1 . What is a “cat coffee shop”? Well, it is a cafe that has cats. People can touch the cats, play with the cats and drink coffee there.

It seems that there are more pet cats around us today. And that’s true. There are 58,100,000 pet cats in China according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The number of cat owners in China is the second largest in the world after the United States. One important reason is that more young people are taking cats as pets. Maybe that’s because cats are clean pets and you don’t have to walk them. More cats bring more jobs. Many people now work at pet shops and hospitals.

But cats can be problems, too. Some people throw their pet cats away. The cats become homeless. They can pass on diseases. They also hunt and kill other animals like birds and frogs.

So in Japan and Australia, the governments take homeless cats to animal hospitals. Doctors operate on them. So the cats can’t have babies. In this way, the number of cats will not go up.

1. Which country has the largest number of cat owners?

A．Japan.

B．China.

C．America.

D．Australia.

2. Why are there more pet cats in China today according to this passage?

A．Because more cafes have cats.

B．Because cats are lovely and friendly.

C．Because more people work at pet shops.

D．Because cats are clean and easy to keep.

3. What might be the main idea of the 3rd paragraph?

A．To keep pet cats or not.

B．Popular cat coffee shops.

C．Why not take cats as pets.

D．Cats can be problems.

2 . Are you the type of person who always says “yes”? Are you brave enough to say NO? It’s okay to say NO and people are still going to like you. They may even respect (尊敬) you more because they know you are honest.

I’m not saying to say “no” to someone who really needs your help. I’m talking about turning down that meeting that you really do not want to attend or that birthday party that you don’t want to be a guest at.

Think for a moment how you feel when you say YES to something that you really don’t want to do. If you are like I once was, you can’t sleep at night and you think about it too much. It weighs on your mind. Whatever you are saying to yourself, if you really wanted to go, you wouldn’t have all of these thoughts.

So, why not just say NO from the beginning? Maybe you feel like if you don’t show up at the meeting (by the way, it is not one you must attend), your boss isn’t going to like you or your coworkers won’t respect you. Maybe you feel as if your mom, dad or sisters won’t love you as much as before if you don’t do everything for them that they ask every occasion.

If these people are your true friends, family members, or a good boss, they will like or love you the same no matter what. People treat you the way you teach them to, and if you’re someone who always says “yes”, then that’s what they are expecting.

You need to do what is right for you. Of course we do have real obligations (义务) in life to fulfill, but we do not have to do everything others want us to do.

1. Why are two questions raised at the very beginning of the passage?

A．To ask for answers.	B．To give a real example.
C．To lead into the topic.	D．To express the writer’s opinions.

2. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Something you think difficult to do.	B．Saying “yes”.
C．A friend’s birthday party.	D．Something you are unwilling to do.

3. In the writer’s opinion, what will happen if you say NO to others?

A．Your boss won’t like you.	B．Your workmates won’t respect you.
C．Your relatives won’t love you.	D．Maybe people will respect you more.

4. According to the text, when should you say “No” to others’ requests?

A．Your mom asks you to walk the dog after dinner on weekends.

B．Your friend asks you to help with homework when you are free.

C．Your aunt invites you for dinner when you need to prepare for an exam.

D．Your teacher wants you to attend a competition which suits you the best.

5. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Learn to Say No.	B．Learn to Make a Right Choice.
C．Be Yourself.	D．Do What You Want to Do.

3 . ①That future is almost here. “I think it’s going to happen. Definitely in ten years…and hopefully much, much faster,” said Sebastian Thrun in 2021. At that time, his young company Kitty Hawk Corporation was working on developing a flying car known as eVTOL, or Electronic Vertical (垂直的) Take-Off and Landing vehicle (车辆).

②Flying to work or school sounds unbelievable. Not only is it fun to fly, but “there would never be traffic again, because the sky is very, very large,” says Thrun. He also thinks eVTOLs could be greener than common cars. “We go much faster, we go in a straight line, we fly on less energy,” he says.

③So far, though, flying cars haven’t taken off as a product. Will their day come? There are still many problems to solve. Their high price means most people won’t be able to afford one. So, some companies are developing them as air taxis that people could pay to ride. The main problem with flying cars is safety. Accidents in the air are dangerous to both the passengers and anyone on the ground beneath. To make eVTOLs safer, many developers are aiming to make them self-flying—no human pilot required.

④Another problem is space. Most aircraft need long runways to take off and land. Lifting straight up and down like a helicopter (直升机) solves this problem. But eVTOLs still need special spaces, called vertiports, for take-off and landing. Finding places to put these could be difficult, especially in crowded cities. But maybe some could go on top of buildings.

