Doctor Seuss was born in 1904. By the middle 1950s, he had become one of the best-loved and most successful children’s book writers in the world. His books are very popular with young readers. They enjoyed the invented words and the pictures of unusual funny animals and plants.
In 1954, Life magazine published a report about school children who could not read. The report said many children’s books were not interesting. Doctor Seuss strongly hoped to help children and decided to write books that were interesting and easy to read. He used words with the same ending sound, like fish and wish. He did not receive training in art. Yet, he drew the pictures for most of his books.
In 1957, Dr Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat. He used less than 230 words to write the book and even a six-year-old should be able to read it. It was a fun story and easy to read. Children loved it. Their parents loved it, too. Today it is still one of the stories they like best. The success of The Cat in the Hat made him want to write more books for children. In 1960, he wrote a book using less than fifty words. The book is called Green Eggs and Ham.
In 1984, Doctor Seuss won a Pulitzer Prize. He was honored for the education and enjoyment his books provided American children and their parents.
He died at the age of 87, but his influence remains. Millions of his books have been sold world wide. People say his books helped change the way American children learned to read. Yet, his books are loved by people of all ages. Doctor Seuss once said, "I do not write for children. I write for people."
1. Doctor Seuss is a .| A．teacher | B．writer | C．reporter | D．book seller |
| A．were written with invented words | B．were written in different languages |
| C．are easy and interesting to read | D．are cheap and easy to get |
| A．school children who could not read |
| B．a report which was published in a magazine |
| C．the reason why Doctor Seuss decided to write books for children |
| D．many interesting books which children love reading |
| A．50 | B．53 | C．56 | D．87 |
| A．财富 | B．影响 | C．作用 | D．力量 |
| A．Doctor Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham with over 230 words. |
| B．Doctor Seuss wrote books only for children in the United States |
| C．Doctor Seuss’s training in art helped him draw funny pictures. |
| D．His books provided education and enjoyment for Americans. |
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Bells became a part of some large clocks in cities and towns. They were for people unable to see the clock. Some clocks were in large towers（塔）. Some of them are 400 or 500 years old now. Big Ben in London is a very famous tower clock.
Now many people have alarm clocks (闹钟) to wake them up to go to work or go to school.
So clocks are the very important part of people’s life.
1. People began to make clocks ________ 500 years ago.
| A．less than | B．for | C．more than | D．without |
| A．one hand | B．two hands |
| C．three hands | D．four hands |
| A．the old people | B．everyone |
| C．the people unable to see the clock | D．the children |
| A．work hard | B．wake up |
| C．see the time | D．go to bed |
【推荐2】There were two men who lived next to each other. One of them was a retired teacher and the other was a businessman. Both of them had planted many plants in their gardens. The retired teacher seldom watered his plants and didn’t pay a lot of attention to them. But his neighbor was very careful with his plants and watered them often.
The retired teacher’s plants were small, but still looked okay, while the businessman’s plants were much bigger and greener. One night, there came a storm with a heavy rain and strong wind. The next morning, both of the neighbors came out to check in their gardens. The businessman saw that his plants had come out from the earth and were totally out of life. But the retired teacher’s plants nicely stood where they were.
The businessman was surprised. He went to consult (咨询) the retired teacher. “We both grew the same plants and I cared for my plants better than you did. How could your plants still be okay?”
The retired teacher smiled and said, “Because you gave your plants too much attention. You made it too easy for them to grow. I gave my plants just a little bit of water, so they had to grow deeper to absorb (吸收) more water. That is why my plants survived.”
1. What did the retired teacher do with his plants?| A．He often watered his plants. | B．He was careful with his plants. |
| C．He paid little attention to his plant. | D．He never watered his plants. |
| A．They looked better than the teacher’s. |
| B．They looked worse than the teacher’s. |
| C．They grew shorter and thinner. |
| D．They looked the same as the teacher’s. |
| A．生长 | B．存活 | C．枯萎 | D．茂盛 |
| A．The neighbors had different jobs. |
| B．The teacher’s plants were still good after a storm. |
| C．The businessman looked after his plants worse than the teacher. |
| D．The businessman was surprised to find his plants dead after the storm. |
| A．A businessman and his plants | B．Different treat, the same result |
| C．A retired teacher and his plants | D．Different treat, different results |
“My name is Kelly. I’m from Canada. Where are you from?” She waved a hand in front of my face. “China,” I said as I shook her hand unhappily.
