1 . Dumplings are traditional Chinese food. On the lunar New Year’s Day, most families make a lot of delicious dumplings. To make them, we can follow these easy steps.
The first step is to mix the flour (面粉) with water. When the dough (面团) is ready, we can begin to make dumpling wrappers (饺子皮). We roll (卷) the dough into small, thin and round pieces so that they can be easy to cook. Then it’s time to prepare the filling (馅). We often use meat such as beef or pork, and some vegetables for filling. Remember to cut these things into small pieces, put some salt and oil into it and mix it.
When all these are ready, we can start making dumplings. First put a spoonful of filling in the center of the wrappers. Then stick (粘) the two opposite sides together. The best shape of dumplings is like a ship. When they are boiling in the pot they look like ships sailing (航行) in the sea. The smell can make your mouth water.
1. Most families make a lot of dumplings on _______.| A．Boxing Day | B．Christmas Day | C．the lunar New Year’s Day | D．National Day |
| A．some meat | B．some vegetables | C．some salt and oil | D．all of the above |
| A．round | B．like a cake | C．like a ship | D．like a dough |
2 . Why did Chinese people have more than one name in ancient times (古代)? In ancient China, people’s names had three parts, their family name, given name and courtesy name. Take famous poet (诗人) Li Bai for example. His family name, which came from his father’s name was Li. His given name was Bai, and his courtesy name was Taibai.
Family members call people’s given name, But in social life, they call each other by their courtesy names to show respect (尊重). This was mostly called by people of similar age. If you were talking about yourself, or if your parents were talking about you, the given name would be used instead of courtesy name.
Men would get their courtesy name when they turned 20. It was a symbol of adulthood (成人礼). Women would get their courtesy name after getting married (结婚).
One’s courtesy name often had something to do with one’s given name. For example, Zhuge Liang’s given name was Liang, which means “bright”. His courtesy name was Kongming, which means “very bright”.
1. How many parts are there in people’s names in ancient China?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．字 | B．名 | C．姓 | D．昵称 |
| A．To show their love. |
| B．To show their friendship. |
| C．To show their respect. |
| D．To show their good wishes. |
| A．The Famous Poet Li Bai. |
| B．Three Parts of Ancient Name. |
| C．The Similar names. |
| D．The Meaning of Family Name. |
3 . In some western countries, many children do chores to get pocket money (零花钱). They usually start to do this when they are ten years old.
School students have to do homework and study for tests. They don’t have much free time on weekdays. They often do chores on weekends.
Young kids only do easy chores. So they don’t get much money. But that’s enough. Many of them only want to buy candy. And candy is cheap! They often help do the dishes, sweep the floor, or feed the pet cat or dog.
When they get older, they want to buy more and more things. They want things that are more expensive than candy. So they have to work harder! They often help their parents wash the family car, cut the grass, or cook meals.
Some jobs are a good way for kids to learn new things. For example, they can learn how to use a lawnmower (割草机) or how to cook. Of course, their parents help them at first.
1. How do many children get pocket money in some Western countries?| A．They study hard. | B．They do chores. |
| C．They do part-time jobs. | D．They ask their parents for it. |
| A．At the age of 10. | B．At the age of 13. | C．At the age of 15. | D．At the age of 17. |
| A．do the dishes | B．feed the pet cat | C．cook meals | D．sweep the floor |
| A．Kids can learn how to cook with the help of their parents. |
| B．School students often do chores on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| C．If kids get older and want something more expensive, they have to work harder. |
| D．Young kids do easy chores because they can get much money from their parents |
| A．find jobs | B．learn new things | C．study at school | D．get pocket money |
4 . The computer is a very wonderful machine, and it is so popular today that it seems we cannot live or work without it. Computers are used in many places—in offices, in factories, in big shops, at schools and even at home. With the computer, people are living a better life.
The computer was one of the greatest inventions in the 20th century. The first computer was built in America, and it was not only very large, but also quite heavy. It was as big as two rooms!
But the computer is developing very fast. Today they are becoming smaller and lighter. And they work faster and faster. There are various kinds of computers in the market and you can easily choose one that you like best.
As the computer can do a lot of things for people, it helps us learn about the real world. With the computer, you can send an email just in a few seconds to your friend or receive your message.
Now you can see the computer really gives us a very nice picture about the world of tomorrow. So as students in the 21st century, we have to work hard and learn how to use the computer very well. Don’t you think so?
1. What does the writer think of the computer today?| A．People can’t live without it. | B．It helps people to live a better life. |
| C．It makes people become lazier. | D．It is the most useful invention in the 21st century. |
| A．Small and light. | B．Small and heavy. | C．Large and heavy. | D．Large and light. |
| A．Different. | B．Dry. | C．Tiny. | D．Big. |
| A．Learn how to use the computer well. | B．Learn to develop the computer. |
| C．Learn when to use the computer. | D．Learn to use the computer quickly. |
| A．How to choose a right computer | B．Different kinds of computers |
| C．The history of the computers | D．A wonderful machine—the computer |
5 . You don’t have to feel terrible all the time on school days. Your school days can be some of your happiest time! Yes, it is possible. Let me tell you what you should do.
