1 . Do you love fast food? Why? How often do you eat it? 200 people joined our survey and here is the result.
Chart 1: How often do you eat fast food?
Chart 2: Why do you love fast food?
1. ________ of the people eat fast food twice a week.
| A．14% | B．28% | C．44% |
| A．cheap | B．delicious | C．convenient |
2 . 10-year-old Bill is being interviewed (采访) on TV about his own cooking.
①_________
When I was five, I became interested in cooking. I started helping my mum in the kitchen when I was six. At the age of seven, I could make vegetable salad. One year later, I could make a fruit pie all by myself.
②_________
I don’t go to cooking classes. Sometimes I watch videos on the phone. I often read books about cooking. Actually, I think the best way to improve my cooking is to try it again and again. If it is not good, I’ll do it differently next time.
③_________
They’re glad that they don’t have to make dinner every day, and they usually enjoy my cooking. But, you can’t make everyone happy all the time.
④_________
It’s interesting. In fact, I really enjoy myself making the shows. They’re watched by millions, but I still find it strange when people I don’t know say hello to me in the street.
1. What does Bill think is the best way to improve his cooking?| A．To watch videos on the phone. | B．To read books about cooking. |
| C．To go to cooking classes. | D．To learn by practicing. |
a. What do you think of being on TV?
b. When did you start cooking?
c. What do your parents think of your cooking?
d. What’s the best way to get good at cooking?
| A．①—d, ②—b, ③—c, ④—a | B．①—b, ②—d, ③—c, ④—a |
| C．①—b, ②—c, ③—d, ④—a | D．①—d, ②—c, ③—b, ④—a |
| A．Bill could make vegetable salad at the age of nine. |
| B．Bill became interested in cooking at the age of six. |
| C．Bill could make a fruit pie all by himself at the age of eight. |
| D．Bill started helping his mum in the kitchen at the age of five. |
| A．His parents don’t like him to make shows. |
| B．His parents don’t always like his cooking. |
| C．His parents make him cook meals for everyone. |
| D．His parents find it strange that he’s interviewed. |
| A．Bill is watching the funny TV games now. |
| B．Bill’s mother has to make dinner every day. |
| C．Bill often goes to have cooking lessons at night. |
| D．Bill likes himself making the shows very much. |
3 . YOU’RE NOT ALONE!
Do you feel sad and stressed when you’re learning English? Well, don’t worry. You’re not alone! Li Ming, from China felt just like this. So he decided to write to International English Learners’ Blog site.
Li Ming’s Blog: Hi, I’m Li Ming from China. I’m really trying hard to learn English and I just need some help! I’ve got an exam coming up soon and I need to improve my listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Please help me! | |
 | Li Ming! I know just how you’re feeling. There must be other people in your situation. Why don’t you get together and set up some kind of “English Speaking Club”? You can talk to each other about your life and your worries. It’s a good way to improve your English and enjoy yourself! Amy, China |
 | Hi there! Like you, I’m trying to learn English grammar and especially pronunciation — they speak so fast here and have really strange accents! Try to watch some English films and don’t worry if you don’t understand everything — just guess what they’re saying. Zhao Xing, UK |
 | It’s a good idea to read English newspapers. Isn’t there one in China called China Daily?Get your notebook out and write down some words you don’t know! You’ll find words repeat themselves and you’ll quickly build up your vocabulary. Sam, Australia |
 | How about getting a pen friend? I’d be happy to be yours. We can send each other messages. Don’t be shy! Good luck in your exams. Take a deep breath, smile and you’ll be fine! Daniel, Spain |
1. Who has a coming-up exam?
| A．Amy. | B．Sam. | C．Li Ming. | D．Zhao Xing. |
| A．China. | B．UK. | C．Australia. | D．Spain. |
| A．By talking to people. |
| B．By watching some English films. |
| C．By setting up some kind of “English Speaking Club”. |
| D．By reading English newspapers and writing down new words. |
| A．To speak fast. | B．To get a pen friend. |
| C．To spell some words. | D．To improve English and enjoy life. |
| A．a guidebook | B．a culture magazine | C．a story book | D．a website (网站) |
| A. Nanjing is a suitable place if you want to educate your students or children. There are many places you can go the Peace Square, Nanjing Museum and so on. B. Beijing is one of the historical and cultural cities, with the Great Wall, the Palace Museum and some other ancient buildings. You can learn about the history and culture of China in different periods there. C. Harbin is China’s “ice city”. It is famous for its Ice and Snow World. Thousands of visitors from all over the world come here this winter. The travelers from the south of China make up a large part of the tourism crowd. D. If you like the sea and sea animals, Qingdao is a wonderful place to visit. There are many beautiful beaches and sea world. You will have fun there. E. Mount Huangshan lies in the south of Anhui. While you are climbing the mountain, you can enjoy the sea of clouds, pines (松树) and unique rocks around you. It’s really a nice place to visit. |
5 . Confucius (孔子) had a lot to say about how to live a good life. What’s your favorite Confucius saying? Students from Medfield School posted their favorite sayings on this class webpage.
