1 . The Monkey Buffet Festival (猴子自助餐节) is on the last Monday of November. It is a great day for monkeys in Thailand. The festival has a history of 25 years. People there think monkeys can bring good luck to them. So, to thank monkeys, they have this special festival.
On that day every year, people put lots of fruit, vegetables, cakes and even drinks on the tables outside. They are all for monkeys. Many people come to see the monkeys on that day. During the festival, there are a lot of interesting activities (活动) about monkeys. Young people always dress like monkeys and they sing, dance and play music on the street.
Monkeys always live in groups. Most of them live in the trees. They are good at running and jumping. They eat fruit, vegetables, flowers and birds’ eggs. Monkeys are smart animals. Do you think so?
1. The festival is usually in ________ in Thailand.| A．September | B．December | C．October | D．November |
| A．are cute | B．are smart | C．can work for them | D．can bring good luck |
| A．eat all kinds of food | B．sing and dance | C．play with monkeys | D．run and jump |
| A．chicken | B．bananas | C．eggs | D．apples |
| A．Monkeys Are Smart Animals | B．Monkeys’ Favorite Food |
| C．The Festival for Monkeys | D．Monkeys in Thailand |
2 . People living in big cities are often busy and tired. Many of them would like to spend some relaxing time in small villages. There are lots of great villages in the world. Read and learn about some of the world’s most beautiful villages.
Reine
Reine is a fishing village in Norway. There are only some 300 people living in the village. The village is small, but it sees visitors from all over the world every year. The village is very beautiful. It is near the sea and has mountains around it. There, one can go fishing, biking, or hiking during the day, and spend the night at a Rorbu, a traditional kind of fisherman’s house, or camping out under the stars.
Hani Village
Hani Village is in China’s Yunnan Province. There live more than 800 people. This village lies on a mountain. Around people’s houses are not busy roads but green trees, and there are no noises but birds’ singing. Walking around the village for just a few hours, visitors can enjoy seeing the traditional Hani mushroom houses (蘑菇房) and learn about the life of the Hani people. Also, when visiting, a person cannot miss the village’s famous rice terraces (梯田). They are very beautiful.
Bibury
One of the most beautiful small villages in England is Bibury. The village only has a population of about 600. It sits on the River Coln. Along the river, there are many stone (石头) buildings. These buildings have a long history and show visitors the rich past of this village.
1. Where is the village Reine?| A．It’s in China. | B．It’s in Norway. | C．It’s in the UK. | D．It’s in the USA. |
| A．It sits on a river. | B．It is near the city. |
| C．It has great rice terraces. | D．It has a history of 800 years. |
| A．quiet and small | B．small but noisy | C．quiet and beautiful | D．beautiful but noisy |
| A．rivers | B．mountains | C．stone buildings | D．mushroom houses |
| A．In a guidebook. | B．In a history magazine. | C．In a population report. | D．In a school newspaper. |
3 . The manatee (海牛) is a large and heavy water animal. It has front legs and a strong tail (but no back legs). It looks hairless. The manatee is not pretty to look at. But it is beautiful in its way.
The manatee is large, but it is a graceful (优雅的) swimmer. It moves slowly and uses its tail to swim forward. It is big, but it is a gentle animal. It lives on seagrass and other water plants and that’s why it is called “sea cow”.
The manatee has lungs (肺) to breathe air. Every few minutes, it comes to the top of the water to breathe. This can be dangerous for the manatee. When a boat runs by, the manatee may get hurt or die because of the fast boat. Also, it sometimes gets caught by fishing nets. It is bad for the manatee. Because of these bad things done by people, the manatee is now in danger.
We should learn more about the manatee and how to protect it. The government has made the manatee a protected animal. Scientists are working to help the manatee. Boaters must not be so careless. If everyone helps protect the manatee, then this friendly animal will live in peace.
1. Why is the manatee called “sea cow”?| A．It looks like a cow. | B．It eats grass like a cow. |
| C．It is as strong as a cow. | D．It moves slowly like a cow. |
| A．Coming to the top of the water. | B．Swimming around the water. |
| C．Getting hurt by fishing nets. | D．Looking for food alone. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Why the manatee is in danger. | B．The future life of the manatee. |
| C．The scientific research on the manatee. | D．What we can do to protect the manatee. |
4 . Do you have a house cleaning schedule (计划表)? With a good house cleaning plan, cleaning is much easier for me. Here’s an example of my cleaning plan.
House Cleaning Schedule
In the morning:
◇Make the bed.
