1 . Today all the people need to have fun when they are free. We can’t work all the time if we are going to keep healthy.
Everyone has his own way of relaxing. For most people, the most popular way is to play sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and football. There are also individual (个人的) sports, such as swimming and running.
Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. So many people like some indoor activities, such as watching TV, singing and dancing.
It doesn’t matter if we like indoor activities or take part in outdoor sports. It is important for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.
1. Which is the most popular way of relaxing for most people?| A．Sleeping. | B．Watching TV. |
| C．Playing sports. | D．Singing and dancing. |
| A．Because they don’t know how to enjoy life. |
| B．Because they don’t know how to do sports at all. |
| C．Because they like sports but they don’t like to do sports. |
| D．Because they like watching TV or listening to the radio. |
| A．To relax and have fun. | B．To take part in outdoor sports. |
| C．To take part in indoor activities. | D．To work all the time. |
2 . Many cities around the world have closed some streets to cars to create more outdoor spaces for people to enjoy. Paris in France plans to ban (禁止) private cars from the heart of the city by 2024. The ban is going to take more than 100,000 cars off the roads each day.
Car-free streets have become a place for people to play, shop and listen to live music. Many people want more car-free streets, but others get worried. What do you think? Should cities have car free streets?
Yes—more outdoor spaces are always better
Opening up car-free streets can create more outdoor spaces for people to get outside and enjoy life. Shops and restaurants on car-free streets benefit (得益) from foot traffic. And slow streets encourage new businesses, such as food trucks and outdoor vendors (小贩), to develop in the area. Also, cars cause air and noise pollution. Closing streets to cars encourages people to take buses or ride bikes instead. It’s safer and better for everyone.
No—car-free streets cause other problems
Car-free streets cause traffic problems on nearby roadways. That makes it harder for people to go about their daily lives. Also, businesses on open streets can get into trouble because foot traffic doesn’t always mean more sales. They could lose customers who want to drive to shops. And even when streets are car-free, there are usually still other vehicles like scooters and bikes. People, especially kids, may not be looking out for these vehicles. That could put them at risk.
1. How does the writer develop Paragraph 1?| A．By telling a story. | B．By making a joke. |
| C．By asking a question. | D．By giving an example. |
| A．They are good for nearby roadways. |
| B．They can create less air and noise pollution. |
| C．They can help people enjoy staying outside. |
| D．They are good for new businesses to develop. |
| A．Because kids may get outside alone. |
| B．Because kids may have to ride on their own. |
| C．Because kids may get hurt by other vehicles. |
| D．Because the food in food trucks on the streets may be unhealthy. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Are car-free streets safe for people? | B．Do car-free streets cause problems? |
| C．Should cities have car-free streets? | D．Can car-free streets encourage new businesses? |
3 . Some Advice on Travel
★Forget fashion (时尚)! Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys.★It may be boring to travel on trains and buses, so take a good book to read.
★If you’re going somewhere cold, remember to put on your warm clothes!
★If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to bring your sun-block (防晒霜) and sunglasses.
★Always take a camera with you to capture those special moments.
★Most places have lower prices for students, so if you are a student, take your student card with you.
★Bus tours often stop at expensive shops along the way, save your money by buying presents at local shops.
★If you travel abroad, remember to take your passport. Whatever you do, don’t lose it!
1. What should you take with if you go to Hainan Island for a trip in summer?
| A．Warm clothes and sports shoes. | B．Sunglasses and sun-block. |
| C．Fashionable clothes and a big bag. | D．The passport. |
| A．拍摄 | B．感受 | C．回忆 | D．控制 |
| A．Taking a camera. | B．Taking comfortable clothes. |
| C．Taking a good book. | D．Taking fruits and drinks. |
4 . Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express (表达) yourself well if you are angry. Go some places to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊重) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values (价值观). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!
1. According to the passage, who have a communication problem?| A．Parents and other people. | B．Only school kids and their parents. |
| C．Teachers and their students. | D．Parents and children of all ages. |
| A．to make yourself happy | B．to get yourself quiet and relaxed |
| C．to have a good rest | D．to hide yourself quickly |
| A．We should write a letter. | B．we should express ourselves well. |
| C．we should show our respect and love. | D．we should tell them our values. |
| A．How to Bridge the Generation Gap | B．How to Deal with Family Problems |
| C．How to Be Good Parents | D．How to Be a Good Child |
5 . 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 |
6 . 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? |
7 . 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. |
8 . 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 |
9 . 
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. |
