1 . When we want to find out what the weather will be like tomorrow, we usually turn on the radio or TV. But in the time before radio and TV, people needed to forecast (预测) the weather. How did they do it? Let’s learn about two weather rhymes (押韵的诗) together.
Red sky at night, Sailor’s delight!
Red sky in the morning, Sailors take warning!
This weather rhyme was written a long time ago, but it still works today. As the sun is setting, a red sky at night usually means there are no clouds coming in from the west, a sign of good weather for tomorrow. But a red sky in the morning always means drier air is moving away to the east and moister air is moving in from the west. The moist air could bring clouds, rain and stormy weather.
When leaves show their undersides (底部), Be very certain, rain betides.
The rhyme shows us how trees forecast the weather. Tree leaves turn upside down just before it rains. In the period before a storm, strong winds can lift the leaves and show their undersides.
Animals, insects and plants are natural forecasters. When a summer storm is coming, you may notice that dogs, cows, horses, and geese grow restless (不安的) and frogs come out of their hiding places. These animals don’t have some sixth sense. Scientists think the animals can hear the low frequency (频率) sound waves made by thunderstorms many miles away.
Get outside and observe nature carefully, and soon you’ll be your own weather forecaster.
1. The underlined word “moist” can be replaced by the word “________”.| A．wet | B．Cold | C．warm | D．clean |
| A．Their sense of sight. | B．Their sense of hearing. |
| C．Their sense of smell. | D．Their sense of touching. |
| A．The two rhymes are both about winter weather. |
| B．When leaves show their undersides, it will be fine. |
| C．If you see a red sky in the morning, you can travel outside. |
| D．If you see a frog come out of its hiding place, you’d better stay at home. |
| A．To introduce two famous weather rhymes to us. |
| B．To tell us we should read as many rhymes as possible. |
| C．To show us the way to observe different animals. |
| D．To encourage us to get close to nature and observe the weather on our own. |
2 . We use money to buy things we need or want. But a long time ago, people didn’t use money. So how did they get the things they wanted? Well, there is a long and interesting story.
At first they would exchange things they had for something they need. For example, if a shoemaker needed some bread, he would give a baker shoes and the baker would give him bread. This was called “bartering(以物易物)”.
Bartering worked well for a while. But after the baker didn’t need so many shoes, the shoemaker still needed more bread. What could they do? The solution （解决办法） to this problem was money.
Money is an agreement among people. There were many earlier forms of money, such as cattle, salt, grain and shells. But it was not easy to move them to faraway places or store them. So metal money began to take the place of these things. Metal money was used in China as early as 1,000 BC.
About three hundred years ago, paper money was used widely. Paper money is much cheaper to make than metal money. It is also easier to carry. Now paper money is used by most countries.
1. In more ancient times, if people wanted beef, they needed ________.| A．to buy it with money | B．to make it by themselves. |
| C．to borrow it from other people | D．to exchange it with other people |
| A．metal | B．some shells | C．paper money | D．grain or salt |
| A．About 1,000 years ago. | B．About 2,000 years ago. |
| C．More than 3,000 years ago | D．More than 4,000 years ago. |
| A．Bartering lasted for a long time. |
| B．Now paper money is used by most countries. |
| C．Metal money is cheaper to make than paper money. |
| D．It was easy to store and move the early forms of money. |
| A．The Ways to Buy Things. | B．How to Exchange Things |
| C．How to Make More Money. | D．The History Behind Money. |
Confidence(自信) is very important in daily life. It can help you develop a healthy attitude(态度). A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chances to make themselves successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions:
● ________ ________When you are not confident, you can’t do well in what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak in a loud voice so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can help you become more confident.
●Play sports Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. A strong body helps you be full of confidence.
●Encourage yourself Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done.
●Get rid of(消除)fear Fear comes along with failure(失败). But if you know that failure is part of your life, it’s easy to get over it. Don’t hide your head just because you said something stupid last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better.
●Pick up a hobby If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident.
1. 根据短文内容完成句子(每空限填一个单词)。The first paragraph tells us
2. 根据第二段内容和其他带有段落标题的格式, 在第二段的开头写出本段的标题(每空限填一个单词)。
3. 将文中画线的句子译成汉语。
4. 根据短文内容回答问题。Why do you need to pick up a hobby?
5. 根据短文内容回答问题(限10个词以内)。What is the passage mainly talking about?
