1 . Nature is amazing! Take a close look at the world of insects, and you’ll discover many unbelievable things. Consider butterflies (蝴蝶), for example. They have beautiful wings and magical flying skills. On summer days, you always see them flying freely over flower gardens and wild fields.
But did you know how butterflies become the flying insects? It is one of the wonders of nature. In the beginning, the mother lays a small and colourful egg on a leaf or stem of a plant. It is hard to believe that the egg will become something completely different in a few days. It becomes a walking insect. This insect is called a caterpillar. It now has legs, eyes and a large body. A new life begins. The caterpillar can eat, walk and see. But it is still not a butterfly.
Soon, after growing big, the caterpillar makes a cover for itself. It covers itself in the nice protective blanket (保护层) and goes to sleep. This is known as the “pupa (蛹)” stage. After some time, the blanket breaks and a wet butterfly appears. It now has six legs, a mouth, eyes and wings. Shortly, the beautiful butterfly spreads (张开) its wings and flies away. After a few weeks, this butterfly lays her eggs, and the cycle (循环) begins all over again.
This is just one example of the wonders of nature. Look around the natural world, and you will learn many truly amazing things.
1. What is NOT mentioned about butterflies in Paragraph 1？| A．They are a kind of insect. | B．They have beautiful wings. |
| C．They are good at flying. | D．They can smell well. |
| A．毛虫 | B．雏鸟 | C．飞蛾 | D．蝴蝶 |
①It becomes a pupa. ②It becomes a walking insect.
③The mother lays an egg. ④It spreads wings and flies away.
| A．①→②→③→④ | B．①→②→④→③ |
| C．③→②→①→④ | D．③→②→④→① |
| A．It has legs, ears and a mouth. | B．It has legs, eyes and a large body. |
| C．It has six legs, a mouth, eyes and wings. | D．It has legs, a mouth and a large body. |
| A．One Insect, Many Colours | B．One Insect, Four Lives |
| C．The Kinds of Butterflies | D．The Habits of Butterflies |
2 . Do you ever feel like you are just running from one activity to another? In school do you rush from one subject to another? When things happen so fast it is easy to get lost of what you are doing or learning. It is important to stop yourself every now and then to think about what you’ve been doing or learning.
Self-reflection (反省) means slowing down and calming yourself including calming your mind. By being calm and going slowly you give your brain a chance to think about what it has already received. Some people like to do these self-reflections only in their mind. Others keep a diary or written notes. Either method works depending on your own personal learning. You can follow the step to do self-reflection.
First, choose the proper time to do it. School textbooks are divided into units of study. This makes it easier for someone to begin self-reflection. Look for time when you complete a unit of study. Sometimes you know the unit is over because there is some kind of test. Use these natural breaks to stop and do self-reflection.
Then, find a quiet place and take out paper or your reflection diary. Write down some notes on the new things that you learned in the unit. Let your mind think about the notes you have written and make some connections.
Finally, think about things that you are not sure of. Maybe you learned a new way to work out a math problem but you’re not sure when to use it. Writing down your questions will help you remember to look for answers the next time you are working with the same topic.
Self-reflection is important for a successful student. If you have never taken the time to do self-reflection, try it now.
1. According to Paragraph 2, people CANNOT do self-reflection by ________.| A．Taking notes | B．keeping a diary | C．working quickly | D．thinking to themselves |
| A．①/②③④⑤⑥ | B．①/②③④⑤/⑥ | C．①/②/③④⑤⑥ | D．①/②/③④⑤/⑥ |
| A．Try doing self-refection now! | B．Keep yourself busy! |
| C．Why is self-reflection important? | D．How can we learn fast? |
3 . Some people don’t like storms, but I think they are exciting.
There are often storms at the end of a hot summer day. The clouds are small and white at first. However, they get bigger and bigger until they make one large, black cloud. The sky gets dark and it starts to rain heavily. And then the streets are like swimming pools. There is a flash of bright light in the sky and then, after a few seconds, you can hear the loud “bang” of thunder.
Light travels very fast, so we always see the lightning before we hear the thunder. If the clouds are one kilometer away, you can count to three, between the lighting and the thunder.