Kelly kept talking to me. She was very thoughtful. When we were served drinks and meals, she made sure that I had enough room in my seat.
“I don’t want to make you uncomfortable with my elephant size!” she said sincerely. I couldn’t help but let down my guard.
As we talked, I was surprised by her wise words. She had read many books and was very smart.
I asked her if she ever thought about losing some weight.
“Aren’t you worried about the diseases that come with being overweight?”
“Not at all. I eat healthy and walk regularly,” she said. “I believe in my heart, the people who get diseases are the ones who worry. You see advertisements from exercise centers that read, ‘Free yourself from your extra baggage, so you are free to be yourself.’ You’re free only if you’re comfortable with who you are!”
I suddenly realized that Kelly was the most beautiful and clever woman I had ever met in my life.
1. Why was the writer unfriendly to Kelly at first?
| A．She was not good at making friends. |
| B．She was not in a good mood that day. |
| C．She hoped to enjoy the trip alone. |
| D．She felt uncomfortable with Kelly’s big body. |
| A．she learned Kelly tried hard to lose weight |
| B．she found Kelly was a wonderful person |
| C．she and Kelly had a lot in common |
| D．Kelly helped her a lot during the trip |
| A．Bad moods like worry and anger |
| B．Things you bring during a trip |
| C．The cheerful character one should have |
| D．Wise words and knowledge |
| A．Talkative and careless. | B．Warm and thoughtful. |
| C．Knowledgeable and proud. | D．Shy and friendly. |
Masks, a simple protective tool, have been used by people for a long time. They can not only prevent epidemics, but also protect us from other harmful things, such as smog (雾霾) and chemicals. When was the protective mask first invented and how did it develop? Let's take a look.
1stcentury At this time, lots of people in the Roman Empire worked underground in mines (矿井). Many died of lung (肺部) diseases caused by dust. Pliny the Elder (23-79), a Roman philosopher, used animal bladders (膀胱) to protect miners from the dust. This was the first recorded use of protective masks. |
16thcentury Italian artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) advised people to wear a woven (纺织的) cloth dipped in water over their faces to protect against harmful chemicals. |
19thcentury In 1848, American Lewis Hassley became the first person to patent (注册专利) a protective mask for miners. In 1897, Polish-Austrian doctor Johann von Mikulicz Radecki designed a simple mask with one layer of gauze (纱布). He advised medical workers to wear it to prevent infection. This was the first use of a surgical (外科的) mask. |
20thCentury In 1910, the pneumonic plague (肺鼠疫) broke out in Northeast China. Chinese doctor Wu Liande designed a face mask called 'Wu's mask'. It was made of two layers of gauze. The mask was praised by experts around the world because it could be produced easily and cheaply. |
Today With several outbreaks of flu and the air pollution in recent years, masks have continued to develop. For example, in 2012, when China suffered from smog, mask models such as N95 and KN95 became popular. They can filter out (过滤掉) fine particulate matter (微粒物). China is now the world's largest mask producer, making out half of the world's masks. |
1. Masks have been used as __________ by people for a long time.
| A．a modern fashion | B．a kind of cloth | C．a pretty decoration | D．a protective tool |
| A．gauze | B．animal bladder | C．cloth | D．chemicals |
| A．American Lewis Hassley |
| B．Polish-Austrian doctor Johann von Mikulicz Radecki |
| C．Italian artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci |
| D．Chinese doctor Wu Liande |
| A．make its models such as N95 and KN95 | B．patent (注册专利) them for doctors |
| C．design them with one layer of gauze | D．filter out (过滤掉) fine particulate matter |
| A．it was used to prevent epidemics | B．it was invented to prevent infection. |
| C．it was praised by experts around the world | D．it could be produced easily and cheaply |
| A．Protecting miners from dust | B．Wearing masks to prevent infection |
| C．Producing masks throughout time | D．Improving masks throughout time |
【推荐2】Is it possible to learn about the history of the world in just one day? Maybe — if you visit an exhibition called “A History of the World in 100 Objects.”
The objects are from the famous British Museum. “A History of the World in 100 Objects” is one of the museum’s greatest exhibitions. Now it comes to China for the very first time. The exhibition opened in the National Museum of China in Beijing on March 2 and will last until May 31.
The British Museum spent four years carefully choosing the 100 objects from its huge collection of eight million things. They had to stand for different times and cultures.
