1 . Inventions usually make a big difference to people’s lives. Do you have any great inventions at home? Do they help you a lot in your life or bring you much fun? Here are some of the most useful inventions in families according to a survey.
 | The most helpful and creative invention for kids is the reading pen. With the specially-designed pen, kids find it convenient and fun to learn. Little kids can learn a lot, including story-telling, poems and music. They start learning by touching the contents (内容) in the books with the pen. This way kids can learn by themselves. They are also great helpers for primary school students after school. |
 | Mopping robots (扫地机器人) are popular with people who are too busy to do housework. They are more popular with office ladies. They can help people clean dirt, dust and hair easily. With the help of them, people don’t need to spend much time on housework. They can enjoy a more relaxing life after work. |
 | As for old people, an electric foot basin (电动洗脚盆) is the best invention. It’s a good choice to buy one for your grandparents. It can help keep their blood pressure normal and improve blood circulation (循环). The special basin can keep the water warm. So washing feet with it will help old people become healthier and more relaxed. |
| A．boring | B．convenient | C．difficult | D．expensive |
| A．using the electric foot basin | B．listening to music with the reading pen |
| C．enjoying the mopping machine working | D．walking for a long way every day |
| A．at home | B．in the office | C．at school | D．in a supermarket |
2 . Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork. It can make you confident when you are studying. But unluckily, most students don’t know how to take notes. Here are some suggestions.
Write down key facts. If your teacher writes notes on the blackboard, that’s great. You can copy them or write down the most important facts of all in class. Different teachers do things differently. For example, some teachers may focus on (关注) lots of dates and facts in class, but they only write the important ones on the blackboard. Other teachers may not write anything down, but they may say something important again and again.
Ask. Don’t be afraid to ask your teacher to repeat what you’ve missed. If your teacher speaks too fast and you can’t follow what he or she is saying, you can ask him or her after class.
Compare. Comparing your notes with classmates’ can be good for your learning. It can also help you and your classmates correct some mistakes.
Organize. Note-taking also needs organization. Keep notes for each subject in one notebook so that you can find everything easily when a test comes.
Good note-taking takes time. If you decide to recopy your notes every evening, you’ll surely have less time to watch TV. But you’ll save time in the coming test.
1. There are ________ main points about note-taking in this passage.| A．4 | B．5 | C．6 | D．7 |
| A．Every word. | B．Lots of date. |
| C．The most important information. | D．Your complaints about the teacher. |
| A．Organizing the notes. | B．Recopying your notes after class. |
| C．Asking your teachers for help. | D．Comparing your notes with classmates’. |
| A．How to take notes | B．What to do in class |
| C．How to study for a test | D．What to do after class |
Did you have any interesting dreams last night? Do you know everyone dreams? But not everyone remembers their dreams. A person can usually have up to seven dreams a night, and each dream usually lasts from 10 to 40 minutes.
Why do we dream? Scientists believe that we dream to remember because dreams come from our memories and they tell us a lot about ourselves. They also help us learn from the past and even help us solve problems.
Different dreams mean differently to people. For example, if you dream about flying, you are probably quite happy. This is a good time in your life. You may feel that other people see you as a leader. And when you dream that you didn’t study for a test, it usually means you are worried about an important thing coming in your life.
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4 . We know music is very important in our daily life. Do you notice music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm.
Scientists believe that music influences（影响）the way people behave（表现）. They think that the sound of western classical（古典的）makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. Without music, people spend even less.
Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This makes people eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money in this way.
Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more active. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax.
The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might influence the way you do things.
1. According to the text, scientists believe that music can ______ .| A．create different feelings for us |
| B．help us to develop good habits |
| C．develop our interest in money |
| D．influence natural environments |
| A．a sign of being slower |
| B．something about manners |
| C．a sign of being richer |
| D．something with new styles |
| A．slow in action |
| B．fresh in mind |
| C．care about manners |
| D．worry about studies |
| A．Music in Restaurants. |
| B．Good and Bad Music. |
| C．Types of Music . |
| D．Music and Behavior. |
We all know that foods will easily go bad if they get too warm. So we usually put them into our fridges to keep cool in hot weather. But can you make it without fridges?
