1 . Winter Swimming Tips
Winter swimming has many benefits:
• Helps blood move around your body faster.
• Helps keep you fit.
• Improves your immune system.
• Helps your body better deal with low temperatures.
TIPS Start with just one minute twice a week, and then build up. You can also prepare your body with very cold and short showers. |
Take more breath in.
Experienced winter swimmers take two breaths in instead of one. Try to get more oxygen(氧气) into the blood.
Recovery(恢复) is the key.
After the swim, drink something warm and eat something sugary. Do not have a hot shower—your body will send blood away from your vital organs (重要器官).
1. What is NOT the benefits of winter swimming?| A．Helps blood move faster. | B．Keeps you healthy. |
| C．Helps your body deal with low temperature. | D．Keeps people excited. |
| A．You may try to get less oxygen. | B．You may take only 1 breath. |
| C．You may take 2 breaths. | D．You’d better not breathe. |
| A．Drinking something warm. | B．Having a hot shower. |
| C．Eating nothing. | D．Sleeping for a long time. |
2 . There are robots all around us. Some do difficult jobs like flying airplanes and driving subway trains. Some just do one simple job, like washing clothes. They do these by “feedback” (反馈).
We human beings receive feedback through our eyes, ears and other senses (感官), which tell us what is going on around. Robots are kind of like human beings in two ways: they work and they have feedback. Information about what is happening is “fed back” into the robot to tell it what to do next.
There are robots taking care of the temperature of our houses, cookers, and hot water systems. We set the controls to the temperature we want and leave the rest to the robot. Its feedback usually comes from a thermostat (温控器). One kind of thermostat is a metal strip (金属条板), which bends (弯曲) when it gets hot. At the right temperature, it bends just enough to turn off the heat. As the air around it cools, the strip becomes straight, which turns the heat on again.
Some robots are created to work in factories. They are taught to do different jobs. First, their “brains” are shown how the job needs to be done. A person moves the “arms” and “hands” of the robot through each part of the job as the robot’s brain records each move. After that, the robot is set to work on its own. If something gets in the way, the robot will stop until a human engineer comes to solve the problem. When it is needed for a new job, its memory is deleted. Then it will be taught how to do the new work.
The most clever robots can move and see. Their eyes are cameras. Their fingers can feel shapes and even find out how hot and cold objects are. These robots have computer brains, connected to their eyes and fingers, which control their actions.
There are robots all around, making our lives easier. In some ways, they are better than human beings. They work quickly, hardly making any mistakes. They do the same jobs over and over again, never getting bored or tired.
1. According to the passage, which of the statements is NOT true?| A．Robots mainly work by receiving feedback. |
| B．Not only can robots do easy jobs, but they can do hard ones. |
| C．Some robots can set the temperature right through a thermostat. |
| D．Robots working in factories are controlled by the metal strip. |
| A．robots should be greatly improved |
| B．robots are very helpful and useful to humans |
| C．robots will probably take over in the future |
| D．we see robots only at certain times |
| A．the robots are not able to think on their own |
| B．the robots are controlled by engineers all the time |
| C．when the robots are given a new job, their memory will be cleaned off |
| D．most robots can do several jobs at a time |
(①=Para. 1 ②=Para. 2 ③=Para. 3 ④=Para. 4 ⑤=Para. 5 ⑥=Para. 6)
| A．①; ②; ③④⑤⑥ | B．①②; ③④; ⑤⑥ | C．①②; ③④⑤; ⑥ | D．①②; ③; ④⑤⑥ |
3 . 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 |
4 . Most people have a place to call home on Earth. What about in outer space? The International Space Station (ISS) became our first “home” in space in 2000. It welcomed its first scientist that year, designing the way for 20 years of future research.
“You just have this impression that we’re all citizens (公民) of not a country, but of the planet,” former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly told National Geographic about working in ISS. “We’re all in this thing called humanity（人类）together.”
Over the past 20 years, the ISS has mainly been used as a science lab, hosting 241 people from 19 countries, according to NASA. They have gone on spacewalks, done research on how space affects the human body, and even grown plants in space.
However, after being our home in space for over 7.000 days, the station is starting to get old. It has leaked （泄露） air a few times. Scientists think that the station can keep working until 2024. After that, scientists will bring it down to Earth. It is believed that Earth’s atmosphere（大气）will burn up most of the station. Other debris （残骸）will fall into the Pacific Ocean.
