Peppa is a little pig. Peppa has a big family. Here are three photos of hers.
In the first photo, you can see Peppa and her father, mother and brother George. Who are in the next photo? Peppa’s family and her uncle’s family. The little pigs with her uncle and aunt are Peppa’s cousins Chloe and Alexander. What about the last photo? Peppa’s grandparents are on the left ←and her parents are on the right→In the front are Peppa, George and their friends.
Now, let’ s know about Peppa’s family.
Peppa is always in red. She has many friends. She likes playing in the muddy puddles (泥坑). George is in a blue shirt. His favorite toy (玩具) is a dinosaur (恐龙). He likes playing with his sister. Daddy Pig is in a green T-shirt. He loves to sit on the sofa and watch TV. He doesn’t like doing sports. Mommy Pig is in an orange dress (连衣裙). She is very nice. Grandpa Pig is in purple and Granny Pig is in pink. Peppa loves going to her grandparents’ home because Granny Pig can make nice cakes for her! Peppa has a big happy family!
1. Who are in the second photo? ________| A．Peppa’s friends. | B．Peppa’s cousins. |
| C．Peppa’s sisters. | D．Peppa’s grandpa. |
| A．在前面 | B．在后面 | C．在中间 | D．在右边 |
| A．Red. | B．Blue. | C．Green. | D．Orange. |
| A．Doing sports. | B．Playing in puddles. |
| C．Watching TV. | D．Eating cakes. |
| A．Peppa’s photos. | B．Peppa’s clothes. |
| C．Peppa’s sports. | D．Peppa’s family. |
2 . Holidays are very popular with students. They expect to relax and do something they like. However, what do holidays really mean to them? Usually, teachers will give them some homework and parents will ask them to read books, but also because they don’t plan their time well. Instead of relaxing and enjoying their break, they often stay up late to finish their homework. And they find it the most painful experience.
The following charts show some of their findings. Chart I shows different bedtimes of students during holidays. Many junior high school students go to bed late during holidays. They may forget that enough sleep is important for their health and better performance in learning. Chart II shows that more than 80% of the students read during their holidays, and 60% take extra lessons. Reading and learning remain an important part of holiday life, while doing housework and sports are not.
During holidays, teachers should give homework which students are able to do and interested in. On one hand, teachers need to make sure students practise the key skills and knowledge when they are out of school. While on the other hand
Parents should help their children make good plans for their holidays. Give reasonable advice and encourage them to read widely and take part in different activities. Finding a balance between having fun and improving themselves is the key to enjoying a good holiday.
1. According to the survey, why do many students get busier during their holidays?| A．Because they can not sleep well at night and feel tired during the day. |
| B．Because they have much homework and fail to plan well. |
| C．Because parents and teachers do not help them. |
| D．Because they do not enjoy their study at all. |
| A．Most students go to bed before 9:30 pm during holidays. |
| B．Most students stay up late after 12:00 pm during holidays. |
| C．Less than 50% of the students play sports regularly on holidays. |
| D．Less than 50% of the students choose to read and have lessons on holidays. |
| A．Fighting to finish homework. | B．Taking a lot of lessons. |
| C．Reading extra books. | D．Working hard to improve. |
| A．To ask parents and teachers to help students plan a better holiday. |
| B．To show the activities that students prefer to do during their holidays. |
| C．To explain the reasons why students have trouble finishing their homework. |
| D．To encourage students to keep a better sleeping habit during their holidays. |
If you have to describe (描述) yourself to someone else, what will you say? It can be difficult to see yourself from the outside, but knowing who you are, or being self-aware, can help you understand feelings and make friendships closer.
Self-awareness means having a good understanding of our own character. If you’re self-aware, you may know that you love playing an instrument because you do well in it, and music makes you happy, or that you like watching TV better on your own because it helps you relax.
Knowing what you like and dislike, what you are good or bad at allows you to make better decisions about friendships, schoolwork and build confidence. The WHO (World Health Organization) says self-awareness is one of ten important life skills that help young people live healthier and happier lives. Being self-aware doesn’t mean only thinking of yourself. By understanding your own feelings, you will better understand other people too.
How do you learn to be self-aware? It is a good way to ask questions. Ask yourself questions that start with “What” instead of “Why”. For example, if you don’t understand why you keep arguing with a friend, ask yourself what you disagree on instead of why you’re arguing.
Learning to be more self-aware is a skill. You learn it as you grow. So be bold and try out new things, like playing a new sport or listening to different kinds of music. Don’t be afraid to dislike something—discovering what you don’t like is a key part of learning more about yourself.
