1 . If you like to put on your earphones (耳机) and listen to your favorite music, your parents must have told you that “Turn that down before you go deaf!” Well, they have a point: loud noise from your earphones can hurt your hearing. It may cause hearing loss. Hearing loss means a person can’t hear clearly any more. For some people, that even means not being able to hear at all.
If the noise around you is so loud that you have to shout to make other people hear you, you may get your ears hurt. Temporary (暂时的) hearing loss can happen after you listen to some loud noise for 15 minutes. If you have temporary hearing loss, you won’t be able to hear as well as you did before. Luckily, these signs will usually go away and your hearing is likely to return to normal. But if someone listens to loud noise for too long every day, permanent (永久的) hearing loss can happen. This means the person’s hearing won’t be as good as it was before. That’s why some factory workers need to wear ear protection. Listening to loud music a lot can cause ear damage, especially if you use earphones.
However, you can help keep your hearing good, if you’re going to a concert and you know the music is going to be loud, consider wearing earplugs to protect your ears from the noise.
1. What should we do if we like to listen to music with earphones?| A．We should share it with others. | B．We should enjoy it often. |
| C．We should turn down the music. | D．We should sing with the music. |
| A．ten minutes | B．fifteen minutes | C．twenty minutes | D．half an hour |
| A．They need to wear ear protection. | B．They need to wear sunglasses. |
| C．They need to wear special shoes. | D．They need to wear earphones. |
| A．耳廓 | B．耳机 | C．耳环 | D．耳塞 |
| A．Try to ask parents to listen to loud music with their children. | B．Try to ask children to listen to loud music on earphones. |
| C．Try to ask children not to listen to loud music on earphones. | D．Try to ask parents not to let children listen to music. |
2 . In different countries and different cultures, people celebrate their birthdays in different ways.
At China’s birthday party, family and friends eat long noodles to wish a long life.
It is an old custom that many people in Spain will be pulled（拉耳朵） on their birthdays, once for a year.
In Denmark, if there is a national flag flying at the door of a family, it marks the birthday of someone in the family. While the birthday child is asleep, the gifts will be quietly placed beside his bed. The first thing the child sees when he wakes up is the gifts.
In Finland, a mother prepares a table for her child the night before her child’s birthday. The table is decorated with flowers, birthday cakes and gifts from relatives and friends in the middle. And the table is put in the child’s bedroom. The next morning, the whole family come to the child’s room and sing the birthday song “Happy birthday to you” to wake up the sleeping child and celebrate for him.
In Australia, the whole family is going to swim in the sea on the day of their child’s birthday. After swimming, the whole family have a picnic on the beach to celebrate their child’s birthday.
Russian children don’t eat birthday cakes on their birthdays, they eat birthday pies instead.
Irish children have the custom of “head hitting on birthday”. Birthday children are carefully picked up head down, gently hit the floor, once for a year. In general, they will be hit once more for good luck.
1. Why do Chinese people eat long noodles on their birthdays?| A．In order to wish a long life. | B．In order to thank their relatives. |
| C．In order to get lucky money. | D．In order to have a good time. |
| A．11 | B．12. | C．13 | D．14. |
| A．The child’s father. | B．The child’s mother. | C．The child’s sister. | D．The child’s friends. |
| A．Birthday cakes. | B．Apple pies. | C．Birthday pies. | D．Fresh fruit. |
| A．In Denmark, people hang a national flag at the door. | B．An Australian family will go swimming in the sea on a child’s birthday. |
| C．Irish children will be picked up head down and gently hit the floor on their birthdays. | D．Russians will sing the birthday song “Happy birthday to you” on their child’s birthday. |
| E． | |
3 . We live on the earth and we share the earth with plants and animals. However, some animals are in danger.
Chinese tigers live in the south of China. They are the oldest type of tigers in the world and they eat small animals. They are in danger now. Some people kill them for their fur and bones.
Blue whales live in the ocean. They are the largest animals in the world. They are larger than elephants. But they feed on the smallest sea animals. They are in danger, too. Because some people make the ocean dirty and others even kill them for their meat.
