1 . Have you ever thought about what’s more important looking fashionable (时尚的) or feeling comfortable? You might have noticed many people choosing style over comfort and some even go to extremes (极端) to follow fashion. But we should remember: it’s more important to be healthy.
Some people believe that they need to be a cert in size to look good. So, they start extreme diets (日常饮食). They might note at meals or eat too little, which can make them feel sick. Is it a healthy way to live?
Also, many girls wear shoes with very high heels. They might think high heel make them look taller. But these shoes can actually hurt their feet and make it hard to walk comfortably, and it can increase risks of falls, Some even wear tight (紧的) clothes that make it hard to breathe. Should we put fashion over health?
Besides, some boys and girls spend much time and money changing their hair color. The material they use is usually harmful to their heath. To make their hair straight or curly, they also use tools that are hot enough to burn their hair. But using these tools too often can make the hair dry or even burnt. Is it really worth it to risk our health, spending so much time and money?
So, let’s rethink what’s really important. Is it fashion or our well-being? Clothes or hairstyles don’t tell us anything about a person’s character. Instead of spending much time choosing clothes, we could use that time to do fun things with friends. And instead of following extreme diets, let seat properly and exercise regularly. Remember, your worth is not decided by your appearance (外表), but by who you are as a person.
1. Why do some people go on extreme diets?| A．To save time. | B．To look good. | C．To save money. | D．To be healthy. |
| A．The result of wearing tight clothes. |
| B．The importance of changing hairstyles. |
| C．The risk of wearing shoes with high heels. |
| D．The harm of changing hair colors and shapes. |
| A．Health. | B．Growth | C．Warmth. | D．Wealth. |
| A．To ask for help from readers. | B．To tell how to spend time and money. |
| C．To describe the latest fashion. | D．To lead readers to think about the topic. |
| A．Follow Hair Fashion | B．Choose Clothes with Friends |
| C．Keep Healthy Lifestyles | D．Pay Attention to Your Appearance |
2 . Project-based learning (项目化学习) is learning while doing. It gives learners the chance to get a deeper understanding of a topic (主题). During the learning, learners solve problems by using real-world examples and challenges. Let’s take the example of Sandra. Sandra is a 15-year-old student. She wanted to know more about Chinese ancient stories. Well, how did she make it?
| Step 1 Choose a topic She chose Chinese ancient story characters as the topic because she was interested in the characters and their stones. | Step 2 Do the research She had to learn about that topic and do some research on it. To collect information, she read many books about Chinese ancient stones. |
| Step 3 ▲ She created a project based on (基于) her talents and skills. She loves to build with Legos (乐高), so she decided to build lego creations based on Chinese ancient story characters. She’s also good at art, so she created a book about her favorite characters. In her book, she drew pictures of them and wrote the stories in her own words. | Step 4 Do the presentation(展示) After all of that work she made a living room presentation for Mom and Dad and shared the two products that she had created. Then she shared her project online with friends, and even shared her project on social media. |
Not everyone is a great test taker, but everyone is good at something. Through project work, students can not only learn deeply about a topic, but a so have fun learning. So if you’re interested in something, why not start with project-based learning?
1. What can the project-based learning help the learners?| A．Improve learning speed. | B．Make a topic easier. |
| C．Understand a topic deeply. | D．Develop the spirit of teamwork. |
| A．By asking her parents. | B．By reading many books. |
| C．By look through the social media. | D．By interviewing some students. |
| A．Build a Lego | B．Draw a picture | C．Write a story | D．Create a project |
| A．Introduce a learning method. |
| B．Explain the ways to choose topics. |
| C．Describe the importance of studying. |
| D．Give information about Chinese ancient stories. |
Surprise! I believe you didn’t expect a note from your mom in your lunchbox! How is your school day so far? I hope it is going well. You always do your best. I am proud of you!
Because I had to leave so early this morning, I wrote this note last night and put it into your lunchbox to wish you well on your speech today. With all of your amazing research, writing, and practice, you are going to do great!
I know that you get a little nervous talking in front of large groups—everybody does. But, just remember what you practiced and you just might forget about being nervous.
Here are just a few things to remember when you are giving a speech:
●Make eye contact (眼神交流) with your classmates.
●Speak clearly and slowly.
●Look at your notecards only when you have to.
●Enjoy yourself! Once you are in front of the class, pretend (假装) that you are a famous expert on your theme and everyone is listening carefully to your EVERY word.
Well, that’s all for now. I am thinking of you today and I know you will do great. Do your best and be brave like George Washington. He was an excellent example for your speech.
Good luck Erik! Maybe we can go out for ice cream afterschool!
