1 . What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow? We usually know it by watching the weather report. In fact, we can also know it by looking at nature.
Do you want to know how hot it is outside? Listen to a cricket(蟋蟀)! The more it sings in a minute, the hotter it is.
Spiders(蜘蛛)can help predict cold weather. If you find a lot of spiderwebs(蜘蛛网)inside your house, it means it might get cold soon. Spiders go indoors when the weather is cool, so be careful to look out for them in the dark corners of your home!
Pine cones(松果)can tell if dry weather is coming. Pine cones open their scales (鳞片)when the weather gets very dry. They do this to scatter their seeds(传播种子). When the air is a little wet, they close up to keep their seeds dry. Pine seeds travel by wind, so they have to stay as dry and light as possible.
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1. What does it mean if you find a lot of spiderwebs at home?
| A．It means the weather will be hot. |
| B．It means the weather will be cold. |
| C．It means the weather will be snowy. |
| A．Pine cones. | B．Crickets. | C．Spiders. |
| A．Because they travel by wind. |
| B．Because they predict the weather. |
| C．Because they can fly. |
A． | B． | C． |
| A．Culture. | B．Health. | C．Nature. |
Chinese children are weak in reading because they read much less than what they should do. Although Chinese parents try their best to send their children to all kinds of after school classes, they give no attention to children’s reading ability.
The parents are ready to spend a lot of money on children’s education. Most Chinese families spent more than 30% of their income(收入) on education. And the number is still growing, But spending on children’s books is even less than that on toys and clothing. A survey shows that 58% of Chinese parents spend more than 30 yuan on their children’s reading every month.
Parents’ neglect(忽视) of the importance of reading has badly affected their children’s reading ability. Parents should encourage their children to read widely and help them choose excellent books as many as possible, so that they can improve their reading ability day by day.
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1. Why are Chinese children weak in reading?
2. How much did most Chinese families spend on education?
3. What should parents do if they want their children to improve their reading ability?
4. The underline word “they” refers to
5. Do you enjoy reading? What do you think of it?
3 . Now more and more people like taking photos of the food before they eat it. Scientists say that makes food taste more delicious.
Do you take photos of your food before having a meal? If your answer is “Yes”, now there is a piece of good news for you. The world’s first pay-by-photo restaurant Soho’s Picture House, opened in Britain in May 2015. People could pay for their meals by uploading photos of their food.
If customers(顾客) send photos of the food to Twitter(推特) or Facebook(脸书), they needn’t pay for the food. There is also a photo expert(专家) in the restaurant. She will help customers take better photos of their food.
According to the research, more than half of people always take photos of their meals. The activity is a part of the “Food for life” project of the restaurant. It aims(目的) to show real food and the way people behave(表现) at meal time.
1. Soho’s Picture House is a ________.| A．photo | B．restaurant | C．customer |
| A．购物 | B．下载 | C．上传 |
| A．show the way people behave at meal time |
| B．help more people take more beautiful photos |
| C．help people know how to eat healthily |
| A．Good news | B．Photo of food | C．Pay by photos |
4 . Friends are very important in our everyday life. Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Certainly, sometimes we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are just the same. Friends sometimes don’t get on well. That doesn’t mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will make it up and become friends again.
Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much but we can call them or write to them. We can also make new friends. It is encouraging to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.
There’s more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than people who don’t. Why? Friends can make us feel happy. Being happy helps you stay well. If someone cares about you, you will take better care of yourself.
1. People often feels ________ if they have no good friends.| A．happy | B．sad | C．lonely |
| A．often feel lonely | B．like to feel close to each other | C．often move away |
| A．stay alone | B．are angry with them | C．move away |
| A．no longer love them | B．don’t get on well | C．can call them or write to them |
| A．will live happily | B．will have more good news | C．needn’t make new friends |
5 . For many Americans, baseball is not just a kind of sport. It makes them think of hot dogs, cold beers and sunny afternoons. Baseball is the game between fathers and sons. They practice catching balls with each other on lawns(草坪) and in parks. A father’s favorite team becomes his son’s. Grandfathers talk to their grandsons about games played long ago.
