1 . The world is a beautiful place in our eyes． But does it look the same through the eyes of animals？

Dogs can't see as many colors as we can．They can see blues， browns and yellows． They have fewer color detecting cells（色彩感知细胞）than humans do．

Spiders have eight pairs of eyes They can see more colors than humans． They can see ultraviolet light（紫外线）．So they see things clearer than we do，Rats can move one eye in different directions while the other eye stops moving． It is to see their enemies better． They can't see many colors． It' s not necessary because they mainly come out at night， They are good at seeing bright light．

Horses have eyes on either side of their head．So they see wider than humans． They have a blind spot（盲点）in front of their nose．They can't see as many colors as humans do． They can see greens and blues，but most of the time they see grays．

1. What colors can dogs see？（不超过9个词）_____
2. How many eyes does a spider have？（不超过8个词）_____
3. When do rats mainly come out？（不超过8个词）_____
4. Why do horses see wider than humans？（不超过12 个词）_____
5. Which topic is better "World through animals' eyes" or "Different kinds of animals"？（不超过8个词）_____

2 . There are long rivers, and there are famous rivers. The Nile is the world’s longest and most famous river. It runs 6, 650 kilometers. Crocodiles and hippos live in its waters. Pyramids built by ancient Egyptians rise along its banks.

The main branch of the Nile, the White Nile, starts just above Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest fresh — water lake, in east central Africa. Then it flows to the north. At Sudan’s capital, another great river called the Blue Nile joins the White Nile. Together, they form one very powerful river. Then it goes through Egypt’s famous Nile Valley before reaching the Mediterranean Sea.

Ancient Egypt, the first great African civilization(文明), started along the banks of the Nile more than 5,000 years ago. Ancient Egypt ruled the Nile Valley for thousands of years. Great pyramids and temples were built on the banks and we can still visit them today.

阅读短文，填表格，每空一词。

The Nile — the longest and most famous river in the world
Where does the Nile flow?	The White Nile is the main branch of the Nile. It starts above Lake Victoria and then     1    to the north. The Blue Nile joins the White Nile at the     2     of Sudan. They form a powerful river. Then the Nile goes through the Nile Valley. Finally it     3    the Mediterranean Sea.
The Nile's long and rich banks.	Ancient Egypt started along the banks of the Nile more than 5,000 years ago. Its people built pyramids and temples we can still visit today. Every year the Nile flooded its banks. The floodwaters covered the banks with a rich soil. Rich farmland    4     this ancient civilization great. The Nile made a perfect highway for boats. To go south, boaters put up sails to catch the wind. To go north, they took the sails down. Ancient people     5     and sold goods along the river for hundreds of miles.

3 . You might think the largest library in the world would be in Europe. But it isn't. It's in Washington, D. C. It's called the Library of Congress.

President John Adams started the library in 1800 for members of Congress. He wanted them to be able to read books about law. The first 740 books were bought in England. They were simply set up in the room where Congress met. Then Thomas Jefferson sold Congress may of his own books. He felt Congress should have books on all subjects, not just on law. This idea changed the library fundamentally.

The library grew and grew. Now it covers acres of land. It has 20 million books as well as scores of pictures, movies, globes and machines. Experts in every field work there. Hundreds of people call every day with all kinds of questions. Many of them get answers right over the phone.

The library is a huge storehouse. Thomas Edison's first movie and Harry Houdini's magic books reside there. And it is the proud owner of the world's best collection of comic books.

The     1     Library in the World
Location of the library	The largest library in the world is not in     2     . In fact, It's in Washington, D.C. of the USA.
Purpose of the library	The library was started by President John Adams in 1800. He wanted the members of Congress to be able to read books about     3    .
Area of the library	The library has     4     larger and larger. Now it covers acres of land.
5    of the library	It has 20 million books as well as scores of pictures, movies, globes and machines. Thomas Edison's first movie and Harry Houdini's magic books are also collected there.

4 . 阅读短文，根据文章内容，完成下列表格。每空一词。
     Some etiquette（礼仪）in modern life

Do you often use a cell phone? Do you take the subway to school every day? These items make our modern life easier. But do you know how we should behave properly while using them? The following suggestions might be helpful.

For cell phone users

◆Keep your voice down when you make a phone call in public. Shouting on the phone may make others feel uncomfortable. And you’d better not use it during an appointment（约会）.

◆Stop sending messages or playing games with your cell phone at a dinner or a party. It’s a good time to communicate（交流）with your family and friends.

◆Don’t make or answer a call while driving. It is not only very dangerous for both you and your passengers but also against the law.

For subway passengers

◆You are supposed to wait in line while buying tickets and getting on the subway.

◆You’re not allowed to eat, drink or smoke on the subway train. The smell and noise may trouble others. It’s our duty to keep the train clean and tidy. Besides, smoking is bad for health.

