Do you play with your phone before bedtime? You may want to read a book instead. According to a US study, looking at screens at night can cause us to sleep badly.
In the evening, our bodies make melatonin (褪黑素). Melatonin helps us feel sleepy and relaxed. It’s an important part of our sleep cycle (周期). Our electronic screens stop that cycle from working normally (正常地).
Why? Phones, computers and TVs make blue light. Blue light stops our bodies from making melatonin. Even just a little bit of blue light can have an effect (影响). Eight minutes of blue light can keep your brain “awake” for an hour, according to the study. Even if you fall asleep, you may have lots of dreams. Your brain won’t have a good rest.
It’s even worse if you play an exciting game before bed. Games make our hearts beat faster, so we have a harder time falling asleep. Then, when we fall asleep, we don’t get enough “deep sleep”.
1. Does melatonin help us feel sleepy and relaxed?
2. What do phones, computers and TVs make to stop our bodies from making melatonin?
3. How long can eight minutes of blue light keep our brain “awake”?
4. Do you think you have enough sleep? Why or why not?
2 . I’m Eric. Welcome to our classroom. You can see a nice classroom. A blackboard is on the wall. A map of China and a map of the world are on the wall, too. The map of China is old. But the map of the world is new. There is a teacher’s desk. An eraser and a ruler are on it.
There are two doors. Some brooms（扫把）and a football are behind the door. Fifty desks and chairs are in our classroom. They are our desks and chairs. That is a bookcase. And some books are in it. The students can read them after class but can’t take any of them out.
Some flowers are near the window. They are red. We like our classroom. We like our class, too.
1. This passage is about ________.| A．the room | B．the classroom | C．the bedroom | D．the blackboard |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．In Eric’s schoolbag. | B．On the teacher’s desk. |
| C．Under the teacher’s desk. | D．Behind the teacher’s desk. |
| A．带走 | B．买 | C．读 | D．花费 |
| A．Some flowers are red. | B．Eric likes his classroom. |
| C．There is only one door in the wall. | D．The students can read the books in the bookcase after class. |
3 . The giant panda is an animal popular with people all over the world. With their black and white fur and soft round bodies, they are loved by the old and young. Do you love them? If you do, why not join in a panda volunteer programme? Here are some tips for you if you want to be a volunteer of the programme.
Book Early
If you don’t book early, the programme may become fully booked. Some volunteer programme limit (限制) the number of the volunteers. We suggest booking at least one week in advance.
Follow the Instructions
Giant pandas lead a very different life. Sometimes, it is very hard for them to stand outside influences. We’d better not disturb their peaceful life, so some of the activities might be changed or cancelled.
Please do not make any noise or movements that might disturb the pandas.
Please do not get close to the pandas or throw food to them, unless the panda keeper tells you to do so. It might disturb the pandas’ eating habits and cause them to become sick.
For your safety, do not get into the cage, touch the adult pandas, or let them touch you, unless the panda keeper tells you to do so.
Do not take photos or videos unless it’s allowed
Dress Code
To protect yourself when carrying bamboo, please do no wear shorts or slippery (滑的) shoes. Also, pandas have a very keen (敏锐的) sense of smell. As you will get very close to them, please do not wear perfume (香水) or nail polish.
1. .If you don’t book the programme early, what may happen?| A．The programme will be changed. |
| B．The programme will be cancelled. |
| C．The programme will become fully booked. |
| D．The programme will be put of. |
| A．At least one week. | B．At least two weeks. |
| C．At least three weeks. | D．At least four weeks. |
| A．To protect pandas. | B．To protect bamboo. |
| C．To protect yourself. | D．To protect others. |
| A．Do not make any noise that might disturb the pandas. |
| B．You can throw food to the pandas freely if you like. |
| C．Do not get into the cage without being told to do so. |
| D．Do not take photos or videos unless it’s allowed. |
| A．A peace lover. | B．A panda lover. |
| C．A music lover. | D．A panda keeper. |
4 . In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny，the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞) or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.