Many American kids collect baseball cards. There are pictures of their favorite players on the cards. At school, kids talk about the players on the cards. If they like each other’s baseball cards, they often trade them just like they trade their lunches.
Baseball players are called “the boys of summer”, because people like playing the sport mostly in warm months. You don’t need to be of a certain size or shape to play baseball. You don’t have to be as tall as a basketball player or as strong as a football player. When you want to have fun, you can just take part in it.
Baseball is not a fast-paced(快节奏的) game like basketball. People play baseball in a fun and safe way. So when you go to watch a baseball game, there’s time for you to relax, talk and make friends with other people.
1. Why do baseball make American people think of hot dogs, cold beers and sunny afternoons?| A．Because it’s as cheap as those things. |
| B．Because it’s a symbol of men. |
| C．Because it’s part of their life. |
| A．交换 | B．私藏 | C．研究 |
| A．spring | B．summer | C．winter |
| A．Kids put their own photos on the baseball cards. |
| B．Baseball should be played as fast as basketball. |
| C．Americans play baseball just want to have fun. |
| A．how well Americans play baseball |
| B．how popular baseball is in America |
| C．how important it is to play baseball |
6 . Children know that summer is probably the most fun of all seasons. However, experts say it is also the most dangerous, especially for children aged 14 and under. In its first study of children’s safety in the US, the National Safe Kids Campaign (NSKC) found that nearly half of the accidents even deaths(死亡) among children happened in summer.
Experts are not surprised by the study’s results. They always know summer is a dangerous season for children. During the summer, children are out of school and spend more time outdoors. They might get into an accident or get hurt. “While we encourage children to be active and spend more time outdoors, they need to understand the importance of safety,” said Everett Koop, an expert of the NSKC.
To help children stay safe, the NSKC started a “Make it a Safe Kids Summer” campaign during National Safe Kids Week, from May 5 through May 12. Here are some important summer safety tips from the NSKC:
●Make sure there is an adult(成年人) around when you decide to go swimming.
●Wear a life jacket when on a boat or doing water sports.
●Following all traffic rules.
●Don’t meet e-pals(网友) alone.
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1. Nearly ________ of the accidents even deaths among children happened in summer.| A．30% | B．50% | C．70% |
| A．children are too young to look after themselves |
| B．few children understand the importance of safety |
| C．children have more chances to stay outdoors in summer |
| A．do more sports to keep healthy | B．spend less time online | C．learn safety tips |
| A．Better not go out if the weather is bad |
| B．You mustn’t stay up late at night |
| C．Try not to eat unhealthy food |
| A．A Happy Summer Holiday | B．Safety Rules for Summer | C．National Safe Kids Week |
7 . New York is a very large city with 8 million people. How do so many people move about the city on their way to work and school? So, we should know something about its transport(交通). In New York you can travel about the city by underground, bus, taxi and car.
The underground runs on the railroad lines under the city. Traveling by underground is the fastest way to get around the city. The second way to travel around the city is by bus. It’s a slower way to travel. This is because the bus moves in road traffic which is often heavy.
You can also travel around the city by taxi. This is the most expensive way, but the taxi will take you to the very place you wish to go to. If traffic is heavy, the taxi will be slow.
During the mornings and afternoons, there is the “rush hour”. This is the time when the traffic is very heavy with people going to and from work. The last way to get around New York is using your own car. However, it’s not easy for you to drive, especially when you are driving in the “rush hour”. The best time to travel around the city is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. because it isn’t “rush hour”.
