1 . After the coming summer holiday, you will start a new school life. You may have difficulty adapting yourself to the new environment. Even if you are born shy, the following tips will help you quickly build a new social circle in any new school.
(A)________
One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or a party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. (B)Everybody hates seeing pictures of themselves. And it’s very easy after taking a picture to say, “If you’d like, I can send it to you”. This can lead to new connections.
Eat alone in public.
You might feel self-conscious(不自然的) eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are easier to come close to when you are alone. People may be afraid of disturbing you or being rude when you talk with someone else. Bring a book or newspaper to read. Besides, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse to start a conversation if they’ve read it.
Join a sports team or club.
Yoga, Salsa dancing, volleyball, Toastmasters (a public speaking club) are all great choices. (C)Sports teams and clubs are great places to meet new friends. Take up a new hobby or continue an old one!
You can see the same group of people over and over again in the club. You will naturally make friends with them if you have a common interest and are made to see each other often.
1. 在（A）处填入恰当的段落标题。2. （B）处画线句子表达的意思有误，请把改正的句子写下来。
3. 根据短文内容，回答下面的问题。
Is it a good way of making friends to eat alone in public? Why or Why not?
4. 将（C）处画线句子翻译成汉语。
5. Write down your own suggestions about doing well in your new school.
2 . France is well known for its fine art, tasty food and romantic scenery. About 75 million visitors come here every year.
France is the largest country in Western Europe. It has a population of over 66 million. The country is home to many famous places of interest, like the River Seine as well as the Eiffel Tower.
Many visitors also come for the country’s art. Sculptor Auguste Rodin and painter Claude Monet once created their great works here. If you visit France today, it is not a surprise to meet street artists in the city or come across a singer in the subway.
No visit to Paris is complete without a trip to Louvre, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. Inside, there are 35,000 works of art, such as the painting Mona Lisa by Da Vinci and the statue David by Michelangelo. It would take nine months to enjoy all the pieces. Besides, French food is world-famous. Bread is very important in France. The best known French bread is called a baguette. They are long, delicious and taste salty. Snails are also a must-have here. French people eat 40,000 tons of snails every year!
But France is not always good. Paris, the city of light, may also show its dark side to visitors. Chinese visitors feel sorry about the crowded subway in Paris.
据短文内容，请用完整句子回答下列问题
1. What’s France famous for?
2. What’s the population of France?
3. How long does it take to enjoy all the pieces in Louvre?
4. How many snails do French people eat every year?
5. Why do Chinese visitors feel sorry about the subway in Paris?
3 . What will you eat for lunch today? In some countries, lunchtime often means soup time! There are many kinds of soups served around the world. Some are as thin and clear as water. Some are as thick as stews. Others are full of noodles!
Soup is just one thing that can be eaten for lunch. What you eat for lunch may be different from the lunch of someone who lives in another country. Let’s take a look around the world to see what kids are eating for lunch.
Mexico
Many children in Mexico eat tortillas for lunch. Most tortillas are made from ground corn, but sometimes wheat in used. Tortillas are usually flat and round, but they can also be made into other shapes. Taco shells are made from corn tortillas and filled with beans or meat. Tasty sauces, called salsas, are often added to tacos. These sauces are made from tomatoes, onions, hot peppers and spices.
Russia
Winters in Russia are very cold. Maybe that’s why many Russian children eat soup for lunch. Two of their favourites are cabbage soup and beef soup.
Many Russian soups also include potatoes. Potatoes are an important crop in Russia. They make soups thick. Eating thick soups can help keep people warm and can fill them up, so hunger is no problem!
South Korea
Meals in Korea are made up of many dishes. No matter what else is served, there is always rice. Kimchi is also always on the table. Kimchi is pickled（腌制的）meat or vegetables. Korean children mix together many dishes and flavors at meals. It’s common for their food to be hot and spicy.
Thailand
Lunch in Thailand often includes noodles. There are many ways to serve noodles. One popular dish is made with thin rice noodles, tofu and shrimp. Another favourite way to eat rice noodles is with meat, vegetables and thick gravy.
| What’s for | ||
| Introduction | Kids in different countries may not eat the same food for lunch. | |
| Food for lunch in different countries | Mexico | Taco shells are made from corn tortillas and |
| Russia | Eating thick soups can help keep people | |
| South Korea | Many dishes and flavors are | |
| Thailand | People cook or eat rice noodles with different | |
4 . Many people would like to watch sport matches. First, you need to know about audience manners.