4 . Do you obey the rules in your school? What do you think of your school rules? Are you allowed to dye hair? A lot of school rules are similar around the world, but some are different. Many students may enjoy more freedom（自由）in some countries. But freedom doesn’t mean “no rules”. Every school has their own rules. There are some rules in some Asian schools: The students are not allowed to dye their hair and are supposed to keep the hair black. They are not allowed to wear earrings, either. Almost all schools used to require students to wear uniforms but now half of the schools require uniforms. The students feel happy to wear all kinds of clothes. The students must get to school on time. If they are late, they can’t get into the school gate because the school gate is closed. In some countries, students are not allowed to have part-time jobs because they may not concentrate on their studies.
American schools have their own rules. For example, in Morton High School, students are not allowed to choose their own clothes. They must get to school or leave school on time. Food or drinks or snacks shouldn’t be taken into the classroom. They must wear sports shoes in gym class. They are supposed to keep quiet in the school bus. In America, the students can have part-time jobs in their free time.
1. If you are a student in some Asian countries, ________ .| A．you can wear earrings | B．you must wear sports shoes in gym class |
| C．you may be allowed to wear your own clothes | D．you are allowed to have part-time jobs |
| A．禁止 | B．要求, 命令 | C．批准, 允许 | D．奖励 |
| A．The students can have part-time jobs in their free time. |
| B．The students are allowed to wear their own clothes. |
| C．The students must get to school on time. |
| D．The students should keep the hair black. |
| A．the students must wear uniforms in Morton High School |
| B．the students can’t dye their hair |
| C．the students often make noises in the school bus |
| D．the students can’t make money in the free time |
| A．The students can eat things in class in America. |
| B．Different countries have different school rules. |
| C．The school gate is open when the classes begin. |
| D．The students can’t get freedom if there are rules in school. |
5 . Earthquakes happen without warning（前兆）.They can happen any time of a day, at any point during the year. When an earthquake is happening, you should know what you should do or not do.
Do NOT go outside. You could get injured from falling glass or parts of buildings.
Stay under a desk, table, or other strong furniture. Or stay in a corner of the building. Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.
Keep away from windows, advertisements on the wall or the building, and anything else that could fall and hurt you. Most people get injured by falling things during an earthquake, not by the shaking itself.
If you are driving when an earthquake happens, stop the car if it’s safe. Stay inside your car until the earthquake stops, and don’t drive near bridges. Try not to stop by power lines or trees. These could fall and hurt you.
1. When will the earthquakes happen?2. Why can’t we go outside when the earthquake is happening?
3. What most people get injured by falling things or the shaking itself?
4. 把划线部分翻译成汉语。
5. The best title for this passage should be
6 . Playing is serious business for children. In fact , it's what they do best! Ask them why they do it! and kids will probably say, "Because it's fun." But it's much more than that. It's also good for them.
Studies shows that from birth babies begin learning through play. They use their five senses to get to know their new world. Brightly coloured toys and the clothing help develop a baby's sense（感觉） of sight.
Children love toys that allow them to use their imagination（想象）.Sometimes an empty box is more fun than a high-tech(高技术)toy. That's because a box can become anything a child imagines it to be.
Playing doesn't become any less important once children start school. Many valuable(有价值的) lessons about life are learned on the school playground. Kids learn how to share , take turns and play by the rules.
根据短文判断正（T）误（F）
1. Babies get to know the new word through play.
2. An empty box is more fun than a high-tech toy.
3. Toys can develop birth babies’ sense of sight.
4. Once children start school, playing doesn't become any important .
5. Children can learn many things about life through play.
7 . We've talked about snails(蜗牛) and their slow move. But much of the time snails don't move at all. They are in their shells(壳) sleeping.
Hot sun will dry out a snail's body. So at the least sign of hot sun, a snail draws its body into its shell. A snail will die in a heavy rain. So when it rains, a snail does the same thing, too. A snail can sleep for as long as it needs to. It spends all the winter months in its shell, asleep.
In spring the snail wakes up. Its body comes out from the shell. When hungry, the snail looks for food. Its eyes, at the end of the top feelers(触角)are very weak. But its sense of smell is very strong. It helps the snail to find food.
