1 . Running is becoming popular these days. Many of us run for our health. Doctors say many of the health problems come from these bad habits: eating too much, drinking too much, smoking and not taking enough exercise. Doctors tell us, “Eat and drink less, don't smoke, and exercise more.”
Running is a good form of exercise because it helps build a strong heart. It also helps most people lose weight. One 68-year-old woman runs three times a week. She runs to lose weight. “I love to eat," she says.
Running is good for health in other ways, too. Many runners say running keeps colds and other small health problems away. “Running is my doctor,” says one man.
Running can also help people to relax. So today men and women of all ages enjoy running.
1. Many people enjoy running because they want to__________.| A．eat much | B．keep healthy | C．run fast | D．drink more |
| A．not to smoke | B．not to eat much |
| C．not to drink much | D．all the above |
| A．疾病 | B．健康 | C．体重 | D．速度 |
| A．running helps people to relax | B．runners have many health problems |
| C．running helps build a strong heart | D．running is good in many ways |
| A．how to run | B．how to lose weight |
| C．running is a good way to keep healthy | D．running is better than doctors |
2 . Kids’ birthday party are more fun than adults’(成年人的) parties. You don’t have to be serious. And there are a few things for parents to remember when they want to have one for their kids.
Make a list(清单). Each kid wants different kinds of parties. Write down all your child’s ideas on a piece of paper and then get things ready according to(根据) the list.
Make invitations. Make sure you won’t have the party at the same time as your child’s soccer game. Make sure you write down the name of each guest, so you will know the number of the things you have to prepare, such as chairs and plates.
Buy something. If you go to a party store, they will have everything you need, and you won’t have to go to different stores to get everything ready.
You need to decide whether(是否) to buy a cake or make one. Decide what kind of food to have. Make sure to get the food ready on time.
You could have some drinks, such as Coke and juice. Having a small bottle of cold water is a good idea, too, especially(尤其) during hot weather.
1. If you don’t want to forget to do things for the party, you should________.| A．invite everyone | B．make a list |
| C．buy many things | D．plan the party food |
| A．They want to enjoy both the game and the party. | B．All the children want to go to the party better. |
| C．More children will come to enjoy the party. | D．Fewer children will come to enjoy the party. |
| A．A party store. | B．A supermarket. |
| C．A restaurant. | D．A shop next to your house. |
| A．plan party drinks | B．invite guests |
| C．plan party food | D．plan party games |
| A．Why to organize a birthday party for kids. | B．When to organize a birthday party for kids. |
| C．How to organize a birthday party for kids. | D．Preparing a birthday party for kids is much easier. |
3 . A new report shows what life might be like in 100 years now. It describes skyscrapers that are much taller than today's buildings, underwater "bubble" cities and holidays in space. The report is from a company. It asked experts(专家) on space and architecture as well as city planners to give their ideas on the life in 2116. They said the way we live and work and play will be totally different to how we do these things. The experts used the Internet as an example. They said that 25 years ago people could not imagine how the Internet and smart phones would change our lives. The Internet has completely changed the way we communicate and do daily things. The experts said the changes in the next century would be even more unbelievable.
Researchers questioned 3000 adults about the prediction (预言) they thought were most likely(很可能的) to happen in the future. They predicted that in the future few people will go to an office but will work from home and have work meetings online. People will have highly developed 3-D printers that will let you download (下载) a design for furniture or a food recipe and then "print" the sofa, table or pizza at home. There will also be less need for visits to the doctor. We will all have a home health instrument that will tell us what the problem is and give us treatment. We will also be going into space for holidays and to get resources that we have used on Earth. A prediction that is missing is whether people will still need to study English.
1. The writer uses the example of the Internet in Paragraph 1 to show ________.| A．the Internet was often used | B．the Internet has developed fast |
| C．people will not believe the changes | D．technology will change peoples’ lives |
| A．buy one in a shop | B．ask somebody to make one |
| C．download a design and "print" one | D．design and make one by oneself |
| A．how people will work | B．where people will get resources |
| C．what people will have at home to treat illness | D．whether people will still need to learn English |
| A．the life in 2116 | B．holidays in space | C．the history of the Internet | D．medical treatment |
| A．an advertisement | B．a newspaper | C．a detective story | D．a health report |
4 . India has a population of about 1.28 billion. Its population is the second largest in the world. China has the largest population of over 1.36 billion. One out of six people on this planet live in India. Although the crown (王冠) of the world's most populous country is on China's head for ten years, India will take the position by 2030. With the population growth rate (率) at 1.58%, India will have more than 1.53 billion people by the end of 2030.
