A subway is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local cultures.
Beijing, China The Beijing Subway was opened in 1971 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern technologies. All stations now have touch-screen maps. In some stations, people can also see traditional Chinese culture. For example, on the walls of a few stations, there are some pictures of blue-and-white porcelain (青花瓷).
Stockholm, Sweden The first subway in Stockholm was opened in 1950. The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings. A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks (岩床). This makes you feel as if you are in a cave.
London, UK The London Underground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world. It was opened in 1863. During World War Ⅱ, it was used to protect people from German planes’ attacks (袭击) on London. Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioning in the subway, so it is very hot in summer.
New York, the USA The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day. It has an express train on almost every line. You can get to your destination (目的地) quickly. The trains themselves are full of fun—you will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing.
1. Which subway is called the longest art gallery in the world?| A．The Beijing Subway. | B．The Stockholm Subway. |
| C．The London Underground. | D．The New York City Subway. |
| A．is also called the Tube | B．is the symbol of the UK |
| C．was well protected during the war | D．is the oldest transport in the world |
| A．Michael Jackson often dances in the New York City Subway. |
| B．Tourists feel cool when they take the London Underground in summer. |
| C．Several stations of the Stockholm Subway are built in caves. |
| D．Some stations of the Beijing Subway are decorated with pictures of porcelain. |
| A．great changes | B．long history | C．local culture | D．public transport |
| A．a storybook | B．a travel magazine | C．a science book | D．a newspaper ad |
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【推荐1】There are all kinds of trains in the world. There are trains to carry people, trains to carry animals or carry things. There are fast trains and slow ones. Some trains go through hills.
In big cities, the streets are usually very busy. So you can find trains under the ground and trains on a rail above the streets. They carry people quickly in and out of the city.
Can a train run over water? Yes, it can. There are many bridges over the rivers. The trains can easily run over the water. But it is not easy to build the bridges. Today's trains have dining-rooms for people. You may eat something in them on the way if you are hungry. Trains are useful to men, women and children. Many children have model trains. With the model trains they can build their own rails and enjoy the wonderful world of trains.
1. There are all kinds of trains. Here "all kinds of trains" means ______.| A．fast trains and slow trains | B．many different kinds of trains |
| C．trains to go through hills | D．trains to carry people |
| A．the streets are very busy | B．the cities are big |
| C．the trains have dining-rooms | D．the cities are too small |
| A．some rooms | B．some shops | C．the dining-room | D．the station |
| A．easy, easy | B．easily, not easy | C．difficult, easily | D．easy, difficult |
| A．There are dining rooms in trains. | B．There are fast trains and slow trains. |
| C．The trains can only carry people. | D．We can find trains under the ground. |
【推荐2】Imagine you are living in a moving house. Inside the house, there is a small kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Everything you need is close at hand. In the US, you can really see these moving houses on the mad. They are called recreational vehicles(RV.房车).People call them houses on wheels. When it’s holiday time, the whole family often gets into this lovely house and hits the road for a trip across the country.
Compared to a real house, this home on the road is small for a family who has to spend every hour of every day together. But the best thing about it is that it changes your journey into a free exploration(探索).
You can drive as long as you like without worrying about finding hotels. Or you can just stop somewhere nice and stay for a few weeks. You may also come across other families who are on road trips. Together, you take out your tents and snacks. It’s camping time with a lot of chat and laughter.
Of course, RVs are not always convenient. They can sometimes break down and you have to spend time mending them. But this type of road trip still wins people’s hearts because they can go whenever and wherever they want.
1. ________ RVs, everything you need is close at hand.| A．Inside | B．Outside | C．Behind | D．Beside |
| A．cars | B．wheels | C．houses · | D．buses |
| A．They don’t have any wheels. |
| B．They are always convenient. |
| C．They are bigger than real houses. |
| D．They may break down sometimes. |
| A．They like eating snacks in RVs. |
| B．They can explore their journey freely. |
| C．They may leave RVs in hotels for a few weeks. |
| D．They will never come across other traveling families. |
| A．A Road Trip | B．A Wonderful House |
| C．Moving Homes to Travel | D．Holiday Life in the US |
| A. He likes doing exercise. He wants to keep healthy. So he often goes to work by bike. B. He has a car. He wants to make his son happy so he often takes his son to school in his car. C. She lives near a subway station. It’s very convenient（方便的）for her to take the subway. D. Her home is not far from her school. It takes her just 10 minutes to walk to school. She thinks it is good for her health. E. She lives very far from her work place. She needs to take a bus first and then walks 20 minutes to her work place. F. There are no other vehicles（交通工具）except（除了……）boats in his village. The villagers need to go out by boat. G. His home is not far from the airport（机场）. It just takes him 10 minutes to get to the airport from his home. |
【推荐1】Our planet is in big trouble—creatures (生物) are dying out, the sea and the air are polluted, more and more airports, cities and roads are covering our land. So what are we going to do? I’ve got some answers…the rest is up to you!
