Curiosity (好奇心) is part of human nature. Children are known for wanting answers to many questions. Books and TV shows often depend on curiosity. People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens. But curiosity also provides many advantages.
Learning is the easiest if you have a real desire (渴望) for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you want an answer to the question. Many of history's greatest discoveries were made by curious people. People wondered how things worked and how work could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world. Even if you don't plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. Even if you're no longer a student, curiosity will make you knowledgeable and thus a good worker.
What do you do if you're not already curious? Luckily, curiosity is a skill that can be improved (提高). If you act like you're curious, you'll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic, the more interesting it becomes. As you learn about a topic, find information from as many ways as possible. Read books, listen to lectures and ask questions. Don't always get information in the same way. Instead, learn to appreciate the facts that different people know and ask a lot of questions. Remember, everyone knows something that you don't. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by sharing their knowledge.
1. The children like to ask questions because ______.A.they are born with natural curiosity |
B.they don't know about the human nature |
C.they are known for reading and watching |
D.they don't want to find the answers by themselves |
A.make your job difficult |
B.make the class interesting |
C.create more stories in history |
D.develop a new kind of classroom |
A.accept | B.refuse | C.hide | D.change |
A.Showing others your knowledge. |
B.Asking different people questions. |
C.Getting the information in the same way. |
D.Not acting like you're curious if you're not. |
A.Share knowledge in the classroom. |
B.Curiosity is a skill that can be improved. |
C.Curiosity can make the other person happy. |
D.Be curious and try to improve your curiosity. |
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【推荐1】Some boys and girls don’t like math. They think it’s difficult. But in fact(实际上), it isn’t so difficult to learn math well. Here is what you can do.
Listen carefully in class. The math teacher knows so much. When you listen carefully, you can know much, too. So be a careful student in class and listen carefully.
Ask your classmates for help. Your math teacher isn’t always with you. When you find a math problem and you can’t work it out, please ask your classmates after class. A good classmate is a good friend. He or she must be happy to help you.
Practice(练习) it every day. Do you want to be good at math? It takes time. You can’t learn it well in a day. So practice it every day and then you’ll find it so easy. Math is a useful subject. Let’s do our best to learn it well.
1. The passage is for .A.teachers | B.parents | C.friends | D.students |
A.Difficult. | B.Useful. | C.Boring. | D.Fun. |
A.Play much with friends after class. |
B.Be careful and listen carefully in class. |
C.Ask your classmates for help. |
D.Practice math every day. |
A.Math is a useful subject. |
B.Why some students don’t like math. |
C.How we can learn math well. |
D.Why we need to learn math well. |
A. Visit Hawaii Visit long sandy beaches (海滩). Climb the mountains. Daytime temperatures 24°C-26°C,only a little cool by late evening. B. Come to Austria Enjoy the whole village, soil, the forest and the mountains in a clean and not expensive hotel. 20°C-25°C in the daytime, but much cooler in the evening. C. Acrobatics (杂技) Exciting! Dangerous! See you at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free. D. Movies at the Museum Two Indian movies will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. THE GRAND CANYON: 2:00; THE BUILDERS:3:50. Tel:367899 E. International Picnic Are you fed up with having the same food? Would you like to enjoy food from all over the world? It’s delicious and not dear. Just come here. |
She doesn’t like eating the American food every day. She dreams that she can taste food from other countries.
2. Mr. Smith
An old man. He is living in the city, but what he likes is the country life.
3. Ben
He hates hot weather. He feels pleased when he walks on the sand (沙滩).
4. Jack
A young man. He is not afraid of danger. And he feels like watching difficult actions (表演) like jumping through the air or walking on their hands.
5. Miss Green
She has nothing to do this Saturday. She thinks watching movies is a good way to kill time.
