1 . Work is helpful to health. Scientists find that the hard-working people live longer than those who have no jobs. Studies show that the jobless are in poorer health than job-holders. The women have jobs are healthier than housewives.
Why is work good for health? It is because work keeps people busy, away from feeling lonely. Researches show that people feel unhappy and worried when they have nothing to do. The happiest people are those who are busy. Many high achievers who love their jobs feel they are the happiest when they are working hard. They work as a bridge between their dream and reality, so they have energy every day. By work, people get to know each other. By taking part in all kinds of activities, they find friendship and warmth. This is helpful to health. The loss（丧失）of work means the loss of everything. It makes people down and it will cause more illnesses.
Besides, work makes one feel hopeful and proud. When a writer finishes his writing or a doctor successfully operates on a patient or a teacher sees his students grow, they are very happy.
From the above, we can come to a conclusion: the more you work, the happier and healthier you will be.
1. People who have no jobs are ________ than job-holders.| A．in poorer health | B．happier | C．healthier | D．busier |
| A．people who are busy have a lot of money |
| B．people who have more friends are the happiest |
| C．people who are busy are the happiest |
| D．people who are busy are the most worried |
| A．People who are hard-working live longer than those who are jobless. |
| B．Work can make people feel tired and lonely. |
| C．The loss of work will cause more illnesses. |
| D．People can get to know each other by working together. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
2 . ①It is true that people with better education are usually able to get better-paid jobs. In other words, they have more chances to choose a good job while people with little or no education don’t.
②It seems that the purpose of education is to make people get jobs. But this isn’t accepted by all people. Some people may think that a person should spend the best years of his life getting education only for a way of living. This was probably one of the earliest reasons of education. In fact, if education is just a way of making a living, people don’t need to spend so much time at school. People can get education for a living in a short time. Subjects like history and geography need not be taught to everyone. Even language and maths need not be taught in detail（详细地）either. Here it is clear that education is much more than teaching a man to get a way of living.
③Education is well-rounded（全面的）and it is mainly for improving a man. It is not only to teach him to speak, read and write, but also to develop his creative thinking and other abilities. After that, it is to make him a wise man and thankfully enjoy the achievements of humans. Education is to make a man lead a better life. Educated people are expected to be able to listen to good music, read good books, watch good plays and take an interest in the world.
④I would agree that making a good living is an important reason for education, but certainly not the most important or the main reason.
1. The earliest education was probably to ________.| A．make a man lead a better life |
| B．teach a man to write and read |
| C．make people get a way of living |
| D．teach people to read good books |
| A．The advantages of education. | B．The process of education. |
| C．The ways of getting education. | D．The people for getting the education. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．Education can improve a man. |
| B．Making a living is the main reason of education. |
| C．Little educated people can find jobs easily. |
| D．People can get education in a short time. |
3 . ①When it comes to Chinese students considering studying in foreign countries, many of them usually believe that life will be easy and enjoyable. Unfortunately, it’s likely that students with those beliefs will be disappointed very soon after landing at the airport.
②So, what are the problems you may have, and how can you deal with them?
③Teaching and learning styles in America are very different from those in China, requiring more critical thinking(批判性思维) and teamwork. In a normal American classroom, one project might be done by a study group in which every person has his/her own responsibility.
④So don’t worry about your language or any grammar mistakes. Just watch what other students do, and don’t be afraid to ask any questions. The discussions, or sometimes ever arguments, that your group members and you hold are likely to be the beginning of a friendship.
⑤Beside schoolwork, another important thing faced by overseas students is homesickness or loneliness. You may miss your parents’ cooking, your pets, or even your old bed. Being away from home can create bitter feelings, especially when faced with the challenges of getting used to a new environment.
⑥What I strongly suggest is to try hard to deal with these feelings. Be open to new friendships. Sign up for school activities, and give yourself permission to enjoy life at school, even if you miss home a lot. Be organized and keep a diary to check your progress. Write down three new things that you’re grateful for every evening, as well as three things you’re looking forward to every morning.
