1 . Inventions have changed our life a lot. They play important roles in our, daily life. Four students are sharing some interesting inventions.
Wheels for Pet
How many of you feel your heart break when you see an animal that can’t walk? They can’t speak for themselves and they can’t buy their own wheels to move. Over the past years, some kind people and pet owners have come up with the idea to help this group of animals. Wheels for Pets can give animals the freedom to run and play.
Special Recycle Bin
These are not the usual recycle bins. This special recycle bin is designed to collect second-hand books. Some students in high school have come up with the idea to help reduce waste and raise money.
Smart Mug (马克杯)
________ There is an app for the mug that allows people to set the mug to a certain temperature between 48℃ and 62℃. Some businessmen have come up with this idea to keep the drinks at the temperature for about an hour.
Special Wallet
A simple task like taking money out of your wallet can be very difficult for the blind people. This wallet is specially designed for the blind. Some third-grade students have come up with the idea to make a difference for the blind.
1. How many interesting inventions are mentioned in this passage?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．give animals the freedom to run and play | B．keep the drinks at certain temperature |
| C．help reduce waste and raise some money | D．make a great difference for the blind people |
| A．Some businessmen. | B．Some pet owners. |
| C．Some high school students. | D．Some high school teachers. |
| A．It’s hard to keep coffee or tea warm, especially in winter. |
| B．You can keep yourself clean by having a shower for five minutes. |
| C．Children should always keep away from hot water and hot drinks. |
| D．You’d better keep some food hot for 2 hours. |
| A．Wheels for Pets | B．Special Wallet | C．Smart Mug | D．Special Recycle Bin |
Zhang Qian(张骞) was an early traveler. He was probably the first man to bring back good information about the central Asian lands to China.
In 138 BC, Han Wudi sent Zhang Qian to the Yue-chi(大月氏) to ask for their help against the Xiongnu(匈奴). Unfortunately, on the way to West Regions, he was caught by the Xiongnu people. Zhang had to stay with them for about 10 years before he got away. When Zhang at last reached the Yue-chi in about 128 BC, he was disappointed to find that they didn’t want to fight against the Xiongnu people.
On his return journey(旅程), Zhang Qian and his men were again caught. It was not until 125 BC that they returned to China. Zhang didn’t finish his job, but he learned a lot about the places, people, customs and cultures of the 36 kingdoms(王国) of Western Regions.
Han Wudi then sent Zhang to the west again. Zhang’s journey to the west helped with international trade, especially in silk between China and the West.
1. Zhang Qian was sent to the Yue-chi because ________.| A．Han Wudi wanted to make friends with the Xiongnu people | B．he liked travelling all over the world too much |
| C．Han Wudi needed the help from the Yue-chi people | D．he hoped to learn the cultures of other countries |
| A．西欧 | B．西域 | C．西亚 | D．西方 |
| A．In 138 BC. | B．In about 148 BC. | C．In about 128 BC. | D．In 125 BC. |
| A．Zhang finished his job successfully in the end. | B．Zhang did not return at last because he was caught. |
| C．Zhang returned to China in about 125 AD. | D．Zhang learned a lot about the West Region. |
| A．Only once. | B．Twice. | C．Three times. | D．Four times. |
3 . Inventions usually make a big difference to people’s lives. Do you have any great inventions at home? Do they help you a lot in your life or bring you much fun? Here are some of the most useful inventions in families according to a survey.
