Most children like to watch cartoons on TV because of the funny characters and the bright colours.
Some people think it leaves nothing for children to imagine when they are watching cartoons on TV. They can see the different characters so they need not imagine the appearance of a character or any situation in the cartoon.
Very little children may not be able to read books. But they will be happy to watch TV, especially watch cartoons.
But there should be a limit to everything. Parents should control their children’s time on TV. However, you cannot keep children from watching TV completely.
| A．Their vocabulary will get improved. |
| B．It will only do more harm than good. |
| C．But when reading a book, he has to imagine what the different characters look like. |
| D．But is it good for children to watch cartoons on TV? |
| E．Watching cartoons will improve their language ability. |
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Scientists say that hobbies can make kids smarter, healthier and even more successful when they grow up. How?
They help you learn.
They help you be creative. For many hobbies, such as building model cars and making pottery, you have to use your brain as well as your hands. We learn by doing things and by touching things.
They help you be relaxed. Having a hobby makes you feel good. Scientists say, “When you make something, the ‘feel-good’ part of your brain gets a message. It makes you feel happy. ”
| A．When we feel happy, we have less stress. |
| B．When you have a hobby, you learn new things. |
| C．Different people have different hobbies. |
| D．These kinds of activities make people more creative. |
| E．They help you build skills. |
【推荐2】A hobby is not a job or a school subject. A hobby is something you enjoy doing in your spare time. It’s not something you need to do. It’s just fun. Some people make model ships, keep pets, plant flowers, play computer games or chat on the Internet. Some paint pictures or dance to music. Some collect everything from stamps to seashells (海贝壳)... People take up hobbies because they think these activities can bring them many things like happiness, friendship and knowledge. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can have a hobby. A hobby will make your life colorful.
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1. What is a hobby?
| A．A job. |
| B．A school subject. |
| C．Something interesting. |
| D．Something you enjoy doing in your spare time. |
| A．7. | B．8 | C．9. | D．10. |
| A．much money |
| B．health |
| C．happiness, friendship and knowledge |
| D．lots of trouble |
| A．Rich or poor. | B．Old or young. |
| C．Sick or well. | D．A、B and C. |
| A．In their work time. |
| B．In the daytime. |
| C．In their free time. |
| D．In the holiday. |
【推荐3】I’m Helen Blevins. I’m very lucky because I make money by doing what I love-painting pictures.
I painted my first picture when I was just four. One day, when Mom was cooking. I painted a picture on one blue wall of my bedroom. I painted myself and my dog on the grass, with red flowers around. I painted the sun above us, with a big smile on its face.
I was still painting when Mom walked into my room. Her mouth was open and she stood there quietly, looking at the wall. “I’m in big trouble,” I thought. So I was really surprised when Mom said, “What a beautiful picture, Helen!” The picture stayed on my bedroom wall and is still there today, 30 years later. I see it every time I go home to visit Mom.
I tell this story because it shows how much Mom supported（支持）my love of painting. When I was at school, she cared about my art as much as other subjects. She kept all my paintings and hung many of them on the walls of our house. She often said, “You are so talented. Follow your dream.”
Today I’m a successful painter. I’m happy that people love my paintings and hang them in their homes. I will never forget Mom’s great support!
1. Helen painted her first picture on a wall of ________.| A．the kitchen | B．the living room | C．her bedroom | D．her mom’s bedroom |
| A．herself and her mom | B．her mom and the sun |
| C．her mom and her dog | D．herself and her dog |
| A．sad | B．angry | C．scared | D．surprised |
| A．thirty | B．thirty-four | C．forty | D．forty-three |
| A．how her mom supported her in painting | B．how people fell in love with her paintings |
| C．how talented she was in painting pictures | D．how her mom became a successful painter |
From an early age, we were taught that if we wanted to be successful, we had to study hard and get good results at school. In fact, good students may just end up doing jobs they don’t like, and some even lead an unhappy life.