“The objects have to cover the whole world. They range (包括) from a cooking pot to a golden galleon (西班牙大型帆船), from a Stone Age tool to a credit card (信用卡),” Neil MacGregor, former director of the British Museum, wrote in a book. He was in charge of choosing the objects.
For example, there is a seal (印章) that people in the Indus Valley (印度河流域) used in around 2500 B.C.（公元前）. There is also a tablet (匾额) that people used in around 700 B.C. in the Middle East. But modern objects like a solar-powered lamp are also on display. They show the results of scientific development.
Of course, there is no lack (缺少) of objects from China. You will see a bronze (青铜) bell from the time of Confucius (孔子). There is also a banknote from the Ming dynasty, showing that China was the first country to use paper money.
1. “A History of the World in 100 Objects” is ________.| A．a history movie | B．a book by Neil MacGregor |
| C．an exhibition | D．a museum |
| A．a month | B．three months | C．half a year | D．a year |
| A．a banknote and a credit card |
| B．a tablet and a bronze bell |
| C．a seal and a solar-powered lamp |
| D．a credit card and a solar-powered lamp |
| A．the results of scientific development |
| B．the latest technology |
| C．the power of great countries |
| D．the wonderful life of modern times |
| A．They chose them to represent（代表） different times and cultures. |
| B．They are among the collections in the British Museum. |
| C．They are the most attractive（吸引人的）objects in the British Museum. |
| D．They are on display to the public in Beijing for the first time. |
【推荐3】Last Sunday, my sister and I walked through the town we lived in. It was a sunny day. We talked about our school life happily when we walked around. Then we saw a short and thin woman walking slowly with a big box. The box was too big and heavy for her. People who passed by didn't stop to help her.
My sister said, “Let's go and help that woman.” Without thinking, I said OK. Then we moved the box to her car. The woman parked her car in front of the supermarket, about 10 minutes' walk down the road. She was so happy and she thanked us a lot. You could see the happiness on her face. She told us that there were many story books in the box. The books were all for her students. Then she took out two story books from the box and sent them to us. We were happy to help, but we didn't take the story books.
We didn't spend much time. It didn't take anything out of our day, either. Those few minutes made our day better. It was the best time we had — helping a person in need.
1. What did the writer and her sister talk about on the way?| A．Their lessons. | B．Their school life. | C．Their town. | D．Their friends. |
| A．only the writer wanted to help the woman |
| B．the writer's sister didn't like helping others |
| C．the woman took out two story books to thank them |
| D．the writer and the sister took the story books |
①The woman parked her car in front of the supermarket.
②The woman took out two story books from the box.
③The woman walked slowly with a big box.
④My sister and I moved the box to the woman's car.
| A．③④②① | B．③④①② | C．①②③④ | D．①③④② |
| A．A Friendly Woman | B．Two Story books | C．A Heavy Box | D．A Hard Sunday |
【推荐1】It might be fun to use your smartphone, but be careful. Too much screen time may be harmful to your health.
First, it is bad for your eyes. A researcher called Sarah Hinkley says the problem comes from the blue light that the screen gives out. Looking at a smartphone for a long time can cause eye strain（劳损）, headaches and dry eyes. So it is a good idea to take a break every 15 minutes when you are working at a computer or using a smartphone.
Second, screen use can do harm to children’s brains. A new study shows that using screens too much can affect（影响） how children’s brains grow. If children use screens for more than one hour a day, they might have lower levels of white matter in their brains. White matter is a key to the development of language and reading skills. So it is wise to cut down the time of children using all kinds of screens.
Third, using screens too much will affect your sleep. According to a study, about 95% of the people between the ages of 13 and 64 use electronics before bed, especially the young people under 20. Doctors say that the light from those electronics at night may make you excited before you go to bed. Then it’s hard for you to get enough sleep. So you’d better turn off smartphones, TVs, and all other screens an hour before your bedtime.
To keep healthy, doctors and researchers strongly advise that you shouldn’t use screens for long hours.
