1 . Fruit tea, magazines, art pieces…are laid out near your home and head to a night market when the sun sets and you’ll feel as if the day has just begun.
New kinds of night markets have shown up across the country. Some of the markets have regular（有规律的）opening times, while others have a pop-up style. Bringing in the latest fashions or copying ancient Chinese markets, they have become very popular with young shoppers.
The night market at Xixili street in Haikou, Hainan has attracted（吸引） more traditional night markets, “you can see pet culture, handmade culture and other popular cultures.” said Wang Yaqi to China Daily, who is a student from Hainan University.
Xu Dongjie, a pet stall（货摊）owner at the market, told Xinhua that foot traffic there was higher than at her pet shop. For her, being part of the market is also a way to network and make friends with pet lovers.
In a night market, people can also have a taste of traditional culture. At a pop-up market held in Haikou, 30 stalls recreated the look of streets during the Song Dynasty（960—1279）. They put up ancient decorations（装饰）and had stall workers wearing period costumes（具有那个时代特征的服饰）.
Many cities have tried to liven up the economy（经济）by encouraging night markets. The “Night Touring of Qinhuai” project in Jiangsu has become a local hot place. In Chongqing, one night market is filled with stalls set up in the trunks（后备箱）of cars.
“Shoppers enjoy the night market, and at the same time, it builds up the confidence of stall workers. Its flexibility（灵活性）creates new ways for job seekers（求职者）,” Liu Jiangyong, an official from Chongqing, told Xinhua.
1. According to the passage, what is probably a “pop-up style” shop like?| A．It opens at a regular time. | B．It is usually run by young people. |
| C．It doesn’t have a fixed（固定的）opening time. | D．It only sells food and drinks. |
| A．has fewer visitors | B．doesn’t have differences |
| C．is more popular | D．serves visitors better |
| A．By giving examples. | B．By telling stories. |
| C．By making surveys. | D．By telling facts. |
a. It will have a bad influence on the economy.
b. It can help jobless people make money.
c. It turns many shoppers into stall owners.
d. It is good for both shoppers and stall owners.
| A．ab | B．ac | C．bc | D．bd |
A newspaper reporter is interviewing some people about their favourite food. Here are their answers.
Phil, England
My favourite food is Okonomiyaki, which comes from Japan. It’s similar I guess to an English pancake but it involves different kinds of cabbage and meat and an egg. And they’re mixed together and then in the restaurant you would cook it in front of yourself and it’s very delicious and usually you have barbecue sauce and mayonnaise（蛋黄酱）on top. I also like paella, which is Spanish food. It has yellow rice and lots of different types of seafood and sometimes it can be spicy.
Barbara, Australia
Well, these days I really love fruit, especially grapes. I don’t really like green apples though. They usually taste too sour. In the past I liked Italian food but these days I’m trying to be healthier so I cut that out.
Skip, The United States
I suppose I would have to say curry, but I don’t have one curry especially that is my favourite. Thai curry is very great. I love all Thai food too. I like spicy food in general. I guess if I have to say one it will be curry. That’s it. Thai curry especially.
Simone, Sweden
What’s my favourite food? Well, I don’t really have any favourite food. I like gyoza. It’s the Japanese dumpling. I can never stop eating that. I guess that’s my favourite food.
1. What food does Phil like besides Okonomiyaki?2. Why does Barbara dislike green apples?
3. The dumplings from which country does Simone like?
4. What is your favourite food? Why do you like it? （About 30 words）
Can laughing every day help keep the heart attack（心脏病）away? Maybe so. Laughter, along with an active sense of humor, may help protect people against the heart attack, according to a recent study from the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.
“The old saying that ‘Laughter is the best medicine’ seems to be true when it comes to protecting your heart,” said Michael Miller at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
In the study, researchers compared the humor responses（反应）of 300 people. Half of them had suffered a heart attack. The other 150 did not have heart disease. Researchers provided people from the first group with a series of multiple choice（多选的）questions to find out how much or how little they laughed in certain situations. And the second group were given true or false questions to help researchers know more about anger.
Miller said the most important study finding was that “people with heart disease responded less humorously to everyday life situations”. They generally laughed less, even in positive（乐观的）situations, and they showed more anger. “We know that exercising, no smoking and eating foods low in fat will help cut down on the risk of heart disease. Perhaps hearty laughter should be added to the list.” Miller said.
It may be possible to put laughter into our daily activities, just as we do with other heart healthy activities, such as walking up the stairs instead of taking the lift. According to Miller, every one of us is supposed to read something humorous or watch a funny video, and try to find ways to take ourselves less seriously.
