1 . Childhood is always full of love and fun. But sometimes there are growing pains. We grow a little bit every day. What about animal babies? Are they close to their parents? What problems do they face?
Go to the kindergarten
Emperor penguin dads take care of their babies when they are eggs. As the babies grow, their dads and moms leave them in groups and go fishing. It’s like sending them to the kindergarten. There, the babies eat, learn and play together. An adult penguin looks after them.
Happy with Mom
These baby polar bears have a very good mom. She teaches them everything, including how to walk, swim and hunt. The babies will stay with their mom for two and a half years. They travel around and share their food.▲
Life is not easy for baby butterflies. Their parents leave them when they are caterpillars inside eggs. Later, they turn in top up as. Then, they try their best to get out and turn into beautiful butterflies. No one helps them. They are strong enough to do it on their own.
Hard from the start
On the day of their birth, the barnacle geese face a test of life and death. They have to jump from high cliffs. This is because their parents build their nests up high to keep them safe. Luckily the baby geese are light, so they don’t usually die when they hit the ground. But it is still dangerous.
1. Who take(s) care of the emperor penguins when they are eggs?| A．Their moms. | B．Their dads. | C．Their brothers. | D．The kindergarten. |
| A．Twenty months. | B．Twenty-five months. | C．Thirty months. | D．Forty months. |
| A．Lonely kids | B．The caterpillars | C．The pupas | D．The butterflies |
| A．They build their nests in a high place. |
| B．The baby geese have to jump from high cliffs. |
| C．The baby geese don’t usually die when they falloff the cliffs. |
| D．It is always safe for baby geese to live on the cliffs. |
| A．Different baby animals’ childhood. | B．Many animals are living hard. |
| C．The growing pains in childhood. | D．A lonely and funny childhood. |
2 . 
Now in China many restaurants are known for their pets rather than food. In these pet-themed restaurants, people can play with cats, dogs, ducks, rabbits or other animals while eating or having drinks. With so many pet lovers today, it isn’t surprising that such restaurants are now everywhere in Chinese cities. ★ .
In most of the pet-themed restaurants, many cats or dogs are allowed to walk freely in their living areas and even in the dining space. Even worse, animal hairs are everywhere, and there’s often bad smell in the restaurants. In one of the dog-themed restaurants, the dogs fight, jump onto the dining table or even poop in the dining area.In October, there was a hearing (听证会) about the food safety of the pet-themed restaurants in Guangzhou. Some people at the meeting talked about their concerns. They thought the animals in the pet-themed restaurants might carry parasites (寄生虫) and spread (传播) diseases, which were bad for people. Besides, although the animals are kept by the restaurants as pets, they may attack (袭击) people.
As more pets are entering Chinese families, they have become an important part of people’s daily lives. The growing pet-themed restaurants have made people’s lives interesting and colorful. However, without rules and regulations, the restaurants can’t be good choices for people.
1. Paragraph 2 talks about ________.
| A．the activities of the pet-themed restaurants |
| B．the problems of the pet-themed restaurants |
| C．the dining space in the pet-themed restaurants |
| D．the kinds of animals in the pet-themed restaurants |
| A．However, is it safe to enjoy food in such an environment? |
| B．That’s why the restaurant owners make a lot of money. |
| C．Animals in these restaurants are relaxed and free. |
| D．They serve delicious food. |
| A．Chinese families | B．pet-themed restaurants | C．pets | D．people |
| A．eat dirty food | B．are in poor health |
| C．may give diseases to people | D．like attacking people |
| A．People need them to help keep pets. |
| B．They should be closed as soon as possible. |
| C．People can choose any of them as they like. |
| D．Rules and regulations should be made for them. |
3 . Jin Ying, 25, is a lover of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She took part in a three-month training lesson on tuina in the winter of 2023 at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
Jin’s life has been different since the training. For example, she didn’t do too much exercise in winter, because the cold of winter means people should slow down, according to TCM. For her, learning about TCM was not about becoming a TCM doctor but about leading a healthy life.
She is not an unusual example of young people becoming interested in TCM. It’s reported by China Youth Daily that 93.3% of the 1,000 young people have tried TCM. Between Western medicine and TCM, young people often choose TCM “because of its efficacy (疗效),” according to Ma Huifang, a TCM doctor. Some people question why TCM has different treatments (疗法) for the same illnesses. “In fact, this is an advantage of TCM. We give people the treatments according to their own health condition. And it can make the treatments more accurate and more useful for different people,” said Ma.
