But in the big cities of Europe like London or Paris， people are moving out of the city. These rich families want to live a quieter life. They are tired of the noise and the dirt of the city， and they are tired of the crowded streets， crowded trains and buses. They don’t want to live in the cities any more. They want a house with a garden in the countryside， and breathe the fresh air there.
So they move out of the cities. Some don’t go very far， just a little way out of the city， to the towns near the cities; other people move to the real countryside with sheep， cows and green fields. There， they start new lives and try to make new friends.
Not all those who move from the city to the countryside are happy. After two or three years， many people who have done this feel that it was a big mistake. They don’t make so much money and there isn’t much work to do. People in the countryside are very different and aren’t always very friendly.
As a result， quite a lot of people who have moved to the countryside move back to the city. “
1. Which is NOT the reason for people moving to the cities in China?
| A．The countryside is much poorer than the city. |
| B．People in the countryside have nothing to eat. |
| C．People in the countryside don’t have much work to do there. |
| D．Services in cities are usually much better than those in the countryside. |
| A．Because they will find good jobs. |
| B．Because they are tired of living in the city. |
| C．Because they can make more money there. |
| D．Because they like feeding sheep and cows in the green fields. |
| A．All of them feel happy. |
| B．None of them feel happy. |
| C．Only a few of them stay at the countryside at last. |
| D．Some people in the countryside always fight with them， so they hate the countryside. |
| A．They are happy to move back to the city. |
| B．They miss their friends in the countryside. |
| C．They still want to move to the countryside. |
| D．They are tired of the noise and the crowded streets in the city. |
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 I am Alice. I like We chat. It is fst, convenient and fashionable. And you can use it for free. It can be used in my mobile phone. It has hold-to-talk voice messaging function. It’s amazing. |
 I am David. I love Micro blog. I update my Micro blog when I am free. We can share instant（即时的）messages with each other. I often look through Yao Chen’s Micro blog. She has many followers. I make many friends with them. I often write something on my Micro blog, for example, “I’m in blue today. I didn’t pass the exam.” Then many friends comfort me. I share my birthday party, my new phone, my new coat, etc. with my friends. It is fun. |
 I’m Lily. I don’t like We chat or Micro blog. I don’t believe them. There are so many crimes on We chat. Many people are cheated because they believe in other people they meet on We chat easily. It is not a real world. As to Micro blog, I don’t think it is a good way to make friends. And you should write something no more than 140 words. I like keeping diaries. I don’t want my secrets known by others. I am a low-key(低调的）girl. |
1. Who loves Micro blog?
| A．Alice. | B．David. | C．Lily. |
| A．It’s fast and convenient. | B．It’s fashionable but slow. |
| C．It’s safe and useful. | D．It’s fun but expensive. |
| A．Because many people are cheated on We chat easily. |
| B．Because she doesn’t like to say anything to her friends. |
| C．Because she doesn’t think it is a good way to make friends. |
| D．Because she prefers keeping diaries to showing secrets to others. |
Well, to be honest, I often dream about being some kind of hero or doing something special—like saving a child from a burning building One morning my teacher said there would be a Father’s Day writing competition for the whole school．“I hope we have a winner right here in my class.”
When I got home，I started to think about what to write．My father is an astronaut. No, I wouldn’t start like that. That was the way others saw him．How did I see my father?
Hmm…I saw him sitting with me in the dark when I had a terrible dream．I remembered how he hugged me for hours when my dog Spotty was killed by a car. Yes, these were the things I was going to write. To me，he wasn’t just a famous astronaut. He was my dad．
My parents and l went to school Thursday night. There were so many people in the big hall! My dad looked at me, and I shrugged(耸肩).
The third prize was announced and it was not me．1 was relieved(释然)and disappointed(失望) at the same time. The second prize was announced. it was me. I went up to the stage and read what I had written，“My father’s son”．When I finished，Dad put his hand on my shoulder．“Son，this is the proudest moment of my life.’’
It was the proudest moment of my life, too. Maybe I’ll never be a great hero or win a Nobel Prize, but it was enough just to be my father’s son.
