1 . Let me tell you something about sharks. Sharks are among the oldest animals in the world. There are about three hundred different kinds of sharks in the world. Most sharks are about two meters long and live in the ocean.
Sharks can smell something in the water, for example, the blood of animals. That helps them find their food. Sharks mainly eat fish, other sharks and plants in the ocean.
Most sharks bite (咬) people by mistake. They think a person is a large sea animal. When the sun goes down or comes up, sharks are looking for food. So at these times people shouldn’t go swimming in the ocean.
Today people kill sharks for food and their skins. The number of sharks in the world is dropping fast.
1. How many kinds of sharks are there in the world?| A．Less than 300. | B．About 300. | C．About 200. | D．Over 400. |
| A．Fish, other sharks and plants. | B．Fish and plants. |
| C．Other sharks and plants. | D．Fish and other sharks. |
| A．Because they think a person is dangerous. |
| B．Because they think a person is a large sea animal. |
| C．Because they think a person can hurt them. |
| D．Because they think a person can take away their food. |
| A．Sharks are everywhere at those times. |
| B．Water is cold then. |
| C．Sharks are looking for food then. |
| D．Sharks are looking for a person then. |
| A．It is dropping fast. | B．It is rising fast. | C．It is not changing. | D．We don’t know. |
2 . Welcome to your future life!
You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. You look young. In 2035, many people can live to be about 150 years old. So at the age of 40, you’re not old at all. And your parents look the same age as you!
You say to your shirt, “Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” can change the color and style as you like. You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but you hear the voice, “You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge remembers the information about the milk. It knows that the milk is not fresh. In 2035, every household appliance(家用电器) is like your secretary(秘书).
It’s time to go to work. In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend with your watch. Such “smart technology” is all around you.
So will all these things come true? “All these things will come true, even better.” says a scientist.
I couldn’t agree more with the scientist. I am looking forward to the new life.
1. How do “you” look in the mirror in 2035?| A．Young. | B．Fat. | C．Healthy. | D．Tired. |
| A．The watch. | B．The secretary. | C．The milk. | D．The fridge. |
| A．They run in the sky. | B．They don’t need gas. |
| C．They don’t need drivers. | D．They can talk with humans. |
| A．People won’t get old. | B．People don’t need to wear clothes. |
| C．People don’t need to have breakfast. | D．People can call their friends with a watch. |
| A．It will be as good as now. | B．It will be much better than now. |
| C．It will be as bad as now. | D．It will be much worse than now. |
3 . In China, more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night, because they have much homework to do. The homework is from their teachers and their parents. Also, some students don’t know how to save time. They are not careful enough while they do their homework, so it takes them a lot of time. Some students spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games. They stay up(熬夜) very late. Some students have to get up early every morning on weekdays to get to school on time by bus or by bike. It can be a long way from home to school.
Schools and parents should cut down some of the homework so that our children can enjoy more than nine hours of sleep every night for their health. For children, we should make best use of our time. When we have enough time for sleeping, we will find it much better for both our study and health.
1. What makes most students sleep less than nine hours every night?| A．Watching TV. | B．Playing computer games. | C．Doing their homework. | D．Doing housework. |
| A．Their parents. | B．Other students. | C．The children themselves. | D．Nobody else. |
| A．Less than 9 hours. | B．Over 9 hours. | C．Only 9 hours. | D．8 hours. |
| A．He would fall asleep in class. | B．He would do well in study. |
| C．He would finish his homework fast. | D．He would have good health. |
| A．Some students are so careless that they spend lots of time on their homework. |
| B．All the students stay up late for their homework. |
| C．Children should be given less homework. |
| D．Schools and parents should take care of children. |
4 . In many English homes people eat four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.
People have breakfast at any time from seven to nine in the morning. They eat porridge, eggs or bread. English people drink tea or coffee at breakfast. Lunch comes at one o’clock. Afternoon tea is from four to five in the afternoon and dinner is about half past seven. First they have soup, and then they have meat or fish with vegetables. After that they eat some other things, like bananas, apples or oranges.
