1 . The Great Wall of China is one of the world’s most famous ancient buildings. Visitors to China always want to see the Great Wall. They know that it is the longest, biggest, and heaviest thing that people have ever built. They hear a rumor about it, too. The rumor says that people can see it from the moon. It is not true. However, this wall must be something to see!
Some visitors have already looked at the pictures. The pictures show happy visitors walking on the wall. They show tired visitors climbing the Great Wall. They show visitors taking pictures.
Some visitors may read about the wall. They learned that ancient Chinese people first built it over 2,000 years ago. They learned about how and why ancient Chinese people built it.
At first there was not just one wall. There were several little walls. This changed during the time of Qin. Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China, decided to join the little walls into a big one. The big wall would keep enemies out of the whole country.
1. The Great Wall is ______.| A．about 6,000 miles long | B．the oldest ancient building |
| C．the highest ancient building | D．a famous tourist attraction now |
| A．传闻 | B．小说 | C．日记 | D．计划 |
| A．watching TV | B．seeing movies | C．looking at the pictures | D．searching the Internet |
2 . Make a Paper Helicopter (直升机)
You may know how to make a paper airplane, but can you make a helicopter? Here’s how:
You’ll need.
•1 sheet of plain paper. •1 paper clip (回形针).
| 1. Put the paper over this page. Trace (沿着) the pattern below onto the paper. |  |
| 2. Fold the sides ... |  |
| 3. Hold the helicopter by the bottom and throw it hard into the air. |  |
What happened?
Instead of falling straight to the ground, the helicopter will spin (旋转) its wings and fall slowly.
In a real helicopter, if the engine suddenly stops, the pilot lets the helicopter’s blades (桨) turn freely.
The helicopter will spin its blades just the way your paper helicopter did, and it will glide (滑行) to a safe landing.
1. After reading the text, we can learn how to ______.| A．use a helicopter | B．draw a helicopter |
| C．fly a paper helicopter | D．make a paper helicopter |
| A．What things should we prepare? |
| B．Who is interested in this activity? |
| C．Why does the paper helicopter fall straight to the ground? |
| D．How many steps should we do to draw a helicopter? |
| A．An application. | B．An instruction. |
| C．An introduction. | D．An advertisement. |
3 . All living things on Earth need water. Land animals have to drink water to keep it in their bodies. But do fish need to drink water, too?
There’re two kinds of fish. One is called freshwater fish. They live in places like lakes and rivers. The other is called saltwater fish and they live in the sea.
Water always moves from places where there is less salt to places where there is more salt. Freshwater fish have more salt in their bodies than the water around them does. So the water goes directly into their bodies through their gills(鱼鳃). These fish don’t really have to drink water through their mouths like we do.
Saltwater fish, on the other hand, have less salt in their bodies than the sea water does. They often drink a lot of sea water. If we drink too much sea water, we will become very thirsty and even die from having too much salt in our bodies. But saltwater fish are different. They have a special system in their bodies. This system can take salt from the water they drink and put it back out into the sea. In this way, the salt in the fish’s bodies stays in balance(平衡).
1. How do freshwater fish drink water?| A．Through their gills. | B．Through their mouths. |
| C．With a special system. | D．With a balanced body. |
| A．The fish. | B．The salt. | C．The water. | D．The system. |
| A．What saltwater fish like eating | B．How saltwater fish drink water. |
| C．Why saltwater fish have salt in bodies. | D．Where saltwater fish live in the sea. |
4 . Sea glass can be found on beaches. It is pieces of glass that have been smoothed over time by the action of water and sand. As pieces of glass lie in salt water and get thrown against the sand by the sea water for many years, they finally become smooth.
Sea glass is glass that’s been dropped in the sea. It often comes from bottles, but it might come from old dishes, window glass or other common objects. The most common colors of sea glass are green, brown, blue and clear. These colors usually come from bottles of popular drinks, like juice. The rare(罕见的) colors are gray, pink, black, yellow, red and orange. These colors come from rare objects, such as old dishes, wine bottles and boat lights.
The sea does a great job of turning pieces of glass into treasures for people to find along beaches. In fact, searching for sea glass is a popular sobby for thousands of people.
Today, sea glass can be harder to find than it was in the past. Not only are more people searching for it and collecting it, but plastic(塑料) has taken the place of many glass products. What’s more, there also appears to be less littering today than there was in the past.
1. Where does the blue sea glass usually come from?| A．A boat light. | B．An ok dish. | C．A wine bottle. | D．A juice bottle. |
| A．Selling juice. | B．Collecting sea glass. |
| C．Walking on the beach. | D．Searching for treasures. |
| A．One. | B．Тwo. | C．Three. | D． Four. |
| A．To share ways to find sea glass. | B．To introduce a special hobby. |
| C．To call for environmental protection. | D．To tell something about sea glass. |
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| Black sheep and Uncle Bob | There is an English teacher in this article. The teacher works in Russia. He explains why he finds family stories interesting. He also tells us what makes his own family special. |
| Films that aren’t really about Canada | You can’t see much of Canada in American films like the 1953 movie “Niagara”. For me, Canada is a place that starts somewhere on the other side of that waterfall. |
| Ice cream and banking | Most people in Britain believe that it’s a good idea to save money. This is an important part of the culture, or at least it was in the past. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Ice cream and banking. | B．Black sheep and Uncle Bob. |
| C．Relation between you and food. | D．Films that aren’t really about Canada. |
| A．American films. | B．Family stories. | C．Food. | D．Banking. |
| A．in Britain | B．in Russia | C．in Canada | D．in American |
6 . When a person is experiencing stress (压力), he can feel worried. Feeling stressed is a common part of life. One way to ease (缓解) stress is making art.