1. The writer felt it to be the son of a famous person．
| A．1ucky | B．natural | C．hard | D．pleasant |
| A．become astronaut |
| B．become a great hero |
| C．be made school team captain |
| D．be made monitor |
| A．A lot of special things he had done |
| B．The story of his father as an astronaut． |
| C．The unforgettable time he spent with his father． |
| D．The experiences his father had in middle school． |
| A．My daydream | B．My father’s son |
| C．My famous father | D．My happy family |
【推荐3】A sense of humor can bring happiness to family life, since laughing together is a way to connect. And a good sense of humor also can make kids cleverer, healthier, and better able to deal with difficulties, because a good sense of humor is not just about telling jokes, but about the response(反应) to things in a creative and funny way. It means you can see things from different sides and in different ways.
Most of us may think humor is like our black hair or big feet. We have it since we are born. But a sense of humor is a completely learned quality（品质）that can be developed in kids, not something they’re born with.
Kids, especially young kids may not understand what humor is, but you can do something funny to make them laugh. For example, you can put on a stupid hat and run after a 3-year-old boy, or pretend(假装) to carelessly fall into a river to make a first-grader laugh. As kids grow up, these things may be boring. But you can share some jokes as their sense of what’s funny grows better.
Kids with a well-developed sense of humor are happier. They have the ability to find what’s amusing in others. They can also deal with differences(their own or others’)well. Kids who can enjoy and share humor are better liked by their friends and more able to go through hard times in childhood—from moving to a new town, to going to a new school. A good sense of humor is a skill that kids can use in their whole life to help them enjoy the funny parts of life, and not take themselves too seriously.
1. What’s the first paragraph mainly about?| A．What humor is. | B．What is good about humor. |
| C．How to reply to funny questions. | D．How to develop a sense of humor. |
| A．It can be learned easily. | B．It is a necessary life skills. |
| C．It can grow as we get older. | D．It is something we are born with. |
| A．Running after them. | B．Sharing some jokes. |
| C．Putting on a silly hat. | D．Pretending to be in an accident. |
| A．They want to be different from their friends. | B．They like moving from a place to another. |
| C．They can get used to a new school soon. | D．They take themselves seriously. |
【推荐1】Bike-sharing has swept across China, with an increasing number of people choosing bike riding instead of driving. The bike that the service company provides has GPS or Bluetooth on it, and those bikes can be easily unlocked with a smart phone and left anywhere in public. Bike-sharing allows people to borrow a bike from one place and return it at another place easily.
In some cities, we can see more and more people riding this kind of sharing-bikes. It’s very convenient to use the bikes if you have a smart phone. First, you have to download such an APP on your smart phone. Then what you need to do is to find a nearest bike through the APP, scan the QR code on the bike or connect your phone with the bike over a Bluetooth wireless connection. You will find the bike can be unlocked itself. Then you can enjoy your trip. What’s more, the greatest advantage of bike-sharing is that you can easily find one and never worry about where to park it. The cost of riding depends on the time that you spend. Normally, every hour you ride, you need to pay one yuan. It doesn’t cost so much, does it?
At the same time, some people park the bikes in their own homes. Besides, some people don’t value the bikes. Now service companies are trying to solve the problem like being stolen.
Technology and science have changed our social lifestyles. We have to say bike-sharing brings us more convenience without doubt. And we also hope that people can not only enjoy it but also put it to good use.
1. From the first paragraph, we know ________.| A．bike-sharing is invented in China | B．sharing-bikes are used by some people |
| C．most people in cities don’t drive | D．sharing-bikes can be borrowed anywhere |
| A．浏览 | B．扫描 | C．审视 | D．细查 |
| A．have a smart phone and download an APP |
| B．download an APP and pay for the trip |
| C．unlock the bike and download an APP |
| D．find a nearest bike and borrow it from anyone |
| A．Bike-sharing is very cheap. | B．Sharing-bikes may be stolen. |
| C．Sharing-bikes are easy to unlock. | D．Bike-sharing is a kind of green transport. |
| A．science textbook | B．tourist guide | C．website news report | D．restaurant menu |
【推荐2】It’s impossible for my children to read this, which is lucky for me, because it would give them support for the argument（争论）“Can we get a dog, or a cat?” Because the research suggests that having one is good for children.
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that children who had a dog in their first year of life were 13% less likely to develop asthma（哮喘） by the time they were six than those from dog-free families. It is believed that children are more likely to develop allergies（过敏）if they grow up in super-clean environments. This study shows other reasons that increase the risk of asthma,but can still show only an association（联系）.
