played it for fun in California, USA. At that time, only men played beach volleyball. The first two-man beach volleyball game was in 1930. It became an Olympic sport for both men and women in 1996.
To play beach volleyball, you need a ball, a net, and lots of sand. In a game, two players play on the sand for each team. If the team gets two sets, they will win the game. Players need to move very fast to hit the ball. It is very challenging to run and jump on the sand because it is not easy to play the game with the sun in your eyes and hot sand under your feet. Players usually jump about 300 times in one game. That’s why they are really strong and healthy.
Playing beach volleyball is never boring because it brings a lot of fun. It also helps people keep healthy and make more friends with sports lovers. So what are you waiting for? Go and play this exciting game!
1. What kind of sport is the passage about?A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．1910 | B．1920 | C．1930 | D．1996 |
| A．fun | B．easy | C．difficult | D．special |
①bringing a lot of fun ②making more friends ③running on the sand ④keeping people healthy
| A．①②③ | B．①②④ | C．①③④ | D．②③④ |
| A．Easy and boring. | B．Easy and interesting. |
| C．Exciting and boring. | D．Exciting and interesting. |
【推荐1】Where would you like to go on holidays? For your next vacation, why not go to Inner Mongolia（内蒙古）? You can enjoy a great trip there.
Inner Mongolia is the third largest area in China. It is near the northern border（边界） of China, and it is on the south of Russia.
Inner Mongolia has special natural views, a long history and great cultures. There are many historic sites（历史遗迹）. Dazhao Temple and Zhaojun Tomb are two of the most famous ones.
But the most attractive thing in Inner Mongolia is its beautiful natural views. Green grass , clear lakes and air and many kinds of animals make you want to stay there forever.
While you visit Inner Mongolia , you can try different activities. They include wrestling（摔跤） , horse riding and camel riding. You can also visit traditional Mongolian families and enjoy the real life of Mongolians. And you can enjoy the great Mongolian singing and dancing.
1. Russia is on the________ of Inner Mongolia.| A．north | B．west | C．south | D．east |
| A．吸引人的 | B．糟糕的 | C．打击人的 | D．危险的 |
| A．riding horses | B．enjoying singing and dancing |
| C．buying nice clothes . | D．visiting Dazhao Temple |
| A．It is the largest area in China. | B．It is a place with a short history. |
| C．There are many kinds of animals. | D．You can’t visit traditional Mongolian families. |
| A．jobs | B．travel | C．hobbies | D．science |
“I’m taking lots of photos in China. When I get back to Sydney, I am going to show the photos to my friends. I want my friends to know more about China.” said Mr. White.
1. Who is Mr. White going to China with?
| A．His friends. | B．His parents. | C．His wife. | D．His children. |
| A．two weeks | B．three days | C．one month | D．seven days |
| A．going boating | B．going hiking | C．going camping | D．going swimming |
| A．Australia | B．America | C．Canada | D．England |
| A．Mr. White is going to China next week |
| B．Mr. White has many friends in Beijing |
| C．Mr. White is going to visit the Yellow River |
| D．Mr. White is staying in Anhui for a week |
【推荐3】
| Dear Henry, I am writing to you from the home of my Aunt Grace and Uncle Jacob in Missouri. We stopped here for a few days to visit and rest. Now I am sitting on Aunt Grace’s chair in the garden alone. We left Pennsylvania seven weeks ago and it was really hard to sit on the covered wagon (有蓬的马车) to travel. It is only seven weeks，but it seems like much more! Luckily, our journey is almost over. My dad likes the look of the land near St. Louis. He thinks we can have a new home here. And Mom likes the idea of living near Aunt Grace and Uncle Jacob. They wanted to help us build our new home and clear land for our rice field (田地) . Uncle Jacob will also give us a horse and some chickens. It seems we will have a good start. I miss (想念) Pennsylvania already. I miss the mountains. I miss fishing at Thunder River. But mostly I miss my old friends and neighbors. Please say hello to everyone for me. I will write again soon. Please write back. Your friend, Robert |
1. Robert is Henry’s .
| A．brother | B．father | C．friend | D．uncle |
| A．building houses | B．farming |
| C．running a store | D．fishing |
| A．His old house. | B．The mountains. |
| C．Thunder River. | D．His friends and neighbors. |
 | I have great interest in stamps (邮票). I have started collecting many kinds of stamps since 2012. I have collected over 300 different stamps. They’re really amazing. —Zhao Min, China |
 | This toy bear is my only toy. I have kept it for three years. A volunteer came to our village and she gave it to me. The toy bear has become my best friend. He knows all of my secrets (秘密). —Julia, the US |
 | Look! I have a toy gun. My uncle gave me the first toy gun when I was five. I have got twelve guns from him so far. Being a policeman like him is always my dream. We often play together on the weekend. It’s really fun. —Frank, England |
 | I was born on a big farm. There are a lot of animals. They are my friends. Feeding them is one of my favorite hobbies. Now I’m old enough to help my father work on the farm. —Lisa, Canada |
| A．For about six months. | B．For about three years. |
| C．For about ten years. | D．For five years. |
| A．Being a worker. | B．Being a teacher. | C．Being an actor. | D．Being a policeman. |
| A．Zhao Min has collected over 300 different stamps. |
| B．Julia’s friend gave her a toy bear. |
| C．Feeding animals is one of Lisa’s favorite hobbies. |
| D．Frank often plays with his uncle on the weekend. |
Music of the world
With the song Apologize, US band OneRepublic became one of the hottest rock bands in the world in 2007. And their new song, Counting Stars, topped the UK singles charts soon after it came out in March this year.
