1 . Have you heard the sentence “With copper (铜) as a mirror, you can straighten your clothes; with history as a mirror, you can know the ups and downs.” Today I’m going to talk about my understanding of learning history.

Many of you may think it is difficult to study history. A number of students hold a misunderstanding towards history study. However, every subject has its own value, including history.

History is not just a study of the past, which we can learn a lot whether it’s good or bad. History is the study of the people and events (事件) that will influence the future.

In fact, if we study history, we can learn quite a lot about personal stories and events of people just like us. The people who came before us helped build and develop the country we are living in. Studying the past helps to see how their experiences have influenced our own lives.

To be honest, ▲ . Some of what we study in history helps us understand the mistakes of the past. And these mistakes will help people not to make the same mistakes. People often learn from the past to have a better future.

Whether we like the subject of history or not, we must understand the importance of the events and the people who came before us. Our ancestors’ decisions have influenced our own life. Similarly, the decisions of our own generation will finally influence those who come after us. In this way, the world is truly connected.

Therefore, learning history is necessary and important. We should make great efforts to learn it well.

1. Which sentence can be put in the “ ▲ ”?

A．the mistakes of the past won’t help us

B．I don’t like the idea of learning history

C．it is not easy to lean the subject of history

D．not everything that happened in the past is good

2. According to Paragraph 6, the decisions of our own generation will ________.

A．show what is happening to us	B．build and develop our country
C．influence the people in the future	D．help understand the people in the past

3. What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To introduce some important people in history.

B．To express the importance of learning history.

C．To explain different people’s understanding of history.

D．To show the relationship between the past and the future.

2 . What will our life be like in 50 years? Although we don’t know the answer, we believe that it will be very different from the life today. In the future, I think we will live on Mars. Here is what life will be like there.

First of all, transport should be much better. Now, our spaceships are too slow to carry people to space. But in the future, it will only take us two or three days to get to Mars by spaceship!

Secondly, human beings need food, water, and air to live. Scientists will be able to develop plants that can be grown on Mars. These plants will produce the food and air we need.

There is a problem for us. Mars pulls us much less than the Earth does. This will be dangerous because we can easily jump too high and fly slowly away into space. To stop this, humans on Mars have to wear special shoes to put on weight (重量).

Life on Mars allows people to have more space. Many people believe that robots will do some of our work, so we will have more time for our hobbies.

However, life on Mars may not be better than that on the Earth today. Food will look like pills (药片) and will not be as delicious as it is today. Also space travel will make many people feel ill.

1. What will the future spaceship be like?

A．It will become more beautiful.	B．It will become much faster.
C．It will carry people to any planet.	D．It will be too expensive.

2. The underlined words “put on” in Paragraph 4 mean “________” in Chinese.

A．增加

B．交易

C．掌握

D．减少

3. What can we know from the passage?

A．Life on Earth will be very terrible.

B．People will never do any work because of robots.

C．People can get water from plants on Mars.

D．People may not feel comfortable during space travel to Mars.

3 . In the world today, all of the people need to have fun when we are free. We can’t work or stay in the office and classroom all the time if we are going to keep healthy and enjoy life. So it is necessary for us to take part in some activities of relaxing.

Everyone has his own way of relaxing. Perhaps the most popular form (形式) is to take part in sports. We have all kinds of sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and soccer. There are also individual sports, such as swimming and running. Skating and mountain climbing are the most popular recreation (消遣) for people who like to be outdoors.

But not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people don’t like being outdoors. Instead of that, they prefer to watch them on TV or listen to them on the radio. So many people like some forms of indoor recreation, such as watching TV, singing and dancing.

It doesn’t matter whether we like indoor recreation or take part in outdoor sports. It is important for everyone to relax from time to time, and enjoy some forms of recreation. Let’s choose our own way of relaxing and shake our body together. Remember: health must come first.

1. People take part in some activities of relaxing to ________ according to Paragraph 1.

A．make money	B．make friends
C．find a good job	D．keep healthy and enjoy life

2. Which may be the most popular form of relaxing?

A．Watching TV.

B．Doing sports.

C．Sleeping.

D．Reading.

