1 . Have you heard about “Survival (生存) Holidays”? “Survival Holidays” is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1, 100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents. The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities usually spend much time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” helps them change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Because children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (打扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, but children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even small danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learnt. Some have learnt to stay calm. Some have learnt how to keep safe. Others have learnt how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
1. Is “Survival Holidays” for children or parents?2 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
You might know a lot about sports like basketball and football, but do you know anything about ice hockey? Ice hockey is like football because there is a goalkeeper, and each team is trying to get the puck (冰球) into the other team’s goal. But that’s where the similarities (相似点) end.
All the players wear skates (溜冰鞋), big pads (护具) and a helmet (头盔). They each carry a stick (球棍) that they must use to hit the puck into the goal.
This is an action-packed, physical sport and things can get a little rough (粗暴的), kind of like in American football. It’s not uncommon for fights to break out. Ice hockey is very popular in Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Sweden and the US, but it is getting popular in other countries as well.
You might be surprised to find out that ice hockey is becoming more popular in China. Many kids are joining ice hockey teams. The Beijing Ice Hockey Association (BHA) was created in 2012 and has grown from 80 kids to more than 1,700 since 2016, according to China Daily. Do you want to step onto the ice?
1. Why is ice hockey like football?3 .
Huangmei Opera is my favorite kind of art. It’s a cultural treasure of the Chinese nation. I don’t have any singing skills myself, but I do enjoy listening to it. Huangmei Opera’s songs are soft and beautiful. Its stories are lively. What’s more, its costumes (服饰) are exquisite (精美的) and the philosophy (哲学) in the stories is true. However, Huangmei Opera is less popular than it used to be. Fewer people are willing to watch it. I hope more people will understand it and love it in the future. This cultural heritage (遗产) needs to be passed on from generation (一代人) to generation. —Hu Xinyue, 13, Guangdong |
Out of all sports, I like table tennis most. I think it is not only a sport, but also an art form (形式). It’s a game that needs both strength (力量) and skills. To most people, table tennis doesn’t take strength. That’s not true. When we play table tennis, we need to judge the direction and hit the ball with great strength in order to beat our opponents (对手). After a match, you will feel very tired if you have tried your best. The ball moves very quickly during matches. And if you watch professional (专业的) play, you’ll notice that the players’ movements are beautiful. Playing table tennis can not only help build up our bodies, but also train our brains. Even though I’m not good at it, I’m quite confident that I can get better. —Tian Yi, 14, Guangdong |
| A．Hu is good at singing Huangmei Opera. |
| B．Huangmei Opera needs to be passed on. |
| C．There is philosophy in its stories. |
| D．Huangmei Opera is less popular than before. |
| A．It is only a healthy sport. | B．It’s healthy for our bodies and brains. |
| C．The players of it are all beautiful. | D．It’s the greatest sport in the world. |
| A．playing table tennis needs strength | B．table tennis is a relaxing sport |
| C．it’s difficult to beat the opponent | D．there is no need to try your best to win |
| A．how to develop an interest | B．what to do in their free time |
| C．something about their hobbies | D．the differences between them |
I love travelling around the world. I find there are different plants in different places.
The flame tree (凤凰木) is very popular in Africa for several reasons. First, it has beautiful red flowers and lovely green leaves. Second, it’s a big tree and it gives us a lot of shade in summer. Its flowers are very beautiful, aren’t they? However, young trees won’t produce any flowers for about 8 years.
The lychee tree (荔枝树) grows widely in the countries of South-East Asia. It produces very sweet fruit. The lychee tree fruit is red on the outside and white on the inside.
Bamboo is a very famous plant in China. We use bamboo in different ways. We can make furniture from it. We can also use it for making chopsticks and plates.
1. How many plants are mentioned (被提到) in the reading?2. Which plant has red flowers and green leaves, the flame tree or the lychee tree?
3. How long does it take the young flame trees to produce flowers?
4. Where is the lychee tree grown widely?
5. What kind of plant is very famous in China?
6. Please give an example about the use of bamboo.
●Teenagers shouldn’t eat too much junk food.
●Teenagers shouldn’t eat food with too much salt. Salt can cause high blood pressure (高血压) in the future.
●Teenagers should eat food with less fat, oil and sugar.
●Teenagers need to eat some fruits and vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and have little fat.
●Teenagers need to drink more milk. Milk will help their bones (骨头) grow.
●Teenagers need to eat breakfast every day. This is good for their bodies and minds.
1. According to the doctors’ advice, what does junk food include (包含)?
| A．Milk and vitamins. | B．Fruits and sugar. |
| C．Vegetables and salt. | D．Fat, oil, salt and sugar. |
| A．food with no vitamins | B．fat and sugar |
| C．vegetables and fruits | D．salt and oil |
| A．饮食 | B．健康 | C．锻炼 | D．睡眠 |
| A．patients | B．doctors | C．younger people | D．older people |
| A．Bad habits | B．Junk food |
| C．Unhealthy food | D．Advice on healthy eating |
6 . Venice is famous (A) throughout the world. People also (B) ________ it the “Floating City” and the “City of Water” (C) ________ the whole city is on the water — there are (D) over 117 small islands and over 400 bridges in this city. (E) 最好的方法之一 to see the city is on a gondola — (F) a traditional boat.
