1 . When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
☆ Look in the mirror and say to yourself, “I am a special person and there’s no one in the world like me. I can do anything!” It may not sound so good, but it really works!
☆ Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
☆ Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
☆ Learn something special! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn new languages? Go for it! New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.
☆ Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
☆ Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your cousin.
1. According to the passage, when you are helping others, you will ________.| A．feel unique | B．be punished | C．feel nice | D．be remembered |
| A．成就感 | B．忧伤感 | C．挫折感 | D．幽默感 |
| A．Stay out alone. | B．Try to be kind to others. |
| C．Try to write down anything you want. | D．Learn something different and challenge yourself. |
| A．Do Your Best | B．Six Ways to Feel Good about Yourself |
| C．It’s Never Too Late to Learn | D．Always Smile to Your Life |
2 . What will the future be like? There may be many be new achievements in science and technology. Maybe our planet will become difficult to live on. Maybe human life will become very convenient. As for future life, everyone has his own ideas. Here are some of my ideas about the future.
I think three things can sum up my ideas. The first is clean energy. We will have more and more clean energy. The pollution will be reduced. The second is artificial intelligence (人工智能). Robots have already played an important part in our life. In the future, robots will take the place of many workers. But everything has two sides. If robots take the place of many workers, many people will be jobless. It’s not good. And the third is traffic. We will have fast transportation. The traffic will be quicker. I hope there will be more ways to deal with current traffic problems.
I have my own ideas about my future life. I think I will have a simpler life. I believe that I will live in a comfortable and quiet house with my family. What’s more, I will not need to worry about my parents’ health because everyone can live long.
1. The first thing is about ________.| A．clean energy | B．artificial intelligence | C．traffic | D．health |
| A．增加 | B．减少 | C．显现 | D．消除 |
| A．lose their jobs | B．get new jobs |
| C．feel pleased | D．feel satisfied |
| A．The writer thinks four things can sum up his ideas. |
| B．The writer thinks he will have a busier life. |
| C．The writer believes he will live in a large house. |
| D．The writer thinks everyone can live long. |
| A．Travel and Transport | B．Healthy Life |
| C．Future Life | D．Science World |
3 . Why is setting goals important? Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life.
Successful people in life think how their life should be and set lots of goals. By setting goals, you are taking control（控制）of your life. It’s like having a map to show you where you want to go. Think of it in this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination（目的地）in mind, and he can find it on a map. He can drive there easily. The other driver has no goal or map. He starts off at the same time from the same place. But he drives around, never getting anywhere, just using up（用尽）fuels. Which driver do you want to be?
Successful people set goals and follow them. They decide what they want in life and then get it by setting goals and making plans. Unsuccessful people don’t think goals are important. They just let things happen by accident（偶然地）. Goals aren’t difficult to set, and they aren’t difficult to reach. You should find out what your goals really are.
According to a study, when we write a goal down, it’s possible for us to get to it. We may read the written goals at any time. ▲ Also when you write your goals in your own way, you are able to make yourself get closer to your goal by working hard.
1. What does the writer want to tell us by giving the example of the two drivers?| A．Setting goals is an important part in our life. |
| B．It’s hard for people to take control of their life. |
| C．A map is important to drivers when they are lost. |
| D．People need to prepare a lot of fuels before traveling. |
| A．Winners always let things happen by accident. |
| B．Setting goals isn’t as easy as we usually think. |
| C．People should give up immediately when goals are difficult to follow. |
| D．Successful people decide what they want in life first and then set goals. |
| A．They are hard to forget. | B．They are boring to read. |
| C．They are difficult to write. | D．They are interesting to think about. |
4 . The COVID-19 pandemic has made our lives changed a lot. Now more and more people like cycling (骑自行车). It’s important to keep a safe distance (距离) from others, so many people turned from public (公共的) transportation to cycling these days around the world.
Beijing
Yang Xiaomeng lives 11 kilometres away from her workplace in Beijing. The 26-year-old girl has been cycling to work for three months. “I took the bus before. But now biking seems to be a safer choice.”
Yang has found that cycling is more relaxing and enjoyable than taking the bus. “There’s more fresh air on the road. It’s also a good way to exercise. I’ll keep cycling as my new habit,” she said.
London
Drive less, cycle more. That’s what the U. K. government (政府) wants to tell its people. Everyone in London will get £50. They can use the money to fix their bikes. And the government will build more bikeways for people. The government believes that if there are safer and more comfortable places for cycling, more people will ride bikes in the future. This will make the cities greener and cleaner, and makes their people happier and healthier.