Lightning is very beautiful but it can also be dangerous. Lightning is electricity “jumping” to the ground from a cloud. It usually hits tall things, so if you are outside when there is thunder and lightning, don’t stand under a tree.
1. We can see ________ in a storm.| A．a light rain | B．a white cloud | C．a small cloud | D．lightning |
| A．the cloud is large and dark | B．the sky gets dark |
| C．it rains heavily | D．it’s a hotter summer day |
| A．Climb up a tree. | B．Stand under a tree. |
| C．Stand under tall things. | D．Stay in your home. |
4 . In America, there are chores for children of different ages. American people think it’s important to tell children their duty in the family. Use this list of age chores for your children.
| Ages 2—3 ◆Help make the bed; ◆Pick up toys and books; ◆Take laundry (要洗的衣服) to the laundry room; ◆Help feed pets. | Ages 4—5 ◆Clear and set the table; ◆Help cook dinner; ◆Put away groceries (食品杂货). |
| Ages 6—8 ◆Take care of pets; ◆Take out the rubbish. | Ages 9—12 ◆Help wash the car; ◆Learn to wash the dishes; ◆Clean the bathroom. |
1. American people think children should do chores in the family because _________.
| A．parents are lazy |
| B．it’s important to let children know their duty in the family |
| C．children should develop good habits |
| D．children have nothing to do except (除了) playing |
| A．set the table | B．help wash the car | C．wash the dishes | D．take out the rubbish |
5 . 
There are two paths (路) in life: Should and Must. We arrive at these crossroads again and again. And each time, we have to choose.
Should is how others want us to show up in the world—what we should or shouldn’t do. When we choose Should, we’re choosing to live our life for someone or something other than ourselves. The journey to Should can be smooth, and the risk is small.
Must is who we are, what we believe, and what we do when we are alone with our truest self. Must is why Van Gogh painted his whole life without ever receiving public recognition (认可). Must is why Reyna Marder Gentin started to write for the first time after 23 years of being a lawyer.
Choosing Must sounds fantastic, right? To choose Must is to say yes to hard work and endless effort, to say yes to a journey without a road map or tour guides.
How can we actually choose Must?
Ask yourself, “What is my Must?” If you don’t know the answer, write down your biggest, most impossible dreams! Don’t worry! It’s just the first step.
Now, think about what’s actually in your way. Is it your parents? Maybe they’re just worried that you haven’t thought it through. Try to make a practical plan for what you want to do. Your parents may find it a good one. Is it money? Well, the best way to make money is to do what you love because it’s very likely that you will pay great attention to it. Choosing Must doesn’t mean we need to give up everything we already have. It’s about changing one small thing at a time.
If you believe that you have something special inside of you, it’s about time you give Must a try—today.
1. What happens if we choose the path of “Should”?| A．We don’t need to take great risks. | B．We have to give up what we have. |
| C．We’ll have a clear picture of ourselves. | D．We have to live our life for ourselves. |
| A．By listing numbers. | B．By asking questions. |
| C．By giving examples. | D．By comparing. |
| A．Smooth and exciting. | B．Hard and challenging. |
| C．Impossible and foolish. | D．Easy and educational. |
| A．We’d better make sure what our Musts are. | B．We’d better make a practical plan. |
| C．We’d better make money for our Musts. | D．We’d better change a lot at a time. |
| A．To take others’ advice. | B．To encourage us to be our truest self. |
| C．To tell us something about his choice. | D．To tell us to do what others want us to do. |
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| Beidaihe is well-known as the “Hawaii of the East”. The quiet environment, clear waters and kinds of water activities make it an ideal tourist destination. The golden sandy beaches offer perfect places for relaxation and sunbathing. Don’t miss enjoying delicious seafood at the local restaurants. |
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| Pigeon Nest Park is named after its special rocks which look like pigeon nests. When you climb up to the mountain peak, you’ll be rewarded with beautiful views of the city and the Bohai Sea. You can watch the sunrise from the sea, and also thousands of birds flying near the park every spring and autumn. |
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| Shanhaiguan Pass is famous as “First Pass Under Heaven”. This ancient fortress (堡垒) stands in the easternmost point of the Great Wall. You can admire the old city walls, watch towers, and pass gates that have guarded the country for centuries. You can also take a walk along the ancient streets not far from it. |
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| Yansaihu Lake, called “Guilin in the North”, is surrounded by green mountains. This man-made lake offers you unforgettable experience. You can enjoy a peaceful boat ride, or simply relax under the shade of the trees. You can also watch the performances of more than two thousand birds, even including black swans and red-crowned cranes. |
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1. What is Beidaihe famous as?
