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This fall, children in the Eixample are a of Barcelona, Spain, have a new way to get to school. They ride their bikes in large groups. This program is called Bicibus or Bike Bus.

The Eixample Bike Bus begins around 8:25 every Friday morning. The path it will follow is always posted ahead of time, so everyone knows where to join. The Bicibus started with only five children, but grew quickly. Now the group grows to 150 or more. With music playing and bike bells ringing, the Bicibus feels like a party. A nine-year-old girl says, “The best part of the Bike Bus is that we ride along and pick up my friends and we ride together.”

It is okay to bike to school in Eixample like that, but it isn’t really safe for kids. There are some bike lanes (车道), but they are often occupied by cars. One of the main roads used by the Eixample Bicibus has about 20, 000 cars and motorcycles to run every day.

Because these are busy streets, the local police are helping by riding in front of Bike Bus and behind it. Parents are hoping that the program will help change ideas about how people can get around in the city. They want the city to create wider, more kid-friendly bike lanes that are separate from cars. They also point out that it also helps cut down on pollution. Recently, pictures and videos of the Eixample Bicibus have got a lot of attention. Many people say what a simple idea it is, and how easy it is to get started.

1. When can children join the Eixample Bike Bus?

A．School days.

B．Friday mornings.

C．Every weekends.

2. How do children feel when they ride in groups?

A．Lonely.

B．Noisy.

C．Excited.

3. What is the meaning of the underlined word “occupied” in Paragraph 3?

A．Used.

B．Changed.

C．Broken.

4. What is the best title about this passage?

A．The New Way to Go to School

B．The Traffic Problem in Barcelona

C．The Idea About Getting Around the City

【推荐2】“Travelling by subway is much faster. It only takes me a few minutes to get to my office, and I don’t worry about the traffic jam,” a passenger says.

A lot of people like taking the subway. It is a kind of popular way and more convenient in our daily life. It has three advantages.

First, it’s fast. The subway can run about 80 kilometres in an hour. It’s much faster than riding a bike or taking a bus.

Second, it’s accurate. It can help you get somewhere on time. Don’t worry about the weather. It can arrive on time even if it is raining or snowing. During rush hour, there is a subway every five minutes. You can’t wait too long.

Finally, it is comfortable. It is very comfortable for passengers to take the subway. You can find a place to sit or stand here and there. You don’t feel cold in winter or hot in summer because of the air conditioners (空调). It can carry many people. I think most people like it. You will have a good time to take the subway.

1. What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “accurate”?

A．准时的

B．遥远的

C．快速的

D．安全的

2. How often does the subway come during rush hour?

A．Once a day.	B．Five times a day.
C．Once every four minutes.	D．Once every five minutes.

3. Which of the following is NOT true about the subway?

A．It’s a popular way in our daily life.

B．It can run about 80 kilometres in an hour.

C．It can’t arrive on time when it is raining or snowing.

D．It’s very comfortable to take the subway.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Travelling by Subway Is a Good Way

B．A Passenger on the Subway

C．The Time of the Subway

D．Travelling by Subway Is Faster

【推荐3】阅读下面的短文，从所给的A～F六个选项中，选出正确的答案填空，使短文通顺，内容完整，其中选项中有一项是多余的。

Crossing the River to School

How do you get to school?     1     Do you go by bus or by train? For many students, it is easy to get to school. But for the students in one small village in China, it is difficult. There is a very big river between their school and the village. There is no bridge and the river runs too quickly for boats.     2    .

One 11-year-old boy, Liangliang, crosses the river every school day.     3    . “I love to play with my classmates. And I love my teacher.     4    .”

    5    . It is their dream to have a bridge. Can their dream come true?

A．He’s like a father to me.

B．Do you walk or ride a bike?

C．But he is not afraid because he loves school.

D．Many of the students want to have a new ropeway.

E．So these students go on a ropeway to cross the river to school.

F．Many of the students and villagers never leave the village.

【推荐3】根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

    1     It’s a city with a long history. Kunming has a population of more than 7,000,000.

Though the weather in Yunnan changes from place to place.     2    . It’s neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. That’s why more and more people like to travel and even to live there.

At weekends or on holidays,     3     In winter, people, especially old people, would like to climb the Western Hill. From the top of the hills, you can have a good look at the beautiful scenery of Kunming. Far from the Hills, you can enjoy the Sleeping Beauty among the Hills After dinner, families take a walk along the bank of Dianchi Lake. The Golden Temple and EXPO Garden are two famous places of interest in the north of the city. EXPO Garden is known to people both at home and abroad.     4     A little farther away from the southeast of the city, a special forest welcomes you. It is not a tree forest, but a stone forest. So it is called the Stone Forest.

