1 . Almost two thirds of children want their parents to spend more time reading to them before they go to bed. Most of these kids like mom's storytelling more than dad’s. Researchers said they carried out a study that showed younger children aged 3－4 were most hungry for more stories. Over three quarters of them said they wished their parents to read to them more often. More than half of all children aged 3－8 said story time was their favorite pastime with their parents.

“The results of our research reveal the traditional activity of storytelling continues to be a powerful learning and emotional resource(资源)in children's lives，” said child psychologist Richard Wolfson.

Storytelling ranked before television or video games among pastimes for kids.82 percent of them said reading a story with their parents helped them sleep better. This finding came from a survey of 500 children aged 3－4 in Britain. According to the research，there are two ways for mothers to become the best storytellers. They can use funny voices to show different characters in a story. They can also make their own special sounds to keep the story interesting and attractive. When mom and dad are not at hand，celebrities will do: over 30 percent of children said they would like to hear a bedtime story from famous people like Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. Other movie stars like Zac Efron，Miley Cyrus and Emma Watson are also welcomed by children.

“It can be very difficult for parents to find the time to read with their children. But these moments can help build close relationship between parents and children，and also can play an important part in their child's development，”said Wolfson.

1. The study shows that as four­year­old children get older，they ________．

A．depend more on stories from parents	B．become less thirsty for bedtime stories
C．show more interest in playing outdoors	D．become better storytellers to other children

2. If a mother wants to be a better storyteller，she'd better ________．

A．use different sounds to make the story sound more real

B．invite other family members to read stories together

C．ask children to play different roles in the stories

D．make a lot of noise to keep the children awake

3. The word “celebrities” in the third paragraph refers to persons ________．

A．who love children very much	B．who are known about by many people
C．who write stories for children	D．who can tell stories very well

4. With the last paragraph，the passage wants to tell us that ________．

A．few parents can afford the time to tell stories

B．with love dads can also become good storytellers

C．it is worth spending time reading with our children

D．it doesn't take much time to enjoy stories with our children

2 . Today，an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down.These people are called the “Heads­down Tribe(低头族)”．Are you a heads­down tribe member？Heads­down tribe members now can be seen everywhere.

Using mobile phones may cause accidents and even cost a lot of money.Also，more and more interesting and strange facts happen to the “Heads­down Tribe”．Let's have a look at an interesting TV report.A man in America kept using his mobile phone on his way home.As a result，he bumped into a big lost bear on the street.When he lifted his eyes from the phone，he was so scared that he turned around and ran away as quickly as possible.Another fact is that we can often see people in the restaurant eating face to face but looking at their own mobile phones.It's strange that they don't talk to the ones who sit opposite to them during the meal.Some of them even have fun communicating with others on the phone.

Mobile phones are helpful and necessary tools for modern life.Are mobile phones good or bad？It depends on how people use them.Let's be “healthy” users and try to be the “Heads­up Tribe”．

1. Where did the American bump into the bear?

A．In the forest.

B．At a zoo.

C．On the street.

D．At a park.

2. According to the passage，what do the“Heads­down Tribe” do when they eat in a restaurant?

A．They enjoy their meals.	B．They take photos of their meals.
C．They don't talk to the people who sit opposite.	D．They talk to the strangers who sit next to them.

3. What do we know about the “Heads­down Tribe”？

A．They are cool children.	B．They are dangerous drivers.
C．They are good at using the Internet.	D．They are always looking at their mobile phones.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Let's try to be the “Heads­down Tribe”．	B．We should use mobile phones properly.
C．Mobile phones are not good for people.	D．Mobile phones are helpful and necessary.

3 . The human brain（大脑） weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.
◆Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say"__________"
◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.
◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.
◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.
◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what's right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.
◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.
All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.
1. Which should be put in the blank (空格) “___________” in Paragraph 2？

A．Hello, Carlos.	B．How do you do?
C．Hello, I am Sophia.	D．Glad to meet you!

