1 . From my father, I have learned a lot. And I'm very thankful to him. I remember when I was a child, my father always got up very early, quietly put on his clothes and went off to work. To arrive in time to open his tiny store at 8:30, he needed to leave our apartment at 6:30. After all (毕竟), he had to take a bus and then the subway. The last journey was a long walk through a neighborhood, much of which was full of the smell of rubbish. I learned it is very important to work. No excuse.
When I was 12, I would, on some Saturdays, go to my father's store to help out. After helping set up the outside clothing display, for the rest of the day, I'd watch to make sure no one stole anything. When I noticed someone looking unusual or strange, I would look the person in the eye, smile and say, "May I help you?" Usually that worked, but sometimes, someone would run off with something. The first time, I ran after the thief but my father shouted, "Martin, stop! There is no need to do that. "It's true that safety is more important than money.
After 10 years of hard work, he saved up enough money to buy his first car, a cheap one-he wouldn't buy one until he could afford to pay for it without borrowing money. I learned: buy only what you can afford. Buying necessary food and clothing won't make us go into debt (债务). The unnecessary things won't give us happiness, which comes from achievement(成就) only.
1. What shop did the author's father own?| A．A bookshop. | B．A coffee shop. | C．A clothing shop. | D．A food shop. |
| A．The author ran after thieves many times. | B．The author thanked his father a lot. |
| C．The author's father worked very hard. | D．The author's father made some money. |
| A．How to live a happy life. | B．What makes a person successful. |
| C．The help the author got from his father. | D．What the author learned from his father. |
President Xi sent a message on September 29, 2019 to the Chinese women's volleyball team, after they won the World Cup. The Chinese team has successfully defended (卫冕) its World Cup crown with 11 straight victories, winning great honors for the country and the Chinese people, said Xi. The players didn't fear any competitors and fought hard with both style and skills, showing great teamwork and a hardworking spirit.
Back in 1976, Yuan Weimin served as the coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Under his guidance, in 1979, China won the Asian women's volleyball championship. During the 1980s, the Chinese team achieved five straight championships in the world, especially in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. That was the first time in Chinese history. At that time, China was having a hard period in its own development. The achievements those Chinese volleyball players had made and their spirit were quite an encouragement for Chinese people to work hard and get out of the darkness.
Chen Zhonghe was the chief coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team at the beginning of the 21st century. August 28th 2004 was an unforgettable day for all the Chinese volleyball fans and even almost all the Chinese. When the whole world thought that China was going to be defeated (击败) as Russia took the big lead first, Chinese athletes kept good mental states and in the end unbelievably won the Olympic gold medal. The Chinese team impressed the Chinese and the world with that match, inside of which was the strong spirit of the team.
In 2013, Lang Ping, worked as the chief coach again after 10 years. In the next 3 years, China step by step got back to the world women's volleyball stage. In the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the Chinese team gained back its Olympic gold medal again after 12 years. "Never give up, especially in adversity (逆境). I think that's what the spirit of Chinese women's volleyball means," Lang said in Rio 2016.
Over the past forty years, our Chinese women's volleyball players have overcome difficulties. And the spirit they showed has been considered as "the fighting spirit of Chinese women's volleyball team and praised by the whole country.
1. How many world championships are mentioned in this passage?| A．Five. | B．Seven. | C．Eight. | D．Nine. |
| A．Hard to do. | B．Easy to choose. | C．Easy to solve. | D．Hard to believe. |
| A．Congratulations to the Chinese team. | B．The guidance of the different coaches. |
| C．The achievements and spirit of the team. | D．The encouragement for the Chinese people. |
3 . Stephen Hawking was a British scientist. Many people think he was the greatest scientist since Albert Einstein. On March 14, 2018, Hawking died in Cambridge, UK. He was 76.
As a scientist, Hawking was most famous for studying black holes（黑洞）. He thought that the universe（宇宙）started with the Big Bang（大爆炸）and would end by being destroyed by black holes. Black holes suck up everything around them—even light. But he also believed that black holes would disappear one day.
Hawking's studies changed how people look at the universe. He also wrote books to help more people understand the universe. A Brief History of Time（《时间简史》）is his most popular book.
However, people admire Hawking not only because of his discoveries. They also admire him because of his strong will.
Hawking had a severe illness（危重疾病）that started when he was 21. He could not walk or talk. For some time, he had no way to talk with others except by blinking（眨眼）. Later, he was able to "speak" by using a computerized voice（电脑语音）.
However, his illness didn't stop him from living a meaningful life. He traveled around the world. He wrote books. He even appeared on TV shows.
As his children said after his death, Hawking's works and legacy will live on for many years.
