1 . Coco is a small rabbit and he lives in a forest(森林) with his mother, Dabai. One morning, he can’t find his mother. So he goes everywhere to look for her.
Under a tree, he meets a dog. “Where is my mother? Do you know?” he asks the dog. “Oh, I’m playing football here and I don’t see your mother,” the dog says.
Coco gets to the grassland. There he sees a horse. “Do you see my mother, Mr. Horse?” he asks. “Sorry, I don’t,” the horse says. “I’m eating grass here.”
He is very sad. “Where is my mother?” He is thinking while he is walking. Then he sees a cat near a river. “Hi, Coco,” the cat says to Coco. “I know where your mother is. She thinks I’m her son. Look! She’s looking for food for me near the river now.”
At this time, Dabai sees Coco and knows what happens(发生).
1. The dog is ________ when Coco gets to the grassland.| A．playing soccer | B．eating grass | C．eating fish | D．drinking water |
| A．the dog | B．the horse | C．Coco | D．the cat |
| A．Near the river. | B．In the forest. | C．Under the tree. | D．On the grassland. |
①Coco asks the dog. ② Coco meets the cat.
③ Dabai sees Coco. ④Coco sees the horse.
| A．④①③② | B．①②③④ | C．④①②③ | D．①④②③ |
| A．Look for friends. | B．Look for food. | C．Look for Mother. | D．Look for home. |
2 . As Peter was flying towards the ship, he passed the crocodile ( 鳄 鱼 ). It had swallowed ( 吞 ) a clock that goes “tick, tick” inside it before. However, the clock wasn’t ticking then. Peter realized it must have stopped. He began ticking himself so that the other animals would think he was the crocodile and leave him alone. The crocodile, thinking that Peter had taken the clock, followed him. But when Peter reached the ship, Captain (船长) Hook believed the crocodile was coming to get him.
Peter climbed over the side of the ship and went inside a room. He barked like a dog, and all the pirates (海盗) were very afraid. Hook sent two pirates in to find out what the noise was, but they didn’t come back. Then he sent in the children. Inside, Peter set them free, and they prepared to fight.
Peter ran out to meet Hook. “It is I, Peter Pan!” he cried.
“Get him!” cried Hook.
The pirates ran at Peter, and the lost boys ran forward to fight them. The pirates were stronger, but they were so afraid of the ticking and the noise of the dog that they didn’t fight well. Finally only Hook was ready to fight. Peter came to fight him. For a long time, the two enemies stood face to face.
They began to fight. At last Peter hit Hook with his sword ( 剑 ). Hook began to bleed. Hook continued to fight, but he was not strong any more. He knew he was going to die. He ran to the side of the ship and jumped into the sea. He did not know the crocodile was waiting for him, as it no longer ticked. The crocodile swallowed him in one bite.
1. Why did Peter tick himself at the beginning of the story?| A．To follow the crocodile. | B．To catch Captain Hook. |
| C．To get away from other animals. | D．To make the pirates feel afraid. |
| A．The children. | B．The pirates. |
| C．Hook and the crocodile. | D．Hook and the children. |
a. Peter passed the crocodile.
b. Captain Hook jumped into the water.
c. The pirates and the lost boys fought against each other.
d. The crocodile had swallowed a clock that goes “tick, tick” inside it.
| A．c-b-a-d | B．d-a-c-b | C．d-c-a-b | D．c-b-d-a |
| A．He ran away safely. | B．The lost boys killed him. |
| C．Peter hit him with a sword. | D．He was swallowed by the crocodile. |
| A．Captain hook. | B．Peter. |
| C．The pirates and the crocodiles. | D．Someone who is not in the story. |
3 . It happened to me recently that I was telling someone how much I enjoyed reading Barack Obama’s Dreams from My Father and how it had changed my views of the former US president. The person I was talking to agreed with me that it was a wonderfully written book. However, he then went on to talk about Mr. Obama, which showed that he had no idea of his background at all. I realized that I was talking to a book liar.
______ Nearly two thirds of people have lied about reading a book which they haven’t read. In the World Book Day survey, Dreams from My Father is at number 9. The survey lists top ten books, and different writers, which people have lied about. As I don’t lie very often, I’ll admit (承认) that I haven’t read all the ten books. But I am pleased to say that I have read the book at number one, George Orwell’s 1984. I think it’s absolutely outstanding.
When people were asked why they lied, the most common reason was to impress someone they were speaking to. This could be difficult if the conversation went deeper!
