My mistake happened when I was trying to be helpful in my first-grade art class. All the necessary things were out on the table. I thought the art teacher would have to put them away and I felt sorry for her, so I did it. I left with my class and then you know what I found out? That stuff (物品) was for the next class! My poor art teacher had to put everything back. To this day, I think it was a little funny. Collin, Age 9 |
One day at school, I wore my trousers backward! I didn’t find it out until the end of the day. That was probably the most embarrassing (尴尬) day I’ve ever had in my whole life! Bernard, Age 10 |
I was in a bookstore with my dad. He was in the line to pay. Bored, I started looking through the bookmarks. I picked my two favourites in hopes that my dad would buy them for me. Without looking up, I showed him. “Look! These are my favourites.” Then an unfamiliar voice said, “I think your dad is over there.” I looked up. It wasn’t my dad! I ran to my dad, my face burning. He smiled and said, “Wrong dad, eh?” Divya, Age 11 |
Once, my family and I were at a really crowded event. I realized I’d left my bag inside, so I ran to get it. When I came back out, I saw a car that looked exactly like our car. I opened the door and screamed! Six kids and a mom were looking back at me! Then I saw my mom’s car parked beside that car. I didn’t want to get in the wrong car again. Laura, Age 12 |
1. According to the text, Collin ________.
| A．hid the stuff of his art teacher |
| B．tried to make fun of his art teacher |
| C．was mistaken by his art teacher |
| D．gave the wrong kind of help |
| A．were too late for school | B．was laughed at by others |
| C．made mistakes on clothes | D．wore his trousers inside out |
| A．There are six children in Laura’s family. |
| B．Bernard found his trousers broken at the end of the day. |
| C．Divya was sure his father would buy the two books for him. |
| D．Collin’s art teacher had to prepare for the class herself. |
| A．Careless Kids | B．Silly Mistakes |
| C．Unforgettable Days | D．Happy Moments |
2 . Have you ever paid for educational podcasts (播客) or live videos? Ask some people and most of them will say yes. “Pay-for-knowledge” has been more and more fashionable these years. The contents of these “pay-for-knowledge” products are from language learning to gardening or baby-caring. Everything you think of can be found online at this moment. “Pay-for-knowledge” is on the rise(兴起).
Why is “pay-for-knowledge” industry developing so rapidly? First, its development is based on the Internet. With a fast network and a smartphone, anyone who has passed the identity (身份) check can be an online teacher, and anyone with an online account (帐户) can buy “pay-for-knowledge” products. Second, people are afraid to miss any information. On one hand, people hope for more useful information. On the other hand, such information is usually at the hands of experts who serve famous companies and universities. Moreover, the need to learn new skills in today’s job market also pushes people to learn on such educational podcasts.
The industry of “pay-for-knowledge” has proved to be lucrative. It promises possibilities of turning information into money. It is good for the development of our country and it can help sellers make lots of money. Besides, buyers can enjoy self-growth from it. What’s more, this is a reflection(反映)of respect for knowledge and talents.
However, the rapid rise of “pay-for-knowledge” has a few problems. For one thing, the market is full of eye-catching words such as “How to be an Industry’s Expert in 5 Hours” and “15 Classes to Be a Master of Appreciating(欣赏) Classical Music”, which sound like if you pay for it, you are sure to succeed. For another, a large number of customers buy them just for showing off. In fact, those who have really had self-growth after buying online courses may be the kind of people who need them least. In other words, with or without these courses, they can make it anyway, because they are those who have the ability to learn by themselves.
In general, the best is the one that suits you most. “Pay-for-knowledge” may be used as a good start for self-growth. Be careful! Otherwise, your dream of success may not come true.
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?| A．“Pay-for-knowledge” products can help all the people succeed. |
| B．“Pay-for-knowledge” products can offer people different kinds of courses. |
| C．People who can teach themselves need “pay-for-knowledge” products most. |
| D．People must learn from experts who serve famous companies and universities. |
| A．The fast network and smartphone make it possible for people to get. |
| B．People are afraid to miss any useful information. |
| C．People need to learn new skills in today’s job market. |
| D．People are forced to pay for educational podcasts or live videos. |
| A．The history of its rise. | B．The problems of its products. |
| C．The advantages of its products. | D．The causes of its rise. |
| A．produce lots of money | B．get much information |
| C．win great respect | D．enjoy self-growth |
| A．recommend the “pay-for-knowledge” products to people |
| B．advise everyone to learn knowledge by themselves online |
| C．remind people to choose “pay-for-knowledge” products wisely |
| D．teach parents how to buy some online courses for their children |
3 . How much do you know about Albert Einstein?