2. What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?

A．To store it in a computer.

B．To break it into smaller parts.

C．To discuss it with a friend.

D．To review it before you sleep.

3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Discussing with friends can help you remember things.

B．Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep.

C．Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain.

D．Human beings can improve their memory by computer.

4. What does the sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?

A．You should tell others about your bad memory.

B．You should believe in other people all the time.

C．You should ask others to improve their memory.

D．You should be confident in your memory ability.

4 . We all know the dangers of fires. It's good and necessary for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire. Here are some suggestions.

Put a smoke alarm(火警)in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off. The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.

Make escape(逃脱)plans. We should know all the ways out of the house. If there is a fire，everyone follows the plan to get out. Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily.

Buy fire extinguishers(灭火器)in the house. Everyone in the family should know how to use them.

Practice for a fire. We do fire practice because we teach children about fire safety. Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules：

★Don't open a hot door！The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door.

★Stay close to the floor！Smoke can be more dangerous than fire. The best air is near the floor because smoke rises.

★What will you do if your hair or clothes start to burn？First，stop！Don't run！The fire burns faster because of more air. Drop！Fall to the floor. Then roll！Turning over and over will make the fire go out. Put a blanket(毯子)around you to keep air away from the fire that may still be on you.

There are many possible causes for fires. A wise family is ready all the time. If there is a fire，don't forget to call 119 for help.

1. The writer advises us to do the following to prepare for a fire except that ________．

A．we practice for a fire	B．we make escape plans
C．we buy fire extinguishers	D．we use electrical cookers

2. What are the right steps you should take when your hair or clothes catch fire?

A．Stop，run and roll.	B．Stop，drop and roll.
C．Run，drop and roll.	D．Roll，drop and stop.

3. When the smoke alarm in your house goes off，what should you do?

A．Buy fire extinguishers for your family.	B．Fall to the floor and roll.
C．Run to open a hot door quickly.	D．Stay close to the floor and call 119.

4. What is the best title for this passage?

A．Be Ready for a Fire	B．The Causes of a Fire
C．Learn to Use a Fire Extinguisher	D．The Dangers of a Fire

5 . When you don't know an English word，you may need a dictionary. A dictionary is a very useful tool when you learn English. It plays an important role in your study. Do you know the smallest English dictionary in the world?

Let's have a look at what it looks like. It is 2.6 centimeters long. It is 1.9 centimeters wide. It is the smallest English dictionary in the world.

The smallest dictionary has 384 pages. It has thousands of words. When you open its case，you can also find a lens．The dictionary is so small that we need to use the lens to read it.

The smallest English dictionary came out in Glasgow，UK in 1890.Graham is the owner of the dictionary. He found it in a bookstore. Although it was very expensive，he still bought it. He paid lots of money for the dictionary.

1. How wide is the smallest dictionary?

A．1.9 centimeters.

B．2.6 centimeters.

C．6.2 centimeters.

D．9.1 centimeters.

2. The underlined word “lens” probably means “________” in Chinese.

A．显微镜

B．放大镜

C．近视镜

D．望远镜

3. What's the main idea of the passage?

A．It's about the importance of dictionaries.

B．It's about the smallest dictionary in the world.

C．It's about the importance of learning English.

D．It's about the famous bookstore in the UK.

6 .

Now we often use bank machines(机器)．If you have money in the bank and you have a bank card，you can go to the bank machine. After putting your card in，you can see the instruction(说明)on the screen，and then you should press(按键)your secret number. It will also ask you how much money you want. After that it will give you the money and then the card back. It’s very easy and interesting.

根据短文所提供的信息将下面的指令排序
1. _________
2. _________
3. _________
4. _________
5. _________

7 . If we agree that education is used to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So, while we can, we should teach children something really useful. Here is what our school should teach.

politeness is a mark of civilization (文明). The sooner children learn this, the better. In any case, a lot can be achieved by a smile and good manners. Like it or not, our adults work hard for money, but we don’t make an effort to teach children how to manage it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the beginning.

