1 . When a baby is one year old, there is a fun activity. People call it “Zhuazhou”. It is an activity on a baby’s first birthday in China.
On that day, parents usually put a small table on the bed. On the table, there are some books, pens, rulers, food, toys and so on. Then parents put their baby at the table and the baby can take anything on it.
If a baby take a book, people will say he or she will be good at writing. If a baby girl takes a kitchen utensil (厨具), people will say she will be a good wife. When a baby takes a cake or a toy, people will say he or she will know how to have a good time in life.
For example, my father took a book from the table on his first birthday. After that, my grandfather called him “Wenhao”. Now my father is a writer, and he writes a lot of good books.
1. Parents have the activity “Zhuazhou” when their baby is ________.| A．one week old | B．one month old | C．one year old | D．two years old |
| A．the baby | B．the table | C．the bed | D．the book |
| A．Because his grandfather thought the name is interesting. |
| B．Because his father loved reading books very much. |
| C．Because his father took a book from the table on his first birthday. |
| D．Because his grandfather wanted his father to be a good son. |
| A．be a good cook | B．like eating delicious food |
| C．have a busy life | D．look after her family very well |
| A．An activity “Zhuazhou” | B．How to be a writer |
| C．The future job of a child | D．How to celebrate a baby’s birthday |
2 . There are different kinds of parties in America, such as birthday parties, housewarming parties and farewell (告别) parties. Now let’s learn about some party habits in America.
People wear different clothes for different parties. For many parties, men wear clothes with ties (领带), and women wear good dresses. Wearing jeans isn’t polite. For some special parties, you need to wear special clothes.
Bringing gifts is always welcome. But sometimes you may not bring gifts, or bring some cheap gifts, such as flowers or a bottle of wine (葡萄酒).
Time is very important to Americans. You must arrive at parties on time. If you can’t come on time, you need to call the host on the phone, and tell him or her what time you will arrive.
It is not good to leave a spoon in a soup bowl or coffee cup. Don’t make a lot of noise. You should put food into your mouth as quickly as you can, and eat the food with the mouth closed.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案
1. The underlined word “polite” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
| A．礼貌的 | B．昂贵的 | C．漂亮的 |
| A．ties | B．dresses | C．jeans |
| A．Gifts | B．Clothes | C．Time |
| A．You have to bring gifts if you join in the party in America. |
| B．It is bad to leave a spoon in a soup bowl or coffee cup if you join in the party in America. |
| C．You must arrive at parties on time if you join in the party in America. |
| A．Different parties in America |
| B．Party habits in America |
| C．Be a good host in America |
3 . Do you like pandas? Now you can watch them eat and play at iPanda.com for 24 hours.
The panda is a symbol (象征) of China. There are only about 1,600 pandas in the wild (野外). You can also see them in the zoos of some countries like the U.S. and the U.K.
Pandas have big black eyes and fat (肥的) bodies. When they eat, they can sit on the ground and hold the food with two hands, just like children. They look very cute and funny.
Pandas usually live for 30 years. Now many pandas in the wild have no food to eat. They are in danger (危险) and they need our help.
1. Where can people know about pandas’ life for 24 hours?| A．On TV. | B．On the radio. | C．In the report. | D．On the computer. |
| A．拿着 | B．丢弃 | C．收集 | D．寻觅 |
| A．They are too fat. | B．They have no food to eat. |
| C．They have no place to live. | D．Some people don’t like them. |
| A．The panda is a symbol of good luck. |
| B．People can only see pandas in China. |
| C．Pandas can live to be thirty years old. |
| D．There are a lot of pandas in the world. |
Teachers help us to be good students and people. So we should thank them for their hard work. Teachers’ Day is the best time for us to show our thanks. Different countries have different Teachers’ Day.
In China, we have Teachers’ Day on September 10. On that day we say thanks to our teachers. Some students give their teachers small gifts.
In the U.S., Teachers’ Day is the first week of May. Students have parties with gifts and snacks that week. They usually make cards and paintings for their teachers.
In Thailand, Teachers’ Day is on January 16. On that day, students usually wear traditional clothes to school and they will give their teachers flowers.
People in India celebrate Teachers’ Day on September 5. On that day, some students will dress up like teachers and teach other students. And the students can know how hard it is to be a teacher.
No matter which country you are in, one thing is always the same. Always say thanks and show your love to your teachers. It makes our teachers happy and helps them do a good job.
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1. Chinese have Teachers’ Day on
2. American students usually
3. When do people in India celebrate Teachers’ Day every year?
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5 . We have some interesting and fun things this term. On August 12th, we have a school trip with our teachers. On September 10th, we have a party to celebrate (庆祝) the Teachers’ Day. October is a great month. We have an art festival on October 1st. It is the National Day (国庆节). We have a soccer game on October 15th. School Day is on November 6th. Your parents can come to the school. Parents and students can play games together at school on School Day. We have a book sale in the school library on November 21st. And we have an English party on January 1st. It’s New Year’s Day. It’s a really busy term. Have a good time!
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
1. When is the school trip?
2. How many activities (活动) do they have in October?
3. What game do they have on October 15th?
4. What can the parents and students do at school on School Day?
5. Where do they have the book sale?
6 . Today more and more cars go into families. Which car is the best for people? Different people have different ideas.