A. The film Boonie Bears: Time Twist (《熊出没·逆转时空》) will be on in February, 2024. If you like cartoon (卡通) films, come and enjoy it! B. The 2024 Super Light Show in Greater Bay Area opened in Nanshan last month. There you can enjoy beautiful light shows before March 3rd, 2024. C. The 25th Shenzhen Reading Month will start at the Shenzhen Book City in December, 2024. People can take part in different reading activities. D. The Disney Wonderland Concert will be held in Shenzhen Binhai Art Center on January 20th, 2024. People can enjoy about 20 songs from Disney films. E. The famous football star Cristiano Ronaldo will come to Shenzhen on January 24th, 2024. He will play in the game against Shanghai Shenhua F. C. in Longgang. F. A special show for the great artist Vincent van Gogh will last until December 14th, 2024. The show includes over 30 pieces of reproduced artworks from Van Gogh. |
【推荐1】Fights at school sometimes happen. But how can you keep away from a fight? Here’s something you can do.
Be calm(冷静). Sometimes, you feel so angry that you really want to teach somebody a lesson. But being angry can’t solve(解决)problems. A fight can’t help, either. It may bring you more problems. In the school, everyone will be punished(惩罚), if he gets into a fight. There is no winner in a fight.
Shout loudly. If you know someone is coming up behind you to attack, turn to the person with your hands up in front of your body and loudly say “stop” before walking away. Loud voice can usually make the attacker calm down. If the person doesn’t stop, shout for help by calling out the name of at teacher whose office is not far away.
Your friend may ask you to join in a fight, but helping him fight is not really helpful to him. If you really want to help him, try to ask him to give it up. Also, he may get hurt and be punished. Then, try to learn why he wants a fight and help him find a right way to solve the problem.
1. If you really want to solve problems, what should you do?A.Feel angry. | B.Keep calm. | C.Have a fight. | D.Shout loudly. |
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A.Try to listen | B.Learn to say no | C.Join in a fight. | D.Learn from friends |
A.make students work hard | B.ask students to help each other |
C.teach students to keep calm | D.help students keep away from fight |
【推荐2】What are the most exciting moments in the fight against COVID-19 (新冠肺炎)? We had some events that Chinese people never give in to difficulties. Read them to find more information behind them.
Medical workers(医务工作者)fight not only at hospitals, but in their communities. Niu Chunjuan is a nurse at the community health center on Honggangcheng Street, Wuhan. She showed a "smile" in front of the camera after finishing work on the morning of Feb. 10. Niu is just one of many medical workers who are controlling the COVID-19 outbreak (爆发) in communities across the country.
A worker was cleaning lotus roots(莲藕)in Suining, Sichuan Province on Feb. 11. These lotus roots would be donated to Wuhan, Hubei Province. Lotus roots are a favorite food in Hubei. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, people across the country have donated a lot of goods to Wuhan.
Zhang Zhengle, 31, has recovered from COVID-19. He donated blood plasma (血浆) at Hubei General Hospital in Wuhan, Hubei Province on Feb. 16. The blood plasma from recovered patients might help other patients improve their immunity(免疫力).
1. When did Niu Chunjuan took the "smile" picture?A.On the morning of Feb. 10. | B.On the afternoon of Feb. 10. |
C.On the morning of Jan. 10. | D.On the afternoon of Jan. 10. |
A.The people in Wuhan. | B.The customers in Sichuan. |
C.The people in Henan. | D.The customers in Wuhan. |
A.Make other patients happier. |
B.Give the injured people treatment. |
C.Help normal people get away from COVID-19. |
D.Help other COVID-19 patients improve their immunity. |
A.Many people in Hubei like eating lotus roots. |
B.We should smile no matter what difficulty we are in. |
C.Zhang Zhengle recovered from COVID-19 recently. |
D.Medical workers only fight against COVID-19 at hospitals. |
A.Smiling is good for our health. | B.Wuhan needs a lot of lotus roots. |
C.We Chinese never give in to difficulties. | D.We should go to Hubei to donate blood plasma. |
It may be difficult to start high school. Thinking about making new friends might make you feel nervous. But don’t worry, because you are not alone.
It’s easier said than done. But try to take a deep breath and find your voice. Don’t be afraid to approach (接近) people. Introduce yourself and start a conversation about something you have in common. Sit in the middle of the classroom with as many new friends around you as possible.