1. The blue light from your screens can cause ________.| A．eyestrain | B．headaches | C．dry eyes | D．all of the above |
| A．take a break every 15 minutes | B．have lower levels of white matter |
| C．use screens too much before bed | D．are the people from 13 to 64 |
| A．Using smartphones for long hours does harm to your eyes. |
| B．A lot of screen time affects children’s brain growth. |
| C．The light from electronics at night may make you excited. |
| D．People of all ages mustn’t use electronics. |
| A．a science magazine | B．a travel diary | C．a guide book | D．a novel |
| A．The ways to keep healthy. | B．The harm of using screens too much. |
| C．The ways to use screens. | D．The advantages of using screens. |
【推荐2】Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash(直升机坠毁) with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in California on the morning of January 26, 2020. He was 41 years old. It was common for Kobe to travel by helicopter from his Orange County to Lakers games at Staples Center. It helped him avoid(避免) two-hour travel time through L.A.'s bad traffic. Also, it could keep his body fresh. Unluckily, such a bad thing happened to him.
Mr. Bryant joined the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 17. During his time with the Lakers, Mr Bryant led the team to five NBA championships(冠军). Along the way, Mr. Bryant became one of the most famous and popular basketball players of all time.
Mr. Bryant spent his early school years in Italy, because his father was a professional(职业的) basketball player there. His family moved back to the US in 1991.
In 2016, Mr. Bryant retired(退役). After he retired, he spent most of his time with his family. He started to produce books and movies. Two years after he retired, his short film Dear Basketball won an Oscar.
Mr. Bryant also set up basketball camps and programs for children to help share his love of game. He also taught his daughter Gianna's basketball team. They were on their way to one of her games when the helicopter crashed. Around the world, Mr. Bryant's death has caused great sadness.
1. What's the second paragraph mainly about?| A．Why Mr. Bryant loved playing basketball. |
| B．How Mr. Bryant made his team successful. |
| C．Why Mr. Bryant joined the Los Angeles Lakers. |
| D．What Mr. Bryant achieved as a basketball player. |
| A．Because he was born there. |
| B．Because his father worked there. |
| C．Because his mother worked there. |
| D．Because the school life in Italy was happy. |
| A．Mr. Bryant joined the Los Angeles Lakers 23 years ago. |
| B．The short film Dear Basketball won an Oscar in 2018. |
| C．Mr. Bryant set up basketball camps for his daughter. |
| D．Mr. Bryants daughter taught a basketball team before. |
| A．People. | B．Science. | C．History. | D．Movies. |
【推荐3】As Wibsom Guarin watched the helicopter（直升飞机）flying above, he wondered if the risk had been worth it. Moments earlier, Guarin and his children had hiked to Hermit Falls in Angeles National Forest, one of the most popular waterfalls in the Los Angeles area. Soon after they arrived, they saw a man got his shoulder hurt when he jumped into the rock pool at the base of Hermit Falls. Less than a minute later, another man jumped and appeared to break both his legs. Guarin said the jumpers just wanted to get a video of themselves and post it to social media.
These hikers, often inexperienced and underprepared, wanted to receive “likes” and shares on Instagram and other social media.This led to a rapid increase in rescue missions（救援任务）. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Research and Rescue teams had 681 missions in 2017, a 20%increase from 2016.
The team's leaders say the single largest reason for that increase is people posting videos of extreme（极限的）activities online. Then, without any thought about the difficulty, others try to re-create their own 15-second glory（荣耀）. On Instagram, there are a number of posts from visitors setting out to waterfalls and swimming holes in Angeles National Forest. It seems that many hikers are turning into models, posing（摆姿势）nearly the same in the same places.
Robert Garcia, the fire chief officer for Angeles National Forest, doesn't discourage people from enjoying the outdoors. But he points out that many accidents are avoidable. These happen either when people go off trail or pay no attention to warnings about an area being closed. Guarin still thinks about the two injured men. "You become worried about what these people want to do. It's risking too much." Guarin said.
1. What is the correct order in which these happened?a. Guarin watched the helicopter flying above.
b. A man jumped into the rock pool and hurt his shoulder.
c. Guarin and his children hiked to Hermit Falls.
d. A man jumped and seemed to have his legs broken.
| A．c-d-b-a | B．c-b-d-a | C．a-c-d-b | D．a-b-d-c |
| A．27 | B．136 | C．473 | D．568 |
| A．how hikers try hard to re-create their own glory | B．how the visitors hike in Angeles National Forest |
| C．why rescue missions have increased these years | D．why hikers pose nearly the same in the same places |
| A．it's worth the risk to do the extreme activities outdoors |
| B．it's dangerous for hikers to enjoy the activities outdoors |
| C．it's necessary to follow the requirements when people hike |
| D．it's impossible to prevent the accidents outdoors happening |
【推荐1】A game of catch is simply two people throwing a ball back and forth. It seems a little boring. The two people are close enough to talk, but too far to touch. They might have baseball gloves, or they might use their hands.
