1 . 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答下面的问题。   

Winter is coming. How about taking a trip to Harbin in northern China? A lot of people go to Harbin to enjoy the world of ice and snow there. There is even an Ice and Snow Festival. It is usually held from December to next February. You can’t miss thousands of great ice sculptures (雕塑) of buildings, animals and so on. Remember to wear warm clothes and shoes when you visit the Ice and Snow World. People like to have a taste of the food in Harbin. Visitors like to try dumplings, Madier ice cream, Hongchang (smoked red sausages) and Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork). And among them, visitors like Madier ice cream best because having a bite of Madier ice cream at the temperature of -25℃ is an interesting and unforgettable experience. People say it’s very cold in Harbin, but I think it’s great fun. Harbin has many ski resorts (度假胜地) and snowboarding parks. Among the outdoor activities, people love to enjoy snowboarding and skiing there. Ice skating is very fun on the icy lakes and rivers. These activities give us a chance to enjoy the winter wonderland.

1. Where is Harbin?
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2. When is the Ice and Snow Festival?
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3. What’s visitors’ favorite food?
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4. Do people love the food and winter activities in Harbin?
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5. What outdoor activities can people do to enjoy themselves according to the passage?
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2 . 根据短文内容完成表格，每空限填一词。

We all know that reading books builds a bridge between our life and the unknown world. In our country, people read books at any time. They enjoy reading books even when they’re on a break at the beach, or relaxing from a hike. Good reading habits lead you to a lifelong love of books. Here are some tips on how to develop good reading habits.

Choose the books which suit you. In most middle schools, teachers give students a reading list every few weeks. Most books are easy to read, like youth novels. The students themselves can also buy books which they’re interested in or the best-selling books.

Reading in short periods. 15 minutes after getting to school, 15 minutes while waiting for friends, 15 minutes before going to sleep. Then you can read books for about five hours every week in total.

Talk about your reading with your family or friends. This helps you have a better understanding.

How to     1     good reading habits
What to read	1. Read the books which     2     recommend(推荐). 2. Read the books that you’re interested in. 3. Read the books which can be the best-selling.
3     to read	1. Read after getting to school. 2. Read while waiting for friends. 3. Read before going to sleep. The     4     time for reading is about five hours every week.
Who to talk with	Talk about your reading with your family or friends. This helps you     5     better.

3 . 阅读短文，根据文章内容，完成表格。每空一词。

Many people think if you turn off your TV, your life will be colorful. You should not watch too much TV. It’s not good for you. Firstly, it’s bad for your study. You spend too much time on TV. You can’t do well in school. Secondly, it’s bad for your health. You do not exercise. You may get fat. Your eyesight(视力) is getting worse. Some of you have to wear glasses. Thirdly, it’s bad for your family life. Your family are watching TV. You don’t talk with each other. Lastly, some TV programmes(节目) are not good for you. You may learn bad things from them.

Turn off your TV for a week. Maybe you can find something fun to do. May be you can read books, learn to swim or paint pictures, and you can also enjoy music in your free time. Would you like to have a try?

Don’t     1     Too Much TV
Study	You can’t do well in school.
Health	You do not     2    . You may get fat and wear glasses.
Family life	Family members do not     3     with each other.
Bad TV programmes	You may learn bad things from them.
Something     4     to do	You can read books, learn to swim, paint pictures and enjoy     5     to music.

4 . Xi’an celebrated the first-ever China Hanfu Day on April 18. A There were shows which were held by people wearing traditional Chinese clothing—Hanfu. Hanfu fans from all over China gathered there to take photos and put them online for a Hanfu photo competition which ①_____ (持续) until May 18.

China Hanfu Day is on the third day of the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar, which is said to be the birthday of the Yellow Emperor. In ancient China, this day was also called Shangsi Festival (上巳节). B

Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han people who lived in China before the Qing Dynasty. It has a history of about 3,000 years. C And it has changed greatly so far. However, some of its main characteristics remain. For example, there are two parts that overlap (交叠) on the front, which is called “jiaoling”. Another main characteristic of Hanfu is that it usually uses ribbons (系带) instead of buttons (纽扣).

China is becoming a ②_____ (lead) country in the world, so the Chinese people feel more confident about Chinese traditional culture than ever before. D

根据短文完成下列各项任务。
任务一
1. A Hanfu has two parts that overlap on the front, which is called “jiaoling”. Picture ________ gives the best description.