 | The most helpful and creative invention for kids is the reading pen（点读笔）. With the specially-designed pen, kids find it convenient and fun to learn. Little kids can learn a lot including story-telling, poems and music. They start learning by touching the contents in the books with the pen. This way kids can learn by themselves. They are also great helpers for primary school students after school. |
 | Mopping robots（扫地机器人）are popular with people who are too busy to do housework. They are more popular with office ladies. They can help people clean dirt, dust and hair easily. With the help of them, people don’t need to spend much time on housework. They can enjoy a more relaxing life after work. |
 | As for old people, an electric foot basin（电动洗脚盆）is the best invention. It’s a good choice to buy one for your grandparents. It can help keep their blood pressure（压力）normal and improve blood circulation（循环）. The special basin can keep the water warm. So washing feet with it will help old people become healthier and more relaxed. |
| A．boring | B．convenient | C．difficult | D．wrong |
| A．at school | B．in the office | C．at home | D．in the factory |
| A．kids | B．office ladies | C．old people | D．young teenagers |
| A．using the electric foot basin | B．listening to music with the reading pen |
| C．the great inventions invented by people | D．enjoying the mopping machine working |
| A．Family Life. | B．Shopping Center. | C．Sports World. | D．Science Research. |
Science is the best way we have of finding out about the world. Scientists have ideas about the way things work. Science tests those ideas. Sometimes the test will show that the idea is not correct. If the idea passes the test, it adds to our understanding.
Scientists make predictions (预言). They say something about the future. They might say ‘if I do this, then I think that will happen’. Isaac Newton was a famous scientist. When he shone white light through a glass prism, he saw a spectrum (光谱) of different colors. Newton predicted what would happen if he shone the spectrum through a second prism. He thought the colors would come together and he would see white light again. He tried it. He shone a spectrum through a second prism. He was right. The colors made white light. He discovered that white light is made up of many colors.
It’s important to test your ideas. It’s important to plan a fair test. A scientist wondered how a tree grows. Where does all that material come from? Was it from the soil?
He planted a young tree in a pot. He weighed the pot, the dry soil and the tree at the start of his test. Years later, the tree had grown tall. It had many branches and leaves. The scientist dug it up. He weighed it. The tree weighed far more than when it was young. Then he weighed the pot and the dry soil. It weighed just a bit less. Where had all the new tree material (材料) come from? He knew that trees use water, and a gas from the air, to grow.
1. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refers to “________”.| A．the world | B．the test | C．the idea | D．the way |
| A．It is important to test your ideas. | B．Glass prisms are necessary for tests. |
| C．Newton was able to make predictions. | D．White light is made up of many colors. |
| A．planted a young tree and waited for years | B．weighed the pot and the dry soil every day |
| C．looked after a tree and dug it up days later | D．bought a tree with many branches and leaves |
| A．On a noticeboard. | B．In a comic strip. | C．On a postcard. | D．In a newspaper. |
5 . Do you have a good time your family? Whether you do or not, these rules will help you.
1. ___△___
Most people value some privacy in their lives. If you expect your parents to knock before entering your room, you should do the same to remind them that it is important to do so.
2. Let parents know your plans
Whether your parents set some family rules for you or not, they want to be clear about your plans. If you go outlet them know when you’ll comeback and who you’re with. Doing this can avoid some parental worries.
3. Help with the housework
Everyone knows that the housework is far from fun, including your parents! But if you choose to help with the housework with or before being asked to do so, you will be in control of your own time, Of course, you are selective about what you do around the house. That means you can choose the housework that you prefer to do and avoid the housework you dislike most.
4. Be polite
There is an expression “a little goes along way” in English. It means that a small polite gesture can have a big influence. Most quarrels (争吵) can be avoided by talking with each other nicely.
5. Apologise
Sometimes, when quarrels happen, we just cant get along well with each other. However, there must besom cone who needs to calm down and apologise, Even if apology is just “I'm the sorry that I fought with you”, it will work.
1. Which of the following can be put in the ___△___？| A．Always knock | B．Never talk | C．Lock your room | D．Have a discussion |
| A．By saying sorry to them. | B．By speaking tot be m politely. |
| C．By telling them our plans often. | D．By sharing our secrets with them |
| A．受强制的 | B．可选择的 | C．非情愿的 | D．有兴致的 |
| A．To teach readers to make a big difference. |
| B．To advise readers to walk as often as possible. |
| C．To tell readers its difficult to be a polite person. |
| D．To tell readers small polite gestures are important. |
| A．How to Keep Happy | B．Rules to Be a Good Person |
| C．Rules to Get on with Parents | D．How to Communicate with Parents |
6 . Tanghulu, some fruit covered with sugar on a stick, is a traditional snack from northern China. It’s also a necessary snack during the Chinese New Year season. Recently, in northern China, people welcome the return of spring by holding Tanghulu Fair (糖葫芦庙会).