1. At the very beginning of this article, the topic is introduced by ________.| A．an example | B．a question | C．a problem | D．an experiment |
| A．Why they suffered a heart attack. |
| B．Whether they had heart disease or not. |
| C．What helped protect them against heart disease. |
| D．How much or how little they laughed in certain situations. |
| A．the first group of people generally laughed more | B．the second group of people showed more anger |
| C．exercising can keep people away from getting sick | D．laughing can help cut down on the risk of heart disease |
| A．In a guide. | B．In a medical science book. | C．In a novel. | D．In an encyclopedia. |
Studying is usually not a happy task, especially when there are so many things you can do for fun. The balance between work and play is a lifelong matter. Are you feeling tired and bored when you study? What should you do if you’re not interested in study? Here are ways you could do to deal with the problem.
Change your thoughts. If you’re lack of passion（缺乏热情）for study, just think about your future. Only good grades can give you a chance to achieve your dreams. Good grades will help you get into your dream high school and college. No matter how old you are, you’re always growing and learning.
Work hard to achieve your dreams. Study is teaching you an important lesson—You must work for what you want to achieve. Winning a game, passing a test, doing something difficult. These are all rewarding（值得的）experiences because of the time you spent and the effort you made. The harder you work, the happier you’ll be.
Relax yourself at times. You don’t need to study as often as you think you should do. I am not telling you not to study—You still should, but you can try studying less if it doesn’t influence your grades.
Find your favorite subjects. Discover your interests and develop them carefully. Keep studying and stay healthy.
1. We can know ________ is a lifelong matter from the passage.| A．doing things for fun | B．growing and learning |
| C．balancing work and play | D．feeling tired and bored |
| A．similar thoughts | B．good grades | C．serious problems | D．different feelings |
| A．working hard | B．passing tests | C．winning games | D．giving lessons |
| A．You don’t need to study. | B．You should always think. |
| C．You could sometimes have a rest. | D．You may usually feel tired |
5 . Yesterday was Labor Day in the United States. Labor Day is a national holiday that shows respect to workers. “Labor” is another word for work, especially hard work.
In 1882, members of the New York Central Labor Union thought it was a good idea to have a day celebrating workers. Since there were four long months between the national holidays for Independence Day（July 4th）and Thanksgiving（fourth Thursday in November）, the union decided to create a holiday in between.
The first Labor Day was on September 5, 1882. In 1894, the US passed a law making Labor Day a national holiday. Labor Day is now celebrated on the first Monday in September.
Celebrating Labor Day myself yesterday, I was reminded of two common idioms（习语）that include the word “labor.”
“Labor of Love”
A “labor of love” is something you do because you enjoy doing it, not because you can earn money from it.
“Fruits of Labor”
The “fruits of labor” refers to the rewards（回报）you get as a result of your work.
If you start a business and work hard at it and it becomes successful, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor, including the money and satisfaction that you’ve got.
1. The main idea of the second paragraph is ________.| A．the meaning of Labor Day | B．how Labor Day got started |
| C．when Independence Day is | D．the national holidays in the US |
| A．On September 5. | B．On Monday. | C．On September 6. | D．On Tuesday. |
| A．Tom is fixing his old car because he wants to sell it. |
| B．Tom is fixing his old car because it is enjoyable work. |
| C．Tom is fixing his old car because his dad asked him to |
| D．Tom is fixing his old car because he needs a car to drive! |
| A．the business | B．the work | C．the labor | D．the money |
6 . Engineers in the US have created a group of robots that are able to work together to overcome obstacles（障碍物）. “When ants collect or carry objects, if one comes upon an obstacle, the group of ants work together to overcome that obstacle,” explained Dr. Ozkan-Aydin, who led the research. “If there’s a gap（裂缝）on the road, for example, they will form a bridge by holding together so the other ants can travel across. That is the inspiration for this study.”
Ozkan-Aydin and her workmates 3D-printed a group of four-legged robots. They have touch sensors（传感器）at the front and back, so that they could sense and connect with other robots in the group. The robots were under tests of finding their way over different surfaces, including grass and rocky ground. Ozkan-Aydin also made some obstacles for them to climb up. If a robot couldn’t find its way out, it would send a signal（信号）to the other robots. Then, they would hold together with their touch sensors.
Ozkan-Aydin said this technology could be used in the future to make groups of robots to help look for people in accidents, carry things over rocky surfaces and do research in dangerous places. However, for that to become true, she says battery（电池）technology will need improving so that the robots can work for up to 10 hours without running out of power.
1. The meaning of the underlined sentence above can be shown in picture _________.
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．clean the road | B．work together | C．work for 10 hours | D．carry objects |
| A．how the group of robots work | B．what the group of robots look like |
| C．how the group of robots can be improved | D．what the group of robots can be made into |
| A．looking for people in accidents | B．carrying things over rocky surfaces |
| C．doing research in dangerous places | D．improving battery technology |
7 . Cambridge, London and England
I come from Cambridge, a beautiful city in the east of England. It is on the River Cam and has a population of about 120,000. My home town is especially famous for its university. Many famous people studied here. There are lots of old buildings and churches to visit. Students and tourists enjoy trips along the river by boat.