In 1995, Abba, a teacher from Nigeria, found a cool way. His invention was called Pot-in-Pot Cooling System (系统).
It uses two clay pots (陶罐). There is a smaller pot inside a larger one. The space between the two pots is filled with wet sand. Fruit, vegetables or drinks can be put into the smaller pot. A wet cloth covers all of them. Some foods can be kept fresh for several weeks in it.
Abba built five thousand Pot-in-Pot Cooling Systems for the villagers in his home town. Then people all over the country began using the invention. Soon it became popular with farmers in other African countries.
In 2000, Abba got a prize—the Rolex Award. If you are trying to do something to improve human life, you may have the chance to get this prize.
1. ________ from Nigeria invented the Pot-in-Pot Cooling System.| A．A teacher | B．A cook | C．A scientist | D．A worker |
| A．under the wet sand | B．outside the larger pot | C．between the two pots | D．into the smaller pot |
| A．store wet cloth | B．get warm | C．keep foods fresh | D．win a prize |
| A．In 2000. | B．In 2010. | C．In 2020. | D．In 2001. |
| A．How to keep food fresh without fridges. | B．A cool way to keep healthy |
| C．Try to help others | D．Life in Nigeria |
6 . Wu Yue, a 14-year-old student at a Junior High School in Hangzhou, usually has lunch with his classmates in their dining hall. But one day, a newcomer, the school headmaster, joined them at the same table. They talked about the food that the dining hall offered and had a nice chat.
Wu is not alone. Many students across China have the chance to eat with their headmasters. The government issued a notice on food safety and nutrition (营养) management in schools, asking headmasters from kindergarten to high school to have meals with students. The rule took effect (生效) on April 1st.
Many schools now have seats for school managers when they eat with students in the dining hall. After talking with them, the managers have to write reports and make suggestions to dining hall workers. Many students were asked about the food that they liked most. To their surprise, their favorite dishes appeared in the dining hall later. “It’s not just about the food. It makes me feel that I have a say in school,” explained one student. “My ideas are valued.”
Some headmasters regard these mealtime conversations as their main chance to communicate with students. And they notice that some students prefer meat to vegetables. “We are thinking about how to improve the dining hall’s dishes and provide students with a healthy diet,” one headmaster said. As students become more familiar with the school managers, they begin to express their own points of view.
“It’s important to understand students’ requirements. Our practice shows the school’s sense of responsibility,” another headmaster said.
1. Who is the newcomer to have lunch with students at the dining hall?| A．The new student. | B．The school teacher. | C．The school headmaster. |
| A．On April 1st. | B．On March 1st. | C．On January 1st. |
| A．They have to write reports and make suggestions to dining hall workers. |
| B．They have to play games with students on the playground. |
| C．They have to help the dining hall workers do some cleaning. |
| A．How to improve their dining hall conditions. |
| B．How to provide students with a healthy diet. |
| C．How to communicate with the parents. |
| A．students are not satisfied with the school’s management |
| B．students now prefer fruit and vegetables to meat |
| C．school managers pay more attention to food safety and nutrition |
| D．the relationship between teachers and students becomes better |
7 . When you are ill, you must be unhappy because your body becomes hot, and there are pains all over. You don’t want to work. You stay in bed, feeling terrible.
What makes you ill? They are germs (细菌). Germs are everywhere. They are very small and you can’t see them with your eyes, but you can find them with a microscope. They are very small and there could be hundreds of them on or in a very small thing.
Germs are always in dirty water. When you look at dirty water under a microscope, you will see them in it. So your parents will not let you drink dirty water.
Germs are found not only in dirty water, and they are also found in air and dust. If you cut your finger, and if some of the dust goes into the finger, it will become big and red, and you will have much pain in it. Sometimes they will go into your body and you will have pain.
1. You can see germs ________.| A．when you are ill |
| B．only when you use a microscope |
| C．when you cut your finger. |
| D．everywhere around you |
| A．water will make you sick |
| B．there are many germs in it |
| C．you can see germs in it |
| D．it will make your finger become big and red |
| A．how to keep dirty water clean |
| B．how to take care of your fingers |
| C．how to be happy |
| D．what makes you ill |
8 . Living in modern society brings anxieties (焦虑) which usually come from both work and life. Sometimes even little things make us upset. How can we deal with all of the worries and relax? Here are some tips.
