1 . What do the following animals have in common? Pandas, tigers, whales, lions and camels? They are all in danger! Animals are in danger for many reasons. Sadly, the human activity is the main one.
Excessive (过度的) hunting: For centuries, humans have hunted elephants for their tusks (长牙), killed tigers for their fur, and caught many other animals for meat.
Human migration (人类迁徙): In 1505, Europeans discovered a beautiful island in the Indian Ocean named Mauritius. They brought dogs, pigs, monkeys, and rats with them. It was bad news for dodo birds. They did not have any natural enemies before. They picked up fruits falling down from trees and built their houses on the ground. Shortly after humans came, dodo birds were in big trouble—man killed them for their meat, and those animals broke their homes and ate their food. The number of dodo birds became less and less and then this kind of bird was extinct. The last dodo bird was killed in 1681.
Nature remaking: People cut down forest for farming and houses and build dams (水库) to make sure that they have enough water to use. When people are remaking nature to make their lives comfortable, the land for animals to live on becomes less and less.
1. Pandas, tigers, whales, lions and camels are all ________ according to Paragraph 1.| A．animals in danger | B．dangerous animals |
| C．useful animals | D．animals living everywhere |
| A．积极的 | B．增加的 | C．灭绝的 | D．再生的 |
| A．High temperature. | B．Human activities. |
| C．Water shortage. | D．Serious illnesses. |
| A．How can people protect wild animals? | B．Why are some animals in danger? |
| C．When can people stop excessive hunting? | D．Where can people see dodo birds again? |
2 . As a successful example of the development of science and technology, the Internet has a great influence on people’s lives. It has changed the way we work, the way we communicate with each other, the way we shop and the way we learn. Here, I list some of the influences of the Internet.
Information about everything is available (可获得的) now.
With the help of search engines (SE) like Baidu and Google, information about almost everything can be found easily. The information on the Internet isn’t always right, but it makes us know more knowledge about a lot of different things than before.
Software (软件) in the computer makes work more efficient (高效率的).
In the computer, there are many kinds of software. People can use these kinds of software to do many things, such as working, studying, shopping and communicating with each other. With the help of the software, people can learn many new skills and work in a more efficient way.
Online learning saves people lots of time.
More and more people are choosing to study online these days. It is freer for them to study online than go to classes. They can study anytime and anywhere with the help of the Internet. And some people also find that studying online is much easier than going to classes.
1. The writer thinks the Internet has changed the way we________.a. work b. sleep c. communicate d. study e. shop
| A．bcde | B．abed | C．abde | D．acde |
| A．Two. | B．One. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．The Internet only influences the way of people working. |
| B．The information on the Internet is not always right. |
| C．People can use all the software on the Internet for free. |
| D．Fewer and fewer people choose to study online nowadays. |
In summer, many of us like spending time around areas of water. However, life is full of the unexpected. If you see someone in trouble in the water, do you know what the best way to help them is?
I have taken my lifesaving course for three years. We meet at our center every Saturday.
I believe that I can help others when they fall into the water, but I’m nervous about who could save me.
Lifesaving course
A lifesaving course teaches you what to do if there’s danger in the water. It shows you how to help a person and how to be safe when you are around water. It teaches you helpful skills such as first aid and how to use open-water throw bags and life rings. It doesn’t matter how old you are.
Here is some lifesaving basic advice about water safety. First, when around water, “stop and think” before going into water. Second, always “stay together” with friends or family and swim at a lifeguarded (救生员的) place. Third, in open-water areas shout loudly to ask others to help and throw a floating object (漂浮的物品) for the person to hold onto. Fourth, if you are the person in trouble, keep your cool, float on your back and call for help loudly.
1. How long has Mary taken a lifesaving course?She has taken a lifesaving course
2. How many pieces of advice are there in the text?
There are
3. If your friend falls into the open-water areas by accident, what objects can you throw to him or her? （Please list two examples）
4. Which English word means “出乎意料的” in the text?
It is“
5. As a teenager, do you want to take lifesaving courses? Why or why not?
4 . In a school garden in Xi’an, the roles of students are not the same as before. Here, students do the teaching.
“This is our vegetable area,” Wu Nan, a student from Grade 8, tells a visitor, “We have grown many kinds of vegetables.”
“Look! These are tomatoes” another student adds, “and those are carrots...”
The two students have been working in the garden since 2021. They are part of their school’s gardening program. Actually, most schools in Xi’an have their own gardens, where students harvest (收割) their special “schoolwork”.
In the gardens, students work in teams with the help of their teachers. They finish all the important steps by themselves. For example, team members study what to grow. Then they discuss and plan their gardens. They plant seeds (种子), pull grass and water their plants. Some students also grow oranges and apples by themselves. In autumn, they harvest their “schoolwork”—all kinds of fruits and vegetables!