Chinese people regard pandas as the “national treasure” in China. However, pandas are also in danger now. They live in the forests and mountains of Southwest China. They feed on bamboo. They have less and less land to live on. They are becoming fewer in number.
There are three kinds of golden monkeys in China, including Chuan, Dian, Qian golden monkeys. They live in mountains and forests. They usually live on high places. They feed on wild fruit and bamboo. They also like eating bird eggs. They have long and golden hair and it can help them keep warm. They are in danger because people cut down too many trees and their home is becoming smaller and smaller.
1. Why do some people kill Chinese tigers?| A．For their fur and bones. | B．For their meat. | C．For their hair. | D．For their hearts. |
| A．On the land. | B．In the ocean. | C．In the forests. | D．In the mountains. |
| A．Small animals. | B．Wild fruit. | C．Sea animals. | D．Bamboo. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Chinese tigers. | B．The national treasure. | C．Animals in danger. | D．The earth. |
There are over 3000 languages spoken in the world. Of all these languages, English is the most popular. Why has this happened?
In the 19th century, Great Britain became a powerful country. So English became an international language. Since the 1950s, the USA has become more and more powerful. The American computer and Internet industry have taken the leading position. As a result, the Internet has helped English become much more popular in the world.
Nowadays, English is spoken as the mother tongue in many countries, including the United Kingdon, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Also, in many countries, people speak English as their second language, such as Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and India. It is used in many different fields of life. Business people use English at international conferences. Tourists speak English when they go abroad. We can see many English signs in public places. All in all, English plays an important part in our lives.
China has largest population in the world. It has encouraged more people to learn English since the 1970s. Since the 1990s, English leaning has been very popular with Chinese people. Many of them have done well in English and have made great progress in speaking it.
Now, Chinese students are required to learn English and it’s very important for them to study English well.
1. In the world, there are more than 3000 languages.2. Great Britain has become more and more powerful since the 1950s.
3. English has become much more popular with the help of the Internet.
4. People in India speak English as their mother tongue.
5. It’s not very important for Chinese students to study English well.
5 . When people talk to each other, write letters or make phone calls, words of the spoken form or the written form can send any message they want to pass on.
But besides words, do you know any other ways you use to communicate with people? Rich expressions on your face can be one of them. A smile on your face shows that you are happy. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad or excited. Body languages can do the same job. When you put your hand up in class, the teacher knows that you want to say something or you may have some questions to ask. You shake your head from side to side and people know you are saying“no”or refuse others’ requirements (要求). When you nod, people will understand that you are saying “yes” or agree to others’ opinions or suggestions.
Other forms can also carry different messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop gives passengers instructions on which bus to take. The flag language made by soldiers can pass different orders. Sound from the school bell tells the students and the teachers when to begin or end a class. A photographer (摄影师) can use the photos he has taken to tell others about what he thinks of the world around him. Music and films also convey the feelings and ideas of the musicians and the directors.
1. When people want to use the words to communicate with others, they ________.| A．smile friendly | B．cry aloud | C．keep silent | D．write letters |
| A．close your eyes | B．move your head up and down |
| C．put up your hand | D．shake your head from side to side |
| A．which bus can be taken | B．what the orders mean for soldiers |
| C．when the students should have a class | D．how the photographer sees the world |
| A．传递 | B．掩饰 | C．克制 | D．爆发 |
| A．Spoken and Written Languages | B．Facial Expressions and Gestures |
| C．Forms of Communication | D．Suggestions on Communication |
6 . Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think about it?”
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Yunnan wrote. “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I’m shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a conversation. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I write them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or ten words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
1. How many basic questions do the students often ask?| A．Five. | B．Four. | C．Three. | D．Two. |
| A．Watch English films. | B．Write down the words first. |
| C．Listen to real English songs. | D．Take a deep breath and smile before you begin. |
| A．He’s too shy to talk with others. | B．He’s not able to read English words. |
| C．He can’t remember new words. | D．He doesn’t know what real English is. |
| A．5 or 8. | B．8 or 10. | C．10 or 15. | D．20 or 25. |
| A．English films. | B．Advice on learning English. |
| C．English writing. | D．How to begin an English conversation. |
The FIFA World Cup is often called the World Cup. It is the most important competition in international football (soccer). It was organized by Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport’s governing body.
