1 . Do you often feel cold in winter? When you feel cold, what do you do to warm yourself up? Do you put on more clothes? When it’s cold, how do you sense that?
I like to take a bath. I like the way the warm water feels on my skin. I do not like to get out of the bathtub (浴缸). When I get out of the bathtub, I get really cold. Sometimes I am so cold that my teeth begin shaking, and I start to shiver (颤抖). Why do we shiver when we are cold?
Shivering is a reflex (反射). We don’t have to think about a reflex in order to make it happen. When the air around us suddenly becomes cooler, the nerves (神经) in our skin sense that we are cold. These nerves then send messages to our brain. The brain sends messages back that race through our bodies. These messages tell all of our muscles (肌肉) to start warming up.
Our muscles then start tightening (绷紧) and relaxing. They do this very quickly over and over again. These quick actions are the shivers. These shivers help to warm us up. So the next time you start to shiver, thank your nerves. They’re working to warm you up before you even have the chance to shout, “Mom, I’m c-c-c-old!”
1. When ______, we often shiver.| A．we feel cold |
| B．we get out of the bathtub |
| C．we take a bath |
| D．our teeth begin shaking |
| A．To help us warm up when we are cold. |
| B．To help us to become brave. |
| C．To help us think about something. |
| D．To help send messages to our brain. |
| A．encourage you to take more baths |
| B．show the best way to stay warm |
| C．tell you how and why your body shivers |
| D．tell you how to stop shivering |
| A．Shiver Me! |
| B．Shivering: What a Strange Way to Warm Up! |
| C．How to Stop Shivering |
| D．Shivering is Not for the Weak |
2 . Parts of a Plant
There are more than 400,000 kinds of plants on Earth. Some plants are as big as tall buildings; others are as small as rice. Plants are key parts of the food circle. They play an important part in the nature because they give out oxygen—the gas that all animals need for breathing.
What is a plant?
Most people have no difficulty finding the differences between an animal and a plant. That is because animals can move around, but plants can’t. What makes a plant a plant? Like animals, plants are living things that are made up of lots of cells (细胞). Unlike animals, plants make their own food by photosynthesis (光合作用). Most plants have roots, stems, and leaves, and most plants reproduce by growing flowers and making seeds. All plants need energy to stay alive and grow, and they get it from sunlight instead of food.
How does a plant grow?
Most animals grow in a certain way, and genes control their growth. That is to say, even when they are small, it’s easy to know what they will look like after they grow up. Plants are different. Their growth is controlled by genes too, but their final shape also depends on where they live. For example, a tree can be big and round if it grows up in an open space, but much taller and thinner if it grows in the woods with other trees all around. Plants are unable to move from one environment to another, so it is important that they are able to get used to the environment.
1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 1?| A．The number of plants. | B．Different sizes of plants. |
| C．The importance of plants. | D．Planting more trees. |
| A．By comparing. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By giving numbers. | D．By telling stories. |
| A．Flowers and seeds are the most important parts of a plant. |
| B．Plants and animals grow in the same way. |
| C．Only environment controls the plants’ growth. |
| D．It’s important for the plants to get used to the environment. |
| A．Different Kinds of Plants | B．The Life of Plants |
| C．Plants and Animals | D．All About Plants |
3 . When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, there are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
●Look in the mirror and say to yourself, “I am a special person and there’s no one in the world like me. I can do anything!” It may not sound so good, but it really works!
●Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
●Smile. Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things of your friends and family.
●Learn something new. Have you ever wanted to decorate (装饰) your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges (挑战) are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished them.
●Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination (想象) fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
●Stay with your family. You need your family time. Talk with your mom or dad or maybe even your cousin.
1. This text may be taken from ________.| A．a science book | B．a guidebook | C．a teen magazine | D．school rules |
| A．be special | B．be sure | C．feel nice | D．be remembered |
| A．成就感 | B．忧伤感 | C．挫折感 | D．信任感 |
| A．look for the good things of others | B．stay alone at home as much as possible |
| C．learn new things and go for them | D．keep a diary to express your feelings |
| A．Do Your Best | B．Six Ways to Feel Good About Yourself |
| C．It’s Never Too Late to Learn | D．Always Smile to Your Life |
4 . If you have a pet, do you know how to take care of it? Actually, don’t worry. It’s not as difficult as most people think. You can do it if you follow these ideas.
Food
☆You need to be sure that you know when your new pet need food and what food is good for it.
☆Most animals need to be fed once or twice a day. Sometimes baby animals need to be fed more.
☆ Don’t give chocolate to your pet because it can make most animals sick.
Water
☆ Make sure that your pet has enough clean, fresh water. Make sure that you change the water twice a day.
☆ If your pet is a fish or a turtle, be sure to clean the tank (缸) at least once a week.