⑦Studying abroad is never simple. In fact, there will be many difficulties every day. But I’m sure you will overcome your difficulties and make your time overseas a success.
1. The article is written for ________.| A．teachers | B．parents | C．students | D．travelers |
| A．thinking critically alone | B．working in a group |
| C．watching what others do | D．arguing with other students |
| A．Keep a diary. | B．Make new friends. |
| C．Take part in school activities. | D．Write a letter to parents daily. |
| A．①//②③//④⑤//⑥⑦ | B．①②//③④//⑤⑥//⑦ |
| C．①//②③④//⑤//⑥⑦ | D．①②//③④⑤//⑥⑦ |
4 . Have you ever thought about what kind of job you would like to have when you grow up? Many people think that we can have only one job in our lifetime. We all know that this is not true, but quite a few people actually think this way. For example, when people choose a major（专业）in college, they think that the decisions they make now will decide their jobs for the rest of their lives. However, there are many examples where people became successful after changing their careers（职业）later in life.
J. K. Rowling, the writer of the famous novel Harry Potter, was actually a school teacher before she began writing books. In fact, she was out of work before the first Harry Potter book came out.
Former US President Ronald Reagan began as an actor when he was a young man. He later decided that he wanted to do political work. This kind of passion（激情）finally led him to become President of the United States.
The famous 19th century artist Vincent Van Gogh was not a painter from the beginning. He once worked as an art salesman and later became a preacher. It was only 10 years before he died that he decided to become an artist.
Careers are always open to change. The important thing is to find what you are really good at or what you really want to do. Once you find that passion, it's all a matter of how hard you try.
1. How many jobs has Vencent Van Gogh done in his life?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．what major you choose in college | B．how much money you can make |
| C．changing jobs as often as possible | D．finding what you really want to do |
| A．J. K. Rowling was a teacher at the beginning. |
| B．Ronald Reagan began as an actor. |
| C．Vincent Van Gogh was an artist from the beginning. |
| D．Passion plays a very important part in one's career. |
| A．P1→P2—4→P5 | B．Pl—2→P3→P4—5 |
| C．P1→P2—3→P4—5 | D．P1—2→P3—4→P5 |
5 . Once there was a young American boy. He had no family but an old sheep. Each day the boy and his sheep walked many miles, looking for a home. But one evening, the old sheep died. The boy buried his friend next to a river. Then he sat under a tree and cried.
The boy cried for a very long time. But no one came to comfort（安慰）him. There were only the stars in the sky.
Suddenly, the sky became bright. The boy was afraid to move. One bright star fell to the ground and turned into an old sheep. She went to the river and drank from there. Then she looked at the boy and smiled. As she jumped back into the sky, some wool（羊毛）fell.
As the Sun began to rise, the boy picked up the wool and carried it to the city and sold it. With the money, he bought a house and two young sheep. He never forgot the star sheep ________.
1. The underlined word “buried” means ______ in Chinese.| A．埋葬 | B．挽救 | C．杀害 | D．放置 |
| A．He lived in a house with his sheep. | B．His parents didn't have a house to live in. |
| C．He had nothing but an old sheep. | D．His home was near a river. |
①The boy bought a house and two sheep.
②The boy buried the sheep next to a river.
③The boy and his sheep walked for many miles.
④The boy cried for a very long time.
| A．①②③④ | B．③②④① | C．③④②① | D．④③②① |
| A．and he became the richest person in the city |
| B．and he became poorer and poorer |
| C．and his old sheep often came to see him |
| D．and he was never alone again |
6 . In China, safety education is becoming more and more important now. The last Monday in March is for students to learn it at school. It helps students learn more about what they should do to keep themselves safe. What are the accidents at school? Take a look.
