1 . China covers large areas and has the most people. Different living habits are always an interesting topic (话题) in the country. These days, another difference between southern Chinese and northern Chinese became a hot one: the way to shop at markets.
People from southern China say that they always buy some vegetables for just one or two meals. It is normal for them to buy one potato or a little beef at a time.
However, one may be laughed at if he does this in the north. Instead, buying vegetables and meat enough for a week is usual. Also, you can buy a small amount (数量) of fruit, such as an apple or pear each time in the south. Shop owners even help you peel and cut them. But shop owners in the north hardly offer such service. And they sell many fruits in baskets and boxes.
The difference could be due to the different weather. Food can be kept for a long time in the north as it is usually cold and dry there. Many northern Chinese have the habit of storing food, especially for the long winter. But the hot and wet weather in the south makes southern Chinese buy just enough food for one meal or one day, or the food may go bad.
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?| A．Chinese people speak in different ways. | B．Chinese people compete in different areas. |
| C．Chinese people have different markets. | D．Chinese people have different living habits. |
| A．By selling an apple or pear each time. | B．By peeling fruits. |
| C．By cutting fruits. | D．By using baskets and boxes. |
| A．Able to | B．Good for | C．Instead of | D．Because of |
| A．Because the weather is hot and wet. |
| B．Because the weather is cold and dry. |
| C．Because others may laugh at them. |
| D．Because they must offer the shop owner some help. |
| A．People and Weather in China | B．Different Fruits and Vegetables in China |
| C．Different Shopping Habits in China | D．Difference between North and South China |
2 . How can you clean up your bedroom? You can follow the advice below.
Step 1. We usually have no tools to clean the bedroom. So we should look for at least two tools for the clean work at first. Then we can finish the work successfully. |
Step 2. Put all the dirty clothes together, and put them in a bag. It’s very easy to do it. It usually takes us about ten minutes to finish it. |
Step 3. If you have lots of clothes to fold, put them on the bed. Then you can do that after you finish the fifth step. You usually spend about twenty minutes finishing it. |
Step 4. Put all the rubbish together in a bag. It usually takes us about fifteen minutes to finish it. We should throw away some different old things that we don’t use again. They will make us feel uncomfortable in such a mess. Sometimes they may smell bad. |
Step 5. Make the bed. It’s a meaningful thing. You need to do it at once. In fact. making the bed can make you feel comfortable and beautiful about your bedroom. |
| A．By telling a story. | B．By asking a question. |
| C．By showing a saying. | D．By showing an example. |
| A．We should look for some tools. | B．We should make the bed. |
| C．We should fold the clothes. | D．We should clean the bed. |
| A．About 10 minutes. | B．About 15 minutes. |
| C．About 20 minutes. | D．About 30 minutes. |
| A．There is no need to look for some tools. |
| B．It’s not easy to put all the dirty clothes together. |
| C．We should throw away all the old things. |
| D．It’s meaningful to make the bed. |
3 . Today all the people need to have fun when they are free. We can’t work all the time if we are going to keep healthy.
Everyone has his own way of relaxing. For most people, the most popular way is to play sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and football. There are also individual (个人的) sports, such as swimming and running.
Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. So many people like some indoor activities, such as watching TV, singing and dancing.
It doesn’t matter if we like indoor activities or take part in outdoor sports. It is important for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.
1. Which is the most popular way of relaxing for most people?| A．Sleeping. | B．Watching TV. |
| C．Playing sports. | D．Singing and dancing. |
| A．Because they don’t know how to enjoy life. |
| B．Because they don’t know how to do sports at all. |
| C．Because they like sports but they don’t like to do sports. |
| D．Because they like watching TV or listening to the radio. |
| A．To relax and have fun. | B．To take part in outdoor sports. |
| C．To take part in indoor activities. | D．To work all the time. |
4 . With spring soon coming to an end, people in China are looking forward to the first solar term (节气) of summer, Lixia, which falls on May 5 of this year. Lixia, or the Start of Summer, is the seventh of the 24 Chinese solar terms. It symbolizes (象征) the passing from spring to summer.
Because of the heat of summer, plants will grow faster. The crops also welcome the rapid growing season. In the south of China, farmers are happy to welcome the arrival of Lixia. This is the best time of the year to plant early rice for them.
________ For example, in some places people cook “Five-Colored Rice”. It is usually made from five kinds of beans, including red bean, yellow bean, black bean and green bean. It stands for people’s good wishes for a colorful life. In some areas, children wear a bag with an egg around their necks. This is believed to help prevent abdominal distension (腹胀). It’s common illness among ancient Chinese children during summer.
On the day of Lixia, people also have the tradition of eating three kinds of food: cherries, green plums, and green wheat. Since there are so many different kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables from which to select, what gets eaten during this time can influence the country. In ancient times, during Lixia, emperors would give ice to their ministers. Common citizens would have icy drinks.
Other Lixia traditions include the singing of many kinds of folk songs. People also weigh themselves on Lixia. When the summer passes, they’ll weigh themselves again to see how many pounds they have lost during the hot season.