⑤What do you think? Would you enjoy riding to school or to visit a friend in a self-flying taxi? Are flying cars a good idea, or should we find other ways to get around in the near future?

1. What is Sebastian Thrun’s opinion about the future of flying cars?

A．He believes it will happen in ten years and faster.	B．He thinks it will never happen.
C．He thinks it will happen in the next century.	D．He is not sure about the future of flying cars.

2. Why are some companies developing flying cars as air taxis?

A．To compete with common cars.	B．To solve safety problems.
C．To make them cheaper.	D．To provide rides for people.

3. What is the possible structure of the passage?

A．

B．

C．

D．

4. What is probably the best title of the passage?

A．The History of Air Travel Technologies.	B．Is a Flying Car Your Dream Car?
C．The Exciting World of Electric Taxis.	D．Will Future Flying Cars Need Drivers?

4 .

Jerry is a world-famous mountain climber. He has climbed many high mountains in the world. Starting in 2015, he and his friends spent two years on an adventure in South America, covering 7,800 miles. He was even named “Adventure of the Year” by a famous geography magazine in 2018.

Although Jerry had achieved great success, he didn’t feel fulfilled. He asked himself, “Is it enough to climb the highest mountains? Am I doing something helpful? How can I turn my adventures into something that can help the world?”

Jerry learned that scientists need plants, rocks and water samples (样本) from the places far away to do research. But scientists can’t get there themselves as such places are hard to reach—only the bravest adventurers can make it. Jerry thought he could do something to help. He then came up with an idea. He set up a team of top adventurers to collect samples for scientists. By studying the samples, scientists could know more about the earth and find ways to protect it.

Recently Jerry and his adventure friends have discovered a special plant life of Mountain Qomolangma. The samples they brought back have helped scientists to know how plants live in extreme (极端的) conditions. For Jerry, this kind of adventure is most satisfying. “Such adventures had made us see life in a different way. Now, being the best climber isn’t important for me. What matters is doing something helpful while climbing the mountains. There is still much more we can do.” Jerry said to a newspaper.

1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about?

A．A geography magazine.

B．High mountains.

C．Jerry’s friends.

D．Jerry’s achievements.

2. What does the underlined word “fulfilled” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Satisfied.

B．Worried.

C．Lonely.

D．Patient.

3. Why did Jerry set a team of top adventurers?

A．To train scientists.

B．To make friends.

C．To help scientists.

D．To study plants.

5 . Good news! For the Spring Festival, there are some promotions (优惠) in City Cinema. Here is the poster (海报).

Film: YOLO Price: ¥70 Date: February 10th; February 15th; February 17th Time: 9:00 a. m.; 4:30 p. m.; 8:20 p. m.	Film: Pegasus II Price: ¥ 80 (50% off for students) Date: February 10th; February 12th; February 14th Time: 10:00 a. m.; 7:10 p m.; 9:30 p. m.
Film: Article 20 Price: ¥50 Date: February 11th; February 13th; February 16th Time: 9:20 a. m.; 3:10 p. m.; 5:30 p. m	Film: Boonie Bears: Time Twist Price: ¥70 Date: February 10th; February 16th; February 17th Time: 7:50 a. m.; 9:50 a. m.; 11:50 a. m.
Tips:	•50% off on Tuesday for all. •Free for children under 6 years old, half for people over 60 years old. •Tips: A free large box of popcorn for students with student ID cards during the Spring Festival. •For more information, please call us at 8887546.

1. What CAN’T you find in the poster?

A．The time of the films.	B．Prices of films.
C．The address of the cinema.	D．The phone number of the cinema.

2. If Mary wants to watch Boonie Bears: Time Twist with her 70-year-old father and her five-year-old son on Thursday, how much should she pay?

A．¥70.

B．¥210.

C．¥140.

D．¥105.

3. Which of the following is TRUE about the poster?

A．People without student ID cards can also enjoy the special price on Tuesday.

B．All the people can be offered a free large box of popcorn.

C．All the people will pay for the tickets during the Spring Festival.

D．You will not be allowed to enter the cinema without a student ID card.

6 . China covers large areas and has the most people. Different living habits are always an interesting topic (话题) in the country. These days, another difference between southern Chinese and northern Chinese became a hot one: the way to shop at markets.

People from southern China say that they always buy some vegetables for just one or two meals. It is normal for them to buy one potato or a little beef at a time.

However, one may be laughed at if he does this in the north. Instead, buying vegetables and meat enough for a week is usual. Also, you can buy a small amount (数量) of fruit, such as an apple or pear each time in the south. Shop owners even help you peel and cut them. But shop owners in the north hardly offer such service. And they sell many fruits in baskets and boxes.