1. How many ways of traveling around the city are mentioned in the passage?| A．Two | B．Three | C．Four |
| A．by subway | B．by taxi | C．by bus |
| A．比赛中的冲刺时刻 | B．一小时内所跑的路程 | C．(上下班)交通高峰 |
| A．From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. | B．From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | C．From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| A．there is no “rush hour” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| B．the traffic is heavy at noon |
| C．most people have lunch at home |
8 . If you go into the forest with your friends, stay with them. If you don’t, you may get lost. What should you do if you really get lost? You should sit down and stay where you are. You mustn’t try to find your friends. Let them find you. If you want your friends to find you, you need to stay in one place. You can also shout three times. Then stop. Then shout three times again. Keep up shouting. Always three times together. When people hear you, they will know that you need help and where you are.
If you don’t think that you can get help before night comes, you should make a little house with some small trees and branches( 树枝)or something else. And make yourself a bed with leaves and grass.
When you need some water and you have to leave your little house to look for it, don’t just walk away. Leave small branches or something else on the way and then you can find your way.
1. If you get lost in the forest, you should ________.| A．try to find your friends | B．stay where you are | C．walk around the forest |
| A．shout loudly | B．look for friends everywhere | C．make a house with something |
| A．someone needs help | B．a bear is coming | C．someone gets injured |
| A．cut down some trees | B．make another house | C．leave branches on the way |
| A．Travel in the Forest | B．Spend a Night in the Forest | C．What to Do When Lost in the Forest |
Many animals have tails（尾巴）. They use their tails to do many different things. Some animals use their tails as flyswatters（苍蝇拍）. Have you ever seen a cow shake its tail back and forth? It’s driving away the flies. Horses also use their tails in the same way.
Some animals hang by their tails. Monkeys often do this. Then they can use all four of their paws for other things, such as eating. Monkeys use their tails as a “hanger”, which can help them hang in the trees and climb trees. Animals that live in the water use their tails to help them swim. A fish uses its tail from side to side. A kangaroo（袋鼠）has a large, useful tail. It’s like a chair. The kangaroo stands on its tail to rest. It helps the kangaroo stand well. The tail is also good for landing. This is important because an adult kangaroo can jump as far as 15 feet at a time. A fox has a big tail. This is a good tail to have on cold nights. The fox can put its tail over its nose and paws while it sleeps. The tail can keep the fox warm.
Some animals don’t keep their tails with them at all times. If their enemies（敌人）catch them, their tails will break off（折断）. Don’t worry. They will soon grow a new tail. How amazing（令人惊异的）it is!
1. A tail can help a kangaroo ________.| A．rest and stand well | B．keep warm on cold nights | C．jump as high as they can |
| A．the tails seem to be amazing |
| B．their enemies catch them |
| C．they can keep their tails well |
| A．a cow | B．a cow, a horse | C．a cow, a horse and flies |
| A．15 feet | B．14 feet | C．10 feet |
| A．How Animals Use Their Tails |
| B．Tails Help Animals to Catch Things |
| C．Animals are Amazing |
10 . Reviewing (复习) is an important part of study. It helps you remember what you have learned. The best way to do this is to review every school day. Here is some advice on how to review well.
Find your place.
It is very important to find a right place. Somewhere you feel most comfortable works best. It should also be a quiet place. That helps you put all your heart (心) into your review work.
Take your time.
It’s a good idea to make reviewing part of your study plan. Don’t review for too long. Make sure that you review for no more than two hours at a time, and that you take breaks every half an hour or so. This will keep you fresh and able to take in information.
Stay organised (有条理的).
It can be very helpful to stay organised. If you take notes, organise them by subject or time. That way, when you prepare for an exam, you can easily find the right notes to help you.
Check your progress (进展).
At the end of each review, check your notes carefully. It can help you know how much you have reviewed and understood. You could also use review cards to record (记录) your review progress.
1. What’s the best way to remember what you have learned?2. 将文中划线的英语句子译成汉语。
3. The underlined word “them” refer to (指)
4. What can you do at the end of each review ?
5. How many pieces of advice does the writer give?
