1 . Suppose that you have some free time to kill. There is an enjoyable short video to watch and an interesting 1,000-word article to read. You can only choose one of the two. Which one will you pick?
Perhaps the video will be your choice. Over the past few years, watching videos online has become a part of many people’s daily lives. The number of people patiently reading long articles, meanwhile, has been cut down. Some people fear that video will one day replace (代替) text. But in my opinion, this isn’t going to happen.
Videos can in fact help us learn new information more quickly. However, can they help us fully learn about the ancient world? Many historical stories were recorded using only texts. Only through the reading of these texts can we truly and fully learn about what happened during the ancient world and the knowledge people had got.
Short videos are a type of “instant culture”. They come into and leave our minds like flying cars. Oftentimes, we can’t help but look for the second video immediately after we’ve finished watching one. But can we always remember and understand the contents (内容) of these videos? When we read a long article patiently, we often pay close attention to the contents. What’s more, texts allow us to use our imagination, while videos don’t.
In a word, video might change the way people learn about the world and the way they make themselves happy, but texts will never be replaced. Texts are like immortal (不朽的) stars which shine from the past to the future.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the passage?| A．To give advice. | B．To ask for help. | C．To show ideas. | D．To express feelings. |
| A．By reading texts. | B．By using imagination. |
| C．By watching videos | D．By talking with old people. |
| A．Slow. | B．Quick. | C．Small. | D．Big. |
①The 1,000-word article is not interesting at all.
②Fewer people can patiently read long articles now.
③Watching videos online takes up people’s daily lives.
④Some people fear that video will one day replace text.
| A．①② | B．①③ | C．②③ | D．②④ |
| A．Texts will never be replaced. | B．Texts take long time to understand. |
| C．Videos are enjoyable and popular. | D．Videos are the best to kill free time. |
2 . On the morning of November 6, I went to work as a volunteer (志愿者) guide along with some of my schoolmates. I had never volunteered at an art museum before.
Our group was sent to the show called “Time-Space Post Office”. This show was made up of many letters from the visitors who had attended it before. The letters were about people’s understanding of the arts or their wishes.
Soon, we welcomed a group of visitors. I was afraid to speak to them. Instead, I just stood by. But slowly, I became less nervous. I tried to speak to an old man, “Hello, I am a volunteer guide for the show. You are now looking at Mr. Ding Yi’s ‘Time-Space Post Office’. I’d like to introduce this show to you,” “Here, we can see many letters written by our old visitors,” I continued. “In fact, everybody can become a part of this show. You, too, can write about the future—your thoughts, dreams and hopes.” The old man smiled at me and said, “Thank you, boy! You just did a wonderful job!” After hearing those words, I was so proud.
This volunteer activity helped me to become more confident (自信的), I am now looking forward to taking part in a similar activity in the near future!
1. What is “Time-Space Post Office” made up of?| A．Letters from old visitors. | B．Different kinds of postcards. |
| C．Suggestions from the visitors. | D．Problems visitors can’t understand |
| A．He was very nervous. | B．The visitors were unfriendly |
| C．There were too many visitors. | D．He knew little about the show. |
| A．Never be nervous again. | B．Work in a post office. |
| C．Continue to be a volunteer. | D．Become a part of this show. |
3 . When you spend three weeks reading a book, and a month later somebody asks you about it and you can’t remember anything you read. What’s your feeling? It makes you wonder why you wasted time on it.
There are some effective (有效的) ways to learn. And when I say “to learn effectively”, what I mean is to not just build up knowledge, but to be able to use that knowledge effectively. So I say, most of the courses people spend money on is not learning. Something is not truly learned until it changes you in some way.
●Memory is based on (基于) connections
One of my favorite online book clubs is Mentor Box. The club will send you books to read and study materials related (联系) to them. The materials can help you put what you’ve learnt into good use and make you remember things quickly.
You can do this on your own. When you read something useful, write down its connections with something in your life—how you can use the idea, how it can help with your problems, etc.
●Read in a right way
People believe they have to read everything, line by line, one after another. This is not true. When you buy a book, you’re not buying the words, you’re buying the useful ideas. The point of a book is the information that is important to you. What matters is the key idea. Once you’ve received that idea, there’s no reason to feel obligated to sit there and read the rest.
●Ask the right questions
Everything you read should be questioned. You can question the writer’s ideas, whether they’re explaining information correctly. When reading something you agree with, you can ask yourself, “Is it possible that this could be wrong?” Asking the right questions will decide the depth of your knowledge and understanding, not the ability to remember a lot of facts and numbers.
