1 . Good afternoon. My name is Susanna. I come from America. I am a junior high school student. I will talk to you about the lives of American students in school.
In America, students usually get up at 6:30. After getting up, they often run for half an hour in the morning. When the class starts at 8 A. m., students need to learn some subjects. They learn English, Chinese, math, science, biology, music and art.
The students eat lunch at school at 12 o’clock. They have many kinds of food to eat, such as meat, vegetables, fruit, bread and so on, but hot dogs and hamburgers are their favorites.
Students have a short rest after lunch. The first class in the afternoon starts at 1:30 and school is over at 3:00.
After school, they always self-study and do their homework until 6:00 in the afternoon.
From 6 to 8 o’clock, they play games, exercise, read, write, draw and do other activities. They go to bed at nine in the evening. They sleep about nine hours a day. The students all think that their school life is very interesting.
That’s all. Thank you.
1. Susanna is a ________.| A．teacher | B．student | C．worker | D．nurse |
| A．15 minutes. | B．20 minutes. | C．30 minutes. | D．40 minutes. |
| A．Self-study and do their homework. | B．Play basketball or football. |
| C．Eat dinner and take a walk. | D．Sing and dance. |
| A．four | B．five | C．three | D．two |
| A．Students always have breakfast at school. |
| B．Students like to have bread and milk the most. |
| C．Students sleep about eight hours a day. |
| D．Susanna talks about school life in America in the afternoon. |
2 . We can go to the library to read in the city. But it is difficult for the children in some places of countryside to read in libraries. There aren’t many libraries or books for children there.
There are some good changes now. People always do something to change. Some families have home libraries for their children. Community groups and some kind-hearted people also help to promote (推动) reading and learning. Look! Here comes a big bus. Are the students taking the bus to school? No. They’re going to read books on it. The bus is a mobile library. There are a lot of books in it. Lu Mei is a kind girl. She wants to help the kids. She turns the bus into a library.
The bus usually stops by the road. Children can get on the bus and read books after school. They can read for 2 hours on it every time. Just like other libraries, the bus library has its rules. Children can’t eat or talk on the bus.
1. What difficulty do students in some places of countryside have?| A．They can’t go to school. | B．They don’t have many libraries. |
| C．They have no buses to take. | D．They don’t have teachers. |
| A．私家的 | B．废弃的 | C．崭新的 | D．移动的 |
| A．She gives them food. | B．She buys a bus for them. |
| C．She teaches them to write. | D．She gives them a place to read books. |
| A．stand up | B．take food | C．keep quiet | D．listen to music |
| A．Kind. | B．Quiet. | C．Cool. | D．Cute. |
3 . People in Los Angeles love cars very much. The city is very big, and its public transportation (公共交通) is slow. So people drive everywhere. But now, a lot of people who like riding are trying to get people out of their cars but on bikes.
Devon says he has to be careful when he rides his bike on the streets. “A lot of people drive very fast, and it’s very difficult to be careful.” Although riding a bike to work can be dangerous, he likes to ride his bike to work. “It’s much better than driving a car. For example, I don’t have to think about where to park the car.”
Roger drives to work. “You always have to look at the both sides because someone would rush (冲) across by bike. Or you can easily get into an accident.”
If some people live and work near each other, they can ride to work together to make the bike ride relaxing. They call a “bike train”. Anna helps make the group—L. A. Bike Trains. “You’re in a big group. If you’re afraid of riding alone, you can now ride with other people.” Anna says that people would feel safer (更安全的) by riding together in a group.