Younger age groups are showing more interest in TCM. At the same time, TCM also gives young people a better life. It helps young people understand Chinese medicine and learn why it is an important part of Chinese culture.
1. What can we know about the training lesson Jin Ying took?| A．It lasted for two months. | B．It was about tuina. |
| C．It was in a middle school. | D．It took place in spring. |
| A．Because she dreamt to be a TCM doctor. | B．Because she didn’t like Western medicine. |
| C．Because she wanted to live a healthy life. | D．Because she would enter a medical school. |
| A．廉价的 | B．精确的 | C．普遍的 | D．偶然的 |
| A．Rising Interest in TCM | B．A Famous TCM Doctor |
| C．Train Hard for Your Dream | D．Exercise Helps Get Better |
Do you think weather is important in our life? There are many ways for us to know about the weather (天气).
We can surf the Internet (上网) to know the weather in 5 to 7 days or call at 121 for the weather by using the phone. Many people think it is a quick and easy way to use the phone. At home, we can also turn on the TV to watch the Weather Show. If you are driving, you can listen to the radio to get the weather report. When it’s cold, we need to wear warm clothes and scarves (围巾). When it’s raining (下雨), we need raincoats or umbrellas (雨伞) with us. When it’s hot, we need a cool place and want a cold drink.
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2. What do many people think of the way of using the phone to know the weather?
3. How can we also know the weather when we are at home according to the article (根据文章) ?
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5. How do you know about the weather in your life?
5 . Roger Federer, a world-famous sports star, quit (放弃) the 2020 Olympic Games to deal with his knee problem. It was a hard decision because no one wanted to be a quitter. But finding the courage to let go can be good for you.
Nothing is fun all the time. Never giving up doing something difficult teaches us important skills like perseverance. However, learning to let go when things aren’t right is important too. Maybe your heart isn’t in playing the piano any more, or you only play football because your friends do and you want to try a different sport instead. Making the decision to walk away can make you have more free time and energy to spend on something you really enjoy. In fact, studies show that not paying much attention to the goals you can’t reach or don’t really want can build up your confidence and help you lead a happier and healthier life.
But how can you know it’s time to stop or move on? Eric Bean is an expert in sports psychology (心理学) who helps athletes and teams understand their feelings. He says, “Quitting is never a matter of black and white.” He suggests thinking carefully about why you aren’t enjoying something any more. Is it because you’ve argued with a teammate or can’t get on with a new art teacher? Talk about this with an adult or a friend who you trust. That can help you decide whether you should stick or quit.
Quitting doesn’t completely mean giving up, though. For example, playing an instrument might be more fun if you want to take away the pressure of exams. If you decide to give up an activity, Bean suggests picking up another where you can still enjoy things like teamwork, creativity, and exercise.
1. The writer mentions “Roger Federer” in Paragraph 1 to show that ________.| A．we should never give up | B．we should get away from trouble |
| C．it’s all right to stop and quit | D．it’s difficult to win Olympic medals |
| A．determination | B．development | C．independence | D．competition |
| A．have enough money to spend | B．feel more confident in ourselves |
| C．live a busier and fuller life | D．learn about perseverance |
| A．Remember not to give up even if things go wrong. |
| B．Roger Federer quit the Olympic Games because he was afraid to lose. |
| C．Think twice about the reason before planning to give up the things you are enjoying. |
| D．One needs to give up everything when choosing to quit |
| A．Knowing When to Stop | B．Working Hard to Move on |
| C．Showing Why to Stop | D．Starting Early to Give up |
| World Bicycle Day It’s on the 3rd of June every year. The purpose (目的) is to make more and more people fall in love with riding. |
On a fine day, some children sit on their bicycles. Their mothers, standing not far, watch them happily. The children are happy to learn how to ride. They are between four and seven years old. They give names to their bikes and have fun riding with their friends.
Many people work hard to promote (推广) riding. Mary White is the starter (创始人) of a riding club. She says, “Riding is good for children for many reasons (理由).” Here are three of them.
Riding makes children feel free and happy.
Riding is a great way for children to get into healthy habits.
Riding keeps children close to nature (亲近自然).
Now, Mary’s job is to teach children to ride. Before starting a ride, she teaches children to make sure the bikes are safe to ride. Then, she teaches children to ride and stop. She tells them to look ahead (向前) when riding. It sounds easy, but many children find it difficult. They often look down, because they are too afraid. Rachel thinks every child should try (尝试) riding. If they don’t have a bike, it is very easy for them to find a shared bike (共享单车) to use. The following rules can help you to use a shared bike.