How can we cut down on rubbish?
Recycle (循环利用), recycle, recycle! Don’t throw away plastic bottles, glass jars, newspapers, cardboard boxes and cans. They can all be used again. Take a few moments to separate (分离) your rubbish and take it to your nearest recycling centre.
How can we solve the problem of pollution?
Pick up people who work at the same place with you and fill up those empty seats in your car! Better still, use public transport (公共交通方式) instead. Or why not walk to work? It’s free, good exercise and doesn’t harm (伤害) the environment at all!
How can we save the earth’s natural resources?
Water means life! Take showers instead of baths and use less water when you wash dishes or wash the car or water the plants. Don’t waste electricity either. Turn off the lights when you leave a room and use low-energy bulbs (灯泡)!
Got the message? Then let’s work together to take a difference!
1. The underlined word “die out” means “________” in Chinese.| A．消失 | B．渴望 | C．死于 | D．出现 |
| A．Throw glass jars into the cardboard boxes. |
| B．Advise people to walk to work or use public transport. |
| C．Turn off the lights in the day. |
| D．Work together to make more airports, cities and roads cover our land. |
| A．Take shower as often as possible. |
| B．Don’t use water to wash the car. |
| C．Use less water to wash dishes. |
| D．Take a bath once a month. |
【推荐2】NASA has been building a new telescope, called James Webb Space Telescope. Scientists think it could help them search for signs of alien life! They can watch exoplanets（外行星）with the help of the new telescope.
So far, all the exoplanets we have found are too distant to send astronauts or spaceships to them. Researchers hope the new telescope will help them find out whether there are aliens on these exoplanets!
The new telescope should be able to find out if the exoplanets have oxygen on them. Oxygen is a gas. On the earth, all animals need to breathe oxygen to live. It’s produced by plants and some bacteria（细菌）. This means if there is oxygen on a planet, there might be living things as well.
These aliens probably won’t be green people. Instead, they might be tiny bacteria. Scientists say that finding oxygen doesn’t mean there must be alien life. “We don’t know if life is the only cause of oxygen in an atmosphere（大气层）, ” NASA scientist Edward Schwieterman said.
The telescope can do more than search for aliens. It can study light from billions of light years away. This will help scientists learn more about what happened at the start of the universe.
1. ________ could help scientists search for signs of alien life.| A．Exoplanets |
| B．Astronauts |
| C．Spaceships |
| D．James Webb Space Telescope |
| A．cold | B．difficult |
| C．far away | D．dangerous |
| A．Plants and animals |
| B．Plants and some bacteria |
| C．Only plants |
| D．Only some bacteria |
| A．scientists think that if we find oxygen we must find alien life |
| B．scientists think all animals need to breathe oxygen to live |
| C．scientists don’t know if life is the only cause of oxygen in an atmosphere |
| D．scientists don’t think aliens are green people |
| A．Scientists think the new telescope can help them search for exoplanets. |
| B．The new telescope should be able to find out if there is oxygen on exoplanets. |
| C．The aliens might be tiny bacteria. |
| D．The telescope can study light from billions of light years away. |
【推荐3】People around Me
My grandma | My grandma is a short woman with white hair. She is always happy. My grandma looks after my family. She does some housework, such as cooking meals and watering flowers for us. She is good at cooking. She is really kind. She often helps people. |
 Alice | Alice is my best friend. She is a tall girl with glasses. Alice is a clever girl. She is good at Maths. We often study and play table tennis together. I hope we can be friends forever. |
Mr. Li | Mr. Li is my Maths teacher. He is tall. His classes are always interesting because he uses lots of games in his teaching. When we meet with difficulties in learning Maths, he often helps us, He also asks us to read more books in our free time. Besides, he is good at telling stories. |
1. What does my grandma do for the family?
| A．She plays with me. | B．She often helps people. |
| C．She does some housework. | D．She helps me with my homework. |
| A．Grandma | B．Alice | C．Mr. Li | D．classmates |
| A．Because he is good at telling stories. | B．Because he uses games in his teaching. |
| C．Because he tells us to read more books. | D．Because he often helps us learn Maths. |
