1 . Do you love or hate April Fool’s Day? Here are a few answers:
I don’t like April Fool’s Day. It makes me a bit nervous. I keep thinking someone is about to play a boring trick on me. When twelve o’clock passes, I feel relieved (放心的) that it’s finished for another year. | ||
I love April Fool’s Day. I love playing tricks on people, and I don’t mind if people play tricks on me. It’s one day of the year you can be silly and have a laugh. You have to be quite sensible (理智的) for the other 364 days of the year, so I look forward to April 1st. | ||
April Fool’s Day is a great idea. It’s easy to forget the date, and I always believe everything I read in the newspapers or watch on the TV news, including the big national tricks. They always make me laugh afterward (后来). | ||
I hate April Fool’s Day. Last year, people at work changed the sugar for salt, so we all put salt in our coffee! Then some joker in the office decided he wanted a day off, and he did something to the computers so they wouldn’t work. It just wasn’t funny! I had lots to do, and we all had to stop working and solve the problem. |
1. How does Johnny feel before 12 o’clock on April Fool’s Day?
A.Bored. | B.Surprised. | C.Happy. | D.Nervous. |
A.Johnny | B.Melisa | C.Louise | D.Mark |
A.She often forgets things. |
B.She likes April Fool’s Day. |
C.She doesn’t read newspapers. |
D.She sometimes doesn’t understand others’ jokes. |
A.To explain why he hates the day. |
B.To show how he usually celebrates the day. |
C.To give readers advice on April Fool’s Day tricks. |
D.To help readers understand the importance of the day. |
A.Culture. | B.History. | C.Science. | D.Education. |
1. Which school did Dawei Middle School play against in the quarter—finals?
A.Feichi Middle School. |
B.Weisheng Middle School. |
C.Chize Middle School. |
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. |
A.Dawei Middle School. |
B.Zhuoyue Middle School. |
C.Nanyang Middle School. |
Concert of Music by Mozart Dates: 20th October—24th October Place: Sunshine Concert Hall Duration (持续时间): From 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ticket prices: 100 yuan per adult (Above 18 years old); 80 yuan per child Latecomers: Please arrive early. Latecomers will not be allowed to enter until a proper break (间歇) at the concert. Smokers: Please notice that Sunshine Concert Hall is a nonsmoking area. Children: In order to respect other audiences, children under three years old will not be allowed to attend the concert. |
A.For 5 days. | B.For 7 days. | C.For 9 days. | D.For 3 days. |
A.For one hour. | B.For two hours. | C.For three hours. | D.For four hours. |
A.100 yuan. | B.160 yuan. | C.200 yuan. | D.180 yuan. |
A.Smokers. | B.Latecomers. |
C.High school students. | D.Children under 3 years old. |
A.Movie fans. | B.Television fans. | C.Music fans. | D.Sports fans. |
a In the heart of a seed Buried deep, so deep, A dear little plant Lay fast asleep. “Wake!” said the sunshine, “And creep to the light.” “Wake!” said the voice. Of the raindrops bright. The little plant heard And it rose to see What the wonderful Outside world might be. | b Tea is the leaf of an evergreen shrub which grows in many parts of the world, such as China, Japan and India. The tea plant has green leaves and white flowers. At certain seasons the young leaves are gathered. They are then dried, rolled, and packed in boxes. Two kinds of tea, black and green, are most popular. The difference in color between these two teas is due to different ways of drying the leaf. |
c Once or twice a little leaf was heard to cry, as leaves often do, when a gentle wind is blowing. And the twig said, “What is the matter, little leaf?” “The wind,” said the leaf, “just told me that one day it would pull me off, and throw me on the ground to die.” The twig told it to the branch, and the branch told it to the tree. When the tree heard it, it rustled all over, and sent word back to the trembling leaf. “Do not be afraid,” it said. “Hold on tight, and you shall not go off till you are ready.” | d Nearly all flowers turn towards the sunlight, as if they love it. This can be seen by watching plants that are standing near a window. The flowers will all bend towards the sunlight, if the pots are allowed always to stand in the same position. But by turning them round a little every day, while the flowers are opening, the plants can be made to show flowers on all sides. |
A.Plant Science. |
B.Science Study. |
C.Magic Plant World. |
A.From Passage b, we know that tea can’t grow in England. |
B.From Passage c, we know the tree shows love for the little leaf. |
C.From Passage d, we know that all flowers love the sunlight. |
A.Who made the voice to wake the little plant? |
B.How many parts does a tree have? |
C.What are differences between making black tea and green tea? |
①The habits of flowers
②The worry of the plant
③The functions of the plant
④The growth of the plant
A.Passage a—①;Passage b—④;Passage c—③;Passage d—② |
B.Passage a—④;Passage b—③;Passage c—②;Passage d—① |
C.Passage a—④;Passage b—③;Passage c—①;Passage d—② |
A.The magic natural law showed in plants. |
B.A community of life for man and nature. |
C.Plants have their own language. |
① Do you ever worry about math when you’re at school? One important thing is to sit up straight when you’re taking your math exams, according to the scientists. Good posture can help people feel more positive and careful. Sportsmen, musicians and public speakers can all get advantages from good posture. | ② We all know air pollution is bad for our health. But it can also harm us in other ways. Scientists have found that air pollution may lead to more crimes. According to a study of 86 million peoplein the US, the worse the air pollution was, the more violent (暴力的) crime there was. Scientists think the small pieces and toxic gas (毒气) in air may affect people’s brains. This might make them more violent. |
③ Can AI read our minds? This might not be far away. Scientists from Australia and Germany have developed a type of AI that can guess people’s feelings by tracking(跟踪) and studying their eye movements. This finding could make robots and computers better at understanding humans. | ④ Believe it or not, sportsmen tend to have worse teeth. A study shows that half of the top athletes have tooth problems. This seems strange. They usually pay more attention to their health than the rest of us. Scientists found that sports drinks and energy food can cause tooth problem. Most sportsmen use these products for energy. But they have a lot of sugar, which is bad for our teeth. |
A.get good grades | B.be excited | C.be more confident |
A.get mad at himself |
B.do harm to the society |
C.have problems in his brain |
A.What does AI do with people’s eyes? |
B.How can AI understand humans’ feelings? |
C.Why can robots and computers know more about humans? |
A.①③-positive; ②④-negative | B.①④-positive; ②③-negative | C.①②-positive; ③④-negative |
A.Health Care. | B.Science Study. | C.Our World. |
6 . Hi, I’m Amy. I’m here to help you with any study-related problem, big or small. Please send me a message anytime.