3. The passage mainly tells us that ________.

A．basketball is a kind of team sport

B．many people don’t like being outdoors

C．different people have different ways of relaxing

D．indoor recreation is more important than outdoor sports

4. Where can we read this passage?

A．In a health newspaper.	B．In a science book.
C．In a novel.	D．In a storybook.

4 . Space travel is nothing new. The first spacecraft with a human went into space in 1961.     1    , but many of them have also lived there in space.

The Soviet Union (前苏联) sent the first space station into space in 1971.     2    . The astronauts lived there only for 23 days. Astronauts visited and often lived in these space stations for a short time. However, people began to live in space for a longer time when the Soviet Union sent the Mir space station in the late 1980s.

    3    . One of them is food. All the meals on space station are put together on the earth and sent there by space shuttle. The space station does not have a fridge,     4    .

Without the help of gravity, sitting down to eat can be tough.     5    . They also have to be very careful so that food does not float away.

A．Since then, people have not only traveled to space

B．but it has a cool room to keep fruit and vegetables fresh

C．and staying for too long in the space is impossible

D．The name of the first space station was Salyut 1

E．Food taste more delicious in the space than on the earth

F．Living in space stations seems to be fun, but astronauts face many problems

G．Astronauts sometimes have to fix (固定) themselves to the wall while eating

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。

One day in 1974, some farmers dug a well (水井) in Lintong, Shannxi. As they were digging down, they discovered a strange “pot”. They cleaned the earth. Then, they found the “pot” was the head of a terracotta warrior.

Archaeologists came to take a look. They dug out more terracotta pieces: broken arms and legs, headless bodies, and houses. They even found some broken bronze chariots (铜战车). The place was only 1,500 meters away from Emperor Qinshihuang’s mausoleum (陵墓). The terracotta army was made for him.

The discovery of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses shocked the world. They are over 2,000 years old, but they are still in good condition.

Why did Qinshihuang build the army?

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are only one part of Emperor Qinshihuang’s mausoleum. The emperor built a very large “house” for his afterlife.

In the past, many Chinese people believed they could take things to the other world after death. So did Emperor Qinshihuang. He beat his enemies with his strong army and joined China together for the first time. He wanted to keep his wonderful life after death. He hoped his army could protect and fight for him forever. So he built the terracotta army and took it underground.

The year 2024 is the 50th anniversary (周年) of the discovery of this great wonder. Every year, millions of visitors come here, including many heads of foreign states and governments. It is the most well-known name card of Xi’an City.

1. When was the first terracotta warrior discovered?
It was discovered in Lintong in ________.
2. Who does the underlined word “him” refer to?
It refers to ________.
3. Which English word in the third paragraph means “使震惊”?
It’s “________”.
4. Why did Qinshihuang build the army?
Because he wanted to ____________ and hoped his army could protect and fight for him forever.
5. How long has the Emperor Qinshihuang’s mausoleum been discovered?
It has been discovered for ________ years.

7 . In Shanxi Province, there is a tradition of taking afternoon nap. The people there usually take a short rest in the middle of the day. During the nap time, life around the whole area seems to slow down. You can see people of all ages, men or women, taking their naps.

The tradition of taking an afternoon nap has been around for a long time in Shanxi. It has been passed down from generation (一代) to generation. Parents teach their children the importance of rest and encourage them to do it. Through naps, they hope the young ones can learn to take care of themselves and enjoy a quick break from a busy day.

Actually, the tradition of afternoon naps is believed to have many benefits. It helps people feel full of energy again for the rest of the day. It also gives their bodies and minds a chance to relax from the activities in the morning. Some people even say it makes them think better and become more creative.

So, if you ever visit Shanxi, don’t be surprised when you see people taking naps in the early afternoon. It’s a great tradition that brings relaxation and good health to the people of Shanxi. And when you feel tired during the day, try finding somewhere comfortable and taking a good afternoon nap. Who knows, a little shut-eye might go a long way in making you feel great and your day even better!

1. When do people in Shanxi usually take a nap?

A．In the early evening.	B．In the late afternoon.
C．In the early morning.	D．In the early afternoon.

2. The underlined word “benefits” probably means ________.

A．ways

B．advantages

C．problems

D．dangers

3. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．What kind of people need to nap.	B．The history of the afternoon nap.
C．How long people need to nap.	D．The benefits of taking afternoon nap.

