1 . 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 |
2 . Hello! I am Bob. This is my room. What's this? It's a pen.It's a blue pen. What's that? It's a ruler. And it's blue. This is my quilt. It's red. What's that on the quilt? It is a jacket. It is a green jacket .What's that on the wall? Oh, it's a map.
1. What color is the quilt?| A．Red. | B．Blue. | C．Green. |
| A．ruler; jacket | B．pen; map | C．pen; ruler |
| A．A pen. | B．A ruler. | C．A jacket. |
| A．家人 | B． 墙壁 | C．地球 |
| A．Bob's jacket | B．Bob's quilt | C．Bob's room |
3 . In Canada and the United States, people enjoy entertaining(请客)at home.They often invite friends over for a meal, a party, or just for a coffee and conversation.
Here are the kinds of things people say when they invite someone to their home：
“Would you like to come over for dinner Saturday night?”
“Hey, we're having a party on Friday. Can you come?”
To reply to an invitation, either say thank you and accept, or say you're sorry, and give an excuse：
“Thanks, I'd love to. What time would you like me to come?” or “Oh, sorry, I've tickets for a movie.”
Sometimes, however, people use expressions that sound like invitations but which are not real invitations.For example：
“Please come over for a drink sometime.”
“Why not get together for a party sometime?”
“Why don't you come over and see us sometime soon?”
They are really just polite ways of ending a conversation.They are not real invitations because they don't mention a specific(确定的)time or date.They just show that the person is trying to be friendly.To reply to expressions like these, people just say “Sure, that would be great!” or “OK, yes, thanks.”
So next time when you hear what sounds like an invitation, listen carefully: Is it a real invitation or is the person just being friendly?
1. Why do Canadians and Americans often invite friends for meals at home?| A．Because they can save time. |
| B．Because they can spend less money. |
| C．Because they enjoy entertaining at home. |
| D．Because they have modern and beautiful house. |
| A．“If you are free, let's go for a dinner sometime.” |
| B．“Please go to the cinema with me someday.” |
| C．“Would you like to have a cup of tea with us sometime？” |
| D．“I've two tickets here.Can you go to the movie with me？” |
| A．That would be nice. |
| B．How about this weekend? |
| C．Oh, sorry. I'm very busy. |
| D．That's great.I'll be there on time. |
| A．they're trying to be friendly |
| B．they're trying to be helpful |
| C．they're trying to make friends with others |
| D．they haven't got ready for a party yet |
| A．entertainment at home | B．real invitations or not |
| C．expressions of starting a conversation | D．ways of ending a conversation |
4 . It might be fun to use your smartphone, but be careful. Too much screen time may be harmful to your health.
First, it is bad for your eyes. A researcher called Sarah Hinkley says the problem comes from the blue light that the screen gives out. Looking at a smartphone for a long time can cause eye strain（劳损）, headaches and dry eyes. So it is a good idea to take a break every 15 minutes when you are working at a computer or using a smartphone.
Second, screen use can do harm to children’s brains. A new study shows that using screens too much can affect（影响） how children’s brains grow. If children use screens for more than one hour a day, they might have lower levels of white matter in their brains. White matter is a key to the development of language and reading skills. So it is wise to cut down the time of children using all kinds of screens.
Third, using screens too much will affect your sleep. According to a study, about 95% of the people between the ages of 13 and 64 use electronics before bed, especially the young people under 20. Doctors say that the light from those electronics at night may make you excited before you go to bed. Then it’s hard for you to get enough sleep. So you’d better turn off smartphones, TVs, and all other screens an hour before your bedtime.
To keep healthy, doctors and researchers strongly advise that you shouldn’t use screens for long hours.