But not all English people eat like that. Some of them have their dinner in the middle of the day. Their meals are breakfast, dinner, tea and supper and all these meals are very necessary.
1. Many English people have _______ meals a day.| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．three or four |
| A．tea and eggs | B．porridge, eggs, bread, tea or coffee |
| C．tea and coffee | D．bread and eggs |
| A．any time | B．nine o’clock | C．five o’clock | D．one o’clock |
| A．porridge | B．bananas and apples | C．some soup and meat | D．meat and fish |
| A．at one o’clock | B．about half past seven | C．at noon | D．at night |
5 . This is Hong Kong Middle School. It is very big and beautiful. There are 34 classes, 300 teachers and 3,500 students in the school. In the middle of the school there is a tall building. It’s for us to have classes. All the classrooms are there. There are some small rooms, too. They are offices for the teachers to work. All the teachers get ready for their lessons there.
In front of the tall building, there is a small one. It is the library. There are many books there. The teachers and the students like to read books in it. Sometimes they borrow(借) books from it.
There is a dining hall behind the tall building. Some of the students have lunch in it.
I like my new school very much.
1. The Hong Kong Middle School is _______.| A．small | B．big | C．beautiful | D．B and C |
| A．3,200. | B．3,500. | C．3,800. | D．4,000. |
| A．read books | B．play games | C．have classes | D．have lunch |
| A．the classrooms | B．the library | C．the dining hall | D．the offices |
| A．behind | B．in front of | C．in the front of | D．next to |
6 . Many of us don’t pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes(基因) and aging(老化). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight form UV rays.
Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly(定期地) and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person’s eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.
1. ________ is the most important way to protect our eyes.| A．Natural eye care | B．Taking medicine | C．Seeing the doctor | D．Being happy all the time |
| A．age | B．height | C．reading | D．computers |
| A．Eat healthy foods. | B．Clean the eye by using cold water. |
| C．Wear a pair of sunglasses. | D．Have a rest after working for a while. |
| A．沙尘 | B．闪电 | C．紫外线 | D．超声波 |
| A．Ways of Eye Care | B．Ways of Eye Exercises | C．Ways of Being Happy | D．Ways of Being Healthy |
7 . There are some ways to improve your English, but I think the most important thing is to make English all around you. Here’s some advice for you.
Listen to the radio in English. If there are no English radio stations where you live, listen to one on the Internet.
Watch TV and movies in English. If you have English channels on your TV, watch them. If there are no English channels, you can buy some DVDs of English movies.
Speak English to your friends. You can find a friend who is good at English and speak English with him as much as possible. You’d better find friends whose native language is English. Ask your friend to correct you when needed.
Study or travel to an English-speaking country. Of course the best way to improve your English is to live in English environments. You’ll find yourself surrounded（围绕）with the language everywhere. It can be a more difficult and expensive choice, but you may find it to be a very valuable and helpful experience.
1. How many ways are mentioned in the passage?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．buy a new radio | B．buy some DVDs | C．listen to one on the Internet | D．find a friend to talk with you |
| A．无价值的 | B．有价值的 | C．花费大的 | D．必不可少的 |
| A．You can watch English channels on your TV to improve your English. |
| B．You’d better find friends whose native language is English to talk with you. |
| C．The best way to learn English is to live in all English environments. |
| D．Study or travel to an English-speaking country is a good choice because it doesn’t cost you too much. |
| A．how to improve your English | B．the best time to listen to the radio in English |
| C．make friends with foreigners | D．the steps about how to study abroad |
8 . When my cousin Julia eats chocolate, she feels bad, because many people tell her chocolate has much sugar, and it can make one fat. But Julia says she loves chocolate. If she starts eating it, she can’t stop.
Chocolate is popular all over the world. People like chocolate with ice cream, cakes, and cookies. Most Americans like milk chocolate, and most people in England like dark chocolate.
Is chocolate really bad for health? The new study shows that chocolate is good for us. The study shows chocolate has many vitamins(维生素). One vitamin can help us feel happy. Feeling happy is important for health.