1. What do we know about Stephen Hawking?| A．He learned how to talk and walk at the age of 21. |
| B．He talked with others by blinking for some time. |
| C．He invented a computerized voice. |
| D．He dreamed of traveling around the world. |
| A．come out | B．take in | C．move around | D．give out |
| A．How to change the universe. | B．How to become a great scientist. |
| C．How to deal with severe illnesses. | D．How to live with a strong will. |
| A．ask people to do research on the universe | B．tell people how severe Stephen Hawking's illness is |
| C．encourage people to read A Brief History of Time | D．celebrate Stephen Hawking's achievements（成就） |
4 . "To raise snails(蜗牛) well, you need to spray(喷) water to the container(容器) every morning and evening, change soil every two weeks, and feed them with vegetables and sweet fruits," said Sun Youxiang after raising snails for one year. He is a fourth grade primary school student in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. From three white jade snails at the very beginning to more than sixty snails of four generations now, he has done a great job for his science class.
Watching the reproduction(繁殖) of animals is an uncommon experience for kids. Their creativity, patience and respect for life will be developed as they learn to take care of animals on their own. Sun's teacher said the job served as a good example of life education. Practice is a necessary step in learning and it will benefit the kids for a life time.
Life education allows kids to know how to live with nature and creatures in a friendly way. Starting from this year, science will become an important subject as Chinese and math in primary schools in order to improve students' knowledge about the things around us. Because of curiosity(好奇心), more kids will be willing to watch and think through practising. It will add to our knowledge of the world in the long run.
1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Sun Youxiang?| A．He is good at raising snails. | B．He makes a lot of friends by raising snails. |
| C．Raising snails is an interesting experience for him. | D．He becomes creative and patient through taking care of snails. |
| A．Be aware of. | B．Be harmful for. | C．Be good for. | D．Be popular with. |
| A．How to raise snails. | B．Patience, the key to success. |
| C．The importance of life education. | D．How to think through practising. |
5 . Could a robot dog help people with Alzheimer's disease (阿兹海默症) and other forms of dementia (痴呆)?
American businessman Tom Stevens thinks so. He recently presented a test version of a yellow Labrador puppy to people in a nursing home in California.
Stevens believes the robot dog, which moves its head from side to side and wags (摇) its tail, can help people with dementia. It is also easier to care for than a real dog. The robot has 16 motors to control its movements and has sensors (传感器) to answer people's voice and touching. Stevens said he came up with the idea for the robot after his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011. "Of the many bad days that we had early on, by far the worst was when I had to take away her dog, "Stevens said.
The robot puppy, which is called Jenny, cannot walk and is carried on a small bed. During a visit last month, at the Sage Mountain nursing home in Thousand Oaks, people suffering from dementia and other memory related illnesses put smiles on their faces while petting (爱抚) the puppy.
Jenny has visited the nursing home a number of times. "The dog is very clever, the tail wagging, responding (有反应) to them calling her name," said Caroline Gibson, a spokeswoman for the nursing home. She added that it was "really amazing" to see the nursing home's residents feel comfortable.
Stevens plans to sell its robot dogs in 2022 and it will enter a robot dog market that includes Sony's Aibo. P&S Market Research supposes that the market for personal robots may reach over $30 billion by 2022.
1. We can know from the third paragraph that ________.| A．Stevens presented the robot puppy to the residents in the nursing home |
| B．people having dementia put smiles on their faces while petting the robot puppy |
| C．why Stevens came up with the idea for the robot puppy |
| D．Caroline Gibson thinks the robot dog is helpful for the residents in the nursing home |
| A．an American businessman | B．a Chinese boy | C．Tom's cousin | D．a robot dog |
| A．An American businessman—Tom Stevens | B．A lovely and helpful robot dog—Jenny |
| C．A terrible disease—Alzheimer's disease | D．A spokeswoman for the nursing home—Caroline Gibson |
6 . Today more and more cars go into families. Which car is the best for people? Different people have different ideas.
Some people like the bright color car made in China. It’s really a good choice (选择). The bright color car made in China is cheap, nice and safe. This kind of car is suit for (适合) the general income (收入一般的) family.
Some people love famous foreign cars like Japanese cars, American cars and German cars. They’re good but too expensive. But most people think famous foreign cars of better quality are better in safety. These are suit for the high income family or for business.
Some people like sportscars, because they’re fast and exciting. Some sportscars are very nice but very expensive. Only rich people can afford them.
Some people like traveling, so they need a travel car. Travel cars are comfortable. But they use much petrol.
What’s the best car for us? Maybe it’s a new and popular topic in life.
1. What does the writer think of the bright color car made in China?| A．It’s nice but expensive. | B．It’s good but too expensive. |
| C．It’s cheap, nice and safe. | D．It’s comfortable. |
| A．the high income family | B．the general income family |
| C．people who like traveling | D．people who like sports |
| A．cheap and nice | B．comfortable and save petrol |
| C．good but too expensive | D．fast and exciting |
| A．Cars made in China are cheap. |
| B．Famous foreign cars are too expensive. |
| C．Sportscars are also cheap. |
| D．Travel cars are comfortable. |
| A．some expensive cars | B．famous foreign cars |
| C．some cars made in China | D．different cars |
7 . What is a backyard? Many Chinese people have never seen one. In the US, however, the backyard is an important part of most homes. When an American buys a house, he or she is also buying the small space (空间) of land around it. Sometimes there's a space in front, called a front yard (院子), or a space in back, called a backyard. Whichever it is, owning a yard shows that many Americans are living a good life.