Most sporting arenas have rules for audience written on the back of the tickets. Read your ticket carefully before you arrive. Try to reach your seat half an hour before the start of the event and don’t leave when a game is in progress. When you leave, remember to take away your soft drink bottles and other rubbish.
During exciting games, try to control yourself. Don’t criticize the performance of players and coaches. Be careful with your words. Since some may cause anger among other people in the Audience.
Clapping is a special form of body language you can use to communicate with players, but you should do it properly. When player find appear, clap your hands together to welcome them, but don’t go on for too long. After an excellent performance, clap warmly. If someone fails, your clapping will help encourage them.
Clapping is not welcome, however, while player need to keep their attention. Various sports have various rules for the audience.
Enjoying artistic gymnastics requires silence. But lots of cheering can really help basketball and football player. When you watch snooker and table tennis matches, flash photography is not allowed. Mobile phones are not allowed in shooting centers.
To be a good audience, you should take time to learn the game-particular mules and related endure of each event.
阅读短文，填写信息。（每空一词）
Title： Good Audience
Topic | Rules | |
| Before games | Sporting arenas | Read your tickets carefully. Reach and leave there in time. Take your rubbish away when you leave. |
| During games | Exciting games | Pay attention to your behavior and |
| Do it properly. | ||
| Artistic gymnastics | Keep silent. | |
| Basketball and football | You should | |
| Snooker and table tennis | You should not take photos. | |
| Shooting centers | Don’t | |
| Conclusion | How to be a good audience | To learn the game particular rules and culture. |
5 . After months of study, you have some time to relax. So, why not read a book? Well, some people will say, “Why trouble with books? We have the Internet and other media (媒体) that offer a lot more colorful programs. Books are history!” But don’t be fooled. There’s still a lot to be said for reading.
One clear reason is that a well-chosen book is a wonderful collection of words and expression. If you have a good dictionary, I think it’s far easier to get standard (标准的) English than from the TV or the Internet.
An even more important reason is that books give you something that media can not. The web page is always full of pictures and the text is often designed to make it as easy to read as possible. Though “easy” may be welcome, unluckily it’s of little use for any long-time development of reading skills and the general language level. For that, there’s still no substitute (替代品) for a book.
However, perhaps the best reason is that simply choosing what you read and doing it by yourself means that it’s something you do by and for yourself. You can choose what you want to read. It’s hard work, but while you are reading, you’ll find that what once seemed like a duty is now a pleasure. In a word, reading books can bring us pleasure.
1题判断正误（T/F）；2题完成句子，3题和4题回答问题；5题翻译划线句子。
1. A well-chosen book is a poor collection of words and expressions.
2. The writer thinks you should
3. How many reasons for reading books does the text mention?
4. What’s the web page full of?
5.
6 . Do you know how to play a game called “Musical Chairs”? It is easy to play the game. Most children enjoy it. You need some benches (板凳), some persons and some ways of making music. You may use a piano or any other musical instruments if you want to play it. You may use a music player, too, such as MP3 player or recorder.
Put the benches in a row. The benches may be put in twos, back to back. A better way is to have the benches in row with each bench facing in the opposite direction (相反的方向) to the bench next to it.
The game is easy. When the music starts, you can walk round the benches. Everyone goes in the same direction. If the music is fast, you should walk quickly. If the music is slow, you should walk slowly.
The person playing music can not see the people in the game. When the music stops, one of you tries to sit in the benches. If you can not find a bench to sit in, you have to drop out (退出). Then, before the music starts again, you must take one bench away. When the music stops again, one more actor will be out.
At last, there will be two players and one bench. When the music stops, if you sit in the bench, you are the winner (获胜者).