We’re likely to accept something we are told, but that’s not what educated people do. Educated people are reasonable and they look at facts. If our schools teach nothing else, they should at least teach critical (批判性的) thinking.

Children should learn to take care of their health. They should know that if they eat junk food, they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about what happens to their bodies when they drink or smoke.

All of us are part of society. We have rights and duties. We should understand what they are. We have to know a little bit of history and geography, because we need to have an environment in which to communicate with the people around us.

In a word, our schools should spend every moment they have telling this to our children: “This is life, this is what you are going to face, and this is how you deal with it.”

Title	Very Useful Education
Introduction	Education should help children     1     ready for life.
Advice	Important things should be taught in schools.
What to teach	How to behave     2     The basic skill of     3     money How to think in a critical way How to keep     4     The rights and duties one has in society
5	Children should be taught what life is and how to deal with it.

8 . Nobody likes to do chores (家务), especially kids. How can you make your kids get into a good habit of doing their chores? Try making chores fun for them.

Play some music: Music makes everything seem like a party, doesn’t it ? Play your kids’ favorite music and let them dance around while they are doing their chores.

Make it treasure hunt (寻宝): It’s a good way when you would like them to clean the house. Let them know that you hide a $5 bill someplace. If they find it, they can keep it.

Change often: If your kids keep doing the same chores for months, they may feel bored. Teaching them a new task (任务) is fun for both you and the kids. They will feel more grown up when they get a new task.

Do it together: It’s never fun to be the only one working and watching everyone else relaxing. If everyone takes part in doing chores, you will finish them faster and have more fun.

1. The article is for ________.

A．schools	B．teachers
C．parents	D．kids

2. The writer thinks it’s better to ________ while asking kids to clean the house.

A．play their favorite music

B．hide something for them to find

C．give them a new task

D．do it together with them

3. Kids may feel ________ if they keep on doing the same chores for months.

A．tired

B．fun

C．interested

D．bored

9 . As teenagers, you have many dreams. These dreams can be very big, such as winning the Nobel Prize, or they can be small. You may just want to become one of the ten best students in your class. Once you find a dream, what do you do with it? Do you ever try to make your dream real?

“Follow Your Heart” by Australian writer Andrews Matthews tells us that making our dream real is life’s biggest challenge.

You may think you’re not good at some school subjects, or that it is impossible for you to become a writer. These kinds of thoughts stop you from getting your dream, the book says.

In fact, everyone can make his dream come true. The first thing you must do is to remember what your dream is.

Don’t let it leave your heart. Keep telling yourself what you want. Do this step by step and your dream will come true faster because a big dream is, in fact, many small dreams.

You must also never give up your dream.

There will be difficulties on the road to your dreams. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself. You need to decide what is the most important. Studying instead of watching TV will lead to better exam results, While saving five yuan instead of buying an ice cream means you can buy a new book. As you get closer to your dream, it may change a little. This is good as you have the chance to learn more skills and find new interests.

1. “Follow Your Heart” is ________.

A．the first thing you must do to make your dream real

B．the most important dream to have for teenagers

C．the name of a famous Australian writer

D．the name of a book by Andrews Matthews

2. If you want to make your dream real, you should ________.

A．remember what your dream is first

B．keep telling yourself what you want

C．never be afraid of the big difficulties

D．try to start with all the things above

3. What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “challenge”?

A．变化

B．挑战

C．决定

D．态度

4. What shouldn’t be done to make your dream come true?

A．Always remember what your dream is

B．Watch TV instead of studying

C．Do what you should do step by step

D．Read more books, learn more skills and find new interests

5. What is the best title for the text?

A．Keep your dream in your mind	B．How to find your real dream
C．Never stop dreaming of success	D．Teenagers have many dreams