1. The blue light from your screens can cause ________.| A．eyestrain | B．headaches | C．dry eyes | D．all of the above |
| A．take a break every 15 minutes | B．have lower levels of white matter |
| C．use screens too much before bed | D．are the people from 13 to 64 |
| A．Using smartphones for long hours does harm to your eyes. |
| B．A lot of screen time affects children’s brain growth. |
| C．The light from electronics at night may make you excited. |
| D．People of all ages mustn’t use electronics. |
| A．a science magazine | B．a travel diary | C．a guide book | D．a novel |
| A．The ways to keep healthy. | B．The harm of using screens too much. |
| C．The ways to use screens. | D．The advantages of using screens. |
5 . “Amy! Milk!” Mama called.
Milk. It was Amy’s turn to get it. Amy sighed and shut her first-aid(急救) book.
Amy tied the cow close to a tree. Somewhere down the mountain, some volunteer doctors were teaching medical skills to village nurses. Amy heard Betty dive off hours ago. “She should have taken me with her. She thinks I’m too young.” Amy thought. “But she’s wrong. I am already 15!”
Amy carried the milk back to Mama, then wandered up the road. Roy, a village boy, was trying to stand on a horse’s back. “No wonder they don’t trust kids with anything important,” Amy thought.
She had just turned away when she heard a heavy fall and a few cries. Roy was on the ground. “Roy!” The kids nearby ran towards him. “Get Betty,” one said. Amy shook her head. “Betty’s gone to the city.”
The kids didn’t know what to do. Amy ran to Roy and saw one of his legs out of shape. A broken leg! She remembered what the first-aid book said about it.
“Victor!” Amy called to one of the boys. “Go get Roy’s mama, and find someone with a truck,” She turned to the others. “Give me your shirts. We need something to tie his leg with.”
Amy then found a strong, straight stick. She carefully wrapped the shirts around Roy’s leg and the stick. Roy cried out in pain. “I know it hurts,” Amy said softly. “But this will hold it still until you get to the hospital.”
When Amy was done, she looked up and saw Roy’s mama and a man watching beside a truck. “Thank you, Amy,” Roy’s mama said. Amy helped them lift Roy into the truck, then they drove down the hillside towards the hospital.
The next day, Betty came to Amy’s home. “I heard what you did,” Betty said. “You kept your head in an emergency. That’s an important skill.”
Amy’s face turned red. “I was afraid ...”
Betty shook her head. “It’s OK for a nurse to be afraid, as long as she has a clear head. The volunteer doctors are coming tomorrow with vaccines. We need some more hands. Can you help?”
“I’d love to.” Amy replied at once.
“Come early, then. There is a lot to learn.”
Amy smiled. “I’ll bring my first-aid book.”
1. Why didn’t Betty take Amy with her to the medical training?| A．Amy was busy reading. | B．Amy had to milk the cow. |
| C．Betty left too early in the morning. | D．Betty thought Amy wasn’t old enough. |
| A．He fell off the horseback. | B．He was kicked by the horse. |
| C．He successfully stood on the horseback. | D．He was pulled off the horseback by the kids. |
a. She found a proper stick. b. She helped lift Roy into the truck.
c. She asked the boys for some shirts. d. She tied the shirts around the broken leg.
e. She sent someone to get Roy’s mum and a truck.
| A．c-e-a-b-d | B．a-c-e-d-b | C．e-c-a-d-b | D．e-c-a-b-d |
| A．Amy had similar experiences before. |
| B．Amy was cool-headed when giving first-aid. |
| C．Betty regretted not taking Amy to the training. |
| D．Betty realized that Amy had become a good doctor. |
| A．Only trained doctors and nurses can provide first-aid. |
| B．Knowledge from books can help solve real-life problems. |
| C．Children need enough practice before they can be helpful. |
| D．Helping with housework is important to children’s health. |
6 . How do you feel about nature? After spending hours indoors, do you feel better when you visit your local park? Most people think that nature is good for our bodies and brains. However, humans are spending more time inside and less time outside. For example, the number of visitors to Canada’s national parks is getting lower every year. And in countries such as the USA, only 10% of teenagers spend time outside every day. Many doctors feel that this is a problem in the twenty—first century.
