What do you think is the best place to relax in your city on weekends? Here are three students’ ideas.
Frank: I think Blue Moon Theater is the best place to relax in my city, although it’s a little noisy there. Blue Moon Theater is not far from my house. It has the most comfortable seats and plays the best music. I go there to watch movies with my friends two or three times a month.
Zhao Min: I think the best place to relax in my city is Haiqu Park. I go for a walk three to five times a month there. Sometimes I go there to play tennis. It is my favorite sport. And sometimes I go there to skate with my brother.
Alan: I think Red Star Library is the best place to relax in my city on weekends. People can read all kinds of books. There is also a computer room in the library. People can watch videos or look for information. Every Saturday after I finish my piano lessons in Green Piano Club, I go to the library to read books with my sister.
1. How many students talk about the best places to relax on weekends in this passage?2. How often does Frank watch movies in Blue Moon Theater?
3. Is Blue Moon Theater far from Frank’s house?
4. What is Zhao Min’s favorite sport?
5. What does Alan think is the best place to relax in his city on weekends?
2 . Mobike was first put into use in Shenyang in 2017 after entering the Beijing market in 2016. It has spread to other cities like Hangzhou and Changsha. It encourages people to ride the public sharing bike over short distances, and its aim is to solve the “last mile” problem in big cities. Many people ride a Mobike for a short trip, such as from home to the subway, from the subway to the workplace or to a grocery store. These riders do not own the bikes but rather “rent” them at a low price. It is not super technical. As long as you have a smartphone and pay a little （You don’t need 299 yuan as a deposit （押）now, you can easily “rent” the bike from your phone. The innovative（创新的）part of Mobike is that it owns a hidden GPS system, a free-floating parking way and a burglar-proof（防盗的）design lock. It’s said that the users of Mobike do not need to go to a special parking lot to pick up a bike or return it. Whenever riders want to use a bike, they can open the app on their phone and search for the nearest bike. With the GPS system, the app will show the user the right bikes. They can scan the QR code（二维码）on the bike. The bike will be unlocked and is free to use. When the trip ends, users can park the bike in any public area along the street.
1. How long has Mobike been used in Shenyang?
| A．For about half one year. | B．For about five year. | C．For around two years. | D．For over three years. |
| A．To solve the “last mile” problem in big cities. | B．To scan the QR code to pay for a trip. |
| C．To offer some poor people bikes. | D．To make people more comfortable. |
| A．a hidden GPS system | B．a burglar-proof design lock |
| C．a free-riding way | D．a free-floating parking way |
| A．The first city to use Mobike. | B．A kind of sharing bike. |
| C．When to ride a Mobike. | D．How to use a Mobike. |
Zhang Qian(张骞) was an early traveler. He was probably the first man to bring back good information about the central Asian lands to China.
In 138 BC, Han Wudi sent Zhang Qian to the Yue-chi(大月氏) to ask for their help against the Xiongnu(匈奴). Unfortunately, on the way to West Regions, he was caught by the Xiongnu people. Zhang had to stay with them for about 10 years before he got away. When Zhang at last reached the Yue-chi in about 128 BC, he was disappointed to find that they didn’t want to fight against the Xiongnu people.
On his return journey(旅程), Zhang Qian and his men were again caught. It was not until 125 BC that they returned to China. Zhang didn’t finish his job, but he learned a lot about the places, people, customs and cultures of the 36 kingdoms(王国) of Western Regions.
Han Wudi then sent Zhang to the west again. Zhang’s journey to the west helped with international trade, especially in silk between China and the West.
1. Zhang Qian was sent to the Yue-chi because ________.| A．Han Wudi wanted to make friends with the Xiongnu people | B．he liked travelling all over the world too much |
| C．Han Wudi needed the help from the Yue-chi people | D．he hoped to learn the cultures of other countries |
| A．西欧 | B．西域 | C．西亚 | D．西方 |
| A．In 138 BC. | B．In about 148 BC. | C．In about 128 BC. | D．In 125 BC. |
| A．Zhang finished his job successfully in the end. | B．Zhang did not return at last because he was caught. |
| C．Zhang returned to China in about 125 AD. | D．Zhang learned a lot about the West Region. |
| A．Only once. | B．Twice. | C．Three times. | D．Four times. |
4 . Do you have a good time your family? Whether you do or not, these rules will help you.