It is reported that 46% of families in the UK have pets, with dogs and then cats the most common animals. The evidence（证据） which shows the advantages of having cats is not always the same, but some research still shows that pets make children healthier. A study of 397 Finnish babies in 2012 found that, during their first year of life, those whose parents had dogs or cats had fewer colds than those from homes without pets. Dogs offered more protection than cats. The researchers think this is because they brought in more dirt from outside to cause the babies’ immune systems（免疫系统）to work well.
The research also shows that having a pet may make children feel more popular and be more understanding.
Pets can also help children to learn about responsibility. Brush the fur, clean the place they sleep, feed them, take more exercise (if you get a dog) and deal with loss — who can forget when their family pet got a car accident?
In a word, keeping pets is really good for improving children’s health and their qualities. However, I still won’t allow my children to keep a pet at home. After all, both dogs and cats poop（大便）at home, and they can carry worms or other parasites. Also, it seems that few children look after the animals they repeatedly asked their parents for.
1. According to some research, having a pet makes children healthier because ________.| A．they aren’t likely to develop asthma |
| B．they live in a super-clean environment |
| C．pets can protect them from danger |
| D．dirt makes them guard against the disease better |
| A．There is no good reason for having pets. |
| B．Having pets has its disadvantages. |
| C．Children share the care of pets with parents. |
| D．Pets may bring diseases to children. |
| A．Why can pets make your children healthier? |
| B．Will having a pet make your children healthier? |
| C．How does having a pet reduce the risk of disease? |
| D．Is keeping a pet really good for your children? |
| A．1-23-45-6 | B．12345-6 | C．1-23456 | D．123-4-56 |
【推荐3】If you were born in the 2000s, you are called the oh-ohs. That would make you young creative, connected, world-wide, and no doubt smart. Maybe good-looking, too.
Right? But what do other people think about your generation (一代)?
Some adults worry that you’re more interested in the screen in front of you than the world around you. They think of you as the “face-down generation” because you use your phone so much. They wonder how you will deal with school, friends, and family.
Other adults worry that today’s youth are spoilt (溺爱) and don’t want to face the challenges of adult life. Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s were raised by “helicopter (直升机) parents”. They were always there to guide and help their children with a busy program filled with homework and after-school activities such as dancing, drawing, or sports. With parents who do everything for them, today’s youth seem to prefer to live like teenagers even when they are in their 20s or 30s.
Does the face-down generation need a heads-up? Well, probably not. The fact is that many of today’s teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations. They seem to be willing to become leaders. More young people than ever volunteer to help their communities. There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai, the teenager who won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls’ rights to go to school.
So if you’re one of the oh-ohs, there’s reason to be hopeful about the future. Things are looking up for the face-down generation. Chances are that you do great and laugh out loud.
1. What is the main purpose of Paragraph 1?| A．To show a social problem. | B．To start a discussion. |
| C．To explain a scientific term. | D．To introduce the topic. |
| A．Oh-ohs’ poor eyesight. | B．Oh-ohs’ busy timetable. |
| C．Oh-ohs’ shortage of independence. | D．Oh-ohs’ strong creativity. |
| A．They help them to face the challenges. |
| B．They guide and plan everything for them. |
| C．They do the homework instead of them. |
| D．They keep them away from after-school activities. |
| A．The writer is one of the oh-ohs. |
| B．Oh-ohs are probably to have a bright future. |
| C．Oh-ohs will spend less time on phones. |
| D．Oh-ohs will meet more challenges than adults. |
Joel Sartore is a speaker, writer, teacher and National Geographic (国家地理) photographer (摄影师). He is famous for his photos of animals in danger. Here is an interview (采访) with him.
Question: How did you become a National Geographic photographer?
Answer: My first job was for a newspaper. After spending a few years there, I met a National Geographic photographer. He liked my photos and said I should send some to the magazine. So I did. Then I got a one-day job with the National Geographic. And after that, I got a nine-day job, and so on.
Question: What kind of photographer is National Geographic looking for?
Answer: To get into the National Geographic team, you have to show them something they don’t have. It’s not enough just to be a great photographer. You also need some special skills (技能). You have to, for example, be a scientist, be able to dive (潜水) under the sea or spend some days in a tree.
Question: Many people want to be a photographer. Do you have any advice for them?
Answer: Advice? Well, work hard. Take lots of pictures in different places. Look at others’ photos carefully and learn from them. And keep curious (好奇的) about the world. There’s something to photograph everywhere. Be a photographer for the right reasons. If you do it for the money, you won’t be happy. But do you want to make the world a better place? If so, you’ll find your work more enjoyable and meaningful.