Love,
Mom
1. What is Erik g going to do in school today?| A．Give a speech. | B．Take an exam. |
| C．Research his theme. | D．Write some notecards. |
| A．Read his notecards. | B．Look at his classmates. |
| C．Talk like a famous expert. | D．Practice with his friends. |
| A．Mother’s encouragement. | B．Mother’s worries. |
| C．Mother’s thanks. | D．Mother’s surprise. |
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| Helping Seniors(老年人) Matt I created Teens Helping Seniors with my friends. The group has about 200 volunteers. The volunteers give food to the elderly in town. We spend six to eight hours a week doing this thing. LindaI organized Miler Senior Technology, a program to help the elderly learn how to use computers and smartphones. Now there are 50 local seniors in the weekly technology classes. I want to make sure that the seniors could stay connected to the world. JordanI came up with a way to help lonely seniors with my friends. We call it Joy 4 All Project. When the elderly call 569-4255, they can hear pre-recorded jokes. The hotline has received more than 1, 800 phone calls. KathyI heard that the seniors in the old people’s home couldn’t see their families and friends very often, so my friends and I decided to cheer up the elderly by writing them letters or visiting them. When visiting them, we often talk with them or sing for them. By now more than 100 students in my school have joined us. We now have our own name called We Are Together. |
1. Who provides food for the seniors?
| A．Linda. | B．Matt. | C．Jordan | D．Kathy. |
| A．Letters. | B．Songs. | C．Poems. | D．Jokes. |
| A．We Are Together. | B．Joy 4 All Project. |
| C．Teens Helping Seniors. | D．Mittler Senior Technology. |
5 . Forty years ago, a forest ranger (护林员) couple gave up the higher pay and conveniences of the city and turned to protect the trees on the Baituchong forest farm in Huitong County, Hunan Province. Lacking of electricity or a phone signal for many years, Tang Zitian and his wife, Li Qinglian, live here to plant trees. They help to breed (培育) 132 kinds of fir (杉木) trees. Their two daughters are raised by their grandparents. Tang and Li regularly walk 20 kilometers to check for fire risks in the forest, and there has not been a single fire since their base was built.
They are also required to record the diameters (直径) of certain trees, and collect seeds and other information of trees. Tang’s diary records the heights and diameters of sample (样本) trees every year, month and day. Every little growth of a tree makes the couple excited.
In 1981, the central government started planting high-producing fir trees on the forest farm.Tang, who was then just 18 years old, was sent to help with the work. Five years later, he married Li, who was also working as a ranger. At that time, they each got paid 1.50 yuan a day. The living conditions were too poor. Many of their co-workers moved to work in cities. But the couple decided to stay there!
Now, fir trees are being grown nationwide, increasing yields (产量) by 30% to 57%. This is their reward for all these years of hard work. We are supposed to learn from them about their high sense of responsibility and selfless spirit.
1. How long have Tang Zitian and Li Qinglian worked on the forest farm?| A．Thirty years. | B．Forty years. | C．Fifty years. | D．Sixty years. |
| A．Check for the animals in the forest. | B．Record the diameters (直径) of certain trees. |
| C．Sell seeds and other information of trees. | D．Improve the living conditions of the forest rangers. |
| A．Honest and polite. | B．Caring and friendly. |
| C．Humorous and strict. | D．Hardworking and selfless. |
6 . Everyone knows that China is changing and developing very quickly at the moment. Many young people from home and abroad thought about the changes. The following are some comments which young people made on a website message board.
| Carmon, Toronto | I’m a Chinese student. I’m very proud of China and I’d love to make a real contribution to the development of my country. When I finish my training in Canada, I will go back to China and start a business, so I can give something back to the country. |
| Zhou Li, Guangxi | I’m a Chinese student in America. My hometown used to be very poor. But it has changed now. Most people in my hometown have a good standard of living and some can now afford cars. I’m very pleased with these changes and very proud of them. |
| Jackson, Oxford | I spent two years in Beijing as a student in the late 1990s and I recently went back there on holiday. I couldn’t believe the changes which had taken place in such a short time and the qualities (品质) I admire in Chinese people are their wish to succeed, their family values and their sense of responsibility. I think these qualities will be very important if China is to continue developing. |
| Susan, Hong Kong | I hope that China will become a successful and prosperous (繁荣的) country. There is still a long way to go. There are many challenges and difficulties ahead, but I am sure we can overcome them if we work together. |
1. Where is Carmon now?
| A．In China. | B．In America. | C．In Canada. | D．In Australia. |
| A．More than 20 years ago. | B．In the early 1990s. | C．In 1990. | D．Less than 10 years ago. |
| A．Zhou Li’s hometown is still very poor. |
| B．Jackson dislikes Chinese family values and their sense of responsibility. |
| C．Susan thinks Chinese people are able to overcome the challenges and difficulties. |
| D．Carmon doesn’t want to start a business in China. |
7 . Looking for a new way to raise money for charity (慈善)? Has your school run out of clever and fun ideas? Don’t give up. There are several ways to support (支持) your favorite charity.