1. ___△___
Most people value some privacy in their lives. If you expect your parents to knock before entering your room, you should do the same to remind them that it is important to do so.
2. Let parents know your plans
Whether your parents set some family rules for you or not, they want to be clear about your plans. If you go outlet them know when you’ll comeback and who you’re with. Doing this can avoid some parental worries.
3. Help with the housework
Everyone knows that the housework is far from fun, including your parents! But if you choose to help with the housework with or before being asked to do so, you will be in control of your own time, Of course, you are selective about what you do around the house. That means you can choose the housework that you prefer to do and avoid the housework you dislike most.
4. Be polite
There is an expression “a little goes along way” in English. It means that a small polite gesture can have a big influence. Most quarrels (争吵) can be avoided by talking with each other nicely.
5. Apologise
Sometimes, when quarrels happen, we just cant get along well with each other. However, there must besom cone who needs to calm down and apologise, Even if apology is just “I'm the sorry that I fought with you”, it will work.
1. Which of the following can be put in the ___△___？| A．Always knock | B．Never talk | C．Lock your room | D．Have a discussion |
| A．By saying sorry to them. | B．By speaking tot be m politely. |
| C．By telling them our plans often. | D．By sharing our secrets with them |
| A．受强制的 | B．可选择的 | C．非情愿的 | D．有兴致的 |
| A．To teach readers to make a big difference. |
| B．To advise readers to walk as often as possible. |
| C．To tell readers its difficult to be a polite person. |
| D．To tell readers small polite gestures are important. |
| A．How to Keep Happy | B．Rules to Be a Good Person |
| C．Rules to Get on with Parents | D．How to Communicate with Parents |
Thomas Edison developed the first practical light bulb in 1879. Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night. With light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. Can you imagine living without it?
The Kongming Lantern and the hot-air balloon
The Kongming Lantern is very popular all over Asia. It is a kind of paper lantern with a closed top and a small candle inside. The candle heats the air inside the lantern and makes it rise. People use the Kongming Lantern on important days and during festivals. During the time of Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang used such lanterns to give signals in battles. The Kongming lantern led to the invention of the hot-air balloon.
1. What is the Kongming lantern made of?| A．Paper | B．Wood | C．Candle | D．Air |
| A．People only use the Kongming Lantern during festivals |
| B．After the invention of the light bulb, people used oil lamps |
| C．In battles, Lanterns could be used to give signals |
| D．Thomas Edison developed the first light bulb in 1789. |
| A．In 1880 | B．In 1800 | C．In 1886 | D．In 2000 |
| A．With light bulb, people can' t do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. |
| B．The light is very useless. |
| C．the hot-air balloon appears later than Kongming lantern. |
| D．The candle heats the air inside the lantern. |
6 . Do you like watching TV in your free time? What’s your favorite TV show? There are several popular TV shows these days. Here are the introductions (介绍) of them.
TV shows | Introductions |
| MythBusters (流言终结者) is a TV show about science. It is one of the oldest and the most popular shows in America. On the show, two hosts take a scientific look at what people say or think to see if it is true. |
| China’s Got Talent is a Chinese talent show and competition. It started on July 25th, 2010. Anyone of any age with some kind of talent can perform on the show. The winner can get a prize if they win the competition. Some people have become famous because of the show. |
| The voice of China is a singing competition. It started on July 13th, 2012 and was produced by Zhejiang TV. People who have good voices and are good at singing can take part in the show. The judges (评委) will decide who can stay on the stage through their voices. |
| Running Man is popular with young people. Guests can get the prize by playing different kinds of games. People always laugh when they watch the TV show. Because the performers are always at embarrassing (尴尬的)moments. Their funny expressions make people laugh. |
