4 . Nature is amazing! Take a close look at the world of insects, and you’ll discover many unbelievable things. Consider butterflies, for example.
The process includes four stages (阶段). In the first stage, female (雌的) butterflies lay a small and colorful egg on a leaf or a stem (茎) of a plant.
In the second stage, it becomes a walking insect. This insect is called caterpillar (幼虫). It now has legs, eyes and a large body.
The next stage is known as the “pupa (蛹) stage”. After growing big, the caterpillar covers itself in the nice protective blanket (保护层) and goes to sleep.
After a few weeks, this adult butterfly lays her eggs, and the cycle (循环) begins all over again.
| A．The caterpillar can eat, walk and see. |
| B．Butterflies have a good sense of smell. |
| C．This is just one example of the wonders of nature. |
| D．Butterflies are colorful and they have strong wings. |
| E．But do you know how butterflies become the flying insects? |
| F．In the last stage, the blanket breaks and a wet, weak butterfly appears. |
5 . Winter may be cold, but winter sports are hot in Mudanjiang. Students are experiencing different winter activities in their P. E. classes.
“Our teachers built a skating rink (滑冰场) for the students on the playground after it snowed,” said Li Min, a P. E. teacher at a school. “Our school has a long tradition in skating, and offers speed skating classes to students from the seventh to ninth grade.”
Fifteen-year-old Liu Yue is the captain (队长) of the school speed skating team. Together with her twenty-six teammates, she practices skating for two hours every weekday. “My body becomes warm while skating, and our teachers are always with us, so we are not afraid of cold weather, either mentally (精神上) or physically,” she said.
Li Min developed his interest in skating at the school as a seventh grader. He became a P. E. teacher at the school after graduating from college. “I am proud to see children showing off (炫耀) their skills on the rink. I hope that they can get chances to take part in some national competitions,” said Li Min.
With the temperature dropping to around -20℃, the students at No.101 Middle School were enjoying a game of snow soccer.
Han Fei, a seventh grader, is among those who have signed up (报名) for the after-school activity and plays every Thursday afternoon. “Sometimes we take off our coats while playing snow soccer. It’s a really good way to improve fitness in winter,” he said.
“Snow soccer can teach students to get over (克服) difficulties, and give them confidence and a sense of solidarity (团结) through teamwork,” said the school’s headmaster.
Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to the passage.
1. Who can have skating classes at Li Min’s school?| A．The students in Grade 5. | B．The students in Grade 6. | C．The students in Grade 8. |
| A．More than 30. | B．Over 20. | C．Less than 20. |
| A．Proud. | B．Nervous. | C．Afraid. |
| A．Success. | B．Health. | C．Life. |
| A．Li Min and his speed skating classes. |
| B．After-school activities in Mudanjiang. |
| C．Winter activities in P. E. classes in Mudanjiang. |
6 . There are a lot of cool places with amazing historical stories in China. You will read about some of the most amazing sites (遗址). They have got attention around the world.
| The Grand Canal (大运河) The Grand Canal is a man-made waterway with a history of more than 2,500 years. It’s the longest man-made waterway in the world. It has three parts. Even today, the canal still plays an important role in transport (交通). In 2022, the Chinese government refilled its longest part ——the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It helps improve the environment along it. |  |
| The Sanxingdui Ruins (三星堆遗迹) In 2023, the new building of the Sanxingdui Museum opened to the public. It’s a place where you can see amazing artifacts (文物) and learn stories about ancient people. The Sanxingdui Ruins are in Sichuan Province. Archaeologists (考古学家) have found over 11,700 unusual artifacts. They tell us the stories of the Shu Kingdom (蜀国). These artifacts also show that the Sanxingdui site had a close connection (联系) with central China. |  |
| Longmen Grottoes (龙门石窟) They’re in Luoyang, Henan Province. People started to build them in the late 5th century. They include the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist (佛教) art between the late Northern Wei Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty. One of the biggest groups of statues (雕像) has nine huge Buddhist statues. They look very special with round faces and calm expressions. They show us what art was like during the Tang Dynasty. |  |
1. How many sites are mentioned in this passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. |
| A．Henan | B．Sichuan | C．Zhejiang |
| A．The Grand Canal. | B．The Sanxingdui Ruins. | C．The Longmen Grottoes. |
| A．Playing an important role in transport. |
| B．Having a close connection with central China. |
| C．Showing us the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art. |
| A．History. | B．Sports. | C．Music. |
7 . Eric Brown was about 11 years old when his father died. It was
Once Eric wanted a pair of skis (滑雪板) in order to join a
He rose, ran to a neighbor’s house and
When Eric finally tried out his new skis, he
This story reminds us that we can
Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to what you read.
1.| A．late | B．boring | C．hard |
| A．depend on | B．take after | C．believe in |
| A．dancing | B．skiing | C．swimming |
| A．unfair | B．impolite | C．impossible |
| A．what | B．how | C．who |
| A．Even if | B．Unless | C．As soon as |
| A．clear | B．to clear | C．clearing |
| A．problem | B．suggestion | C．game |
| A．offered | B．wanted | C．canceled |
| A．accepted | B．is accepted | C．was accepted |
| A．decision | B．purpose | C．method |
| A．cared for | B．worried about | C．felt like |
| A．itself | B．himself | C．themselves |
| A．because of | B．ahead of | C．in the face of |
| A．find | B．overcome | C．meet |
A: Hi, Mary! Long time no see.
B: Hi, Lily!
A: I am going to improve my spoken English in an English club.
B: Wonderful!
A: Because I want to try out for a volunteer of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin.
B:
A: It will be held in 2025.
B: Sounds fantastic. I think it’s also helpful to speak more often in English classes.
A:
B: Sure.
A: I go to the English club twice a week.
B: OK. Let’s prepare for the volunteer work together.
A: Susan, what would you like for your birthday this year? Some new toys or a visit to the Sun Island?
B: Well,
A:
B: I decide to give away toys to a children’s hospital.
A:
B: No, I’ll just keep a few of my favorites. And I’ll also ask my friends and my classmates for some toys so I can give out more.
A: That’s a great idea.
B: Besides, I’ll use some of my pocket money (零花钱) to buy more.
A:
B: I don’t know exactly. I’ve saved all into my piggy bank (猪形储钱罐).
A: Then let’s go and count it.
B: OK.
| A．I have lost them. |
| B．I’ll call them later. |
| C．What should I do? |
| D．What do you decide to do? |
| E．So how much do you have now? |
| F．Will you give away all your toys? |
| G．I have already had too many of them. |
— ________ It’s usually performed by two people dressed in a lion costume.
| A．No problem. | B．Take it easy. | C．It doesn’t matter. |
