1 . Teens are really good at ignoring (忽视) their parents’ messages, which is why Nick Herbert, a father from London, created an App called ReplyASAP.
Nick came up with the idea for ReplyASAP after realizing that simply giving his son a mobile phone didn’t make getting in touch with him easier. He wasn’t answering Nick’s messages as fast as Nick had expected. It was driving the father crazy, so he set out to create a messaging App that would make reaching kids easier for parents. It took eight months and a lot of money to complete the project. But Nick thinks ReplyASAP could become popular, as it is likely to give parents some peace of mind.
ReplyASAP is designed with parents in mind. It lets them know if their child has seen their messages, or if their phone is turned off. However, most importantly, it makes it impossible for kids to ignore messages. When they receive a text from their parents, the App basically locks their phone, taking over the home screen and sounding an alarm until the message is answered.
It seems that ReplyASAP will become teenagers’ biggest nightmare (噩梦), by making it impossible to ignore their parents. Nick agrees that it’s a possibility, but adds that his App shouldn’t be parents’ most important way of communicating with their children.
RcplyASAP is free to download, but offers different plans, depending on how many people you are planning to get in touch with. It works only on Android now. But Nick wants to make ReplyASAP available on the Apple Store as soon as possible.
1. Why did Nick want to create ReplyASAP?| A．Because his son didn’t have a mobile phone. | B．Because he wanted to get in touch with his son easier. |
| C．Because he wanted to be famous. | D．Because his wife asked him to do so. |
| A．4 months. | B．8 months. | C．4 years. | D．8 years. |
| A．A phone. | B．A computer. | C．Peace. | D．ReplyASAP. |
| A．His son didn’t need a mobile phone. | B．All the teenagers liked his App. |
| C．Many parents would like his App. | D．His App will work only on Android forever. |
2 . Inventions usually make a big difference to people’s lives. Do you have any great inventions at home? Do they help you a lot in your life or bring you much fun? Here are some of the most useful inventions in families according to a survey.
 | The most helpful and creative invention for kids is the reading pen. With the specially-designed pen, kids find it convenient and fun to learn. Little kids can learn a lot, including story-telling, poems and music. They start learning by touching the contents (内容) in the books with the pen. This way kids can learn by themselves. They are also great helpers for primary school students after school. |
 | Mopping robots (扫地机器人) are popular with people who are too busy to do housework. They are more popular with office ladies. They can help people clean dirt, dust and hair easily. With the help of them, people don’t need to spend much time on housework. They can enjoy a more relaxing life after work. |
 | As for old people, an electric foot basin (电动洗脚盆) is the best in-vention. It’s a good choice to buy one for your grandparents. It can help keep their blood pressure normal and improve blood circulation (循环). The special basin can keep the water warm. So washing feet with it will help old people become healthier and more relaxed. |
1. How do the kids learn with the reading pen?
| A．By downloading things from the Internet. | B．By touching the contents in the books. |
| C．By reading books. | D．By painting some pictures. |
| A．Jim, 6 years old. | B．Bill, a primary student. |
| C．Miss Zhang, an office lady. | D．Mr. Green, 70 years old. |
| A．At home. | B．In a library. | C．At school. | D．In an office. |
3 . Do you love flowers? Today I will tell you something about a kind of beautiful flower—sunflower.
A sunflower is a big, round, yellow flower. Sunflowers need a lot of sun to grow. In fact, sunflowers are made up of many small flowers. The center part is made of one kind of flower, and the petals（花瓣）around it are another kind of flower.
We use sunflowers in different ways. One thing we do with them is to look at them! Many people plant them in gardens because they are so big, bright and colorful. They can also be cut and brought inside. They will last（维持）a long time in a vase.
Sunflower seeds are good to eat. People, birds, and other animals love to eat sunflower seeds. They can be difficult to be eaten because of the shell, but they are rich in protein（蛋白质）and are good for health. Sunflower seeds also have a lot of oil in them. Many people use sunflower oil for cooking. The food tastes very nice after using it.
Sunflowers are not only beautiful flowers, but also give us and other animals food. But be careful of the rough stems（粗糙的茎）, or they will hurt you.