Some people like the bright colour cars made in China. It’s really a good choice. The bright colour car made in China is cheap, nice and safe. This kind of cars is suitable for (适合) the general income (一般收入) family.
Some people love famous foreign cars like Japanese cars, American cars and German cars. They’re good but too expensive. But most people think famous foreign cars of better quality are better in safety. These are suitable for the high income family or for business.
Some people like sports cars, because they’re fast and exciting. Some sports cars are very nice but very expensive. Only rich people can afford (买得起) them.
1. The writer thinks the bright colour car made in China is _________.| A．nice but expensive | B．safe but too expensive |
| C．cheap, nice and safe | D．comfortable |
| A．cheap and nice | B．fast and exciting |
| C．good but too expensive | D．comfortable and save oil |
| A．some expensive cars | B．famous foreign cars |
| C．different cars | D．some cars made in China |
7 . November 9 is a time for us to learn a lot more about fire because it’s National Fire Prevention Day (消防日). This is what to do in a fire:
| 1. Shout out. Shout as loudly as you can, because people may be asleep. 2. Call 119. Never try to put out a fire yourself. Tell 119 where you are and what is on fire. 3. Keep down close to the floor. There is less smoke down there, so it’s easier to breathe (呼吸) and see where you are going. 4. Test (检查) the door. If the door is cool, open it carefully. If the door is hot, do not open it! Try to find a different way out. 5. Get out. Do not stop to pick up anything. A fire can become very big in a few seconds! 6. Don’t use the lift. Always use the stairs (楼梯). The lift may go wrong and keep you inside. 7. Don’t go back. Even if you have left your pet or favorite toy inside, do not go back for it. Animals have a very good sense of smell. They often get out of buildings before people. |
1. How many things should we do according to the passage?
| A．Five. | B．Six. | C．Seven. | D．Eight. |
| A．look for your pet | B．telephone 119 |
| C．call 120 | D．put out the fire yourself |
| A．there is less smoke down there | B．the firemen can find you easily |
| C．people may be asleep | D．you should look after your things carefully |
| A．If the door is hot, try to find a different way out. |
| B．Don’t use the lift. |
| C．Do not stop to pick up anything. |
| D．People often got out of buildings before animals. |
8 . Always do your homework before you get too tired. Don’t wait until very late in everything, or your work will seem much harder than it really is.
If you have more than an hour’s work, give yourself a break after an hour. On the other hand, don’t break it up so much, or you can’t finish anything, you should be able to work at least a half at a time without stopping.
Don’t put it off (推迟) until the last minute. If you put off doing your homework, you will have it on your mind, and you will not enjoy your free time so much. If you put it off until the end of the week or until right before a test, you will have too much work to do.
Do your homework at the same time every evening. This will help you make it a habit. It will make it easier to do, and it will make your free time more enjoyable, as well.
1. If we wait very late in the evening, our work will________.| A．look very easy | B．go to so much trouble |
| C．become a little hard | D．seem much harder |
| A．never finish their homework in time |
| B．want to keep up with what is happening in the school |
| C．have to do their homework each night |
| D．will have too much catching up to do |
| A．Five. | B．Four. | C．Three. | D．Two. |
9 . When you are in the U.K., you must be very careful in the street, because the traffic runs on the left side. You must look at the right side first and then the left side, and then you can cross the street. If the traffic lights are on red, the traffic must stop. Then people on foot can cross the road. If the traffic lights are on green, the traffic can go. People mustn’t cross. When you take a bus in the U.K., you have to be careful, too. Always remember the traffic runs on the left. Have a look first, or you will go the wrong way. In many cities in the U.K., there are double-deckers (双层公共汽车). You can sit on the second deck. It’s a good way to see the city. It’s very interesting.
1. What does the underlined word “careful” mean (意思是) in Chinese?| A．有礼貌的 | B．小心的 | C．安静的 | D．努力的 |
| A．In the U.K., people drive cars on the right. |
| B．The traffic must stop when the traffic lights are on red. |
| C．Drivers don’t have to be careful in the U.K. |
| D．There are no buses with two decks in the U.K. |
| A．People in the U.K. | B．Bikes in the U.K. |
| C．The Traffic in the U.K. | D．Buses with Two Decks. |
10 . Swans are also called the Great White Swans, a major characteristic shape of birds, the greatest length of 1.5 metres and weighing more than 15 kilograms can be. Their wingspans (翼幅) can be over 3.1 metres.
Swans usually have white body feathers, a black or yellow mouth and black nose. They have a long thin neck. They are also heavy-bodied, big-footed birds. They are larger than the geese. Immature birds wear mottled (斑驳的) gray or brown feather for two or more years. Adults also have an unfeathered skin between the eyes and mouth.
Young swans are able to run and swim for a few hours after they were born, but they also need to be carefully looked after for several months. Swans mature (成熟) in the third or fourth year and may live for 20 years in the wild and 50 years or more in captivity (圈养).
1. Paragraph 2 is mainly about swans’ ________.| A．looks | B．abilities | C．personalities | D．growth |
| A．two years | B．20 years | C．more than two years | D．50 years |
| A．A film guide. | B．An animal magazine. | C．An advertisement. | D．A storybook. |
