1 . When we talk about reading, we probably think of eyes, because we do the reading by eyes. But we can do some reading by ears, too. And with the development of smartphones, it’s getting easier and easier to do some reading by ears—by listening to news, novels and so on. This is audio reading. We can do audio reading in many places.

Many people like doing audio reading in bed, before going to sleep. They like to just lie in bed in the dark before they fall asleep. This would be a great time to do some audio reading. If you read a paper book, the lights have to be turned on and you have to turn the pages with your hand.

Some other people would like to do audio reading in the kitchen. For some people, it’s boring to cook. So they enjoy their time by listening to news or stories. For some others, it’s interesting to cook by listening to instructions (操作指南) by famous cooks.

Audio reading is a favorite while a person is exercising. It allows the mind to be free while the legs, body and arms are kept busy. But be careful. Don’t make yourself and others in danger. Let’s take driving for example. If you pay much attention to listening, you can’t be a good driver.

Finally, audio reading is helpful for blind (瞎的) people. It’s difficult for them to do reading in the past. But now, they can do some audio reading easily.

1. What is audio reading?

A．It is about doing some reading by eyes.	B．It is about doing some reading by ears.
C．It is about doing some reading by mouth.	D．It is about doing some reading by hand.

2. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?

A．People like to do audio reading in bed.

B．An ordinary book cannot be listened to.

C．People should lie in bed in the dark before falling asleep.

D．You have to keep the light on while reading ordinary books.

3. Why do people like doing some audio reading in the kitchen?

A．Because they want to read while exercising.

B．Because audio reading can make them clever.

C．Because they enjoy listening to music.

D．Because audio reading makes cooking interesting.

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A．When a person is exercising, audio reading is a favorite.

B．Audio reading may be dangerous while driving a car.

C．You have to turn on the lights when you do audio reading.

D．It is difficult for the blind to do some reading now.

2 . Do you want to live a life full of fun? Do you want to experience great convenience in our daily life? You can try some creative modern inventions. Let’s look at three of them!

	Time Temp Glasses Are you a person who wants to know the time and temperature during the day? You might like Time Temp Glasses. These special glasses show the time above your left eye and the temperature above your right eye. It is easier than wearing a watch, and you don’t need to guess the temperature. Price: $ 25 for one pair.
	Smart Fork If you have a big stomach and are a fast diner (食客), the Smart Fork is a good choice for you! This special fork has two lights: one green and one red. When the green light is on, it’s OK to take a bite of food, and soon the red light goes on. Wait for the green light before you take another bite. Price: $ 9 for one.
	Pizza Scissors Are you still cutting your pizza with a knife? The best pizza scissors can make a clean cut without tearing your pizza. They are also easy to use, with long handles to keep your hands away from hot pizza slices. Price: $ 4 for one.

1. If you want to know the time and temperature during the day, you need ________.

A．Time Temp Glasses

B．Smart Fork

C．Pizza Scissors

2. This special fork has ________ light(s).

A．one

B．two

C．three

3. Lucy needs to pay ________ for a pair of Time Temp Glasses and a Smart Fork.

A．$25

B．$9

C．$34

4. Where can we most probably read the text? ________

A．In a tourist guide.

B．In a health magazine.

C．In a sports newspaper.

3 . ①Chinese calligraphy (书法) was once considered an important part of the school curriculum (课程). However, for many reasons, some people think it’s less important to teach this art form at school now. In this article, I will look at both the pros and cons of learning Chinese calligraphy at school.

②One reason why Chinese calligraphy should be learned at school is that it is an important form of culture expression. Clearly, it is not just about practicing handwriting. It is also about connecting with a traditional Chinese art form. When students learn this art in class, they will become more interested in the works of famous Chinese artists.

③Another reason is that it may help students to develop patience. At the times of high technology, students are getting less patient for traditional classroom learning. By introducing Chinese calligraphy into the classroom, students’ patience can be improved because they have to practice focusing on each brush movement.

④ ▲ . However, others think there are some disadvantages. The first one is that it has little to do with students’ life. Living in a modern age, pens and paper will lose their importance by and by. So, wouldn’t it be a backward step if students were asked to spend their valuable time at school learning Chinese calligraphy?

⑤The second argument against learning Chinese calligraphy at school is that it takes a long time to master. The time at school is better spent on more important subjects. After all, learning Chinese calligraphy can always be done as an after-school activity if students are really interested in it.

⑥In my opinion, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. This special art form is one of China’s national treasures. It also helps to enrich students’ life and improve their sense of beauty. So without doubt, it is worth being included in the school curriculum.