Join clubs.
Take part in after-class activities that interest you. Try to make friends in the clubs. If you don’t join anything, you will be just going to class and then going home.
Stay clean.
Be respectful (尊重的) of people’s differences.
Everyone has his or her own opinion of the world.
A.No one likes a bad smell that could knock someone over. |
B.Being in a club makes you more social. |
C.Forget your fear and just talk to someone. |
D.And everyone believes in different things. |
E.You are going to school with a group of students of your age. |
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Do you know these two lovely mascots? On September 17th, 2021, the two lovely mascots first showed on TV. Soon they became popular.
Look at the panda. It looks like an astronaut (宇航员). It wears an ice shell (外壳) and looks fat, so we call it “Bing Dwen Dwen”. White is the color of ice and snow. Bing Dwen Dwen likes ice sports very much and is good at them. That’s why it is the mascot of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
Do you think the red mascot looks like a lantern (灯笼)? Its name is “Shuey Rhon Rhon”. When the Chinese New Year comes, people always make or buy red lanterns. Red is the color of hope and good luck, so people think their dreams will come true in the new year. Shuey Rhon Rhon can give players hope and help them do well in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games (残奥会).
Many people in different countries liked the two mascots very much and they showed their love for them on the Internet.
1. The underlined word “mascots” refers to the ________ of the Olympic Games.A.songs | B.sports | C.symbols | D.pictures |
A.Bing Dwen Dwen can skate very well. |
B.Shuey Rhon Rhon likes ice sports and is good at them. |
C.The two lovely mascots first showed on TV on October 17th, 2021 on TV. |
D.All the people liked the two mascots and showed their love on the Internet. |
A.The Sports in Olympic Games | B.2022 Olympic Mascots |
C.2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games | D.2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games |
【推荐2】What will our homes be like in the future? Here are some predictions about it.
Tell your home what to do anytime and anywhere.
Do you want to take a shower when you get home? You will be able to let your water-heater (热水器) start working when you are on your way home.
Your house may call you.
Did I close the window? Did I turn off the TV? Everyone may have a moment like that. But in the future, your home will check these for you. For example, you will know that when your smoke detector (烟雾探测器) rings or you forget to close the window.
Your house will plan your life.
In your home of the future, all of your devices (装置) can work together to make your life more comfortable. When you turn on the lights in the morning, your windows will open at the same time. If it is still dark after you get up, the lights will slowly turn off by themselves after the sun appears.
Dangers may appear.
Your home may have dangers. For example, your computer or other devices may get hacked (被黑客入侵). So you will have to be careful about your personal information.
1. What can you do on your way home in the future according to the text?A.Cook dinner. | B.Close the door. |
C.Take a hot shower. | D.Make the water-heater work. |
A.规划 | B.检查 | C.准备 | D.回避 |
A.Much busier. | B.Very difficult. |
C.More comfortable. | D.Very dangerous. |
A.Some Useful Devices | B.A Better World |
C.Some Famous Predictions | D.Homes in the Future |
A. Keep the computer room clean. Don’t wear your dirty shoes into the computer room.
B. Keep quiet in the room. If you don’t, others will be angry with you.
C. It’s not right to bring anything to eat in the room. They will make the computer room dirty.
D. Don’t listen to music or watch videos in the computer room because they have nothing to do with your study.
E. Playing computer games is not allowed (允许) in the computer room. It’s the place for you to study but not to play.
【推荐1】Here is the result of a questionnaire (问卷调查表) about the teachers in a middle school. Read the table carefully and answer the following questions.