People say they are successful because of their special music style: mixing rock with R&B and hip-hop.
But they don’t think so.
“We’re no respecter of music style,” said lead singer Ryan Tedder. “For 10 years, we’ve been trying to define our music. But in the music world with so many styles, we found ourselves unique. And we are glad with that.”
The band was set up in 2002. Their unique style draws fans of pop, rock and other music styles. The magazine Rolling Stone describes them as “the band that brings the future of music”.
It seems everybody likes their music. Maybe it’s because their music comes from their experience of traveling, said Drew Brown, the guitarist.
“We are inspired by the traveling that we get to do and the different ways of life and culture that we get to experience,” Brown told NST News.
For example, to prepare for the latest album, Native, the band traveled to Paris, London and many other places. They hope to create a kind of music that the whole world understands.
And now, they have brought their music to China. They had concerts in Shanghai and Beijing early this month.
“Chinese fans are really enthusiastic. I hope they enjoyed the concert from ears to souls,” said Tedder.
1. OneRepublic is a band from ________.| A．China | B．the UK | C．the US | D．Canada |
| A．Apologize | B．Counting Stars | C．Rolling Stone | D．Native |
| A．The song Apologize is one of the famous songs of OneRepublic. |
| B．the music style of OneRepublic is just mixing rock with R&B and hip-hop. |
| C．The music style of OneRepublic can be defined. |
| D．OneRepublic has its own music style. |
| A．2002 | B．2007 | C．2012 | D．2017 |
| A．experience of working | B．experience of performing |
| C．experience of traveling | D．experience of studying |
Stand in front of a mirror and look at it. How much do you really know about the person in it?
It’s not an easy job to know ourselves. To help students do this important task, schools across China are providing more classes and activities on self-knowledge.
Liu Yue, a teacher from Chengdu Yucai Middle School, has recently given her students a useful tool. “It’s called the Johari Window, developed by two US psychologists (心理学家),”said Liu. “It has four areas about one’s self: open area (that everyone knows about), hidden area (that only you know), blind area (that everyone knows except you) and unknown area (that nobody knows). Using this tool, students did a good job knowing themselves.”
“I’m most interested in my blind area,” said eighth-grader Yang Manfei. “So I did a survey with my friends.” The results showed that Yang easily gets uneasy and impatient, because of procrastination (拖延). “That’s a bad habit I’ve never realized!” Yang said.
“I find the unknown area most amazing,” said Sun Boyin. “It means everyone has lots of potential (潜力).” When Sun entered middle school, he was not good at math. “But I made a weekly plan for math learning and did lots of math exercises. Now I’m much better at math. The unknown part of my math ability is getting clearer!” Sun said.
When it came to the hidden area, most students kept silent. “I’m scared to show my secrets deep down,” said Li Yixuan. “Then one classmate stood up and said his favorite cartoon is Tom and Jerry. I thought: ▲ ? Perhaps not. I want my classmates to see me as a mature (成熟的) person not a silly kid. But then I realized that I don’t find that classmate silly. I think he is brave to be himself. Show yourself and make yourself better—that’s the best lesson I learned.”
1. In the Johari Window, ________ and ________ are the parts you don’t know to yourself.| A．blind area; unknown area | B．unknown area; hidden area |
| C．blind area; hidden area | D．unknown area; open area |
| A．is full of sadness | B．has many bad habits |
| C．is not a patient person | D．is popular in her class |
| A．Parents should push their children to be the best. |
| B．We can make efforts to bring out our unknown area. |
| C．Learning math well is very important in middle school. |
| D．Unknown area can help us learn math well in middle school. |
| A．Is Tom and Jerry a good cartoon | B．Is it really my classmate’s secret |
| C．Am I brave enough to show my “silly” hobby | D．Am I afraid to show my hidden area to others |
【推荐1】Deadly flooding (洪水) has swept a China’s central city. More than hundreds of thousands of people have been influenced. According to the report, a total of 302 people have been killed and 50 missing.
Like many other natural disasters, floods can happen with little or no warning. Flash floods move quickly and have strong currents (水流). They are known to bring down trees and destroy buildings. Besides, floods can cause power cuts (停电), traffic jams and other problems. But the flood itself isn’t the only problem to deal with. After a flood, its influence can be just as deadly, as it may not be feasible to send basic supplies, such as water and food to the area.
