1 . Tahiti is the largest island of the French Polynesia in the South Pacific (太平洋). It covers 1,045 square kilometers and has a population of 183,600. The weather there is neither too hot nor too cold. It’s always warm and humid (潮湿的).
Tahitian people are very friendly and welcoming. They welcome visitors with music, dance and flowers. The Tiare Tahiti flower, which can only be found in Tahiti, is used for greeting arriving visitors and returning family. It’s popular for women and men to wear the flowers behind their left ears.
In Tahiti, there are always a lot of things to do and to see. Around the island are hundreds of places perfect for diving (潜水). In the waters, you can meet all kinds of colorful fish and many other living things that you can’t name. Feeding sharks is another exciting popular activity. You can stand in the water behind a safe rope to watch a shark trainer hand-feed the sharks, or enjoy this fantastic scene from the boat. If you want to find a place to swim, have a sun bath or admire the beautiful sunset, Pointe Venus Lighthouse, is a great choice. It is a black sand beach.
In the evening, you can have Tahitian food, Chinese food and French-style dishes at To’ata, a square with many small restaurants. All kinds of fruit juice can be found everywhere. Some hotels in Tahiti are built above the waters. Beautiful fish swimming below can be seen through the glass floor or coffee table. They are really wonderful places to relax and refresh you.
Tahiti, an amazing place to do everything or nothing at all, is waiting for you.
根据短文内容，判断下列句子正误。正确的用“A”表示，不正确的用“B”表示。
1. Tahiti, the largest island in the world, has pleasant weather.
2. Tahitian people use flowers to greet arriving visitors.
3. Visitors can feed the sharks by themselves.
4. Visitors can enjoy themselves in over-water hotels.
5. The passage is mainly written for scientists.
2 . Hello, my name is Peter. I have a big and happy family. My grandparents, my parents, my sister and I are in it.
My grandparents are old but healthy. They like staying at home and listening to music on the radio. Sometimes, they go to the supermarket to buy things for the family.
My parents Jack and Rose work in the same middle school. They are nice to their students and their students love them very much. They like sports. They play tennis every day. So they are very healthy.
My sister Jane is a student. She likes to take a trip. On Saturdays or Sundays, she often goes out with her friends. She likes pets（宠物）too. She has two cats. Every day after school, she plays with them.
I’m also a student. At school, I have many good friends. I like to be with them. On weekends, we have no classes. So we play sports or go to parties.
1. How many family people are there in Peter’s family? There are ________.| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．six |
| A．are nice teachers | B．love their students | C．work in the school | D．play sports every day |
| A．Jack and Rose love their students | B．Jane always takes trips on Saturdays |
| C．Peter’s grandparents like doing sports | D．Jane likes playing with her friends after school |
| A．cats | B．friends | C．students | D．parents |
| A．Rose’s nice friends | B．Jack’s favourite sports | C．Jane’s interesting pets | D．Peter’s happy family |
3 . Once there were two good friends, Tom and Tony. They were classmates. Tom was a top student. He was always chosen to perform in all school programs and was famous throughout school. He was always ahead of Tony in all fields.
One day when Tony returned home from school, he was feeling blue. When his mother saw that, she said, “Why do you look like a cry baby?”
Tony replied, “It’s all because of Tom. Once again he got higher marks than me and no matter how hard I try, he is always ahead of me.”
His mother questioned, “Are you jealous(妒忌的) of Tom?”
Tony replied “No, no, why I would be jealous of him. He is my friend.”
His mother said, “When people praise Tom, you don’t like it. When he loses, you feel happy. You keep seeing negative qualities in him and feel a sense of dislike towards him. Tell me. Do you feel all of this?”
Tony was shocked with what he heard and said. “It’s true but how did you know about this?”
His mother replied, “Your gloomy face shows it all. If you want to be as good as Tom, you should overcome jealousy.”
Tony replied, “Yes. Please tell me how?”
His mother replied, “When you heartily appreciate (欣赏) the positive qualities in others, those qualities will develop in you. Our strength increases and by heartily accepting the positive in others, our jealousy for others disappears completely.”
Tony looked down speechlessly. He thought, “Tom studies hard every day. He always follows his timetable…”
Tony felt inspired from that day. He began to notice and appreciate Tom’s good qualities. Within no time, he also became a good boy like Tom. All his energies were lost being jealous. Now, Tony walked into the path of progress.