① Take pictures every day
Taking photos to record your daily life is a good way to make you feel happy. According to scientists, the pictures can remind you of those happy memories.
② Cry
Some people hide their emotions(情绪) when they feel sad, Remember that crying can make you feel better.
③ Rest on weekends
Weekends are a time for rest, but some people, especially women, spend whole weekends doing housework, which makes them feel more tired. After working for a week, weekends are the best time for relaxation. A relaxing weekend can make you feel much better.
④ Take part in more activities
Having a get-together is a great way to relax. Going out with friends for a picnic or having a party will be fun, and you won’t feel lonely.
⑤ Go for a swim or a run
Swimming or running during the day can make you feel better, help you forget everything temporarily, and help you sleep better.
⑥ Sing while taking a shower
Some people like to sing while taking a shower. They don’t care how good their singing is. It’s just a way to relax. Have a try. You are the only one listening.
1. According to the passage, what can help people sleep?| A．Running. | B．Taking pictures. | C．Crying. | D．Singing. |
| A．We should eat a little to be happy. |
| B．Crying often is bad for our health. |
| C．Singing is one way for some people to relax. |
| D．We should swim or run for a long time every day. |
| A．work hard all the time |
| B．learn to relax |
| C．smile at everyone |
| D．do nothing on weekends |
9 . What is a Chinatown? Is it a town in China? Of course not! It is in a foreign (外国的) country. It is a place where many overseas (海外的) Chinese live together.
There are lots of China towns in America. The biggest one is in New York. There are about 150,000 people in it. It is the home of Chinese New Yorkers. And it is also a good place to go.
Shopping in Chinatown.
Shopping in Chinatown is fun. You can find lots of things there. Most of them are made in China. Mott Street is the best place to shop because the things there are very cheap.
Eating in Chinatown
Chinatown has more than 200 restaurants. You can enjoy traditional Chinese food there. New Silver Palace Restaurant is one of the best restaurants. Why don’t you have breakfast with a cup of green tea in it? You can eat some Shanghai food in Evergreen Restaurant.
Living in Chinatown
Living in Chinatown is comfortable. You can find hospitals, schools, banks, libraries and supermarkets in it. In some schools, students must study Chinese. Many overseas Chinese send their children to these schools. They want their children to learn more knowledge about China and its culture.
1. A Chinatown is a place where2. The number of people who live in the biggest Chinatown:
3. List three things about Chinatown mentioned (提及) in this passage:
4. The reason why Mott Street is the best place to shop:
5. Things many overseas Chinese want their children to learn:
10 . In Britain, Australia, Canada and a few other English-speaking countries people don’t stop celebrating when Christmas Day is over. They also celebrate the following day, known as Boxing Day. It is a popular day for giving additional（另外的）gifts. It has been celebrated for so long, but nobody exact knows how it started.
Some people believe Boxing Day began in the Middle Ages. In those days, in some special places there were special collection boxes where people threw money for the poor. The day after Christmas the boxes were opened, and the money was counted. Then the money went to helping the poor in the area.
Others believe Boxing Day started about 300 years ago when some rich people had Christmas feasts（盛宴）. They offered lots of food to their guests. Because many servants（仆人）were needed to make and serve the food, they could not celebrate Christmas with their families. To thank them, the rich people would put food into boxes for their servants to take home.
Now Boxing Day has become a public holiday in some countries. Some people spend the day boxing up old or unwanted things and donating（捐赠）them to the poor. Many people are active in helping service organizations（组织）like the Red Cross.
No matter how Boxing Day got its start, it’s a wonderful time to donate things or give small gifts to people. By doing so, you can make someone’s holiday much happier.
1. From the first paragraph we know that Boxing Day ________.| A．has a long history | B．is before Christmas Day |
| C．is celebrated in only three countries | D．is the day for buying gifts |
| A．to thank the rich people | B．to make the guests happy |
| C．to give people help or small gifts | D．to remember the old days |
| A．Christmas Day | B．Boxing Day | C．The Red Cross | D．The Middle Ages |
