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 . 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 |
3 . Have you ever thought about what’s more important looking fashionable (时尚的) or feeling comfortable? You might have noticed many people choosing style over comfort and some even go to extremes (极端) to follow fashion. But we should remember: it’s more important to be healthy.
Some people believe that they need to be a cert in size to look good. So, they start extreme diets (日常饮食). They might note at meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live?
Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heel make them look taller. But these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and it can increase risks of falls, Some even wear tight (紧的) clothes that make it hard to breathe. Should we put fashion over health?
Besides, some boys and girls spend much time and money changing their hair color. The material they use is usually harmful to their heath. To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn their hair. But using these tools too often can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money?
So, let’s rethink what’s really important. Is it fashion or our well-being? Clothes or hairstyles don’t tell us anything about a person’s character. Instead of spending much time choosing clothes, we could use that time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets, let seat properly and exercise regularly. Remember, your worth is not decided by your appearance (外表), but by who you are as a person.
1. Why do some people go on extreme diets?| A．To save time. | B．To look good. | C．To save money. | D．To be healthy. |
| A．The result of wearing tight clothes. |
| B．The importance of changing hairstyles. |
| C．The risk of wearing shoes with high heels. |
| D．The harm of changing hair colors and shapes. |
| A．Health. | B．Growth | C．Warmth. | D．Wealth. |
| A．To ask for help from readers. | B．To tell how to spend time and money. |
| C．To describe the latest fashion. | D．To lead readers to think about the topic. |
| A．Follow Hair Fashion | B．Choose Clothes with Friends |
| C．Keep Healthy Lifestyles | D．Pay Attention to Your Appearance |
4 . Project-based learning (项目化学习) is learning while doing. It gives learners the chance to get a deeper understanding of a topic (主题). During the learning, learners solve problems by using real-world examples and challenges. Let’s take the example of Sandra. Sandra is a 15-year-old student. She wanted to know more about Chinese ancient stories. Well, how did she make it?
| Step 1 Choose a topic She chose Chinese ancient story characters as the topic because she was interested in the characters and their stones. | Step 2 Do the research She had to learn about that topic and do some research on it. To collect information, she read many books about Chinese ancient stones. |
| Step 3 ▲ She created a project based on (基于) her talents and skills. She loves to build with Legos (乐高), so she decided to build lego creations based on Chinese ancient story characters. She’s also good at art, so she created a book about her favorite characters. In her book, she drew pictures of them and wrote the stories in her own words. | Step 4 Do the presentation(展示) After all of that work she made a living room presentation for Mom and Dad and shared the two products that she had created. Then she shared her project online with friends, and even shared her project on social media. |
Not everyone is a great test taker, but everyone is good at something. Through project work, students can not only learn deeply about a topic, but a so have fun learning. So if you’re interested in something, why not start with project-based learning?
1. What can the project-based learning help the learners?| A．Improve learning speed. | B．Make a topic easier. |
| C．Understand a topic deeply. | D．Develop the spirit of teamwork. |
| A．By asking her parents. | B．By reading many books. |
| C．By look through the social media. | D．By interviewing some students. |
| A．Build a Lego | B．Draw a picture | C．Write a story | D．Create a project |
| A．Introduce a learning method. |
| B．Explain the ways to choose topics. |
| C．Describe the importance of studying. |
| D．Give information about Chinese ancient stories. |
5 . How to keep healthy? Different people have different ways. For me, I like fast walking in my spare time. Do you know what fasting walking is?
Fast walking is the exercise between walking and race walking (竞走). A study shows that fast walking has become the most popular exercise in China. Many people walk more than 5,000 steps a day. About 37% of the people choose fast walking as their favorite exercise; Over 23% choose running and more than 14% choose riding bikes.
Fast walking and running are easy, cost little and work well, so they are popular. Among these people, many like to do exercise in nature. They hardly ever go to gyms. They usually walk fast for at least 10 minutes at one time and walk up to 6,000 steps every day.
1. The most popular exercise in China is ________ now.| A．fast walking | B．race walking |
| C．walking | D．running |
| A．walking | B．running |
| C．swimming | D．riding bikes |
| A．at home | B．in nature |
| C．at school | D．in the gym |
6 . Everyone’s talking about “digital citizenship”, but what is it?
We use the word “digital” to talk about computer technology. Being a “citizen” means that you belong to a group of people. Digital citizens can use technology to communicate with others online and know how to use the Internet in a safe way. Are you a good digital citizen? Here are some ways to be safe online.
Stay safe
To stay safe, never give your personal information online, such as your address or the name of your school. Make sure that you create safe passwords and don’t tell anyone else.
Show respect
Just like in real life, it’s important to behave well online. For example, if you want to post a photo of someone, make sure you ask for their permission (许可) first. Remember that everybody can have their own opinion. It’s OK to disagree, but always be polite!
Be kind
Before you post your opinion online, stop and think. Is it positive (积极的)? How will your words make someone feel? Don’t say something online that you wouldn’t say in real life. Never send nasty messages. If you see that someone’s being bullied (欺负) online, tell a parent, teacher or another adult.
Be careful
Don’t trust everyone or everything online. Remember that people online are not always who they say they are. Never open emails from strangers, click on strange links or download apps without asking an adult. They may have viruses (病毒). If you’re not sure, ask your parents or teachers!
Spending time and learning online can be great if we’re good digital citizens. So, be safe, be responsible and have fun!