A．

B．

C．

D．

2. 将“Its purpose is to encourage young Chinese to take pride in traditional clothing. ”一句填写到文中ABCD四处横线中最恰当的位置。
3. 段落三中划线部分单词的汉语意思是________。

A．面料

B．体系

C．配饰

D．特点

任务二
4. 根据①处括号内所给汉语在横线填入一词。_________
5. 用②处括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。_________

5 . 阅读短文，根据文章内容，完成下列表格。每空一词。

In some countries, lunch time often means soup time! However, soup is just one thing that can be eaten for lunch. What you eat for lunch may be different from the lunch of someone who lives in another country. Let’s see together!

Mexico: Tasting Tortillas (薄玉米饼)

Many children in Mexico eat tortillas for lunch. Most tortillas are made from ground corn. But sometimes wheat flour (面粉) is used. Do you know the shapes of tortillas? Tortillas are usually flat and round, but they can also be made into other shapes. Delicious sauces, called salsas, are often added totacos (玉米卷). These sauces are made from tomatoes, onions and hot peppers.

Russia: Sipping Soup

Winters in Russia are very cold. Maybe that’s why many Russian children eat soup for lunch.   Two of their favorites are cabbage soup and beet (甜菜) soup. Many Russian soups also include potatoes. They are an important crop in Russia. They make soups thick and rich. Eating thick soups can help keep people warm and can fill them up, so hunger is not a problem.

South Korea: Passing the Pickles (泡菜)

Meals in Korea are made up of many dishes. No matter what else is served, there is always rice.   Kimchi (泡菜) is also always on the table. Kimchi is a kind of meat or vegetable. Korean children mix together many dishes at meals. It’s common for their food to be hot and spicy (辣的).

These are what kids are eating for lunch around the world.

The title:     1     lunch from different countries
Mexico	Tasting Tortillas	◆ They are made from ground corn. ◆ They can be made into other shapes     2     flat and round. ◆ Delicious sauces (salsas) are often added to tacos.
Russia	Sipping Soup	◆ Cabbage soup and beet soup are the most     3     two soups. ◆ Many Russian soups also include potatoes, making soups thick and rich. ◆ Thick soups help people keep warm and feel     4    .
South Korea	Passing the Pickles	◆ Many dishes, like rice and Kimchi make up of Korean meals. ◆ Hot and spicy food is     5     in South Korea.

6 . You must hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here are some ideas for you:

Before an earthquake. It’s important to prepare yourself and your family. All family should know how to shut (关闭) gas, water and electricity and remember some useful telephone numbers.

During an earthquake. It’s important to stay calm. If you’re indoors, quickly move to a safe place, such as under a strong desk or strong table. It can protect yourself from falling things.

If you’re outdoors, move to an open area like a playground, not near buildings, bridges and trees. If you’re driving, stop the car as soon as possible and stay in your car.

After an earthquake. Once the shaking stops, don’t run out of the building at once. It’s better to leave when it’s safe. Check around you and help the people in trouble. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it.

What to do in time of the     1
Before an earthquake	Don’t forget to turn    2    gas, water and electricity. Remember some useful telephone numbers.
During an earthquake	Stay calm. Move to a safe place can    3     yourself from falling things if you’re indoors. Move to an open area and away from buildings if you’re    4
After an earthquake	5     around you and help the people in trouble. Leave broken buildings

7 . Many kinds of birds live in the United States, but the number of the birds is becoming smaller every year. One of the leading reasons is the growing number of pet cats. By keeping your pet cats in your home, you can help give birds a better possible chance to live.

Of the 90 million pet cats in this country, about two-thirds are allowed to go outside. It is said that these cats kill hundreds of millions of birds each year, as well as billions of small animals such as rabbits and field mice.

They can also bring illness to the animals that live in people’s yard(院子), further weakening the health of the natural populations.

Allowing pet cats to go outside is not just bad for birds and wildlife, it’s also bad for the cats themselves. Outdoor cats can get sick very easily. They are in danger from traffic and attacks(攻击) from other animals. In fact, outdoor cats usually don’t live past the age of five, while indoor cats often live to be 17 or older.

Keep your pet cat inside! If you raise a young cat, it’s your duty to let it play inside.

Problem	The number of birds is becoming     1    ; at the same time, many pet cats are in     2     from traffic and attacks from other animals.
Reason for the problem	Pet cats are     3     to go outside freely.
What to do	People who     4     a young cat have the     5     to let it play inside.