| A．Hawaii of the East. | B．First Pass Under Heaven. |
| C．Guilin in the North. | D．Bird Paradise. |
| A．Shanhaiguan Pass and old city streets. | B．Yansaihu Lake and Pigeon Nest Park. |
| C．Shanhaiguan Pass and Yansaihu Lake. | D．Pigeon Nest Park and old city streets. |
| A．The newspaper. | B．The TV. | C．The Internet. | D．The magazine. |
7 . Over the past ten years, great changes have taken place in the countryside of China. Bacha Village in Heilongjiang Province is one of them. The people there have become rich with the development of the tourism (旅游业).
You Mingfen, a 57-year-old local woman, opened a hotel in her own two-floor house. Her family also has a fishing boat. Her husband can use it to get the fresh fish, which will be offered to the guests from all over China. The fish skin and bones can also be made into hand-made gifts. They are very popular with the tourists.
“The busiest tourism season in Bacha lasts from May to October, which can bring us more than 50, 000 yuan a year,” she said, “In winter, we can stay in a warm room and enjoy the leisure time. It was impossible before. At that time, we almost depended on fishing for a living.”
Since 2016, the tourism industry in Bacha Village has developed rapidly. Last year, more than 60, 000 tourists came here, and the income for each person in the village increased to 25, 600 yuan. Now, the roads are wider, the houses are brighter and the living conditions are more comfortable.
Thanks to the good policies of the government, villagers get more ways to make money. Many young people who work far away come back and work in their own hometown. They can not only care for their families but also build their hometown. People in China have a sense of happiness from the bottom of their hearts.
1. According to the passage, people in Bacha have become rich with the development of the ________.| A．fishing | B．farming | C．tourism | D．education |
| A．税收 | B．支出 | C．价格 | D．收入 |
| A．She has a nice car. | B．She has a three-floor house. |
| C．She has two fishing boats. | D．Her hand-made gifts are popular. |
| A．health | B．society | C．science | D．sports |
| A．many young people go to big cities for work |
| B．the government decides to protect the environment |
| C．villagers can get more ways to make money than before |
| D．many old people have to look after their grandchildren at home |
8 . You have been told to wash your hands many times a day to help stop the spread of SARS—CoV-2. But what about the mobile phone that you’re always using? Scientific studies have shown that the virus can live for two to three days on smooth materials like plastic and stainless steel. Experts suggest cleaning all “high touch” surfaces every day, including phones, keyboards and computers. However, few people know how to do the cleaning.
Here are some things not to do when cleaning the phone.
※Do not spray (喷) cleaners directly on the phone.
※Do not put the phone into any cleaning liquids.
※Do not use tools that use forced air, which are often used to clean computer keyboards
※Do not clean the phone with hard materials. They could make small cuts on it.
So, what is the right way? Below are some suggested ways to clean the phone. With any of these suggestions, be sure not to get the phone wet.
※Start by turning off the phone. Make, sure the phone is not connected to the electricity.
※Use cleaning cloths with 70 percent alcohol instead of the common ones.
※Use paper cloths, or other soft cloths like those you use to clean the eyeglasses. It’s OK to cover the cloths lightly in cleaners. But do remember to clean the phone “gently”.
Cleaning the phone is one of the measures that are helpful to keep away from SARS-CoV-2. You should clean your own phone often and tell others the correct ways to do it.
1. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that:| A．people needn’t wash their hands as required |
| B．all mobile phones are made of stainless steel |
| C．viruses can live on mobile phones much longer |
| D．people pay less attention to viruses on mobile phones |
| A．Hard materials. | B．Tools using forced air. |
| C．Paper cloths with cleaners. | D．Common cleaning cloths. |
| A．Turning off the phone. | B．Using 70 percent alcohol. |
| C．Using soft cloths. | D．Cleaning the phone gently. |
| A．Tools. | B．Materials. | C．Ways. | D．Marks. |
| A．Cleaning Mobile Phones: Do’s & Don’ts | B．Mobile Phone: the Most Dangerous Thing |
| C．The Correct Ways to Protect Mobile Phones | D．The Best Way to Fight Against SARS—CoV-2 |
9 . The last Monday in March is an important day in China. It is a day for safety education. This year, the day falls on March 25. It helps students learn more about safety and make sure they are safe. What are some accidents? How can you keep yourself safe? Take a look!
