1 . ”On a spring night, we offer book lovers a desk and a light. You can stay here as long as you want to.” This is the slogan (宣传语) of Sanlian Taofen Bookstore in Beijing. Earlier this month, Sanlian Taofen Bookstore became the first 24-hour bookstore in the city.

It hopes to encourage more people to read books. Bookstores are the brain of a city. Although many people can now buy books online, many readers still like the feeling in bookstores. They can touch the books and smell the print In China, most cities are home to at least one bookstore. Some have special themes (主题) . Popular Holdings (大众书局) in Shanghai is a film-themed bookstore. There are film books and posters (海报) inside. Other bookstores have colorful activities. Eslite Bookstore (诚品书店) in Taiwan has activities like talks with famous writers as well as holding gallery shows (画展). People come here not only for reading but also to communicate with others.

1. The best title (标题) to explain the main idea of the text is “_______”.

A．Buying Books in Bookstores

B．Warm Places for Reading

C．A New Bookstore in China

D．Great Bookstores Online

2. What’s special about Sanlian Taofen Bookstore in Beijing?

A．It allows readers to stay there only at night.

B．It offers readers a desk and a light.

C．It is the first 24-hour bookstore in the city.

D．It hopes book lovers will read there.

3. Which of the following can best describe people’s feeling in bookstores?

A．Becoming the brain of the city.

B．Touching the books and smelling the print.

C．Staying inside as long as possible.

D．Buying books online with enjoyment

4. Popular Holdings in Shanghai is one of the bookstores with _______.

A．a small gallery	B．colourful activities
C．a special slogan	D．a special theme

5. People come to Eslite Bookstore in Taiwan for          .

A．reading and communicating

B．buying film books and posters

C．encouraging themselves to read

D．getting ready to be famous writers

2 . Travelling has been popular with people for a long time. Many of today’s travellers are trying to find an unusual experience or adventure. Hiking may be a good choice.
Instead of spending your vacation on a bus, in a hotel or sitting on the beach, you may want to try hiking. Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn’t have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or travel to other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city.
Hiking is fun and exciting, but you shouldn’t forget safety. Here are some basic tips for successful hiking:
﹡Don’t hike alone.
﹡ bring water, a good map and a cellphone.
﹡Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
1. Hiking is a good way to get close to nature.
2. Good shoes, clothes and a backpack are the basic equipment for hiking.
3. People can only hike in the mountain, in a forest or along a river.
4. Hiking is always fun, exciting and safe
5. You’d better go hiking with others.

3 . Many cultures have different ideas about why people catch colds. For example in the United States, some people think that you can catch a cold if your feet get cold. So, mothers tell small children to wear warm boots in the winter. In other places, including parts of the Middle East, some people believe that strong winds cause colds. So, on trains and buses, people usually don’t like to sit next to open windows. In parts of Europe, some people think that wearing wet clothes will give you a cold. They say that after you go swimming, you should quickly put on dry clothes. Today, scientists know that colds are caused by a virus (病毒). But the old ideas are still very strong, and many people still follow them to avoid (避免) getting ill.

1. What is the main idea of this reading?

A．People still believe old ideas about why they catch colds.

B．Colds are the biggest health problem in the world.

C．Some people think that strong winds cause colds.

D．You should take good care of your health in winter.

2. Which is NOT a cause (成因) of colds in the reading?

A．Bad food.

B．Wet clothes.

C．A virus.

D．Strong winds.

3. In “people still follow them to avoid getting ill”, what does “them” mean?

A．Scientists.

B．Old ideas.

C．Colds.

D．Dry clothes.

4. According to the reading, which of the following is NOT true?

A．There are many different ideas about how people catch colds.

B．Scientists don’t know how people catch colds.

C．Some people think that wearing wet clothes gives you a cold.

D．In the US, many small children wear boots in winter.

5. Many people in different countries have ________ ideas about why people catch colds.

A．no

B．one

C．the same

D．different

4 . Do you carry too much on the way to school or home? Don’t worry. Try e-readers(电子阅读器)and say goodbye to your heavy schoolbag．

An e-reader has the memory space to hold hundreds of books. So people want to(A)扔掉沉书包and read with small, light e-readers. For example, Cushing Academy, a high school in Massachusetts, USA, replaced(替换)most of the 20,000 books in (B)its library last summer. Teachers and students will use e-readers instead.

Most e-readers are thin and weigh less than 500g. They can download(下载)an e-book in 60 seconds. “It’s (C) so easy. You can have a lot of books right at your fingers!” said Meghan Chensusky.