◆ You can’t take pets on the train. As we all know, animals may spread diseases（传播疾病）and get the train dirty.

◆ You’d better not lie across the subway seats even if the train isn’t crowded. Offering your seat to someone who needs it is regarded as good manners.

Items	What we should do	What we shouldn’t do
Cell phoneusers	Keep your     1    down in public	● Don’t send messages or play games at a dinner or a party. ● Don’t make or answer a     2    while driving.
Subway passengers	● Wait in line ●Keep the train clean and     3     ●Offer your seat to someone who needs it.	● Don’t eat, drink or     4    on the   train. ●Don’t take     5    on the train. ● Don’t lie across the subway seats.

5 . 阅读短文，根据文章内容，完成下列表格。每空一词。

Stop Smoking Now——We Can Help!

In most US cities and towns, there are local organizations to help people stop smoking. One of the most popular and successful organizations is California Smokers’Helpline.Here is a page from one of their leaflets(传单).

When you really want a cigarette(香烟)——try the three Ds:

1. Delay: Look at your watch and wait for a couple of minutes. If you can wait two minutes, you won't want to smoke.

2. Drink something: If you drink water or some other drinks, you will reduce the need to have something in your mouth.

3. Deep breathing（呼吸）: Take a deep and slow breath. Count to five when your lungs are full. Then breathe out slowly. Repeat several times.

And here are some ideas from Florida Anti—smoking Club to help people to give up smoking:

1. Make a plan: Make a list of friends who smoke and places where you smoke. Don't see those people and don't go to those places!

2. Keep busy: Instead of smoking, make a phone call, take a short walk, or talk with a friend.

3. Develop new interests: Exercise—walking, biking, jogging, swimming or taking a music class——helps you to forget about cigarettes.

Set a date and act at once to give up smoking for your own good.

Passage Outline（概要）	Supporting Details
Organizations to help stop smoking	There are local organizations to help stop smoking.Among them are California Smoker’s Helpline and Florida Anti—smoking    1    .
Ds to help stop smoking	Delay your action.Delay for more than two minutes,and you'll probably give up the desire to smoke.     2    something. Drink water or something else,and you can reduce the need to smoke. Deep breathing. Take a deep breath slowly, count to five, and then breathe out.
3    to help give up smoking	Make a plan to avoid meeting the friends who smoke and don't go to the places where you smoke. Keep     4    doing something instead of smoking. Develop your interests to help you forget about cigarettes.
Advice to smokers	For your own good, you 'd' better set a date and     5    at once to give up smoking.

6 . Do you want to be a good student? If you do, here are some ideas.

First, take notes in the class. If you can't follow your teacher, put up your hand and ask questions. You'll learn a lot by asking. Don't copy notes or talk to friends in class.

Second, do your homework carefully. Homework can help you review（复习）your lessons. You can find some questions when you are doing your homework. This is also an important part of your study. Remember that homework can also help you have a good habit of study.                                                         

Third, make good plans. Take all the things you need with you to class, such as books, pens, pencils and homework. Have a folder（文件夹）for each subject. Put your maths papers in your maths folder, and put your history papers in your history folder.

Last, start to read more. It is not bad. You can learn more words by reading.

任务型阅读：根据短文内容，填写下列表格，每格只填一词。

There are     1    ways about how to be a good student
Take   notes	Put up your hand and ask questions. Don't     2     notes or talk to friends in class.
Do homework carefully	Homework    3     you review. Find some questions when you are doing the homework. Homework can help us have good     4     of study.
Make good plans	Take things you need with you to class. Keep a folder for each subject.
Read more	It is     5     for you to learn more words.

7 . Nowadays, many people in China and Japan are racing against time. They put a lot of value in “being on time”. However, in some countries of the world, people have different opinions on “being on time”.

Germany

Thanks to its industrial past, in Germany you are expected to arrive at least ten minutes earlier for any planned meeting.

In Germany, being on time is risky enough because your hosts will probably already be there waiting, wondering how on earth you could be so stupid. What will you do if anything unexpected happens, like heavy traffic or a sudden rain? So remember to arrive early in Germany.

Saudi Arabia

Some countries care little about time and Saudi Arabia is one of them. It’s because of their long history of desert living where time is not the first thing to think about. It could be that it’s too hot to do anything on time. So don’t expect them to be on time. Moreover, looking at your watch during an event is even considered as bad manners. So don’t get angry with them, either.

Ghana

Most meeting times can be changed, even if an exact time is given, Ghanaians are very relaxed and easygoing. They think that if everyone is late, then no one is late. After all, what can’t be done today can get done tomorrow. If you find it difficult to deal with, prepare to be unhappy. Otherwise, sit back enjoy the ride. Refuse and ignore it.