The main accidents are stampedes (踩踏), floods, earthquakes and fires.
| A stampede always happens in crowded places. When students around you begin to push, stand there and try to hold onto something, or stay in a corner until the crowd leaves. If you fall down in the crowd, cover your head with both hands. Lean (倾斜) to one side, curl (蜷缩) your body and bend your legs. |
| When in the face of a flash flood, what should we do to keep safe? During a flood: Look out for flood warnings. Head to higher ground and stay there. Don’t try to walk or drive through. flooded areas, as they can be deeper than you realize. Leave your car as soon as possible. After a flood: Don’t return home at once. Keep following the latest local news. Remember that viruses (病毒) can spread after a flood. |
| Earthquakes happen all over the world. When you feel everything is moving, quickly get under a desk and hold on, according to China Earthquake Administration (地震局). If you are outdoors, find a place away from buildings, trees, and power lines. |
| When there’s a fire, leave the room quickly. It’s better to put something wet over your mouth and nose. This way, you won’t breathe in smoke. Many people die in a fire, not because of the fire, but smoke. It makes them cough and they can’t breathe. That’s very dangerous! So when you want to get out, you should make yourself lower to the floor. Then you can breathe some fresh air. |
1. In a stampede, if you fall down in a crowd, you might do something in this order (顺序) to protect yourself:________
① curl your body and bend your legs
② cover your head with both hands
③ lean to one side
| A．①--②--③ | B．①--③--② | C．②--③--① | D．③--②--① |
| A．you’d better stay in your car waiting for help |
| B．you must take all your valuable things with you |
| C．go to a higher place to stay away from danger |
| D．try to walk or drive through flooded areas |
| A．quickly get under a desk and hold on | B．begin to push |
| C．put something wet over mouth | D．find a place near buildings and trees |
| A．don’t push when there is a fire |
| B．accidents sometimes happen in schools |
| C．smoke is also very dangerous in a fire |
| D．you should take a look first in fire |
10 . Be pleased to do anything even though it is very small. In fact, there’s no single thing that is not worth doing or you are not able to do. So living a happy life with a light heart is the most important. A good mood (心情) decides your quality of life. Then how can you live a happy life?
Make each day meaningful by helping someone or just making someone smile. The feeling of making you want to help others stay at the bottom of your heart. Happiness depends on the feelings in your heart. Helping others is helping yourself. By helping others, you will be given more. Seeing their satisfied smile will make you feel proud of what you have done.
Face difficulties bravely in your life. Everybody may meet difficulties. No one can avoid them. The difficulties can teach you a lot. They are your treasure. They will help you to be closer to success.
Focus on the good experiences you have had in the past few years. Be grateful for what life has given you. Don’t think too much about the negative (消极的) things. They are similar to bad weather. Bad weather will pass sooner or later, so will the negative things. You may find many dead ends in your life. But you will always find your way out of them. Everything will get better at last.
Never worry about the things you can’t change. Worrying isn’t useful. Worrying can neither change the situation nor solve any problem. Perhaps, not every dream will be realized; not every effort will be completed. Don’t mind, and take it easy. Come on, everybody! Let’s live a happy life with a light heart and enjoy the beautiful sunshine every day.
1. What does happiness depend on?| A．Helping others. | B．The feelings in your heart. |
| C．What others think of you. | D．Difficulties you meet. |
| A．Good moods. | B．Happiness . | C．Experiences. | D．Difficulties. |
| A．Careful. | B．Useful. | C．Hopeful. | D．Thankful. |
| A．Every dream will be realized. | B．A good mood decides your quality of life. |
| C．Every effort will be completed. | D．People can avoid difficulties easily. |
| A．how to live a happy life | B．everybody may meet with difficulties |
| C．there are many dead ends in life | D．worrying isn’t useful |
