How much sleep do we need? We are all different. Some people need only three hours of sleep a night. Others need ten hours of sleep a night. Most Americans sleep an average (平均) of seven to eight hours a night. After the age of fifty, the average sleeping time goes down to 6.5 hours a night.
Most people have a bad night when they cannot fall asleep(睡着).The name of this problem is called insomnia.
This isn’t a new problem. Many famous people in history had insomnia. Some of these people had special ideas to make them sleep.
Benjamin Franklin, the famous inventor has four beds. He moves from one to another to fall asleep. King Louis ⅩⅣ(国王路易十四) of France has four hundred and thirteen beds and hopes to fall asleep in one of them. Mark Twain, the famous American writer, had a different way. He lays on his side across the end of his bed.
1. What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph Two?| A．抑郁症 | B．失眠症 | C．焦虑症 | D．脑瘫症 |
| A．King Louis ⅩⅣ was an American |
| B．Most young Americans sleep for an average of 6.5 hours a night. |
| C．Benjamin Franklin was a famous writer. |
| D．Many famous people in history had a bad night when they couldn’t fall asleep. |
| A．Because he hoped to fall asleep. |
| B．Because he was a famous inventor. |
| C．Because he had a lot of money. |
| D．Because he liked to lie on his side across the end of his bed. |
| A．Insomnia is a new problem in our society(社会). |
| B．Only famous people often have sleep problems. |
| C．Young people need more sleep than older(年长的)people. |
| D．All the people in the world need the same time to sleep. |
2 . Do you always find it is raining when you walk out? Or are you always buying umbrellas and leaving them home when it rains? There is a new umbrella that could solve both problems.
The umbrella will not only tell you the weather, but also let you know you’ve left it behind. How does it work? The umbrella will send a message to your cellphone. And it says “Hey, it’s going to rain in 15 minutes where you are, so you’d better take your umbrella.” Besides, if you are forgetful, you may never leave an umbrella on a bus or somewhere else again. The umbrella will send a warning（警告）to your cellphone if you leave it behind.
The new umbrella is going on sale（出售）soon.
Though it is a good idea and it looks pretty cool, the umbrella will cost you $85. Maybe you will just check the free weather apps on your cellphone and take an umbrella with you when it is going to rain.
1. How much will the umbrella cost?2. What do you have to take if you want to use the umbrella to tell you the weather in your area?
3. Will you buy such an umbrella? Why or why not?
3 . Most schools are going to start a program (课程) called B.Y.O.T. (bring your own technology). This program allows (允许) students to bring iPads, cell phones or other things to school for study. One aim (目标) for this program is that the students don’t need to carry textbooks any more. They can download math, science, social studies, and read textbooks on their iPads. Another one is that they can get free educational subjects to play in their free time!
Schools have set up a free Wi-Fi system (系统) just for the B.Y.O.T. program. Thank teachers for all their hard work to set this program up. I really think this program will go well in most schools and I also think the learning will be better than ever.
However, maybe some schools will not allow this because they think that it will make kids waste too much time and they might break their iPads.
This program will let students have fun and learn at the same time. If you like your iPads and you like to read, school is getting started with reading with iPads. Many high schools and middle schools have already started and so have some primary schools. But most primary schools are coming along! Let’s tell them: Hurry! Get ready to learn!
1. In the program B.Y.O.T., students usually go to school without ________.| A．taking iPads | B．taking textbooks | C．learning math | D．learning science |
| A．Saving money. | B．Playing. | C．Studying. | D．Making friends. |
| A．the writer agrees to the program B.Y.O.T. | B．the writer disagrees to the program B.Y.O.T. |
| C．the writer is afraid of breaking the iPads | D．there are not enough iPads for kids at school |
| A．Few schools have started the program. | B．You can’t learn while you have fun. |
| C．The passage tells us not to learn with iPads. | D．Primary schools do worst in the program. |
4 . Do you know Alice in Wonderland has its origin(起源) in Oxford(牛津), England?
One afternoon in July 1862, Charles Dodgson, an Oxford teacher, took the 10-year-old Alice Liddell and her sisters on a boating picnic up the River Thames from Oxford. To make the children happy, he made up a story about an adventure(冒险) of a girl called Alice. Alice Liddell loved the story so much that she asked Charles to write it down. Under the name of Lewis Carroll, he created Alice in Wonderland. The story later became a favourite of children all over the world.
With Alice’s origin in Oxford, the city celebrates Alice’s Day in July each year. Colourful events and activities including the Mad Tea Party, the Caucus Race and much more are held for tourists.
People can create their own adventures by following a special route(路线) across the city. They can stop off along the way to try “Eat me biscuits”, meet the Queen of Hearts and discover (发现) hidden treasures.
