1 . Recently, an online video maker Jiang Wei used AI technology to “talk to” the greatest poet Li Bai in his video, he asked Li Bai how he became the greatest poet in history. He also told Li Bai about the movie “The Longest Day in Chang’an”. After that, he shared this experience on the Internet and some students showed their own ideas online.
I think using AI to talk with people who lived in the past is fantastic. It gives people a way to know about the life in the past. What’s more, when talking with them, we may get some encouragement and hope so that we can improve ourselves.
—Xin Chengji, 14, boy
For me, if we could use Al to make a call with some loved ones who died, it would be really meaningful. I think this idea is great because I really miss my grandma and want to talk with her again.
—Shi Kejiaer, 15, girl
The idea may sound great, but in fact, the person we talk with through AI could never be the real person. The talk is made up! So I think it’s meaningless.
—Zhang Qingwen, 14, boy
1. What’s the name of the movie that Jiang Wei told Li Bai?It’s
2. How many good points does Xin Chengji give?
He gives
3. Why does Shi Kejiaer think the idea is great?
Because she wants to
4. What does Zhang Qingwen think of the idea?
He thinks it is
5. If you have a chance to talk to a poet in the Tang Dynasty except Li Bai through AI, who do you want to talk to?
I want to talk to
2 . Suppose you want to write the sentence: “I must run or I’ll miss the last bus”. You are not fully satisfied with it because the word “run” is not enough to describe how hurried you felt at that moment. But where can you find a more suitable word? In a situation like this, you might need a thesaurus (同义词典). It can help you find the most suitable word to express your ideas. As for the sentence above, “fly” might be a better choice than “run”: “I must fly or I’ll miss the last bus”. With the help of a thesaurus, you can easily improve your writing.
However, you must be careful when you are using a thesaurus. Very few words are freely interchangeable (可互换的). Take the word “good” as an example. If you look up “good” in a thesaurus, you will get words like “superb” and “acceptable”. However, “a good meal” is different from “a superb meal” or “an acceptable meal”. “A superb meal” is far better than you would have expected. “An acceptable meal” is not bad, but it’s not good enough.
Just as Mark Twain once put it, “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug (虫).” You’d better have an English dictionary on hand whenever you are using a thesaurus. Carefully study a word before you use it in your writing.
Using different words to get your point across will make your writing more interesting. It will also help you communicate with your listeners more clearly. As long as you use it properly, a thesaurus can be a great tool.
1. There are ________ words mentioned in the picture having the same meaning as “delicious”.| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
| A．Good > superb > acceptable. | B．Superb > good > acceptable. |
| C．Acceptable > superb > good. | D．Superb > acceptable > good. |
| A．The dictionary. | B．The thesaurus. | C．The sentence. | D．The word. |
| A．encourage people to use the right words |
| B．call on people to read more passages |
| C．teach people how to improve their English |
| D．introduce some methods to learn new words |
3 . How much do you know about the food in your hometown? No.1 Secondary School from Chengdu asked its students to do something different with the food.
Lin Tingyue, 14, traveled with her dad in western Sichuan during 2022 summer holiday. She tasted so many delicious foods along the way. So she drew a food map. There is mutton, beef and bread pieces in soup in Dawu, diced pork in the pot in Hailuogou and more. Her favorite dish is the fish hot pot in Ya’an.When she finished eating the fish, she got a gift from the restaurant: a fish bone sword(鱼骨剑) which is believed to be able to drive away bad luck! “After drawing the map, I felt proud of my hometown and its food culture!” Lin said.
Another student, 14-year-old Tang Zihan, made Paocai. He put in carrots, apples and pears together. Then he boiled them with sugar, salt and wine. Finally, he put all these things into three pots. People say Paocai can be unhealthy because there is nitrite (亚硝酸盐) in them. So Tang tried three different ways of fermentation (发酵法): using DVS (发酵剂) , recycled pickle water (老窖水) and natural fermentation. It turns out that the pot with recycled pickle water is the best! It has the least nitrite in the first days and tastes better than the other two!
Do you have any special experiences with the food in your hometown? If you do, why not share with our readers!