Maybe you already paint for much fun. It is never too late to start. Anyone can make art if you can hold a brush or crayon.
Making art has something to do with your body. When you paint, your breathing slows. As you pay attention to your artwork, you will stop thinking about the stressful things of the day. Making art can even give you energy.
Making art is not just about relaxing yourself, it can also help you to clear your mind and make your spirit fresh. As the famous artist Pablo Picasso once said, “Art washes the dust of everyday life from the mind.”
Art can help you understand your own feelings. Through painting, you can tell feelings or ideas, which are hard to put into words.
If you do not know how to begin, here are some ways to start making art. First, without thinking about it carefully, choose colors that you like and start painting with them. Try not to think about shapes. Instead, just enjoy the colors. Second, carry a notebook with you. Try to paint a little each day. Painting what you see will help you to feel connected to the things around you, such as your living environment.
1. What does the writer introduce to ease stress?| A．Taking exercise. | B．Creating art. | C．Going travelling. | D．Enjoying artworks. |
| A．Favorite colors. | B．Good shapes. | C．Right places. | D．Beautiful notebooks. |
| A．Have Much Stress | B．Draw Pictures for Fun |
| C．Control Your Feelings | D．Make Art to Ease Stress |
7 . Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
1. How many pieces of advice on happiness does the writer give us?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Hobbies take up too much time. |
| B．People should think more of their future. |
| C．Everyone knows how to live a happier life. |
| D．Doing good things for someone can make you happier. |
| A．Reading a good book. | B．Traveling to a foreign country. |
| C．Playing sports. | D．Spending time with close friends. |
| A．The Secrets of Happiness | B．Money and Happiness | C．Ways to Help Others | D．Friends and Happiness |
8 . How often do you eat takeout (外卖食品)? Maybe most of you would answer, “Every day!” Nowadays, people are too busy to prepare food themselves. Some people don’t know how to cook and others also want to have something new. Besides, eating takeout is easy because all you need to have is a smartphone. But here is an interesting question: Did people eat takeout in ancient times?
In fact, there was takeout as far back as Song Dynasty. Emperor Xiaozong (孝宗皇帝) liked to order takeout late at night. His servants then went around the city to pick up the dishes and brought them back to the palace.
Common people also ordered takeout. Restaurant waiters would go out into the street and shout out which dishes could be ordered that day. People could then place an order. Later, waiters would bring food to their home. People at that time even had the special meal box for takeout dishes. It was a long wooden box with several layers (层). People put hot water between the layers to keep dishes warm.
Now, having takeout is popular and convenient but it also leads to health and environment problems. What do you think of it?
1. Who was able to order takeout in Song Dynasty?| A．Only the emperor. | B．Only common people. |
| C．Both the emperor and common people. | D．Neither the emperor nor common people. |
| A．Fire. | B．Hot water. | C．Hot dishes. | D．Several layers. |
| A．Having takeout may cause some problems. |
| B．Having takeout is good. |
| C．We should have takeout like ancient people. |
| D．Takeout is very bad and nobody should have it anymore. |
9 .
The Greeting Changes of People in Different Countries | |
China | In Beijing, red signs are everywhere to tell people not to shake hands but to join their own hands together in a sign of greeting. |
Iran | In Iran, a video has been popular among people. I was made to show that three friends are meeting with their hands in the pockets. Two of them are wearing masks, tapping (轻碰) their feet against each other as a greeting. |
France | As we all know, people in France usually kiss each other on the cheeks (脸颊) when they meet each other. But now they are giving up that and choose to look into a person’s eyes instead. They find it a new way to greet politely. |
Australia | An officer said that people were advised not to shake hands but to pat (轻拍) others on the back. “I won’t say ‘Don’t kiss’,” he said. “But you should be careful with whom you choose to kiss.” |
Germany | Two friends met on the road and instead of touching each other, they laughed and put their hands up in the air to say hello. That is quite funny and different from traditional ways of greeting. |
| A．Tap their feet against each other. | B．Pat others on the back. |
| C．Kiss others on the cheeks. | D．Join their own hands together. |
| A．China and France. | B．France and Australia. |
| C．Germany and Australia. | D．Iran and Germany. |
| A．A sports magazine. | B．A novel. |
| C．A newspaper. | D．A science book. |
10 . Several months ago, Chinese COVID—19 vaccines (疫苗) were put into use widely. Our government offers free vaccines to Chinese people. Here is some information you need to know.
How is the vaccine given?
It is given by injection（注射）. There are several ways to get injected. For the most common way, you’re supposed to get it twice or three times. After the first injection, you have to get the second one or the third one.
Is the vaccine bad for human bodies?
Some people are afraid that the vaccines are dangerous and may make them sick. In fact, the vaccines have been tested for a long time. They won’t cause any disease. Instead,they can protect our bodies from being hurt.
Who is suitable?
Medical researches have shown that Chinese vaccines are suitable for most people. And people aged 18 to 59 would be the first ones to get injection. Our government expects people over 60 who are in good health to get injected as well. You had better ask doctors for advice at first.
Should we still wear a face mask?
Yes. It takes a few weeks for the body to build the ability to fight the COVID—19 after injection. Sometimes the vaccines might not work well in the body. So it’s best to keep wearing face masks in public and wash your hands often.
1. ________ can get the COVID—19 vaccines first in China.
| A．People of all ages | B．People aged3 to 17 |
| C．People aged 18 to 59 | D．People aged 65 |
| A．will make people sick | B．can protect people |
| C．can only be given in two ways | D．are very expensive |
| A．their bodies need time to build the ability |
| B．the masks can make them more beautiful |
| C．they may catch a cold more easily |
| D．the masks help the vaccines to work |
| A．physical health | B．face masks |
| C．doctor’s advice | D．vaccine injection |