In some parents’ eyes, school grades matter most for their kids. In reality, there are many things to consider besides the school subjects, for example, how to be a happy person,what to do to keep healthy, and how to get along well with others.
Doing well in school is different from doing well in life. Studies show that people who failed at school may not end up failing in life. You may have already known that some famous people, like Thomas Edison and Steve Jobs, didn’t do very well at school.
| A．Why is it like that? |
| B．Life is really a long lesson. |
| C．Actually, life is full of the unexpected. |
| D．Some of them even failed to finish school. |
| E．Keep learning to make the most of your talents. |
| F．School is not just enough if you want to have a great life. |
【推荐2】One morning, Emma discovered that her classroom had changed. She found that the desks were no longer in rows, but pushed together to make eight bigger desks. She was so excited about it for the first two days that she couldn't listen to the teachers carefully. But soon she and her classmates got used to this new classroom arrangement（安排）. "Now our class is quieter, "said Emma. "What's more, we can come up with our own ideas and learn more through discussion. It's a better way to study. "
David liked it, too. "Group members first discuss, "he said, "and then show to the whole class. It encourages us greatly. "This was part of a reform （改革）at David's school. The school made this reform because they wanted to offer students easier ways to study and more chances to discuss. "Our school hopes to improve students' abilities to study by themselves and work in groups. "said Linda, an English teacher.
However, the reform has demanded（要求）more from teachers. Now they have only 15 minutes to give a lesson that would have been taught in 40 minutes before. It is difficult to teach in such a short time. The teachers have to find better ways to teach more effectively（有效地）.
"The reform demands more, but I'm sure it is helpful. "added Linda.
1. After the new classroom arrangement, Emma found________ .| A．their class was noisier all the time | B．they could learn more through discussion |
| C．they couldn't come up with their own ideas | D．it was a harder way to study |
| A．easier ways | B．better classrooms | C．more seats | D．larger space |
| A．The desks are no longer in rows now. |
| B．The reform has demanded more from teachers. |
| C．It's easy for teachers to give a lesson in 15 minutes now. |
| D．Emma and her classmates like the new classroom arrangement. |
【推荐3】I had the unkindest mother in the whole world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast. I had to have cereal(谷物) and eggs. When others had Cokes and candy for lunch, I had to eat a sandwich. But at least I wasn’t alone. My sister and two brothers had the same unkind mother as I did.
My mother knew where we were at all times. She knew who our friends were. We had to clean clothes and take a bath every day. We had to be in bed by 9: 00 p.m. and up at 8: 00 a.m. We couldn’t sleep till noon like our friends. So while they slept, our mother gave us work to do. We had to wash dishes, make our beds and learn to cook. I believe she lay awake at night thinking up unkind things for us to do.
Through the years, things didn’t improve a bit. We could not lie in bed “sick” like our friends did in order to miss school.
My mother was the unkindest mother. Out of four children, a couple of us went on to higher education. None of us have ever done bad things. She forced us to grow up into educated(受教育) and honest people. I am trying to raise my three children like this. I will feel proud when my children call me unkind. Because you see, I am thankful that I had the unkindest mother in the whole world.