1. How does the writer lead into the topic of the passage?| A．By sharing reasons. | B．By asking a question. |
| C．By giving an example. | D．By listing numbers. |
| A．She traveled with her mother in western Sichuan. |
| B．She didn't draw any food about Dawu. |
| C．She likes the fish hot pot in Ya'an best. |
| D．She got a fish from a restaurant. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
We all know that health is very important to everyone. We have the World Health Day (世界卫生日) on April 7th. But do you know how to keep healthy? Here are some ways.
First, you should eat healthy food. Usually, there isn’t much nutrition (营养) in white food, such as bread and sugar. But food in bright colors like red, yellow and purple is good for us, such as the tomatoes, carrots and strawberries. We need to eat food in different colors every day.
Second, playing sports is good for our health. Because it is relaxing. We can take walks after dinner. We can play ping-pong or soccer. We need to do sports every day.
Third, being happy can make us healthy, too. When we are not happy, we can try to talk to our friends.
Remember to smile often and be happy.
1. When is the World Health Day?It’s on
2. How many ways are mentioned (提及) to keep healthy?
There are
3. Do we need to eat food in different colors?
4. Why is playing sports good for our health?
Because it is
5. What can we try to do when we are not happy?
We can try to
Do you know how the name “sandwich” came? The first sandwich seemed to appear in 100 years B.C. However, its name was not “sandwich” then. It got its name in 1726. At that time, John Montague was the fourth Earl (伯爵) of Sandwich. He loved playing cards. He spent days and nights playing. And he kept asking for bread, cheese and meat. Because he kept the cards in one hand, he had to use the other one to eat. Later he got an idea. He put the cheese and meat between two pieces of bread. The other players saw his new kind of food and started asking for the same one, calling it “Sandwich”. In 1827, sandwiches appeared in cookbook books. By 1900, they were already famous in the United States. And now it’s one of the most popular kinds of foods in the world.
Here are the steps to make a cheese sandwich.
First, put some butter on a piece of bread.
Next, cut up some tomatoes and one onion, and put the vegetables on the sandwich.
Then, put cheese on the sandwich and put some lettuce on the cheese.
Finally, put another piece of bread on top.
1. When did the sandwich get its name?It got its name in
2. What did the fourth Earl of Sandwich loved doing?
He loved
3. Where were the sandwiches already famous by 1900?
They were already famous in
4. How many steps are there if you want to make a cheese sandwich?
There are
5. How does this passage begin?
It begins by
6 . Many boys and girls love to watch TV. They spend many hours a day in front of the TV sets. But many parents let their children watch TV only at special time.
TV shows are like books or movies. There are many kinds of TV shows, such as sitcoms, soap operas, sports shows, fashion shows, etc. A child can learn good things and bad things from them. Some shows help children to know the news all over the world. Children don’t have to go to the zoo to see animals. Boys and girls can see sitcoms, sports shows and game shows at home. Some shows teach children how to cook (烹饪) or how to use tools (工具).
Many boys and girls think it is fun to watch TV, but I think watching TV too much is really bad. It is also fun like reading books, playing games or visiting friends.
1. Many parents _________.| A．don’t let their children watch TV |
| B．ask their children to watch TV |
| C．let their children watch TV at special time |
| D．always ask their children to play games |
| A．learn good things and bad things | B．learn nothing |
| C．only learn good things | D．only learn bad things |
| A．it is fun | B．they have nothing to do |
| C．it is exciting | D．it is boring |
| A．It’s good for children. | B．It’s bad for children. |
| C．He can’t stand it. | D．Athough it’s good for children, watching TV too much is really bad for eyes. |
Do you enjoy your school life? Are you happy every day?
Many teenagers have problems that worry them. Some do not learn their school subjects well. Some are good at learning and do well in exams, but they are doing so poorly in sports that their classmates call them “bookworms (书呆子)”. So many teenagers are under stress. How to solve these problems? Here are some ways for you to deal with stress.
Firstly, eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep and doing exercises are very important. These will help us to keep fit.
Next, for schoolwork, planning ahead (提前) can help. Making a list of the things you need to do and planning when to do them can help you organize your time. If you are weak in a subject, you should spend more time on it than before and ask a teacher for help.
Then, as a student you should pay no attention to people who laugh at you. Instead you should find the things you are good at. Then you should also spend enough time on your hobbies.
Finally, it is necessary for teenagers to share problems with friends and parents.