根据材料内容，将下列表格补充完整（每空一词）
About “Musical Chairs” | |
| You need | Some persons, some You may use a music |
| When the music starts | You should walk round the benches in the |
| When the music stops | You will be out when you |
| At last | There will be two players and |
7 . Can everyone help him if an old man fall ill on the road? The answer is yes. Wang Ping is a 24-year-old bus driver. At about 10:00 a.m. yesterday, he saw a man lying on the road. A woman next to him was shouting for help. Wang Ping stopped the bus without thinking. He got off and asked the woman what happened. She said that the old man had a heart problem and we should take him to a hospital at once. Mr. Wang hoped all of persons could get off and wait for(等候) the next bus. But to his surprise(惊讶), all people would like to help him. Some of them helped Mr. Wang move the old man. The others were comforting the man.
The doctors saved the old man successfully. All people commended(赞扬) Mr. Wang for that action(行为). A person says, “Some people don’t want to help others because they don’t want to get into trouble（困难）.”But Wang Ping thought nothing about himself. He only thought about saving a life.
1. How old is Wang Ping?2. What did Wang Ping see yesterday?
3. What did the woman say?
4. Did the passengers（乘客们）help the old man?
5. Why some people don’t want to help others?
8 . You must hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here are some ideas for you:
Before an earthquake. It’s important to prepare yourself and your family. All family should know how to shut (关闭) gas, water and electricity and remember some useful telephone numbers.
During an earthquake. It’s important to stay calm. If you’re indoors, quickly move to a safe place, such as under a strong desk or strong table. It can protect yourself from falling things.
If you’re outdoors, move to an open area like a playground, not near buildings, bridges and trees. If you’re driving, stop the car as soon as possible and stay in your car.
After an earthquake. Once the shaking stops, don’t run out of the building at once. It’s better to leave when it’s safe. Check around you and help the people in trouble. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it.
What to do in time of the | |
Before an earthquake | Don’t forget to turn Remember some useful telephone numbers. |
During an earthquake | Stay calm. Move to a safe place can Move to an open area and away from buildings if you’re |
After an earthquake | Leave broken buildings |
9 . When we say someone is in a blue mood. It means he or she is unhappy or sad. Are you feeling a little blue? Here are some fast and easy ways to cheer you up.
Do exercise.
When you exercise, your brain gives out a chemical called Endorphins(内啡肽). This chemical makes you feel happy. That is why exercise is good for you.
Have a talk.
If something or somebody is troubling you, don't quarrel(争吵) with other people to relax yourself. It is a good idea to have a heart-to-heart talk with a friend or a family member. Tell them your feelings. A chat is a useful way to make you feel better.
Have some hobbies.
For example, playing pop music, drawing something or listening to your favorite music will make you smile. Act like an artist. Draw, paint or make something. Being active and creative makes you feel more satisfied and less nervous.
Laugh more
Laughing is the best way to improve your moods. Children laugh about 400 times a day. Adults only laugh about 20 times a day. What happens? Experts say if we laugh more, we will be happier and healthier.
Think positively.
Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful scene or a time. Never think about anything terrible that you can't change. What's more, leave your flat and go outside. Sunshine and fresh air are good for you. Be a kid for a day. Play games, watch comedy movies or read jokes online.
Ways to cheer you up | |
Do exercise | ●It is good for you to do exercise. ●The chemical your brain |
Have a talk | ●Don't quarrel with others to ●Having a heart-to-heart talk can make you feel better. |
Have some hobbies | ●Doing your favorite things will make you smile. ●Being active and creative makes you feel more satisfied and less |
Laugh more | ●We will be happier and ●Children laugh 400 times a day. |
Think positively | ●Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful scene. ●Leave your flat and go |
The word"folk" means " people "．Folk songs tell stories about people．For example，the songs tell about their jobs and work，their friends，and their lives． They also express ideas such as love and war．The words in the songs are an important part of the music．
In the United States and Europe，folk music became very popular during the 1960s．Fans listened to folk singers perform at concerts．The singer told stories，sang，and played the guitar Fans listened to the music and often sang along with the performer．Some of the folk singers during this time were the Kingston Trio； Peter，Paul and Mary； Pete Seeger，and the Weavers．
Later， people began to play this kind of music themselves at schools，at parties， and at home alone．Today fans can still hear folk music at concerts．They can also buy CDs and DVDs by new folk performers．They can listen to folk music on the Internet．
1. When did folk music begin？
2. Why do people want to write folk songs？
3. Are the words important in folk songs？
4. Where did people enjoy folk music in the 1960s？
5. Can people hear folk songs on the Internet？ Whose folk songs do you like best？