There is also an Alice’s Shop with the number 83 on its red door. In front of it stands the White Rabbit. Tourists will find him look worriedly at his pocket watch and say “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!”
1. The second paragraph is mainly about ________.| A．Charles Dodgson, Alice Liddell and her sisters’ adventure |
| B．how the book Alice in Wonderland had its origin |
| C．a boating picnic up the River Thames |
| D．why the story Alice in Wonderland became popular around the world |
| A．Because the writer of Alice in Wonderland was born in Oxford. |
| B．Because Alice in Wonderland has its origin in Oxford. |
| C．Because the owner of Alice Shop lives in Oxford. |
| D．Because there is an Alice’s Shop in Oxford. |
| A．Charles Carroll. | B．Alice Liddell. | C．Lewis Carroll. | D．Charles Dodgson |
| A．he can’t find his pocket watch |
| B．he has lost his book |
| C．he is afraid of being caught |
| D．he is afraid of being late |
| A．Alice Liddell was ten years old in 1862. |
| B．The writer of Alice in Wonderland was an artist. |
| C．Alice in Wonderland is a favourite of children from all over the world. |
| D．The story of Alice in Wonderland began in 1862. |
5 . You must know that a polar bear (北极熊) is a very big white bear. We call it the polar bear because it lives inside the Arctic Circle (北极圈) near the North Pole (北极). There are no polar bears at the South Pole.
The polar bear lives in the snow and ice. At the North Pole there is only snow, ice and water. There is not any land (陆地). You cannot see the polar bear in the snow because its coat is yellow-white. It has a very warm coat because the weather is cold at the Arctic Circle.
The bear is 3 meters long and it weighs 450 kilos. It can stand up on its back legs because it has very wide feet. It can use its front legs like arms. The polar bear can swim very well. It can swim 120 kilometers out into the water: It catches fish and sea animals for food. It goes into the sea when it is afraid. People like to kill (杀) the polar bear for its beautiful white coat. The governments (政府) of Canada and United States say that no one can kill polar bears now. They do not want all of these beautiful animals to die.
1. How much does the polar bear weigh?2. Why can the polar bear live in the cold weather?
3. Would you like to travel to the Arctic Circle during your holiday? Why or why not?
6 . It is very easy to make an omelette(煎蛋卷). There are many kinds of omelettes, but all of them have eggs in them.
First, decide how many people you are cooking for. You need two eggs for each person.
Next, break the eggs into a bowl. Add a little pepper and salt. Beat the eggs with a fork.
After you beat the eggs, add one or more of the following: ham, cheese, green peppers and tomatoes. All of these things should be cut into small pieces.
Put a little butter into a pan. After it melts, pour the eggs into the pan.
Cook until the top of the eggs looks dry. Turn the omelette over so that both sides are cooked.
Finally, cut the omelette into pieces and serve it with some cheese on top.
1. What is the main thing used to make an omelette?| A．Bread. | B．Eggs. | C．Fruit. | D．Meat. |
| A．Two. | B．Four. | C．Six. | D．Eight. |
| A．Things like air. | B．Things like trees. |
| C．Things like paper. | D．Things like water. |
7 . Today more and more cars go into families. Which car is the best for people? Different people have different ideas.
Some people like the bright color car made in China. It’s really a good choice (选择). The bright color car made in China is cheap, nice and safe. This kind of car is suit for (适合) the general income (收入一般的) family.
Some people love famous foreign cars like Japanese cars, American cars and German cars. They’re good but too expensive. But most people think famous foreign cars of better quality are better in safety. These are suit for the high income family or for business.
Some people like sportscars, because they’re fast and exciting. Some sportscars are very nice but very expensive. Only rich people can afford them.
Some people like traveling, so they need a travel car. Travel cars are comfortable. But they use much petrol.
What’s the best car for us? Maybe it’s a new and popular topic in life.
1. What does the writer think of the bright color car made in China?| A．It’s nice but expensive. | B．It’s good but too expensive. |
| C．It’s cheap, nice and safe. | D．It’s comfortable. |
| A．the high income family | B．the general income family |
| C．people who like traveling | D．people who like sports |
| A．cheap and nice | B．comfortable and save petrol |
| C．good but too expensive | D．fast and exciting |
| A．Cars made in China are cheap. |
| B．Famous foreign cars are too expensive. |
| C．Sportscars are also cheap. |
| D．Travel cars are comfortable. |
| A．some expensive cars | B．famous foreign cars |
| C．some cars made in China | D．different cars |
8 . For the first time, the Palace Museum opened its doors to the public at night for two days in February, 2019. It gives visitors the chance to see its palaces and temples in beautiful lights. The idea was a hit.