◇Clean the glass and sink (水槽) of the bathroom.
◇Put clothes away or put them in the laundry basket (洗衣篮).
◇Put magazines and books on the table or in the bookcase.
In the afternoon:
◆Wash and fold clothes.
◆Do the dishes.
◆Clean up the kitchen.
◆Sweep the floor of the dinning room.
◆Take out the rubbish.
In fact, having a house cleaning plan can help you have more free time. The schedule can clearly show what you need to do. You’ll be more effective (有效的). It can also make sure you won’t forget the things you need to do.
1. After making a schedule, the writer thinks cleaning is ________.| A．difficult | B．necessary | C．easy | D．fun |
| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．six |
| A．Cleaning the bathroom. | B．Putting clothes away. |
| C．Making the bed. | D．Taking out the rubbish. |
| A．Tell your family how to do the cleaning. |
| B．Help you get interested in cleaning. |
| C．Show you clearly the things you need to do. |
| D．Tell you the time to do the cleaning. |
| A．She doesn’t like the housework at all. | B．A house cleaning schedule is very useful. |
| C．It’s not difficult to make a house cleaning schedule. | D．People must make a house cleaning schedule. |
5 . In the school, there are three kinds of bullies (恃强凌弱者); those who call you bad names, those who hit you for fun and those who ask you for money.
If there’s a bully calling you bad names, you’d better tell your friends. If you always stay with your friends, they won’t come near to you. If a bully wants to hit you, run away from him/her!
Some young students want to make a team to fight bullies. But that is not a good idea. And it’s very dangerous. You may get hurt. So it’s best to run away from them. If you are strong enough, you can stop a bully by yourself. But remember to use your head, not only your hands. If you’re not strong enough, you should tell your friends, teachers or your parents.
Bullies usually hurt young students on their way to school or home. You’d better stay with your friends, so they will not have a chance to hurt you.
1. Bullies will not ________.| A．call you bad names | B．hit you for fun | C．ask you for money | D．help you to study |
| A．call the police at once | B．run away from him/her |
| C．fight with him/her | D．make friends with him/her |
| A．Making a team to fight bullies is not a good idea. |
| B．Bullies usually hurt young students in the classroom. |
| C．Use your head, not only your hands. |
| D．There are three kinds of bullies in the school. |
| A．What are school bullies? | B．Why should we stop school bullies? |
| C．How to protect ourselves from school bullies? | D．How to make a team to fight bullies? |
6 . If you have a pet, do you know how to take care of it? Actually, don’t worry. It’s not as difficult as most people think. You can do it if you follow these ideas.
Food
☆You need to be sure that you know when and what to feed your new pet.
☆Most animals need to be fed once or twice a day. Sometimes baby animals need to be fed more.
☆ Don’t give chocolate to your pet because it can make most animals sick.
Water
☆ Make sure that your pet has enough clean, fresh water. Make sure that you change the water twice a day.
☆ If your pet is a fish or a turtle, be sure to clean the tank at least once a week.
Exercise
☆ Pets, like dogs, need plenty of exercise. It helps them to keep healthy and happy. Don’t forget to take them for a walk. Play with your dog every day. The exercise is good for you, too.
1. How often should you clean the tank if you keep a fish?| A．Less than once a week. | B．At least once a week. |
| C．Once a month. | D．Once a year. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Most people think it’s easy to look after a pet. |
| B．You need to exercise to look after a pet. |
| C．Clean and fresh water is important to pets. |
| D．We needn’t take pet dogs out for a walk. |
| A．Right Food for Pets | B．The Importance of Water |
| C．Exercise and Health | D．How to Look After Pets |
7 . Round eyes, round head, round ears, round body! What is this lovely little animal? He looks like a bear. But he is not a bear. He’s a KOALA.
People in Australia love koalas and take care of them. They have set up places for them to live safely. No one can kill them for their pretty fur (毛皮). When a koala is born, he has no fur. And he is not as big as your little toe (脚趾)! The mother koala has a pocket in the front of her body. The baby koala goes into this warm pocket. There he stays for six months.
The koala could not live without a special kind of tree. The tree gives him both his home and his food. For most of the day the koala sleeps in the tree.
At night the koala looks for food. He may go miles to find it. He only likes the bark (树皮) and the leaves of the tree. He eats nothing else. And he eats more than two pounds each night!
How lovely the koalas really are!