In fact, playing catch is part of baseball practice – to make you get used to using a ball and glove. But any American kid will tell you it’s much more than that.
Playing catch is a time to be with your father. It’s a time when there’s nothing to worry about besides catching a ball. It’s a time when words move as seamlessly as the ball itself, back and forth, easy and relaxing. It’s an excuse to spend time together.
Because baseball is an American sport, and a big part of being American, playing catch is kind of an all-American dad activity. In the suburbs, most people have backyards – not large enough to play baseball in, but just big enough for a game of catch. Those without yards play in the street.
When adults are asked to talk about the good memories of their dads, many of them will say something about playing catch. Why? Probably because dads are usually very busy. A catch game is a time that is only for one thing. This is a time when a kid has his or her dad’s attention. There is no work, no phone and no other people around to take your dad away from you. For the time that it takes to play a game of catch, your dad is all yours.
1. Which means the most to play catch?| A．To throw the ball back and forth. | B．To catch the ball. |
| C．To relax with your father. | D．To practice baseball. |
| A．Playing catch is an American activity. |
| B．Kids usually play catch with friends. |
| C．People need a big backyard to play catch. |
| D．People can hardly play catch without baseball gloves. |
| A．Mothers are always too busy to play with you. |
| B．It’s just a time when you can have all your father’s attention. |
| C．All kids like playing with their dads instead of mothers. |
| D．Your father likes playing catch so that other people around won’t take him away from you. |
| A．American Baseball. | B．How to play catch. |
| C．Happy memories at home. | D．More than just a game. |
As we know, Chongqing has changed a lot in the past few years. More and more trees are being planted in the city. And every day you can see many old people play sports everywhere. The changes make people in the city live a happy life. A small survey below is from people in Chongqing. One hundred persons answered the questions last week.
| What they want | Health | Safety | Food |
| 52% | 33% | 15% | |
| Where they like to live | In a quieter place | In a busier place | In a greener place |
| 15% | 5% | 80% | |
| What they think of working in the city | Bad | Good | No idea |
| 8% | 80% | 12% | |
| Whether they plan to change their living places | Yes | No | Difficult to say |
| 39% | 41% | 20% |
1. From the survey, ________ of the people in Chongqing care about health.
| A．41% | B．80% | C．52% |
| A．in a busier place |
| B．in a quieter place |
| C．in a greener place |
| A．bad | B．good | C．hard |
| A．the young | B．the old | C．the men |
| A．the changes in Chongqing makes people enjoy living there |
| B．12% people in Chongqing think working in the city is bad |
| C．33% people in Chongqing care about the food |
【推荐3】It’s a school day morning. You are dressing yourself in the bedroom. At the same time, you are telling yourself to take your backpack from the living room. But as you walk through your bedroom door and into the living room, you suddenly forget why you went there, believe that the act of walking through doorways makes us forget things. They call it “the doorway effect（门口效应）”.
Scientists from the University of Notre Dame in the US did an experiment. They placed several objects（物品）into two rooms. Students had to put an object from room A into a shoebox and then carry it to room B through a doorway. In room B, they exchanged it for another object and brought it back to room A in the shoebox. To compare, students were asked to do the same task without crossing through a doorway.
During the experiment, scientists would randomly（随机地）ask the students which object was in their shoebox. Scientists found that their answers were slower and less correct（正确的）when they walked through a doorway and into a new room.
“Entering through a doorway serves as a ‘boundary（分界线）’ in the mind,” lead scientist Gabriel Radvansky told Scientific American. Setting “boundaries” in our minds helps us to organize（规划）the content of our brains, but it can also cause us to forget things.
For example, when you walk into the living room, your brain thinks the task of getting your backpack is already “done” and it moves on.
Is there a way to stop the doorway effect? Writing down what you need to do before going into another room might be helpful.
1. People are more likely to forget things when ________.| A．they get up late | B．they take their bag |
| C．they hurry to school | D．they walk through a door |
| A．see if students have good memories | B．prove that the doorway effect is real |
| C．help students to be smarter | D．help people with bad memories |
| A．slower | B．less correct | C．more forgetful | D．more correct |
| A．writing down what you need to do | B．keeping everything in mind |
| C．asking friends for help | D．putting all of your things in one room |
