1 . 
“All right, I think I have everything.” Our server had made all of us say our orders two times. Now, it didn’t seem as if she knew what to do.
Dad nodded his head, “Thanks very much.”
We began to talk among ourselves, so our server left.
We waited. We played word games. We listened to our stomachs growl (轰隆声).
“Where’s our meal, Daddy?” asked my little sister Cindy, “I am so hungry.”
My father shrugged his shoulders and said, “I don’t know, either.” “I think it will be ready soon, Honey. Be patient.” said my mother.
At last, our server appeared with a huge tray (托盘). We watched silently as she set our plates down. Then, she left.
We didn’t know what to do. It wasn’t our food. Well, it was, but it wasn’t. My green beans were in front of me and my noodles was on my brother’s plate. Dad’s chicken was on Mum’s plate, and his corn was on a plate with my sister’s pork pieces.
There was nothing else to do. “Please pass me the noodles,” I said. “Here you are, Sam.” David passed my noodles to me.
Everyone laughed. We passed and ate. Just like we do at home.
1. How many people are there in Sam’s family?| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
①The family passed the food. ②The server took their orders.
③The server brought the food. ④The family played word games.
| A．②③④① | B．②④③① | C．④①②③ | D．④②③① |
| A．The server brought the right food but served to the wrong person. |
| B．The server brought the right food but it wasn’t delicious. |
| C． The server didn’t serve the family politely. |
| D． The server didn’t bring the right food. |
| A．serious | B．careless | C．easygoing | D．warm-hearted |
| A．Different kinds of food | B．A family’s mix-up meal |
| C．Different table manners | D．A bad meal in a restaurant |
2 . As a teenager, I had a lot of anger and was not good at communicating with my parents.
One day, when I was getting ready for school, my mother handed me a T-shirt. It was my father’s, not mine. At that time, I was taller and stronger than my father, so when I put on the T-shirt, I felt like I was being choked in it! I realized that it was a small mistake by my mother, but the feeling of being choked made me very angry. Without thinking, I took out my anger on my mother. I ripped the T-shirt!
Later, my mother told my father what had happened, “See what your son has done.” Instead of scolding me, my father asked my mother to repair the T-shirt. He then wore it to work the next day.
Later when my mother told me about what my father had done, I felt ashamed of my behavior. He spent the whole day wearing a ripped T-shirt. At the same time, I was filled with great admiration for my father. His kindness taught me a life lesson I would never forget. On that day, I made a decision that I would never let anger beat me.
1. Why did the writer feel bad in the T-shirt?| A．Because it smelt terrible. | B．Because he hated the color. |
| C．Because he hated the pictures on it. | D．Because it was too small for him. |
| A．He washed it. | B．He ripped it. |
| C．He threw it away. | D．He gave it to his father. |
| A．He was kind. | B．He was strict. |
| C．He didn’t care about him. | D．He was not good at communicating. |
I have two children and I make them do housework. However, my mother-in-law doesn’t agree with me. She thinks I’m too harsh. In her opinion, it is adults’ job to do housework.
I think no one in the family is more important than another. Everyone should help with chores. I don’t ask my children to do the same chores, because their ages are different. They also have much time to play with their toys. But after that, I ask them to put the toys away. If they don’t, they will have to say goodbye to their toys. I expect my children to take out the rubbish, help fold their own clothes or make their bed. I don’t think I’m asking too much.
I know they are tired after a long day’s study at school, but that’s life. I don’t want to pay them for doing chores. They live in the house, so they should help out with some things in the house. No one is going to pay them for cleaning up their rooms later in life.
Some parents make their children’s lives too comfortable and safe, but I’m not interested in that way. I hope my children are able to look after themselves and can be independent early.
1. Which of the blanks can be filled with the underlined word “harsh”?| A．Tom said many _______ and unkind words about his stepmother. |
| B．You can enjoy the nature in the countryside and feel very ________. |
| C．Scot looked so ________ because he moved a bag of rice to the sixth floor. |
| A．She won’t buy the new toys. |
| B．She will put the toys away herself. |
| C．She will probably throw the toys away. |
| A．Because they are too poor. |
| B．Because everyone should share some chores at home. |
| C．Because she doesn’t ask them to do too many chores. |
| A．The writer’s children can be independent. |
| B．The writer hardly take care of her children. |
| C．The writer doesn’t want her children to live a safe life. |
| A．The writer asks her children to do chores to relax. |
| B．All the children in the writer’s home do the same chores. |
| C．The writer’s mother-in-law thinks it’s unfair for children to do chores. |
4 . 
| A．mother | B．father | C．sister | D．teacher |
| A．not at home | B．in the garden | C．washing the dog | D．making afternoon tea |
| A．Wash clothes. | B．Go outside into the garden. |
| C．Have afternoon tea. | D．Change his clothes. |
5 . There will be many activities in our neighborhood this weekend.
