1 . Dolphins (海豚) are my favorite animals because they are smart and friendly. They live in the ocean. Dolphins have some amazing abilities (能力).
One thing about dolphins is their communication (交流) skills. They can communicate with each other in many ways. They can also understand and respond to human commands (对人类命令作出反应). Dolphins are quick learners. Another thing about dolphins is their swimming ability. They are excellent swimmers and can swim at high speeds. They can also jump up and down, which is always fun to watch.
Dolphins are social animals and live in groups. They take care of each other and work together to find food. They are also known to help humans (人类) in need. There are many stories of dolphins guiding lost swimmers or protecting them from danger.
I hope one day I can see dolphins up close. They are smart, friendly, and bring so much joy to people around the world.
Dolphins are truly amazing animals, and I will always admire them.
1. Where do the dolphins live?| A．In the river. | B．In the ocean. | C．In the lake. | D．In the pool. |
| A．dolphins are not smart | B．dolphins are smart |
| C．dolphins can’t swim | D．dolphins are slow learners |
| A．boring | B．unhappy | C．fun | D．sad |
| A．take care of | B．laugh at | C．fight | D．eat |
2 . The FIFA World Cup is upon us in Qatar and excitement is truly kicking in.
World Cup is the biggest international soccer game and also the most-watched sporting event in the world. There are 32 teams competing to win. This year’s game looks to be particularly unique (独特的).
It’s the first time the game has been held in the Middle East. It’s also the first time in history the game is happening in winter, from Nov. 20 to Dec.18, 2022. That’s because Qatar is a desert country and in summer the temperature can be as high as 42℃. That’s way too hot to play outdoor sports. But it will still be pretty warm in winter. The temperature in the stadium is expected to be around 20℃ to 30℃.
Qatar is also the smallest nation by area to host the cup. They’ll be playing the first match of the game, facing Ecuador (厄瓜多尔). It’s Qatar’s first ever FIFA World Cup game. This makes them the first county to host their debut (首次露面) game since Italy in 1934!
There may be new challenges for many players too. Aside from the climate (天气), for European teams like England, France, Germany and Spain, it’s only just over a year since their last big international game, the UEFA Champions League (欧联杯).
According to FIFA’s rankings, the favorites to win the game this year are Brazil, followed by Argentina and France.
1. How many teams will take part in The World Cup?| A．20. | B．18. | C．32. | D．40. |
| A．It will still be pretty warm in winter. |
| B．There are 32 teams competing to win. |
| C．It’s the first time the game is happening in winter. |
| D．World Cup is the biggest international soccer game. |
| A．European | B．the Middle East | C．Argentina | D．Italy |
| A．Italy had held the World Cup in 1934 | B．Italy will face Ecuador playing the first match |
| C．Qatar will still be pretty warm in winter | D．France won the UEFA Champions League in 2022 |
3 . ①School trips are very popular these days. But are they really helpful for students? The U. S. Travel Association (美国旅游协会) made a study and found out school trips are good to them.
②They asked 400 students. 89% of them think school trips open their eyes and make them better persons. 77% students believe school trips do good to their schoolwork. They think school trips help them understand what they are learning at school better. “School trips should be an important part of their school life,” said Roger Dow, president of the U. S. Travel Association.
③How can we have a nice school trip?
④Here are some tips (建议). First, plan carefully. We should plan where we want to go. Then, we should be careful. Don’t go to dangerous places. Besides, make it a memory (回忆). When we come back, we can write about our favorite thing or activity on the trip.
⑤“If you don’t see outside, the world will pass you by,” said Roger Dow.
1. The U.S. Travel Association (美国旅游协会) made a ________ to know students’ ideas.| A．card | B．camera |
| C．ticket | D．study |
| A．two | B．three |
| C．four | D．five |
| A．students don’t like school trips |
| B．school trips are not helpful for students |
| C．school trips can help us know the world better |
| D．parents like school trips |
| A．①②③—④—⑤ |
| B．①—②—③④—⑤ |
| C．①—②—③—④⑤ |
| D．①②—③④⑤ |
4 . Each season has its own characteristics (特点). Everything feels (感觉起来) so fresh in spring; The light rain in summer is nice; In autumn, we can see the colorful leaves. The cold winter makes me feel unhappy, but I enjoy the white beautiful snow.
