1 . Dreams
"Dreams(梦) may be more important than sleep. We all need to dream," some scientists say.
Dreams take up about one quarter of our sleeping time. People have several dreams each night. Dreams are like short films. They are usually in colour. Some dreams are like old films. They come to us over and over again. That maybe because the dreamer is worrying about something. Dreaming maybe a way of trying to find an answer.
Some people get new ideas about their work from dreams. They may have been thinking about their work all day. These thoughts can carry over into dreams.
Sometimes we wake up with a good feeling from a dream. But often we can't remember the dream. Dreams can disappear(消失) quickly from memory(记忆).
Too much dreaming can be harmful(有害的). The more we sleep, the longer we dream. The mind is hard at work when we dream. That is why we may have a long sleep and still wake up tired.
1. It may be less important to sleep than to .
| A．think | B．dream | C．work | D．study |
| A．very long | B．in colour | C．about work | D．very sad |
| A．Because they are tired in the daytime. |
| B．Because they are not interested in their work. |
| C．Because they may be thinking about their work all day. |
| D．Because they have too much work to do. |
| A．what dream is | B．people like to sleep |
| C．dreams are like films | D．we always remember dreams |
2 . Big data(数据) is a lot of sets of information that are put together so they can be used by a computer program. The computer program looks for different kinds of answers or patterns in the data. Big data can have different kinds of information from many sources, such as information that comes from schools, social media sites, companies and governments. One set of data can have people's names and addresses. Another set can have what they like, where they go to school, and how much time they spend on the computer
Big data can be used in many ways. The government uses it to understand how many people travel on buses or trains. This information is then used to make bus or train systems better. Some schools use big data to understand which children may need extra help in class. The teacher can then give certain students more help or support so those students can succeed in school. Companies use big data, too. It helps them understand who buys their products. For example, one company uses weather data to see when people eat the most ice cream.
Big data can be used for good reasons. Some hospitals use big data to predict if a baby who is born too early will get sick. The hospital can then take extra steps to take care of that baby so he or she does not get sick. Big data can also be used for bad reasons. It can be used to predict which kinds of people are likely to break the law or hurt others, even if they have not done anything wrong.
How can big data be used for good and bad things? It is because the computer programs used to look at big data and understand it are written by people. People think a certain way. Because they think a certain way, they build a model of those ideas. These ideas are then used to look at the data. Sometimes, these ideas are helpful for people or businesses. Other times, bad ideas can cause problems for certain groups of people.
1. This reading is about ___________________.| A．what big data is and how it is used |
| B．what schools and hospitals people like |
| C．where important data is collected and stored |
| D．how big data is controlled by governments and companies |
| A．help children in need |
| B．know when people will visit the hospital |
| C．find out who tides the bus or train |
| D．understand when people will need ice cream |
| A．big data can be used for good reasons |
| B．we can use big data in a number of ways |
| C．big data can be used for both good and bad reasons |
| D．we can use big data to prevent babies from getting sick |
| A．sad and personal | B．personal and scientific |
| C．informative but silly | D．scientific and informative |
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.
1. What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in anytime”?
| A．Visit him or her at any time. |
| B．Say no time to him or her seriously. |
| C．Telephone him or her before visiting. |
| D．Visit him or her soon. |
| A．请自便 | B．请回复 | C．请审阅 | D．请来访 |
| A．Do not give him or her an answer. |
| B．Tell another friend to go instead of you. |
| C．Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason. |
| D．Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there. |
| A．Buy small presents when invited. |
| B．Refuse the invitation without telling anyone. |
| C．Write a thank-you note after a visit. |
| D．Give a telephone call after a visit. |
| A．In an invitation. | B．In a guidebook. | C．On a poster. | D．In a newspaper. |
4 . As traditional Chinese art, paper cutting has a long history. The first and earliest paper cutting was found in China 1,500 years ago. But this traditional art is at risk of disappearing now. Luckily, Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant（移民）in America, is trying to bring this art back to life.
One Saturday in 2014, Ms. Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. She got much fun and peace doing it. She hoped more people would enjoy it.
