1 . More and more young Chinese begin to celebrate Father’s Day. They send fathers presents, or invite them for a nice dinner. But do you know how Father’s Day started?
While Mrs. Dodd, from America, was listening to a talk about Mother’s Day in a church in 1909, she had an idea of having Father’s Day to honor (纪念) her father, William Smart. Mr. Smart used to be a soldier. His wife died when she gave birth to her sixth child. Mr. Smart had to raise his six children alone. They lived a hard life, After Mrs. Dodd grew up, she wanted to thank her father for what he had done for them. She wrote a letter to a church and asked for the third Sunday in June to be Father’s Day. The church agreed with her.
The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19th, 1910 in Washington. Children made special desserts, and did other things to make their fathers happy. In 1924, President (总统) Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father’s Day. People all over the country began to celebrate Father’s Day. Finally, in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson made the third Sunday in June Father’s Day.
根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）误（F）。
1. People never celebrated Father’s Day in China.
2. Mrs. Dodd is the wife of Mr. Smart.
3. The Father’s Day was first celebrated on June 19th, 1910 in Washington.
4. The church agreed with Mrs. Dodd about her idea of having Father’s Day.
5. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge made the third Sunday in June Father’s Day.
From November 1st to December 10th in 2020, China started its seventh national population census (普查). 7 million census takers have asked each family about their name, gender (性别), age, education, job and so on. This census is different from the ones in the past. For the first time, citizens were encouraged to use smart phones to record their information.
China has a national population census every 10 years. The first one was done in 1953. At that time, there were about 600 million people in China. But China’s population has increased. It was about 1.37 billion in 2010.
For the 2020’s national population census, all residents (居民) of China were included in the census. But Chinese citizens (公民) who had settled (定居) abroad and foreign citizens who were staying in China on either business or tourist visas (签证) were not counted.
“The census is very important for every citizen, said Ning Jizhe, director of the NBS.” It will help improve infrastructure (基础建设) and public services. For example, if census results show that there are many children living in acertain area, the government will know that it should build more schools there. Scientists can also learn more about population growth from the census. In some years, the population grows faster than in others. Even in the same year, population growth is different in different places. Scientists can use the information to find out what causes growth in certain years and places.
根据短文内容选择最佳选项。
1. What may people not be asked aboutin the 2020’s national population census?
| A．Name. | B．Hobby. | C．Education. | D．Age. |
| A．Once a year. | B．Twice a year. | C．Every 5 years. | D．Every 10 years. |
| A．Notebooks. | B．Smart phones. | C．Pictures. | D．Maps. |
| A．Chinese residents who live in China all the time. |
| B．Chinese citizens who have settled in other countries. |
| C．Foreign tourists staying in China for holidays. |
| D．Foreign citizens staying in China on business. |
| A．the census can helpour government solve all problems |
| B．the census is only helpful for both government and scientists |
| C．the census has nothing to do with the common people |
| D．the census is helpful to improve people’s lives |
3 . The rockets take astronauts and man-made satellites (卫星) into space. The satellites are used for communication, weather checking and research.But how do satellites stay up without falling down? There are two different forces(力量) influencing the satellites. One of them is the force of gravitation(地心引力), which tries to pull the satellites towards the earth and is like a rope which keeps the satellites from flying away. The other force is created by the turning of the satellite around the earth. This force tries to take the satellite away from the earth. With these two forces, the satellite goes round and round.
Everything that goes up has to come down. It is only a matter of time before a satellite comes back to the earth. As time goes by, the satellite loses its speed, which makes the force pull it towards the earth stronger than the force pulling it away. This makes the satellite fall down to the earth.
根据短文内容。判断下列句子的正（A）误（B）
1. The satellites can’t be used for doing research.
2. There are two same forces that caninfluence the turning of the satellites.
3. The force created by the turning ofthe satellite helps to take the satellite away from the earth.
4. The satellite will lose its speed as time goes by.
5. It’s possible for the satellite to stay in space forever.
4 . In many English homes people eat four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.
People have breakfast at any time from seven to nine in the morning. They eat porridge, eggs or bread. English people drink tea or coffee at breakfast. Lunch comes at one o’clock. Afternoon tea is from four to five in the afternoon and dinner is about half past seven. First they have soup, and then they have meat or fish with vegetables. After that they eat some other things, like bananas, apples or oranges.