Now boys and girls, are you clear about how to enjoy your school life? Come on and face it bravely and actively.
1. This passage is about2. How many ways of dealing with stress does the writer give us?
3. How can we keep fit in writer’s opinion?
We can eat a healthy diet,
4. What should you do if you are weak in a subject?
If you are weak in a subject, you should
5. How to face our school life?
Just come on and face it
8 . Every April, there is a special day in China. It is called the Qingming Festival, also called Tomb-Sweeping Day. Its purpose is to remember and be in memory of their ancestors.
Qingming is a traditional Chinese festival. It has a long history. It began over 2000 years ago. A famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu describes the day: “Rains fall heavily as Qingming comes, and passers-by with lowered spirits go.”
Tomb-Sweeping Day has been a public holiday on the Chinese mainland (中国大陆) since 2008. On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to their ancestors’ tombs (坟墓). They put food like cakes and fruits in front of the tombs. After that, they sweep the dirt off the tombs and remember their dead family members.
Why do Chinese people do this? That’s because people think that visiting tombs is to show respect to their dead family members.
However, Tomb-Sweeping Day is not only about this. During that time, the weather is becoming warmer. People are also able to enjoy their outdoor activities. Families often get together for outings (踏青), and there is no doubt that they are good for health.
1. What’s the purpose (目的) of having the Qingming Festival in China?| A．To remember and be in memory of ancestors. |
| B．To be happy with family members. |
| C．To get together and have a big dinner with family members. |
| D．To have outdoor activities. |
| A．It began in 2000. | B．It began in 2008. |
| C．It began over 2000 years ago. | D．It began after 2000. |
| A．happiness | B．pleasure | C．honor | D．excitement |
| A．Tomb-Sweeping Day is to remember the ancestors. |
| B．It is a public holiday and one of traditional Chinese festivals. |
| C．It is one part of Chinese traditional culture. |
| D．A, B and C. |
9 . Do you know when restaurants were invented? The first restaurants were invented thousands of years ago. However, they were very different from restaurants today.
The first restaurants were in ancient Greece and ancient Rome. These restaurants served food in large stone bowls. People didn’t order food from a menu. Everyone used to share the food from big bowls. People believe that these places were very popular because most homes in ancient Greece and Rome did not have kitchens.
Later, restaurants began to open in China. In the early 1100s, more than 1 million people lived in the city of Hangzhou, China. Unlike in ancient Greece and Rome, people in China could choose food from a menu. They didn’t have to eat the same food as everyone else.
Then, in the middle of the 1700s, restaurants started opening in Paris. These restaurants were more similar to restaurants we know today. There were all kinds of food, and eating in these restaurants was a more enjoyable experience. In the 19th century, trains made travel much faster and simpler. In the end, this kind of restaurants began to appear all over Europe and in other parts of the world.
1. Where were the first restaurants invented?| A．In China. | B．In America. |
| C．In ancient Greece and ancient Rome. | D．In England, |
| A．people could eat different food | B．the food there was very cheap |
| C．people were too busy to cook | D．most homes didn’t have kitchens |
| A．In 1800s. | B．In 1700s. | C．In 1100s. | D．Not mentioned. |
10 . The bicycle is one of the most important vehicles (交通工具) in the world. Many people use bicycles for work or sports.
Bicycle riding is good exercise. It is good for riders in many ways, like helping them become strong. Bicycle riding is good for the environment because bicycles don’t bring pollution (污染).
Bicycles usually share roads with cars and buses. Drivers do not always notice bicycles. It is more dangerous to ride a bicycle on the road. So more and more people put their bicycles at home and go to work in their cars.
People can solve (解决) this problem easily. Bicycle riders should always look at the traffic around them carefully. They must follow traffic signs. They must also follow all the traffic rules. They should wear helmets to protect (保护) their heads. When people are riding at night, they must wear light-coloured clothes. An accident on a bicycle may be serious. Bicycle riders should know how to stay safe. When they are badly hurt, they must call 120 for help.
1. What do many people use bicycles for?They use bicycles for
2. Why is bicycle riding good for the environment?
Because bicycles
3. What kind of vehicles do bicycles usually share roads with?
Bicycles usually share roads with
4. Which word means “头盔” in the last paragraph?
It is “
5. When must bicycle riders call 120 for help?
They must call 120 for help when