Now more than 50% of India's population is below the age of 25 and over 65% below the age of 35. About 72.2% of the population lives in some 638, 000 villages.
Some of the reasons for India's quickly growing population are poverty, illiteracy (文盲), decrease in death rates and immigration (移民) from Bangladesh and Nepal. India started taking measures to stop the growth rate quite early. India had the "National Family Planning Program" in 1952. It became the first country in the world to have a population policy. However, it failed to reach the final goal (目标).
1. The population of India is about ________ now.| A．1.58 billion | B．1.53 billion | C．1.36 billion | D．1.28 billion |
| A．麻烦 | B．现象 | C．位置 | D．考验 |
| A．25 | B．35 | C．45 | D．55 |
| A．Poverty | B．Illiteracy | C．Increase in death rates | D．Immigration |
| A．India's population growth rate is 1.58%. |
| B．One out of seven people on the earth live in India. |
| C．About 72.2% of India's population lives in the city. |
| D．In 1953, India started the "National Family Planning Program". |
5 . 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 (骨头) : 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 (绷带) 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 nosebleeds |
| A．Let his head not 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．First aid for some accidental wounds. |
| B．Steps of looking for medical care. |
| C．Advice on ways not to get hurt. |
| D．Ways to ask for help in getting hurt. |
6 . In December or early January, almost everyone wants to plan for a wonderful new year! We plan vacations, and we hope that we can achieve our goals. We make New Year’s resolutions and set big goals! If you carry out(实施) your plan successfully, you can improve your life or break your bad habits. Here are some tips for New Year’s resolutions:
·Think about the resolution you made last year. Have you succeeded? If not, why? Find out the reason and try this year.
·Do not make too many resolutions at a time. You had better go with one at a time.
·Let it be for the whole year not a day.
·Set goals that you need to do for the whole year, instead of a few days. Once you have made up your mind, try your best to achieve them.
1. When do we usually make New Year’s resolutions?| A．Always on January 1st. | B．Only in December. |
| C．At any time of the year. | D．At the end or the beginning of a year. |
| A．Because they’re exciting. | B．Because we have to do that. |
| C．Because they’re relaxing. | D．Because we hope to improve our life. |
| A．We should make new resolutions every day. |
| B．We should make lots of resolutions at the same time. |
| C．We should make a resolution for the whole year. |
| D．We should plan the resolution that we can do in a very short time. |
| A．可是 | B．而不是 | C．只是 | D．但是 |
| A．When to Make New Year’s Resolutions | B．Try Your Best in the Whole Year |
| C．Remember to Make A Plan on New Year’s Day | D．How to Make New Year’s Resolutions |
Have you ever had lucid（清醒的）dreams? Recent studies suggest that the number of people having them is on the rise. Someone having a lucid dream realizes they are dreaming and may from then on"direct" the action. Or they may simply "watch" the dream unfold.The sense of awareness（知道）makes it different from a dream that is simply very lively and true to life. And although the description may seem strange, the process is far from alien to many of us.
Studies suggest that the number of people in the Western world experiencing lucid dreams, which happen once in a while, has risen by between 10 and 40 per cent since the 1980s. Today, they are so common that about one in eight of us will have one in our lives. But still, little is known about what causes them or what is behind the rise.
Research carried out at the respected Harvard University in the US shows that the brain is working hard during lucid dreams. In fact，the level of the mental（精神的）activity in some parts of the brain is similar to that of a person who is awake. Lucid dreamers seem to share certain personal characters. For example, in general they are quite creative. They are also good at digging deep into problems and going out of their way to solve them. Furthermore,they always believe in personal responsibility rather than letting society carry the can.
Our nightmares（噩梦）may show our waking worries，with the five most common ones——falling, being run after, feeling disabled, being late and the death of a loved one.Men are more likely to have nightmares about fights or being fired while hair and tooth loss appear more in women's nightmares---perhaps showing worries about losing their looks. Research has also found that women have more nightmares than men. Their dreams are also scarier and more unforgettable.
