Every year in the U.S.,people celebrate April 12 as the National Drop Everything and Read Day.It is a day to celebrate books and reading. And it's also the birthday of the writer Beverly Cleary.
Beverly Cleary is a famous writer of children's books. Some of her most famous books are Ramona the Pest,The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Henry Huggins and Dear Mr Henshaw.
Ms.Cleary was slow to learn to read herself. She was born in 1916,and found the books of the time not interesting. Later on, Ms.Clcary became a library worker, One day,a student asked her where he could find books about children like himself.She got to know there weren't many books about ordinary(普通的)children,and she set out to write them.
Ms.Cleary wrote until she was 83. writing over 40 books in all. This April 12,she turned 103.More than 91 million(百万)copies of her books have been sold,and the stories have been changed into many different languages.
One of Ms.Cleary's most famous characters(人物)is Ramona Quimby, also known as Ramona the Pest.In the book Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Ramona talks about a reading activity in her class called" Drop Everything and Read ID.E.A.R.).” During D.E.A.R., students can go wherever they want in a classroom and read whatever they choose to read.
After that,people celebrate D.E.A.R.Day on Ms.Cleary's birthday, and use Ramona to make more people know it. As time goes on, D.E.A.R.Day turns into D.E.A.R.month. Now, in some classrooms, D.E.A.R.has become a daily activity.
1. What do people in the U.S.do on April 12 every year?| A．They promote Ramona the Pest | B．They celebrate Ms Cleary's birthday. |
| C．They celebrate books and reading. | D．They do nothing but read books. |
| A．83 | B．91 | C．99. | D．103. |
| A．there were not such books | B．a student asked her to do so |
| C．she wanted to become famous | D．she was a good library worker |
| A．D.E.A.R. Day is Ramona's birthday. | B．D.E.A.R. is from one of Ms Cleary's books. |
| C．D.E.A.R.Day has a history of 8 years | D．Students only read Ms Cleary's books on 12 April. |
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【推荐1】Garbage sorting began on July 1, 2019. However, I , with the other 238 families who live in my building, have been living with a similar system for years. Here, I’d like to talk about our experiences.
In October 2016, the government chose our neighborhood to be part of a pilot（试点的）program for garbage sorting. To help the program run smoothly, we set up a volunteer team. I am one of the volunteers. Several of us, however, doubted whether we could lead people in the building to change their habits.
We began with the usual methods. We posted notices around the neighborhood. We also went door to door, spreading the word.
However, they made plenty of mistakes. For example, many didn’t know wet garbage meant food waste. Instead, they thought it meant that was wet. Some even refused to sort their garbage.
As a result, we volunteers had to do lots of sorting ourselves. At the same time we went around explaining the rules. We kept talking to those who refused to sort their garbage. We let them know we had sorted their garbage for them. It was a matter of time and patience. We believed they would finally change their mind.
Six months later we were successful in changing people’s mind. People in my building had begun sorting in their garbage. Some even joined us to sort garbage that was sorted improperly.
I think face-to-face talks played an important role. Sometimes, these talks led us to conflict（冲突）, but they were much more effective（有效的）than notices and flyers（小传单）. It was interesting to see what happened. I hope everyone knows garbage sorting is good for them.
1. When did the writer’s neighborhood start its garbage-sorting program?| A．In October, 2016. | B．In April, 2017. | C．After six months. | D．On July 1, 2019. |
| A．For 238 days. | B．For about 6 months. | C．For about 7 months. | D．For 2016 days. |
| A．More volunteers will join the writer’s volunteer team. |
| B．People know wet garbage means food waste. |
| C．Face-to face talk can play an important role in garbage-sorting plan. |
| D．Everyone can change garbage sorting habits. |
【推荐2】Last month, 4-year-old Riley ran from his house with his family. Their home in Paradise, California was on fire.
Paradise is a wet place. But this year it got almost no rain. The plants and trees were very dry. So when the fire started, it spread out of control and became the worst fire in Califoria’s history. Lots of houses were burned down, including Riley’s.