Chinese schoolchildren are also trying e-readers. At the Shanghai World Expo(世博会), an e-schoolbag is now on show. It is a special e-reader. Students can use it to download textbooks from the school servers(服务器). (D)It can also send and receive homework. Some Schools in Beijing and Shanghai have tried this e-schoolbag for a few years. “It’s excellent．I (E) don't have to carry a heavy schoolbag anymore,”said Xiao Qi, 15, Beijing.

New e-readers are not just for reading. They have Wi-Fi and multimedia(无线电视和多媒体)．Parents worry that these may hurt their children’s study habits. “I think Wi-Fi is not necessary for kids,”said Zeng Wenwen, 43, Beijing．

1. 将文中划线部分(A)译成英语:________________
2. 文中划线部分(B)指代的是:________________
3. 写出文中划线部分(C)和(E)的同义词或近义词：________ ________
4. 将文中划线部分(D)改写为：Homework can also_______ _______and received through it．
5. 从文中找出两个修饰或描写e-reader的形容词：________ ________

5 . James is a good student and he has lots of friends, but he also has a problem. Some older boys are bullying(欺负)him at school. James is very unhappy and he doesn’t know what to do about it. Here are some suggestions to him and other teenagers in this situation.
Don't feel worried. It's not your fault(过错)! Being bullied can make you feel very lonely and angry, but you are not alone. Don't feel that you have to hide the problem. You should find a person you can trust, and tell them. It might be your teacher，your parents，or even your friend’s parents．After you tell someone，you will get some support and feel some relief (解脱)．
Speaking to an adult might make you nervous, but here are other things you can do. Some people express their feelings more easily on paper. Write a letter to someone or keep a diary. Include all the details(细节)about what the bullies (欺人者) do, as well as when and where the bullying happens．You can use it as proof to show what is going on. And it is a wonderful idea to show your letter or diary to a teacher or another responsible adult. Then the bullies will feel very afraid if their names appear in a letter!
Also, don't show you are sad and don't try to fight with the bullies. You could get in trouble yourself. Ignore them and just walk away. The bullies will soon stop.
1. What do you think the text is trying to tell us?

A．What to do about being bullied.

B．How to be a good student at school.

C．What to write well in a diary.

D．How to give suggestions to teenagers.

2. Why does the text advise you not to feel worried if bullied?

A．Because you are not alone

B．Because it is not your fault.

C．Because someone has known about it.

D．Because you’re doing something wrong.

3. You’d better go and find a person you can trust and ____.

A．know what happens	B．learn from them
C．ask for help	D．make them lonely

4. If you remember and follow the suggestions above, ____.

A．nobody will speak to the bullies

B．everybody will feel some relief

C．someone will express their feelings

D．the bullies will soon stop

5. What does the underlined word "Ignore" mean in the text?

A．take no notice of	B．take care of
C．make full use of	D．get more help from

6 . Bookstores are second homes for readers. Although many people can now buy books online, many readers still like the feeling in bookstores. They can touch (触摸) the books and smell the print.
In China, there are many special bookstores. Sanlian Taofen Bookstore became the first 24-hour bookstore in Beijing at the beginning of April. Popular Holdings in Shanghai is a film-themed bookstore. It has film books and posters. Eslite Bookstore in Taiwan often has activities like talks with famous writers.
At the same time, bookstores outside China can be very colorful, too. Scarthin Books is a small bookstore in the UK. It sells new and second-hand books. There are more than 100,000 books lying on the shelves of the store's 12 rooms. Bart's Books in the US is a good place to enjoy the sunshine (阳光) while reading books. It's an outdoor bookstore. Bookshelves are on the street. When the store is closed, people can still buy books. They just put money into the door's coin box. Where can you find a café, bar and bookstore in just one place? The answer is probably El Pendulo in Mexico. Books line (排列成行) the walls of the store. On the second floor, visitors can order everyday meals in the café and drinks from the bar. In order to keep cool, there are green plants and trees inside. Does it look like a park?
1. _____ special bookstores inside China are mentioned (提到) in the passage.

A．2

B．3

C．5

D．6

2. Scarthin Books is ______.

A．a 24-hour bookstore	B．an outdoor bookstore
C．in the US	D．small

3. People can still buy books at ______ when it's closed.

A．Bart's Books	B．Popular Holdings
C．Eslite Bookstore	D．El Pendulo

4. Readers can ______ at El Pendulo.

A．talk with famous writers	B．order meals
C．enjoy the sunshine	D．buy film posters

5. There are ______ inside El Pendulo in order to keep cool.

A．12 rooms	B．bookshelves
C．green plants and trees	D．coin boxes

7 . Britain Today

Food

British people like good food, and more than half of them go to a restaurant every month. Fast food is also very popular— 30% of all adults have a hamburger every three months, but

46% have fish and chips!