1. According to the writer, effective learning ________.| A．is spending a long time reading a book |
| B．helps you get a good feeling after reading |
| C．happens when knowledge changes you in some way |
| D．is the main purpose of the courses people spend money on |
| A．Joining our favorite online book club. | B．Always writing down somethings useful. |
| C．Studying the reading materials carefully. | D．Building connections between books and our life. |
| A．have critical spirit | B．remember the details well |
| C．find the information quickly | D．use the knowledge effectively |
| A．worried | B．forced | C．relaxed | D．surprised |
| A．How to Become A Better Learner | B．How to Remember Things Effectively |
| C．Ways of Building Connections in Your Life | D．The Importance of Asking the Right Questions |
4 . In China, some places are fantastic in autumn because the leaves there change different colors. Here are some of the best places to enjoy autumn colors.
| Fragrant Hill Parks | It’s one of the most popular places to enjoy autumn leaves. In early October, the leaves begin to change color. By mid-October, the mountain is full of red, orange and purple leaves. |
| The Yellow Mountain | The autumn leaves season begins in October and lasts until early November. Besides the red leaves, many other views are worth seeing, such as the sunrise, rocks, waterfalls and pine trees. It’s known as the most beautiful mountain in China. |
| Yangshuo Countryside | To visit the Yangshuo Countryside is to get close to nature and experience real farm life in the countryside in southern China. You can ride a bike on the countryside roads to enjoy natural beauty. |
| A．In early October. | B．In mid-October. | C．In early November. | D．In mid-November. |
| A．See purple leaves. | B．Ride a bike. | C．Watch the sunrise. | D．Experience farm life. |
| A．A health magazine. | B．A travel website. | C．A science report. | D．A research paper. |
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1. Which of the following cannot be borrowed from the library?
| A．CDs. | B．DVDs | C．Computers. | D．Magazines. |
| A．use his photo ID | B．tell the library at once |
| C．visit the library in person | D．tell his parents about it |
| A．their home addresses | B．their favorite books |
| C．their parents' signatures | D．their parents' phone numbers |
On a beautiful spring afternoon,
I relax and lie down.
On the soft green grass,
Breathing in the fresh smell that I can feel all around.
My attention is taken up to the clouds.
For up there in the bright blue sky.
Is a fluffy white world of cotton candy animals?
And castles built with marshmallow bricks.
But I must be creative and take the time
To bring this world into focus,
So I take a breath,
And close my eyes just a little bit.
As a tiny, cotton ball mouse
Jumps out from a lion's house.
What a treat to spend my afternoon
With these newly found friends moving by!
1. The poet is watching clouds ________.
| A．in the morning | B．at noon | C．in the afternoon | D．at night |
| A．Busy | B．Tired | C．Peaceful | D．Bored |
| A．show us where to watch clouds |
| B．teach us about cloud shapes |
| C．explain to us how clouds can change |
| D．tell us about his cloud watching |
7 . My name is Sam. I joined a club called “passing help” last month. Now let me tell you why I joined it.
One evening this May, on my way home my old car was broken. It was 25 miles from my home. I wanted to get a ride, but there was no car. It was also hard to take a taxi. I decided to take a bus home. I went to a bus stop nearby.
After a while, a bus came, but it did not go to my town. The bus driver was a young woman. She was kind and she told me which bus I should take. I waited there for about thirty minutes, but no bus came. At last a car came to me and a woman came out of the car. She was just the bus driver.
“When I reached the bus station, I got to know that the bus to your town couldn't come, so I returned here. I just can't leave you here,” she said, “Get in my car and I will take you back to your home.”
“It is a long way.” I said.
“Come on, sir,” she said, “Let’s go.”
On the way she told me a story. A few days ago, there wasn't gas (汽油) in her car. An old man drove her up to a gas station and then back to her car. When we got to my home, I wanted to give her some money to thank her, but she didn't accept it.
“I only want to help others and do something nice for somebody. Pass it along.” She said.
1. What happened to Sam one evening this May?| A．He lost his way. | B．His car broken down. |
| C．He was hurt in an accident. | D．He couldn't reach the gas station. |
| A．by train | B．by bus | C．by car | D．by taxi |
| A．a club boss | B．a taxi driver | C．a bus driver | D．a gas station worker. |
| A．give her some money | B．get on her bus |
| C．take her to her house | D．help others just as she did |
| A．A kind old man | B．Getting a ride | C．Passing help | D．A broken car |
8 . Do you like cartoons? If so, read the introduction to the 5 Best Animation(动画)Studios.
| TOP 5 Nickelodeon Animation Studios In 1998, the company entered the cartoon film industry. Among the best animated series it has offered, many stand out, including Sponge Bob Square Pants and Invader Zim. |
| TOP 4 DreamWorks Animation Since 1994, Dream Works has never failed to leave a mark. Most cartoon-lovers may know the logo (标志) of a young boy fishing from his seat on a moon. For over twenty years, audiences have enjoyed its imagination. But its influence has always been just slightly weaker than those of the next three. |
| TOP 3 Studio Ghibli After the success of Miyazaki's 1984 film Nausicaa of the valley of the Wind, he set up Studio Ghibli in 1985 with producer Toshio and director Isao. Now, eight of the fifteen most money-making cartoon films in Japanese history are made by Studio Ghibli. Because of his achievements, Miyazaki is considered the best animated director, perhaps of all the time. |
| TOP 2 Walt Disney Animation Studios Disney has given us so many childhood memories. The studio was set up in 1923 by Walt Disney and his elder brother Roy when the two began producing silent short cartoons in Los Angeles. The introduction of Mickey Mouse helped start the company's career, but the 1937 cartoon film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs caught more attention. |
| TOP 1 Pixar Animation Studios For thirty years, it has produced many wonderful stories which attract every age group. Every Pixar film is the result of its writers trying to tell better stories. With the releases(发行)for Cars 3, Coco, Toy Story 4, Pixar's next work will be better. |