1. 写出画线部分(A)和(D)处的同义词或近义词：2. 在(B)和(C)的空白处分别填入一个合适的单词：
3. 将画线部分(E)译成英文：
4. 画线部分(F)在文中指代的是：
5. 从文中找出本文所描述的主题词：
Dolphins are amazing animals.
They are usually blue. They are good at swimming.
Some dolphins can live up to 50 years. They live in large groups and eat fish. They have to sleep 8 hours a day.
Dolphins are mammals (哺乳动物). They have warm blood and drink their mothers’ milk. They also have to go to the surface to breathe.
Dolphins can stay under water for 15 minutes, and can swim as deep as 260 meters below the surface (水面). The fastest dolphins can swim up to 32 km per hour.
Dolphins live in groups and sing or whistle to each other. They are clever and friendly.
1. What colour are dolphins usually?2. How do dolphins live, in large groups or in small groups?
3. Where do dolphins have to go to breathe?
4. How long can dolphins stay under water?
5. What does the writer think of dolphins?
Do you know how to cook, clean and grow plants? If not, you will soon. These have become part of Chinese education. According to the new standard (标准) for labor (劳动) education, students in primary and middle school will have at least one class a week to try and experience different kinds of labor and learn different life skills and even job skills.
The main reason for adding labor education is that teenagers in our country do too little housework. According to a survey, primary and middle school students in China only spend 12 minutes a day on chores, compared to 72 minutes in the US.
According to the new standard, middle school students need to learn the following skills. The skills are about everyday chores, productive (生产的) labor and volunteer services.
| Tidy their rooms and classrooms. | Pick clothes for travel and pack a bag. |
| Make a healthy daily eating plan. | Cook three or four dishes. |
| Fix some things like TVs or lights. | Take part in activities such as planting and fishing |
| Take part in one or two programs like paper making or car making. | |
| Do one or two kinds of volunteer work like helping in old people’s home. | |
Through labor education, students will learn the spirit of working hard and being independent. The standard also asks families to take part in the education to help students have a better improvement.
1. According to the new standard, how often do middle school students have a labor class?2. Why do we add labor education for teenagers?
3. According to the new standard, how can students learn the skills about productive labor? (One example is OK.)
4. What spirit will students learn through labor education?
5. What can you learn from the labor practice on Friday at our school?
9 . In a big city, everyone is in a hurry in the early morning. People are running on the street. They usually have no time for breakfast. People are busy all day. At six o’clock in the evening, people go home from work. Most places are closed, but some shops are still open.
Many people work at night in a big city. For example, in the hospitals, nurses are as busy as usual. In the evening, sore people are going in enjoy themselves. Some are going to the cinemas. Some are going to the parks. We enjoy music there. We can hear the sound of talking and singing. There are many people on the sidewalks (人行道) in the evening. Some people stop to look at the shop windows. Others are waiting for buses and taxis.
Day and night we can find people working and playing in a big city. A big city never sleeps.
阅读短文，根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。1. c
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任务 3: 阅读短文，完成同义句转换，每空一词。
3. In the evening, some people are going to enjoy themselves.
In the evening, some people are going to
任务4: 根据短文内容回答问题。
4. When do people go home from work?
5. What can we hear in the park?
6. Can you find people working and playing in a big city?
Many travelers feel nervous about going to a strange place. If you plan your trip carefully and get well prepared, you can relax and enjoy yourself. Remembering the following tips can help you have an enjoyable trip.
◆Check Your Paperwork
When you prepare for your leaving, make sure your paperwork is organized. You’ll check the dates on your visa (签证) and passport. Also, do some research on the local currency (货币). Some countries—like Jamaica—use more than one currency. It’s best to know how and when to use them.
◆Mind Your Health
Get a physical checkup before the trip. If you need to take medicine along, keep it in its bottles.
Also, make sure that you know the place or phone number of the local hospital so that if you are sick while traveling, you will be able get the treatment as soon as possible.
◆Pay Attention
Stay safe by keeping one eye on the amazing sights and the other on your personal things. When you get into a taxi, make sure there is a meter (计价器) and it is turned on. If there is no meter, agree on a price before starting out.
◆Learn About the Locals
If you will visit a country, buy a guidebook and a map. It’s a good way to learn about the culture of the country you will visit. Then you will have a better understanding of the country. For example, in Thailand, it’s impolite to point with your feet at someone or something. Also, try to learn a few basic words and sentences of the local language. Not everyone will speak your language.
1、2题完成句子，3题回答问题，4题写出全文的主题句，5题将文中划线句子译成汉语。1. Check the dates on your visa and passport, and
2. Before the trip, we had better get a
3. What should you do without a meter in a taxi?
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