There is an old tree on a dry land. The tree has so many branches（树枝）that it brings shadow (树荫) to hundreds of travelers.
One day, two travelers got to the tree. They walked for a long time in the hot sun. They were too hot and tried to find a place to rest. Luckily, they found the big tree.
They made a decision to take a rest under the tree. They slept there for a while. When they woke up, they felt hungry and one traveler climbed up the tree. But he was sad to see nothing.
He started to say bad words to the tree. "Oh, this is just a useless tree without any fruit on it!" The other traveler said nothing about the tree but asked his friend to be quiet. However, the traveler in the tree still shouted at the tree.
The tree couldn't stand the traveler at last. He said in a sad yet strong voice," You can't be so ungrateful（忘恩负义的）to me, Just look back to the moment when you got here in the hot sun! I gave you a cool and comfortable place to rest. You would die now without me!"
Many people do much for us, but we sometimes forget to give thanks but only complain（抱怨）! Make sure not to say any bad words to the one who has helped you.
1. The big tree helped make the two travelers _______ .| A．cool | B．hungry  | C．hot | D．thankful |
| A．Because the tree was too tall. | B．Because he couldn't climb higher. |
C．Because he didn't sleep well.  | D．Because he could find nothing to eat. |
| A．traveler | B．tree | C．fruit | D．land |
①Two travelers got to the tree.
②One traveler climbed up the tree.
③The travelers had a good rest.
④One traveler shouted at the tree.
| A．③①②④ | B．④①③② | C．①③②④ | D．④①②③ |
2 . Tea, the most typical English drink, became established in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess, Catherine of Braganza, the queen of Charles Il. A lover of tea since herchildhood in Portugal, she brought tea-drinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the beverage in the seventeenth century. The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the nobility to the middle classes, and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where people met to do business and discuss events of the day. Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning, thus inventing a lasting British institution, the"tea break.” However, drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people. It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.
Around 1800, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anne Maria, began the popular practice of "afternoon tea, "a ceremony taking place at about four o'clock. Until then, people did not usuallyeat or drink anything between lunch and dinner. At approximately the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread--in thin slices, with something(e.g, Jam or cucumbers) between them. Before long, a small- meal at the end of the afternoon, involving tea and sandwiches, had become part of the British way of life.
As tea became much cheaper during the nineteenth century, its popularity spread right through all comers of the British society. Thus, tea became Britain s favorite drink. In working-class households, if was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labor. This meal has become known as"high tea.”
Today, tea can be drunk at any time of the day and accounts for over two-fifths of all beverages consumed in Britain-with the exception of water.
1. How is this passage organized?| A．By cause and effect. | B．In the order of importance. |
| C．In the sequence of time. | D．By comparison and contrast. |
| A．The most popular British organization. |
| B．A long-standing tradition in the UK. |
| C．The last tea company in London. |
| D．A well-established British business. |
seventeenth century?
| A．It was only served at coffee houses in London. |
| B．It was taxed as an alcoholic drink. |
| C．It was forbidden outside of the business setting. |
| D．It was too expensive for most people. |
| A．. High tea was served later in the day than afternoon tea in the nineteenth century. |
| B．British people had tea breaks twice a day in the eighteenth century. |
| C．Princess Catherine brought tea to England after visiting Portugal. |
| D．The Earl of Sandwich started. the afternoon tea ceremony. |
3 . ①Most people want to be happy,but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness.Aristotle,a Greek thinker,said,"Happiness depends on ourselves." In other words,we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
②The 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 fail to 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 several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
③Another secret to living a happy life is to be active,and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time.Many people experience this dancing,or playing a sport,such as swimming.You can forget about your problems,and only think about the activity.
④Finally,many people find happiness in helping others.Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others.If you want to feel happier,do good things for someone.You can help a friend with his or her studies,go shopping to buy food for an elderly person,or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes．
1. The second paragraph tells us that ．| A．we shouldn't think about our future | B．some people fail to live a happy life |
| C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life | D．the more friends you have,the happier you will be |
| A．hobbies take up too much time | B．it's wrong to spend time on work |
| C．everyone knows how to live a happier life | D．doing good things for someone can make you happier |
| A．Happiness is always around us in some small things． |
| B．People are able to find and make their own happiness． |
| C．Money and success will never bring people happiness． |
| D．An active person who enjoy simple life must be very happy． |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．how lo enjoy life | B．the secrets of happiness |
| C．what Aristotle said about happiness | D．the ideas for helping other people to be happy |
4 . Are you worried if you go out without bringing some cash(现金)? In the past, you might answer yes. But today, there’s no need to worry. That’s because you can pay for nearly everything by e-payment in China.
The most common way of e-payment is by using QR(二维码). When you pay for something, you can either scan(扫描) the codes of the seller, or let the seller scan the codes on your phone. Your money will immediately go to the seller through online banking.
People in China use e-payment services from Alipay. WeChat Pay and Apple Pay. Among them, WeChat is the most popular. Tencent made WeChat and it says that about 60 percent of people in China now use WeChat Pay.