As a result, some doctors are studying the connection between nature and health: one example of this is the work of Dr Matilda in Sweden. The doctor gave people a maths test. During the test, their heart rates (心率) were fast. After the test, one group of people sat in a 3D—virtual—reality (虚拟现实) room for fifteen minutes with pictures and sounds of nature. Their heart rates were slower than people's in the other group.
The virtual touch with nature helped them feel more relaxed. Another good example of how nature is good for health comes from Canada. In Toronto, researchers studied 31,000 people living in the city. In general, they found that healthier people lived near parks.
Because of studies like these, some countries and cities want nature to be part of people’s everyday life. In Dubai (迪拜), for example, there are plans for a new shopping mall with a large garden so shoppers can relax outside with trees, plants and water. In Switzerland, “forest schools” are popular. Schoolchildren study their subjects in the forests and do lots of exercise outside. And South Korea (韩国) is another good example: it has new forests near its cities and around 13 million people visit these forests every year. So after building cities for so long, perhaps it’s now time to start rebuilding nature.
1. What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about?| A．Teenagers’ problem in the 21st century. | B．How much time we spend outdoors. |
| C．Visiting your local park. | D．Feeling about nature. |
①the USA a. Children study in the forests and do lots of activities outside.
②Dubai b. About 13 million people visit new forests near its cities every year.
③Switzerland c. A new shopping mall with a large garden will be built.
④South Korea d. 10% of teenagers spend time outside every day.
| A．①—a ②—d ③—b ④—c | B．①—d ②—c ③—a ④—b |
| C．①—a ②—c ③—d ④—b | D．①—d ②—c ③—b ④—a |
| A．More and more Canadians will live near parks. |
| B．The maths test is difficult and makes people nervous. |
| C．Nature can help people feel more relaxed and be healthier. |
| D．People's heart rates get slower in a 3D—virtual—reality room. |
| A．Nature is more important than cities. | B．Country life is healthier than city life. |
| C．People have lived in the cities for so long. | D．Nature should be part of people’s daily life. |
7 . Computers are widely used in the world. As students, we can not only use them to relax, but also study online. Do you have any online classes? It is possible to take classes at home. All you need is a computer and an earphone.
However, most students don’t seem to like online classes. Recently, over 2000 students from 10 cities took part in a survey. According to the survey, only about 35 percent of the students like taking such classes.
Many students said it was hard to focus on studying while taking online classes. This was true for Li Jing, 15, at No. 1 High School. “There are no classmates and no real teachers watching me. I can surf the Internet or do other things if I want to. It’s harder to always stay focused,” she said.
Li Jing prepares a lot before taking her classes to make sure she will keep her attention. She also pushes herself to communicate with teachers. Students can come up with or answer questions while taking online classes.
Tian Lishan, 14, at No. 7 High School, thinks online interaction（互动）isn’t enough. “The online teachers don’t really get to know me. When I don’t hand in homework, all I get is a short message instead of real concern,” she said.
However, online classes still have advantages. “It saves time and money compared with taking offline classes. Also, if I don’t understand some parts of a lesson, I can watch it over again,” Li Jing said.
1. In the survey, ________ students like taking online classes.| A．about 500 | B．about 600 | C．about 700 | D．about 2000 |
①save time ②hard to focus ③enough interaction
④save money ⑤watch lessons over again
| A．①②④ | B．②③⑤ | C．①③④ | D．①④⑤ |
| A．care | B．prize | C．stress | D．knowledge |
| A．Tian Lishan is a student from a high school in Beijing. |
| B．Li Jing pushes herself to communicate with teachers in online classes. |
| C．Li Jing thinks that online interaction isn’t enough. |
| D．Li Jing thinks it is easy to always stay focused. |
| A．what the students think of online classes | B．where the students take online class |
| C．why the students like taking online classes | D．how the students take online classes at home |
8 . Are fables (寓言故事) and fairy tales (童话故事) different or the same? They are both stories for kids, but fables are stories for adults as well.