1. Why do many people in the world choose cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic?| A．To enjoy fresh air. | B．To relax themselves. |
| C．To keep a safe distance. | D．To form a healthy habit. |
| A．By bike. | B．By bus. | C．By train. | D．By taxi. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
5 . Do you want a job in the holidays? Just go for it. First, you need to know what kind of job is suitable for your age and interest.
If you’re 13 to 15
It seems that you can’t work almost anywhere, but you’re probably allowed to clean your neighbors’ cars or walk their dogs. There is no lowest wage (工资）for children under 16. By law, you can’t work more than 35 hours each week during school holidays. And you can’t work before 7 am or after 7 pm.
If you’re 16 to 17
The lowest wage for 16~17-year-old teenagers should be no less than seven dollars per hour. You can’t work in a pub or bar, but you can work in many other places. By law, you can’t work more than 40 hours each week.
What jobs are out there?
Obviously your choices are limited (限制) by the fact that you can only work during school holidays, but the following situations are fine.
At Christmas, most shops are short of hands, so you may find something to do there. In autumn, there’s always fruit picking. It can be pretty hard work, but it pays really well.
If you’re mad about football, you can choose to work in a sports shop or help out at a local football club. No matter how much you are paid, you are doing what you like.
1. In the school holidays,14-year-old kids ________.| A．can work anywhere they want | B．are not allowed to work alone |
| C．can’t go to work at night | D．can work as long as 14 hours a day |
| A．21 dollars. | B．17 dollars. | C．14 dollars. | D．7 dollars. |
| A．16 | B．15 | C．14 | D．13 |
| A．not right for children | B．tiring but pays well |
| C．better than other jobs | D．more interesting to girls |
| A．If you are 17 years old, you’re not allowed to walk the dog for your neighbour. |
| B．Teenagers can choose their jobs according to their interest. |
| C．Fruit picking pays well because there are fewer people to do it. |
| D．Only a football fan is allowed to work in a football club. |
6 . Scientists study the world and learn about things using a process called the scientific method. By asking important questions and searching for the answers, they are likely to make amazing discoveries. Sometimes, a scientist is unable to answer his or her own questions, but if he or she has taken good notes, another scientist who comes along later may be able to use new knowledge to answer them.
When you use the scientific method to do an experiment, you start by observing something that interests you. Based on your observations, you make a hypothesis. This is using what you know to make a smart guess about what you think could happen or what may be happening. Then, you are ready to begin your experiment.
Throughout your experiment, you take down notes, which are called experimental data. You should be constantly making observations during this process. You may make discoveries that cause you to improve your experiment as you go. Finally, you conclude your experiment and begin to look over your notes to decide what it all means. Based on what you have leaned,you make a final statement about whether your hypothesis was right or not. You have to have reasons and evidence (证据) to support what you are saying.
Learning to use the scientific method can be difficult, but it is rewarding. Because all the steps are organized,the results are more reliable. When you provide your observations as evidence to support what you are saying, your ideas are more likely to be accepted.
1. According to the article, how can a scientist discover an amazing thing?| A．By doing experiments. |
| B．By reading more books about science. |
| C．By taking notes in great detail during experiments. |
| D．By asking important questions and trying to answer them. |
| A．the observations that interest you |
| B．a final statement about your hypothesis |
| C．a smart guess about what you think could happen |
| D．the notes taken down from your observations during an experiment |
| A．设计 | B．猜想 | C．怀疑 | D．程序 |
| A．The scientific method is worth learning to use. |
| B．Scientists are usually able to answer all of their questions. |
| C．There is no need to take notes throughout an observation. |
| D．Your opinions without observations will be accepted as long as it is presented. |
| A．introduce what the scientific method is to readers |
| B．teach readers how to do an experiment |
| C．tell readers the importance of observing things |
| D．encourage readers to become scientists |
7 . Chinese has a long history. It has shaped other languages in Asia the way Latin has shape languages in the West. With this history, will Chinese have a surprising future?
Over one billion people speak Chinese in the world—far more than any other language. It is the language of the country which is soon to have the world’s largest economy (经济).
In fact, Chinese is definitely going to be a world language. Why is this certain? We must look at the economic and political power (政治影响力) of China, which is increasing every day. In the past, world languages have always been the languages of countries with powerful economics. LatinF, rench and English were important because of the power of the countries that spoke those languages.
Foreign interest in Chinese has developed very quickly together with the development of the Chinese economy. Chinese has become one of the most important and popular languages to learn.
As China develops, more and more people will want to learn about Chinese language and culture, to work and study in China, and to do business with Chinese companies. Chinese will one day become an international language.