1. How many ways to be safe online are mentioned in the passage?| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．never giving our personal information online |
| B．telling our parents about being bullied online |
| C．asking for permission before posting photos |
| D．opening emails or clicking on links freely |
| A．Your idea. | B．Your address. |
| C．Your email. | D．Your password. |
| A．To Be Kind Online Is Important | B．Ways to Be Safe Online |
| C．Where We Can Go Online | D．Showing Respect When Going Online |
7 . How long has it been since you had the feeling of being moved? Do you feel thankful when you taste the delicious dinner your mother prepares for you? On Teachers’ Day, do you say “Thank you, teachers” from the bottom of your heart, or just do it as others do?
You must know that in the West, there is Thanksgiving Day. People invented this holiday to be thankful for what they got, because no one could be happy or successful without the help of others.
As the only child in the family, it is natural for us to grow up feeling self-centered and take others’ kindness for granted (理所当然). “They are my parents. I am the apple in their eyes (心肝宝贝), so of course they should take good care of me.” a student said.
That’s why Shanghai Education Committee (委员会) added “learn to be thankful” to the new Regulations (规范) for Middle School Students. “Only when students learn to be thankful for others’ kindness can they show love to others and contribute (做贡献) to society,” said a person from Shanghai Education Committee.
Better late than never. Here are a few suggestions for you to learn to be thankful and express your thankfulness to others.
*Don’t contradict (顶嘴) your parents. Remember that they do everything for your good. Try to talk with them patiently and allow them to know what you are thinking about. Help your parents with housework. It shows your love and care.
*When you have questions with your subjects, feel free to ask teachers for help. Responsible teachers will find out what you don’t understand and come to you finally, so why not ask them first?
*Don’t be too competitive with your classmates and feel mad at someone when he/she steals the No.1 place from you. Be open-minded and help each other. Isn’t it better to be No.1 together?
*When someone gives you a hand, say “thank you”. Next time when he/she needs help, make sure you are the first one on his/her side.
1. In the west, people invented Thanksgiving Day to ________.| A．be thankful | B．have a big dinner |
| C．get together | D．help others |
| A．Talk with your parents patiently. | B．Help your parents with housework. |
| C．Often contradict your parents. | D．Care about your parents. |
| A．参与性强的 | B．竞争性强的 |
| C．活动性强的 | D．挑战性强的 |
| A．become a No. 1 student | B．show love to others |
| C．contribute to society | D．take others’ kindness for granted |
| A．Listen to Your Parents | B．Learn to Be Thankful |
| C．How to Be a Good Child | D．Take Good Care of Yourself |
8 . Today more and more children wear glasses before going to middle school, because they spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games without a rest. We must do something to protect (保护) our eyes because they are important to us.
Love our eyes. Every day, when we open our eyes, we can see our parents and friends, beautiful flowers and green trees. Without them, there is only darkness. It is like a house without any light. How important our eyes are!
Relax our eyes. First, stop to relax 30 minutes when using the computer for an hour or two. Next, remember to do eye exercises every day. Then, looking at green trees also helps a lot. In these ways, our eyes will feel relaxed.
Have good habits. When writing homework and reading, it is important to keep a distance (距离) of 30 cm between our eyes and the books. We should never touch our eyes with dirty hands. Eat something good for eyes, such as carrots, fish and eggs.
1. What does the underlined word “them” refer to in the second paragraph?| A．Eyes. | B．Friends. | C．Parents. | D．Flowers. |
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．spending less time on computers |
| B．doing more eye exercises |
| C．closing our eyes |
| D．keeping an enough distance between the books and eyes |
9 . Nobody wants to feel bad, but some teenagers don’t know how to feel good and happy. In fact, you can manage your feelings. Here are some ideas and they can help you feel happy.
Exercising can make you feel happier. When you are feeling mad, bad or sad, try different kinds of exercise. You can go running or take a walk. You can dance or swim. You will feel good after exercising.
Eating makes you feel happy. Many people choose to eat chocolate and ice cream when they feel sad, but don’t eat too much of them. If you eat too much, you will feel regretful soon because they can make you fat.
Music is a ways helpful. You can listen to music or make music yourself.
Think about positive (积极的) things. You can think of things and make a list. You can write them down or remember them in your mind. Even the smallest things can make you feel good.
Enjoy natural things. You can look at natural things like the sky, flowers and birds. Then you will think how lucky you are to experience these things.
1. The writer mentions (提到) chocolate and ice cream because _________.| A．eating them can make people happy |
| B．eating them can make people feel sad |
| C．eating too much of them makes you fat |
| D．they are the writer’s favorite food |
| A．Because they’re everywhere. |
| B．Because they cost little money. |
| C．Because they make people feel lucky. |
| D．Because they’re bad for people’s bodies. |
| A．满足的 | B．后悔的 | C．快乐的 | D．失望的 |
| A．The writer advises us to take exercise. |
| B．Something about music can make us feel happy. |
| C．We should keep positive things in our mind. |
| D．Natural things can never make us happy |
| A．How to Take Exercise | B．How to Eat Well |
| C．How to Lose Weight | D．How to Feel Happy |
10 . First aid is the simple treatment given to a person immediately who is hurt or suddenly ill before a doctor comes or before the person can be taken to a hospital. It includes self-help and home care. The knowledge of first aid can be of great help in serious situations. Here is something important about common treatment for heatstroke (中暑) and burns.
| A．A person who is suddenly hurt. | B．A person who is sleeping quietly. |
| C．A person who lost his glasses. | D．A person who is looking after a patient. |
| A．Rest wherever you want. | B．Wear what you want. |
| C．Drink boiled water or fruit juice. | D．Have some milk, wine or beer. |
| A．Cover the burn with some ice. |
| B．Check the size and depth of the burn first. |
| C．Cut the burnt area off to get it away from fire. |
| D．Hold the burnt area under cool running water. |
| A．In a story book. | B．In a travel guide. |
| C．On a health website. | D．In a fashion magazine. |