1. Which is TRUE about a sunflower according to Paragraph 2?| A．It is very small. | B．It is made up of one kind of flower. |
| C．It has no petals. | D．Its shape is round. |
| A．Because sunflowers seeds are filled with protein. |
| B．Because sunflower seeds have a lot of oil in them. |
| C．Because sunflowers need a lot of sun to grow. |
| D．Because sunflowers are bright and beautiful. |
| A．People. | B．Birds and animals. |
| C．Sunflower stems. | D．sunflower seeds. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．plant | B．food | C．animal | D．health |
When we talk about the UK, what will you think of? We often talk about Big Ben, Downing Street and Tower Bridge. But there are many other facts about the UK. Come and see! |
 The most popular museum is the British Museum in London. A large number of people visit it every year. It is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. But on Friday, the closing time is 8:30 p.m. |
 The River Severn starts in Wales and runs through western England. It’s very famous for the Severn Bore—a tall wave (波浪) of water that regularly (定期地) goes up the river from the sea. |
 Hungry? Beef and chicken are tasty, fruit and vegetables are healthy, and sandwiches are simple. Short of money? The cheapest food is fish and chips. And it’s delicious. |
| A．At 9:00 a.m., Monday. | B．At 10:30 a.m., Tuesday. |
| C．At 9:30 a.m., Friday. | D．At 9:30 p.m., Friday. |
| A．The popular museum. | B．The tower bridge. |
| C．The tall wave of water. | D．The delicious seafood. |
| A．Fruit. | B．Vegetables. | C．Sandwiches. | D．Fish and chips. |
| A．business plan | B．travel guide | C．science report | D．prediction |
5 . Being outgoing is good for your life. Those people who are more outgoing like to meet lots of people and have more fun in life. In fact, being outgoing is not so difficult as you think. Even shy people can be outgoing.
You can start to become outgoing with your best friends or a group of friends. But the real challenge (挑战) comes when you meet strangers (陌生人) or new friends. Smile more and usually they will reply to your smile. In this way, you may have some talks.
Start a talk. Just a simple “Hello” or “How’s it going?” is a good start. If you want to make interesting talks, you can read news in newspaper and prepare your views, or surf the Internet for new information and then keep that in mind.
The easiest way to become more outgoing is to go out. This is also the most important step. Go to a park, a beach, a club, a party or any other place that you think can be fun and you may make new friends there.
1. You should start being outgoing with ______.| A．your parents | B．your teachers |
| C．your best friends | D．your new friends |
| A．laugh at you | B．smile back at you | C．keep smiling | D．say goodbye |
| A．What’s the matter? | B．What’s your name? |
| C．Are you healthy? | D．How is it going? |
| A．It’s very difficult for shy people to be outgoing. |
| B．The easiest way to be outgoing is to go out. |
| C．If you want to make interesting talks, you can’t surf the Internet for new information. |
| D．It’s bad for us to be outgoing |
| A．Being outgoing is really difficult. |
| B．Being outgoing is good for our lives. |
| C．Being outgoing helps us have more fun. |
| D．Being outgoing with strangers isn’t easy. |
6 . Can astronauts walk in space like they did on the ground? How do astronauts turn around in the space station? Are there differences in taste between normal water on Earth and water in the space station? You can find answers after a space lecture（讲座）which was given by three astronauts.
Chinese astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu became space teachers and livestreamed（直播）a science lecture from the Tiangong space station on December 9, 2021. The lecture began at 3:40 pm and lasted about 45 minutes. 1,420 primary and middle school students from five classrooms attended the class on Earth. The primary classroom was at the China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing. The other four were in Nanning, Wenchuan, Hong Kong and Macao.
At the beginning of the class, Teacher Wang showed students how they lived and worked inside the space station with the help of Zhai and Ye. Then space teachers did several interesting experiments（实验）under zero -gravity（零重力）conditions to show amazing physical phenomena（现象）, such as “disappearing buoyancy（浮力）” and a “water ball”. Before the end of the activity, they answered questions from students.
Students from the five classrooms communicated with astronauts during the lecture. Millions of students across China watched the event on TV or online.
It was the first lecture of the Tiangong Class and more lectures will be held by astronauts. This is the second space lecture given by Chinese astronauts. In June 2013, Wang Yaping with the other two members on the Shenzhou-10, opened the first space lecture to over 60 million teachers and students across China.
1. There are __________ astronauts in the space station Tiangong now.| A．one | B．three | C．two | D．six |
| A．a class given by teachers from Tiangong to students in space |
| B．a class given by astronauts from space to students on Earth |
| C．a class given by teachers from home to students in classroom |
| D．a class given by astronauts from school to students in five cities |
| A．history | B．geography | C．culture | D．science |
| A．Hard and meaningless. | B．Boring and useless. |
| C．Easy and disappointing. | D．Interesting and amazing. |
| A．It was Wang Yaping’s second space lecture. |
| B．China’s first space lecture was given in June 2013. |
| C．Only 1,420 students watched the space lecture on Earth. |
| D．There will be more space lectures held by Chinese astronauts. |
7 . Did you know that when you surf the Web, many websites (网站) put secret software on your computer? The software collects a large amount of information about you and sends it to Internet companies. The Internet companies sell it to other businesses. Your personal information can also be collected from social media sites. There are many ways your information can be used.