A fable is a story, passed_down from grandparents to parents and then to children.People can learn much from it.The characters are mostly animals and nature.They can talk and act like humans.The most famous fables were written by a man called Aesop.There are around 600 fables in Aesop's Fables.The Fox and the Grapes and The Tortoise and the Hare are two examples.
Fairy tales are usually stories for children, often about magic characters such as fairies (仙女) and giants (巨人). Sometimes the characters are animals.We are able to enjoy these fairy tales because about 200 years ago, Brothers Grimm traveled all around Germany and collected these stories before people forgot them.There are many fairy tales in Grimm's Fairy Tales, such as Cinderella and The Frog Prince.
1. What does the passage mainly talk about?| A．Famous fables and fairy tales. | B．The skill at reading fables. |
| C．The reason why adults can read fables. | D．Differences between fables and fairy tales. |
| A．流传 | B．分享 | C．编辑 | D．记录 |
| A．People can learn nothing from fables. | B．There are about 60 fables in Aesop's Fables. |
| C．Children usually love fairy tales. | D．Aesop collected fairy tales before people forgot them. |
①The Lion and the Mouse ②Snow White ③The Tortoise and the Hare
④The Fox and the Grapes ⑤Cinderella
| A．①②③④⑤ | B．①③④ | C．①②④ | D．②③④⑤ |
9 . Do you know yu（竽）, a kind of instrument (乐器) ? It appeared many years ago.During the Warring States Period (战国时期), the king of the State of Qi (齐国)enjoyed listening to yu ensemble (合奏). He often called up 300 players to play together for him.The king provided his musicians with delicious food and lots of money.A man named Nan Guo heard about that and he found a way to become a member of the band, even though he wasn't good at playing the instrument at all.Whenever the band played for the king, Nan Guo just stood in the line and pretended (假装) to play. Nobody realized he was making no sound at all.When the king died, his son became the new king who also liked the sound of yu. However, he preferred (更喜欢) solo so that he asked the musicians to play the yu one by one.So Nan Guo had to run out of the palace and never came back.
1. What did the old king of the State of Qi like?| A．Listening to yu ensemble. | B．Listening to yu solo. |
| C．Shooting the animals. | D．Playing the yu himself. |
| A．He did well in playing the yu. | B．He couldn't play the yu at all. |
| C．He played the yu better than others. | D．He became the leader of the band at last. |
| A．笛子 | B．舞蹈 | C．独奏 | D．骑射 |
| A．One is never too old to learn. | B．It's important to learn music well. |
| C．Never try to cheat anyone. | D．Different people enjoy different kinds of music. |
10 . I was traveling alone through the UK. To reach places that were off the public transportation map, I bought an old car, which cost most of my money. I couldn't afford to stay in the hotel, so I had to camp in my car for the rest of the trip.
One morning I awoke in my old car on a country road in Ireland and saw a single house. The water in my thermos（保温瓶）had gone cold, so I knocked on the door of the house. A woman opened it. I asked her for some hot water. But she wouldn't let me get away with just that! I was invited indoors. She asked me to sit at the table and have breakfast with her family. They filled my thermos before I left.
I was greatly moved. And I decided to pass the kindness on. The other day I met a young man who had been driving around to look for a parking lot. He looked increasingly upset. I was glad that I was able to point one out to him. His thankful smile was the hugest reward（奖赏）for me.
1. The writer bought the car in order to ________.| A．serve the public | B．travel more easily | C．take the trip alone | D．save more money |
| A．He was short of money. | B．It was his habit. |
| C．He could have a better rest. | D．It would be warmer. |
| A．Funny. | B．Upset. | C．Disappointed. | D．Thankful. |
| A．Traveling alone is interesting. | B．Sharing food is a pleasure. |
| C．Kindness is the sunshine in life. | D．Smile is important to everybody. |