My favorite season in China is summer. The summer in China usually lasts three months, June, July and August. During the three months,the temperature climbs above 22 and it’s always sunny. The trees become green and the city is full of flowers. Day time is longer and night time is shorter. Most time we have sunlight until 6 in the evening.
The reason that I like summer is because summer time is the best season for outdoor activities. I can go hiking, jogging and riding a bike. I can go to nature parks or city parks easily in summer. ▲ .
I still (仍然) remember I went different nature parks last summer for hiking (徒步旅行). I saw beautiful lakes and mountains. That was interesting.
Weather may affect (影响) people’s choice (选择) of activities. It’s sunny outside in summer, so more people will choose outdoor activities. Winter is cold. People would like to stay at home.
1. We can see lots of flowers and ________ in the city in summer.| A．snow | B．green trees | C．mountains | D．bikes |
| A．Summer is warm and sunny. | B．Summer gives me so much fun. |
| C．Summer is better. | D．I like sports. |
| A．the writer likes summer | B．the writer is a young man |
| C．each season has its own characteristics | D．the writer likes doing sports |
| A．Summer and Winter | B．Four Seasons in China |
| C．My Favourite Season | D．I Like Four Seasons |
5 . When we think of Milan Fashion Week, we may think of wonderful fashion shows. It is true that every fashion show is exciting. Milan Fashion Week is one of the four most famous fashion weeks in the world. The organizers (组办者) hold it twice a year. One is in February or March. ▲ It is the world’s top platform (平台).
When the fashion show is coming, the world’s top models will gather in Milan, Italy. When it begins, not only famous designers but also buyers appear there. During about a month, people can watch more than 300 high-level fashion shows. It is also the golden palace (宫殿) for models. All the models feel proud when they walk on the catwalk (T型台) at Milan Fashion Week. Zhang Liang is the first Chinese model among them. Zhao Huizhou is the first Chinese woman designer. The organizers invited her to join in such a big event in 2015. Her fashion is full of Chinese culture. Now we find more and more Chinese designers’ names in Milan Fashion Week.
1. Which of the following can be put in the ▲ ?| A．It gets warmer in February. |
| B．It is often sunny and warm in March. |
| C．The weather is pleasant in February and March. |
| D．The other is in September or the early October. |
| A．a week | B．two weeks | C．three weeks | D．about a month |
| A．they look lively | B．they look cute | C．they feel proud | D．they look serious |
| A．Chinese culture | B．fashion sense | C．sense of the times | D．Chinese painting |
6 . Rules are everywhere. When you read in the library, play basketball or drive a car, you have to obey some rules. Rules are important to us. Do you know that you must obey some rules on the plane?
Jeff and his friend Rick go to the UK by plane. He takes the emergency exit seat (靠近紧急出口的座位). He sees a card in his seat.
If you are in an emergency exit seat, read the rules.
You must
•Be at least (至少)15 years old and healthy to give help.
•Be able to speak and read English very well.
You must not
•Take a child (two years old and under).
•Take a pet, like a dog, a bird, etc.
1. ________ is in the emergency exit seat.| A．Jeff’s sister | B．Rick | C．Rick’s son | D．Jeff |
| A．Judy, 16 years old, can’t see or talk. |
| B．Bob, 22 years old, comes from USA. |
| C．Mr. Zhang, 45 years old, speaks only Chinese. |
| D．Tom, 14 years old, takes his 4-year-old brother. |
| A．宠物 | B．手提箱 | C．玩具 | D．电脑 |
| A．on the street | B．in the library | C．on the boat | D．on the plane |
I’m Kate. I come from New York. Now I live in Shanghai. I live in a nice new building in a quiet community. It is very tall. It has twenty floors. There are about eighty families in the building.
My home is on the twelfth floor. We have three bedrooms and a living room. They are big and clean. There are a lot of big trees and beautiful flowers around our building. I like looking out of the window in my room. I can see people walking in the street. They look so small! Behind our building, there are many restaurants, and we can walk there to eat different delicious Chinese food. A sports center is not far from our building. I often play basketball there. My school is next to our building.
I am happy to live in this nice community.