Exercise
☆ Pets, like dogs, need plenty of exercise. It helps them to keep healthy and happy. Don’t forget to take them for a walk. Play with your dog every day. The exercise is good for you, too.
1. How often should you clean the tank if you keep a fish?| A．Once a year. | B．At least once a week. |
| C．Once a month. | D．Less than once a week. |
| A．You need to exercise to look after a pet. | B．We needn’t take pet dogs out for a walk. |
| C．Clean and fresh water is important to pets. | D．Most people think it’s easy to look after a pet. |
| A．Right Food for Pets | B．The Importance of Water |
| C．Exercise and Health | D．How to Look After Pets |
5 . When I was young, I lived in Scotland with my parents. I had a good time there. One morning, I ran to the garden, and said to the old gardener. “Today I am going up the mountain.”
“No, no, Missey, not today,” he said, “It will rain.”
“No, it will not rain.” I said. “The sun is up.”
“I don’t care for the sun. The pimpernel (海绿) says it will rain, so it will. Flowers always tell the truth. When they say rain, go and get your umbrella.” said the old man.
Sure enough, by noon the rain was pouring (倾倒) down. After that, I looked with great respect (崇敬) at the flower. But the pimpernel is not the only plant that is a “weather prophet”(预言者).
If you find the African marigolds (金盏花) shut (合上) after seven o’clock in the morning, you may be pretty sure that there will be a rainy day. Most “weather prophet” plants shut up for rain. Tulips (郁金香) are careful not to open their cups very wide in the morning if it is probably going to rain. The cause of the opening and closing may be the difference in light. Perhaps these plants shut their flowers because of the short of light.
But some plants open for rain. The verbenas (马鞭草) are one kind of them. They love the shade and become smaller in a strong light. The roses make no changes. The light seems to make no difference to them.
On the whole, if you go into your garden, and find tulips, marigolds shut, you’d better not go for picnics or long walks.
1. Why did the old gardener think it would rain?| A．The sun told him. | B．The cloud told him. |
| C．The weather report told him. | D．The pimpernel told him. |
| A．They love shade. | B．They tell about the weather. |
| C．They open for rain and light. | D．They become smaller in a strong light. |
| A．When the verbenas do not shut. | B．When the roses shut in the sunshine. |
| C．When the tulips open wide in the daytime. | D．When the African marigolds shut after 7:00 am. |
6 . Having a nosebleed is not comfortable and looks scary. When the situation of the nosebleed gets worse, it can make you go into shock (休克). But most of the time, if you can control it, it’s usually not dangerous. Let’s have a look at two examples of stopping a nosebleed.
Michael’s mother tells him to put his head back when he has a nosebleed. The reason is that the blood will make his clothes dirty. As well, many people don’t like to see blood. But one of the biggest mistakes about stopping nosebleeds is to put the head back. In fact, Michael should put his head down. If he lies down or puts his head back, the blood may godown the throat. Then it will go into the stomach. Blood may irritate the stomach and make Michael vomit (呕吐) suddenly.
Tina presses the sides of her nose during a nosebleed. The right place of pressing is just below the bony bridge (骨桥). If she does it in a right way, she should be able to breathe through the nose. And she had better keep pressing for at least five minutes. If the nosebleed doesn’t stop after 15 to 20 minutes of pressing, Tina should go to see a doctor.
1. According to the 1st paragraph, what can we know about the nosebleed?| A．Having a nosebleed is not dangerous at all. |
| B．It is always dangerous to have a nosebleed. |
| C．If the nosebleed gets worse, it can make you go into shock. |
| D．It’s common for everybody to have a nosebleed most of the time. |
| A．It looks very scary. | B．It is not comfortable. |
| C．The blood will make our clothes dirty. | D．The blood may godown the throat and into the stomach. |
| A．She should breathe through the nose. | B．She should go to see a doctor right away. |
| C．She should press below the bony bridge. | D．She should keep pressing for at least fifteen minutes. |
| A．刺激 | B．修补 | C．管理 | D．观察 |
| A．when we see a doctor | B．how we stop a nosebleed |
| C．why we have a nosebleed | D．who helps Michael and Tina |
7 . The Internet has changed the world, people are able to get and share information in seconds. Nowadays, people begin to wonder: Is the Internet good or bad? “It’s impossible to answer that question because the Internet means so many things,” says psychologist (心理学家) Patricia Greenfield.
Some are truly wonderful. In many ways it makes life easier and simpler. It helps us get things done more quickly. It opens up the world to us. And if a friend lives far away, the Internet makes it easy to stay in touch.
However, the issue (话题) isn’t black and white. Some can become real problems if we don’t take care. Spending too much time online is bad to people’s health. It may even cause them to be less social with family and friends. Aside from that, some people attack the web or use the Internet to steal others’ personal information, even banking information. Most of the young students think the Internet is simply an icon (图标) on the screen (屏幕). Kids won’t realize that the Internet is a network of millions of computers until about 10 years old.
