1 . I hardly ever watch movies these days because I’m really busy. When I have time to watch movies, I like to watch comedies. I watch movies to relax. I find comedies are enjoyable. Watching movies and listening to music are my favorite ways to relax. How about you? What kind of movies do you like to watch?
—Sally
Comedies are my favorite. How can you dislike a movie that makes you laugh? Any movie to make me laugh is a good movie. I also like action movies. They’re exciting. Most boys in my class like action movies. I don’t like scary movies. They make me uncomfortable.
—Jim
I really like to watch scary movies, cartoons and comedies. I think scary movies are exciting. But my brothers can’t stand them. They think they’re meaningless. My brothers like cartoons and they don’t mind comedies. Every Sunday I go to the theater and watch movies with them. I like to watch movies on a big screen. It’s really different from seeing movies on TV.
—Tina
1. What kind of movies does Sally like?| A．Action movies. | B．Cartoons. | C．Scary movies. | D．Comedies. |
| A．Because he thinks they are meaningless. |
| B．Because he thinks they are boring. |
| C．Because they don’t make him comfortable. |
| D．Because they aren’t very educational. |
| A．meaningless | B．exciting | C．boring | D．relaxing |
| A．friends | B．brothers | C．sister | D．parents |
| A．Sally and Jim like comedies, but Tina doesn’t |
| B．Jim doesn’t like action movies or scary movies |
| C．Sally thinks listening to music can help her to relax |
| D．Tina thinks it’s better to watch movies on TV than in a theater |
2 . We do not know when man first began to use salt, but we do know that it has been used in many different ways in history. Historical evidence shows, for example, people ate salted fish 3,000 years ago. Thousands of years ago in Egypt, salt was used to preserve the dead.
Stealing salt was considered a major crime during some periods of history. In the 18th century, if a person was caught stealing salt, he could be put in prison and his ears could be cut.
In the Roman Empire, one of the most important roads was the one that carried salt. Guards were stationed(就位) along the route(路线) to protect against salt thieves; and they received their pay(报酬) in salt, thus bringing the English word, salary. Any guard who fell asleep while on duty was thought to be “not worth his salt”, and as a result he would get less salt on his next payday. The expression, “not worth his salt”, is still used today in English.
In the modern world, salt has many uses besides eating. It is used in making glass and airplane parts, in the growing of crops, and in the killing of weeds(杂草). It is also used to make water soft, to melt(融化) ice on roads and highways, to make soap and to fix colors in cloth.
Salt can be got in many other ways besides the underground mines. Salt water from the ocean, salt water lakes or small seas can be used to make salt. Yet, no matter where it comes from, salt will continue to play an important role in the lives of people everywhere.
1. In the Roman Empire, many people were employed as guards to ________.| A．protect the city of Rome | B．watch people carrying salt |
| C．stop thieves from stealing salt | D．carry salt from the mines to Rome |
| A．fails to do his work well | B．should not be paid in salt |
| C．doesn’t go to work at all | D．should use less salt |
| A．keep dead bodies | B．punish thieves |
| C．pay guards | D．make industrial products |
| A．故事 | B．资料 | C．证据 | D．事件 |
| A．how salt was found and got | B．salt is important in people’s life |
| C．salt was difficult to get in the past | D． what salt brings to the English language |
3 . As middle school students, being safe(安全) is important. How can we keep safe in a new place? Some rules can help you.
Before you go out, remember the three “W”s: Always tell your parents WHERE you are going, WHO you are going with and WHEN you will get back home.
Make sure you know where your home is and what your parent’s telephone number is.
Say “No” loudly if someone wants to make you feel unhappy.
Shout loudly and run away if someone wants to make you go with him/ her or wants to make you do the things you don’t like.
Some strangers look very friendly, but never talk to them and never take gifts from them. You mustn’t do like that.
If you get lost in a new place, be careful of whom you ask for help. Ask a policeman or someone with a child for help.
You may think it’s not easy to keep safe. But if you follow these rules, you’ll be safe.
1. Who is the passage for?| A．Parents | B．Students | C．Old people | D．Teachers |
| A．Four | B．Five | C．Six | D．Seven |
| A．HOW to go, WHAT to do and WHEN to get back home |
| B．WHAT to do, WHERE to go and HOW to get back home |
| C．WHY to go, WHO to go with and HOW to get back home |
| D．WHERE to go, WHO to go with and WHEN to get back home |
| A．If someone wants us to go with him, never say “No”. |
| B．We can take gifts from some friendly strangers. |
| C．We can ask a policeman or someone with a child for help. |
| D．It’s still difficult for us to keep safe if we follow the rules. |
| A．how we can keep safe in a new place |
| B．how to talk to others in a new place |
| C．what we can do in a new place |
| D．who to ask for help in a new place |
4 . The most popular TV show this year might be Produce Camp 2021. On this show, 90 boys compete with each other. Besides singing and dancing, the boys also need to obey some rules.
Wear uniforms
On this show, all the boys have to wear uniforms. They must change their own clothes to uniforms.