On every weekend, take a piece of paper and write down the title “My Plan”. Under it, you write the days of the week. Next to the days you can write what you should do. You should give yourself enough time for study and some time for activities you like to do.
In class, you have to listen to the teachers carefully. Also, try to answer the questions he asks in class and talk about your ideas. You will be someone interesting for the teachers and someone special for your classmates.
Try to make friends with your classmates. If they don’t like to make friends with you, it’s fine. Notice if there is someone whom you feel you can be friends with.
Invite your friends to your home or ask them if they’d like to hang out with you. Other times, do homework with them in the same time or place. You could give them ideas and they may have helpful thoughts that would help both of you.
1. When does the writer advise students to write down the plan?| A．On Monday. | B．On Tuesday. | C．On Friday. | D．On Sunday. |
| A．for study and activities | B．full of subjects |
| C．full of activities | D．made with your friends |
| A．Think about your ideas. | B．Try to answer the teachers’ questions. |
| C．Help your classmate with his studies. | D．Discuss your problems with your friends quietly. |
| A．遥远的 | B．有益的 | C．真实的 | D．无意义的 |
| A．How to Study at School | B．How to Make Friends |
| C．How to Be Happy on School Days | D．How to Get Good Grades |
6 . Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time in the day? That time is somehow racing away from you, and it is impossible to fit everything in. But then, you step outside into the countryside and suddenly everything seems slower, more relaxed, like time has somehow changed. It’s not just you — recent research showed nature can control our sense of time.
Richardo Correia, the researcher at the University of Finland, found that being in nature may change how we experience time and perhaps, even give us the sense of time abundance (充裕). Correia compared people’s experiences of time when they performed different types of tasks in cities and natural environments. It showed that people reported a sense of expanded time when they were in nature compared to when they were in cities. For example, a walk through the countryside felt longer than a city walk of the same distance.
It’s not just our sense of time in the moment which appears to be changed by the natural world, and it’s also our sense of the past and future. Earlier research shows that spending time in nature helps to move our focus from the immediate (目前的) moment towards our future needs. So rather than focusing on the stress of the demands (需求) on our time, nature helps us to see the bigger picture. This can help us focus on what’s important so that we meet our long-term goals. This is partly because spending time in nature appears to make us less impulsive (冲动的), enabling us to think more about future benefits instead of wanting immediate ones.
1. How might you feel when you walk in the countryside?| A．Everything remains the same. | B．Time is racing away from you. |
| C．There are less hours in the day. | D．Things seem to go at a slower speed. |
| A．By doing online surveys. | B．By interviewing experts. |
| C．By making comparisons. | D．By reviewing earlier studies. |
| A．Real. | B．Lost. | C．Passing. | D．Increased. |
| A．By meeting our needs. | B．By changing our focus. |
| C．By showing us pictures. | D．By reminding us of the past. |
| A．What differences time brings us. | B．Where our sense of time has gone. |
| C．Why we lose sense of time in nature. | D．How nature changes our sense of time. |
7 . Spend your holiday in a smart way with these apps!
| Grammarly is great for checking spelling, grammar, punctuation (标点) and other kinds of mistakes. Type your message and then Grammarly will check if there is a mistake. Next, the app will show you how to fix the mistake and why it is wrong. if you want to find some good synonyms (近义词) for your words, Grammarly can also help. |
| Do you always want to use a calculator (计算器) to help solve math problems? Now there is an app that does even more for you than calculators. This app is called Math Way. It can show you how to solve difficult math problems. Even better, the app can explain each step for solving math problems. This way, you can understand how to solve a math problem. |
| School, studies, family—we have so many things to do! How can we manage our tasks? Watoo can help us! it helps us sort out what is important or urgent (紧急的) by using its colorful faces. A big red face means a task is really important. A small, happy yellow face means we can take our time. Let’s use this app to organize your tasks in a fun way. |
| How can we exercise by ourselves safely? The app Fitbod can show you how to exercise correctly with clear and easy videos. If you have no equipment (器材), Fitbod can show you how to do simple exercise with just your body. Fitbod can change to meet your needs after each exercise. If some of your muscles (肌肉) are tired, the app will focus on practicing others. |
1. Which of the following app can help you correct mistakes in English homework?
| A．Math Way. | B．Watoo. | C．Grammarly. | D．Fitbod. |
| A．It can calculate at a faster speed. | B．It can show you answers more quickly. |
| C．It can help solve harder math problems. | D．It can explain steps for solving math problems. |
| A．It is fun to have so many things to do. |
| B．A small red face means that a task is important. |
| C．Watoo can help complete our tasks in a fun way. |
| D．A small happy yellow face means a task is not urgent. |
8 . Are you an “E” person or “I” person? A personality (性格) test called MBTI (人格类型量表) is very popular these days. Can knowing one’s personality type by using the MBTI and other personality tests really help? They may. Here are the benefits of personality tests.
