1 . Every Wednesday evening, a group of runners in Chongqing get together and set off on their 5-to-8-kilometer run through the city’s public spaces. But this is not a common run. The runners carry rubbish bags with them. They are a group of rubbish collectors who keep fit while helping clean up their surroundings (周围环境).
“Make running more than just running,” Sogor says, wearing a blue T-shirt with “We Run For Trash (垃圾)” on the back. She says that besides exercising in a fun way, Trash Running is also a way to make new friends and discover hidden places.
Sogor says that in addition to the weekly runs, the group also organize running to mark special days. On Earth Day, for example, they help clean up roads in the Gele Mountains.
There are now many runners in different jobs—office workers, yoga teachers, restaurant owners and so on. The oldest is in their forties, and the youngest is just five years old.
From time to time, the runners draw attention and get a big thumbs-up (竖起大拇指). Sogor said, “What one person can do is small, so we run together to make a better and greater influence.” She said that Trash Running has groups in many cities, including Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Changchun and Wuhan. Over 9,300 people have joined the group and about 4,000 of them are trash runners.
1. Runners in Chongqing get together ________.| A．once a week | B．twice a week | C．once a month |
| A．making friends |
| B．looking for interesting places |
| C．running and protecting the environment |
| A．the club’s members | B．the club’s needs | C．the club’s activities |
| A．Time waits for no man. |
| B．One is never too old to learn. |
| C．Many hands make light work. |
| A．Sogor, a Great Girl | B．We Run for Trash | C．A New Way to Exercise |
2 . Earthquakes are hard to predict (预测). But do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here’s some advice:
Before an earthquake
It’s necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas (气), water and electricity (电) and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police:119. etc.) Never put heavy things over beds.
During an earthquake
It’s important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room, such as under a strong table. The purpose (目的) is to protect yourself from objects. Stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you’re cooking, turn off the gas. If you’re outdoors, move to an open area like a playground, move away from buildings bridges and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall buildings. Stay in your car.
After an earthquake
Once the shaking has stopped. DO NOT run out of the building at once. It’s better to wait and leave when it’s safe. Check around you and help the people who are in trouble.
根据短文内容，选择最佳选项。
1. Which of the following is mentioned in the second paragraph?
| A．People should know how to turn on gas. |
| B．People should know how to save water. |
| C．People shouldn’t forget useful phone numbers. |
| A．standing still | B．staying calm | C．looking outside |
| A．speed up your car | B．stop your car and stay in it | C．slow down your car |
| A．check around you first | B．run out of the building at once | C．break the windows and doors |
| A．what an earthquake is like |
| B．what to do to avoid an earthquake |
| C．how to protect yourself in an earthquake |
3 . Tibet (西藏) is among the most popular places for Chinese tourists. The number of travellers of Tibet has grown by 10% every year for a few years. Since July 1st, 2006, when the first train ran1.956 kilometres from Xining to Lhasa, more and more people have been to Tibet.
The train stops at several famous places along the way, such as Qinghai Lake, Kunlun Mountain, and the Potala Palace. Passengers can also enjoy many activities during the journey, like Tibetan dancing and Karaoke.
On the train, passengers can have tea, eggs and noodles for breakfast, and fried chicken and green vegetables for lunch and dinner. Unlike most other Chinese trains which have open-hole toilets, this one has special toilets which can collect the waste. There is also a special rubbish system (系统) in the train that keeps the environment clean. All the windows on the train can protect people from the bright sunlight. TV and electrical sockets (插座) for computers and mobile phones can be found on the train.
Because there isn’t much oxygen there, trains will have oxygen masks for those who need them. It makes passengers feel more comfortable when they have enough oxygen on the famous “roof of the world”. There are also doctors on the train to make sure that all of the travellers are safe.
根据短文内容，选择最佳选项。
1. On July 1st, 2006, the first train ran from ________ to Lhasa.
| A．Qinghai Lake | B．Xining | C．Kunlun Mountain |
| A．windows | B．toilets | C．sockets |
| A．氧气面罩 | B．饮水机 | C．果皮箱 |
| A．flying to Tibet is impossible |
| B．taking a train to Lhasa causes a lot of trouble |
| C．the train trip to Tibet is popular with travellers |
| A．Tibet-Roof of the World | B．Beautiful Views in Tibet | C．Magic Train to Magic Tibet |
4 . Hiking (徒步) is good for students. They can be free from school and their homework. They can also enjoy beautiful nature, play with friends or family and so on. If you want to go for a hike, the following points are useful to you.
