1 . 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. |
2 . 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 |
3 . 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. |
4 . 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. |
5 . 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. |
6 . 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 |
7 . Happy Rain on a Spring Night
DuFu
Good rain knows its time right;
It will fall when comes spring.
With wind it steals in night;
Mute, it moistens (使湿润) each thing.
O’er wild lanes (小路) dark cloud spreads;
In boat a lantern looms.
Dawn sees saturated reds;
The town’s heavy with blooms.
Translated By Xu Yuanchong
This famous poem, with four couplets (对句), was written by Du Fu (712-770, Tang Dynasty) when he was living and farming in Chengdu. This farming experience taught him to be thankful to nature.
The very first word, “good”, shows the poet’s joy and love for the spring rain. The rain is good because it “knows” the proper time to come. Here the poet uses personification (拟人), as if the rain was smart enough to come in time for the farmers’ busy season.
When the rain comes, it appears during the night without making any noise. Unlike the summer storms, the spring rain finishes its task without being known.
In the third couplet, the poet describes peaceful scene to us. In the night sky, the clouds look dark and heavy. It’s a sign that there will be enough rain during the night. The light from the riverboat makes the dark scene a bit bright.
Lastly, the poet starts to imagine. Tomorrow morning, he thinks, the city of Chengdu will become beautiful when all of the flowers bloom (盛开) after the rain.
1. What’s the Chinese title of the poem Happy Rain on a Spring Night?| A．《春望》 | B．《春夜喜雨》 | C．《夜雨寄北》 | D．《旅夜书怀》 |
| A．Because it comes quietly without any noise. |
| B．Because it’s just right for this busy farming season. |
| C．Because it appears during the night. |
| D．Because it has enough energy to make the whole city dark. |
| A．Busy. | B．Dark. | C．Quiet. | D．Heavy. |
| A．With wind it steals in night. |
| B．In boat a lantern looms. |
| C．The town’s heavy with blooms (blooming flowers). |
| D．O’er wild lanes dark cloud spreads. |
| A．Did the writer show his thanks to nature? |
| B．Did the writer love and enjoy farming? |
| C．Did the writer expect the flowers to bloom? |
| D．Did the writer miss his hometown? |
8 . 5G networks have been considered as one big thing for this century. They allow people to get faster services. Downloading information takes only seconds, instead of minutes.
But no true 5G phones are able to be used now. It won’t work with 5G until such services are built.
Users will need an adapter to bring in 5G signals. There’s completely no need for users to worry about the safety of 5G signals.
Where will we probably see 5G first? The answer is in our living rooms. The speeds, about 20 times faster than the standard home Internet connection, are very likely to do wonders in our living rooms. Many users are tired of spending $100 or more monthly in booking cable (有线的) TV. They no more choose cable TV and begin to use streaming (在线播放) services connected to their broadband (宽带) service instead.
Besides faster access, connectivity might get a little cheaper in future for users only if a complete 5G network is set up. However, the cost of programs and apps will go up. Meanwhile, users are in great need of ordering more monthly services. Comparatively speaking, users are likely to pay more for 5G services. So far now, it’s mainly used at home.
1. People can feel 5G’s advantage directly by its ________.| A．surprising speed | B．comparatively low cost |
| C．powerful function | D．convenient Internet connection |
| A．Because services are limited. |
| B．Because special equipment isn’t built yet. |
| C．Because 5G signals are not strong enough. |
| D．Because the safety of 5G signals is not for sure. |
| A．A story book | B．A science fiction |
| C．A popular science book | D．A research report |
9 . Some people don’t like storms, but I think they are very 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 hard. 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 (闪电) before we hear the thunder. If the clouds are one kilometer away, you can count to three, between the lightning and the thunder.
Lightning is very beautiful but it can also be dangerous. Lightning is electricity (电流) “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 or tall building. You’d better stay in a car.
1. The streets are like swimming pools because ________.| A．the cloud is large and dark | B．the sky gets dark |
| C．it rains hard | D．it’s a hot summer day |
| A．three | B．six | C．nine | D．twelve |
| A．Climb up a tree. | B．Stand under a tree. |
| C．Stand under tall things. | D．Stay in a car. |
10 . Sometimes you might feel it impossible to get on with your parents. But in fact, it isn’t as difficult as you think. Follow these ways, and then you’ll improve your relationship with them.
Spend more time with your parents. Your parents won’t always be around, so try to spend more time with them. This doesn’t mean just sitting in front of the TV together. Instead, you should do more activities with your parents together. By doing them, all of you will feel happy and relaxed.
Talk with your parents more often. In order to understand them better, you should talk with them more often. Try to learn more about their own childhood. In this way, you will understand them better.
Always listen to your parents. This may seem simple, but it’s often hard er than you think. Look at your parents when they are talking. Don’t interrupt them, and then speak clearly when replying to them.
Share your feelings with your parents. Sometimes your parents also want to learn more about you. Just do your best to open your heart to them. When possible, talk to them about something at school or what you really want to be in the future.
Make your parents feel proud (自豪的). There are always some ways to make your parents feel good about you. By work hard, you can do well at school or win prizes in games. They will think how lucky they are to have you and be more willing to talk about you in front of others.
1. Who is the passage written for?| A．Parents. | B．Children. | C．Old people. | D．Teachers. |
| A．By watching TV with them all the time. | B．By helping them to do chores. |
| C．By making up stories about them. | D．By spending more time with them. |
| A．注视 | B．关心 | C．打断 | D．失去 |
| A．Here are five different ways to help you get on with your parents. |
| B．It’s important to learn to share your feelings with your parents. |
| C．Your good grades or prizes usually make your parents feel proud. |
| D．To improve the relationship with your parents, you should do everything for them. |
| A．When to talk to your parents. |
| B．How to get on with your parents. |
| C．Why should we study hard at school. |
| D．How to make your parents feel proud. |