Cake-making competition Welcome to our DIY House! The competition is for children aged 10 to 12. Time: 2:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m, Sunday Fee: 30 yuan Prize: Two movie tickets |
Beijing Opera Shajiabang will be on in Sunshine Theater on Saturday. It will start at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.! Ticket: 50 yuan |
★ Come to Han Mei’s yard. You can get some old books and toys. They are at a good price. Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday! |
1. Who is cake-making competition for?
| A．Cooks. | B．Teachers. | C．Parents. | D．Children. |
| A．For 1.5 hours. | B．For 2 hours. | C．For 2.5 hours. | D．For 3 hours. |
| A．Yard sale | B．Board game | C．Football game | D．Country music |
6 . Flora and her dad are moving to a new house soon. Next week, workers will build a car park in the yard of the old house. The yard is full of beautiful flowers grown by Flora and Dad.
“My poor flowers,” Flora looks at the bright purple blooms (花朵) sadly. She sits outside, selling things she doesn’t want to take to the new house. Beside her hangs a sign with Yard Sale on it. Several of her neighbours come to have a look.
Dad comes out, holding some snacks in his hands. “Here’s a snack for everyone.” Flora’s dad loves sharing things.
Occasionally (偶然地), Flora feels the soft earth move under her heels (鞋后跟), and she knows what to do.
She whispers her plan to Dad. He nods with a smile. Flora takes out some flowerpots (花盆) happily. Carefully she digs up the flowers with some earth and puts them into the pots.
She lines up the pots near her sign. Now she is ready to be a generous person, just like her Dad.
“What’s the price of a pot?” asks Anna from next door.
“Zero cent!” she smiles, “Pick any pot you like!”
1. What will happen to Flora’s yard?| A．Her dad will sell it. |
| B．A car park will be built in it. |
| C．They will give it to their neighbours. |
| D．Flora will build a garden in it. |
| A．Happy. | B．Excited. | C．Sad. | D．Nervous. |
| A．To give away the flowers. |
| B．To have a yard sale. |
| C．To plant the flowers in her new yard. |
| D．To put away her sign. |
7 . Tom is ten years old. He loves watching TV. But for one year, he didn’t watch TV at all. What was the reason? Tom’s parents said they would give him $600 if he didn’t watch TV for a year. Tom’s parents thought he watched TV too much.
One day his mother read a story in a newspaper about a boy who didn’t watch TV for a year. She showed the story to Tom. Tom liked the idea. He turned off the TV right away, and said, “It doesn’t trouble me not to watch TV. I just want the money.” At first, Tom’s parents were very happy. Tom read books and newspapers, played outside, and played computer games, but soon he got bored.
Every evening, he asked his parents, “What are we doing tonight?” Sometimes his mother and father wished he would watch TV just for one evening. Tom always said, “No, it would cost me money!” Finally the year was over. Then Tom started watching his favorite TV shows all day again. Tom got the money from his parents. What did he plan to do with the $600? “I want to buy myself a TV set!” he said.
1. Tom didn’t watch TV for one year because ________.| A．he wanted the money | B．he wanted to study harder |
| C．he wanted to learn from the boy | D．he thought watching TV too much was bad |
| A．It’s no use watching TV. | B．It’s a waste of time watching TV. |
| C．It’s important for me to watch TV. | D．It doesn’t matter not to watch TV. |
| A．Because they were very rich. |
| B．Because they wanted to play with him. |
| C．Because they wanted him to buy a new TV. |
| D．Because they didn’t want him to watch TV too much. |
| A．He played outside. | B．He did his homework. |
| C．He played computer games. | D．He read books and newspapers. |
Because of COVID-19, you and Dad have to work from home, help me with my online classes and do the housework. ▲ . I know something I can do to help give you both a break. I can do the housework and you can pay me! Every day, I will sweep the floor, set the table and walk the dog—each for $1. This plan can let you and Dad relax. It will help me too. I will organize my time better and learn to manage my money.