Albert Einstein, born on March 14, 1879 in Germany, was a great scientist in the world. He was strange because he hated haircuts and new clothes. He believed in peace. All his life, he hated war. However, his most famous idea, E=me2, helped create the world’s most dangerous weapon（武器）. Many people think he was the smartest person in the world. But Einstein said that he thought like a child with many questions and unusual ideas.
What did he like?
Einstein liked learning sailing. He sailed in small boats all his life. He once joked, “Sailing is the sport that takes the least energy!”
When Einstein was a child, his mother made him take violin lessons. At first, he didn’t like the violin. But then he learned to love music and became a good violinist. Later, he said, “Love is the best teacher.”
Why is the sky blue?
In 1910, Einstein asked a question which many children often ask, “Why is the sky blue?” After his careful research, he answered the question like this: “It’s because light is made up of many colors, including blue. When light travels to Earth, gas particles（气体微粒）spread the blue light all over the sky.” His answer is true in physics.
1. According to the passage, Albert Einstein ________ haircuts and new clothes.| A．forgot | B．minded | C．liked | D．disliked |
| A．clever | B．imaginative | C．practical | D．childlike |
| A．was interested in | B．looked forward to | C．was known for | D．was bored with |
| A．mother teaches the best | B．without mother’s push, we can’t love anything |
| C．we should love our teacher | D．when we love something, we’d like to learn about it |
| A．magic | B．wise | C．scientific | D．careful |
4 . 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 |
5 . The UN Environment (环境) Programme says that rising temperatures could mean the end of some migrating (迁徙) animals．
Migrating animals move through several environments as they travel away from the cold area in winter to warmer ones. Birds may fly from one part of the world to another, perhaps stopping at feeding grounds on the way. Whales (鲸) and turtles(海龟) travel through huge areas of ocean (海洋). A report says that changes in any one of the places where these animals stay can lead to some problems. "Obviously these animals have developed their traveling ways over thousands of years. But weather changes much greater over the next 25 to 50 years. And it is impossible for these animals to change their habits fast enough," said the report writer Dr.Robert Hepworth．
Turtles are hit hardest by rising temperatures. Scientists have found that at higher temperatures, Turtles have far more female eggs than male ones. In parts of Malaysia, Turtles are only giving birth to female babies. And some turtles are more probable to develop cancer (癌症) as the waters get warmer.
With birds, the main problem is the harm to important areas at the end of their travels or at resting places along the way. About one-fifth of immigration birds are now in danger because of these changes, including rising sea levels, land loss and more strong storms.
Some other animals are now in great danger. For example, the North Atlantic Right Whale is losing their food because of the changing ocean flows; The White-Nose Dolphin is out-competed（淘汰）by other kinds in warmer waters．
The report is not all bad news. Even with the temperature changing, protecting the environment can still help migrating animals return. "We need to start taking action all over the world. The clock is ticking. We should make full use of every minute." said Dr.Hepworth. And now some projects are already working! Whales are changing their feeding habits, finding new feeding grounds and new foods to eat．
1. Why does this rising temperature mean the end of some migrating animals?| A．They stop moving through several environments． |
| B．They can't suit the changes during their travelling． |
| C．Their travelling habits will be changed fast enough． |
| D．They keep flying from one part of the world to another． |
| A．The North Atlantic Right Whale may find new food． |
| B．Some turtles may develop cancer with the warm waters． |
| C．1/5 of migrating birds change their feeding habits． |
| D．The White﹣Nosed Dolphin may have only female babies． |
| A．It takes time to achieve the project． | B．It may be too late to save the world． |
| C．It's time to solve the problems at once． | D．It's important to stop animals from returning． |
| A．Ways to prevent world warming． |
| B．Steps to save the animals in danger． |
| C．Animals' competition(竞争) with other for food． |
| D．Effect(影响) of rising temperatures on migrating animals． |
| A．Popular Science． | B．Art Style． | C．Weather Report． | D．Teenage Problem． |
My son starts school today. It’s going to be strange and new to him for a while, and I hope you will be nice to him.
