1 . Pollution inside homes and other buildings kills more than 4 million people each year. Many people die as a result of breathing smoke or from cooking over wood-powered or coal-powered stoves.
One way to reduce the number of deaths is through cooking equipment powered by the sun. Crosby Menzies, a solar power expert in a South African company, described his latest solar cooker called the “Sol-4”. “It is four square meters of mirrors, six to eight meters in length. It is quite a large cooker.”
The “Sol-4” works by reflecting(反射) light from the sun off large mirrors. The mirrors direct (把……对准) the light at a cooking pan. Then the light heats the pan with solar energy. Within two minutes, the pan is hot enough to cook sausages and onions. In just four minutes, water can be boiled. That is as fast as cooking with natural gas or electricity.
The cooker is also much “friendlier” than other models because people do not have to stand in the sun to use it. And people can prepare meals without having to collect firewood or spend money on coal. Such individuals would be less likely to have breathing illnesses from harmful smoke.
At present, the cooker only works when the sun is shining. But engineers are working on a way to make it work without sunlight.
Each cooker costs about $2,000, which is a large amount of money for most Africans. To solve that problem, Crosby Menzies has created a non-governmental organization called Solar Cookers for Africa. It plans to raise money through donations to provide poor people with solar cooking equipment.
1. This passage is mainly about .| A．solar cookers | B．smoke pollution | C．solar power experts | D．breathing illnesses |
| A．shorten the time of cooking | B．reduce the cost of making cookers |
| C．raise money through donations to help African people | D．reduce the number of deaths caused by harmful smoke |
| A．cookers | B．mirrors | C．people | D．experts |
| A．It is six to eight square meters of mirrors. | B．It can work in any weather condition now. |
| C．It can also heat the pan by lighting firewood. | D．It is more environment-friendly than other cookers. |
2 . The final exam comes with July. When exam ends, the summer vacation begins. Boys and girls have about two months to relax. The summer vacation is the best time of the year for most children. The weather is usually fine. They can swim, go to summer camp or visit other places with their parents.
The best place for a summer vacation is the seaside(海边). Some children are lucky enough to live near the sea, but for the others, a week or two at one of the big seaside towns is something they will talk about for the whole of the following year.
In England, most of the people can take their children to the seaside. If a factory worker or a bus driver, a street cleaner or a waiter wants to take his wife and children to Southend or Margate, Blackpool or Clacton, he is usually quite able to do so.
Why do children like spending their summer vacation on beaches? It is because they like the sand, the sun, the cool wind and the sea water. There are lots of new things to see, nice things to eat and exciting things to do.
1. Why do children like summer vacation?| A．Because they can have delicious food. |
| B．Because they can spend time with their parents. |
| C．Because they can have exams. |
| D．Because they can have many kinds of activities. |
| A．foreign countries | B．seaside towns | C．famous cities | D．big restaurants |
| A．Parents in England usually don't like their jobs. |
| B．Parents in England can take their children to the beaches. |
| C．Children enjoy swimming in the summer vacation. |
| D．Children like to spend their summer vacation on beaches. |
3 . My name is Cathy. There are three photos of my good friends on my desk.
In the first photo you can see Jerry. He is a tall and cool boy with short and straight hair. He is the captain of our basketball team. He is very popular. All my classmates like him very much.
In the second photo, you can see a boy with glasses. His name is Jack. He is short and a little bit heavy. But he is very clever and funny. He often tells us funny stories and makes us happy.
In the third photo, you can see two girls. They are reading a book. The girl on the left is Lucy. She is a beautiful girl from London. She has long blonde hair and big eyes. She can sing very well, and she can also speak a little Chinese. The girl on the right is Li Xiaoyun. She is a Chinese girl with beautiful black hair. She likes singing. She says she wants to be a singer.
1. We can see Cathy's ________ good friends in the photos on the desk.| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
| A．long hair | B．glasses | C．short hair | D．small eyes |
| A．swimming | B．basketball | C．telling stories | D．singing |
| A．the UK | B．Australia | C．the USA | D．Canada |
As it is well known, saying “no” is not easy at all. But sometimes we have to learn to say “no”. To learn to say “no”, we have to first understand what’s stopping us about it. There are some common reasons why people find it hard to say “no”.
You want to help others. You are a kind soul(灵魂) at heart. You don’t want to turn the person away and you want to help when possible, even if it may take up your time.
Afraid of being rude. I was brought up under the idea that saying “no”, especially to people who are older, is rude. This thinking is common in Asian culture, where face-saving is important. It means not making others look bad or lose faces.
Wanting to be agreeable. At times, you find you are not in agreement. You don’t want to keep yourself away from the group, so you agree to do others’ requests.
Fear of conflict(冲突). The person might be angry if you refuse him. This might lead to an ugly conflict. Even if there isn’t, there might be disagreement which might lead to bad effects(影响) in the future.