What information do they collect and why? The companies find out where you live, what websites you visit, and what you do online. With this information, they can guess other things about you. For example, they can guess if you are male or female, how old you are, and your interests. The companies use this information to decide which advertisements are best for you.
What do they do with your information? Your personal information could also be sold. Some companies collect information just because they can sell it to other businesses. A business that collects and sells personal information is called a data broker (数据代理商). When data brokers sell your information, a lot of different companies will know your online habits. Then these companies will advertise products or other websites to you.
What online habits are tracked (追踪)? Another way your personal information can be collected is through social media. When your information is on social media, a lot of people can see it. Even if you don’t use social media, a friend might post a picture or video of you with your name on it. If someone knows too much about you, they can steal your identity (身份). Then they can buy things online and post messages while pretending (装作) to be you.
All of your online habits can be recorded. Studying people’s online habits is big business. Your personal information is very valuable to companies. That is how they know who to send their advertisements to. The Internet reaches almost every corner of the world, but the danger is that your personal information might travel that far, too.
1. Many websites collect people’s information mainly by ________ according to the passage.| A．using secret software | B．sending information to companies |
| C．finding out where you live | D．guessing what you like to do online |
| A．Where you live. | B．What websites you visit. |
| C．What you do online. | D．Both A, B and C. |
| A．action movies | B．sports shoes | C．healthy food | D．school books |
| A．Some companies collect people’s information for sale. |
| B．A data broker is someone who makes secret software. |
| C．We’d better not surf the Internet because it’s dangerous. |
| D．Your personal information on social media is safe. |
| A．Your Interests Could Be Collected Online |
| B．Some Companies Are Stealing Your Identity |
| C．Someone’s Always Watching You Online |
| D．Advertisements Are Everywhere |
8 . Should teenagers be allowed to have part-time jobs? We did a survey among two hundred people. According to the result, 78% say yes, and 22% say no, we choose some reasons as follows.
Agree | Disagree |
Jobs prepare teenagers for later life. Many college graduates look forward to a satisfying job. But some job interviewers say they want someone with experience, what’s more, team spirits is needed as well. -Amy, Shanghai | It is the time to study. If teenagers start working, they won’t have time to study. They might keep on working to achieve someone else’s dreams. However, they are too young to decide for their future. -Scarlet, Beijing |
Jobs teach responsibility. Teenagers at 14 and older should be allowed to have part-time jobs. Jobs can teach teenagers responsibility and make teens learn how to work as a team. What’s more, teens who earn money at a young age can learn how to manage personal finances (财务). -Tony, Guangzhou | Kids should pay more attention to their education. According to the survey, students who work more than 15 hours per week might lose interest in school and their grades may drop. This means students might not enter university if they work part-time for a long time. -Kate, Chongqing |
| A．students’ grades will drop |
| B．teenagers will have no time to study |
| C．teenagers may lose interest in their studies |
| D．the experience can’t help teens find jobs later |
| A．over 15 hours | B．over 16 hours |
| C．less than 15 hours | D．less than 16 hours |
| A．Kate and Amy | B．Scarlet and Tony |
| C．Amy and Tony | D．Scarlet and Tony |
9 . You work hard to learn English. Do you know British (英国的) pupils are learning Chinese?
In a classroom at the Kensington Wade Primary School in London, you can’t hear a word of English. The books are all in Chinese. Chinese fans and lanterns (灯笼) are everywhere. This is a Chinese classroom. The school is the first English-Chinese primary school in Europe (欧洲). Now, the Chinese class has fifty students. They learn Chinese language and culture. They study Chinese kung fu (功夫) and calligraphy (书法).
Chinese is popular with British pupils. They learn it really hard.
1. Where is the Kensington Wade Primary School?| A．In Beijing. | B．In New York. | C．In London. | D．In Paris. |
| A．Chinese | B．French | C．Japanese | D．English |
| A．Chinese people | B．Chinese fans and lanterns |
| C．computers | D．paper cuttings |
| A．5. | B．15. | C．25. | D．50. |
| A．kung fu | B．Calligraphy | C．Ping pong | D．Chinese culture |
10 . Day & Month
Every morning when we wake up, it is a new day. A new day begins at 0:00 in the morning and ends at 12:00 at midnight.
There are twelve months! Usually, a month has 30 days, but some months are longer. The long months are January, March, May, July, August, October and December. They each have thirty one days. April, June, September and November each has thirty days. February only has twenty-eight days or twenty nine days.
1. When does a day start?| A．At 1:00 in the morning. | B．At 12:00 at noon. |
| C．At 1:30 in the morning. | D．At 0:00 in the morning. |
| A．5. | B．6. | C．7. | D．12. |
| A．开始 | B．结束 | C．持续 | D．重复 |