But not all English people eat like that. Some of them have their dinner in the middle of the day. Their meals are breakfast, dinner, tea and supper and all these meals are very necessary.
1. Many English people have _______ meals a day.| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．three or four |
| A．tea and eggs | B．porridge, eggs, bread, tea or coffee |
| C．tea and coffee | D．bread and eggs |
| A．any time | B．nine o’clock | C．five o’clock | D．one o’clock |
| A．porridge | B．bananas and apples | C．some soup and meat | D．meat and fish |
| A．at one o’clock | B．about half past seven | C．at noon | D．at night |
5 . Many of us don’t pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes(基因) and aging(老化). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight form UV rays.
Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly(定期地) and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person’s eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.
1. ________ is the most important way to protect our eyes.| A．Natural eye care | B．Taking medicine | C．Seeing the doctor | D．Being happy all the time |
| A．age | B．height | C．reading | D．computers |
| A．Eat healthy foods. | B．Clean the eye by using cold water. |
| C．Wear a pair of sunglasses. | D．Have a rest after working for a while. |
| A．沙尘 | B．闪电 | C．紫外线 | D．超声波 |
| A．Ways of Eye Care | B．Ways of Eye Exercises | C．Ways of Being Happy | D．Ways of Being Healthy |
6 . A city without cars would be very strange, right? But Venice is such a city.
Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It wasn't built on land like Beijing or Shanghai, but on more than 110 islands. Seawater is everywhere around the city.
Even so, travel isn't difficult. The water ways have always been the best way to get around. There are 177 canals and more than 400 bridges that can guide you to where you want to go. People in Venice move from place to place by boat. They like to enjoy the scenery and cool summer nights while taking boat trips. They can talk to other people as they go along.
Venice grew out of small islands in saltwater lakes when some Italians escaped from a war over 1,500 years ago, and built homes there.
Water makes the city special, but it is also a big problem. Sometimes tourists will have such strange experiences. One moment they walk across the Rialto Bridge, and there's nothing special. But when they come back to the bridge an hour later, it's underwater and everyone is wearing rain shoes.
Once, people used too much underground water. This made the city get lower little by little. Now the city has gone down by about 23 centimetres. Another problem is the rising seawater. The temperature has risen over the years. This has made the ice of the Arctic Ocean(北冰洋) melt(融化) .
Every year, high water hits the city in autumn and winter. When a lot of water comes, more than half of the city is underwater.
Scientists are trying different ways to stop the city from getting even lower. The Italian government has asked some of Italy's biggest companies to build the MOST project, which is planned to be built under the seawater to stop the rising water. Anyway, this project is helping solve the problem.
1. According to the passage, Venice is ________ of Italy.| A．in the northeast | B．in the west | C．in the southwest | D．in the south |
| A．Taxis and cars | B．The waterways | C．The bridges | D．Boats and rain shoes |
| A．changed into | B．used to be | C．became | D．developed from |
| A．The higher temperature. | B．Overused underground water. |
| C．Too many waterways. | D．The rising seawater. |
| A．the waterways and bridges | B．the MOST project and problems |
| C．the specials and problems | D．the history and scenery |
7 . Want to be a hero? Better take a trip to the Great Wall. As the saying goes: you are not a hero until you have climbed the Great Wall.
And recent research shows the Great Wall is even greater than people thought. It is known for its size and length, traditionally described as “a long wall of 10,000 li(5,000 km)”. But China’s State Administration of cultural heritage made a report saying the wall actually is 21,196.18km long.
Although you’re not a “hero” yet, you’ll have seen the Great Wall on postcards and TV documentaries. The National Geographic said that this great work “is one of the world’s great feats(壮举) of engineering and an enduring monument(不朽的丰碑) to the strength of an ancient civilization”.
Building the Great Wall in ancient times required years of hard work. Legend has it that a woman named Meng Jiangnu of the Qin Dynasty went a long way to the Great Wall in search of her husband, who was one of the workers called up to build the wall. She finally found him dead because of hard work. She started to cry, and suddenly a section of the Great Wall fell down.