Fear of losing opportunities. Sometimes, saying “no” means closing doors or losing opportunities. It may make you feel worried. For example, one of my friends was asked to work in another department(部门) in her company. Since she liked her team, she didn’t want to go. However, she didn’t want to say “no” as she felt it would affect her promotion(晋升) opportunities in the future.
1. In Asian culture, it is2. Why do you agree to do others’ requests?
3. What does saying “no” mean sometimes?
4. 请从文中找出并写下全文的主题句.
5. 请将文中画线的句子译成汉语。
5 . Many scientists find that colors can change people’s feelings. It’s very interesting. Some colors can make people feel relaxed, and some colors can make people feel nervous.
Now, this kind of knowledge is being used in many places. For example, school walls are always painted green because green makes students feel relaxed. It is also good for the students’ eyes. Some books are also green or light blue for the same reason.
Restaurant owners not only have to know how to make food, but also have to know how to make money. Here are some things they’ve learnt from scientific studies. The color red makes people hungry. Many fast food restaurants have red furniture or walls.
Soft colors like pink and light blue make people feel relaxed, so they spend more time eating. Loud music may be nice at first, but it soon makes people want to leave. Hard seats also make customers want to eat quickly and leave. Many restaurants, especially fast food restaurants, use this knowledge to make customers eat faster.
1. How does the color green make the students feel?| A．Hungry. | B．Nervous. | C．Angry. | D．Relaxed. |
| A．Green. | B．White. | C．Light blue. | D．Red |
①Play loud music. ②Play soft music.③Have hard seats.④Paint their walls red
| A．①②③ | B．①③④ | C．①②④. | D．②③④ |
| A．Color and restaurant. | B．Use color to make money. |
| C．Color and science. | D．Use color to change feelings. |
6 . Here are three famous cities in the world. You will find the most famous landmarks which are symbols for a city and maybe even for the country.
 | Venice This beautiful city in northeastern Italy is built on about 120 small islands. The city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals (运河). Flat-bottomed boats called gondolas were once the main means of transportation. You should see St. Mark's Square, the center of activity in this city. It has wonderful buildings. |
 | Chicago This American city is the main business and cultural center of the Midwest. It is famous for its music, opera and theaters. It also has excellent museums. When shopping in this city, you can visit a long row of fashionable stores on North Michigan Avenue. One of the world's tallest buildings, the John Hancock Center, is also on this avenue. |
 | Rio de Janeiro Travelers use many words to describe this South American city: beautiful, sunny, friendly and exciting. It is the city of the Carnival (嘉年华), when everyone dances the samba in the streets. Tourists also love to visit its wonderful beaches and mountains. You should not miss the National Park of Tijuca, one of the largest city parks in the world. |
1. is built on about 120 small islands.
| A．Chicago | B．Venice | C．Rio de janeiro | D．Tijuca |
| A．parks | B．theaters | C．boats | D．colleges |
| A．in South America | B．in northeastern Italy |
| C．on North Michigan Avenue | D．on St. Mark's Square |
| A．dances the samba in the streets | B．travels by boat along the canals |
| C．visits the world's tallest buildings | D．goes shopping at fashionable stores |
Nowadays bike-sharing has been very popular in China. Mobike（摩拜单车）is one of the market leaders in the bike-sharing business.
What is Mobike?
Mobike was founded in January, 2015. It is supported by Tencent（腾讯）. People in many cities, such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Jinan as well as Shanghai, have a chance of using the app（软件）. The total number of Mobike app users is larger than that of any other bike-sharing app users.
Who uses Mobike?
According to a survey, 53.33% of the Mobike users are men, while 46.77% are women. Mobike is not only popular with young people, but also wins the hearts of the old. It shows that retired men traveled the longest distances（距离）by shared bikes.
Why do people use Mobike?
Chinese people use Mobike for different reasons. Users can rent（租借）a bike at a low price, usually about one yuan an hour. It also offers people a better choice for short journey in cities, especially when people can’t find a bus or the underground to take. What’s more, it’s helpful in traffic. And the most important is that it can help improve the environment.
1. What is Mobike supported by?(no more than 5 words)2. According to the passage, is the number of women users Mobike app have larger than the number of men users ? (no more than 3 words)
3. List the reasons Chinese people use Mobike ? (At least 2 reasons)
4. 请将划线的句子翻译成汉语。
5. 请给短文拟一个适当的英文题目。
8 . Youth Day in China is celebrated every year on 4th May. It was set up by the Government Administration Council of People’s Republic of China in December of 1949 to honor the memory of the May Fourth Movement of 1919.
Youth Day is to remember the event of May 4th that remains forever in the history of China. This is not only a patriotic (爱国的) attitude but also a movement to fight against feudalism (封建主义).