So what do you think? I’m ready to start right now!
Love,
Gabby
Dear Gabby,You’re old enough to start doing the housework. But Dad and I won’t pay you. No one pays us to do the housework. Housework is a part of family life, and we all need to help keep our house clean and tidy. Sometimes we do jobs not for a reward (回报), but because it’s our duty to do so.
In fact, you will get a reward for doing the housework-smiles from both your dad and me.
Love,
Mum
1. Which of the following is the best for “ ▲ “?| A．Dad wants to have fun. | B．You must be very tired. |
| C．I’m learning something new. | D．We need to spend more time together. |
| A．She wants to give it a try. | B．She doesn’t agree with it. |
| C．She thinks it’s interesting. | D．She isn’t sure if it will be useful. |
| A．Money isn’t important. | B．Getting a reward isn’t hard. |
| C．Managing one’s money is easy. | D．Doing the housework is everyone’s duty. |
9 . Steve was making salsa (辣番茄酱) for the family. He worked slowly, making perfect slices of onions and peppers.
“Mom, do we have more tomatoes?” he asked.
“Oh, we need some,” she replied. “Let’s run down to the market.”
As they hurried past the playground, neighborhood boys were playing basketball. Mom knew they didn’t often invite Steve to join them, and she noticed how sad her son looked as they passed.
“Steve, what do you think about basketball?” she asked gently.
“I like it, Mom,” he answered, “but I’m short. And my hands aren’t so good at dribbling (运球), either.”
“Well,” Mom said, “your hands may not be the best for basketball, but they are great with peelers (削皮刀).”
Steve nodded. He knew he was a star in the kitchen and he could make a delicious meal.
As they arrived at the market’s vegetable stands, Steve searched for juiciest tomatoes. At the first stand, he saw ugly tomatoes. “Ugh! Not buying them,” he called to his mother.
The farmer, hearing him, walked over. “Smell this,” he said. Steve breathed in and was surprised by its rich, earth y aroma (香味). “Wow, if this tastes as good as it smells…”
But then Steve noticed round, rosy tomatoes at the next stand, so he took one. Seeing that, the farmer called out, “Before you buy any tomato, smell it first.”
Steve’s nose quickly told him it would not taste as good. “Hmm,” he said, turning back to the first stand, “I guess not-so-pretty on the outside doesn’t tell you anything about what’s inside.”
“Now you’re talking, young man,” said the farmer. “Seems like you’ve got a good eye—and a sharp nose!”
“That’s right!” Steve’s mom said, looking proudly at her son. “He’s got a sharp mind, too!” Steve smiled happily.
1. How did Steve feel as he passed the playground?| A．Excited. | B．Proud. | C．Unhappy. | D．Surprised. |
| A．Cooking dishes. | B．Selling fruits. |
| C．Playing basketball. | D．Making friends. |
| A．kids should do some housework | B．cooking is a good way to relax |
| C．everyone can be good at something | D．one needs vegetables to keep healthy |
10 . School gardens have appeared across the country. Teachers use the gardens to give lessons in science, math and more.
Studies show that kids who work in outdoor gardens get higher scores on science tests. Teachers hope that by learning where their food comes from, kids will make healthier food choices at meal times.
Students at No. 2 Middle School plant seeds in spring. They grow pumpkins, peppers (辣椒) and broccoli (西兰花). The kids look after the garden until summer. They get in the vegetables in fall.
Li Yan likes that job best. “It’s like a hunt,” she said. “You have to look at all the vegetables to find the ones that are ready to be picked.”
The school gives away the vegetables to a food bank. “Giving back to the community (社区) is an important lesson,” says the school leader. Li Yan likes the idea that her hard work helps others. “Everyone can make a difference,” she says.
1. Which subject can be better by working in gardens according to (根据) the studies?| A．History. | B．Science. | C．Physics. | D．Geography. |
| A．For one season. | B．For two seasons. |
| C．For three seasons. | D．For a whole year. |
| A．It sells them to the community. | B．It gives them away to a food bank. |
| C．It makes the kids’ meals with them. | D．It allows teachers to take them home. |