_______________________
1. You need to download (下载) the APP you need first.2. Open the APP and the GPS on your phone. The map will show the shared bikes near you.
3. Scan the QR code (二维码) on the bike, and it will get unlocked.
4. After the ride, lock the bike, and you can automatically settle the bill (自动结账).
Chart II
As you can see there are many benefits (益处) of riding a bike. Do you want to try it now?
1. When is World Bicycle Day?2. Who is Mary White according to (根据) Paragraph 2?
3. Why is riding good for children? (One reason is OK.)
4. What does Mary teach children to do before starting a ride?
5. Write a subtitle (小标题) for Chart II.
6. Do you like riding a bike to school? Why?
7 . We usually go to see a doctor when we are ill. Doctors may give us some medicine, and the medicine often makes us feel better.
But sometimes the doctor’s medicine doesn’t work. This happened to one man, Thomas Smith. He was ill in hospital, but he wasn’t getting well. Then he found a new “doctor” inside himself. He saw funny films. He read funny books. And something wonderful happened. Laughing took away his pain after half a year. He could have a good night’s rest. His own happy feeling helped him get well again. He wrote his story in his book. He said laughing was very useful. It was the best “medicine”.
Another man, Simon Beck, was also ill, and he had a serious pain in his back. The doctor couldn’t stop it, so the man began to “picture” his pain. In his head he “drew” a picture of a dog. He imagined it to be a real dog. And it was hurting him. Then the man talked softly to the dog. He put his hand on the dog’s head and made friends with it. One year later, his pain went away!
These stories may surprise you, but more and more people are getting well in this way. So call on the “doctor” inside your mind, and keep happy and well!
1. What may doctors give us when we are ill?2. According to Thomas Smith, what was the best “medicine”?
3. What did Simon Beck begin to do when the doctor couldn’t stop his pain?
4. What’s the topic sentence of the article?
5. Do you agree with the idea in the passage? Why or why not?
8 . Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express (表达) yourself well if you are angry. Go some places to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊重) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values (价值观). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!
1. According to the passage, who have a communication problem?| A．Parents and other people. | B．Only school kids and their parents. |
| C．Teachers and their students. | D．Parents and children of all ages. |
| A．to make yourself happy | B．to get yourself quiet and relaxed |
| C．to have a good rest | D．to hide yourself quickly |
| A．We should write a letter. | B．we should express ourselves well. |
| C．we should show our respect and love. | D．we should tell them our values. |
| A．How to Bridge the Generation Gap | B．How to Deal with Family Problems |
| C．How to Be Good Parents | D．How to Be a Good Child |
As the capital of France, Paris is a modern city (A)________ a long and rich history. So many famous events took place here in history. (B) 有许多的名胜古迹 in Paris (C) as well.
The Eiffel Tower is in Paris. It is one of the most beautiful towers in the world. It is 324 meters tall. (D) It took two years to build his wonderful tower and it was finished in 1889. Now the tower is painted every seven years.
Every year, (E) almost 7, 000, 000 people visit the tower. Some people take the lift and go up to the top of the tower to have a (F) ________ at the city of Paris. But if you don’t want to wait for the lift, or if you want to do some exercise, you can walk up more than 1, 000 steps to the top! From the top of the tower, you can enjoy the amazing scenery of Paris.
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3. 写出文中画线部分(C)和(E)的同义词或近义词：
4. 将文中画线部分(D)改写为：The workers
5. 从文中找出两个描述埃菲尔铁塔的形容词：
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ORAL (口腔) HEALTH Brush your teeth twice daily and visit the dentist at least once a year. The mouth is a mirror of disease. The oral examination is not only for the health of teeth, but for the whole body. For more of it, please visit www.mydr.com.au. | FIT FOR LIFE Studies have shown that many diseases have something to do with less or no physical activity. Try to do it for 30 minutes a day, 5 days or more a week. For more information, please call Health Line at 18004382000. |
1. If you want to get a good sleep, you’d better ________.
| A．go to bed after you’re tired | B．go to sleep at midnight |
| C．work too late | D．follow the bedtime routine |
| A．to clean your fingers often | B．to brush your teeth twice daily |
| C．to wash all parts of your hands | D．to take some medicine in advance to prevent from catching a cold |
| A．the oral examination is necessary | B．you don’t often brush your teeth |
| C．some diseases may be in the mirror | D．it is free |
| A．having no oral examination | B．washing hands with cold water |
| C．the parents’ carelessness | D．less or no physical activity |
| A．visit www.mydr.com.au | B．call Health Line at 18008481313 |
| C．visit the dentist in your place | D．search for the information on TV |