The Internet can be a useful tool, but don’t let it take up all of your time. Use the Internet properly and carefully and it can make your life more colourful.
1. By saying “the Internet means so many things”, Patricia Greenfield means that________.| A．the Internet is hard for people to search | B．the Internet brings advantages as well as disadvantages |
| C．the Internet has more advantages than expected | D．the Internet has more disadvantages than expected |
| A．Accidents will happen. | B．Actions speak louder than words. |
| C．Every coin has two sides. | D．A good beginning makes a good ending. |
| A．bad | B．simple | C．difficult | D．everything |
| A．The Internet helps us get and share information quickly. | B．Not everything on the Internet is safe. |
| C．Using the Internet for a long time is not good for our health. | D．Young children should not use the Internet. |
| A．Advantages of using the Internet. | B．Disadvantages of using the Internet. |
| C．How to stop using the Internet. | D．How to use the Internet wisely. |
8 . It is a good idea to make a list (清单) before you go shopping. Some people do not like to make a shopping list because it takes time. However, there are many reasons why you should make one.
Firstly, a shopping list helps you to save time. When you write the list, you should put the things in different groups. For example, you can write down all the fruit and vegetables in one column (栏). In the next column, you can write down all the meat. Do the same for other things. Keeping your list organized will help you shop faster.
Secondly, a shopping list helps you not to forget anything. You would not want to get home from the store and find you didn’t buy all the things you needed. A shopping list helps you to remember everything you want to buy.
A shopping list can also help you to save money. Without a list you might not remember if you have enough milk at home. You might buy the milk as you think you don’t have any. When you get home, you would see you already have a full bottle of milk. Then the extra (额外的) milk might go to waste. If you make a list, you will not buy the things you do not need.
Although it will take you a few minutes to write out a shopping list, it is worth (值得) your time.
1. How does the writer start the text?| A．By telling a story. | B．By asking a question. | C．By providing an example. | D．By giving an opinion. |
| A．Fruit. | B．Clothes. | C．Vegetables. | D．Meat. |
| A．Improving our life. | B．Saving our time. |
| C．Saving our money. | D．Remembering what to buy. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．How to make a shopping list. | B．Take time to buy what you need. |
| C．Importance to make a shopping list. | D．Making a shopping list is a waste of time. |
9 . In America, there are chores for children of different ages. American people think it’s important to tell children their duty (责任) in the family. They think that a 2-year-old child is never too young to do chores. If you have no ideas, use this list (列表) of age chores for your children.
| Ages 2—3 Help make the bed. Pick up (收拾) toys and books. Take the dirty clothes to the laundry (洗衣) room. Help feed pets. | Ages 4—5 Clear and set the table. Help cook dinner. |
| Ages 6—8 Look after pets. Take out the rubbish. | Ages 9—12 Help wash the car. Learn to wash the dishes. Clean the bathroom. |
1. What can Bob, a 5-year-old boy do?
| A．Look after pets. | B．Help cook dinner. | C．Take out the rubbish. | D．Help wash the car. |
| A．2 years old. | B．4 years old. | C．7 years old. | D．10 years old. |
| A．Because children have too much free time. | B．Because children should develop good habits. |
| C．Because it’s important to tell children their duty. | D．Because parents want their children to be good. |
10 . Do you often ask questions? Children are known for wanting answers to many questions, because curiosity (好奇心) is part of human nature. Books and TV shows often depend on curiosity. People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens.
As we know, curiosity provides many advantages. Many of history’s greatest discoveries were made by curious people. People wondered how things worked and how work could be done more quickly. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology to help them. Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the curiosity of learning, classes will become more interesting. You will be good at them because you enjoy the process of learning. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you an able worker.
What will you do if you’re not already curious? Luckily, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. Often, the more you learn about a topic, the more interesting it becomes. To improve your curiosity, get information from as many sources (来源) as possible when you learn about a topic. At the same time, read all kinds of books, watch or listen to speeches and ask questions. Don’t always get information in the same way. Instead, learn to understand the facts that different people know.
Don’t assume you already know everything. Instead, search for other possibilities and opinions. Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t know. Find out what it is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other people happy by letting them show off their knowledge. Let’s try to become people who are full of curiosity.
1. Children like to ask questions because they ________.| A．they don’t know human nature | B．they are born with natural curiosity |
| C．they like reading and watching | D．they don’t want to find the answers |
| A．It can make you cleverer than before. | B．It can make the classes easier for you. |
| C．It can help you feel relaxed. | D．It can help you enjoy the process of learning. |
| A．Reading only one kind of book. | B．Getting information from many sources. |
| C．Showing others your knowledge. | D．Getting the information in the same way. |
| A．Try to Be Curious | B．Make Others Happy |
| C．Learn to Ask Questions | D．Discoveries Made by Curious People |