WeChat Pay has even gone to foreign countries. Twelve countries and regions such as Thailand, Japan and Canada now use WeChat Pay. It is very useful to Chinese tourists in these places. “In this way of paying, I don’t need to take my wallet out or wait for change,” Liu Xin, a tourist from Beijing, told Xinhua.
1. You can pay by e-payment in China if you .| A．bring a wallet | B．don’t bring cash | C．bring a bank card | D．feel worried |
| A．慢慢地 | B．容易地 | C．立刻 | D．间接地 |
| A．There are two ways to scan QR codes to pay. |
| B．More than half of people in China use WeChat Pay now. |
| C．Lin Xin thinks e-payment is useful and convenient |
| D．You can only use WeChat in China. |
| A．①; ②③; ④ | B．①; ②; ③④ | C．①②; ③; ④ | D．①②③; ④ |
5 . Isn’t spring a beautiful season? Flowers of all colors and shapes can be seen everywhere. They make our world look and smell better. So, it is no surprise that people love flowers! Well…except for one—dandelions(蒲公英)!
In order to have a tidy garden, we try our best to kill all dandelions or dig them out—only to see these unwanted plants grow right back. But that’s not bad because we have good reasons to leave them alone.
In fact, a 2014 study lists dandelions as one of the top 41 healthiest foods. Dandelions are full of vitamins (维生素)K, A,E and C. They have long been used as medicine.
Another great thing about dandelions is that you can eat every part of them, either cooked or
uncooked. You can also put flowers or roots (根) in hot water to make dandelion tea. Great! Nothing goes to waste!
Besides, dandelions are fun for kids! Pick the white top, close your eyes, make a wish and blow! If you blow all of it off in one breath, your wish will come true! This game is played all over the world.
Still unwanted plants? Of course not! Dandelions are good for human health as well as our kitchen. They also provide kids with free toys! So next time when you are blowing them, blow harder —you’re helping this great plant grow in the wild, even if your own wish does not come true!
1. The first paragraph is mainly to draw reader’s attention to _______.| A．flowers | B．colors | C．shapes | D．dandelions |
| A．have no flowers | B．cannot be eaten | C．are easy to kill | D．are healthy plants |
| A．kill them | B．have fun | C．make tea | D．have everything |
( ①=Para.(自然段)1 ②=Para.2 ③=Para.3 ④=Para.4 ⑤=Para.5 ⑥=Para.6)
| A．①②;③④⑤;⑥ | B．①②;③④;⑤⑥ |
| C．①②③;④⑤;⑥ | D．①;②③;④⑤⑥ |
What is good for your mental health?
Doing something for a change is a good way. It could be a fiveminute
rest from cleaning your house, a halfhour lunch break at work or a weekend finding somewhere new.
Taking a break may mean being very active. It may mean not doing very much at all. Take a deep breath... and relax. Try yoga or a deep thought, or just putting your feet up. A few minutes can be enough to make you feel good.
Listening to your body is also helpful. If you're really tired, give yourself time to sleep. Sometimes the world can wait.
Form 2
What do you love doing? What activities can you lose yourself in?
Enjoying yourself is good for your mental health, too. Doing an activity you enjoy probably means you're good at it and being good at something builds up your confidence(自信).
Having a hobby like gardening, dancing or drawing can help you forget your worries for a while and change your mood(情绪).
I'm learning the guitar. I have to really give attention to getting it right, so there's no room in my head for worries.
It can be good to have an interest where you are not someone's mom or dad, teacher or doctor. You are just you.
An hour of drawing lets you show yourself creatively. A morning on the football ground gets you active and gives you the chance to meet new people.
1. What does the writer suggest doing in Form 1?
| A．Taking a break. | B．Working hard. |
| C．Eating healthily. | D．Taking exercise. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．become a musician | B．forget about worries |
| C．prepare for the future | D．show himself creatively |
| A．Join in as many activities as possible. |
| B．Develop good hobbies in daily life. |
| C．Learn something you are not good at. |
| D．Forget the past and look to the future. |
“Last weekend my parents and I went to the countryside. I swam and went fishing in the river there. It was really exciting. We also ate fish in the evening” Tina says. She looks quite happy.
“It sounds great! What about you, Carol?” Mr. Smith asks.
“On Saturday morning, I played the piano at home. On Saturday afternoon, I took a walk by the lake. On Sunday I went to the museum with my brother” Carol says.
“I like sports. I played badminton with my friends last Saturday. Last Sunday I went to the museum, too. But I didn't meet you, Carol ,” Sally looks a little surprised.
“OK. I'm happy to know all of this. I think each of you had a good weekend. ”Mr. Smith said.
1. What does Mr. Smith do?
| A．He’s a Frenchman. | B．He’s a French teacher. |
| C．He’s in China. | D．He likes his students. |
| A．Tiring. | B．Boring. | C．Exciting. | D．Interesting |
① Played the piano. ② Swam in the river.