1. Why are the farmers in the south of China happy to welcome the arrival of Lixia?| A．Because they can get in crops. | B．Because they are free at home. |
| C．Because it is the best time to plant. | D．Because it is the first solar term of summer. |
| A．people celebrate the day of Lixia in different ways in China |
| B．people want to know what they should prepare for the day of Lixia |
| C．people sing many kinds of folk music to celebrate the day of Lixia |
| D．people wear a bag with an egg around their necks in the day of Lixia |
| A．Learn. | B．Keep. | C．Produce. | D．Choose. |
| A．Different food in summer | B．Enjoy the summer time |
| C．A welcome to summer | D．Activities in summer |
| A．Xiazhi | B．Liqiu | C．Qiufen | D．Hanlu |
5 . The World is in Danger
Our world is in danger. We must do something to protect the environment. But what are the main problems we face?
The greenhouse effect
The atmosphere (大气层) around the Earth is necessary for all living things. It is like the glass of a greenhouse, letting sunlight in and keeping heat from getting out. Without it, the Earth would be the same as the Moon—cold and lifeless.
When we burn fuels (燃料) such as petrol and coal, we produce a gas called carbon dioxide (CO₂). Too much of this gas pollutes the atmosphere, and causes it to keep in too much heat. As a result of the greenhouse effect, the Earth’s temperature is increasing. This causes sea level to rise, and in the future may cause cities to disappear.
Cutting down forests
Every year, we destroy (破坏) nature by cutting down many forests. This makes the greenhouse effect worse because trees take in CO₂ and produce oxygen (O₂). Cutting down trees also destroys the homes of animals that live in forests, and causes the surface of the soil to be easily destroyed by rain. This can result in floods and even more damage (伤害) to the environment.
Bad habits
Many of our habits cause pollution. People often use things once and then throw them away, or leave them on the ground as litter. To protect the environment, we need to take proper action. We should be different from many consumers and become “green consumers”. This means that we should only buy and use products friendly to the environment. We should also recycle as many things as we can. We can reuse things for the same purpose as before, or we can use them for new purposes. Then, we can make a difference.
1. Why is the atmosphere around the Earth necessary for all living things?| A．Because the Moon is cold and lifeless. |
| B．Because it is like a greenhouse. |
| C．Because it lets sunlight in and keeps heat from getting out. |
| D．Because with it the Earth is cold and lifeless. |
| A．Many seaside cities may disappear. | B．The atmosphere keeps in too much heat. |
| C．The Earth’s temperature will rise. | D．The sea level will increase. |
| A．People who make friends with green consumers. |
| B．People who sell products friendly to the environment. |
| C．People who buy products nice to the environment. |
| D．People who recycle as many things as they can. |
| A．To tell us what to do in the future. |
| B．To teach us why and how to protect the environment. |
| C．To inspire us how to make a difference. |
| D．To encourage us to live in new and different ways in the future. |
6 . Whether studying for exams, working on a project or writing a paper, we’ve all been under great pressure at some point. When it gets a bit strong, we can reach a high level of tiredness — the terrible burnout (过度疲劳) .
However, that feeling of tiredness is not just physical. It can be mental (心理的) as well. According to Psychology (心理学), today, burnout isn’t just caused by working long hours; it is more about being under great pressure for a long time. The result can be feelings of anger, sadness and tiredness. It can even kill our creativity and reduce our productivity.
But what can we do to avoid the bad influence of burnout? Well, there is some ad vice that may help you. Psychologist Albert Bandura thinks that you should believe in your ability to complete a task at hand. The feeling that you are able to succeed means that a difficult task might be less difficult and tiring.
Finding ways to express your creative side may help, too. Not everyone can stay creative in their jobs, so they need to find other ways. They could paint, write or take part in the local theater. All of these may help people get away from the huge pressure in their working life.
Looking after yourself and things around you can also be helpful. The result is that you live in a clean and positive environment. We should have healthy and positive thoughts instead of negative ones. Having a positive mental attitude (态度) towards everything you do means that you may feel more confident in yourself as well.
Burnout is a common condition connected with the pressure of the modern world. It has a huge influence on your work and life in general. We can deal with the burnout step by step, which can do good to not just us, but our bosses and families.
1. Why do people have the terrible burnout?| A．Because they have physical problems that kill their creativity. |
| B．Because they just work for a long time without resting. |
| C．Because they are under great pressure for too long. |
| D．Because they have the feelings of anger, sadness and tiredness. |
| A．Talking about pressure with others. |
| B．Believing in your ability to complete a task. |
| C．Having a positive attitude towards everything. |
| D．Showing your creativity in different ways. |
| A．boring | B．harmful | C．active | D．personal |
| A．Avoiding burnout is good for people around us. |
| B．Everyone is supposed to be positive. |
| C．Most modern people are in poor mental health. |
| D．It isn’t possible to get away from burning out. |
| A．How to keep in good health. | B．How to be successful in life. |
| C．How to avoid burnout. | D．How to deal with pressure. |
7 . Looking for a new way to raise money for charity (慈善)? Has your school run out of clever and fun ideas? Don’t give up. There are several ways to support (支持) your favorite charity.