1. Tom is interested in science, he can watch ________ in America.
| A．MythBusters | B．China’s Got Talent |
| C．The voice of China | D．Running Man |
| A．10 | B．20 | C．12 | D．15 |
| A．A man who is good at running. | B．A woman who is good at singing. |
| C．A boy who is good at playing basketball. | D．A girl who is good at dancing. |
| A．singing a beautiful song. | B．playing different kinds of games. |
| C．showing their talents. | D．making people laugh. |
| A．The voice of China started on July 25th, 2010. |
| B．China’s Got Talent was produced by Zhejiang TV. |
| C．MythBusters is one of the oldest and the most popular shows in America. |
| D．Running Man is popular with old people. |
7 . We want to be healthy. You know food is very important. There are lots ① __________ healthy foods. You can have more apples, bananas, oranges, carrots ② __________ tomatoes. ③蔬菜和水果对我们有益。 There is a saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” You can’t eat too much ice-cream. It’s not good for you. ④It’s not healthy food. Sports can also keep you healthy. Do more sports every day. ⑤Don’t be lazy.
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1. 请在①、②处填入合适的单词：
2. 请将③处划线句子译成英语：
3. 请将④处划线句子译成汉语：
4. 请写出⑤处划线单词的汉语意思：
5. Is food important in our life?
8 . Most(大多数的) English people have four meals(餐饭) a day. They are breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
People usually have breakfast at any time from seven to nine in the morning. They’d like to have eggs, bread and milk. English people drink tea or coffee at breakfast.
Lunch comes at 1:00 pm. Afternoon tea is from four to five in the afternoon and the dinner is about half past seven. First they have soup(汤), then they have meat or fish with vegetables. After that they eat some other things, such as bananas, apples and oranges. But not all English people eat like that. Some of them have their dinner at noon(正午).
1. Most English people have ________ meals a day.| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．2 |
| A．egg | B．bread | C．soup | D．milk |
| A．at 12:00 | B．at 13:00 | C．at any time | D．at 2:00 |
| A．English people drink tea or coffee at breakfast. |
| B．People have breakfast at any time. |
| C．English people have soup at last. |
| D．English people eat bananas and apples at breakfast. |
Roman numbers The ancient Romans had a different way of writing numbers. They used letters from their alphabet. For example, the number 12 is “XII” (10+1+1). I＝1 D＝500 L＝50 C＝100 V＝5 M＝1,000 X＝10 Today we still see Roman numbers in many places, for example, on clock faces, on buildings or in books.
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2. What number does letter D stand for (代表)?
3. How do you write 13 in Roman numbers?
4. Do we use Roman numbers in books today?
5. What’s the time by the clock?
10 . What is an educational exchange? Most of us think it’s a programme to allow students to visit different countries. This kind of education exchange is interesting. You can experience a different culture and learn a new language (A) 你还能参加一些当地的活动.
But an educational exchange is also going on between different places in China. Students from the city are swapping(交换) places with students from the countryside. Many students from Beijing have (B) been away from the city and are living in the countryside. Gao Oiang is a 15-year-old student. He lives in a small village in Hebe Province. He has to walk for an hour to get to school. When school ends, he has to walk for another hour to get home. But this week he is staying in Beijing. Gao is enjoying his time in Beijing.” As I don’t have to walk to school. I have more time to read all kinds of books, but I still miss my family” (C) Wang Wei is as old as Gao Qiang. He is staying at Gao Qiang’s house. “Life in the country can be (D) hard,” Wang said “I usually go to school by bus but here I have to walk.When I finish school, I help the family on the farm. I often feel very tired here.”
It seems all students are learning about other ways of life by experiencing fantastic educational exchanges.
1. 将文中画线部分(A)译成英语：2. 写出文中画线部分(B)和(D)的同义词或近义词：
3. 将文中画线部分(C)改写为：
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4. 从文中找出两个描述教育交流的形容词：
5. 从文中找出能说明本文主旨大意的中心词语：