You see, until now, he is the boss of his home. I am always around to take care of him and make him feel better.
But now, things are going to be different.
This morning, he is going to walk down the front steps himself, say goodbye and start a new journey (征程) that will be difficult.
To live his life in the world will need love and bravery (勇气).
So, World, I hope you will take him by his young hand and teach him the things he will have to know.
Give him quiet time to think about why there are birds in the sky and flowers on the green hill.
Teach him that for every villain (恶棍), there is a hero (英雄); that for every enemy (敌人), there is a friend.
Teach him how wonderful reading can be.
Teach him that it is better to fail than it is to cheat (作弊).
Teach him to believe in himself, even if everyone tells him that he is wrong.
Teach him gently, World, but don’t protect(保护) him from everything. Facing difficult situations will make him strong.
This is a big order, World, but see what you can do.
Yours,
A worried mother
1. Who is the mother writing to?| A．Her son’s teachers | B．Her son’s friends | C．The world | D．Her son’s enemies |
| A．He will not be the boss of his home. | B．He will make friends and become a hero. |
| C．He will learn to face difficulties on his own. | D．There will be many enemies around him. |
| A．Reading is a good habit to have. | B．Her son should get more protection than before. |
| C．It is important to believe in oneself. | D．Facing difficulties can be useful. |
| A．the son is going to a middle school | B．the mother will send the letter later |
| C．the mother is the headmaster of the school | D．nobody will actually get the letter |
| A．A mother’s suggestions(建议) to her son’s teacher. | B．A mother’s worries and hopes for her son. |
| C．Why school is so difficult sometimes. | D．A housewife’s boring life at home. |
7 . The final exams are the most important assessment (评估) throughout the whole term in Canada. It usually takes up 20 to 30 percent of one’s marks. But doing bad on the finals doesn’t mean that one can’t have an acceptable final score, as it includes other marks as well, such as unit tests, projects and presentations.
Different from those in China, exams in Canada don’t last all day. Students just come to school when they have exams. For example, if you have an exam on Monday morning and one on Tuesday morning, you can have a break between the different exams to have time to relax or study.
For most science subjects, there will be at least one week for students to review their studies---teachers often finish the lessons one week before the exams. But when it comes to liberal arts (人文科学) subjects, things are a bit different. For every liberal arts class, students need to produce a project before the finals. The projects usually last one or two weeks and require students to mix up all the knowledge they’ve learned during the term. When I was in Grade 10, the project for my English was to find the similarities between the novels we’d studied that year and present them in a visually(视觉的) creative way, such as by making a poster. These projects usually take up 5 to 10 percent of a student’s final marks.
Some think that the projects are nothing but a distraction (分心的事) that wastes your time before finals, but I believe they’re a great way to review everything and add some fun to our busy lives.
1. The underlined phrases “take up” in Paragraph 1 may mean “________” in Chinese.| A．带走 | B．占据 | C．取消 | D．取下 |
| A．A poster. | B．A video. | C．A presentation with pictures. | D．Both A B and C. |
| A．in Canada the students have at least 2 weeks to review the lessons |
| B．students need to use all the knowledge they have learned to finish a project |
| C．for science subjects students don’t have any exams |
| D．the projects waste the students’ time before the finals |
| A．Doubtful (怀疑的). | B．Unimportant. | C．Helpless. | D．Useful and fun. |
| A．The final exams usually take up 5% to 10% of a student’s marks. |
| B．Students in Canada usually have a full day’s exams. |
| C．The projects usually take up 10% to 15% of a student’s marks. |
| D．The students’ final score includes final exams, unit tests, projects and presentations. |
8 . Mobile phones(手机) have become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have stopped students from carrying mobile phones during school hours. The mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and more students will want them.
Mary, a teacher, said the mobile phone use is a distraction(分心) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classmates. Teachers also said that sometimes students might use phone message to copy during exams. She said some school tried to stop mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at the school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school, they were easy to lose and were a distraction for studies.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.