1. Which is NOT true about Tom and Tony?| A．They were classmates and good friends. | B．Tom was more famous at school than Tony. |
| C．Tom did better in studies than Tony. | D．They disliked each other and often fought. |
| A．excited | B．sad | C．worried | D．mad |
| A．Tony was actually jealous of Tom | B．Tony was not jealous of Tom at all |
| C．Tony only saw positive qualities in Tom | D．Tony never appreciated others heartily |
| A．humorous | B．hard-working | C．impolite | D．careless |
| A．We should focus our energy on others’ good qualities. | B．We should keep seeing negative qualities in others. |
| C．We should be friendly to others and respect others. | D．We should be ahead of others in all fields. |
4 . Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.
Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don’t enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.
The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
1. The underlined word “wealthy” means “_________” in the article.
| A．pleased | B．healthy | C．rich |
| A．get money and something they can’t buy with money |
| B．do what they want to do at any time |
| C．enjoy health which makes them work hard |
| A．think about getting a good job |
| B．think of presents they don’t like |
| C．often spend time with close friend |
| A．remember the old days and troubles |
| B．do some meaningful things for others |
| C．go shopping to buy some food |
| A．how to find happiness |
| B．how to save happiness |
| C．to do something good for others |
5 . One spring afternoon, two little girls Mary and Ann were playing in the street after the rain. They were wearing new dresses. Mary ran in the water. The water splashed (溅)on Ann’s dress. At that time Ann’s mother was coming. She looked at Ann’s dress and asked, “How can you make your new dress so dirty?”
“Mary splashed the water on me, Mom,” said Ann.
Ann’s mother got angry and she hit Mary on the back twice. Mary started crying. Mary’s mother heard her daughter crying and came to the street. “Ann’s mother hit me on the back,” said Mary.
Mary’s mother turned to Ann’s mother angrily and they started arguing. Other men and women joined them soon. Some thought Ann’s mother was right. Some thought Mary’s mother was right. They argued and argued. When the men and women were still arguing, Mary and Ann forgot about their unhappiness. They started playing together again. Then an old woman said to the men and women, “Look at the children. They are friends again. But look at yourselves. ” The men and women looked at the little girls. They felt shy and quietly went back to their houses.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
1. Who made Ann’s new dress dirty?
| A．Mary | B．Ann | C．Ann’s mother |
| A．Because she argued with Ann. |
| B．Because Ann splashed water on her. |
| C．Because Ann’s mother hit her on the back. |
| A．Mary and Ann. |
| B．Mary’s mother and Ann’s mother. |
| C．Ann and her mother. |
| A．She was shy of herself. |
| B．Children don’t like arguing. |
| C．The men and women should stop arguing. |
| A．People should be tolerant(宽容的) of each other. |
| B．Children should always keep their clothes clean. |
| C．Parents shouldnt hit their children. |
6 . I'm Wang Dan. I'm a student in No.1 Middle School in Shanghai. I'm in Class Three, Grade Eight. Emma is my English teacher. She is 38. She is a good teacher. She is nice to us at school. Everyone(每个人) in my class likes her.
Emma's husband(丈夫) is Steven Brown. They have a son, Mike, and two daughters, Mona and Winnie. Mona is their first daughter. Steven is a teacher, too. But he is not in my school. He is four years older than(比……大) Emma. Mike and I are classmates. He likes to play basketball. He has six basketballs. But he lost one in Classroom 6C. If you find it, please e-mail Mike at mike@126.com. Mona is in No.5 Middle School. She likes to play baseball. She has five baseballs. They are from her good friend, Jimmy. Winnie is in my school, too. She is a nice girl. She always helps her friends.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE (下列哪一项说法正确)?
| A．Wang Dan and Mike are good friends. | B．Steven is 42 years old. |
| C．Jimmy is in No.1 Middle School. | D．Mike has five baseballs now. |
| A．Wang Dan's teacher | B．Wang Dan's classmates |
| C．Emma's family | D．Emma's students |
| A．Steven is a middle school teacher | B．Winnie is in Class Three, Grade Eight |
| C．Mona is older than Mike | D．Emma is welcome in her class |
7 . It was nearly dark. The sun was dropping down behind the mountain. Little Tom came back home, with tears in his eyes.
“What's the matter, Tom? How's your trip?” his mother asked with a big smile.
“I failed. The mountain is so high and full of big or small stones on the way. I still wanted to go ahead, but I was tired and it was so late that I had to come back,” Tom cried.
“It doesn't matter. You are only 14 years old after all. You will have another chance,” his mother said.
“But, standing at the top of the mountain is my dream!” Tom said.
His father came over and asked, “Did you see the green trees on your way to the mountain?”