1. People in Australia ________.| A．put koalas in the trees |
| B．keep koalas in their homes |
| C．set up places for koalas to live safely |
| D．raise baby koalas in their pockets |
| A．for six days | B．for six months | C．for a night | D．all his life |
| A．very big | B．as big as your little toe |
| C．smaller than your little toe | D．bigger than your little toe |
| A．they eat the fruit on the tree |
| B．they have to keep cool under the tree |
| C．they live in the tree and get food from it |
| D．they stay in the tree all the time |
| A．Lovely koalas in Australia. |
| B．How people in Australia protect koalas. |
| C．Koalas could not live without a special kind of tree. |
| D．The way mother koalas take care of their babies. |
8 . What should we do if one of our classmates suddenly falls ill or gets hurt? Here are some steps you should follow. But always remember to look for medical care after first aid (急救) if the wound is serious.
Broken bones：Take away clothing from the wound. Use an ice pack. Don’t move the hurt body part while waiting for the doctor to arrive.
Animal bites (咬伤)：Wash the bite area with soap and water. Pack the wound with a clean cloth if it is bleeding. If the bleeding has stopped, cover the area with a bandage and take the person to the hospital. Make sure you remember what kind of animal it is, so the doctor can find the right way to treat him or her at once.
Fainting (昏厥)：Have him or her lie with feet lifted a little. Don’t move the body if you think there might be wounds from the fall. Make sure he or she can breathe and let in fresh air. Clean the person’s face with a cool cloth.
Nosebleeds：Have the person sit up with his or her head tilted (倾斜) forward a little. Do not have the person tilt his or her head back because this may cause heavy breathing or coughing. Pinch (捏) the lower part of the nose for at least 10 minutes.
1. What should we do first when an animal bite happens?| A．Put an ice pack on the wound. |
| B．Wash the bite area with soap and water. |
| C．Try to stop the bleeding with a clean cloth. |
| D．Take the hurt person to the hospital. |
| A．broken bones and animal bites | B．animal bites and nosebleeds |
| C．broken bones and fainting | D．fainting and nose |
| A．5 | B．4 | C．3 | D．2 |
| A．Don’t let his head tilt back. |
| B．Let his head tilt forward a little. |
| C．Let him sit up. |
| D．Pinch his nose for less than 10 minutes. |
| A．Lifestyle. | B．Health. | C．Sports. | D．Education. |
9 . It is not very easy to last a friendship with someone you cannot see or feel. This is the main problem that the Internet friendship faces. Without the real communication, it is very difficult to form a friendship that would last forever. And the chances of cheat are very high in an Internet friendship. So while making friends on the Internet, one has to be very careful and follow certain precautions (防范). There are some suggestions followed if you are going for online friendship.
Tips for online friendship：
★Do not disclose (透露) personal information to unknown people on the Internet, such as your telephone number, address, location, the jobs of your parents and the credit card number. If you feel you are cheated, telephone the police at once.
★Disconnect (断开) the line if you feel the person is trying to know something important about your personal life.
★Do not disclose anything about your friends or relatives or other family members.
★Do not exchange photographs of yours or any family member on the Internet.
★Do not go to meet a person you have just met on the Internet. Consult elder people or someone who is experienced if you have to go, and take someone reliable (可信的) with you.
1. Making a true friend on the Internet is ________.| A．easy | B．boring | C．necessary | D．difficult |
| A．disclose your personal information |
| B．disconnect the line at once |
| C．exchange personal information |
| D．go to fight with him |
| A．To go for advice. | B．To believe. |
| C．To attack. | D．To search for. |
| A．Some ways to learn English well. |
| B．Some tips for online friendship. |
| C．Some ways to get good grades. |
| D．Some tips for spending free time. |
10 . Most American children eat potatoes. But many children don’t know what part of the potato is the best for food. Take a knife and cut from the middle of the potato a piece as thin as paper. Hold the piece between your eyes and light. You’ll see that the potato has skin (皮), an outside rim (边缘) and an inside part. The outside rim which is right under the skin of the potato, is the most valuable (有价值的) part of all. But this is often thrown away with the skin. Even the skin itself is better for food than the inside. When eating a cooked potato, if you choose the inside and leave the outside, you are throwing the best part of it. If you can’t eat the whole potato, eating the outside rim and leaving the inside will do.
1. What is the best part of a potato?| A．The outside rim. | B．The inside part. |
| C．The middle. | D．The skin. |
| A．not good at all | B．better than the inside part |
| C．better than the outside rim | D．as good as the outside rim |
| A．How to cook them. | B．How to plant them. |
| C．How to cut them. | D．How to eat them. |