Tam—“Do not do to others as you do not wish to be done to you.”
I like it best. To me, it’s the most important life rule. Just the other day, I was with a friend in class and she started talking badly about a classmate of ours. I kept on thinking about how bad our classmate would feel if he knew she was saying such terrible things! I know I wouldn’t like it!
Rosa—“In the company of two others, I can always find one worthy of being my teacher.”
It is my favorite. I like to remind (提醒) myself of this saying when practicing with classmates in school. I can learn a lot from others, even from their mistakes. This saying gives me courage and reminds me to pay attention.
Andre—“To go too far is as bad as to fall short."
This is my favorite. It means that to do too much of something is as bad as not doing enough. For example, I wanted to lose a few kilos for a big party so I didn’t eat enough and exercised all the time. In the end, I got really sick and couldn’t even go to the party! For me, it’s important to find a balance (平衡) to achieve my dreams.
1. What can we learn about Confucius sayings according to the text?| A．They teach us how to live a good life. |
| B．They have become important social rules. |
| C．They are hot topics in all western schools. |
| D．They are well received in foreign countries. |
| A．Think twice before you act. |
| B．Learn from others as well as mistakes. |
| C．Treat others as you would like to be treated. |
| D．Remind yourself to get on well with classmates. |
| A．A travel guidebook. | B．A school website. |
| C．A national newspaper. | D．A history textbook. |
6 . 阅读下面材料，请根据下面各题中的人物情况，给他们每个人选择相匹配的选项。
| A. Duo Guan is a movie about the Chinese women volleyball team. In this film, you can know how these strong girls trained hard and fought for the champion. B. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a film by Li An. You can enjoy in it both excellent kungfu fightings and beautiful Chinese scenery (风景). C. Charlotte’s Web is a lovely movie based on the book with the same title. In the movie a spider saves a piggy in a clever way. D. In the movie, Shazam, a young man gains super power by accident and then he has to shoulder the duty to protect the world. It is suitable for children aged 10 and above. E. Can you imagine how many funny stories two men can create on their way back home during the Spring Festival? You can find the answer in Lost on Journey. |
7 . Are you interested in visiting museums? If so, here is a good place for you. A new museum in Ghana, a country in Africa, is open to visitors. The name of the museum is the Pan African Heritage World Museum (泛非遗产世界博物馆). The following is some information about the museum.
The Pan African Heritage World Museum | |
Opening | The museum opens from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. And on Saturdays, it opens until 8:00 p.m. It has galleries (画廊) and a theatre. The opening of it is a piece of exciting news for museum lovers. The museum will be a great place to visit. |
The idea of building it | A man called Kojo Yankah thought up the idea for the museum. He had the idea because he wanted more people to learn about the rich history of Africa. “It is time for Africans to write and exhibit our own story, our history and our proud heritage-it is the only way to build self-confidence in our youth. for the future.” Kojo said. |
Why is it special? | In fact, there are fewer than 2,000 museums in Africa, compared with over 30,000 in Europe and the USA. This museum is special because it is the only one bringing all African heritage together. |
It’s said that the museum will be one of the top 100 greatest places to visit in the world. A digital version (数字版) of the museum is now online, which makes museum lovers around the world excited. If you are interested in African history, be sure to visit it.
1. People can visit the Pan African Heritage World Museum ________.| A．at 8:00 a.m., Monday | B．at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday | C．at 6:00 p.m., Saturday |
| A．there were few museums in Africa |
| B．he thought Africa had rich history |
| C．he wanted more people to know about African history |
| A．people can visit the museum online now |
| B．only Africans can visit this museum |
| C．the museum has exhibits and theatres |
| A．it is the only museum in Ghana |
| B．it is the only museum that brings all African heritage together |
| C．it makes people across the world excited |
| A．to give information about a new museum in Ghana |
| B．to explain the idea of building a museum |
| C．to compare different museums in the world |
8 . Hello! We’re in 2042 now. Let’s share our beautiful life together!