The difference could be due to the different weather. Food can be kept for a long time in the north as it is usually cold and dry there. Many northern Chinese have the habit of storing food, especially for the long winter. But the hot and wet weather in the south makes southern Chinese buy just enough food for one meal or one day, or the food may go bad.

1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?

A．Chinese people speak in different ways.	B．Chinese people compete in different areas.
C．Chinese people have different markets.	D．Chinese people have different living habits.

2. How do the shop owners in the north usually sell fruits?

A．By selling an apple or pear each time.	B．By peeling fruits.
C．By cutting fruits.	D．By using baskets and boxes.

3. Which phrase is close to the underlined phrase “due to”?

A．Able to

B．Good for

C．Instead of

D．Because of

4. Why do southern Chinese buy just enough food for one meal or one day?

A．Because the weather is hot and wet.

B．Because the weather is cold and dry.

C．Because others may laugh at them.

D．Because they must offer the shop owner some help.

5. Which can be the best title for the text?

A．People and Weather in China	B．Different Fruits and Vegetables in China
C．Different Shopping Habits in China	D．Difference between North and South China

7 . Next Saturday is the Volunteer Day of our school. Here is our plan.

Time
Before Saturday, choose a volunteer group.
7:30 a. m.	Meet at Community (社区) Center and find your group.
7:40 a. m.	Get on the bus.
8:30 a. m.~11:30 a. m.	Work as a volunteer.
12:00 a. m.	Come back to our community.
Groups Group 1: Visit sick kids in the Children’s Hospital and play games with them. Group 2: Go to the City Park and collect rubbish. Group 3: Visit the old people’s home and talk with the old. Group 4: Prepare some food to feed the homeless pets and call the Pet Center.
Notice Each volunteer can get a shirt for free. For more information, please e-mail me at susan@mail.com.

1. How will volunteers go to the City Park?

A．On foot.

B．By subway.

C．By bus.

D．By bike.

2. How long will volunteers work?

A．For 20 minutes.

B．For 30 minutes.

C．For 2 hours.

D．For 3 hours.

3. What can each volunteer get for free?

A．A shirt.

B．An e-mail.

C．Some food.

D．Some books.

8 . Today all the people need to have fun when they are free. We can’t work all the time if we are going to keep healthy.

Everyone has his own way of relaxing. For most people, the most popular way is to play sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and football. There are also individual (个人的) sports, such as swimming and running.

Not everyone who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. So many people like some indoor activities, such as watching TV, singing and dancing.

It doesn’t matter if we like indoor activities or take part in outdoor sports. It is important for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.

1. Which is the most popular way of relaxing for most people?

A．Sleeping.	B．Watching TV.
C．Playing sports.	D．Singing and dancing.

2. Why do many people like watching sports on TV or listening to them on the radio?

A．Because they don’t know how to enjoy life.

B．Because they don’t know how to do sports at all.

C．Because they like sports but they don’t like to do sports.

D．Because they like watching TV or listening to the radio.

3. What is important for everyone according to the writer?

A．To relax and have fun.	B．To take part in outdoor sports.
C．To take part in indoor activities.	D．To work all the time.

9 . How can you clean up your bedroom? You can follow the advice below.

Step 1. We usually have no tools to clean the bedroom. So we should look for at least two tools for the clean work at first. Then we can finish the work successfully.

Step 2. Put all the dirty clothes together, and put them in a bag. It’s very easy to do it. It usually takes us about ten minutes to finish it.

Step 3. If you have lots of clothes to fold, put them on the bed. Then you can do that after you finish the fifth step. You usually spend about twenty minutes finishing it.

Step 4. Put all the rubbish together in a bag. It usually takes us about fifteen minutes to finish it. We should throw away some different old things that we don’t use again. They will make us feel uncomfortable in such a mess. Sometimes they may smell bad.

Step 5. Make the bed. It’s a meaningful thing. You need to do it at once. In fact. making the bed can make you feel comfortable and beautiful about your bedroom.

1. How does the writer begin the text?

A．By telling a story.	B．By asking a question.
C．By showing a saying.	D．By showing an example.

2. What should we do first if we want to clean the bedroom?

A．We should look for some tools.	B．We should make the bed.
C．We should fold the clothes.	D．We should clean the bed.

3. How long does it take to put all the rubbish together in a bag according to the writer?

A．About 10 minutes.	B．About 15 minutes.
C．About 20 minutes.	D．About 30 minutes.

4. What can we know from the passage?

A．There is no need to look for some tools.

B．It’s not easy to put all the dirty clothes together.

C．We should throw away all the old things.

D．It’s meaningful to make the bed.