The World Book Day survey also has some other interesting information in it. It shows that many people lie about having read classical works by Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, Charles Dickens and so on. But when asked which writers they really enjoy, they named J.K. Rowling, Jilly Cooper, and Stephen King (ah, the big sellers). Forty-one percent of people asked said they turned to the back of the book to read the end before finishing the story.
So which books have you lied about reading-if any-and which is your favorite?
| A．Do you know what a book liar is? |
| B．And it seems that that person is not the only one. |
| C．Dreams from My Father is really popular in the world. |
| D．I’m a book liar, too. |
| A．Over 40% of people didn’t really read a whole book by famous writers. |
| B．People don’t like Dreams from My Father and 1984. |
| C．Few people lie about having read classical works by Jane Austen. |
| D．Many people like Charles Dickens better than J. K. Rowling. |
(①=Para.(自然段)1 ②Para.2 ③=Para.3 ④=Para.4 ⑤=Para.5)
| A．①; ②; ③④⑤ | B．①②; ③; ④⑤ |
| C．①②; ③④; ⑤ | D．①; ②③④; ⑤ |
| A．Are You a Book Liar? | B．Readers Are All Liars |
| C．World Book Day | D．Dreams from My Father |
4 . Just returned from a trip to New Jersey. On the way back, I was stopped by a traffic accident. This accident happened because of a truck carrying a lot of dangerous materials that were leaking out (外漏). After being told by the policeman that we would be sitting there until the clean-up was completed. We drivers got out of the truck to have a rest. For most of the time ,there were five of us standing by my truck, complaining(抱怨).
Another truck with two elderly people stopped near us. The man, Joe, let the window down and asked why no one was moving. Soon we were all talking with this couple. I said that if I had known about this, I would have bought something to drink, because I was becoming thirsty. The lady, Anna, said that they had plenty of water in the fridge in their truck and offered everyone something to drink. She said she could make sandwiches for us. While Anna was making the sandwiches, she was singing like a songbird. Being close to 70, I guessed, she had a fantastic voice.
I saw a Mississippi license on the truck. I asked what part of Mississippi they were from.Joe said they were from Biloxi. Knowing that Biloxi was damaged by a hurricane, I asked him about the disaster(灾难). Joe said that they had lost almost everything. Everything they had was in the truck.
Joe said that their son was living around Harrisonburg, Virginia and they were going there. There was a home for sale and they were going to start all over again there. Starting over at their age, we know, would not be easy
These wonderful people lost practically(实际上地) everything they had and still would not accept any money for their food and drinks. Joe said that it was better to give than to receive.
1. What was the writer doing after being stopped by the accident?| A．He was complaining on the truck. |
| B．He was sleeping by the truck. |
| C．He was standing by the truck with some other drivers. |
| D．He was carrying a lot of dangerous materials. |
| A．被拯救 | B．被发现 | C．被毁坏 | D．被恢复 |
| A．The truck drivers were complaining because the police didn't give them drinks. |
| B．The old couple from Mississippi were planning to start over in Virginia. |
| C．The son of the couple was living in Mississippi.. |
| D．Joe thought receiving is better than giving in life. |
(①= Paragraph1,②= Paragraph2…)
| A．①②/③④/⑤ | B．①/②③④/⑤ |
| C．①②③/④⑤ | D．①②/③④⑤ |
5 . Gardening（园艺） is popular in many parts of the world. It brings us sweet smelling flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables. But you can get more from your garden.
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 or doing some digging. Also, when you are in your garden, you can feel the warm sunshine. This means you are getting Vitamin D. It helps your bodies use calcium（钙）, which is necessary to keep your bones（骨骼） strong.
Gardening is a great activity to do with children. It gets them off computers, televisions and phones. Gardening 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. When you are gardening, you are outdoors. So it is a perfect time to communicate with your neighbors. Most people love to talk about their hobbies, and so do gardeners. They usually enjoy showing people what they are growing. And most enjoy sharing advice and stories about their gardens.