So, in the face of a flash flood, how should we save ourselves?
Avoid bridges that rapidly-moving water is crossing, as floodwaters can cause bridges to break. Listen to emergency broadcasts (应急广播) for further instructions. If told to move to another place, do so. Stay inside the car if it’s caught in a fast-moving water. Only get out if the water begins to flood the car itself, and then move to the roof of the car. If caught within a flooded building, move to the higher floor. Only move to the roof (屋顶) if necessary. Once there, signal for help, such as drawing SOS on the roof. Stay away from power lines, as they are often destroyed or knocked down during strong storms. |
Besides, here are also some tips to keep in mind after a flood. Do not drink flood water, or use it to wash food. Return to your home only after local governments have said it is safe to do so. Use only bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking and bathing. Avoid driving through flooded areas.
1. Before a flood is coming, ________ can be noticed.| A．few signs | B．power cuts | C．traffic jams | D．strong currents |
| A．Important. | B．Dangerous. | C．Expensive. | D．Possible. |
①Don’t stay on a bridge to be broken.
②Always stay in the car.
③Move to the roof at once whatever happens.
④Don’t get close to power lines.
⑤Pay attention to the broadcasts.
| A．②③ | B．①④⑤ | C．①②④⑤ | D．②③④⑤ |
| A．What life is like after a flood. | B．When we can go back home after a flood. |
| C．What to do or not to do after a flood. | D．How to choose drinkable water after a flood. |
| A．to report the latest news in a China’s central city |
| B．to tell readers how a flood happens |
| C．to tell readers to stay away from flooded areas |
| D．to give readers some advice on keeping safe in floods |
【推荐2】①Where do you usually study on the weekends? Some students like to study at the library while others like to study at home better. What is the difference between a library and a living room? Which is better for studying?
②Many students find the comfort of their own space helpful for studying. A familiar (熟悉的) environment can make it easier to face stress. You have all your things around you, and you don’t have to spend extra (额外的) money on lunch. You can study day or night and stop for a break whenever you want. There are a lot of advantages (优点) to study at home.
③However, it’s not without problems. Your comfortable bed may keep you from studying. Have you ever been told not to mistake a place to rest for a place to work? If your bedroom becomes a place for both, your mind may do both tasks (任务) badly.
④Libraries are specially designed (设计) for people to study in. There are many kinds of helpful books, and you can meet other students and set up a study group. But libraries also have their disadvantages. They are often crowded. It can be hard to get a seat. And there may be noise from people typing (打字) on their computers.
⑤It can be difficult to decide whether your home or the library is a better place to study. You need to try them out. For example, take a task like reading. First, try studying in your living room. Then, go to the library and read a different part of the same book. After trying each, take notes to describe how you felt and how well you were able to study. This way you can find out which study environment is better for you.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。1. How does the writer lead into the topic at the beginning of the text?
| A．By giving examples. | B．By asking questions. | C．By comparing numbers. | D．By showing problems. |
| A．If you study at home, it can be difficult for you to face stress. |
| B．If you study in the bedroom, you will finish your tasks very well. |
| C．If you study in the bedroom, it may make you feel excited easily. |
| D．If you study at home, you won’t need to pay more money for lunch. |
| A．To tell us which is the better place to study. | B．To tell us why to choose a better place to study. |
| C．To advise us where to find a better place to study. | D．To advise us how to decide a better place to study. |
| A．①//②③④⑤ | B．①//②③//④⑤ | C．①//②③④//⑤ | D．①②//③④//⑤ |
| A．Study or Relax | B．At Home or the Library |
| C．A Place to Rest or to Work | D．On the Weekdays or On the Weekends |
【推荐3】Your bedroom should be a clean and tidy place, and then you can have a good rest in it. But how can you clean up your bedroom in a short time? Here’s some advice.
| Degree of difficulty: easy |
| Time:15 minutes |
| Step 1: You should find at least two tools for the clean work first. They can help you finish the work easily. |
| Step 2: Put all the dirty clothes together, and then put them in a bag. It’s very easy. It usually takes you about two minutes to finish it. |
| Step 3: If you have lots of clean clothes to fold, put them on the bed. Then you can do that after you finish the fifth step. You can remind yourself to spend a few minutes putting away the clothes before you go to bed. |
| Step 4: Put all the rubbish together and then put it in the dustbin. Old magazines and shoes may be rubbish at home. They may make you uncomfortable, and sometimes they may smell bad. So you should throw away old things that you don’t use again. |
| Step 5: Make the bed. It’s an important thing. You need to do it at once. Making the bed can make you comfortable and your bedroom beautiful. |
| A．throw away old things | B．make the bed |
| C．find tools for the clean work | D．put all the dirty clothes together |
| A．The rubbish. | B．The bed. | C．The tool. | D．The magazine. |
| A．It’s not important to make the bed. | B．There is no need to look for some tools. |
| C．Old magazines can’t be rubbish at home. | D．It’s very easy to put all the dirty clothes together. |