Through years of studying hard, I’m teaching Chinese in a middle school. Some of my students come from other countries. Since they like Chinese history and culture, they carefully listen to me explain Chinese poems and novels. They spread Chinese history and culture around the world. —Wen Hua |
China is much greener now because it has worked on protecting the environment. New energy is used without polluting the earth. I’m doing something common for our city. I keep our streets clean and tidy (整洁的) every day to make people live comfortably. I am proud of my job. Any job is a good job. —Gan Jing |
When I was young, I dreamed about being an astronaut and flying into space. Now my dream has come true. Traveling to the moon has got popular. People between the ages of 18 and 60 are able to travel to the moon. I’m going to travel to Mars soon. I’m so excited! —Lan Tian |
1. What are Wen Hua’s foreign students interested in?
| A．Becoming a teacher. | B．Flying into space. |
| C．English poems and novels. | D．Chinese history and culture. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．Because he works as a doctor. |
| B．Because he will travel to the moon. |
| C．Because he is proud of his job. |
| D．Because he is going to Mars soon. |
Waitress: Welcome! Are you ready to order?
Wang Bing: Yes, please. I’d like to eat some noodles.
Waitress: There are three kinds of noodles. They are all very delicious.
Wang Bing: Well, I’ll try the chicken noodles. What would you like, Daniel?
Daniel: Hmm...
Waitress: We also have dumplings and rice. Rice with fish or chicken is twelve yuan. Fifteen yuan for dumplings with meat and cabbage, and thirteen yuan for dumplings with carrot and egg. Dumplings are very popular.
Daniel: How about carrot and egg dumplings?
Waitress: They are very yummy. I’m sure you will love them.
Daniel: OK. I’ll try that, please.
Waitress: Would you like something to drink?
Wang Bing: Yes, please. I would like a bottle of water. What about you, Daniel?
Daniel: Some apple juice, please.
Waitress: No problem.
| MENU | |||
| Food | Drinks | ||
| Dumplings with meat and cabbage | 15 yuan | A can of coke | 3 yuan |
| Dumplings with carrot and egg | 13 yuan | A glass of juice | 4 yuan |
| Beef/Chicken noodles | 14 yuan | A cup of tea | 3 yuan |
| Tomato and egg noodles | 11 yuan | A bottle of water. | 2 yuan |
| Rice with fish/chicken | 12 yuan | A glass of milk | 5 yuan |
1. Where are Wang Bing and Daniel now?
| A．At a market. | B．In a supermarket. | C．In a fruit shop. | D．In a restaurant. |
| A．Dumplings with carrot and egg and some water. |
| B．Dumplings with carrot and egg and some apple juice. |
| C．Dumplings with meat and cabbage and some water. |
| D．Dumplings with meat and cabbage and some apple juice. |
| A．15 yuan. | B．16 yuan. | C．17 yuan. | D．18 yuan. |
10 . China is such a big country. Different places have different charms (魅力). Students across the country are talking about differences between the north and the south.
| Wu Yuchen, 13, Fujian | I think the biggest difference is the language. Each place in China has dialect (方言). For example, people in my hometown Xiamen speak the Minnan dialect. But visitors from the north can hardly understand it! Luckily, China has done a good job in teaching people Mandarin (普通话), especially older people. |
| Zhang Hangming, 13, Tianjin | I think the food is quite different. I grew up in Tianjin, a northern city. Tianjin is famous for baozi and jianbing. In 2016, my parents took me to travel in Hunan. I was surprised by the rice there. |
| Zhou Caiyan, 14, Zhejiang | I live in Hangzhou, a southern city. Hangzhou is warm and wet, with beautiful lake scenery. I often see young people wearing hanfu while walking along the West Lake. But when I traveled to Xi’an, I saw people wearing hanfu, too! It seems that people from both the north and the south love this kind of clothing! |
1. What dialect do people in Xiamen speak?
| A．Mandarin. | B．Hakka (客家话). | C．Minnan dialect. |
| A．The food. | B．The language. | C．The weather. |
| A．rice | B．hanfu | C．baozi |
| A．Young people in Hangzhou seldom wear hanfu. |
| B．Hangzhou is a city in the north of China. |
| C．The weather in Hangzhou is warm and wet. |
| A．Different clothes in China. |
| B．Differences between the north and the south. |
| C．Different food between different places. |