If you don’t take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.
1. “People can also have summer in winter.” Means “it is sometimes too ________ in winter.”| A．cold | B．warm | C．cool | D．rainy |
| A．black clouds | B．sunshine and snow | C．summer and winter | D．spring and autumn |
| A．Because the sky is sunny all day. | B．Because they often have very good weather. |
| C．Because the weather is warm just like in spring. | D．Because they may have four seasons in one day. |
| A．it often rains in England | B．they are going to sell them |
| C．their friends ask them to do so | D．they are their favourite things |
| A．Bad Seasons | B．Summer or Winter | C．The Weather in England | D．Strange English People |
5 . Malls are popular places for Americans to go. Some people spend so much time at malls that they are called mall rats.
People like malls for many reasons. They don’t feel any danger around them because malls have police stations or private security guards. People don’t need to pay for parking in malls, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest area with waterfalls and large green trees.
The largest mall in the United States is the Mall of America in Minnesota. It covers 4.2 million square feet. It has 350 stores, eight night clubs, and a seven-acre park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About 750,000 people shop every week.
The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965 in Edina, Minnesota. People loved doing all their shopping in one place. More malls were built all over the country. Now, malls are like town centers where people come to do many things. They shop, of course. They also eat in food house that have food from all over the world. They see movies at theatres. Some people even get their daily exercise by doing the new sport mall walking. Others go to malls to meet friends. In some malls, people can see a doctor or a dentist and even attend church. In other words, people can do just everything in malls. Now residents（居民）can actually live in their favourite shopping centre.
1. Do people need to pay for parking in malls?2. How many people shop in the largest mall in the United State every week?
3. When and where was the first indoor mall built in the United States?
4. Why were more malls built all over the country?
5. Some people do mall walking as their daily exercise, don’t they?
6. Do you prefer to have a one-day trip to such malls? Please give your reason.
6 . I have been in London for about a year. Now, I know a lot about it.
● Eating in London
It is easy to find good food in London. There are lots of restaurants and food markets. Traditional (传统的) British food includes fish and chips, pudding, pies, cheese, tea and cake.
● Weather in London
Does it always rain in London? No, not really. London’s weather can change very quickly. In fact, Londoners carry both sunglasses and an umbrella throughout the year.
● Attractions in London
London has many famous attractions, such as the London Eye, the Tower of London and the Science Museum. You can take a double-decker bus. It will show you around the city. Outside the city, there is beautiful countryside and many castles, parks and gardens.
In a word, London is a beautiful city. It is a good place for visiting and learning.
1. ________ is one of the traditional British food in London.
| A．Ice-cream | B．Dumplings | C．Fish and chips | D．Hamburgers |
| A．sunny | B．changeable | C．rainy | D．terrible |
| A．strange feelings | B．science reports | C．high buildings | D．places of interest |
| A．The underground | B．A mini bus | C．A double-decker bus | D．A train |
| A．The writer has been in London for about a year. |
| B．To find good food in London is very difficult. |
| C．Many castles, parks and gardens are in the city. |
| D．The writer thinks it’s awful to study in London. |
Look at the picture on the right. What is it? Yeah, it’s a special(特殊的) robot car, ROPITS. Japan made it this year. It’s a new kind of car. The car can drive itself(它自己). It is very easy for people to use it.
ROPITS is short for Robot for Personal Intelligent Transport System (个人智能交通系统机器人). ROPITS has only one seat. The Japanese made it for old and disabled (残疾的) people in Japan.
What makes the ROPITS special? One can ask it to pick him or her up from a computer or a smart-phone(智能手机). After he or she gets in the car and tells the ROPITS where to go, it will begin to drive itself and let the driver enjoy the ride.
The ROPITS will not have traffic accidents (事故) because it drives very slowly, not more than 7 kilometers an hour.