Question Items | New teachers | Middle-aged teachers | Veteran (资深的) teachers |
1. Shows a sense of humor in class | 42 | 56 | 70 |
2. Explains clearly | 33 | 58 | 68 |
3. Teaches in a relaxed manner | 30 | 46 | 65 |
4. Writes tidily on the blackboard | 9 | 43 | 56 |
5. Lets students ask questions in class | 18 | 30 | 47 |
6. Makes checks in notebooks | 22 | 30 | 43 |
7. Speaks loudly and clearly | 45 | 85 | 54 |
8. Treats all students equally | 43 | 58 | 42 |
9. Cares about students' opinions | 47 | 43 | 17 |
10. Spend time with students between classes | 25 | 10 | 6 |
1. The middle-aged teachers seem to do better than the others in________.
A.treating all students equally | B.teaching in a relaxed manner |
C.explaining clearly | D.making checks in notebooks |
A.1 and 4. | B.3 and 5. | C.6 and 8. | D.9 and 10. |
A.be fair to any student | B.speak loudly and clearly |
C.write tidily on the blackboard | D.understand and play with students |
A.relaxed in class | B.interested in students' ideas |
C.tidy in appearance | D.skillful at explaining |
A.the new teachers are the most popular |
B.the veteran teachers are the most popular |
C.the middle-aged teachers are the most popular |
D.teachers with different ages have different advantages |
There are many different ways to travel to Paris from London. One of the quickest and most popular ways is by train. From Waterloo Railway Station, you can travel all the way to Paris. The journey takes about three hours. The train, called the Eurostar, is very modern, and the seats are comfortable.
You can also travel to France by ship. First, you go to Dover, on the coast, by bus from London. The bus stops at the Ferry Terminal Seven in Dover. You can buy your tickets there. Passengers travelling by car can drive on to theferry, too.
Another way to travel to Paris is by plane. There are several airports with international flights to Paris and other cities in France. You can travel to London Airport by bus or subway.
Some people even go by taxi but this is a very expensive way to travel!
1. The most popular way to Paris is _______.A.by ship | B.by plane | C.by train |
A.quick | B.expensive | C.comfortable |
A.汽车站 | B.港口 | C.火车站 |
A.Five. | B.Six. | C.Seven. |
A.different ways traveling from London to Paris |
B.international flights from London to Paris |
C.buses stopping at Ferry Terminal Seven in Dover |
【推荐3】This is a tale of two friends—one is blind, the other has no arms. On their own, the two are "disabled". But together, they are a powerful team that has changed part of their village in North China's Hebei Province into a rich, green forest. Meet 53-year-old Jia Haixia and Jia Wenqi!
Their story began in 2000, when Haixia, who was already blind in his right eye, lost his left one after an illness. Wenqi lost his arms in an accident when he was just three. Neither could find a job, so the two decided to team up. They rented some poor land and began to plant trees. In return, the local officials paid them a small fee. Haixia and Wenqi never imagined that they would end up creating an environmental paradise. Their forest now has over 10,000 trees, hundreds of birds and many other wild animals. In addition, it saves the village from river flooding during the rainy season. When the friends work together, they focus on their strengths not their disabilities. Their day begins at 7 a.m. when the sightless Haixia carries Wenqi across the river to get to their worksite. Since they cannot afford to buy young trees to plant, the two use branches from existing trees. Haixia climbs to the tree-top and with Wenqi's direction, selects the perfect branch. He then digs a hole and carefully plants it. Finally Wenqi waters the area.
Though hard-working, the men don't make much money. But as Wenqi puts it, "We stand on our own feet, so the fruits of our work taste sweeter."
Neither Haixia nor Wenqi cares about money. Together, they already have everything they need—a perfect pair of eyes, two strong hands, and the best friendship in the world!
1. Why did Haixia and Wenqi start working together?A.Haixia needed someone to help him. | B.They both needed a way to make money. |
C.They wanted to improve the environment. | D.They were required to do so by local officials. |
A.stopping floods in the rainy season | B.increasing the number of tourists |
C.making the villagers richer | D.providing more farmland |
A.They are easy to get. | B.They do not cost money. |
C.They can grow very quickly. | D.They are preferred by animals. |
A.they hope to make the forest even better | B.the fruits from their trees are very sweet |
C.they are proud not to depend on others | D.they are able to do any difficult work |
A.Never give up and you will succeed. | B.We should help the disabled to work. |
C.Try your best when facing difficulties. | D.We can achieve more with teamwork. |