1. Joel Sartore is not a ________.| A．speaker | B．photographer | C．doctor | D．writer |
| A．For one day. | B．For nine days. | C．For a month. | D．For a few years. |
| A．Greg, a young man who is good at paragliding. |
| B．Laura, a photographer who has worked for 20 years. |
| C．Vince, a young reporter who is a man of high education. |
| D．Steve, a great photographer who is good at climbing mountains. |
| A．Making much money. | B．Taking lots of pictures. |
| C．Trying to make the world a better place. | D．Being a scientist and diving under the sea. |
【推荐2】Jacob was a driver sent to pick me up for a three-hour drive. I needed to go to inland Mexico, where I would be working.
As we were driving, he started to tell me his story. He shared that since the pandemic he had to change jobs. He was currently spending six days a week in a town with more work, away from his family.
He said the name of his hometown, “Nah Bok”. On his only day off, he rode three different buses for a total of five hours there and back so he could have time with his family.
My father worked away when I was young. Sometimes for weeks or months at a time, I remember us kids back then, waiting our turns to have just a couple of minutes on the phone with him.
After two hours into our drive, when I saw a sign saying Nah Bok, I asked him if that was where his family lived. He said, “Yes, it is about 5 kilometers down the road.”
I said, “Why don’t we stop and say hello?” He looked at me like I was crazy or joking. I repeated it seriously. He obviously didn’t want to get in any trouble. He was hesitant (犹豫的). He asked if I was sure. I absolutely was. What was 30 minutes out of my day when this man had to spend five hours getting home each time?
As we pulled over (靠边停车), his wife was chatting on the side of the road with her mother. They were excited to see him. All of their children came out and I got to hear a little bit about each of their lives.
Slow down and listen to people’s stories. Take time when you can to give a gift to somebody else, even if it’s just your time.
1. What is the driver’s life like?| A．He drives truck in a town. | B．He can’t support his family. |
| C．He can go home once a week. | D．He works to help fight the pandemic. |
| A．that fathers usually have to work very hard |
| B．how much kids miss their fathers when away |
| C．that fathers shouldn’t leave their homes for work |
| D．that children can’t live without their fathers |
| A．He was uncertain first. | B．He couldn’t wait to see his family. |
| C．The author might want to have a rest. | D．The author wanted to make trouble. |
| A．Everyone has a story. | B．Life is never easy. |
| C．Don’t believe strangers. | D．Do what you can to help others. |
| A．Father’s love | B．Sparing time, showing care |
| C．A good passenger and a loving father | D．The influence of pandemic |
【推荐3】For the girls at Sanhe Town Primary School in Chongqing, China, football is much more than a hobby.
The school is deep in the mountains in Chongqing. Most of the students are left-behind (留守) children. In the past, there was a shortage of teachers at the school, so it was hard for the students there to learn better than those living in cities.
Their life-changing journeys started in 2013. At that time, Sun Xiaoming, the head teacher of the school, decided to set up a girls’ football team. He believed it could be a chance for the students to get a better education and live different lives.
For Sun, the greatest difficulty was getting the students’ parents to accept his idea. To do it, Sun sent a girl to another primary school for football training. Months later, the girl got a scholarship (奖学金) to study at Chongqing No. 37 Secondary School. Her experience brought hope to other girls at the school and their parents.
Later, the school set up a girls’ football team and there were 20 girls in it. The situations at that time were really hard, but the girls all valued (珍视) the chance to practise.
Years of hard work finally paid off. Over the past few years, many girls have got into good schools because of their football abilities (能力). Today, the school has developed a football culture, and each grade from two to six has its football team. Many students are proud of taking part in the sport.
1. The underlined phrase “a shortage of teachers” has the closest meaning to “________”.| A．not enough teachers | B．some famous teachers |
| C．experienced teachers | D．several strict teachers |
| A．cheer up left-behind children | B．help students develop a hobby |
| C．draw more students to his school | D．change the lives of some students |
| A．No girls were interested in football. | B．The students couldn’t get the training. |
| C．Some parents didn’t agree to his plan. | D．Most of the girls were left-behind children. |
| A．By showing them around the school. | B．By giving them a successful example. |
| C．By talking to them one by one in person. | D．By offering the team members scholarships. |
| A．A beautiful school in Chongqing |
| B．The first girls’ football team in Chongqing |
| C．The life of left-behind children in Chongqing |
| D．How football brings change to left-behind girls |