How about organizing a car wash? Everybody who has a car sooner or later washes it or has it washed. So why don’t you and your classmates do the job? The money the car owners pay for having their cars washed will go towards your charity. When we did it, we had an amazing time! At first, some of us were worried about getting wet or dirty and it’s true. But we also had fun, and at the end of the day it was really worth (值得) it!
On the other hand, if you don’t feel like getting wet, but have some musical talent , how about organizing a street concert? You can make a lot of money as a street musician if you have the talent and courage (勇气) to play in front of audiences. You just need to find a suitable (适合的) place, practice for a few hours with your friends first, and give it a try!
I hope the above ideas have helped you a bit, and if you’ve got any other great suggestions, we would love to hear them and practice them, too. Good luck!
1. How does the writer like a car wash?| A．It’s dirty but fun. | B．It’s easy but dirty. |
| C．It’s easy and fun. | D．It’s cheap and dirty. |
| A．We can go to a charity. |
| B．We can ask others to wash cars. |
| C．We can wash cars to raise money. |
| D．We can organize a street concert for charity. |
| A．He can wash cars. | B．He can make money. |
| C．He can have a street concert. | D．He can hear some suggestions. |
| A．Passengers. | B．Listeners. | C．Musicians. | D．Teachers. |
| A．How to Wash a Car | B．How to Organize a Street Concert |
| C．Ways to Raise Money for Charity | D．Ways to Make Money after School |
8 . Do you often have a cold, have a headache or feel sick? Here are some telephones and e-mails to keep healthy for you!
Good sleep is important for your health. You need about seven hours’ sleep a night. Don’t eat or read in bed. Don’t play with your smartphones before sleeping. For more information, please call us at 340-9265. |
How often do you exercise? If you want to keep healthy, try to exercise for 30 minutes a day. For more information, please e-mail us at healthy@163.com. |
Studies show that the cold or flu virus (病毒) can live on our hands for long. So you should wash your hands often with soap. For more ways to prevent (预防) the cold or flu, please e-mail us at illness@163.com. |
Do you have good teeth? Brush your teeth twice a day and see a dentist at least once a year. The examination is not only for the health of your teeth, but also for the whole body. Please call us at 243-8749 for more information. |
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 sending a message. |
| A．Three hours. | B．Two hours. | C．An hour. | D．Half an hour. |
| A．Call 340-9265. | B．E-mail healthy@163.com. |
| C．E-mail illness@163.com. | D．Call 243-8749. |
| A．He has a toothache. | B．He has a cold. |
| C．He has the flu. | D．He has good sleep. |
9 . Jake told his mother he wasn’t feeling well yesterday morning. He said he had a stomachache, a high fever, and a sore throat.
The mother thought that he caught a bad cold and became very worried, so she drove him to the hospital right away.
They got to the doctor’s waiting room at 9:00. There were too many patients (病人), so they had to wait there. At 10:40, Jake finally saw the doctor. The doctor asked him a few questions and began to check him. He listened to his breathing and took his temperature. After finishing his check-up, the doctor was sure that he was quite sick, although he still couldn’t make sure what was wrong with him. There were more tests that he could do to find out his illness, but at first, he decided to just ask him about his symptoms (症状) to see if he could get a better diagnosis (诊断).
The doctor asked, “Little boy, what is troubling you the most right now?”
The little boy answered, “What’s troubling me the most? It’s my elder brother Johnny. He is always breaking my toys and sometimes beats (打) me!”
1. How did Jake go to the hospital?| A．By car. | B．By bus. | C．By taxi. | D．By bike. |
| A．For 9 hours. | B．For 100 minutes. | C．For 10 hours. | D．For 120 minutes. |
| A．Jake had a toothache. | B．Jake had a sore back. |
| C．Jake didn’t feel well. | D．Jake had a cough. |
10 . These days, many students like volunteering in their free time. Here are some students’ experiences of being a volunteer. Now let’s have a look.
Ben, 15 I’m a middle school student. I volunteer in an animal training center. Dogs are my favorite animals. I think they are humans’ best friends. I train them to listen to people’s orders and help disabled people. They are smart and understanding. |
Robert, 17 I’m a high school student. I began to be a volunteer 3 years ago. I go to the old people’s home on weekends. I read newspapers to them and talk to them. Sometimes I take my younger brother to go there. He is outgoing and the old love him very much. He often makes them laugh. |
Lucy, 14 I’m a middle school student. I’m going to volunteer in the Green Park this weekend. I will give out maps to the visitors and guide them to visit the park. This is my first time to be a volunteer. I hope it will be a great experience. |
| A．Animals and doctors. | B．Dogs and disabled people. |
| C．Teachers and students. | D．Parents and visitors. |
| A．At the age of 13. | B．At the age of 14. | C．At the age of 15. | D．At the age of 17. |
| A．Ben volunteers in an animal training center. |
| B．Robert is the oldest of the three persons. |
| C．Lucy will volunteer this weekend for her first time. |
| D．The three persons are all middle school students. |