Ms. Woo began to study the art of paper cutting as a 14-year-old girl in her hometown in China. She said all the students at school had to learn paper cutting. But she had a deep love for it. So her teacher spent more time teaching her after class. Later, she won the second prize in a national painting and art competition. Ms. Woo went to America after she finished collage in 2008. Soon after that, she took part in an activity to promote（宣传）Chinese paper cutting. And then she was invited to show the art in many important activities. “It is important to promote this art to Americans or anyone who is interested in it. Maybe it will make this art more popular. ”Woo said.
From the art of paper cutting, people can know about Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people’s life. Ms. Woo uses the art as a tool to show Chinese culture to people who know little about it. Chinese art is not only for Chinese, but also for people all over the world.
1. In the passage, the writer thinks the art of paper cutting is________ now.| A．very popular in America | B．very popular in China |
| C．for people who know about it | D．in danger of disappearing |
| A．She won the second prize in a national painting and art competition. |
| B．She was invited to many activities to show paper cutting. |
| C．She held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. |
| D．She took part in an activity to promote Chinese paper cutting. |
| A．when she was fourteen | B．after she got to America |
| C．when she was in college | D．after she finished college |
| A．Paper cutting doesn’t have a long history. |
| B．People can know about Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people’s life from paper cutting. |
| C．Ms Woo uses the art as a tool to show American culture to people. |
| D．Chinese art is only for Chinese. |
Can the Time Go Slower?
by Joanna Pitt.
Can the time go slower?
I’m still thinking of the answers.
Can the time go slower?
My head is not yet clear.
Can the time go slower?
For me the rules of math are too hard to remember.
Can the time go slower?
My grade is what my father really cares about.
So can the time go slower?
My dear teacher, I don’t want to run behind others.
oh no!
There are still lots of questions to be answered!
1. What is the reading about?
| A．Taking a test. |
| B．Teaching math. |
| C．Learning driving. |
| D．Running at the school. |
| A．She is missing her good old times. |
| B．She does not want to get old with time. |
| C．She is worried that there’s not enough time. |
| D．She is afraid that her father will be home soon. |
I am writing to tell you about your article Smartphones Make Life Easier in last Sunday’s newspaper. You did an excellent job explaining the good points of smartphones, but you didn’t talk about their bad points at all. So, I hope you’ll let me give your readers some advice on smartphone etiquette (礼仪).
The first point I’d like to address is loudness. When you talk on your smartphone in public, please don’t shout. In fact, the microphones in smartphones are very sensitive (灵敏的). So, you can be heard even if you speak quietly.
Another point is about personal space. I don’t think it is polite to make calls in small spaces full of people. This makes others uncomfortable and forces them to listen to your personal business. What’s worse, it stops many face-to-face conversations from ever beginning.
Lastly, doing two things at the same time is dangerous. For example, making calls while driving is a bad habit. Pay attention to the road! Similarly, when staying with your friends, turn off your smartphone and enjoy their company.
Yours truly,
Amber Jala
1. Amber Jala wrote the letter to ________ .| A．find a good job | B．provide advice |
| C．make her life easier | D．buy a smartphone |
| A．致函 | B．称呼 | C．陈述 | D．选址 |
| A．Discussing face-to-face. | B．Speaking quietly on your phone. |
| C．Minding your own business. | D．Calling in small spaces full of people. |
| A．It is dangerous to drive on the road. |
| B．It is easy to start a company with others. |
| C．It is bad to turn off our phones while driving. |
| D．It is important to use our smartphones properly. |
7 . Most people graduate from school and then get a job. Everyone wants a job that pays well. How much money can you make? Ask yourself these questions: What can I do? What skills do I have? Also ask yourself: How much education do I have? For most jobs, the higher your education, the higher your earning power.
In the United States, high school graduates make about $18,600 a year. If you do not finish high school, you make only $10,800 a year. You can make $7,800 more each year by staying in high school!
If you stay in school, then you can make more money. A person with a high school degree makes about $18,600 a year. If that person goes to college and gets a bachelor’s degree(学士学位), he can make $42,000. With a master’s degree (硕士学位), he can make about $53,000. If the person gets a PhD(博士学位), he can make almost $79,000 or more a year.
We can learn a very important thing from this information. If you want to work and make more money, get a good education.