1. Kate lives in a quiet .| A．school | B．garden | C．community | D．park |
| A．Chinese restaurants | B．schools | C．bookstore | D．pools |
| A．by bus | B．on foot | C．by subway | D．by ship |
| Spring has arrived. What comes with it is the feeling of tiredness during the day. This is commonly known as “spring fatigue (春困)”. Let’s take a closer look. Who may have spring fatigue more easily? ●People who like to eat raw (生的) and cold food. ●People who stay up late. |
Biological clock Your biological clock (生物钟) has not been adjusted in accordance with (依照) the seasonal change of day and night. |
Jogging, swimming, ball games and even steam baths can help adjust someone’s metabolism (新陈代谢) and increase blood circulation(循环). This sends more oxygen to the brain and makes you less sleepy. |
| Less blood in the brain In spring, the capillaries (毛细血管) relax. More blood flows to the surface, while less goes to the organs (器官) and brain. |
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1. We are sleepy in spring because ________ .
| A．we need more sleep in spring | B．spring is warmer than winter |
| C．our body has not been prepared well | D．we like sleeping in spring |
| A．People who stay up late. | B．People who eat more food. |
| C．People who like swimming. | D．People who wake up early. |
| A．Eating raw and cold food. | B．Doing more sports and exercise. |
| C．Keeping fighting spring fatigue. | D．Asking your teacher for help. |
| A．Biological clock. | B．Seasonal sleep problem. |
| C．Physical exercise. | D．A healthy problem. |
9 . People celebrate their birthdays in almost every country. They celebrate in different ways. In many countries, people have birthday cakes. In Holland, on their birthday, children give cakes, cookies and candles to their classmates and teachers.
Everyone has his own favorite way of enjoying the birthday. Sarah asks some friends online (在网上). Let’s see their answers.
Sarah: How do you celebrate your birthday?
Li Jie: I eat noodles with my family. In Chinese tradition (传统). It’s a symbol (象征) of long life.
Helen: Eating my favorite food in my favorite restaurant. Then do something exciting. Maybe watching a movie.
Lucy: I do my homework. I have a winter birthday. Sometimes it’s difficult to think of something.
Judy: Playing in the snow. My birthday is 3 days before Christmas.
Ted: I usually invite my friends to my birthday party.
1. In Holland, children ________ on their birthday.| A．write a card | B．give things out |
| C．buy books | D．draw pictures |
| A．China | B．Japan | C．the USA | D．Holland |
| A．November | B．December | C．January | D．February |
| A．with his family | B．in a restaurant |
| C．in a cinema | D．with his friends |
10 . ①Everyone has their favorite food. Think about your favorite food. Do you wonder why your favorite food tastes so good? The answer is about your tongue (舌头) and nose.
②There are some taste buds (味蕾) on your tongue. They give you the sense of taste. How do the taste buds work? In fact, they have many small hairs on them. These small hairs send messages to your brain (大脑), you know whether it is sweet, sour (酸的), bitter (苦的) or salty.
③A person has about 10, 000 taste buds. They keep working all the time when we enjoy our food. The taste buds don’t always stay the same. They are replaced about every two weeks. However, as a person gets older, some of these taste buds don’t get replaced. An older person may only have 5, 000 working taste buds. That’s why some food may taste stronger for you than they do for an older person.
④Besides (除此之外) your tongue, your nose also helps you learn about the taste of food. Sometimes, strong smells can even confuse (使困惑) your sense of taste. Try holding an onion under your nose while eating an apple. The apple must taste terrible.
⑤So the next time you enjoy salty pizza and sweet ice cream, thank your tongue and your nose! Without them, you won’t have any sense of taste at all. Without the sense of taste, life will be boring.
1. How do taste buds send messages to our brains according to the passage? ________| A．By using our noses. | B．By using our teeth. |
| C．By using our tongues. | D．By using the small hairs on them. |
| A．被更新 | B．被创造 | C．被显示 | D．被启动 |
| A．All the old people’s taste buds will get replaced after some time. |
| B．An onion can help make the taste of an apple better. |
| C．Young people and old people may have different ideas on the taste of the same food. |
| D．Our taste buds only work when we eat sweet or spicy food. |
| A．①②；③④⑤ | B．①；②③；④；⑤ |
| C．①②；③；④⑤ | D．①②③；④⑤ |