School gardens provide ideas for classes, too. For example, students study the plants they grow in science classes. Math becomes a useful tool for planning the garden. Studies have shown that schools gardening programs help students do better in school.
Schools’ gardening programs offer learning experiences as well as fun. Young gardeners can practice skills that are useful for all their lives. They’ve had fun working together as a team and learned how to work together.
1. What do the underlined words “pull grass” mean in Paragraph 5?| A．Plant the grass. | B．Water the grass. |
| C．Clean up the grass. | D．Cook the grass. |
| A．History | B．Science | C．Math | D．Biology |
① work all by himself ② practice useful skills
③ learn to work with others ④ get learning experiences and fun
| A．②③④ | B．①②③ | C．①③④ | D．①②③④ |
5 . In some western countries, many children do chores to get some money. They usually start to do chores when they are ten years old.
School students have to do homework and study for tests. They don’t have too much free time from Monday to Friday, so they often do chores on Saturdays and Sundays.
Young kids only do easy chores. So they don’t get much money. But that’s enough. Many of them only want to buy candies. Because candies are cheap! What they can often help is to do the dishes, sweep the floor, or feed the pets.
When they get older, they want to buy more and more things. They want things that are more expensive than candies. So they have to work harder! They often help their parents wash the car, cut the grass, or cook meals.
Some jobs are a good way for kids to learn new things. For example, they can learn how to cook. Of course, their parents help them at first.
1. Why do many children do chores in some western countries?| A．Because their parents ask them to do so. |
| B．Because they want to get some money. |
| C．Because doing chores is their homework. |
| D．Because they like to do chores very much. |
| A．A schoolbag. | B．A pair of sports shoes. |
| C．Some candies. | D．A bicycle. |
| A．How children in western countries find jobs. |
| B．When children in western countries do chores. |
| C．What subjects children in western countries study. |
| D．How children in western countries get pocket money. |
6 . Falling asleep in class is still common among students. Why do students sometimes fall asleep in class?
A main reason is short of sleep. However, there are also reasons for getting too little sleep. Homework is necessary for most students, one that can take three to four hours every night. And a student who wants to be able to take part in any activity besides homework must stay up late. Club activities, sports, computer-game playing, and TV viewing, for example, all make students have less time for both homework and sleep.
Physical problems are another reason that can have students to fall asleep in class. For example, insomnia (失眠) may keep a student tired during class hours. It is a serious problem that may need medical attention.
The effects (影响) of falling asleep in class can be quite serious. First of all, sleeping in class is not a good way to endear (使……受喜爱) yourself to teachers. Secondly, it is highly possible that other students may make jokes about those who sleep in class. However, the worst effect of sleeping in class is missing important points. In the long run, sleepers may end up with failing classes.
Since students are probably not going to deal with the problem, falling asleep in class will probably go on. It will continue until more students find a way to balance (平衡) their personal and social lives with school and work, while still finding enough time to sleep.
1. _________ is necessary for most students.| A．Homework | B．Club activities | C．Sports | D．Watching TV |
| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．5 |
| A．从长远来看 | B．的确 | C．长时间跑步 | D．然而 |
| A．A main reason of falling asleep in class is short of sleep. |
| B．A student needs three to four hours every night to do homework. |
| C．The effects of falling asleep in class can be not serious. |
| D．If students don’t deal with the problem, falling asleep in class will probably go on. |
Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve lies in Zhouzhi County, Shanxi Province, China. The reserve mainly protects rare (稀有的) animals such as the golden monkey and their living places, the mixed forests above 1,500 meters. There are about 1,500 golden monkeys living there, making it the area with the largest number of golden monkeys in China. That’s why the reserve is known as “the hometown of golden monkeys”.
There are many interesting facts about golden monkeys. For example, they may communicate with each other in their “language”. When a mother calls “Jiajia”, she is telling her baby an enemy is probably coming. When a baby says “Ai ai”, he or she may be greeting others. When golden monkeys shout “Wu wu” or “Wo wo”, they may be happy or angry. Their habits, many of which are similar to us, are also interesting. They mainly eat plants, fruits and vegetables like people. They would also like to protect their family members or friends.
At the same time, golden monkeys are important for the forest ecosystem (生态系统), so in addition to setting up reserves to protect them, we also need to do what we can to protect them.
The hard work of a photographer in Xi’an named Zhang Qiang, truly deserves (值得) our attention and praise. Walking in the Qinling Mountains, he uses his camera to tell the story of the living conditions and ecology of golden monkeys for years. Years of experience in wildlife photography offers Zhang Qiang a clearer understanding of the relationship between humans and nature.