The webpage for people to sign for free tickets went wrong because of traffic. The museum gave away 500 tickets for people to, join 2,500 invited guests(特邀嘉宾) on Tuesday, and another 3,000 tickets for Wednesday night.
These lucky visitors enjoyed light shows and a Beijing opera show at the Belvedere of Pleasant Sounds, the Palace Museum's largest theatre. They could hear the music all over the museum, as there were fewer people at night than during the day.
The opening was part of an effort(努力)to change the image(形象)of the Palace Museum as it has always been conservative(保守的).
"The more the Palace Museum does, the more influential(有影响力的)it will be," said Shan Jixiang, the museum's director.
Yang Jie visited the museum with her husband on Tuesday night. She said the light show was wonderful.
"It makes it possible to see a different side of the Palace Museum," she said.
1. How many tickets did the museum give away in the two days?| A．500 | B．2,500 | C．3,000 | D．3,500 |
| A．To see its palaces and temples in beautiful lights. | B．To enjoy light shows. |
| C．To enjoy a Beijing opera show in the theatre. | D．All the above. |
| A．there were speakers everywhere. |
| B．there were not many people visiting the museum at night. |
| C．the museum was too loud for everyone to hear. |
| D．the music was loud enough for everyone to hear. |
As students, you may have many dreams. They can be very big, like becoming Superman, or they can be small. You may just want to become one of the top students in your class.
If you find a dream, what do you do with it? Do you ever try to make your dream come true?
Follow Your Heart(内心) by Australian writer Andrew Matthews tells us that making our dreams come true is life's biggest challenge.
"You may think you're not very good at some school subjects, or that it is impossible(不可能) for you to become a star. These ideas stop you from getting your dream," the book says.
In fact, everyone can make his dream come true. The first important thing you must do is to remember what your dream is.
Don't let it leave your heart. Keep telling yourself what you want. Do this step(步骤) by step and your dream will come true faster. A big dream is, in fact, many small dreams.
When you are trying to make your dream come true, there will be problems on the road. But the biggest problem comes from yourself. You need to find out what is the most important.
Studying instead of(代替) watching TV will bring you better grades. Saving five yuan instead of buying an ice cream means you can buy a new book. When you get closer(更接近) to your dream, it may change a little. Little by little, you will finally make your dream come true.
1. Follow Your Heart is ________.| A．the first thing you must do to make your dream come true |
| B．the most important dream to have for students |
| C．the name of a book by Andrew Matthews |
| D．the name of a famous Australian writer |
| A．变化 | B．挑战 | C．决定 | D．态度 |
| A．Watch TV to get better grades. | B．Do what we should do step by step. |
| C．Always remember what our dreams are. | D．Keep telling ourselves what we want. |
| A．Learn to Dream Big | B．How to Find Your Dream |
| C．Make Your Dream Come True | D．Students Have Many Dreams |
10 . Bike-sharing is becoming more popular in China and many people choose bike riding instead of driving. The bike has GPS or Bluetooth on it, and those bikes can be easily unlocked(开锁) with a smart phone and left anywhere in public. Bike-sharing allows(允许) people to borrow a bike from one place and give it back at another place easily.
In some cities, we can see more and more people riding this kind of sharing-bikes. It's very easy to use the bikes if you have a smart phone. First, you have to download(下载) such an APP on your smart phone. Then what you need to do is to find a nearest bike through the APP, scan the QR code(二维码) on the bike or connect(连接) your phone with the bike over a Bluetooth. You will find the bike can be unlocked itself. Then you can enjoy your trip. What's more, the greatest advantage(优势) of bike-sharing is that you can easily find one and never worry about where to park it. The cost of riding depends on(取决于) the time that you spend. Usually, every hour you ride, you need to pay one yuan. It doesn't cost so much, does it?
At the same time, some people park the bikes in their own homes. Besides, some people don't treasure(珍惜) the bikes. Now Bike-sharing companies are trying to solve the problem like being stolen.
1. From the first paragraph, we know ________.| A．bike-sharing is invented in China |
| B．sharing-bikes are used by many people |
| C．most people in cities don't drive |
| D．sharing-bikes can be borrowed anywhere |
| A．浏览 | B．细查 | C．审视 | D．扫描 |
| A．have a smart phone and download an APP |
| B．download an APP and pay for the trip |
| C．unlock the bike and download an APP |
| D．find a nearest bike and borrow it from anyone |
| A．Bike-sharing is very cheap. |
| B．Sharing-bikes may be stolen. |
| C．Sharing-bikes are easy to unlock. |
| D．Bike-sharing is a kind of green transport(交通). |
| A．a storybook | B．a menu | C．a newspaper | D．a guidebook |