A snail's mouth is no bigger than the point of a pin(大头针).Yet it has 256,000 teeth! The teeth are very small, and you can't see them. If you put a snail in a hard paper box, it will eat its way out! And if a snail wears out its teeth, it will grow new ones.
1. What do you know about a snail from this article?| A．It moves more slowly at night | B．It has thousands of feet |
| C．It doesn't move at all | D．It sleeps much of the time |
| A．looks for food | B．sleeps in its shell |
| C．takes a walk slowly | D．moves away |
| A．eyes | B．feelers | C．the sense of smell | D．teeth |
| A．a snail's shell is very thin | B．a snail has a lot of teeth |
| C．a snail has a big mouth | D．a snail's teeth are unuseful |
| A．In winter the snail doesn't eat or move. |
| B．A snail doesn't like living under the sun, |
| C．The snail's teeth can't be worn out. |
| D．The snail's nose helps to find food. |
8 . The Dragon Boat Festival is a folk festival which has a history of more than two thousand years. It is also named Chongwu Festival. There are many activities on the day.
| The dragon boat race is an important competition during the festival. People held dragon boat races in the river to remember the poet, Qu Yuan. Now, the dragon boat race is a traditional activity for Chinese people. |
| During the Dragon Boat Festival, children usually wear sweet-smelling bags to avoid bad things. In some areas of China, a sweet-smelling bag is also used as a symbol of love between lovers. |
| A long time ago, a married daughter would return to her parents' home during the Dragon Boat Festival. So the Dragon Boat Festival is also called Girls' Day. |
| Eating rice dumplings is also a custom for Chinese people. The rice dumpling is a kind of food with different designs and styles. For thousands of years, the custom of eating rice dumplings has been popular in China and has spread to Korea, Japan and countries in Southeast Asia. |
1. What should Chinese do during the Dragon Boat Festival?
① Take part in a dragon boat race. ② Wear bags that have pleasant smells.
③ Eat delicious dumplings. ④ Throw water at each other.
| A．①② | B．②③ | C．①④ |
| A．To admire a famous scientist. | B．To have good luck. | C．To remember Qu Yuan. |
| A．A daughter can wear a sweet-smelling bag. |
| B．A daughter who is married can return to her parents’ home. |
| C．Girls have lots of housework to do during the Dragon Boat Festival. |
| A．A sweet-smelling bag can be used as a symbol of love. |
| B．People usually hold dragon boat races in the sea. |
| C．People have celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival for more than two thousand years. |
| A．They can express love between lovers. |
| B．They are eaten to avoid bad things. |
| C．They have different designs and styles. |
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip（付小费）.It is usual to tip porters who help carry your bags，taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England，make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain，it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late，and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 pm.
In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek（脸颊）. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan，people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card，don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something In conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
1. When you travel to the USA，you don’t need to tip .
| A．porters | B．waiters | C．bus drivers | D．taxi drivers |
| A．Love me，love my dog |
| B．He who laughs last laughs best |
| C．When in Rome，do as the Romans do |
| D．Where there is a will，there is a way |
| A．搬运工 | B．清洁工 | C．接线员 | D．售票员 |
| A．In Spain，People usually have dinner very early |
| B．In England，It’s a not polite to talk about the weather |
| C．In Arab countries，men kiss one another on the cheek |
| D．In Japan you should not read the business card as soon as you get it. |
| A．How to Tip | B．Body Language |
| C．When to Have Dinner | D．Advice to International Travelers |
Everyone knows that exercise is important. We all need to exercise. Doctors say it’s good for us. It keeps body strong.
When the daytime comes, we must get up. This is the time for exercise. Exercise means doing things with the body. There’re many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate, or play ball games. Make sure you exercise in the following(下面的) ways: You have to like what you’re doing.
Exercise enough — but not too much. It’s good to exercise twice each week. Thirty minutes each time is enough. Try all kinds of things until you find one, two or three sports that feel right for you.
Exercising can be fun. Friends can exercise together at a fitness center, or they can play sports together. How do you exercise?
根据上文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. In the passage the writer tells us that we all need to _________.
| A．relax | B．exercise | C．work |
| A．Fishing. | B．Running. | C．Swimming. |
| A．It means studying. | B．It means playing. | C．It means doing things with the body. |
| A．It can make the body weak. | B．It can make the body healthy. | C．It can make us sleep more. |
| A．健身中心 | B．减肥中心 | C．医疗中心 |