1. When it’s ________, you can get Vitamin D in your garden.| A．sunny | B．cloudy | C．snowy | D．rainy |
| A．watching TV | B．watering flowers | C．walking dogs | D．playing with phones |
| A．人非生而知之者 | B．吃一堑，长一智 | C．不劳则无获 | D．乐中有悲 |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Healthy Eating Habits | B．Relationships with Neighbors |
| C．Advantages（优点） of Outdoor Activities | D．Advantages of Gardening |
6 . Do you want to travel abroad? How about some English-speaking countries? Before going, it is better to learn about them! Now, let's have a look together!
| Country | Geography | Wild animals & National Parks | People, Sports and Culture |
| Canada | •9.98 million km² •Many lakes, rivers and mountains | •Home to wildlife: black bears and wolves •Many national parks and reserves | •Sports: skiing and basketball •Beautiful art work |
| Ireland | •70 thousand km² •Green mountains | •No wild snakes •Only two wild mouse kinds | •Great in music •Popular sports: running and football |
| New Zealand | •27 thousand km² •Two islands: North& South Island | •Rich in unusual wildlife •A good place for lovely birds | •Sport: rugby（橄榄球）and football |
| South Africa | • 1.22 million km² •High areas | •Full of wildlife •Animals are in danger of dying out （灭绝）because people kill（杀）them for money | •Lovers of dance •Famous for their skills and love in sports. |
1. Which country is the smallest one according to the table?
| A．Canada. | B．South Africa. | C．Ireland. | D．New Zealand. |
| A．Ireland has many lovely birds | B．animals in South Africa died out |
| C．New Zealand has no wild snakes | D．Canada has wolves and black bears |
| A．sports and work | B．music and running | C．football and rugby | D．dance and sports |
| A．a story book | B．a novel | C．a science book | D．a guide book |
7 . The Beatles were one of the most successful and influential pop-music groups of the 1960s. The members include rhythm guitarist Lennon, bass guitarist McCartney, lead guitarist Harrison, and drummer Starr.
Lennon formed a band in Liverpool, England, while in high school in the mid-1950s. McCartney and then Harrison joined the group in the late 1950s. In its early years, the band also had several other members. In 1962, they signed a recording contract（合同）with a large music company. At about this time, they chose Starr to replace（替代）drummer Pete Best.
At first, the Beatles' songs were lively and simple. The first song was Love Me Do in 1962. Their first hit came the following year, when Please Please Me climbed to the top of the Britishmusic charts（排行榜）.
The Beatles became very famous in Britain. People started calling the excitement over the band Beatlemania. The Beatles became very popular in the United States after appearing on Ed Sullivan's television program in February, 1964. Teenage girls across the country screamed and fainted over them, and boys copied the Beatles' look. By April, the top five hits in the United States were all Beatles' songs.
In the late 1960s, the Beatles began creating more adventurous music with different musical styles. The band recorded the albums The Beatles (1968), Abbey Road (1969), and Let it Be (1970).
The pressure of fame led the Beatles to break up in 1970. All four continued their musical careers-Lennon with his wife, Yoko Ono; McCartney with band Wings and later as a solo performer; and Starr and Harrison mainly as solo artists.
1. The underlined word “hit” probably means __________________.| A．碰撞 | B．袭击 | C．成功 | D．专辑 |
| A．The Beatles. | B．Abbey Road. | C．Let it Be. | D．Please Please me. |
a. The Beatles caused Beatlemania in Britain.
b. The Beatles recorded the album Let it Be.
c. The top five hits in the United States were all Beatles' songs.
d. The Beatles signed a recording contract with a large music company.
| A．d-a-c-b | B．d-b-c-a | C．a-c-d-b | D．a-d-c-b |
| A．The Beatles were the most successful pop-music group in the 1970s. |
| B．The band members were never replaced. |
| C．The songs of the Beatles changed from simple to adventurous. |
| D．The members stopped their musical careers after breaking up. |
| A．A storybook. | B．An encyclopedia of famous people. |
| C．A science report. | D．A sports magazine. |
8 . Since 2017, short videos have gotten millions of views (关注) online. Many people create and share short videos on popular video apps like Douyin and Kuaishou. You can even add music and special effects (特效) to your videos. The videos are 15 seconds to a few minutes long. They show people doing activities like cooking, exercising and singing.
Teenagers especially enjoy these videos. More than 50 percent of Grade 7 and 8 students said they enjoy watching these short videos. About 47 percent of them have posted their own videos, according to a recent report by the China National Youth Palace Association.
The videos let teenagers see funny and exciting things they wouldn’t usually see. Many teens like to share the fun things they do with others as well. For example, a 12-year-old user named Xiao Qianyu has posted videos showing her learning jazz dance. This has won her many fans.
However the videos can also cause trouble. Some students spend too much time watching them and not enough time studying. Some videos are vulgar and not suitable for teenagers.
To deal with this problem, Douyin added a new function (功能). It locks the app if someone uses the app for over two hours a day. Also the government asked companies to make more strict rules for these apps and cancel the unsuitable videos.