Riley took his favorite toy before he left. It was a dinosaur（恐龙）. However, he left everything else. Riley’s aunt, Tanya, posted a photo of Riley on Facebook asking for a toy dinosaur because he missed his collection. Soon, boxes started coming.
“All my friends shared my Facebook post,” Tanya said. Now, Riley has about 100 dinosaurs. The family is thankful because the toys are helping Riley deal with his feelings. “Sometimes he’ll cry and say ‘I want to go home,’” Tanya said. He is excited to talk about his new toys, though. “I got lots of dinosaurs. I even got a sweater with my name and a dinosaur on it,” he said.
Riley has bagged up some of the toys. He wants to share them with kids who don’t have anything. “It’s a good lesson for him to pay it forward,” Tanya said, “This means to share the good things he received with others. Maybe they will do the same for someone else.”
1. What happened to Riley?| A．His house was burned down. | B．He lost his family. |
| C．His favorite toy was missing. | D．He couldn’t find his way home. |
| A．To raise money for Riley. | B．To help Riley get a toy dinosaur. |
| C．Because Tanya was famous. | D．Because Tanya forced them to do so. |
| A．He feels angry. | B．He hates Tanya |
| C．He has a mixed feeling | D．He feels hopeless. |
| A．Throw them away. | B．Give them to his aunt. |
| C．Return them to their owners. | D．Share them with others. |
Many years later finally saw the Leaning Tower . I knew then that it was Pisa and no pizza. But there was still something special about it for me. The tower got its name because it really does lean to one side. Some people want to try to fix it. They are afraid it may fall over and they don't like it leans over city.
I do not think it's a good idea to try to fix it. The tower probably will not fall down. It is 600 years old. Why should anything happen to it now? And , if you ask me, I like what it looks like. To me it is a very human kind of leaning. Nothing is perfect, it seems to say.
And who cares? Why do people want things to be perfect? Imperfect things may be more interesting. Let's take the tower in Pisa. Why is it so famous? There are many other older, more beautiful towers in Italy. But Pisa tower is the most famous. People come all over the world to see it.
1. This passage is about
| A．Italian pizza |
| B．Italy's problems |
| C．How the leaning Tower of Pisa got its name |
| D．Why the writer likes Pisa |
| A．in Spain | B．not very famous |
| C．not the same as pizza | D．the same as pizza |
| A．modern | B．falling down |
| C．600 years old | D．60 years old |
| A．doesn't like what the tower looks like |
| B．likes what the tower looks like |
| C．thinks it's the most beautiful tower in Italy |
| D．doesn't like towers |
| A．it's old | B．it's perfect |
| C．it sells pizza | D．It's imperfect |
【推荐1】Once there lived a wise man. His son, however, was very lazy and did nothing all day.
The wise man was worried about his son’s future. One day, he said to his son, “I want you to look for some treasure (财宝). I have drawn a map to help you.” Then he handed his son a bag. Inside the bag were clothes, some food, a little money and the map.
The son left the next day. He had to travel across forests, rivers and mountains. Along the way, he got help from some people with food and also with shelter (住所). He met some robbers (强盗) who tried to rob him. He also saw changing scenery (风景) and seasons.
Finally, after a long year, he got to the place his father said. It took him two days to look and dig for the treasure, but found nothing.
He could only go back to his home. On his way back, he saw the same scenery. Sometimes, he would stop to enjoy the beauty of nature. He also learned to look for food and make meals. He had to fix his own clothes. He was now able to tell time by looking at where the sun was. He met the same people who had helped him earlier. This time, he stayed and helped them in order to say thank you.
When he got home, he said sorry to his father for not finding the treasure.
“There wasn’t any treasure, my son,” the father answered with a smile. “But I think you have found your life’s true purpose.”