“I always hope that more people can see the living conditions of wild animals through the photos. I also want the world to see the efforts made by my hometown and even the whole of China for ecological protection, and let more people connect with nature through images, so that all this will become more meaningful,” Zhang Qiang said.
1. Why is Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve called “the hometown of golden monkeys”?| A．Because it has a perfect forest for golden monkeys. |
| B．Because it has the largest population of golden monkeys in China. |
| C．Because it is 1,500 meters above sea level. |
| D．Because it can provide fruits and vegetables for monkeys. |
| A．giving the baby food | B．angry with her baby |
| C．warning her baby | D．greeting her baby |
| A．polite and friendly | B．shy and hard-working |
| C．kind and humorous | D．helpful and nature-loving |
| A．A nature magazine. | B．A music website. | C．A travel guide. | D．A storybook. |
In Shanghai, when people throw away (扔掉) wet waste, they must take the wet waste (mainly food waste) out of the rubbish bag first. Then, they throw the rubbish bag into another trashcan (垃圾桶). This is not easy to do.
Shi Yuan is a 14-year-old student from Shanghai Wenlai Middle School. One rainy day in May, 2019, when he was throwing away wet waste, he got food waste all over his trousers. Then, he decided to do something about this. He made a special rubbish bag for wet waste. The bag has a band of adhesive tape (黏胶带). When one end of the tape is open, the bag turns upside down by itself. Then, people can easily throw wet waste into the trashcan. Shi’s idea won him a prize in the Shanghai Adolescents Science & Technology Innovation Contest. So far, he has sold over 2 million bags online. And on May 4, 2020, he began to sell his bags in 11 supermarkets in Shanghai.
“Like many other kids, I’m also busy with homework and I like to play. The only difference is that I like to find ways to make life easier,” Shi said.
1. What do people need to do first before throwing away wet waste?They need to
2. What does Shi Yuan do?
He is
3. What did Shi decide to do when he got food waste all over his trousers?
He decided to make
4. Where did Shi sell the bags?
He sold them online and
5. What is the difference between Shi and other kids?
The difference between Shi and other kids is that
9 . It is necessary to share your feelings with others. Sharing your feelings helps you to get closer to people you care about and who care about you, like your parents or teachers.
Sometimes it can be really hard not to tell anyone that you’re feeling sad, worried, or upset. Don’t keep feelings locked inside. If that, it can even make you feel sick!
But if you talk with someone who cares for you, like your mom or dad, you will not be all alone with your problems or worries. It doesn’t mean your problems and worries go off, but at least someone else knows what your trouble is and can help you find ways to do with it.
If the person doesn’t understand what you mean right away, try explaining it in a different way or give an example that has something to do with you. Of course, there are many ways for you to speak up your feelings. If you think you’ll have trouble saying what’s on your mind, write it down on a piece of paper.
Some of us, just like some adults, are more private (有隐私的) than others. That means some people will feel shy about sharing their feelings. A kid doesn’t have to share every feeling he or she has, but it is important to share feelings when a kid needs help.
1. What does the underlined sentence “Don’t keep feelings locked inside” mean?| A．Don’t tell anything to others. | B．Don’t care about what others think. |
| C．Don’t keep your feelings to yourself. | D．You have to stay inside and think it over. |
| A．Teenagers are more private than adults. |
| B．Worrying too much even makes you feel sick. |
| C．There are many ways to speak up your feelings. |
| D．Sharing your feelings makes you closer to people. |
| A．They will laugh at you. |
| B．They will share their feelings with you. |
| C．They will tell others about your worries. |
| D．They will help you find ways to solve them. |
| A．the parents | B．the teenagers | C．the teachers | D．the adults |
There are 24 solar terms (节气) in China, and the Grain Rain (谷雨) is one of them. It falls on April 19 this year.
This solar term is called the Grain Rain because it’s known for “rain”. From its name, we can guess it means a time of more rain. So if you go out in the next two weeks, you may need to bring an umbrella with you.
But this is a great time for planting crops. If you miss the time for planting during the Grain Rain, you’ll feel sorry later. So maybe you can try to plant some flowers or vegetables in your garden. When the spring rain falls, farmers begin to grow crops. Farmers often say, “Spring rain is as precious (珍贵的) as oil.” It brings farmers hope for a good year ahead.
There are also many interesting customs (习俗) during the Grain Rain. In the northern part of China, people like to eat Chinese toon. In the southern part of China, people pick the tea leaves during the time. People call them Grain Rain tea. It’s known for its freshness and sweet smell.
1. What does the underlined “It” refer to (指的是)?It refers to
2. What does Grain Rain mean?
It means
3. How long does the Grain Rain last?
It lasts
4. When do farmers begin to grow crops?
They begin to grow crops when
5. Why is Grain Rain tea known?
Because of its