So what do people do with their backyards? Some use it to start a garden with grass and flowers. Others use it to have parties or barbecues. A popular sight in an American backyard is a barbecue with hot dogs and burgers. For others, their dog spends most of its time in the backyard. There may even be a doghouse there.
But maybe the most common use of a backyard is as a place for children to play. Many backyards have a tree with a swing (秋千), or a tree house. Children can play games there, such as hide and seek. For little kids, the backyard can be a paradise (天堂).
1. According to Paragraph 1,what shows that an American is living a good life?| A．Having a yard. | B．Having one child. |
| C．Owning a small house. | D．Living in the countryside. |
| A．plant grass and flowers | B．make a playground for children |
| C．put their cars there | D．have barbecue parties |
| A．A house with a yard is cheap in the US. |
| B．The backyard is a good place for kids to play. |
| C．Backyards are more useless (无用的) than front yards. |
| D．Houses do not have backyards in China. |
| A．the history of backyards in the US |
| B．the differences between backyards and front yards |
| C．how to start a garden in your yard |
| D．what Americans use their backyards to do |
8 . "I'm a big fan of the NBA." "The PM2.5 level is high today." "What's the Wi-Fi password for this restaurant?"
Do you often say or hear such sentences? Just to be clear: NBA is short for National Basketball Association. PM stands for particulate matter, and some say Wi-Fi stands for wireless fidelity.
Many of you will already know the meaning of these abbreviations(缩写词). Young people often mix them with Chinese language in their conversations. "I knew what the NBA was long before I heard its Chinese name," said Zhang Hangyu, 14, from Hunan. "The English word is easy to remember."
There has been some criticism(批评) of these words. Some people think they harm the purity (纯洁) of the Chinese language. "Some people worship(崇拜) the West crazily and use foreign words to show off," language expert Xia Jixuan told People's Daily.
Should we close the door to foreign words? "We can bring in foreign words and localize(将……本土化) them. That gives the Chinese language new life," said Yao Xishuang, a language official from the Ministry of Education.
Now, experts are working on official translations of popular foreign words. For example, PM2.5. is“细颗粒物”in Chinese.
1. Abbreviations like "NBA" come from ________.| A．their Chinese translations | B．their English names |
| C．online conversations | D．the mired use of English and Chinese |
| A．Young people use foreign words to show off. |
| B．Chinese people worship the West. |
| C．English abbreviations are easy to remember. |
| D．Not all English words have Chinese translations. |
| A．people's worries about the mixed use of languages |
| B．the effects of using English abbreviations |
| C．what we can do to stop the mixed use of languages |
| D．why Chinese people like using English while speaking |
| A．We should spread Chinese throughout the world. |
| B．Learning English is necessary for most people. |
| C．We don't need to use any foreign words. |
| D．China is trying to localize foreign words. |
9 . Did you recently hear music and dancing from the other side of the world? It was Carnival, a big party that was held in Brazil, the largest country in South America, from Feb 21 to 26.
Carnival is one of the biggest parties in the world. It is held every February or March, the hottest time of the year in Brazil. People dance to samba (桑巴) music, wear colorful clothes and eat delicious food at this wild festival.
The parades are the most fantastic part of Carnival, with beautiful floats (花车)and thousands of dancers. The most interesting part is the "main parades", when top samba schools perform and compete (竞赛). There are big fields for the main parades. The schools parade down a long alley(大道), with thousands of seats along each side for people to sit.
The schools have different themes for their parades. This year, in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, one samba school had a China theme. Their floats had Chinese cultural icons(符号) like pandas, red lanterns, dragons and modern buildings: Dancers and drummers(鼓手) dressed like the Monkey King and other characters.
1. According to the story, Carnival in Brazil is ________.| A．held in February every year | B．more important than other parties |
| C．a big party only for dancing | D．held in summer |
a. Dance to samba music. b. Wear colorful clothes.
c. Eat delicious food. d. Sing their national song.
| A．abc | B．bcd | C．acd | D．abd |
| A．Dancers sit along each side of the main parades. |
| B．Main parades are the most fantastic part of Carnival. |
| C．Everyone can perform and compete in main parades. |
| D．Top samba schools teach people how to dance for free. ________· |
| A．the themes for parades in Carnival |
| B．the importance of China for Carnival |
| C．what Chinese people do to celebrate the festival |
| D．the most interesting things in Chinese culture |
SAFETY RULES ON THE MTR TRAINS At the station: Be patient. Queue on the platform(站台) and wait for the train. Be polite. Let other passengers(乘客) get off first. Do not rush onto the train. It is dangerous. When you hear a "beep" sound, do not get on the train. The door is closing. Wait for another train. On the train: Do not eat or drink on the train. It makes the train dirty. Do not run on the train. Give up your seat to old men or women, the disabled or women carrying babies. |
1. The text is mainly about how to ________.
| A．buy MTR tickets | B．be a careful driver | C．keep safe at home | D．be a good passenger |
| A．get off the train | B．stop and wait for the next train |
| C．close the door | D．rush onto the train |
| A．notice | B．report | C．diary | D．poem |