1. Which of the following statements shows you are self-aware?| A．Knowing your personality well. |
| B．Knowing you prefer watching TV. |
| C．Knowing how to play an instrument. |
| D．Knowing how to make friendships closer. |
| A．It helps to make better decisions. |
| B．It helps the young build confidence. |
| C．It stops you only thinking of yourself. |
| D．It helps improve young people’s lives. |
| A．The way of being self-aware. | B．The reason of being self-aware. |
| C．The result of being self-aware. | D．The problem of being self-aware. |
| A．In an advertisement. | B．In a health magazine |
| C．In a history book. | D．In a news report. |
4 . Leaves are falling. The wind gets cold. November 7 is lidong. It is the beginning of winter. Lidong is one of the 24 solar terms (节气). Chinese people usually have a big meal on that day. Eating well can help people keep warm on cold days. In the north, people usually eat dumplings. In the south, people eat chicken, duck and fish. In the old days, lidong was also a time for people to store (存储) vegetables. At that time, there were not many fresh vegetables to eat during winter, especially (尤其) in the north. There were also no supermarkets like today. People had no place to buy fresh vegetables in winter. So, around lidong people put lots of cabbages in a cellar (地窖). They also made fresh tomatoes into tomato sauce (酱). It was good for eating noodles in winter.
1. What does “lidong” mean?| A．There are no leaves on the trees. | B．We should eat a lot of food. |
| C．Winter begins from this day. | D．The new year is not far away. |
| A．Dumplings. | B．Fish. | C．Noodles. | D．Chicken. |
| A．they didn’t want to go shopping in winter | B．there were not many fresh vegetables to buy |
| C．they didn’t know how to store meat | D．they didn’t like to eat fresh vegetables |
| A．chicken | B．cabbages | C．potatoes | D．tomato sauce |
| A．How Chinese people store vegetables for winter. |
| B．Winter is time for having big meals. |
| C．What Chinese people usually do when lidong comes. |
| D．The twenty-four solar terms in China. |
5 . The world uses about a thousand million (百万) tons of water a day. Water is a human right and everyone should have their share. Yet more than 700 million people around the world have trouble getting clean, safe water.
Treating wastewater is a good way to provide fresh water for us. And it also helps the environment by keeping waste out of rivers and oceans. 80% of wastewater around the world is not treated at all, and it is running into oceans. But now we have got the technology to treat and reuse the wastewater.
While 75% of our planet is covered with water, only about 2% is fresh water—that comes from rivers, lakes, ice and snow. The rest, 98% of the water, is in seas and oceans. It is too salty to drink. Then desalination businesses come in. More than 19,000 factories have been built around the world, mostly in coastal countries. They process (加工) more than 92 million tons of water every day. But the technology they use requires a lot of energy.
Scientists are working to create a less costly technology. They want to produce 20 times more clean water and make sure everyone has enough. But for now, the world still faces each day with not having enough water for everyone.
1. How many people have trouble in getting clean water around the world?| A．Under 10 million. |
| B．Only 19 million. |
| C．About 92 million. |
| D．Over 700 million. |
| A．storing waste in ice and snow | B．letting waste run into oceans |
| C．keeping waste out of rivers and oceans | D．sending waste to coastal countries |
| A．needs much energy | B．saves much money |
| C．satisfies everyone | D．causes pollution |
| A．Water should be a human right. | B．The water problem is still serious. |
| C．Our planet is covered with water. | D．Everyone has enough clean water. |
6 . My name is Abby Morgan. I was born in Chicago, the United States. What was the city like many years ago? My father told me something about it.
When my father was a boy, Chicago had the second largest population in the US, after New York City. So people gave Chicago the nickname “Second City”. Today, the population of Chicago is getting smaller. However, people still call Chicago “Second City”.
Chicago wasn’t as wonderful as it is now. For example, there wasn’t Millennium Park before. Today, the park is one of Chicago’s greatest tourist attractions. Our city’s tallest building, the Willis Tower, was the tallest building in the world once. Today it isn’t the tallest building anymore.
However, the weather is still the same. In winter, Chicago will get very cold and windy because it’s next to a big lake called Lake Michigan. As a matter of fact, Chicago has another nickname—“Windy City”. But in summer, when it’s really hot, the wind from the lake helps keep the air cooler!
1. Where is Abby from?| A．Los Angeles. | B．Chicago. | C．New York City. | D．Boston. |
| A．it was the second richest city in the US |
| B．it had the second tallest building in the US |
| C．it had the second largest population in the US |
| D．it was the second greatest tourist attraction in the US |
| A．The Willis Tower. | B．Chicago Riverwalk. |
| C．The University of Chicago. | D．Millennium Park. |
| A．Chicago is next to Lake Michigan. |
| B．The Willis Tower is in New York City. |
| C．Winter in Chicago is warm most of the time. |
| D．Los Angeles has the largest population in the US. |
7 . Are you under stress? Everyone may feel stressed sometimes. You feel stressed when you have lots of work to do but don’t have enough time to do it. You can also feel stressed when you have problems. Sometimes, a little stress might be good. But usually, too much stress is not good for you.
Too much stress can cause health problems. Stress can make it hard to sleep well and you may feel tired. Things may easily go wrong when you are under stress. If you have a health problem, stress can make it worse.
There are some measures you can use to deal with stress correctly.