1. Kuaishou is a kind of popular__________app.| A．exercising | B．video | C．cooking | D．music |
| A．冗长的 | B．健康的 | C．积极的 | D．低俗的 |
| A．teenagers can't use the app over 2 hours a day on Kuaishou. |
| B．a video about learning jazz dance can't be posted on Douyin. |
| C．more than 50% of the teenagers have won many fans on the apps. |
| D．about 47% of the students in Grade 7 and 8 had shared videos on the apps. |
| A．a history book | B．a sports magazine | C．a newspaper | D．a science book |
(①=Para.1 ②=Para.2 ③=Para.3 ④=Para.4 ⑤=Para.5)
| A．①②;③④;⑤ | B．①;②③;④⑤ | C．①②;③;④⑤ | D．①;②③④;⑤ |
9 . Imagine having a simple app (应用程序) that works like: When you need help, just open the app, touch the “notOK” button and a message will be sent to five pre-selected (预先设定的) people, along with a location to show where you are. The message reads: Hey, I’m not OK. Please call me, text me, or come to find me.
US teenagers Hanaah Lucas, 15, and her brother Charlie, 13, have created an app called notOK. People just need to pay $1.99 each month to use it.
Hannah was inspired to create the app during a dark time in her life last year. She developed an illness that made her pass out at school. Other kids sometimes bullied (欺凌) her about this. She felt sad and wanted to find an app that would allow her to get help when she wasn’t feeling OK.
She asked her brother Charlie to find such an app. When they couldn’t find, they decided to create one themselves.
The came up with some designs for the app first. Charlie took a programming class last summer and built a website for the app. Hannah also shaerd her idea in her summer class. Some app developers showed interest and decided to help her. At last, the app came out in the US and Canada on January 31.
Hannah is happy that her app is helping others.
1. Who will know you’re in need when you touch the “notOK” button?| A．Five people who were pre-selected. | B．Five people who bullied you. |
| C．Five people who are the developers. | D．Five people who are your family members. |
| A．Send me a report. | B．Send me a letter. | C．Send me a message. | D．Send me a paper. |
| A．to bully others | B．to build a website | C．to make money | D．to ask for help |
a. Hannah developed an illness last year.
b. Charlie took a programming class last summer.
c. The app came out in the US and Canada in January.
d. Hannah and Charlie didn’t find such a useful app.
| A．c, d, a, b | B．c, d, b, a | C．a, d, b, c | D．a, d, c, b |
| A．Simple and helpful | B．Pleasant and dangerous |
| C．Creative but expensive | D．Interesting and pre-selected |
10 . Getting excited over the Christmas ads becomes a big tradition for people in the UK. This year, Sainsbury, the second largest supermarket in the UK, shared its ad called Mog the Cat. Now the ad is known as "the best Christmas ad ever" according to Twitter.
The ad is about a cat of the Thomas family. In the ad, the cat blew up the Christmas tree and almost burned the house. Luckily, she succeeded in phoning the fire service and saved the house. _▲___. Mog felt sorry. As they were worried, the neighbors came together to help the family clean up and enjoy Christmas dinner. Its ending will make you feel all sweet inside. It also carries Sainsbury’s Christmas saying “Christmas is for sharing”.
Another reason why the ad is popular is that Mog the Cat is the star of a much-loved children’s book. The writer Kerr herself appears in this as a neighbor of the Thomas family. This ad also tells us some fire safety facts.
Twitters were talking about and enjoyed the ad. One little boy named Jim wrote the ad was the best Christmas gift he got this year. Jill mixed feeling with the ad. She wrote this ad made her laugh and cry at the same time. And she said: “I don’t even like cats.” Another woman wrote: “So far Sainsbury’s Christmas ad is the best I’ve seen this year.” People like the ad not only for the funny story but also for the spirit of Christmas it shows.
1. ___▲___ might be the most proper sentence to be put in the blank of Paragraph 2.| A．But she made Christmas Day even greater. |
| B．But she brought much fun to the Thomas family. |
| C．But she was ready to live with the neighbors of the Thomas family. |
| D．But she messed up Christmas Day. |
① The ad shows the spirit of Christmas.
② The writer Kerr appears in the ad.
③ That is the ad made by Sainsbury.
④ Mog the Cat is a star of a much-loved children's book.
| A．①② | B．③④ | C．①④ | D．②③ |
| A．few twitters like the ad Mog the Cat |
| B．Jill doesn’t like cats any more after watching the ad |
| C．people like the ad just because it’s really funny |
| D．the ad Mog the Cat is very popular with people |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