Sports

British people don’t do a lot of sports. Only 17% of people go swimming every week, about 9% go cycling and 8% play golf—and only 6% of people play football( but 32% go to watch it ).

Cinema and TV

Films are very popular in Britain, and about 60% of people between 15 and 24 go to the cinema every month. At home, men watch TV for about three hours every day — two quarters more than women.

Holidays

British people love going on holiday, and have 56 million holidays every year. Most of these holidays aren’t in the UK—27% are in Spain,10% are in the USA, and 9% are in France. Maybe this is because the weather in Britain isn’t very good!

1. Which food could be more popular among British adults, a hamburger or fish and chips?

A．A hamburger.	B．Fish and chips.
C．Both.	D．Neither.

2. Which of the followings can show the right percentage (百分比) about Sports in Britain?

A．A

B．B

C．C

D．D

3. hose who are interested in movies are ____.

A．men	B．women
C．old people	D．young people

4. How long do British women spend watching TV every day?

A．Three hours.	B．Three hours and a half
C．Two hours	D．Two hours and a half

5. British people’s favorite country for a holiday is ____.

A．Spain

B．France

C．America

D．Australia

8 . A Bite of China (舌尖上的中国) has become a hot topic on the Internet in China. It is a seven-episode(集) program. It is about traditional Chinese food.
The documentary has attracted over 100,000,000 Chinese audiences(观众). Most of them don’t see this program as a common food show, because it shows them the value of Chinese food and the changes in China today. The audiences can see how hard the cooks and farmers work to make such wonderful Chinese food.
Chen Xiaoqing, the lead director of the program, says that the program is not only about eating, but also about Chinese culture. His friend Liu Wen said, “We also wanted to show international audiences what China is like today.”
“A Bite of China will be out of English version(版本), ” said Chen Xiaoqing. “We should be thankful to the people who make so much delicious food.” added a reporter Wang Lu.

1. How many episodes are there in “A bite of China”?

A．4.

B．5.

C．6.

D．7.

2. What kind of program is “A Bite of China”?

A．A soap opera.	B．A comedy.
C．A documentary.	D．A sports show.

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

A．描述

B．吸引

C．产生

D．改变

4. Who works hard to make such wonderful Chinese food according to the passage?

A．farmers and reporters

B．reporters and cooks

C．cooks and farmers

D．farmers and audiences

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

A．The lead director of the program is Wang Lu.

B．Most people regard this program as a show about reporters.

C．“A bite of China” talks about not only food but also Chinese culture.

D．About 100,000 Chinese audiences are interested in this program.

9 . What will the house of the future look like? Could it have gardens on its walls, or a pool with fish for dinner? Architects believe that they are all possibilities. The only thing for sure is that the houses will be as green as possible.
The tree house
Many architects in the world would like to build a “tree house.” Like a leaf, the surface of the house collects sunlight during the day. The energy can be used to heat water, produce electricity, and even create fresh air for the home. The “root” (根) of the house is deep under the ground. It uses the soil (土壤) to the home’s temperature.
The Lizard house
Like a lizard (蜥蜴), changing color with the weather is the most important design of a lizard house. When it’s in the bright sun, the cover of the house will turn dark to protect it from strong heat. During dark days, it turns white and takes in as much light and heat as possible to produce energy.
Meals at home
This design is perhaps as much about the future of food production as architecture (建筑风格). It has gardens on the outside wall of the house. People can plant tomatoes, carrots and green tea on them. So every day in the morning, you just need to walk outside and collect your meals.
Learning from the past
Looking to the future isn’t the only way to be green. Sometimes, ancient techniques (古老的技术) can also help cut down energy use. For example, a chimney (烟囱) can be a useful air conditioner because it is easier of hot air to flow out at the chimney.
根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳答案。
1. What is the best title (标题) of the passage?

A．Green house of the future.

B．The greener, the better.

C．How to build green houses.

D．Changes of the houses.

2. We can heat water, produce electricity or create fresh air for the home ________.

A．with the root of a leaf.

B．with the energy from sunlight.

C．with the soil under the ground

D．with gardens on its walls.

3. What will happen to the cover of the lizard house when it’s in the bright sun?

A．It will take in light.

B．It will produce energy.

C．It will turn dark.

D．It will turn white.

4. The passage seems to tell us that meals at home in the future           .

A．will be more delicious.

B．need more cooks.

C．cost as much as possible.

D．will be greener.

5. A chimney can be a useful air conditioner but it used to cause          .

A．pollution.	B．accident.
C．noise.	D．techniques.