First, the weather must be fine. Fine weather is the most important for a happy hike. If the weather is fine, you can do many things, like riding horses, riding a bike and swimming in the river.
Second, go with the people you like. If you go hiking with the people you don’t like, you won’t have a great time. So, find the person who has the same interest as you.
Third, find the right place. Different people have different ideas about the places. For me, I’d like to go to the beach for a hike. I like to walk along the beach, listen to the sound of the sea and watch children playing.
Lastly, prepare well before going hiking. To have a nice hike, you must have comfortable shoes, enough water and some food.
1. Why is hiking good for children from the passage?| A．Because they can make more friends. |
| B．Because they can learn more things. |
| C．Because they can enjoy beautiful nature. |
| A．Five. | B．Four. | C．Three. |
| A．Weather. | B．Friends. | C．Places. |
| A．if you go hiking with the people you don’t like, you’ll have a great time. |
| B．you can do many things during a hike |
| C．you should prepare well before hiking |
A． | B． | C． |
What will our life be like in 50 years? No one knows the answer exactly (确切地), but we are sure that it will be very different from the life today. My brother Jill White makes some predictions.
First, people will have less work to do, and robots will do most work. People will use robots to make cars, do the housework, look after sick people and teach students.
Second, cars will become very small and computers will control (控制) their speed.
Third, people will be able to live in the sea, on the moon or on Mars.
Finally, water shortage will become one of the most serious problems.
| A．The earth won’t be crowded or noisy. |
| B．People will spend most of their time playing sports and traveling. |
| C．There will be more cars and pollution. |
| D．Here are some of his ideas. |
| E．If people don’t save water now, there will be water wars in 50 years. |
| F．So there will be fewer accidents on the road. |
| G．People can make more robots to work for us. |
6 . Nowadays robots are going into many fields of human beings. They can do different tasks and finish them well. They bring great convenience to people. Here are four different kinds of robots below. See what is perfect for you.
| Robot Alexander Price: ￥9,900 per robot. Alexander is 2.32 m and has a handsome face. He was designed (设计) in China. He helps make cars and does simple jobs over and over again. Fewer people will do such boring jobs, but Alexander will never get bored. | Robot Joanna Price: ￥10,100 per robot. Joanna is a middle-aged lady who is 1.67 m, was designed in India. Joanna is nice and acts like a lovely housewife. She does lots of housework, such as cooking, washing and keeping the house clean and tidy. |
| Robot Susan Price:￥13,700 per robot. Only 1.10 m. Susan is a pretty girl who comes from France. She can sing many songs and dance to music. If you’re tired from study and work, Susan will tell you funny stories and keep you laughing a lot. | Robot Charles Price: ￥9,760 per robot. A snake-shaped robot, was designed in Australia, less than 1.00 meter long. If buildings fall down with people inside, Robot Charles can help look for people under the buildings. |
| A．1.67 meters | B．2.32 meters | C．1.10 meters |
| A．help make cars | B．tell you funny stories | C．do boring jobs |
| A．Robot Alexander | B．Robot Charles | C．Robot Susan |
| A．All the robots look like human beings. |
| B．All the robots were designed in Asian countries. |
| C．Robot Alexander can do boring and simple jobs. |
| A．a science newspaper | B．a story book | C．a geography report |
7 . China is a great country with the largest population in the world. In order to solve the population problem, our government carried out one-child policy (政策) before. When it is carried out for some time, many people not only see its advantages but also disadvantages.
From 2016, two-child policy is put into effect. In my opinion, two-child policy is good. First of all, two-child policy is the gift for some only child. For some families, maybe the parents are only child and they can also have only child. Besides the loneliness of their child, when their child grows up and they grow older, their child marry an only child girl, the burden (负担) on their child and his wife is too heavy. Their child and his wife have to take care of two couples (夫妇). Usually, a young couple looking after an old couple is a little difficult. But if their parents have two children, they can share the burden of taking care of their parents. It would be much better. Secondly, two-child policy can guarantee (保证) the number of Chinese population.
All in all, one-child policy has been out of date. And two-child policy is needed and necessary. It can solve the problems of nowadays and the future.
1. Which country has the largest population in the world?| A．America. | B．China. | C．Britain. |
| A．实行 | B．取消 | C．禁止 |
| A．take care of two old couples. |
| B．solve the population problem. |
| C．share the burden of taking care of their parents. |
| A．Every family has two children in China now. |
| B．It’s easy for a young couple to look after an old couple. |
| C．One-child policy has its advantages and disadvantages. |
| A．Two-child policy is needed and necessary. |
| B．Our government carried out one-child policy. |
| C．Two-child policy is the gift for some only child. |
8 . What are you going to do if you are in a burning house? How will you escape (逃走)? Do you know how to save yourself? Please read the following passage.