Youth Day has a great influence on the development of modern Chinese culture, language, science as well as democracy(民主). This day also shows the unity and strong will of the Chinese people to defend their nationalism, independence and determination for freedom and democracy.
In a broader sense, it happened in the time when the country was going through the New Culture Movement. In memory of the May 4th Movement, the Chinese government set up this festival to develop the spirit of revolution. It encourages the youth to make great changes and to be creative. Several activities are organized all over the country in honor of this day in China such as public gatherings, social practices, ceremonies for the youth, and volunteer activities.
1. When was Youth Day set up in China?| A．In April of 1919. | B．In August of 1929. |
| C．In November of 1949. | D．In December of 1949. |
| A．To celebrate the New Culture Movement. | B．To develop the spirit of revolution |
| C．To protect freedom and democracy. | D．To hold social activities. |
| A．language | B．history | C．culture | D．democracy |
| A．Ways of celebrating Youth Day in China | B．The history of Youth Day in China |
| C．Custom of Youth Day in China | D．Youth Day all over the world |
9 . In China, children like to make promises by hooking pinkies(勾手指) with each other and saying, “A pinkie promise must be kept for 100 years.” Then, they may press their thumbs together to complete the promise. Sometimes, couples will hook pinkies and promise to be together forever.
There are many theories(推测) on the beginning of the pinkie promise. Some say it comes from a nursery rhyme. Others say it was introduced from the Westborn out of a love story where a man and a woman hooked fingers.
One theory is that it may have something to do with the role of fingers in Chinese culture. The Chinese character for “finger” also means “aim(旨)” (referring to people's thoughts). So hooking fingers can be seen as the exchanging of thoughts.
Therefore, the fingers play an important role in making an oath(盟约): they can not only be used to complete a promise, but also be cut for making a blood oath. When someone swears(发誓) to heaven, they use their fingers to point to the sky.
Generally, hooking fingers means making a serious promise. In some gangster(黑帮) movies, a person who breaks a promise may have his little finger cut off!
Of course, this kind of thing is not very likely to happen in real life. But we can still see how important “pinkie promises” can be.
1. What does the passage mainly tell us?| A．Where “hooking pinkies” first came from. | B．There are many theories on “hooking pinkies”. |
| C．A “pinkie promise” is important in real life. | D．What happens in some gangster movies. |
| A．By pointing to the sky. | B．By saying words to each other. |
| C．By pressing their thumbs together. | D．By seeing a gangster movie. |
| A．Being together forever. | B．Making a blood oath. |
| C．Making a serious promise. | D．Swearing to heaven. |
| A．Don't Make a “Pinkie Promise” | B．Don't Break a “Pinkie Promise” |
| C．“Pinkie Promises” Are Popular | D．“Pinkie Promises” Are Dangerous |
10 . When spring is in the air, everyone looks forward to seeing the beautiful and eye-pleasing flowers and plants. The following flowers and plants might not be so eye-pleasing, but are certainly eye-catching!
Lady's SlipperThis flower is amazing. It looks like a shoe. To be more exact, it is like a lady's slipper. That's how it gets its name. Although it was once found across Europe and the UK, now Lancashire in England is the only place where this plant can be found. The flower was so unusual that people picked almost all of them. Besides, it is one of the most difficult plants to grow. Fortunately, strict rules have been made to protect this endangered plant.
Hot Lips
When you see a plant like this, don't get shocked! No, they are not a woman's lips （唇）! You can find these plants in countries with tropical （热带的） rain forests, such as Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama. Because of the cutting down of trees, these unusual plants have become endangered.
Black Bat Flower
The black bat flower is an unusual flower that grows in the wild and tropical forests of Yunnan Province in China. It is famous for its bat﹣shaped black flowers. It needs special environmental conditions to grow. This is the reason why it is an endangered plant.
You can consider yourself lucky if you actually see one of the plants mentioned above. After all, they are all endangered and disappearing from the earth. Hopefully, there are other unusual flowers that are left and undiscovered, because the world is full of surprising things!
1. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean？________
| A．When spring comes. |
| B．When spring flies. |
| C．When spring is gone. |
| D．When the air is fresh. |
| A．One. |
| B．Two. |
| C．Three. |
| D．Four. |
a.
b.
c.
d.
| A．Lady's slipper（a）, Hot lips（b）, Black bat flower（c） |
| B．Lady's slipper（c）, Hot lips（a）, Black bat flower（b） |
| C．Lady's slipper（d）, Hot lips（c）, Black bat flower（b） |
| D．Lady's slipper（d）, Hot lips（c）, Black bat flower（a） |
| A．Get to know these eye﹣pleasing flowers |
| B．Three kinds of unusual tropical flowers |
| C．The world is full of surprising things |
| D．How to protect the endangered plants |