1. What did the wise man ask his son to do?| A．Draw a map. | B．Look for treasure. | C．Make money. | D．Plant trees. |
a. got help with food b. found a guide
c. met some robbers d. saw the scenery
| A．abc | B．bcd | C．abd | D．acd |
| A．He didn’t enjoy the scenery at all. | B．He found treasure and became rich. |
| C．He learned many useful life skills. | D．He kept being lazy all the time. |
| A．To make his son do some interesting activities. |
| B．To see if his son could enjoy the life in forests. |
| C．To let his son make new friends in mountains. |
| D．To help his son find his life’s true purpose. |
【推荐2】What is a Chinatown？Is it a town in China？Of course not！It is in a foreign（外国的）country.It is a place where many overseas（海外的）Chinese live together.
There are lots of Chinatowns in America.The biggest one is in New York.There are about 150，000 people in it. It is the home of Chinese New Yorkers.And it is also a good place to go.
Shopping in Chinatown
Shopping in Chinatown is fun.You can find lots of things there.Most of them are made in China.Mott Street is the best place to shop because the things there are very cheap.
Eating in Chinatown
Chinatown has more than 200 restaurants.You can enjoy traditional（传统的）Chinese food there.New Silver Palace Restaurant is one of the best restaurants.Why don't you have breakfast with a cup of green tea in it？You can eat some Shanghai food in Evergreen Restaurant.
Living in Chinatown Living in Chinatown is comfortable.You can find hospitals，schools，banks，libraries and supermarkets in it.In some schools，students must study Chinese.Many overseas Chinese send their children to these schools.They want their children to learn more about China and its culture（文化）.
1. The Chinatown in New York has _____.| A．200,000 people |
| B．no hospitals |
| C．schools but no hospitals |
| D．some shops, restaurants and schools |
| A．It is fun to shop in Chinatown. |
| B．Many things in Chinatown are made in the USA. |
| C．The things in Mott Street are cheap. |
| D．The Chinese can have green tea in Chinatown. |
| A．Evergreen Restaurant.5 |
| B．Shanghai Restaurant |
| C．Beijing Restaurant |
| D．New Silver Palace Restaurant C |
| A．Because their children don't like English. |
| B．Because it is cheap to study in these schools |
| C．Because there is no English schools for Chinese students there. |
| D．Because they want their children to learn more about China and its culture.V |
The Digital Media Summer Camp The digital media（数字媒体）summer camp is a great chance for students aged 7 to 18 to have STEM courses. Students can learn to build an app, program a robot, or explore（探索）the world of music production. STEM courses will also help students create, learn teamwork and solve problems. Students will learn from our teachers who have been employed（聘用）for both their teaching experience and rich knowledge in their fields. Besides making new friends, students will leave with amazing final projects and lasting memories. Time: August 1st--August 31st Daily Schedule: 8: 30 a. m. ~ 10: 00 a. m. Hands on STEM Instruction 10: 30 a. m. ~ 12: 00 p. m. Continued Instruction & Creation 12: 00 p. m. ~ 1: 30 p. m. Lunch Break 1: 30 p. m. ~ 3: 00 p. m. Robots Programming 3: 30 p. m. ~ 4: 30 p. m. Music Appreciation（鉴赏） Saturday Open House: At 3: 30 p. m. every Saturday, parents are invited to our Open House. Students can show the projects they have been working on. Their parents can meet the teachers and explore more chances for their children to continue learning and creating. |
1. The digital media summer camp can help students___________.
| A．keep healthy | B．learn a foreign language |
| C．improve their writing ability | D．develop STEM knowledge |
| A．Experienced. | B．Humorous. | C．Young. | D．Strict. |
| A．Parents can be invited to see their kids' projects. |
| B．Students will leave the camp with amazing final projects. |
| C．Students’ lunch break lasts two hours. |
| D．Students’ can learn to program a robot in the summer camp. |
Good afternoon! My name is Linda. Now I introduce (介绍) my family to you.
1. Linda’s family name is Smith.
2. Jane’s jacket and bag are purple.
3. John is Dale’s uncle.
4. Dale’s mother buys a brown pen for him.
5. Linda and Dale have five pens.
Today, some people are using a type of telephone called vision-phone（可视电话）. With it， two people who are talking can see each other. It is better than radio, telephone or TV.