③ Walked by the lake. ④ Played badminton.
| A．①② | B．②④ | C．①④ | D．②③ |
| A．Tina and Carol. | B．Carol and Sally. |
| C．Tina and Sally. | D．Mr. Smith and his students. |
| A．A Useful Lesson | B．Our Teacher Mr. Smith |
| C．An Easy Question | D．What We Did Last Weekend |
After that, Maggie went to the beach to collect sea shells. She never thought how fast time went by. Two hours later, she sat down on a rock beside a little pool, and Dan's large dog Rover jumped down from a rock! He made a loud noise, and then began to pull her coat gently. “Rover wishes me to leave here, I see，” she said, and she rose from the rock and began to go home. However, she found the places she had got down easily was now very difficult to climb up, and because the tide(潮水) had been in for some time, she found some of the stones wet and smooth.
What could poor Maggie do? She felt sad and cried, but the tide made a much louder noise than she could make. Rover jumped upon a big stone and raised his loud bark until even the tide could not drown(淹没) it. Finally, Dan heard the loud barking of the dog. He came in a boat and brought Maggie and Rover safely to the land!
“It was the penny that did it, Madam，” Dan said to Maggie's mother later. “I saw Rover looking at her when she put the penny so kindly into my hand—just as if he would have said, ‘Rover will be your friend now, little girl.’ And I am thinking he has looked after her all day, because he never came near me after that.”
Some years later, Rover came to Maggie's home with a little note, in which was written—“Will Maggie help Rover？—his master is dead.”
1. What is Maggie like according to the passage?
| A．Smart. | B．Kind. | C．Creative. | D．Brave. |
| A．Rover. | B．Maggie's mother. |
| C．Herself. | D．Old Dan. |
①Maggie went to the beach to play.
②Rover barked for help and they were saved.
③Maggie gave a penny to Dan, the old fisherman.
④Maggie found it hard to get back from the rock.
| A．①③④② | B．③①④② |
| C．③①②④ | D．①③②④ |
| A．Because Rover noticed Maggie's kind action and felt like being with her. |
| B．Because Maggie was a friend of Dan's family. |
| C．Because Maggie often came to play with Rover. |
| D．Because Rover was a naughty dog and liked to play with little kids on the beach. |
| A．Rover and his master |
| B．Rover's new friend |
| C．A brave dog |
| D．What Maggie's penny did |
One rainy day, King Robert lay in a cave (洞穴). He thought that he was not good enough to be a king. He was so worried that he didn’t even see a spider near him. He looked up when he saw the spider climbing. It was trying to climb up to its web at the top of the cave but it fell down.
“How sad!” thought King Robert. “The spider is like me. It’s not strong enough.”
He watched while the spider tried again. It fell down a second time.
“Be careful little spider, or you might die,” he said. “Life is so hard. You’ll never
get back to your web.” But the spider tried again and again. King Robert watched while it slowly climbed back to its web. After an hour, the spider got to the web.
“You are such a great spider,” he said. “If you can keep trying, I can too. I must carry on fighting. I won’t let the English win.” Then his army grew strong and they stopped the English army successfully.
1. Why was it difficult for the Scots to fight the English?
| A．Because the Scots were too weak. |
| B．Because the King of England was very smart. |
| C．Because the English army was very strong. |
| D．Because the King of Scotland was not good enough. |
| A．On the wall of the cave. |
| B．At the entrance of the cave. |
| C．In the middle of the cave. |
| D．At the top of the cave. |
| A．It was clever. |
| B．It was careless. |
| C．It was not that strong. |
| D．It was great. |
a. The spider got to its web.
b. The spider fell down many times.
c. King Robert got his army to be strong enough to fight the English.
d. King Robert saw a spider trying to climb up to its web in a cave.
e. King Robert thought he should be like the spider.
| A．d-b-a-e-c |
| B．c-d-b-a-e |
| C．d-e-b-a-c |
| D．c-d-e-b-a |
| A．We have to be strong if we want to win. |
| B．Keep trying and we will get what we want. |
| C．Try to find an easier way when we meet difficulties. |
| D．Life is so hard and sometimes we have to give up something. |
Put a smoke alarm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off. The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.
Make escape plans. We should know all the ways out of the house. If there is a fire，everyone follows the plan to get out. Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily.
Buy fire extinguishers（灭火器）in the house. Everyone in the family should know how to use them. Practice for a fire. We do fire practice because we teach children about fire safety. Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules：
★Don't open a hot door! The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door.
★Stay close to the floor! Smoke can be more dangerous than fire. The best air is near the floor because smoke rises.
★What will you do if your hair or clothes star to burn? First. stop! Don't run! The fire burns faster because of more air. Drop! Fall to the floor. Then roll! Turning over and over will make the fire go out. Put a blanket around you to keep air away from the fire that may still be on you.
There are many possible causes for fires. A wise family is ready all the time. If there is a fire. don't forget to call 119 for help.
1. When a fire happens，_______ if you open the hot door.
| A．the door will soon be on fire |
| B．the electricity will be cut off |
| C．the fire will grow more quickly |
| D．the house will fall down |
| A．Stop, run, roll. | B．Stop, drop, roll. |
| C．Run, drop, roll. | D．Roll, drop, stop. |
| A．The Dangers of a Fire. |
| B．The Causes of a Fire. |
| C．Learn to Use a Fire Extinguisher. |
| D．Be Ready for a Fire. |