“Sure, and there were a lot of beautiful flowers on both sides of the road,” Tom replied.
“Did you hear the birds singing?” his father asked.
“There were many kinds of birds singing in the trees, and the sound was very sweet,” Tom said.
“Did you feel the beauty of nature?” his father asked.
“Yes, the blue sky, the white clouds, the green trees and the colourful flowers made a nice picture,” Tom answered.
“That's enough!”his father smiled and said. “Please remember, son, for often, completing your goal(目标) is not the most important thing. You didn't reach the top of the mountain, but you got a lot on the way.”
It is true that not every dream will come true, and that not every job will end up with a success (成功). The most beautiful views are on the way.
1. Tom got back home__________when the sun was dropping.| A．slowly | B．sadly | C．quickly | D．early |
| A．the mountain was too high | B．the way was full of big or small stones |
| C．he was tired and it was too late | D．he was only 14 years old |
| A．clear water | B．blue sky | C．colourful flowers | D．green trees |
| A．excited about | B．kind to | C．angry with | D．tired of |
| A．the goal is the most important thing for everyone |
| B．everyone should climb the mountain with his family |
| C．climbing the mountain is a very difficult job |
| D．the process (过程) is more important than the result |
8 . A
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. You should________in the morning.
| A．eat breakfast | B．drink 3 liters of water | C．take a short nap | D．wake up late |
| A．3 times | B．4 times | C．5 times | D．6 times |
| A．watch TV | B．exercise | C．play with your phone | D．read books |
| A．too late | B．too early | C．healthy | D．lazy |
| A．News report. | B．A storybook. | C．A poster. | D．A health magazine. |
9 . The book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is very welcomed by the children in China. Why is the book so popular to children? After reading it, I was attracted by the magic world. I can not help asking: where is our own Harry Potter? China has a long history and colorful culture. With a large market of teenagers, China published(出版)many popular books among children. However, why are the present books not as good as those foreign ones?
Firstly, quite a number of children's books are focused on teaching, and they aren't interesting. Reading them, children often have a feeling of being "educated". Certainly, they don't like them. Secondly, fewer children like the same stories, but most Chinese books are usually the same. One knows the ending as early as in the beginning. Finally, the writers seldom think about children's needs. I think the first-class reading for children should be interesting, and written in their language.
1. About the present Chinese children's books, which is NOT right?| A．They have little interest value. | B．Our writers seldom know children's needs. |
| C．Most of them are the same. | D．They are better than foreign ones. |
| A．very simple | B．low level | C．really good | D．quite difficult |
| A．the writer can't find any books for children |
| B．Chinese parents should buy Harry Potter for their children |
| C．our children should learn from Harry Potter |
| D．Chinese writers should write better books for children |
| A．ways to read books | B．our children need better books |
| C．ways to choose books | D．our children need another magic boy |
10 . Yesterday, Danny ate lunch at a restaurant with his family. Late that night, he had food poisoning (食物中毒). He wanted to know how it happened. Danny learned about a few reasons for food poisoning.
The first reason is bacteria (细菌) in the food. Bacteria live in a lot of food and they live in meat, eggs and seafood most often. If you cook the food in a right way, you can kill the bacteria in it.
Another way to get food poisoning is from parasites (寄生虫). They often live in meat, but could live on vegetables, too. If you don't cook the food in a right way, these parasites may start living in your body!
The third way that you can get food poisoning is by eating the food with toxins(毒素) in it. Sometimes the food gets toxins naturally, and sometimes the toxins come from insect spray (喷雾杀虫剂). So you must wash the food carefully before you eat or cook it.
The last way that people get food poisoning is from allergens (过敏原). Some people are just allergic to some food, and they may feel very uncomfortable after eating it.
Danny decided he would choose food carefully and cook it in a right way before he ate it in the future. That was important. He never wanted to feel this way again.
1. What happened to Danny last night?| A．He ate some bad food at a restaurant. | B．He was late for a family party. |
| C．He had nothing for dinner. | D．He had food poisoning. |
| A．By eating only at home. | B．By washing the food carefully. |
| C．By cooking the food in a right way. | D．By taking some medicine after meals. |
| A．Parasites live on vegetables most often. | B．There are fewer bacteria in meat than in eggs. |
| C．Toxins in the food may come from insect spray. | D．Allergens are the main reason for food poisoning. |
| A．is served at restaurants | B．someone is allergic to |
| C．someone dislikes | D．is not healthy |
| A．Ways to choose food. | B．Reasons for food poisoning. |
| C．Danny's unhappy experience. | D．The importance of healthy eating. |