No mobile phones
The boys can’t bring their phones at work. Of course, they can get their phones when they need to call their family members. They could talk with them about happy things or important things about the show.
Take a test
The boys have to learn to sing a song and dance to music in just 24 hours. If they perform well, they will get reward(奖励). The reward would be something wonderful such as being a student of famous singers, joining in a music concert or a good sleep! But if they don’t perform well, they have to practice again and perform again.
Most of us hate some rules in our life. However most of the rules help us study better or work better. Many successful people also obey rules in life. So, if you want to become a better man, you should learn to obey rules, especially correct rules.
1. The boys can get their phones when ________.| A．they want to play games | B．they feel boring |
| C．they have happy things to tell their parents | D．they need to call their family members |
| A．read | B．learn | C．follow | D．write |
| A．get their phones | B．be a student of famous singers |
| C．join in music concert | D．have a good sleep |
| A．School rules help you to be successful. |
| B．The boys are in Produce Camp 2021. |
| C．We should learn to obey rules if we want to be a better man. |
| D．Successful people don’t have rules in their life. |
5 . Do you think it’s necessary for teenagers to do chores at home? In fact, as a member of a family, everyone should share the chores. Let’s listen to what these teenagers are saying.
I love to do chores because it can help me get on with my parents. It’s a great way to show my love to them. And I like to do the dishes most. Eric, 13, Canada |
I can’t stand doing chores because it’s dirty. And I’m always busy with my studies. So how can I get a little time for doing chores? Jane, 12, the U.S. |
I like to do chores because it can help me keep healthy. And I can learn some life skills from doing them. So when you are free and feel bored, why not try to do some chores? Rita, 14, Australia |
I never mind doing chores. I like sweeping the floor. It’s easy and doesn’t take much time. I always feel happy and comfortable when seeing a clean house. Tony, 14, the UK |
1. Who hates to do chores?
| A．Tony | B．Jane | C．Eric | D．Rita |
| A．Because it can help her make more money. | B．Because it can help her make more friends. |
| C．Because it can help her keep healthy. | D．Because it can show her love to her parents. |
| A．Not all teenagers like to do chores at home. |
| B．Most parents expect their children to help them with chores. |
| C．Teenagers can learn everything from doing chores. |
| D．Doing chores can only make children feel tired or uncomfortable. |
6 . Can kids do housework? Different people have different ideas. Some people think doing housework makes kids learn useful skills, others think kids are busy doing homework and they must have a good rest. I think doing housework is good for kids.
Whether they’re making their beds, sweeping (扫) the floor, or helping out around the house, doing some housework gives them a feeling of accomplishment (成就). Doing housework also helps kids feel they’re part of the family. Scientists say children doing housework are more independent (独立的) when they grow up.
For preschool (入学前的) children, they can begin to learn how to pick up their things and put away their dishes after a meal. When children begin to go to school, they have to go on with housework. For example, they have to put away their shoes and bags when they get home from school.
1. The writer thinks doing housework is ________ for children.| A．bad | B．good | C．funny | D．happy |
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．learn useful skills | B．make their beds |
| C．put away their shoes | D．pick up their things |
| A．why children must do housework |
| B．what the writer thinks about doing housework |
| C．what housework children can do |
| D．what housework children like to do |
| A．middle school students | B．basketball players' fans |
| C．computer game lovers | D．parents |
7 . Do you know it’s a rally wonderful experience to travel by train in China? The following train rides can make you never forget the train rides in China, because they are special.
Beijing—Lhasa
It is famous as the highest railway in the world. It is called Sky Road It climbs to 5,000 meters above the sea level. And it usually takes you 40 hours and 45 minutes to finish the whole ride.
Urumqi—Kashgar
You can learn much about history on the ride. You can enjoy the snowy Tianshan Mountains and the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, too. Depending on different train speeds (速度), the ride takes you about 18 to 25 hours.
Beijing Shanghai high-speed railway
The high-speed railway ties (连接) two big cities in China, Beijing and Shanghai. The trains on the line can run 350km an hour. It is 1,318 kilometers long and it takes about 4 hours and 40 minutes to finish the ride.
1. What does the writer think about traveling by train in China?| A．Easy. | B．Difficult. | C．Boring. | D．Wonderful. |
| A．it goes through beautiful views |
| B．it ties two big cities in China |
| C．it is the highest railway in the world |
| D．trains on it can run 350km per hour |
| A．The Urumqi—Kashgar line is 1,318 kilometers long. |
| B．You can see the Flaming Mountains on the train ride of Urumqi—Kashgar. |
| C．The Beijing Shanghai high-speed railway is called Sky Road |
| D．You can finish the Beijing—Lhasa line in 28 hours. |
8 . Go, commonly known in China as weiqi. is a board game for two players.To win, one player must use black or white playing pieces, named stones, to surround （包围） more areas.
The game was invented in China more than 2，500 years ago.It's one of the four Chinese traditional fine arts, along with playing guqin, writing and painting, so it owns a wide fan base in China.Now it is also popular in other parts of the world.