1. In which way is Chinese similar to Latin?| A．They both have influenced other languages. |
| B．Both languages have over one billion speakers. |
| C．They both have a long history and bright future. |
| D．Both languages are spoken only by Chinese. |
| A．Usually. | B．Certainly. | C．Never. | D．Possibly |
| A．Because more and more Chinese go abroad. |
| B．Because people across the world travel to China. |
| C．Because many universities in China are world-famous. |
| D．Because more foreigners are becoming interested in Chinese. |
| A．Hopeful. | B．Unclear. | C．Dark. | D．Doubtful. |
8 . Anger often makes us uncomfortable. Seeing your child’s anger can be especially uncomfortable. In order to relieve (缓解) this feeling, parents often encourage children to “stop crying” and say things like “It’s nothing to cry about.” It’s moments like those that plant the seeds of unhealthy anger. The “stop crying” parents are just doing what they were taught by their own parents, who were probably taught that by their parents on and on. However, we should learn how to create healthy anger in our kids.
If a child never sees his or her parents express anger, he or she should never express anger, either. But if parents always express their anger loudly, their child may start to think of anger as something that is always frightening.
The first thing you can do to create healthy anger in your children is to practice creating healthy anger in yourself. Once you’re better at experiencing anger and expressing it in a healthy way, you’ll be able to set a good example for your kids.
Stopping kids from expressing their feelings is wrong. You may feel bad when you believe you are wrong. When children express their feelings and are told that it’s nothing to cry about, they come to know that they themselves are bad.
We need to raise them in an environment where it’s safe to express feelings. Once you feel more comfortable with your own anger, you can teach your children why anger is a helpful feeling. When your kids express anger, help them examine what it is that has made them angry. Why did it make them angry? How did it do that? Then, you can teach them that those feelings are never wrong and our expressions of feelings are in our control.
Anger is natural and normal, and it can be experienced and expressed in a healthy way.
1. Why do parents say “It’s nothing to cry about” to their children?| A．To encourage them to stop crying. | B．To make them uncomfortable. |
| C．To relieve their anger. | D．To plant the seeds of unhealthy anger. |
| A．stopping them from expressing their anger |
| B．expressing their own anger in a healthy way |
| C．letting them know they are right or wrong |
| D．raising them in a safe environment |
| A．wrong | B．uncomfortable | C．harmful | D．helpful |
| A．Anger often makes us and our children uncomfortable. |
| B．Parents should create healthy anger in themselves. |
| C．Parents should create healthy anger in their kids. |
| D．Parents should never express their anger. |
9 . Our parents are important people in our life. They are our first teachers in our life. They love us and help us all the time. But do you want to get on well with them? Here are some ways to help you to be happy with your parents.
Have fun together
How much time do you spend just enjoying being with each other? Ask your parents to play with you. Go outside together, try some sports, or go to the movies.
Be kind
Little things may bring a lot to your parents. Make a meal for them by yourself and that can make your parents happy.
Ask for help
When you are in trouble or come across some sad things, you can ask your parents for help and advice. They will be happy to listen to you and help you.
Have a try
You don’t have to be the best but you need to have a try. They will be happy to see you have the courage to make your dream come true. It lets them know they’re doing a good job in helping you grow up.
1. Why are our parents important persons for us?| A．They teach us first in class. | B．They love us sometimes. |
| C．They always give us a hand. | D．They are happy all the time. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．Read a book together. | B．Help with housework. |
| C．Tell them funny things. | D．Go outside together. |
| A．勇气 | B．信心 | C．力量 | D．机会 |
| A．How to Love and Teach Kids | B．How to Talk with Your Parents |
| C．How to Keep Happy with Your Parents | D．How to Try to Be the Best of Yourself |
10 . Your final exam is coming, and I think you must be very busy with it and a little nervous (紧张). But I think that you will do well in it.
When you review (复习) your lessons, first you must remember what you learn. Then you must do a lot of exercises to help you get a good score (分数) in the exam.
If you are tired before the exam, you will not do well. So just try some other things: going out to do some sports, seeing a film and having fun with your friends. When you take the exam, don’t be nervous. You get ready for it. Then read the questions carefully and write your answers clearly on the paper. Last, you should pay attention to the time. Use the right time to answer each question. I hope it will be helpful to you. Best wishes to you.
1. How many steps (步骤) are there to review the lessons?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．see a film | B．go out to do some sports |
| C．have fun with your friends | D．learn from day to night |
| A．Doing exercises is helpful to you before the exam. |
| B．You are tired, but you can’t rest. |
| C．We needn’t be careful in the exam. |
| D．The writer doesn’t hope that you can get a good score. |