Vision-phones can be of great use when you have something to show the person whom you are calling. It will be helpful in people’s life. Some day you may be able to call up a library and ask to read a book on your vision-phone. You may be able to do some shopping too. Perhaps in the future, people will use vision-phone.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
1. According to the passage, we can guess that the ____was invented last.
| A．radio | B．vision-phone | C．telephone | D．TV |
| A．the radio | B．the telephone |
| C．the TV | D．all the above |
| A．take medicine |
| B．order what we need |
| C．travel around the world |
| D．try on clothes |
| A．read a book |
| B．ask an assistant to read a book for you |
| C．ask an assistant to bring you a book |
| D．ask an assistant to do some shopping for you |
| A．Vision-phone is better than radio, telephone or TV. |
| B．People will use vision-phone in the future. |
| C．Vision-phone will be helpful in people’s life. |
| D．It is impossible to do shopping through vision-phone. |
Think about it. When you're driving in a car down the road. you may be going 80 km an hour or faster. Then somebody ahead of you locks up his or her brakes（刹车）. You don't have time to stop. Your car knocks into that one. Now it has suddenly stopped. Your body, however, is still going 80 km an hour. What's going to stop your body? Will it be the windshield（挡风玻璃）or your seat belt? Every time you get into a car, you make that choice. I choose the seat belt.
Some people think that seat belts are uncool. They think that seat belts are uncomfortable. To them I say, what's more uncomfortable? Wearing a seat belt or flying through a car windshield? What's more uncool? Being protected by your car, or flying down to the road in your jean shorts? Wearing a seat belt is both cooler and more comfortable.
Let's just take a closer look at your choices. If you are not wearing your seat belt, you can get in and out of your seat easily. That sounds like a lot of fun. But, you are also more likely to get hurt really badly or even die. If you are wearing a seat belt, you have to stay in your seat. That's no fun. But, you are much more likely to walk away unharmed from a car accident. Hmmm.... A small pleasure or a serious pain. That's a difficult choice. I think that I'll avoid the serious pain.
How about giving money away? Do you lie to give your money away? Probably not. And when you don't wear your seat belt, you are beginning to give your money away. That's because kids are required（要求） to wear seat belt in every state in America. If you're riding in a car, and you don't have a seat belt on, the police can give you or your driver a ticket. I'd rather keep my money, but you can spend yours however you want.
Wearing a seat belt does not make you safe all the time. You can still get hurt or killed while wearing your seat belt. But wearing seat belts has turned out to be safer than going without them. You are much less likely to be killed in a car accident if you are wearing a seat belt. You are much less likely to get seriously injured if you are wearing one. So why not take the safer way? Why not go the way that has turned out to result in fewer deaths? You do want to live, don't you?
1. The writer talks about the example in the second paragraph to tell us .
| A．it is dangerous to drive fast. |
| B．there are always terrible drivers on the road. |
| C．seat belts would protect us while driving on the road. |
| D．nothing is more important than seat belts while driving. |
| A．have to give money away |
| B．go to see movies about traffic accidents |
| C．have to stay in his seat |
| D．go to have driving lessons again |
| A．kids hate to lock their seat belts unless the police ask them. |
| B．many people don't like seat belts because they look uncool. |
| C．seat belts are useless while we are driving too fast. |
| D．the writer prefers to wear a seat belt while driving. |
| A．Different Choices |
| B．Seat Belts |
| C．Driving Rules |
| D．Pleasure or Pain |
【推荐1】On December 14, 2017, we were sorry to hear that Yu Guangzhong, a famous poet died of illness in Taiwan. He was born in Nanjing in 1928. His mother’s hometown is in Wujin, Changzhou. So he called himself a southern person.
Later, he went to Taiwan. In 1952 he graduated from Taiwan University. Then he graduated from University of LOWA in 1959. He taught at Soochow University, Normal University, Taiwan University, and Chengchi University. He got a lot of prizes in literature(文学), such as Wu San-lien Literature Prize, China Times Award, Golden Tripod, National Arts Award and all the major Awards in Taiwan. He is famous both in Taiwan and in Mainland.
He was in Taiwan, but he always missed his hometown in Mainland. In one of his poems Nostalgia(乡愁), showed his feeling of homesickness. Let’s enjoy his famous poem Nostalgia.