In Germany.the Berlin Go Association （协会） has worked together with the China Cultural Center to host The China Cup, which sees about 50 to 100 players each year.As the cooperation（合作） between China and Germany deepens, many Go training courses are offered.and sometimes professional players from China are invited to give talks to German Go lovers.
Andreas Urban, the chairman（主席） of Berlin Go Association, discovered a book on Go accidentally. "I tried to understand the rules, but I couldn't." said Urban.Schreiber, the vice chairman, was introduced to the game 16 years ago by a classmate. "The first time I played Go.I even couldn't understand the rules, " he said.But both of them found the game more and more interesting after practice. "I advise children to learn Go.They can learn that there is always someone stronger and it's OK to lose.They can also learn how to improve from their mistakes and say tomorrow will be better than today," said Schreiber.
To the experienced players, Go can be very addictive（使人入迷的）, as it is not just for fun, but also has a deeper cultural ground.When two players meet on the Go board, they follow the same rules, but may carry completely different methods.One of the best ways to improve is to play against someone who's stronger, as well as from different cultural backgrounds.This kind of cross﹣cultural communication helps the development of Go.
1. What does Paragraph One mainly tell us?| A．The basic rules of playing Go. |
| B．The materials from which Go is made. |
| C．The useful skills of playing Go. |
| D．The number of players a Go team has. |
| A．Once a year. |
| B．Twice a year. |
| C．Three times a year. |
| D．Four times a year. |
| A．it's easy for children to play it well |
| B．few children can face failure bravely |
| C．children can learn a lot from playing it |
| D．it's the best way to win for their country |
| A．They found it difficult to learn Go. |
| B．They learned Go by accident at first. |
| C．They learned Go from their classmates. |
| D．They didn't know Go rules well at first. |
| A．Go is one of the four traditional fine arts in Germany. |
| B．Players can't carry the same method when playing Go. |
| C．Cross﹣cultural communication plays a part in Go development. |
| D．Playing with stronger players is the best way to improve yourself. |
9 . Are you home alone after school until your parents get home? Many kids often spend some time alone after school. Many schools now have after-school activities, but some don’t.
You and your mom or dad think you can look after yourself after school. Every weekday, you come home, let yourself in, and then what? This is why you need to make some rules-before you’re home alone.
Some families put up a list of rules where everyone can see them. But whatever way you use, there are a lot of questions to talk about, like: Should you call mom or dad as soon as you get home? Can you watch TV, movies and videos, or play computer games? If so, which ones and for how long? Do you need to do homework first? Can friends come over? Can you go outside? Should your parents call home just before leaving work every day?
You and your parents may find it helpful to make a schedule. It may look like this:
3:30-3:40 Call mom or dad.
3:40-4:00 Change clothes and have a snack.
4:00-4:45 Do homework.
4:45-5:30 Free time!
5:30 Set the table for dinner.
5:45 Mom or dad is home.
1. Many kids often spend some time alone ________.| A．after class | B．after school | C．on Sundays | D．on weekends |
| A．3 | B．4 | C．6 | D．7 |
| A．From 3:30 to 3:40 | B．From 3:40 to 4:00 | C．From 4:00 to 4:45 | D．From 4:45 to 5:30 |
| A．Calls mom or dad | B．Changes clothes |
| C．Plays soccer | D．Sets the table for dinner |
| A．Make some rules | B．After-school activities | C．Free time | D．School life |
How do you go to school every day? By bike or on foot? Maybe you can try a new way-taking a S’Cool Bus.
The S’Cool Bus is also called the bike bus. It was invented in the bike kingdom—the Netherlands. It is all about green lifestyle, sport and sharing. It’s interesting for kids to ride the bus together to go to school.
Also, it is very safe. The bike bus has a driver and eleven seats for kids. Each one has a helmet(头盔) and safety belt(安全带). There is also a roof on the bus. It can be used on hot days or rainy days to make kids feel comfortable.
Riding the bike bus is one of the greatest ways for children to get to school. Peter, a 10-year-old pupil, becomes a big fan of the bike bus. “Now the S’Cool Bus is my favorite way of transport. I can ride it together with other kids to keep healthy. It’s full of fun.”For most parents, it can help them save a lot of time because they only have to pick up their children after school.
The S’Cool Bus is becoming more and more popular in some countries like Germany and France. Its creator Thomas Tolkamp says, “I hope I can sell the bike bus to more countries in the future. As green lifestyle becomes popular, ideas like this get popular, too. I think it will work well in other countries.” The use of S’Cool Bus shows us that we can save the Earth in many ways as long as we want to have a try.
1. According to the passage, the S’Cool Bus _________.
| A．can carry twelve kids | B．offers kids helmets and umbrellas |
| C．has no windows or roof | D．is ridden by the driver and kids together |
| A．It saves time and money. | B．It makes him safe and relaxed. |
| C．It is green and comfortable. | D．It is interesting and good for health. |
| A．more people like to live green lives |
| B．many people hope to try out new ideas |
| C．it can help kids form the habit of exercising |
| D．it makes people realize the importance of being green |
| A．A biking trip to school | B．A cool way to school |
| C．A school bus or a bike? | D．The best way to transport |