In the future, space will be home to more stations like the ISS. NASA is building a space station that is smaller than the ISS near the moon. Also, China will have its own space station up in 2022.
1. The International Space Station (ISS) has been our first “home” in space for over ________ years.| A．20 | B．200 | C．2,001 | D．7,001 |
a. gone on spacewalks
b. provided clean water for poor areas
c. stopped earthquakes
d. learned how space affects the human body
e. grown plants
| A．abc | B．abd | C．ade | D．bde |
| A．We don’t know why we call the ISS our first “home”. |
| B．The station has also done something good to us on earth. |
| C．You want to know who has visited the ISS over the years. |
| D．People may wonder how scientists live on the station. |
(Para.1=① Para.2=② Para.3=③ Para. 4=④ Para. 5=⑤ Para.6=⑥)
| A．①；②③；④⑤⑥ |
| B．①；②③④；⑤⑥ |
| C．①②；③④⑤；⑥ |
| D．①②；③④；⑤⑥ |
5 . Four Funny Inventions
| Smell This It’s hard to smell the air that comes out of your own mouth. Now you can avoid the problem with the Smell This machine. It covers your nose and your mouth, so you can always smell your own breath. |
| Alarm Fork Alarm Fork has two lights; one green and one red. When the green light is on, it’s OK to take a bite of food. The fork knows when you take a bite, and soon the red light is on. Then you must wait for the green light to come on again before you take another bite. This will help you eat slowly and eat less as well! |
| Time Temp Glasses Have you always wanted to keep an eye on the time and temperature at the same time? Then you’ll love the Time Temp Glasses! These special glasses show the time above your right eye and the temperature above your left eye. It is certainly easier than wearing a watch, and you’ll never have to guess the temperature again. |
| Crash Wing (翅膀) Riding a motorcycle can be an excellent experience, but it can also be a dangerous one. Make your ride safer with the Crash Wing. If you are thrown from your bike, the Crash Wing will open, unfolding its wings. The wings lift you up into the air and help you float safely back to the ground with Crash Wing. |
| A．Smell This | B．Alarm Fork | C．Time Temp Glasses | D．Crash Wing |
| A．eat unhealthily | B．enjoy eating | C．lose weight | D．put on weight |
| A．Smell This can make your breath fresh and clean |
| B．The green light of the Alarm Fork shows that you must stop eating |
| C．Time Temp Glasses can tell the time and temperature at the same time |
| D．With the Crash Wing, you can drive your car more safely |
I have a happy and big family. They are my grandparents, my father, my mother, my sister and I. I am the second child of my parents. I am a nine-year-old boy.
This is a picture of my sister, Grace. She’s tall and thin. She is a good basketball player. She loves fruits. Because they are healthy. But she doesn’t like bananas. She likes oranges and apples for breakfast. She really likes salad and she has it for lunch. Does she eat hamburgers for dinner? No! They’re not healthy and she doesn’t have them. What does she have for dinner? Chicken and vegetables. After dinner, dad goes out to take a walk (散步) with my grandparents. Mom and I eat ice-cream after dinner. Grace likes it, too. But she doesn’t eat it. She doesn’t want to be fat.
1. How many people does this happy family have?2. Does Mom eat ice-cream after dinner?
3. How old is the boy?
4. Does Grace eat well? Why or why not?
7 . Students all over the world like sports. There are many kinds of sports. Many students like to play them.
In China, students like playing ping-pong best. They often play it after class. They like basketball and volleyball, too. But they are busy at school, so they don't often play sports.
In America （美国）, students play sports every day. They often play basketball, but soccer is their favorite sport. They like swimming and running, too. They think sports are great.
In England （英格兰）, ▲ . Watching soccer games on TV is their favorite. They often play sports with their family or friends on Saturday and Sunday. They like sports very much.
Playing sports is good for our health and can let us be happy. Let's do sports !
1. What sport is not mentioned（提及）for the students in China?| A．Ping-pong | B．Basketball | C．Volleyball | D．Baseball |
| A．Basketball | B．Running | C．Soccer | D．Swimming |
| A．Students don't like sports. |
| B．Students love watching soccer games and playing sports. |
| C．Students don't like watching games. |
| D．There are sports games every day. |
| A．sports games | B．playing sports | C．ball games | D．Chinese sports |
8 . Are you bored with your daily life? Here are some things you should try before you are 18, because after that it’s too late.