1. Some middle schools in Australia have stopped students from carrying mobile phones ___________.| A．because they are students | B．when they are free |
| C．when they are at school | D．because they are children |
| A．the makers and sellers | B．the teachers |
| C．their parents and friends | D．some mobile phone users |
| A．use their mobile phones |
| B．leave their mobile phones at the school office |
| C．help the teachers with their work |
| D．get in touch with their children |
| A．students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except（除……外）some special reasons |
| B．it is impossible to stop students from using mobile phones at school |
| C．some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t use their phones at school |
| D．parents should teach children how to use mobile phones during school hours |
Some people live to climb the highest mountains. Some people only think about it while others avoid ever climbing at all. But one thing is certain that all people come across mountains in their life.
When I was a little girl, my parents moved us to the tiny village of Otongo, Hidalgo, Mexico. This town was built at the bottom of a big mountain.
One day after school, while exploring(探索) the green woods of this mountain, I came upon a lot of stairs. What could these steps lead to? Could this be the way to the top?
I was so curious that I started climbing up those mysterious(神秘的) steps.
I climbed and climbed, but still there was nothing in sight. It was getting really dark, and I wasn’t even close to the top.
The voice of reason told me to hurry back home and try again the next day. I ran back home in the dark while trying not to get too afraid. I didn’t tell anyone about what I found that night. I went to bed dreaming about what I would find at the top of this magical mountain we lived on. Could there be a handsome prince, treasure or ghosts up there?
Ah...such childhood fantasies(想象)! Those were the days when we could dream. We could do crazy things. We believed! I'm all grown up now, and life has shown me a beating at times.
I did live on a mountain in a town as described, but I created this childhood fantasy to make my days so much more fun as a kid. This story is a good metaphor(比喻) for life today.
You might ask, "What was at the top of that mountain?" I ask you, "What would you have wanted to find?"
Dream about what's at the top of your mountain. What do you want out of life?
Tomorrow is another day, and still, you must climb. Whatever you do, never ever give up on your dream! Never let anyone tell you, "You can't."
1. Which word is the best to describe the writer as a child according to the article?| A．Honest. | B．Friendly. | C．Humorous. | D．Imaginative. |
| A．How the writer reached the top of a mountain. |
| B．A childhood story told by the writer. |
| C．Advice the writer gave on climbing a mountain. |
| D．What the writer's favorite mountain was like. |
| A．Dreams. | B．Treasures. | C．Difficulties. | D．Fantasies. |
| A．理由 | B．理智 | C．理解 | D．理论 |
| A．To encourage people to follow their dreams. |
| B．To share her childhood memories with readers. |
| C．To explain the advantages of climbing mountains. |
| D．To show how adults think differently from children. |
10 . Lots of kids don’t have perfect teeth, so don’t worry if yours aren’t straight. You might just need to see an orthodontist who will tell you if you need braces (牙箍).
Types of braces
Metal (金属的) braces are still used, but you might get braces that are the same color as your teeth instead. There are even braces that go behind your teeth where no one can see them. The wires (金属线) used in braces today are also smaller, and they can straighten your teeth faster and more easily.
__________
Braces straighten teeth by putting pressure on your teeth over a period of time. The wires on your braces help to move your teeth, and the rubber bands (橡皮筋) help to correct the way your teeth line up.
People wear braces for different lengths of time, but for most people it’s usually about two years.
Life with braces
Braces act like magnets (磁体) for food, so you need to keep your teeth clean. You’ll have to stay away from some foods that are problems for braces, such as popcorn and candy. Sugary sodas (苏打水) and juice can cause a problem too, because the sugar stays on your teeth and may cause tooth decay (蛀牙). Be sure to brush your teeth after meals.
1. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．内科医生 | B．痛神经医生 | C．正牙医生 | D．美容医生 |
| A．are cheaper | B．no longer cause pain | C．are harder to notice | D．are more colorful |
| A．What braces are made of | B．Why people need braces |
| C．How to wear braces | D．How braces work |
| A．Brush your teeth after every meal. | B．Take your braces off while eating meals. |
| C．Drink sugary sodas and fruit juice. | D．Use special brushes to clean your braces. |
| A．Braces can cause tooth decay. | B．Rubber bands help to move teeth. |
| C．Lots of kids wear metal braces these days. | D．Most people wear braces for about two years. |