    5     They often invite their friends home to try delicious food, like rice noodles. If you want to know more about Kunming and taste her food, please visit her yourself.

A．I don’t like the weather there.

B．do you know where Kunming is?

C．Kunming is the capital of Yunnan.

D．People in Kunming are really friendly.

E．Kunming is famous for her beautiful weather.

F．You can spend a whole day visiting the world-famous garden.

G．people like to relax themselves in different places and in different ways.

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Known as the birthplace of kites, Weifang in Shandong Province has a long history of making kites. According to local people, Weifang kite-making can date back to 2,000 years ago. At first, they were used by the army for fighting against its enemies (敌人). During the Ming Dynasty, kites became popular among common people for amusement.

Yang Hongwei, 56 years old, is one of the Weifang kite makers. Born in a kite-making family, Yang often saw kites with bright colors and different shapes in her grandfather’s workshop. “Every time I see these beautiful kites, my bad feelings go away,” said Yang. Yang began to learn the skills from her grandfather at the age of 16. After practicing for ten years, she started her own shop in 1992.

Yang’s kites are very special, because you can see some special paintings about Chinese culture and history on them. For example, she once made a kite with a phoenix (凤凰). It was lined with pictures of 50 famous women from Chinese history on each side. The 50 women were different in looks and clothes.

In Yang’s free time, she travels to different countries including Australia, the United States and so on to tell people stories of Chinese kites and how they are made. “It is an important job of mine, to spread our culture of kites around the world and on to the young people.” she said.

1. The underlined words “date back to” in Paragraph 1 mean “________” in Chinese.

A．上传到

B．更新到

C．追溯到

D．下沉到

2. Why are Yang’s kites very special?

A．Because of the paintings about Chinese culture and history.

B．Because of the bright colors and beautiful shapes.

C．Because they are really useful to the army.

D．Because they are made of some special materials.

3. We can probably read this passage in the ________ part of a website.

A．sports

B．culture

C．nature

D．science

【推荐2】Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.

Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic (遗传).

Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. The scientists said that these children were often bullied (欺负) by their older brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers or sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.

You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame (责备) themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck.

For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation. And don’t forget—if you are shy, you are not the only one.

1. How many percent of people feel shy sometimes?

A．50 percent	B．80 percent
C．66 percent	D．15 to 20 percent

2. What can be learned from the passage?

A．Many shy children have older brothers and sisters.

B．If you are shy now, you will be shy forever.

C．Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions.

D．Most little babies are born shy and quiet.

3. Which of the following are the reasons that may cause shyness? Check and choose the right answer.
①Generics. ②Grown-ups. ③Family size. ④Birthplace. ⑤Failure.

A．①②③

B．①③④

C．②③④

D．②③⑤

4. How could shy people get over their shyness?

A．By blaming their failure on outside reasons.

B．By trying to understand reasons for their shyness.

C．By getting themselves away from their shy parents.

D．By trying new things and practicing conversation.

5. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?

A．

B．

C．

D．

【推荐3】Shyness can be an unhappy feeling. What makes people shy? Scientists say such things as genetics (遗传), life experiences, and environment can influence whether a person is shy. For example, in some families, everybody seems to be shy.

How do people overcome (克服) shyness? This is what Gilbert tells us. “When I started off trying to get over being shy, I decided to do little steps at a time, including practicing smiling and saying hi to people. And it worked for me.” But shyness is not the kind of thing that most people can get over overnight. Overcoming shyness takes time and needs practice.

Here are some tips given by scientists.

Think of what to talk about before you leave home. Prepare things to talk about before you’re in a social situation. For example, if you know your classmates are interested in an upcoming event, learn about it so you can join in the conversations.

Let people know you’re shy. If you’re shy, just show it. Instead of letting people guess, tell them the truth. Explain that you are shy and feel nervous but enjoy talking to people.

Make things easy for the other person. Remember, you’re not the only shy person around. Do what you think might help others feel good—for example, say hello or smile.

Pick one social skill to practice at a time. Start simply. For example, smile or be the first person to say hi. Choose skills you feel comfortable enough with to practice for a day, a week, a month, or even a year.

1. According to the scientists, which of the following is NOT the reason that makes people shy?

A．Family relationship.

B．Genetics.

C．Environment.

2. The example of Gilbert in Paragraph 2 is given to ________.

A．explain the steps of overcoming shyness

B．show how people get over shyness

C．introduce a shy girl called Gilbert

3. What does the underlined word “overnight” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A．Correctly.

B．Suddenly.

C．Slowly.

4. Which of the following is the right way to overcome shyness?

A．Get ready before you join in a social situation.

B．Wait for others to say hello to you first.

C．Choose several skills to practice at a time.