Better understand others
After taking a personality test and seeing our results, we can have a better understanding of all the different reactions in the same situation. This is important because we all have different ways of seeing and communicate with the world. No personality type is “better” than any other —just different.
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Maybe we’ve always hated talking on the phone but never really understood why. Or perhaps we’ve always needed much time to think about a problem before making a decision. By using personality tests like the MBTI, we can learn more about ourselves. This helps us better understand why we prefer certain things and dislike others.
Know which situations are perfect for us
Learning more about our personality type can also help us discover new ways to face challenges. Knowing what might work best for our personality type can give us new ideas on how to solve problems, deal with stress, and manage our work habits.
1. How can we know one’s personality type according to paragraph 1?| A．By taking the MBTI test. | B．By giving new ideas. |
| C．By making a decision. | D．By talking on the phone. |
| A．ways | B．advantages | C．feelings | D．importance |
| A．Come up with new ideas | B．Deal with problems better |
| C．Hold on to ideas about who we are | D．Know our likes and dislikes |
| A．Only “E” people can succeed in social situation. |
| B．Some types are naturally more successful than others. |
| C．Personality types are simply different and each has its value. |
| D．People should try to change their personality if it’s not popular. |
| A．We can benefit a lot from personality tests. |
| B．The MBTI is a popular test but not useful to us. |
| C．Everyone should take a personality test to find out its type. |
| D．Knowing one’s personality type can solve all problems in life. |
9 . With more and more rain falling, it’s time for snakes to be active. Living in the city, it never crosses your mind that we might meet them face to face.
Most people are afraid of snakes. They may think snakes are dangerous and ugly. There are more than 2,000 kinds of snakes. Most of them live in mountains or forests, and in cities sometimes we can find them in grass or other dark places. Snakes can’t walk or run because they have no legs or feet, but these long and thin animals can move very fast on their stomachs. Snakes usually have green, yellow or black skins, which make it difficult for their enemies to find them. In winter they hibernate in holes. They look for a hole to stay inside, in the ground, or in a rock or a tree. They do not wake up again until spring comes. Snakes feed on mice, frogs, bird eggs and so on.
Snakes play an important part in nature. We can make useful medicine with them. Without their help, the rodents (啮齿动物) will be out of control. But many of them are in danger of disappearing. Houses and buildings take up the land where snakes live. Many snakes lose their lives in traffic, and people often kill snakes for their skins or meat.
1. Which month may it be active according to the text?| A．July. | B．November. | C．January. | D．March. |
| A．to sleep during winter | B．to catch something for food |
| C．to look for a place to keep warm | D．to protect oneself from other animals |
| A．We never see snakes in cities. | B．Snakes only eat mice as food. |
| C．Snakes are useless to nature. | D．Many snakes are in danger. |
| A．Science. | B．Geography. | C．Biology. | D．Weather. |
10 . Step out of your door and what do you see? Ever since humans walked here and there on the Earth, we have been crazy about nature. And this gave birth to the subject called “natural history”.
It began with ancient scientists who looked at the diversity (多样性) of the natural world. Soon, more and more “naturalists”—those who study and practice natural history-were busy studying, collecting and naming the world’s animals, plants and so on. Observing (观察) skills are the key tools of a naturalist. They helped naturalists find out the secret of life on the Earth.
Today, natural history museums around the world offer people a place to think about natural history. But it has a long way to go.
In China, natural history as a field is developing quickly. Books and apps (应用程序) on plants and animals are very popular. Environmental protection groups and activities have all seen great growth during the past years. And behind it is China’s push to build an ecological civilization (生态文明).
Natural history is now seen as a kind of lifestyle. When you visit a natural history museum or just step out in the nature, you can enjoy the nature and learn about the secret of life at the same time. “Naturalist lifestyle” is good for the mind and the body.
We need naturalists now more than ever. The secret of life on the Earth is still incomplete, and the pieces are changing rapidly. So come on and discover your part!
1. What are the key skills of a naturalist?| A．Reading skills. | B．Listening skills. | C．Observing skills. | D．Studying skills. |
| A．It is growing rapidly. |
| B．It has become an online culture. |
| C．It builds the ecological civilization. |
| D．It records environmental protecting activities. |
| A．Natural history is a popular subject. |
| B．Naturalist lifestyle is good for people. |
| C．People like travelling more than before. |
| D．People love to visit natural history museums. |
| A．Not correct. | B．Not simple. | C．Not known. | D．Not whole. |
| A．To Be Good Readers | B．To Live as Naturalists |
| C．To Be Crazy about Nature | D．To Discover the Secret of History |