Learn to swim
Seriously(严肃点), this is so important that it can save your life. If you can’t swim well, you won’t be able to do water sports like waterskiing, surfing and diving. Even taking a boat trip will be dangerous for you. Make sure you do it.
Try at least one kind of team sports
Being a good team player is an important skill in life. You can’t just think of yourself, but have to work well with other people. Other advantages of team sports like basketball, football and baseball are that they keep you fit and healthy, and they are also great fun. Teams usually have a good social life too – you’ll go to lots of parties and make many friends.
Collect（收集） something
One of the best hobbies（爱好） for under – 18s is collecting things. You could collect kinds of stamps, or you could collect things that make you remember what you have done, like cinema tickets for films you have seen or e-mails from friends. The best way to collect is to have a special album to put your collection in and to write what each thing means to you. That way you won’t forget.
1. The most important reason for learning to swim is that ________.| A．it can save your life | B．It can make you healthy |
| C．you might easily do lots of things | D．It is good for your lungs |
| A．you’ll study in groups | B．you’ll go to parties and make many friends |
| C．you’ll take part in many matches | D．you’ll have a good living condition (条件) |
| A．collect something | B．do some water sports |
| C．send emails to your friends | D．do some good sports you like |
| A．Three things to do before you are 18. | B．Three things to do after you are 18. |
| C．Try to collect something and swim | D．Try to paly football or basketball |
9 . Does study make you tired? How to relax yourself? Here is some advice(建议)for you.
Rest(休息)at the weekend
Weekends are time for a rest. After a week’s work, weekends are the best time for you to relax. You can sleep long and get up late. Sleeping well can also help you study better. You can also watch a movie, or take a walk in the park. Don’t watch TV for too long.
Keep a diary(日记)
You can write down all that you want to say. That’s a great way to think about and remember life. You can do it on paper or on computers.
Have a big dinner
Do you often think you are so fat that you can’t eat too much. When you feel unhappy, have a big dinner. Eating delicious food will make you feel good.
Join in activities(活动)
Having a get-together(聚会)is great fun. Going out with friends will make you happy and relaxed. And it will also bring you a good sleep.
1. You can’t to relax at the weekend.| A．take a walk | B．have a good sleep |
| C．watch TV for too long | D．watch a movie |
| A．keeping a diary | B．having a big meal |
| C．joining in activities | D．going to bed late |
| A．Weekends are the best time to study. |
| B．Writing a diary is a good way to remember our life. |
| C．Only a big dinner can make you feel good. |
| D．Going out with friends makes us unhappy. |
| A．How to make yourself relaxed |
| B．How to have a good sleep |
| C．How to remember things well |
| D．How to study well |
10 . Language students often think they have memory problems. They worry because they can’t remember words. In fact, the problem usually isn’t with their memory. The problem is with how they study.
To remember word better, you need to understand how memory works. There are two kinds of memory: short-term and long-term. When you see, hear or read something. It goes first into short-term memory. But short-term memory lasts for only a few seconds. You will only remember something longer if it goes into long-term memory. Your long-term memory is like a very big library with many, many books. And like a library, it's organized. When you put away a book-or memory- you can’t just leave it anywhere. You have to choose a place where you can find it again.
How can you do this with vocabulary? The answer is to work with the word and think about the word in new ways. You can do this by writing new sentences that include it. Even better, you can invent a little story about the word, with people or places that you know. Another way is to make a picture in your mind with the word. For example, if the word is “height”, you can think of the tallest person you know and try to guess his or her height. All of these activities are good ways to think about words. They make the meaning of words stronger in your long-term memory. And they give a way to find a word when you need it.
1. In the writer's opinion, students can't remember words because_____.| A．they have memory problems | B．they are too worried |
| C．they don’t use a proper way | D．they don't like to study |
| A．Short-term memory is seldom used |
| B．What we see goes into long-term memory first. |
| C．We will forget a word soon if it goes into short-term memory. |
| D．We will never forget a word if it goes into long-term memory. |
| A．everything in life | B．something you’ve seen, heard or read |
| C．short-term memory | D．long-term memory |
| A．language students' problems in study | B．how to make the meaning of words stronger |
| C．short-term and long-term memory | D．how to improve ways to remember words |