1. Which of the following is the structure of the passage?

A．	B．
C．	D．

2. Which of the following sentence can be put in ▲ .

A．Of course, some think there are some disadvantages.

B．Chinese calligraphy will waste a lot of students’ time.

C．From the above, it can be seen that there are clear advantages

D．Chinese calligraphy was an important part of the school courses.

3. What does the writer probably think of learning Chinese calligraphy?

A．Important and necessary.	B．Valuable but backward.
C．Popular and interesting.	D．Meaningful but boring.

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Learning Chinese calligraphy gets more popular in the modern age.

B．Students may like art works better after learning Chinese calligraphy.

C．High technology can help students become more patient.

D．Students should spend more time on after-school activities.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或根据括号内单词的正确形式填空（1-3个单词）

David is ten years old. He has many     1     (friend). Jim is his best friend. And the two boys go to     2     same school.

Jim’s birthday is on February     3     (five). It’s coming. He says to David, “My birthday party is     4     6 o’clock to 9 o’clock on Saturday evening. Can you come to my party, David?” David answers, “Sure.”

On Saturday afternoon David’s mother says to     5     (he), “Now, David. You will have the party this evening. Don’t ask for food at the party,     6     this is not good. Let others give it to you.”

“Thanks for your ideas, Mom. They must be     7     (use)”, David answers. He     8     (buy) a pair of sports shoes for Jim as a birthday gift. Jim likes     9     (play) sports very much. For him, sports are     10     (relax). At the party, Jim’s mother doesn’t see David, so she doesn’t give him any food to eat. Poor David only plays with a model plane and doesn’t eat anything (任何东西) . Then he takes his plate (盘子) to others and says, “Does anyone want a clean plate?”

5 . —I think drinking milk every morning is good ________ our health.

—Yes, I agree ________ you.

A．to; with

B．for; to

C．for; with

D．in; with

8 . 请阅读下面短文，根据所提供的信息，回答5个问题。要求所写答案语法正确、语义完整切题。

Team Games Team games are very familiar to us. They are very important in school life. They help children learn how to work together for a common goal. Team Sports: Outdoor activities and sports are some of the best team games for schools. Volleyball, soccer and basketball are very interesting team games. Exercise mixed with fun is one of the most important interests of playing sports. Paper Cut: For this activity, the class is put into groups of three or four members. Each team is given some art materials like art paper, a knife and glue. Each team should come up with something creative and special. The one who finishes first or does best in paper cutting will be the winner. Voice Game: The whole class is divided into several groups, with ten students in each group, standing in line. The teacher whispers (耳语) a sentence to the first person in each group, and then the first person passes it back one by one. It can only be said once and cannot be repeated. The last student writes the answer on the blackboard, and the group with the most correct answers wins. Kangaroo Jump: This game is usually held on the playground because the playground is wide enough for it. The first person in every group puts on the cloth bag and jumps at the starting line, then comes back from the finishing line. After taking off the cloth bag, the second person in the same group continues to complete the task. The group which completes the task first wins.

1. Why do we say team games are important in school life?
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2. Which sports are interesting team games?
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3. What materials do the students need in Paper Cut?
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4. How many students are there in each group in the Voice Game?
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5. Where can the students take part in the game Kangaroo Jump?
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9 . Last month, my family moved to a house with a very big garden. I was very happy and always enjoyed ________ in the garden. Everything went on well ________ one afternoon we heard a noise from the windows. We went out and found a small bird dead. “It must have flown into the windows,” Dad said. We thought it was just ________ accident.

However, in the following days, five more birds ________ in the same way. I wondered ________ the birds hit the windows one after another. Finally I found out the ________. When the birds were flying, they couldn’t see into the rooms. They could only see trees that ________ by the windows, so they thought they were flying into a forest.

I decided to do something ________ the birds. At first, I tried to cover the windows with some old clothes, but it made the room dark. Then I cut some black paper into the shape of a cat. I made seven cats and stuck them ________ the windows. When the birds saw the paper cats, they would fly away.

After that, there were no ________ dead birds. How clever I was!

1.

A．my

B．me

C．myself

2.

A．until

B．because

C．unless

3.

A．a

B．an

C．the

4.

A．die

B．died

C．will die

5.

A．why

B．when

C．what

6.

A．true

B．truth

C．truly

7.

A．reflect

B．reflected

C．were reflected

8.

A．save

B．saving

C．to save

9.

A．to

B．for

C．with

10.

A．many

B．more

C．most