—Amy
My problem is time—I don’t have enough time. Next month, I will have twelve exams. How can I possibly study for all of them? I think it’s difficult and impossible.
—Cindy
Hi, Cindy. It isn’t impossible but you have to get started now. Make a study plan and prepare for each subject. It’s better to study for an hour a day than just once a week all day.
—Amy
I share a bedroom and a desk with my sister. When we study at the desk together, she distracts (使分心) me because she is noisy. I try to talk with her about it, but she gets angry. Can you help me?
—Jane
Hi, Jane. You can discuss with your sister to use the desk at different times. Or you can study at the school library a few times a week. If it’s easier to write instead of talking face to face, try messaging her and explain how terrible you feel.
—Amy
I’m silly. I just find it hard to study. I always stop and start and I keep getting the feeling that I’m learning wrong things. I don’t think you can really help me.
—Liza
Liza, you’re not silly at all! Lots of students have the same experience as you. Sometimes things will improve if you join a study group. Join a group and meet twice or three times a week after school to study together. It’s helpful for lots of students.
—Amy
1. What is Cindy’s problem?A.Her teachers don’t like her. |
B.Her parents don’t understand her. |
C.She doesn’t want to study for her exams. |
D.She doesn’t have enough time to study for her exams. |
A.Amy. | B.Cindy. | C.Jane. | D.Liza. |
A.She is silly. | B.She is noisy. |
C.She learns quickly. | D.She has a common problem. |
A.make a plan | B.join a study group |
C.talk with her friends | D.study in the school library |
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Explore and Discover; A City Tour Discover some of Winnipeg’s rich historical past on a guided tour! When: Every Monday and Thursday Departure place: Entrance to Union Station Departure time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $30 per person Contact: 204-254-3170; www.otours.net Call to book ahead. Space is limited. |
Winnipeg Railway Museum Where the past meets the present. Adults: $5.00 Students (6-15 years old): $3.00 5 & under (with a parent): free For group tours: Call 942-4632 or email us at wpsrail@mts.net Website: www. wp grailwaymuse um. com |
Welcome to The Forks Six thousand years ago this was a great place to visit. Centuries later, it still is. The Forks is a place where you can visit and find plenty to do, see, taste and experience. Hours: The Forks is open 24 hours a day all year round. The Forks Market Hours: July 1 — August 31: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00p.m. (9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays) September 1 — June 30: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays) Hotline: 204-957-7618 Website: www.theforks.com |
1. You can learn more information about A City Tour by looking through
A.www.wpgrailwaymuseum.com | B.www.otours.net |
C.www.theforks.com | D.wpgrail.mts.net |
A.$3.00 | B.$5.00 | C.$8.00 | D.$30.00 |
A.8:30 am on Sundays in July. | B.8:30 am on Saturdays in June. |
C.7:30 pm on Fridays in August. | D.7:30 pm on Mondays in October. |
A.Open hours. | B.Group hours. | C.Limited space. | D.Historical past. |
A.A guidebook. | B.A movie poster. |
C.A sports magazine. | D.A science report. |
People's Food Bank Christmas Food Tree Help to feed this year’s tree! Please give away: ◎ candies ◎ biscuits ◎ rice ◎ milk ◎ tinned food (罐头) The following people are helped by your kind donations (捐赠物) ●Poor people ●Disabled people ●Homeless people How to help: ●You can bring your donations to our food bank. ●You can give away money online. ●You can also volunteer at People’s Food Bank, If you join us , many people will have a happy Christmas! If you want more information, come here to ask our staff. You can also call us at 028-86854324 or email us at Foodbank@qq.com |
1. According to the poster you should not give away_____ to the People’s Food Bank,
A.eggs | B.rice | C.biscuits |
A.are too busy to cook | B.have no children | C.are blind or poor |
A.give away food online |
B.give away money on the Internet |
C.do volunteer work |
A.two | B.three | C.four |
A.travelling magazine | B.newspaper | C.science book |