1. What does the sentence “But at least I wasn’t alone” mean?| A．The writer’s mother was only unkind to her. |
| B．The writer’s mother liked her best. |
| C．The writer’s sister and brothers were unkind to her as well. |
| D．The writer’s mother was also unkind to her sister and brothers. |
| A．eat as much candy as they wanted |
| B．learn to cook |
| C．wear clean clothes |
| D．go to bed and get up at fixed time |
| A．to be competitive(竞争) with each other |
| B．to make more friends easily |
| C．to work instead of going to school |
| D．to be educated and honest people |
| A．Hateful. | B．Thankful. | C．Worried. | D．Angry. |
WHICH CARTOON DO YOU LIKE? | |
| My favourite cartoon is Mulan. It is an exciting action movie coming from an old Chinese story. Hua Mulan’s father receives a notice to serve in the Emperor’s army. Because he was old. Mulan dresses up like a boy and takes her father’s place to fight in the army. Mulan’s fellow soldiers don’t discover her secret until the fighting is over when they visit her home. This cartoon shows her love for her family, friends and country. Emma | Doraemon is one of the most famous cartoons in Japan. Doraemon is a blue and white robot who looks like a cat. He travels back in time from the 22nd century to help a schoolboy called Nobi Nobita. Nobi is a Grade 5 student. In Doraemon’s pocket there are all kinds of magic things that can solve every problem. Whenever Nobi gets in trouble, Doraemon helps him out. That’s why I like it. Peter |
| The Simpsons are the most popular family in the world. It started in 1989 and is still very popular. This is a cartoon family of five people. The parents are Marge and Homer. Marge has blue hair. She is always very kind to her family. Homer is a factory worker and spends all his free time watching TV and eating sweets. People of all ages like it because the Simpsons are like a real family. Betty | Calabash Brothers is also referred to as Hulu Brothers. In the 1980s, the series was one of the most well-known paper-cut cartoons in China. Two bad people live in the Calabash Mountains. In order to beat them an old man grows seven calabashes. When the calabashes ripen, they change into seven boys. They work together to beat the bad guys. Lucy |
| A．Doraemon. | B．Mulan. |
| C．The Simpsons. | D．Calabash Brothers. |
| A．Emma. | B．Peter. | C．Nobi. | D．Marge. |
| A．He receives a notice. |
| B．He works in a factory. |
| C．He grows seven calabashes. |
| D．He can solve every problem. |
【推荐2】Let’s enjoy a movie
Zootopia | |
 | From a large elephant to a small mouse, animals live happily together in Disney’s Zootopia. Language: English Running Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Price: Weekdays－$50 $25(children under 6) Weekends－$70 $30(children under 6) |
I’ve never imagined the movie is so interesting. There are 64 kinds of animals in it. After I watched the movie, I learned more about animals. I would highly recommend this movie to those animal lovers.
— John
I have seen many cartoons of this kind, but this one is surprisingly funny and I love the sweet voice in it. My brother and I just couldn’t help laughing from the beginning to the end.
— David
This movie is so well made. I went to see it with my 5-year-old son last Sunday afternoon. I love the beautiful music while my son loves the rabbit police officer Judy very much. It shows that small animals like her can also do serious work. — Nancy
1. The poster shows that _________ is spoken in the movie.
| A．Japanese | B．English | C．French | D．Chinese |
| A．60 minutes | B．120 minutes | C．100 minutes | D．90 minutes |
| A．the different kinds of animals | B．the funny actors |
| C．the sweet voice | D．the beautiful music |
| A．$75 | B．$90 | C．$100 | D．$120 |
| A．frightening | B．sad | C．true | D．funny |
 | Pixar Animation Studios Location: California, USA Steve Jobs bought Pixar in 1986. Later Disney bought it in 2006. The studio has produced many successful animated films including Toy Story and Finding Nemo. |
 | Walt Disney Animation Studios Location: California, USA Walt and Roy set up the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in 1923. After years, Disney Animation has become the most famous animation studio in the world. Its best-known films include The Lion King and Big Hero 6. |
 | DreamWorks Animation Location: California, USA In 1994, Steven, Jeffrey and David founded DreamWorks. Now its owner is Universal Pictures. It has made films like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda. |
 | Studio Ghibli Location: Tokyo, Japan Ghibli is one top animation studio in Japan. Ghibli makes eight in 15 top animated films in Japan. These works make it famous all over the world. You must have heard of the following films: Castle in the Sky and My Neighbor Totoro. |
1. Studio Ghibli makes the film ________.
| A．Toy Story | B．Kung Fu Panda | C．Castle in the Sky | D．The Lion King |
| A．Disney bought it in 2006. | B．It is a part of Universal Pictures. |
| C．It is a very famous studio in Japan. | D．It’s the most famous animation studio in the world. |
| A．tells us how people make cartoon movies | B．introduces some famous cartoon studios |
| C．gives us information about some films | D．asks more readers to watch movies |