And there’s another popular legend about the Great Wall—it is said to be the “only” man-made structure that can be seen from space. But, the truth is that while astronauts can spot the Great Wall, they can also see other things like the Giza pyramids in Egypt and even airport runways.
1. The research shows the Great Wall is greater than people thought because ________.| A．it is a long wall of 10,000li |
| B．it is well-known for its long history |
| C．it is much longer than people knew |
| D．it is much older than people first thought |
| A．Why a section of the Great Wall fell down. |
| B．The Great Wall was built thanks to many people’s hard work. |
| C．Meng Jiangnu was a great woman in Chinese history. |
| D．The Great Wall was built in the Qin Dynasty. |
| A．启发 | B．城市 | C．市民 | D．文明 |
| A．There are legends about the Great Wall. |
| B．It’s said that the Great Wall can be seen from space. |
| C．The Great Wall is the only man-made structure in the world. |
| D．The Great Wall is great because astronaut can see it from space. |
| A．History of the Great Wall |
| B．The Great Wall’s role in China |
| C．The Great Wall is growing greater |
| D．Legends of the Great Wall are not all true |
8 . Have you heard about paper-cutting? Paper-cutting is an important art form in China. Paper-cuts were used for many purposes, and everything can become the theme(主题)of paper-cuts, from people to the things that can be found in everyday life such as birds, flowers and animals.
Each paper-cut brings out the personal ideas of the author(作者). People express traditional culture or their own feelings with different styles of paper-cuts, For example when someone marries, we put up some red paper-cuts on the wall, dressing table or other furniture to express our best wishes.
It is easy to learn paper-cutting but very difficult to make it perfect. We need a long-time practice to learn how to use the scissors and how to paint. More over, we need to learn some cutting skills.
At present, in many parts of China, paper-cutting skill has become a must for women and a symbol of a clever mind.
根据短文内容，判断句子的正误，正确的在答题卡上涂T，错误的涂F。
1. Not everything can become the theme of paper-cuts.
2. People express traditional culture or their own feeling with the same paper-cut.
3. It is not easy to make a perfect paper-cut.
4. When we learn paper-cutting, we don’t need to learn cutting skills.
5. Women must learn paper-cutting skills in many places of China.
Firstly, just admit (承认) it. Don’t think that our mistakes are caused by others. Be brave and face the fact that we have made the mistakes. Don’t blame (责备) other people, and don’t cheat ourselves, either.
Secondly, solve it at once. In order to stop the problem from getting worse, we should act quickly to solve it. If we don’t act and deal with the problem quickly, it’ll only make us feel more stressed.
Thirdly, realize that making mistakes is the best way to learn. Those who have made the most mistakes can get an A, for they are the ones who have learned the most. The more we learn from our mistakes, the cleverer we are.
And lastly, think about what we can learn from our mistakes. What caused us to make the mistake? How can we avoid making the same mistake in the future? When we act with a method to get a good result, do it that way next time.
根据短文内容，判断下列句子的正误。正确的填“T”，错误的填“F”，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共5小题；5分）
1. Be brave and face the fact that we have made the mistakes.
2. Blame other people and cheat ourselves when we make mistakes.
3. We should solve the problem quickly in order to make us feel more stressed.
4. The more we learn from our mistakes, the cleverer we are.
5. When we act with a method to get a good result, do it that way next time.
Escaping from a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save your life. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family, such as stairways (楼梯) and fire escapes, but not lifts.
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(受伤).
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 be drawn into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may leak (渗) 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 (灌木丛) and grass can help to break a fall(使势头减弱).
1. It is important to________.
| A．put out the big fire in the burning house | B．jump off a high burning house |
| C．know the ways to escape from the fire | D．keep the door open |
| A．if there are no bushes on the ground | B．if you live on a lower floor |
| C．if you live on a higher floor | D．if you have no rope |
| A．You can escape through stairways. |
| B．You can choose fire escape. |
| C．Escape from the windows that open onto a roof. |
| D．Use a lift to come down at once. |
| A．safer | B．easier | C．more dangerous | D．more difficult |
| A．Escaping from the Windows | B．Waiting for help |
| C．Knowledge on Fire | D．Saving Yourself in the Burning House |