Cambridge is 80 kilometres from London. London is in the south of England and it is on the River Thames. It has a population of about seven and a half million, so it is bigger and busier than Cambridge. It is about 2,000 years old, and it is famous for Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge.
England itself is part of an island, and you are always near the sea. The small villages and beaches on the coast are popular for holidays. Tourists like the areas of low mountains and beautiful lakes in the north, and the hills and pretty villages in the south. Everywhere in England, you will notice how green the countryside is.
It is never very hot in summer or very cold in winter. So come and see England any time of the year, but bring an umbrella with you. You will need it most days.
1. Cambridge is _________ according to the text.| A．on the River’ Thames | B．in the east of England |
| C．in the south of England | D．far from the River Cam |
| A．Cambridge is much busier than London. |
| B．London is 800 kilometres from Cambridge. |
| C．Cambridge has more famous buildings than London. |
| D．There are much more people in London than in Cambridge. |
| A．the famous universities | B．the big mountains |
| C．the pretty villages | D．the beautiful lakes |
| A．It’s very hot in summer. | B．It’s very cold in winter. |
| C．It’s often snowy in winter. | D．It rains many days of the year. |
What will our future be like? No one knows, but most people think that robots will be part of our lives. Will they be friendly or unfriendly? So far, robots haven’t caused us any problems. They work for us like servants all the time. They help us do dangerous and difficult work.
People are surprised at the rapid development of robots. In a few years, perhaps robots will think on their own, just as people use their brains and act for themselves. However, once robots can think for themselves, problems may appear. One scientist warns that if robots start to think for themselves, they will no longer want to be our servants, but our masters. The scientist also warns that if we are lucky, they might treat us as we now treat our pets; if we are not lucky, who knows what will happen? Perhaps there will be a war between human beings and robots.
1. Who knows what our future will be like?2. What kind of work do robot help us do now?
3. What will possibly happen with the rapid development of robots in a few years?
4. If you had a robot, what would you like it to do for you? Why? (at least 20—30 words)
9 . How many men do housework? Recently, a European commission (委员会) tried to find out people’s ideas and reactions to the movement. As part of their survey (调查), they asked many men and women the question: “Who does the housework?” The men answered very differently from the women.
The housework they asked people about were preparing meals, washing dishes, cleaning the house and babysitting. 48% of British husbands said they did these things. 37% of Danish men helped in the house. But only 15% of Italian wives said that their husbands hardly ever helped. The Italian and British men did not tell the truth! The Commission found that Danish men were the most trustful husbands; their answers were the same as their wives’ answers.
Do the men you know help in the house? Do you think the survey gives a true picture in your experience? Write and tell us what you think.
1. Why does the author ask a question at the beginning?| A．To lead in the topic. | B．To explain the doubt. |
| C．To provide the information. | D．To express the worry. |
| A．How many boys do the housework? |
| B．Who does the housework at home? |
| C．How many women do the housework? |
| D．Who are busier, wives or husbands? |
| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
| A．Giving an example. | B．Raising a question. |
| C．Listing numbers. | D．Giving reasons. |
10 . Girls, what do you want to do when you grow up? Maybe you would say, “I want to be a teacher, an actress or a painter.” But people might be surprised if you said “astronauts.” Can girls be astronauts, too? Sure, they can!
To set a good example for young girls, the European Space Agency (ESA, 欧洲航天局) is working with Barbie (芭比娃娃). They have made two new Barbie dolls. Both of them are based on Samantha Cristoforetti. She is the first Italian woman that has flown into space. She spent 200 days in space, from November 2014 to June 2015.
There aren’t a lot of female astronauts in the world. Currently (目前)，only 15 percent of all active spacefarers are women.
The Cristoforetti Barbie is part of the Barbie Dream Gap Project. The project started in 2018. It tries to encourage more girls to devote themselves to science. Cristoforetti hopes that girls can go after their dreams with her help. After all, anything boys can do, ________. Don’t you think so?
1. Which of the following can best describe people’s feeling to a woman astronaut?| A．Excited. | B．Amazed. | C．Impatient. | D．Embarrassed. |
| A．15. | B．30. | C．85. | D．170. |
| A．girls are unable to do the same | B．girls aren’t expected to do |
| C．girls are supposed to do better | D．girls aren’t encouraged to do |
| A．To teach girls how to make more lovely dolls. |
| B．To encourage more girl to take jobs in science. |
| C．To tell us the life of an Italian woman astronaut. |
| D．To ask us to work hard and achieve our dreams. |