1. What animation was produced in Studio Ghibli?
| A．Toy Story 4. | B．Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. |
| C．SpongeBob SquarePants. | D．Nausicaa of the valley of the Wind. |
| A．Nickelodeon Animation Studio began to make silent short cartoons in 1998. |
| B．The writers from Pixar Animation Studios are trying to tell better stories. |
| C．Snow white and the Seven Dwarfs didn't catch any attention in 1937. |
| D．The logo of Dream Works Animation is known by all cartoon-lovers. |
| A．Outdoor Fun. | B．Great People. | C．Art World. | D．Wild Animals. |
9 . How would you like to build a time machine? Paper, sticks, glue and string are all you need.Put them together to build a kite. A kite connects you to the past.
No one knows who flew the first kite. It was probably someone in China or perhaps Indonesia.Indonesia. Indonesian fishermen hung fishhooks on kites and sent them out to sea to catch fish. Starting 2,000years ago, Chinese farmers flew kites to welcome the New Year and bring good luck to Earth.
In China, people also used kites during wartime. One Chinese story tells how soldiers put noise makers on kites and flew them at night over the enemy camp. The enemies were frightened by the noise and ran away.
About 1,300 years ago, Chinese travelers took kites to Japan. Soon kites filled the skies there.Kites reached Thailand about 700 years ago. During floods, Thai farmers flew kites over their fields They hoped the kites would drive away the clouds and stop the rain. Over time, kites flew their way out of Asia.Today, kites are a passion all over the world. Kite fans meet at festivals in many parts of the world and have great fun.
Over the years,Kites have also helped people understand the natural world.In 1749, for example, thermometers were tied to kites to measure temperatures. In 1906, cameras hanging from kites took pictures of San Francisco, California after an earthquake. The photos helped people plan what to do.
Kites also helped inventors find out how to make airplanes. The Wright brothers studied how kites flew, which helped them make the first successful airplane.
Since the ancient Chinese first set their kites into the air,people have loved flying kites. Kites give us ways to celebrate, relax and explore. So go fly a kite! Enjoy the feeling of wonder that kite flyers have felt for centuries.
1. According to the passage, in which countries were kites used to make good wishes?| A．China and Japan. | B．China and Thailand. |
| C．Japan and Indonesia. | D．Thailand and Indonesia. |
| A．make the enemies leave in fear | B．celebrate victories during wartime |
| C．stop the enemies from sleeping well | D．carry soldiers to fight against the enemies |
| A．strong love | B．useful machine |
| C．happy dream | D．common treasure |
| A．By telling stories. | B．By listing numbers. |
| C．By comparing facts. | D．By giving examples. |
| A．To show people how to fly kites. |
| B．To explain how kites are used in science. |
| C．To introduce the roles of kites in history. |
| D．To discuss the difference among kites worldwide. |
10 . Everyone needs help sometimes. People depend on one another. That's why communities have special people ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs it.
For example, what would we do without a community fire station？ If a home catches on fire,as the Jackson place did last week, it might be burned down and people get hurt…or worse. We're so lucky to have firemen to come to save people and put out the fire, safely. If the fire station hadn't come so fast, the Jacksons might have lost everything.
And what about our local police who protect our families, our homes and valuable things?The police have helped so many families this past year, especially saving people and pets and protecting our houses and other things after the heavy rains.
Think about all the other service workers we have in this community, We have people who collect waste and rubbish and keep our community sanitary, We have road workers who put up and repair traffic signs and fix holes in the streets to protect not just us, but our cars! And where would this community be without the teachers in our school and the doctors, and nurses in our community hospitals?
Think again about what we eat every day; think again about what we wear every day. We cannot produce them, but we use them all the time. We get a lot from all these tireless workers who keep our community running. We need these people in the community. We depend on each other. Let's support each other and help each other. Only in this way can we make our community a better place.
1. What happened to the Jacksons last week？| A．Their pets were lost. | B．Their car was badly burnt. |
| C．Their house caught on fire. | D．Their valuable things were stolen. |
| A．Firemen | B．Doctors | C．Road workers | D．Local police |
| A．Clean | B．Safe | C．Quiet | D．Busy |
| A．Did the writer make us laugh? |
| B．Did the writer want us to do something？ |
| C．Did the writer tell us about how to become a teacher? |
| D．Did the writer teach us what to do when a fire breaks out? |
| A．Policemen Save People's Lives | B．People Depend on Each Other. |
| C．Service Workers Do Important Jobs | D．Workers Keep Community Running |