Many Chinese still remember eating tanghulu when they were young. (A) It is said that the fair has a 500-year-old history. (B) Nowadays, tanghulu is not only a kind of snack, but also a sweet memory of our childhood. Every year, a large number of tanghulu, sellers get together to start delicious tanghulu competitions during the Spring Festival.
In the past, people only used haws (山楂) to make this traditional snack, but now people also use grapes, oranges, strawberries and so on. But people like haw tanghulu best. It is rich in Vitamin C and E. Do you know how to make haw tanghulu? (C) First, wash the large haws clean, dig the seeds out, and pierce (穿) haws on a stick. Then heat the sugar, put the sticks of haws into heated sugar and quickly pull them out. When the sugar on the haws cools down and becomes a candy coat, tanghulu is done. Tanghulu is very popular in China, especially in Beijing. Many foreigners also want to taste it.
We hope tanghulu will become one of the most popular snacks in the world.
1. 写出 (A) 处画线单词指代的内容。2. 把 (B) 处画线句子翻译成汉语。
3. 把 (C) 处画线句子翻译成汉语。
4. 在文中找出山楂糖葫芦富含的两种维生素。
5. 简要概括本文大意。
7 . Exam stress (考试焦虑) is a hard part of life for many students. Why do they often feel stressed when getting ready for exams?
Many students feel stressed because of the expectations (期望) of their teachers and parents. They want to make their teachers and parents pleased (高兴的). This high aim can make the problem of exam stress get worse.
Some stress of the exams may come from the students themselves. Some students are afraid of failure. They are afraid that they can’t pass the exam, so they think about the exam’s difficulty and worry about their grades. This will certainly make them stressed.
If students feel that they haven’t got ready for the exam, they will have a foreboding (有不祥预感的) feeling on test day. This will also make them stressed.
A poor night’s sleep influences students, too. If students do not get enough sleep the night before, they will feel stressed.
Feeling nervous before an exam may always be part of school life. But if students know why they have exam stress, they can do something to stop it.
| Reasons for exam stress | |
| The expectations of teachers and parents | Students want to make their teachers and parents |
| Being afraid of failure | They are worried about the difficulty of exams and their |
| Having a foreboding feeling | They feel they haven’t |
| A(n) | They don’t get enough sleep before exams. |
| Conclusion | Students can do something to |
8 . Recently, China has announced the list of the first five national parks. Each of them is divided into two parts—the core（核心）protection area and the general control area. In the core protection area, only research and surveillance（监视）in science are allowed. And the general control area is open to the public, allowing travel activities such as camping and hiking. In the future, national parks are expected to be natural classrooms. People can learn about different kinds of animals and plants through eco-friendly travel activities.
Three River-Source National Park on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the largest national park in China. Because it is home to the sources of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers, people call it “China’s water tower”.
Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park is in Heilongjiang and Jilin Provinces. It covers an area of 14,100 square kilometres. It is our country’s biggest and only place for wild Siberian tigers and Amur leopards to live in.
Wuyi Mountain National Park in Fujian Province is a UNESCO natural and cultural heritage site（遗址）. The forest makes up over 96 percent of the park. The park is the paradise of birds, kingdom of snakes and world of insects. You can also see the Danxia landform（地貌）there.
Giant Panda National Park connects panda habitats（栖息地）in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu Provinces. Inside the park are more than 1,600 wild giant pandas. They make up over 70 percent of the pandas in China.
Hainan Tropical Rain forest National Park is the largest tropical forest in China. There are more than 400 kinds of plants that can only be found in Hainan.