1. What do we know about lucid dreams according to Paragraph 1?| A．We know nothing about their process. |
| B．Fewer people are having them now. |
| C．They are just common lively dreams. |
| D．They may be directed by the dreamers. |
| A．The cause of lucid dreams remains a mystery. |
| B．The brain is inactive during lucid dreams. |
| C．Most western people have had lucid dreams. |
| D．Lucid dreamers have nothing in common. |
| A．By listing numbers. | B．By giving reasons. |
| C．By providing examples. | D．By making comparisons |
| A．Fights. | B．Being fired. | C．Feeling disabled. | D．Hair loss |
| A．A news report. | B．A science magazine. | C．A story book. | D．A sports poster. |
8 . How can we think in English? I think the best way is to practice as what a football player does every day. During the practice, the football players pass the ball to his teammates over and over again, so they won’t have to think about passing the ball in the game, they will just do it. You can train yourself to think in English in this way. The first step is to think of the words that you use daily, simple everyday words like book, shoe or tree. For example, whenever you see a “book”, you should think of it in English, instead of in your language. After you have learned to think of words in English, you’d better go on to the next step — thinking of sentences in English.
Listening is very useful way to learn English. Listen first and don’t care too much about whether you fully understand what you’re hearing. Try to say what you hear as much as possible. The more you listen, the better you learn. After you reach a higher level, start having conversations with yourself in English. This will lead you to think in English.
1. What does the underlined words “do it” mean in the passage? (no more than 3 words)2. What is the second step to think in English? (no more than 5 words)
3. Will having conversations with others in English lead you to think in English? (no more than 3 words)
4. 请将文中画线的句子翻译成汉语。
5. 请给短文拟一个适当的英文题目。
9 . Do you know that you are not outgoing enough? Do you want to make friends，but are you too shy? Read the following rules. They will help you.
★Feel comfortable. Always be clean. Shower，brush your teeth，and try to look nice. Dress in clean clothes. They must make you feel good and comfortable. Those make you feel more confident (自信的).
★Smile more often.Try to smile more often at people. It will make them think that you are friendly. Then they'll talk to you more even if they don't know you.
★Just talk.Some people worry about talking because they think,“What am I going to talk about with that person?” Outgoing people don't even think about it. They just go up to people and say what they think.
★Listen to people.You can't just talk. People will think that you're self-centered(以自我为中心的).Yo have to listen to others and give your ideas. Let them know what you think.
★Read the news.Don't just stay at home and do nothing. Surf the Net for news and information，and tall about them when you’re with friends.
1. The rules in the passage will help you_______.| A．study better | B．make more friends |
| C．stay healthier | D．finish your homework |
| A．Smile at other people. | B．Talk with other people. |
| C．Have a nice look. | D．Read more books. |
| A．it’s easier to meet them | B．they’ll think you're friendly |
| C．it shows that you are too shy | D．they’ll think you're crazy |
| A．you should be friendly | B．you should think more |
| C．you should talk much and never think | D．you should say what you are thinking |
| A．Learn to Listen to People | B．How to Look Nice |
| C．How to Be Outgoing | D．How to Make More Friends |
10 . Sing the Language You’re Learning
How can you remember a song from your childhood to this day? Why do your teachers use songs to teach you English? It seems there is a scientific reason for this.
Researchers are now studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They find that remembering words in a song is the best way to remember even the most difficult language.
“Singing could be a new way of learning a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are used in a catchy and meaningful way”, said Dr. Karen Ludke. The findings may help those who have difficulties learning foreign languages. On his blog, Dr. Ludke writes, “A listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning, and opens the door for future research in this area.”
Many language teachers know the value of using music and singing. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington, D.C. depends heavily on songs in teaching Chinese. She says, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids usually we use the music. Not only does it work, but it is fun for kids.”
“Sometimes, I think if I were taught English that way, maybe I could speak much better English than now,” Hua Zhuying adds.
Our brain likes music, especially for remembering. So, if you’re still struggling in learning a language, why not try singing it out ?
1. According to the passage, the best way to remember a foreign language is to ________.| A．read and write more |
| B．listen to the teacher carefully |
| C．copy the words many times |
| D．remember words in a song |
| A．艰涩难懂的 | B．悦耳易记的 |
| C．枯燥乏味的 | D．震耳欲聋的 |
| A．using the listen-and-repeat singing method |
| B．listening to all kinds of famous music |
| C．writing songs with the language |
| D．reading the lyrics again and again |
| A．is interested in writing English songs |
| B．teaches children English by using music |
| C．teaches Chinese in an American school |
| D．is a researcher in a language school |
| A．many researchers realize the importance of language studying |
| B．your brain remembers a language better if you sing it |
| C．many language teachers know the value of famous music |
| D．you will never learn a language well unless you can sing |