1. Most people in Los Angeles use ________ in their lives.| A．cars | B．buses | C．trains | D．bicycles |
| A．safe | B．dangerous | C．boring | D．exciting |
| A．Because she drives fast. |
| B．Because she doesn’t look carefully at the both sides of the road. |
| C．Because someone would ride a bike and rush across the street suddenly. |
| D．Because too many people drive cars in Los Angeles. |
| A．Devon. | B．Anna. | C．Roger. | D．We don’t know. |
| A．riding in a “bike train” can help people feel safer |
| B．Devon is one bicyclist of the group—Bike Trains |
| C．Roger likes riding her bikes to work |
| D．Devon thinks riding a bike is more difficult |
4 . In North America, most students usually go to school by school bus or subway. In small towns and cities, walking is still popular. The yellow school bus is very convenient (便利的) because it takes students right to the entrance (入口) to the school. Students can also talk with their friends on it. But the bus is slow and is not always on time. The subway runs quickly. However, it is expensive and can be very crowded sometimes. And the stops may be far away from the school, so students often have to walk or take a bus from the subway stop to the school. Walking is good exercise for those who live close to school. But it’s no fun if you have a large backpack full of books to carry. It’s also unpleasant if (如果) the weather is either too hot or cold or wet.
1. In North America, most students usually go to school by ________.| A．school bus or subway | B．car or bicycle |
| C．taxi or car | D．boat or car |
| A．too expensive | B．slow and sometimes late |
| C．crowded and dirty | D．fast and big |
| A．close to | B．busy for | C．far away from | D．across from |
| A．令人不讨厌的 | B．令人不愉快的 | C．不健康的 | D．令人不忧郁的 |
| A．transportation (交通) | B．students | C．schools | D．subway |
5 . Every school has its own rules. Some rules are the same. But some are different. Here are some school rules.
● Strict Japanese rules
Many Japanese schools ask students to wear uniforms. Some schools tell students they can not go to the movies, leave home at night or play computer games at home on school days.
●________
At some schools in the US, students must wear a pair of indoor shoes at school every day. This can keep the school clean.
● No strange hairstyles in the UK
In some English schools, students can’t wear strange hairstyles. But the students can wear strange hairstyles in the World Cup years.
1. What can’t some Japanese students do on school days?| A．Watch TV. | B．Wear school uniforms. |
| C．Play with friends. | D．Leave home at night. |
| A．Beautiful shoes in the US. | B．Different shoes in the US. |
| C．Expensive shoes in the US. | D．Special shoes in the US. |
| A．Follow the school rules. | B．How strange these countries are. |
| C．School Rules in the World. | D．Don’t wear uniforms at school. |
6 . The Monkey Buffet Festival (猴子自助餐节) is on the last Monday of November. It is a great day for monkeys in Thailand. The festival has a history of 25 years. People there think monkeys can bring good luck to them. So, to thank monkeys, they have this special festival.
On that day every year, people put lots of fruit, vegetables, cakes and even drinks on the tables outside. They are all for monkeys. Many people come to see the monkeys on that day. During the festival, there are a lot of interesting activities (活动) about monkeys. Young people always dress like monkeys and they sing, dance and play music on the street.
Monkeys always live in groups. Most of them live in the trees. They are good at running and jumping. They eat fruit, vegetables, flowers and birds’ eggs. Monkeys are smart animals. Do you think so?
1. The festival is usually in ________ in Thailand.| A．September | B．December | C．October | D．November |
| A．are cute | B．are smart | C．can work for them | D．can bring good luck |
| A．eat all kinds of food | B．sing and dance | C．play with monkeys | D．run and jump |
| A．chicken | B．bananas | C．eggs | D．apples |
| A．Monkeys Are Smart Animals | B．Monkeys’ Favorite Food |
| C．The Festival for Monkeys | D．Monkeys in Thailand |
7 . In the school, there are three kinds of bullies (恃强凌弱者); those who call you bad names, those who hit you for fun and those who ask you for money.
If there’s a bully calling you bad names, you’d better tell your friends. If you always stay with your friends, they won’t come near to you. If a bully wants to hit you, run away from him/her!
Some young students want to make a team to fight bullies. But that is not a good idea. And it’s very dangerous. You may get hurt. So it’s best to run away from them. If you are strong enough, you can stop a bully by yourself. But remember to use your head, not only your hands. If you’re not strong enough, you should tell your friends, teachers or your parents.
Bullies usually hurt young students on their way to school or home. You’d better stay with your friends, so they will not have a chance to hurt you.