4. What can be the best title for the passage?

A．The Afternoon Nap Culture in Shanxi	B．Why Don’t You Take Afternoon Nap
C．How to Get Relaxed in the Day	D．Come and Enjoy Shanxi Tradition

8 . Here are several books that are popular among students. The list provides some information about these books. As a student, you can buy second-hand books on Xianyu, or you can buy paper books in this store.

The Little Prince Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery Published in 1943 Second-hand book: $1.3 Paper book: $2.5 E-book: $0.8 A little prince from a small planet is looking for the secret of what is important in life. It has been translated into over 180 languages.	The One and Only Bob Author: Katherine Applegate Published in 1996 Second-hand book: $15.5 Paper book: $2.4 E-book: $10 Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends.
The Diary of a Young Girl Author: Anne Fank Published in 1947 Second-hand book: $2.8 Paper book: $5.5 E-book: $1.7 The Diary of a Young Girl is a record of her understanding of World War II.	The Kite Runner Author: Khaled Hosseini Published in 2003 Second-hand book: $1.5 Paper book: $3.6 E-book: $1 The book is about two boys’ story. Since it came out, nearly 7 million readers have read it.

1. How much are the four paper books?

A．$6.

B．$7.9.

C．$8.

D．$14.

2. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The Little Prince tells about World War II.

B．The One and Only Bob has been translated into 180 languages.

C．The Diary of a Young Girl was published in 2003.

D．The Kite Runner has had about 7 million readers since it came out.

3. Where can you see the passage?

A．In a bookshop notice.	B．In a news report.
C．In a science textbook.	D．In a fashion magazine.

9 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。

These days, the ways of celebrating the Spring Festival are very different from before.

Xiao Yao is a college student from Guangdong Province. He always has lots of traditions to follow during the Spring Festival.

At the start of a new year, Chinese families used to give out lucky money in a red envelope to their children for good luck. However, in recent years, Xiao has taught his family members how to give hongbao through WeChat wallets on their mobile phones. “The hongbao is often grabbed (抢) by group members in only a few seconds. We compete against one another. It’s fun,” said Xiao. “The world is developing as social needs are changing.”

According to a report by China Youth Daily, having parties and going skating are the most popular activities for the young to celebrate the Spring Festival. While new ideas are appearing, many young people still believe following traditions can make them feel close to the older generation. Li Yu, a college student from Hunan Province, said that putting up couplets on the doors and watching the Spring Festival Gala on television with parents have never been missed.

1. Who can get lucky money at the start of a new year?
___________ can get lucky money.
2. How have Xiao’s family members given hongbao in recent years?
They have given hongbao to a group through ___________.
3. What are the most popular activities for the young to celebrate the Spring Festival?
___________ are the most popular activities for them.
4. Which English word in the last paragraph means “对联”?
It’s “___________”.
5. How many traditions have Li Yu never missed during the Spring Festival?
He has never missed ___________ traditions.

10 . It is hard to imagine a place that’s more dangerous than Death Valley. It is the hottest and the driest place in North America.

Death Valley isn’t an easy place to live in. It gets less than two feet of rain a year and it’s hot, too. In July, temperature often reaches over 46℃. There is even a lake that has turned into salt crystals (晶体), the water on the ground will turn into very thin ice. Then the strong wind, like a large hand. Although the weather condition in Death Valley is terrible, there is still filled with lives. Nothing can stop plants and animals from making it their home. People have found more than 1,000 kinds of plants there. It also has 51 kinds of mammals (哺乳动物), and more than 300 kinds of birds. The animals aren’t all small, either.

Finding water is the biggest challenge for anything that lives here. Some plants have roots (根部) that go fifty feet under the ground to find water. Kangaroo rats get the water they need from flowers.

Death Valley really creates a lot of surprising!

1. The most difficult thing in Death Valley is to find ________.

A．plants

B．food

C．animals

D．water

2. From the passage, we can infer (推断) that ________.

A．the writer dislikes Death Valley	B．some animals are large in Death Valley
C．the plants do not have long roots	D．rocks sometimes move in the afternoon

3. What is the best title of this passage?

A．The hard life in Death Valley	B．A dangerous place, Death Valley
C．The facts about Death Valley	D．Moving rocks in Death Valley