A stampede always happens in crowded places. When students around you begin to push, just stand there and try to hold onto something. If you fall down in the crowd, move to one side and protect（保护）your head with your hands around.
When earthquakes happen, you can get under a desk quickly and hold on. It'll protect you from falling things. If you are outdoors, find a place away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
When there's a fire, leave the classroom quickly. It's better to put something wet over your mouth and nose. In this way, you won't breathe in smoke. Many people die in a fire, not because of the fire but smoke. It makes them cough and they can't breathe. That's very dangerous! So when you want to get out, you should make yourself close to the floor. Then you can breathe some fresh air.
Stampedes（踩踏）, earthquakes and fires are the main accidents at school. And next time, if something terrible happens, we are sure you can protect yourself successfully as the above says.
1. Stampedes, earthquakes and fires are the main accidents ________.| A．at school | B．at home | C．on the farm | D．in the open air |
| A．busy | B．dirty | C．crowded | D．clean |
| A．When there’s a fire, stay in the classroom quietly. |
| B．Many people die in a fire because of the smoke. |
| C．Stand straight and run quickly out of the classroom. |
| D．Cover your mouth and nose with something dry. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
7 . We all love food. It is very important for people and animals to eat food. Some people can eat three delicious meals a day. However, every day over 840,000,000 people in the world are hungry.
Many people around the world are very poor, and they do not have enough money to buy the food they need. The poorest people live in Africa, so lots of African people are always in hunger and often get ill. War（战争）makes lots of people go hungry, too. War can slow or stop food production（生产）. People have to leave their hometowns because of war. In this way, they do not have enough food to eat.
In order to help these people, many countries open food banks. People can give food to them and they can give the food to those in need. Shanghai Ctasis opens a food bank in China. It saves 7000,000 tons of food and helps 760,000 people in five years.
Many Chinese restaurants are telling people to order dishes（点菜）by using "N-1" formula（公式）. “N” means the number of people in your group. It's a good idea to order "N-1" dishes in the restaurant. In this way, we can help to have a lot of food.
1. Paragraph 2 mainly talk about ____________.| A．When these people become hungry |
| B．where these hungry people come from |
| C．why many people in the world go hungry |
| D．what we can do to help these hungry people |
| A．many countries | B．hungry people |
| C．Chinese restaurants | D．food banks |
| A．four | B．five | C．six | D．seven |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
8 . Gardening is popular in many parts of the world. It brings us sweet-smelling flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables. In fact, gardening has more advantages(好处) than you think.
Gardening helps to keep healthy. Today's people sit indoors for too long and don't get much exercise. When you garden, you have to move around. It's a good chance for you to exercise your body by watering flowers. Also, when you are in your garden, you can feel the warm sunshine. This means you are getting Vitamin D. It's good for your body.
Gardening is a great activity to do with children. It can be a great teacher to teach children about nature and healthy eating. It can also help them to understand the meaning of “No pains, no gains.”
Gardening is a great way to meet people and build relationships (关系). When you are gardening, you are outdoors. So it is a time to talk with your neighbors. They usually like to talk about their hobbies and enjoy showing people what they are growing. Besides, they love to share advice and stories about their gardens.