1. The passage mainly talks about ________.| A．how education and pay are connected | B．high paying jobs |
| C．jobs for high school students | D．good schools |
| A．save | B．spend | C．pay | D．make |
| A．a university graduate | B．a person who gets a PhD |
| C．a person who only finishes primary school | D．a person with a master’s degree |
| A．$37,000 | B．$68,200 | C．$60,400 | D．$26,000 |
| A．a high school degree is not important |
| B．university is too expensive |
| C．a person can make more money with a good education |
| D．people with a degree don’t need to worry about finding jobs |
My five-year-old son and eight-year-old daughter were interested in the cat. They bathed (给……洗澡) it and fed it more food. They wanted to keep it. But I didn’t agree. It was not because I didn’t love it. We already had 2 cats and 2 dogs and our house was not big enough to keep more. Another reason was that I thought maybe it got lost. And its owner (主人) must be worried about it. Then I posted notices all over the town in the hope of finding its home. I also bought an ad (广告)time on a radio station. Three weeks passed, but there was no response (答复).
Finally, I decided to keep the cat. Our house was small, but I would take good care of it as possible as I could.
1. What did the cat look like when it came to the writer’s home?
| A．Tired but beautiful. | B．Cute and clean. |
| C．Dirty but lovely. | D．Tired and dirty. |
| A．The children liked to hit the cat. | B．The cat was too small. |
| C．He wanted to help the cat find its owner. | D．He didn’t like it. |
| A．饥饿的 | B．忧郁的 | C．恐惧的 | D．沮丧的 |
| A．At last, the writer had three cats and two dogs. |
| B．The writer’s house was too small to keep the cat. |
| C．The writer’s daughter is three years younger than his son. |
| D．The writer tried hard to find the cat’s home. |
| A．Why the writer didn’t want to keep cats any more. |
| B．How the writer found a cat and raised 饲养 it. |
| C．How the writer’s family looked after a cat. |
| D．What the writer did to find the cat’s owner. |
Scott：
In spring, I often visit my uncle and I like fishing with him. I also like boating and enjoy the beach. Last spring my uncle and I went boating. The dolphins came so close to us. It was very amazing. I hope that I can go there again soon.
Linda:
My favorite spring activity is gardening (园艺). I think it is relaxing to work in the garden. I grow many flowers in my garden every year. They are so beautiful.
Nancy：
I love spring. I love going to the beach and spending a whole day there. It is so relaxing to lie on the beach. I also like surfing in the sea.
James：
I am twelve years old. My favorite spring activity is swimming. I started to learn swimming when I was seven years old. I always have a good time with my friends in the river.
1. Scott likes to go fishing with his ______.
| A．father | B．mother | C．uncle | D．aunt |
| A．grasses | B．flowers | C．trees | D．vegetables |
| A．Scott; Linda | B．Nancy; James | C．Scott; Nancy | D．Linda; James |
| A．five | B．six | C．seven | D．eight |
| A．favorite seasons | B．free time activities |
| C．favorite places to go | D．favorite spring activities |
10 . An old man died and left his son a lot of money. But the son was a foolish（傻的） young man, and he quickly spent all the money, so that soon he had nothing left. Of course , when that happened, all his friends left him. When he was quite poor and alone, he went to see Mr Smith, who was a kind, clever old man and often helped people when they had troubles.
“My money has finished and my friends have gone,” said the young man. “What will happen to me now?”
“Don't worry, young man,” answered Mr smith, “Everything will soon be all right again. Wait and you will soon feel much happier.”
The young man was very glad. “Am I going to get rich again then? “ he asked Mr Smith.
“No, I didn't mean that,” said the old man. “I meant that you would soon get used to（习惯于） being poor and to having no friends.”
1. An old man died and left his son_______.| A．nothing | B．some gold | C．much money | D．only a house |
| A．short of money | B．quite poor and sick | C．in trouble | D．quite poor and alone |
| A．he would become rich again | B．he would soon feel much happier |
| C．he would become clever | D．he would have more friends |
| A．would get rich again | B．would get used to having nothing |
| C．would get used to being in trouble | D．would get out of poorness |
| A．that money is everything | B．that money makes the matter go |
| C．to save each penny | D．that misfortune(不幸) tests the sincerity（真诚）of friends |