1. Bullies will not ________.| A．call you bad names | B．hit you for fun | C．ask you for money | D．help you to study |
| A．call the police at once | B．run away from him/her |
| C．fight with him/her | D．make friends with him/her |
| A．Making a team to fight bullies is not a good idea. |
| B．Bullies usually hurt young students in the classroom. |
| C．Use your head, not only your hands. |
| D．There are three kinds of bullies in the school. |
| A．What are school bullies? | B．Why should we stop school bullies? |
| C．How to protect ourselves from school bullies? | D．How to make a team to fight bullies? |
8 . How to Make a New Year Card
New Year cards are a great way to show your friends a happy New Year. Here are the steps (步骤) to make one.
| 1. Get your paper ready. Have the paper in your favorite color. Then, fold (折叠) it in half. 2. Write something on the cover (封面). Write “Happy New Year” or the number of the year on the cover of the card. Make your writing beautiful. 3. Put a picture on the cover. It is a great way to show your happy and sweet time. It could be a picture of you and your friends. 4. Make the cover bright with glitter (发光粉). Put some glitter around your card. It can make your card bright and colourful. 5. Make the inside of the card beautiful. Put a picture of beautiful flowers inside and make it jump up when it is open. It is really interesting. 6. Write your wishes inside the card. Inside the card, you can write the best wishes for your friends for the new year. For example, you can write “We wish you a wonderful year to come”, or “Hope all is well with you and your family” or “Happy New Year!”. |
| A．Sending beautiful photos. | B．Making New Year cards. |
| C．Giving fresh flowers. | D．Drawing colorful pictures. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．The number of the year. | B．Plans for the new year. |
| C．Happy time with friends. | D．Best wishes for friends. |
| A．To teach how to make a New Year card. |
| B．To teach how to buy gifts for the New Year. |
| C．To show the beautiful New Year cards. |
| D．To invite friends to the New Year party. |
9 . When people think of healthy food for eyes, they think of carrots. Yes, carrots are good for eyes.
Kale Kale is a green vegetable. It looks like (像) a cabbage. If you often eat kale, you can still have healthy eyes when you are old. And the vitamin A in it can help you see well in the dark (黑暗).
Chicken Chicken is great food for eyes. And you can cook it in many ways. You can cook chicken soup, gongbao chicken, chicken noodles and chicken salad. All of them are nice and healthy.
Salmon Salmon is a kind of fish. It has a lot of Omega-3. If you have dry (干燥的) eyes, Omega-3 in salmon can help you. You don’t need to eat much every time. A little can be OK.
1. Kale is a kind of ________.| A．vegetable | B．fruit | C．cabbage | D．vitamin |
| A．carrots | B．kale | C．salmon | D．ice-cream |
| A．We all have bad eyes when we are old. |
| B．Vitamin A helps us see well in the dark. |
| C．There are a lot of Omega-3 in chicken |
| D．If we often eat kale, we will not be old. |
| A．carrots are good for eyes | B．delicious and healthy food |
| C．how to cook chicken | D．healthy food for eyes |
10 . Animals are our friends. Now a lot of people like to keep small animals as pets in their houses, such as cats, dogs.
People like to keep dogs best, next is the cats, and the last is the birds. Because these pets are very cute and friendly. Old people have these animals as their family members (成员). They are like people’s children. People give these pets nice names and buy nice food for them. They let them wear beautiful clothes, too. People keep these pets clean every day. They love them very much.
Children also like to keep these pets. They are like their friends, brothers and sisters. Children can play, sleep and take a walk with these pets. Sometimes when children are unhappy, pets are their best friends. They love them very much.
Pets are all very happy. They have houses and beds. They have much nice food to eat. They can walk with people in the park or go out to relax.
Do you think pets are important in our life? Would you like to keep a pet in your family?
1. The underline word “They” refers to (指代) “________”.| A．small animals |
| B．old people |
| C．people with no children |
| D．children |
| A．listen to pets |
| B．wear beautiful clothes for pets |
| C．keep pets clean every day |
| D．play, sleep and take a walk with pets |
| A．Most people like to keep birds. |
| B．People buy nice food for pets every day. |
| C．Pets are happy to walk with people in the park. |
| D．Pets are always away when the children are unhappy. |
| A．Small animals |
| B．Pets and people |
| C．Pets are important |
| D．Dogs, cats and birds |