1. What can help you get Vitamin D when you are gardening?
| A．Meeting people. | B．Warm sunshine. |
| C．Much exercise. | D．Sweet-smelling flowers. |
| A．Talking about their hobbies. | B．Showing what they are growing to people. |
| C．Talking about how to get exercise. | D．Sharing advice and stories about their gardens. |
| A．①/②③/④ | B．①②③/④ | C．①/②③④ | D．①②/③/④ |
| A．Outdoor Activities. | B．Advantages of Gardening. |
| C．Healthy Eating Habits. | D．Relationships with Neighbors. |
| Hi Joanna, I’m having a great time in Vietnam. We arrived three days ago and now we’re staying in a hostel by a river in the jungle. The weather is very hot and sunny. Yesterday we trekked into the jungle and explored. We also looked for monkeys in the trees, but we couldn’t see any. There were lots of horrible spiders. Yuck! Tomorrow morning we’re travelling to the beach and in the afternoon we’re surfing. I can’t wait! Say hello to Emma. See you soon. Love, Milla |
| Hi Joanna, This is my second day in Canada. We’re staying at a campsite near a lake in Ontario. The scenery is really beautiful. The weather is OK. Yesterday it was really cold and windy, but today it’s better. Yesterday we kayaked down a river. It was very scary as there were lots of rocks. Today I climbed down a cliff. That was scary too, but I enjoyed it! Tomorrow we’re cycling to the nearest village(村庄) to buy food and drink. I’ve only got three more days here. Wish you were here! Bye for now! Tom |
1. Whom are these letters for?
| A．Joanna. | B．Emma. | C．Milla. | D．Tom. |
a. Milla saw spiders. b. Milla arrived in Vietnam. c. Milla trekked into the jungle.
| A．a-b-c | B．b-c-a | C．a-c-b | D．b-a-c |
| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
| A．They both live in the village. | B．They go to the same place. |
| C．They see animals in the jungle. | D．They really enjoy their trips. |
10 . In most films about space, whenever Earth faces a disaster, the solution is always running away from the planet in spaceships or expecting one or a group of superheroes to save it in the end. But the latest Chinese science fiction (sci-fi) movie, The Wandering Earth (《流浪地球））, offers a different and more ambitious(有野心的) idea. In the film, based on a short story by Chinese sci-fi writer Liu Cixin, Earth is in danger of being destroyed by the dying sun. Facing, the very danger, humans around the world work together to build a huge engine system that will push Earth away from the sun. Instead of simply leaving Earth behind — again — this time we’re taking it with us.
The Wandering Earth achieved great success during the Spring Festival this year. As China’s first homemade sci-fi blockbuster, the film has led to heated discussions. The New York Times reported that “It will be a symbol of a new era (时代) in Chinese film making.” Famous Hollywood director James Cameron also wrote on Sina Weibo that The Wandering Earth is a breakthrough of Chinese sci-fi films and is worth more attention worldwide. The “ambition” of the sci-fi film, however, didn’t come from nowhere. For thousands of years, “homeland” has been the softest part in most Chinese people’s mind. One old saying is luoyeguigen, which means returning to one’s homeland in old age, like fallen leaves returning to the roots of their tree. Or as an ancient poem reads, “The season called the White Dew begins tonight/Nowhere as in our native place is the moon so bright.” These both show the close relationship that Chinese people have had with their homeland. This special cultural background is probably what makes The Wandering Earth different from Hollywood-style space films.
And the makers of The Wandering Earth may have chosen the best time to tell its Chinese sci-fi story. The film was on Feb 5, the first day of Chinese New Year. It was a time when many people had just made the hard journey back to their hometowns. So to them, there is only one possible way to tell the story: Earth goes wherever humans go, because it’s our home.
The director of the movie, Guo Fan, said, “China’s rapid development in recent years has also allowed fertile (肥沃的) soil for the scientific, literature and films to grow. We hope that the soil will produce more amazing fruits of Chinese sci-fi film making in the near future.”
1. About the film The Wandering Earth, which of the following is NOT TRUE?| A．It’s a Chinese sci-fi movie. |
| B．It’s different from most Hollywood films. |
| C．It is based on a short story by Liu Cixin. |
| D．It was made by Hollywood director James Cameron. |
| A．Copying Hollywood sci-fi films |
| B．Chinese cultural background |
| C．Chinese old sayings and poems |
| D．The producer’s hometown |
| A．举头望明月，低头思故乡。 |
| B．海上生明月，天涯共此时。 |
| C．露从今夜白，月是故乡明。 |
| D．明月松间照，清泉石上流。 |
A．The Wandering Earth — story — reasons  |
B． |
C． |
D． |