First, you can talk to your parents or a friend about your feelings. Talking about stress may help you understand it. Second, keeping a diary can take away the problem that is making you feel stressed. Third, exercise is also a good way to help with stress. Different exercises, like playing sports or walking, can help you relax. Finally, be sure that you’re taking care of yourself. Getting enough sleep and eating the right kinds of food are all important.
If you feel that you have too much stress, try the ways above. They may help you.
1. When do you feel stressed?| A．When you feel happy. | B．When you get good grades. |
| C．When you have problems. | D．When you don’t sleep well. |
| A．methods | B．traditions | C．results | D．accidents |
| A．Your teachers. | B．Your parents. | C．Your partners. | D．Your classmates. |
| A．Keeping a diary. | B．Writing a letter. | C．Sending an e-mail. | D．Searching the Internet. |
| A．Playing sports. | B．Getting enough sleep. |
| C．Eating the right kinds of food. | D．Wearing a lot of beautiful clothes. |
8 . Some top students are giving some suggestions that can help you do well on the exam.
When taking tests, relax and believe yourself. Worrying can make you fail the test. If you study hard and get ready for it well enough, then you are sure to get a high grade. Bill, Canada |
If you remember the most important advice, it is very simple to get good grades. Do what your teacher says, listen carefully in class, practice more and act cool. Lily, America |
Write good notes. Colored pens can be used if you take notes, use them only for sections of your notes that you feel will be on a test or that are important. It makes them stand out. Go over your notes before you take the exams. Betty, Britain |
In order to get good grades, try to do your homework immediately after school. Time management is important. If you’re told to do the homework, just do it as soon as possible. Before you start, you’d better make clear what to do and how to do it. Tom, Australia |
1. Lily is from ________.
| A．America | B．Australia | C．Britain | D．Canada |
| A．Betty. | B．Bill. | C．Lily. | D．Tom. |
| A．how to start learning | B．how to get good grades in the exam |
| C．what to do when taking tests | D．what to take when going to school |
9 . School days mean getting up early every morning, homework, studying and exams. Maybe the following tips can make you feel happier on school days.
Go outside for a few minutes
Spending time outside makes you feel happier. Even if it’s just for 5 minutes between classes, try to go outside to get some fresh air whenever you can. Go for a short walk or review your notes outside during the lunchtime or on a break.
Write down your thoughts
It doesn’t matter what you write in your diarie —just write down everything you’re thinking and feeling to get it all out. Then reading what you wrote down may make you feel better. It also helps you find a way to face your problem.
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Remember that there are always going to be little things that go wrong and hurdles (障碍) to jump over in school, but they will not always be there. If you’re having a bad day, just do your best to get through it!
See a school counselor (顾问) if you feel really unhappy
Stop by their offices and talk with them if you can’t keep up with schoolwork or if you feel lonely at school. Be honest about your feelings with the counselor and ask for some advice to make your time at school better.
1. This passage is most possibly written for ________.| A．teachers | B．teenagers | C．parents | D．counselors |
| A．Do your best at school | B．Forget all about the bad days |
| C．Remember those little things | D．Accept that there will be bad days |
| A．get help from counselors | B．write down your thoughts |
| C．spend school days happily | D．get ready for school days |
10 . The first “forest library” in Shanghai opened to the public in February, 2023. It gives readers a good time to relax and read in a natural environment.
Known as Read &. Joy Forest, the “forest library” lies in a green area near Shanghai Library East. Covering an area of 20, 546 square meters, it allows visitors to take a walk in the quiet and green forest.
In order not to make much trouble to the forest, the library is in the open air and has simple things like chairs and an information desk.
“I learnt about the ‘forest library’ from my friends, so I came here,” said Wang Tao, a 21-year-old college student. “The green outdoor environment is good for my eyes. I’ll come back for sure.”
Having a library in the woods is an extension (延伸) of reading indoors, according to Xu Qiang, head of Shanghai Library. Xu added, “It offers different reading experiences to readers. They enjoy these experiences a lot.”
Most of the visitors to the “forest library” are young people and parents with their children, who either lose themselves in reading or take a walk in the forest. “I am really fond of the fresh air and the trees here. I’ve spent the whole morning indoors, and want to get some fresh air. The library makes it possible to enjoy reading in a natural environment. I feel very relaxed here.” said one reader Zhang Ming sitting on a chair.
1. What can we know about Read &. Joy Forest?| A．It’s far from Shanghai Library East. | B．It may bring much trouble to the forest. |
| C．It's over 20, 000 square meters in area. | D．It opened in February in Shanghai this year. |
| A．It is not far way from his home. | B．Its environment is good for his health. |
| C．He can read all kinds of books there. | D．He likes taking a walk in the quiet forest. |
| A．The “forest library” is in the center of Shanghai. |
| B．Only young people show great interest in the library. |
| C．Wang Tao went to the “forest library” with his friends. |
| D．Zhang Ming likes the natural environment of the library. |