There are two soccer tournaments (锦标赛，比赛), one for men and one for women. Each of them are both held every four years. The men’s World Cup is considered the most popular sporting event in the world. The final game of the 1998 tournament was played to a television and more than 1 billion (十亿) people watched the game. The World Cup was founded (成立) in 1930 with just 13 teams. But now, more than 140 countries have taken part in it. The women’s World Cup was first played in 1991 and it became more and more popular from then on. More than 90, 000 soccer fans attended the final games of the 1999 tournament-one of the largest crowds ever to watch a women’s sporting event. Nearly 75 nations took part in the 1999 event. In the 2006 World Cup, 197 national teams took part in the tournaments.
The World Cup is held every four years, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was canceled (取消) because of World War II. So many people like watching the World Cup games. In fact, it has more fans even than the Olympic Games. There is only one winner in the World Cup every time. If the team win the first place, the team can get the World Cup trophy (大力神杯).
1. The World Cup is about basketball games.2. In 1998 tournament, more than one billion people watched the final game.
3. The World Cup was founded in 1932 with 13 teams.
4. The World Cup is held every three years in turn.
5. Only one team can get the World Cup trophy.
When you swim for a long time, you will notice there are some wrinkles (皱纹) on your fingers. Do you know why?
In fact, your skin is covered with its own special oil. It is the surface of your skin. It can protect your skin and keep the water out. When you stay in the water for a long time, the oil will be washed off. The water can then get into your skin. This makes your skin doubled (双重的) in some places but not in others. Then wrinkles appear as a result.
Anyway, there is no need to worry about the wrinkles. Once the water in the fingers has completely gone, the skin will return to normal. They may even help protect you better. The wrinkles can help you hold things and move more easily under the water.
But what can we do to avoid getting wrinkly fingers? The first is to cut down the time when your hands or feet are in the water. The second is to have less contact with soap and other similar things, which may break the outer surface of your skin. The last is to use plenty of hand cream. All of these methods will play a role in keeping your hands smooth.
1. The surface of your skin is covered with its own special oil.2. The water getting into your skin makes some wrinkles appear.
3. Wrinkles are harmful and they make it harder to move under the water.
4. Soap can bring us some wrinkles on the surface of our skin more easily.
5. This passage mainly tells us what wrinkles are.
Running is becoming popular these days. Many of us run for our health. Doctors say many heath problems come from these bad habits: eating too much, drinking too much, smoking too much and not having enough exercise.
Doctors tell us, “Eat less, don’t smoke and exercise more. Running is good exercise because it helps build a strong heart. It also helps most people lose weight (重量). One 68-year-old woman runs three times a week. She runs to lose weight.
Running is good for our health in other ways, too. Many runners say running makes colds and other small health problems go away. Running is our doctor. Running can also help people to relax. So today men and women of all ages enjoy running.
1. Few people are running for their health these days.2. Many health problems come from eating, drinking, smoking too much and not having enough exercise.
3. Running can help many people lose weight.
4. Many runners say running can make colds go away.
5. Only young people enjoy running.
What are you going to do if you are in a burning house? How will you escape? Do you know how to save yourself? Please read the following passage.
Escaping from a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save your life. It’s important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family, such as stairways and fire escapes, but not elevators.
From the lower floors of the buildings, escaping through windows is possible. Learn the best way of leaving by windows with the least chance of serious injury.
The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. Of course, it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building.
Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed. Or smoke and fire may come into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may get into the room.
On a second or third floor, the best windows for escape are those that open onto a roof. From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. Dropping onto hard ground might end in injury. Bushes and grass can help to break a fall.
1. Escaping from a fire is a serious matter.2. Windows can’t be used when you are waiting for help.
3. In a fire we can use elevators to come down.
4. Doors must all be open so that smoke can come into the room.
5. The passage may help save your life in a fire.