1. This passage(文章) is about a new kind of ________.| A．car | B．bicycle | C．smart-phone | D．computer |
| A．it is only for people in Japan | B．it can drive itself all the way |
| C．it can drive fast on the road | D．it is for the old and disabled people |
| A．All the people in Japan | B．Young people in Japan |
| C．Children in Japan | D．Old and disabled people in Japan |
| A．more than 7 kilometers | B．7 kilometers |
| C．not more than 7 kilometers | D．over 7 kilometers |
| A．ROPITS is big and smart |
| B．ROPITS doesn’t drive fast |
| C．people must learn to drive ROPITS |
| D．The old and the disabled people drive ROPITS |
8 . Scientists(科学家) find that music is important in preparing(准备) for a sports game. They say that listening to the right music helps people train hard(努力训练) and feel good after training. A lot of sportspeople now use music to help them prepare for sports games.
Listening to the right music is important for all of us. We all know that doing some exercise is important, but many of us don’t like doing it. Listening to music can make exercise more interesting, and help people keep doing it. Every evening I go running for exercise. Maybe I can make my exercise fun and easy this evening by listening to some music.
But not all sportspeople like listening to music in their training or games. One sportsman says that he needs to concentrate(集中注意力) before a game, but he can’t do it when he is listening to music.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. Listening to the right music can help sportspeople ________.
| A．eat well | B．sleep well | C．finish training quickly | D．prepare for a sports game |
①All the sportspeople like listening to music in their training or games.
②It makes exercise more fun.
③It helps people keep exercising.
④It helps people remember happy things.
| A．①② | B．③④ | C．②③ | D．②④ |
| A．He runs. | B．He swims. | C．He plays tennis. | D．He plays basketball. |
| A．doing well in a game | B．doing training for a game |
| C．knowing more about a game | D．concentrating before a game |
| A．Fun Sports | B．Music and Sports | C．Relaxing Music | D．Exercise and Health |
Why are so many British people interested in historical television programs like Downton Abbey (《唐顿庄园》)? Maybe because they want to see how both rich and poor people lived years ago. Or is it because they like looking at the beautiful buildings people lived in the country houses?
Downton Abbey is not a real place, but the house they used for the program is real. Highclere Castle in the south of England was a castle (城堡) 900 years ago, but in the 19th century, people changed it into a house.
Why did people build country houses? Probably because they wanted other people to see how much money they had. These houses often had lots of furniture (家具), paintings and servants (仆人) to cook, clean, and look after the family.
But as we know from the story of Downton, the money of the families who lived in these houses did not last.
Today, many country houses are open to anyone. People pay money to take a look inside. Some of the houses were sold and became hospitals, schools, hotels, and even prisons (监狱). And some are used for making films and TV programs like Downton Abbey.
1. What kind of program is Downton Abbey?2. Where was Highclere Castle?
3. When was Highclere Castle changed into a house?
4. Are many country houses open to anyone today?
5. What are country houses used for today?
10 . You may know the English letters A, B, C, but do you know there are people called “ABC”? You may like eating bananas, but do you know there are people called “banana people”? If you don’t know, I will tell you about them. They are some Chinese people like you and me, but they aren’t in China. Why do people call them like that?
If we call somebody an “ABC”, we mean he or she is a Chinese person but was born in America. Sometimes, people also call them “banana people”. A banana is yellow outside and white inside. So if somebody is a “banana person”, he or she is “white” inside and “yellow” outside. By saying that, we mean he or she has yellow skin (皮肤) but does things in an American way. “Banana people” were born in America and they live in America for a long time, so they think like Americans and do things like Americans. However, these people still have Chinese blood (血统). Their parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents are from China. They all have black eyes and black hair, so they look like us, Chinese people.
There are many famous “banana people” in America. They do very well in America and they are really great in their own fields.
根据上面短文的内容回答问题（每小题答案不超过6个单词）。
1. Does “ABC” mean English letters or “banana people” according to this passage?
2. Where was an “ABC” born?
3. Do “banana people” think like Americans and do things like Americans?
4. What blood do “banana people” have?
5. What do you think of “banana people” in their own fields?
