1 . We all know that many people like to go to the café (咖啡馆) and drink some coffee there. They can talk with other people and listen to music when drinking coffee. However, the “silent(沉默的) cafes” are very popular in Tokyo, Japan these days. A young woman sits alone (单独地) in a café. She is drinking coffee and reading a book. After a while, she writes some words on the notebook and then she shows it to the waiter. It says “Where is the toilet (厕所), please?” We can see many “silent cafes” in Tokyo. They look the same as other cafes. But people in “silent cafes” can’t speak.
They can only talk with each other by writing on the notebook. The “silent cafes” are very popular in Tokyo, because some people there are under too much pressure of work, and they need a place to relax themselves. They want to stay alone for some time, so they like to go to the “silent cafes”.
1. How do people in the “silent cafes” talk with each other?| A．By talking with other people quietly. | B．By writing words on a notebook. |
| C．By talking on the phone. | D．By drawing pictures on the paper. |
| A．热情 | B．压力 | C．娱乐 | D．性质 |
| A．Because the coffee there is very cheap. |
| B．Because they can get many notebooks there. |
| C．Because they can stay alone and relax there. |
| D．Because the “silent cafes” are very nice. |
| A．tell us something about the “silent cafes” |
| B．tell us a good way to relax ourselves |
| C．ask us to drink coffee in the “silent cafes” |
| D．tell us a story about a young woman |
| A．The silent cafe | B．Coffee |
| C．People need to relax | D．The silent woman. |
2 . People of Sommaroy, an island in northern Norway where the sun doesn’t set for a full 69 days during the summer, want to make timekeeping obsolete, making this island the world’s first time-free zone.
On this island, the sun doesn’t rise from November to January. The people of Sommaroy try to make the most of summer, when the sun stays up in the sky from May 18 right through to July 26. During this time, it’s common to see people doing all kinds of things at late hours of the “night”—like doing the household chores, swimming or playing ball games in their yards.
Now the people of Sommaroy want to officially declare (宣布) their island is a time-free zone. It may seem like a joke, but locals are taking it seriously, and it’s true that Sommaroy has received a tourism boost (增长) after the plan was announced. Islanders gathered at a town hall meeting to sign a petition (请愿书) for a time free-zone on June 13, 2019. Islanders of Sommaroy plan to make school and working hours more flexible (灵活的). Fishing and tourism are the main industries on this island with a population of little more than 300 people.
When visitors cross the bridge to the island from the mainland, they aren’t greeted with love locks like on similar bridges worldwide. The bridge is covered with watches, as people prepare for entry to the land where time is forgotten.
In the meantime, the people of Sommaroy have a full five weeks of daylight before a sunset, pinks their sky once more. It’s time to put away those clocks.
1. The underlined word “obsolete” in the passage probably means ________.| A．延长的 | B．及时的 | C．废弃的 | D．停止的 |
| A．It is a touristy island in northern Norway. |
| B．Fishing may come to our mind when we think of its industries. |
| C．It has a population of little more than 300 people. |
| D．Its summer lasts from November to January there. |
| A．be free of traditional school and working hours |
| B．spend more time catching fish on the ocean |
| C．receive more tourists from all over the world |
| D．do the household chores, swim or play ball games even at night |
| A．Their watches don’t work in Sommaroy. |
| B．They want to forget time and enjoy their trip. |
| C．They find no place to buy love locks on the island. |
| D．They have to do so according to the local law. |
| A．Sommaroy wants to be the world’s first time-free zone. |
| B．Sommaroy’s plan to attract more tourists. |
| C．Sommaroy’s plan to make a change to its tourism. |
| D．The traditional life of the people in Sommaroy. |
3 . The 2021 Henan Spring Festival Gala appeared on Wednesday evening. Since Thursday, a video of the dance show “Night Banquet in Palace of Tang Dynasty《唐宫夜宴》” caused a hot discussion. On the first day of the lunar New Year, the program has been viewed 10 million times on Sina Weibo.
According to Chen Lei, the director of the show, “We hope the 2021 Spring Festival gala can give everyone more joy and warmth,” Chen said. “We used 5G and AR technology to connect virtual (虚拟) scenes with a real place, bringing singing and dancing into a museum setting and creating a feeling of a wonderful night in the museum.”
People have been drawn into learning more about traditional culture after watching the Henan Spring Festival Gala because of this show. Chen said that after enjoying the gala, netizens (网友) said that they would like to go to visit the Henan Provincial Museum and that made him filled with a sense of pride. “We have done a little bit to the revival (复兴) of traditional culture,” he said.
A netizen named @kenanyis said that the program really “brought our national treasure back to life. After watching it, I really want to go to the Henan Provincial Museum,” Another netizen named @aichiyu said that it was amazing how popular the show was after being replayed millions of times!