Escaping a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save your life. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family, such as stairways and fire escapes, but not lifts.
From the lower floors of the buildings, escaping through windows is possible. You have to learn the best way of leaving by windows with the least chance of serious hurt.
The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. It is about the height of an average man. Of course, it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building.
Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed, or smoke and fire may be drawn into the room. Keep the window open and keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may leak (渗) into the room.
On a second or third floor, the best windows for escape are those that open onto a roof. From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. Dropping onto cement (水泥) might end in injury. Bushes (灌木丛) and grass can help to break a fall.
1. It is important to ________ during a fire.| A．put out the fire in the burning house |
| B．keep the door closed |
| C．know the ways to escape the fire |
| A．if you have a long rope (绳子) |
| B．if you live on a lower floor |
| C．if there are some bushes on the ground |
| A．using a lift to come down at once |
| B．going down through stairways |
| C．escaping from the windows that open onto a roof |
| A．you can get fresh air | B．you can call for help | C．you can easily jump off |
| A．Waiting for Help |
| B．Saving Yourself in the Burning House |
| C．Escaping from the Windows |
9 . If you like reading fairy tales (童话故事), do not miss the book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (《爱德华的奇妙之旅》).
It is a famous story by an American writer Kate DiCamilo in 2006.
People, the young and the old, love this book. And it’s so popular that it is one of the “Top 100 Books for Children” in the US.
The story is about a journey of a china rabbit (瓷兔子) called Edward. He lives with his ten-year-old owner (主人) named Abilene. Abilene loves him very much but Edward doesn’t love her. During a holiday on a ship, Edward is lost. After spending 297 days in the sea, he reaches a beach and a man takes him home. Then Edward travels from one place to another, meeting many people. His name keeps changing, such as Susie and Maloney. Soon he begins to miss Abilene and wait for her. One day Edward falls into pieces. Someone repairs (修理) it and sells it in the market. Many years later, Abilene and her daughter come to the market and take Edward home. Finally Edward is with his owner again.
There are many pictures in the book, so we can follow Edward’s journey easily.
You can learn that Edward learns love and never stops waiting for Abilene. This is why they meet each other at the end of the story. The warm. and sweet story will make you know more about love.
根据文章内容，给下列的问题选择最佳选项。
1. Who wrote The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane?
| A．Edward Tulane | B．Kate DiCamilo | C．Abilene |
| A．Because it is a fairy tale. |
| B．Because it shows Kate’s story in a beautiful way. |
| C．Because people, young or old, love the book. |
| A．On a ship. | B．In his home. | C．In the sea. |
| A．At first, Edward and Abilen e love each other. |
| B．Edward’s name keeps changing during his journey. |
| C．Nobody repairs Edward when he is in pieces. |
| A．Health. | B．Kindness. | C．Love. |
10 . American schools are quite different from those in China. In America, at the beginning of the term, students must choose their subjects and teachers first.
Choosing is very important for your scores in America. So at the first term, don’t choose too many subjects, or you’ll feel very tired. Then you have to ask for some teaching plans. There is some information about subjects, timetables, scores and textbooks. At the same time, you must choose the teachers. Different teachers have different teaching methods. If the teacher is called “killer” by the last grade, many students won’t choose him, because this kind of teacher will leave too much homework, too many exams and give too low scores.
There is another thing after you choose the subjects and the teachers. How to buy textbooks makes each student feel hard. The textbooks in America are very expensive. Each one is about $30—$50. In order to save money, many students buy some used textbooks, and some students usually borrow textbooks from the school library.
In class, discussing is very important. The teacher encourages you to ask questions or show your own ideas. They don’t usually ask you to sit well. Instead, they allow you to sit or stand everywhere you like.
1. What do American students must do first at the beginning of the term?| A．Choose their subjects and teachers. |
| B．Ask for some teaching plans. |
| C．Take some important subjects. |
| A．subjects | B．timetables | C．price |
| A．The teacher leaves too much homework. |
| B．The teacher gives high scores. |
| C．The teacher leaves too many exams. |
| A．Everywhere. | B．In the front. | C．In the back. |
| A．the Differences between American and Chinese schools |
| B．American schools |
| C．the Differences between American and Chinese students |