Nostalgia
When I was young,
Nostalgia was a tiny, tiny stamp.
Me on this side,
Mother on the other side.
When I grew up,
Nostalgia was a narrow boat ticket.
Me on this side,
Bride on the other side.
But later on,
Nostalgia was a low, low grave.
Me on this side,
And my mother inside.
And at present,
Nostalgia becomes a shallow strait.
Me on this side,
Mainland on the other side.
1. Yu wrote the poem Nostalgia because he ________.| A．wanted to find his boat ticket | B．wanted to show his love to his bride |
| C．missed his mother in Wujin | D．missed his hometown in Mainland |
| A．Yu’s achievements | B．Yu’s school life |
| C．Yu’s homesickness | D．Yu’s working time |
| A．wishes for Taiwan and the Mainland | B．favourite things in different times |
| C．different feelings about homesickness | D．good ideas for coming back home |
【推荐2】Mark Twain was pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens. He was born on November 30,1835, in a small town in Florida,the USA. He grew up with a few naughty boys who later appeared in his stories. At the age of 12, his father died, and he began to work, first as a printer, then on a river boat. Those years on the boat went into his book “Life on the Mississippi”.
During the Civil(国内的) War he worked as a reporter and used Mark Twain as his pen name. The stories he wrote in this period made him famous and popular. He made a lot of money by writing, lecturing and running his own publishing house. But he spent all of it on high living and unsuccessful business.
Mark Twain was known as a “funny man”. But in fact he took a serious view(严肃的观点) of life. Many sad things happened in his own life. All his experiences helped to shape(形成) his stories which showed the dark side of society. He died as an old man of 75 in 1910.
1. Mark Twain's father die ________.| A．in 1835 | B．in 1847 | C．in 1910 | D．in 1848 |
| A．on a train | B．on a bus | C．on a boat | D．in an office |
| A．during the Civil War | B．during the World War Ⅱ |
| C．during the War of Independence | D．during the World War Ⅰ |
| A．Yes, he did． | B．No, he didn't. | C．It isn’t mentioned. | D．Yes, he didn't. |
| A．All the things he did and saw. | B．His father and mother. |
| C．His friends. | D．His father. |
Famous Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu drew our attention because of a one-hour documentary on BBC Four-Du Fu: China’s Greatest Poet.
The documentary was hosted by Michacl Wood, a British historian and teacher of University of Manchester. He not only tells the hard life of Du Fu, but also follows his footsteps and retraces (重走) his path, including Xi’an, Chengdu and Changsha. To better introduce the poems to Western people, Wood invited British actor Sir Ian McKellen to read in English 15 poems and articles translated from Du Fu.
In the film, Wood not only uses “the greatest” to describe Du Fu, but also puts him in the same literary league (文学范畴) as Dante and Shakespeare. “There is no such person in the West as Du Fu.” said Wood. “He is more than a poet. He wrote down the people’s hearts and the nation’s history. That’s why he was honored as a Poet Sage (诗圣). “This documentary is welcomed in Britain. Some people have shown more interest in China and Chinese poems after watching the documentary. “We got quite a few letters from people saying they were strongly influenced to read more poems by Du Fu.” said Wood. He believes this kind of cultural connection is important, especially at a time when diseases and wars are damaging (损害) cultural relations among different countries.
1. Which of the following statements about the documentary is TRUE according to the passage?| A．The documentary lasts for an hour. |
| B．The documentary is popular in America. |
| C．The documentary is only about Du Fu’s poems. |
| D．The documentary is shown in different languages. |
① The host told Du Fu’s hard life.
② The host introduced the places Du Fu once stayed in.
③ The host invited British actor to read Du Fu’s poems and articles.
④ The host translated Du Fu’s poems and articles into English.
| A．①③④ | B．②③④ | C．①②③ | D．①②④ |
| A．Many people choose to write their own poems. |
| B．A number of people begin to study the culture of China. |
| C．Some people become more interested in China and Chinese poetry. |
| D．Few people go on to read Du Fu’s poems. |