1. What do you know about the dance show “Night Banquet in Palace of Tang Dynasty”?| A．It is difficult to understand. |
| B．It is popular with people. |
| C．It is enjoyed only by some people. |
| D．It can only be seen on Sina Weibo. |
| A．works in a museum |
| B．is an expert in modern technology |
| C．got a big prize for the play in the year of 2020 |
| D．directed “Night Banquet in Palace of Tang Dynasty” |
| A．The program used 5G and AR technology to connect virtual scenes with a real place. |
| B．Because of this show, people have been drawn into learning more about traditional culture. |
| C．Netizens said they had done a little bit to the revival of traditional culture. |
| D．After watching this program, some people want to go to the Henan Provincial Museum. |
Hey, doctor. I’m a boy. My problem is that I’m very short. I feel so sad about it. In school no child is interested in talking to me. And I get bad grades. What should I do? |
Hi, boy! No one is perfect. Don’t be sad because of your shortcoming. Maybe you are not tall, but it doesn’t mean anything about who you are or how you should live your life. Why don’t you talk to your parents about your feelings? I think they will help you. As for your studies, there are many ways to improve, such as doing some reading every day, asking the teachers for help, and getting more sleep. To your friendship, I’m so sorry you feel no one is interested in talking to you. I’m sure there are children who would love to get to know you. Why don’t you start conversations with others nicely first? Good luck and I hope this helps! |
| A．Because he is short. | B．Because he is shy. |
| C．Because he is poor. | D．Because he is fat. |
| A．强项 | B．业绩 | C．缺点 | D．技能 |
| A．His friends. | B．His parents. | C．His teachers. | D．His cousins. |
| A．Go to a doctor. | B．Spend less time on his studies. |
| C．Talk to others nicely first. | D．Live a quiet life. |
| A．He doesn’t like sports. | B．He always succeeds in his exams. |
| C．He doesn’t get on with his family. | D．He wants to make friends. |
5 . Festivals and holidays are important for people all around the world. They show different cultures. Here are some famous festivals and holidays in some countries.
St Patrick’ s Day | |
| St. Patrick’ Day is on March the seventeenth. It is a big festival in the United States. People wear green clothes on St. Patrick’s Day. In some places, they even make the river green. |
Children’s Day | |
| On May the fifth, Japanese celebrate their Children’s Day. It is a national holiday in Japan. Outside their homes, families fly kites that look like fish. |
Canadian Thanksgiving | |
| In Canada, Thanksgiving is in October — the second Monday in October. Canadian Thanksgiving is a time for families to get together for a big dinner. |
St. Lucia’s Day | |
| St. Lucia’s Day is a holiday in Sweden. It is in December. St. Lucia’s Day is a day to bring light into the house. Little girls put candies on their heads. |
| A．Three | B．Four | C．Five | D．Six |
| A．Green. | B．White. | C．Red. | D．Yellow. |
| A．America | B．Sweden | C．Japan | D．Canada |
| A．December | B．October | C．May | D．March |
| A．Make the river green. |
| B．Fly kites. |
| C．Put candles on their heads. |
| D．Have a biggest dinner. |
6 . Look at the room! This is Jim and Tom’s room. It’s big but untidy. A big bed, a desk and a bookcase are in it. Their shoes are under the bed. A computer is on the desk. Their books are in the bookcase, on the desk, on the bed and on the sofa. Tom’s keys are on the computer and Jim’s schoolbag is on the floor(地板). Their pencil boxes are on the floor, too. They always ask their mother, “Where is my pen? Where is my book? Where are my model cars?”
Do you think they are tidy?
1. Jim and Tom’s room is ________.| A．tidy | B．big | C．not tidy | D．B and C |
| A．in the bookcase | B．under the bed | C．on the bed | D．on the desk |
| A．There is a big bed, a desk, and a bookcase in the room. |
| B．The school things are here and there.(到处) |
| C．Tom’s keys are on the computer and the computer is on the desk. |
| D．They can always find their things easily(容易地). |
7 . As we all know, learning a foreign language well is very important for us. Here is some advice to help you learn a foreign language.
◆ Spend the time
The more time you spend, the faster you’ll learn the language. This doesn’t mean sitting in class looking out of the window, nor listening to other students who don’t speak well, nor getting explanations in your own language about how the language works. This means spending time on things that are connected to the language you’re learning.
◆ Listen and read every day
Listen and read things that you like, things that you can mostly understand, or even partly understand. If you keep listening and reading, you’ll get used to the language. One hour of listening or reading is more effective than many hours of class time.
◆ Pay attention to words and phrases
Remember words as many as you can, because you’ll need lots of them. Start to notice words and how they come together as phrases. Learn these words and phrases through your listening and reading. Read online and use online dictionaries. Step by step you’ll be able to use them.
◆ Be responsible for your own learning
Don’t wait for someone else to show you the language or to tell you what to do. Discover the language by yourself, like a child growing up.