Good chocolate doesn’t have much sugar. “I eat a little chocolate at a time, and I enjoy it!” says Tara Berish, another chocolate lover.
Chocolate not only tastes good, but also smells nice. Girls like it very much. On Valentine’s Day(情人节), chocolate is always chosen as a present. People will send chocolate to their lovers.
1. How does Julia feel when people tell her chocolate has much sugar?| A．Happy | B．Good | C．Bad | D．Unhappy |
| A．milk | B．cakes | C．ice cream | D．cookies |
| A．studies chocolate | B．eats much chocolate |
| C．hates chocolate | D．likes chocolate |
| A．health | B．happiness | C．love | D．life |
| A．Chocolate is very popular all over the world. |
| B．Chocolate can sometimes make us feel happy. |
| C．All chocolate has much sugar. |
| D．Eating a little chocolate is good for health. |
9 . Many parents today worry about their children’s diets. Then what is a healthy diet for children? Miss Jones from Happy Children Hospital gives the following advice:
◆ Children shouldn’t eat food with too much salt because it can cause high blood pressure(高血压).◆ Children should eat food with less fat, oil and sugar. They should not eat too much junk food.
◆ Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins. Children need to eat fruit and vegetables often.
◆ Water is important to everyone. Children need to drink enough water every day.
◆ Children need to eat breakfast every day. It is good for their bodies and minds.
1. Probably Miss Jones is a ________.
| A．teacher | B．doctor | C．shop assistant | D．a waitress |
| A．绿色食品 | B．垃圾食品 | C．天然食品 | D．营养食品 |
| A．enough juice | B．enough water | C．enough coffee | D．enough milk |
| A．Water. | B．Junk food. | C．Sugar. | D．Fruit and vegetables. |
| A．Bad Habits | B．Junk Food | C．Advice on a Healthy Diet | D．An Unhealthy Lifestyle |
10 . Why are dogs our best friends. Maybe because they can understand our words much better than we thought, according to a study in Hungary. It found that dogs understand not only what we say, but also how we say it.
“The results were very exciting and very surprising.” Said the researcher Attila Andies, from Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest.
For the study, the researchers first trained 13 dogs for months. The dogs had to sit quietly inside machine, so that the researchers could check their activity.
Then the researcher put headphones on dogs and played people’s voice to them. There were four different voice. Some were positive words,such as “well down”, or neutral（不带感情色彩的） words like “however”. The words were also in different tones（音调）. Some were positive and some were neutral.
Brain scans（扫描）showed that the dogs could recognize（辨认）words, as well as the tone of words, much like people do. The positive words with a positive tone brought the stronger activity in their brain’s reward centers（反应中枢）.
“It shows that for dogs, a nice phrase can work very well as a prize, but it works best if both words and tones match.” Said Andies.
They also found that dogs deal with meaningful words with the left side of the brain and tones with the right. Human brains work in the same way.
It gave us a new understanding of language,said Andies. That is, not only do humans understand the meaning in words, other species（物种）do too.
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1. What was found according to the study in Hungary?________
| A．Dogs can’t understand people words. |
| B．Dogs can only understand what we say. |
| C．Dogs can understand what we thought better than our words. |
| D．Dogs understand not only what we say, but also how we say it. |
| A．Researchers played with the dogs. | B．Researchers made dogs sit inside machine. |
| C．Researchers scanned the dogs’ brain. | D．Researchers played people’s voice to the dogs. |
| A．neutral words with a neutral tone. | B．neutral words with a positive tone. |
| C．positive words with neutral tone | D．positive words with positive tone |
| A．Human brains don’t work in the same way as dogs do. |
| B．Dogs deal with meaningful words with the left side of the brain. |
| C．The researchers trained dogs for years to check their brain activity. |
| D．Researcher Attila Andies was disappointed at the result of the study. |
| A．Dogs are as clever as humans. | B．Dogs are good at learning human’s language. |
| C．Dogs can understand the meaning in words. | D．Dogs can do what human do. |