1. What activity can be done in the core protection area?| A．Hunting. | B．Researching. | C．Hiking. | D．Camping. |
| A．Three River-Source National Park. | B．Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park. |
| C．Giant Panda National Park. | D．Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park. |
| A．a perfect place | B．a happy feeling | C．a good example | D．a sweet smile |
| A．Three River-Source National Park is the largest national park in China. | B．Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park covers an area of 14,100 square kilometres. |
| C．There are more than 1,600 wild giant pandas in Giant Panda National Park. | D．More than 400 kinds of plants and animals can only be found in Hainan. |
| A．The beautiful scenes of nature | B．The home of animals and plants |
| C．The introduction to the five national parks | D．The relationships among the five national parks |
9 . It’s hard to believe that a beautiful silk dress comes from thousands of small insects! Silk is made by insects called silkworms (蚕). It takes about 5,500 silkworms to make 1 kilogram of silk. The process was discovered by the Chinese about 5,000 years ago.
How is silk made? The process starts with the eggs of a certain kind of insect. The eggs are collected and kept warm. After a few days, the silkworms come out of the eggs. They are fed with leaves from mulberry trees every 30 minutes, all night and all day. The room is kept warm, and the silkworms must not be influenced by loud noises or bad smells. After a month, they start to make a cocoon (茧). After four days, the cocoon is ready.
The cocoons are heated. Then the cocoons are put into water to make the silk loose (松散的). The silk from three or four cocoons is put together and made into a thread (线). One cocoon can make a thread that is 1 kilometer long.
Finally, the silk threads are made into cloth, and the cloth is used for things like dresses and scarves. Today, silk is produced in many countries, including India and Thailand, but more than 80 percent of the world’s silk comes from China. Every year, enough silk thread is produced, which can go from the earth to the sun 300 times. People love clothes made of silk because they are very beautiful. Also, they are comfortable to wear—silk feels cool in warm weather and warm in cool weather.
1. ______ discovered the way of making silk.| A．Silkworms | B．Insects | C．Japanese | D．Chinese |
| A．dry and noisy | B．noisy and dirty | C．warm and quiet | D．dirty and warm |
① Silkworms start to make cocoons.
② Threads are made from the cocoons.
③ Cocoons are heated and put into water.
④ Feed the silkworms with mulberry leaves.
⑤ Collect the eggs of a certain kind of insect.
| A．⑤④①③② | B．⑤④①②③ | C．④①③②⑤ | D．④①②③⑤ |
| A．beautiful and cool | B．cool and warm | C．beautiful and warm | D．beautiful and comfortable |
| A．Why is silk so popular? | B．How is silk made? |
| C．Why is silk so expensive? | D．Where can people buy silk? |
As we all know, plants and animals depend on water to live and grow. In fact, water is needed everywhere. Here are some cool facts about water.
Water in our body
Water isn’t just an important part of our planet. It’s an important part of our body, too. More than half of our whole body weight is water. Our body loses water whenever we sweat (流汗) or take a shower. That’s why we need to drink plenty of water every day.
Water in our life
We drink water. We use it to cook, clean, and carry waste out of our homes. Believe it or not, we probably use between about 300 and 380 kilos of water every day.
Water and weather
Water vapor (水蒸气) is the most important gas (气体) around us. It usually stays in the air for less than 2 weeks. It can become the rain which is good for plants. It can also become the snow and children love to play in it. Do you know that the biggest snowflake (雪花) fell in 1887? It was even bigger than a dinner plate (盘子). Is it surprising?
From water to electricity (电)
Water can run very fast. When it rains heavily, its speed through the air may reach at 20 miles an hour. Because of this, people use moving water to make electricity. For example, people built the Baihetan Hydropower Station (白鹤滩水电站) in Sichuan.
Title (标题): | |
| Water in our body | ★Water is important not only for |
| ★Water is necessary in every part of our life. We use too much water every day. | |
| Water and weather | ★Water vapor is |
| From water to electricity | ★The moving water |