◆ Relax and enjoy yourself
Don’t worry about what you can’t remember, or can’t yet understand, or can’t yet say. The language will become clearer in your brain step by step. So enjoy it.
1. You’ll get used to the foreign language if you keep ___________.| A．listening and writing | B．reading and listening |
| C．listening to your own language | D．listening to people who don’t speak well |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．独立的 | B．快乐的 | C．迅速的 | D．有效的 |
| A．Wait for the teacher to tell you what to do next. |
| B．Learn words and phrases when reading and listening. |
| C．Don’t worry too much and enjoy learning the language. |
| D．Spend time on the language you are learning. |
| A．ways to spend your time | B．ways to relax at school |
| C．how to learn a foreign language | D．how to create a new language |
8 . Perhaps you’ve seen the English letters “WC” in your city. They show public toilets. But do you know it is far from elegant(优雅的)English? In fact, foreigners from English-speaking countries seldom use the letters.
Workers in our city are changing “WC” signs all over the city. The government is spending much money changing all the bad English on signs and restaurant menus. Many other places in China are following our steps.
“WC, or water closet, is old-fashioned English. It sounds dirty to me,” says Charlie Shifflet, a young man from the US. The old sign will become “Gents/Men” and “Ladies/Women”.
“I see lots of poor English in everyday life, and not only on signs,” he says. “I know what they mean. But they are Chinglish, not real English. For example, when someone says to me ‘My hometown is Henan Province’, I know he should say: ‘My hometown is in Henan Province’. ‘Hometown’ is a smaller place in a province.” The common mistakes he picked up include “Not Entry”, which should be “No Entry”, “Direction of Airport” should be changed to “To the Airport”. And it is “room rate”, not “room price”. And remember to “Keep off the grass”, rather than “Care of the green”.
1. What does the writer think of the use of “WC”?| A．He thinks it elegant English. |
| B．He doesn’t think it proper for a sign. |
| C．He doesn’t think it means water closet. |
| D．He doesn’t think it old-fashioned English. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．who uses Chinglish signs | B．examples of Chinglish |
| C．where Chinglish signs are | D．why there are so many Chinglish signs |
9 . Shenzhen’s Quiet Buses
Some people like to play with their cell phones while waiting for the bus. But people in Shenzhen might miss their bus if they don’t pay attention. Shenzhen now has 16,000 electric buses. It is the world’s first fully electric bus fleet (车队). The buses are very quiet, since they run on electricity. The loudest sound they make is the “beep, beep” of their door opening. They are also good for the environment.
Truth about Plastic
Can using less plastic help us protect the Earth? In fact, using less plastic could be bad for the environment in some ways, according to British scientists. Many factories make things that take the place of plastic, such as metal and glass. But making these things may use more energy and make more greenhouse gases (气体). Scientists aren’t sure if they are better for the environment.
Friendly Biking
Can a pair of gloves help you communicate during biking? A new kind of gloves from the UK can do this. There is a smiley face on the gloves. When riders want to cross the road or turn, they can just wave their hands. People can see the smiley face in their palm (手掌) or hand back. Bikers and drivers sometimes get angry on the road. These gloves can help us show respect and be friendly to others.
1. Why might people in Shenzhen miss their bus if they don’t pay attention?| A．Because they are always late. | B．Because electric buses are too fast. |
| C．Because electric buses are very quiet. | D．Because the buses often arrive earlier. |
| A．could help save more energy | B．could be bad for environment |
| C．can’t be good for environment | D．could make fewer greenhouse gases |
| A．It can help protect the environment. |
| B．The smiley face can take the place of traffic lights. |
| C．It stops the cars when riders cross the road or turn. |
| D．The smiley face can make people on the road friendly. |
10 . Anne and Joseph are talking about an interesting question. Why do some people change (改换) their names? Hanna changed her name to Anne because she thought it would be easy to remember. On the other hand, Joseph is thinking about changing his name, because he wants to be cool.
People have a lot of reasons (原因) for changing their names. Movie stars, singers, sportsmen often change their names because they want their names that are different, or that have special sounds. They also chose the “new name” for good luck.
Some people have another reason for changing their names. They have moved to a new country and want to use a name that is usual there. For example, Rasheed Shyyab from Turkey changed his name to Ran Shide when he moved to China. He used Ran at his job and at school. For some people, using different names makes life easier in their new countries.
In many countries, a woman changes her family name to her husband’s after she gets married (结婚). But today, many women are keeping their own family names. Sometimes, women use their own names in some situations (情况) and their husband’s in other situations.
1. Hanna changes her name to Anne because “Hanna” is ________ for people to remember.| A．hard | B．easy | C．unusual | D．fast |
| A．have strange sound | B．be the same as others’ |
| C．have no meaning | D．bring them good luck |
| A．the importance of changing names | B．the reasons of changing names |
| C．who always changes his name | D．when we change our names |