How about organizing a car wash? Everybody who has a car sooner or later washes it or has it washed. So why don’t you and your classmates do the job? The money the car owners pay for having their cars washed will go towards your charity. When we did it, we had an amazing time! At first, some of us were worried about getting wet or dirty and it’s true. But we also had fun, and at the end of the day it was really worth (值得) it!
On the other hand, if you don’t feel like getting wet, but have some musical talent , how about organizing a street concert? You can make a lot of money as a street musician if you have the talent and courage (勇气) to play in front of audiences. You just need to find a suitable (适合的) place, practice for a few hours with your friends first, and give it a try!
I hope the above ideas have helped you a bit, and if you’ve got any other great suggestions, we would love to hear them and practice them, too. Good luck!
1. How does the writer like a car wash?| A．It’s dirty but fun. | B．It’s easy but dirty. |
| C．It’s easy and fun. | D．It’s cheap and dirty. |
| A．We can go to a charity. |
| B．We can ask others to wash cars. |
| C．We can wash cars to raise money. |
| D．We can organize a street concert for charity. |
| A．He can wash cars. | B．He can make money. |
| C．He can have a street concert. | D．He can hear some suggestions. |
| A．Passengers. | B．Listeners. | C．Musicians. | D．Teachers. |
| A．How to Wash a Car | B．How to Organize a Street Concert |
| C．Ways to Raise Money for Charity | D．Ways to Make Money after School |
8 . These days, many students like volunteering in their free time. Here are some students’ experiences of being a volunteer. Now let’s have a look.
Ben, 15 I’m a middle school student. I volunteer in an animal training center. Dogs are my favorite animals. I think they are humans’ best friends. I train them to listen to people’s orders and help disabled people. They are smart and understanding. |
Robert, 17 I’m a high school student. I began to be a volunteer 3 years ago. I go to the old people’s home on weekends. I read newspapers to them and talk to them. Sometimes I take my younger brother to go there. He is outgoing and the old love him very much. He often makes them laugh. |
Lucy, 14 I’m a middle school student. I’m going to volunteer in the Green Park this weekend. I will give out maps to the visitors and guide them to visit the park. This is my first time to be a volunteer. I hope it will be a great experience. |
| A．Animals and doctors. | B．Dogs and disabled people. |
| C．Teachers and students. | D．Parents and visitors. |
| A．At the age of 13. | B．At the age of 14. | C．At the age of 15. | D．At the age of 17. |
| A．Ben volunteers in an animal training center. |
| B．Robert is the oldest of the three persons. |
| C．Lucy will volunteer this weekend for her first time. |
| D．The three persons are all middle school students. |
9 . Clothing is an important part of any culture and each country in the world has its own traditional clothes. Chinese culture has a history of more than 5,000 years, so the traditional Chinese clothing also has a long history.
★ Hanfu
Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han people. It first appeared in China more than 3,000 years ago. But it disappeared with the beginning of the Qing dynasty (朝代). Now more and more young people start to enjoy wearing it. Wang Yue, a mother of two, was a fan of hanfu. She said each suit had its own cultural background and learning about it gave her a better understanding of traditional culture.
★Tangzhuang
Tangzhuang is a type of Chinese jacket. The Tang dynasty was famous in the world, so the overseas Chinese were called “Tang people”, and their clothes were called “Tangzhuang”. Tangzhuang is made in different colors, the most common are red, dark blue, gold and black. It shows good luck and wishes.
★Qipao (Cheongsam)
Qipao is a traditional Chinese dress. It first appeared in China in the 1920s. Qipao is made of silk, and Chinese women like to wear it because it can show their beauty. Song Meiling loved Qipao by nature. She always wore different qipao for different seasons.
1. Why did Wang Yue like hanfu?
| A．It had a long history. | B．It had many different colors. |
| C．It could help her understand the culture. | D．It was the clothing of the Han people. |
| A．The overseas Chinese. | B．A type of Chinese jacket. |
| C．The people in the Tang dynasty. | D．Good luck and wishes. |
| A．Few people enjoy wearing hanfu now. | B．Tangzhuang is popular only for its special color. |
| C．Qipao first appeared in China in the 1920s. | D．The traditional clothing named after famous people. |
| A．To remember history of traditional Chinese clothing. |
| B．To find out the differences of traditional Chinese clothing. |
| C．To show the culture of traditional Chinese clothing. |
| D．To show people’s love of traditional clothing. |
10 . 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 meet 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 achieve your dream. It lets them know they’re doing a good job in helping you grow up.
1. How many suggestions does the writer give us in the text?| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．Listen to your teachers. | B．Ask your parents for help. |
| C．Turn to your friends around. | D．Try to be the best of yourself. |
| 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 |