Russia

Patience is considered a very important quality in Russian culture but being on time is not. When doing business in Russia, do be on time. Otherwise, it will be considered disrespectful. But Russians won’t hold themselves to the same standard. So, again, patience can be key.

How differently people consider “being on time” in different countries.
1	Different opinions on “being on time”
China and Japan	Both Chinese and Japanese think it valuable to be on time.
Germany	Hosts expect you to arrive early for any planned meeting because of the influence of their industrial past. You are thought to be stupid     2     you arrive at least ten minutes earlier.
Saudi Arabia	Time is not the first thing for people living in the desert to consider. Looking at your watch during an event is considered to be     3    .
Ghana	Ghanaians think that if everyone is late, then nobody is late. Most meeting times can be changed. You might be unhappy if you can’t     4     it.
Russia	Be patient in Russia because it’s very important quality in its culture. While doing business in Russia, you should be on time, though Russians are not strict with     5     in it.

8 . Today more and more people want to live in big cities, but what can be done to help them live in crowded cities like Tokyo? Many architects( 建 筑 师 ) are looking for ways to solve this problem. 25-year-old Haseef Rafiei has caught the world’s attention because of his special skyscraper concept(摩天大楼概 念)—“Pod Vending Machine” skyscraper.

Haseef comes from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is now a student of Manchester School of Architecture. He got his idea form a trip to Japan. He noticed vending machines are popular in Japan. He said, “Vending machines make buying easy and interesting.” After seeing vending machines have made such a difference to people’s lives, Haseef thought, “Why not build skyscrapers that act the same way?”

Haseef’s “Pod Vending Machine” skyscraper can act as a home vending machine. If people want to buy houses in the skyscraper, they can choose the types of pods(吊舱) they’d like to live in and what the inside of the pods looks like. Then the large 3D printer at the top of skyscraper can get the pods printed and then cranes ( 起 重 机 ) can get the pods placed. A smart system inside the skyscraper decides the best place for every pod. If a person doesn’t want to live in his pod any more, the pod will be returned to the 3D printer to get recycled. How amazing it is!

1. 判断正误（“T”表示正确，“F”表示错误）；
A 3D printer at the top of the “Pod Vending Machine”skyscraper can help people print the pods they choose.
2. 完成句子
Haseef said that vending machines________.
3. 简略回答问题: Why has Haseef Rafiei caught the world’s attention?
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4. 找出并写下第三段的主题句；
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5. 将文中画线句子译成汉语。
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9 . Panda is the name of an Asian animal. A panda is a large, black and white bear-like animal. It belongs to bear family. It lives in bamboo forests on upper mountain slopes（斜坡） of south-western China.

The giant panda has a white body with black legs and a broad band across the shoulders. It has a large round head, small black ears and a white face with a black patch（斑） around each eye. The panda grows from 1 meter to 1.5 meters tall and has a short tail. Most weigh from 90 to 136 kilos. Giant pandas are like bears in shape and size in the slow clumsy（笨拙） they walk. Like bears they can stand up on their hind legs. The female gives birth to one or two baby pandas once a year.

A giant panda eats mainly bamboo shoots. Though it eats other plants as well. A giant panda may eat as much as 9 kilos of food a day.

Living area	The mountain of ① China
Subject of animal	The    ② family
Height of panda : 1 to ③ meters	④ of panda: One hundred kilos more or less
Main food to survival	⑤ shoots

1. ①_____________
2. ②_____________
3. ③_____________
4. ④_____________
5. ⑤_____________

10 . When we say someone is in a blue mood, it means he or she is unhappy or sad. Are you feeling a little blue? Here are some fast and easy ways to cheer you up.

Exercise

When you exercise, your brain gives out a chemical called Endorphin (内啡肽). This chemical makes you feel happy. That is why exercise is good for you.

Have a talk

If something or somebody is troubling you, don’t quarrel with other people to relax yourself. It is a good idea to have a heart-to-heart talk with a friend or a family member. Tell (A)them your feelings. A chat is a useful way to make you feel better.

Have some hobbies

For example, playing pop music, drawing something or listening to your favorite music will make you smile. Act like an artist. Draw, paint or make something. Being active and creative makes you feel more satisfied and less nervous.

Laugh more

(B) 笑是改善你心情的最好方法。Children laugh about 400 times a day. Adults only laugh about 20 times a day. What happen? Experts say if we laugh more, we will be happier and healthier.

Think positively

Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful scene or a time. (C)Never think about anything terrible that you can’t change. What’s more, leave your flat and go outside. Sun and fresh air are good for you. Be a kid for a day. Play games, watch comedy movies or read jokes online.

1. (A)处画线单词“them”指代 ____________ （用英文回答）
2. 根据短文内容回答问题。
How does being active and creative make you feel?
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3. 将(B)处画线句子翻译成英文。
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4. 将(C)处画线句子翻译成中文。
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5. 给该文段拟一个标题。
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