1 . 这个用英语怎么说？
What’s this __________ __________?

2 . It is a fact that people die every moment of every day. However, the deaths of those who have done great work in the public realm (领域) can be especially shocking and heartbreaking — even to those who don’t know them personally

On Jan. 26, Kobe Bryant, one of the most legendary (传奇的) NBA players in history, died in a terrible accident. He was 41 years old when a helicopter he was riding crashed, killing him and eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant.

Following Bryant’s death, people have paid tribute (敬意) to the basketball superstar — not just for his achievements on the court, but also for his personality and the inspiration he has given to us.

In the basketball world, Bryant ranks among the top players of all time. He centered the NBA directly from high school as a basketball prodigy (神童) . He played his whole 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped the team win five NBA championships. He was fast, skillful and aggressive (进攻性的) , which earned him the nickname Black Mamba, one of the most deadly snakes in the world. That’s why his competitive philosophy (哲学) is known as the “Mamba Mentality”.

“Mamba mentality is you’re going, you’re competing, you’re not worried about the end result.” Bryant said, “It’s all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most.”

Off the court, Bryant was known as a successful businessman, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, and a proud father of four daughters.

The fact that Bryant is no longer with us is sad. We’ll never see him give another interview or play in another game. But the work he has done will keep inspiring us years after his death.

1. What do we know about Kobe Bryant?

A．Not many people have focused on his death.

B．He was successful in many fields.

C．The terrible accident killed 8 people.

D．He entered NBA after graduating from university.

2. Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality” shows that he was _______.
a. hard-working             b. successful             c. competitive             d. focusing

A．abc

B．abd

C．bed

D．acd

3. How does the author feel about Bryant’s death?

A．Bored.

B．Sad.

C．Inspired.

D．Grateful.

4. Where can you read this passage most probably?

A．In a guidebook.	B．In a fashion magazine.
C．In a newspaper.	D．In a cookbook.

3 . 阅读短文，从每小题四个选项中，选出一个能填入文中相应空白处的最佳答案。

My name is Sophia. I am a middle school student. This ____ is from September to January. It’s October now. It’s the ____ month of this term. We have many interesting things to ____ in October.

First, we have a school trip on October 10th. Students meet ____ 9:00 a.m. in the classrooms. On October 13th and 16th, we have two ball games, basketball ____ tennis. I will play in the tennis game because I can play tennis very ____. School Day is on October 23rd. Our ____ can come to our school on that day. They can talk with our teachers and ____ lessons with us. A week after that, we have Sports Day. It’s on October 29th. On the ____ day of this month, my class has a birthday party for our English teacher.

So you see, October is really ____ for me. But I think I can have a good time.

1.

A．lesson

B．trip

C．festival

D．term

2.

A．second

B．third

C．fourth

D．tenth

3.

A．need

B．sell

C．do

D．let

4.

A．in

B．on

C．of

D．at

5.

A．but

B．and

C．so

D．because

6.

A．nice

B．good

C．well

D．fine

7.

A．parents

B．teachers

C．students

D．classmates

8.

A．play

B．have

C．buy

D．look

9.

A．first

B．middle

C．next

D．last

10.

A．right

B．busy

C．happy

D．great

4 . Dear Tom,

Thanks for your letter. Do you want to know about my evening? Well, I usually get home from work at 6: 00 p. m. I cook dinner for my family — my parents, my sister and my brother. After dinner, I usually watch TV, play computer games or play chess. I like playing chess because my father works in a chess club. I take a shower at around nine o’clock and then go to bed at around nine thirty. Sometimes I read some books because I can learn something about my work.

How about your evening? Write to me soon, please.

Best wishes!

Yours.

Victor

1. When does Victor get home from work?

A．At 6: 00 a. m.

B．At 6: 00 p. m

C．At 9: 00 a. m.

D．At 9: 30 p. m.

2. Victor’s family has _________ people.

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．five

3. What doesn’t Victor do in the evening?

A．Watch TV.

B．Play computer games.

C．Play the piano.

D．Play chess.

4. Where does Victor’s father work?

A．In a chess club.

B．In a swimming club.

C．At a school.

D．At a bookstore.

5. The letter is mainly（主要地）about _________.

A．Victor’s work

B．Victor’s evening

C．Victor’s family

D．Victor’s dinner

5 . 这个故事不如那个有趣。
This story is ________ ________ ________ ________ that one.

6 . Can you cut an apple with a playing card（扑克牌）? Can you write with one hand and draw with ________? Well, some people can, and they all show their ________ talents on the television program, China’s Got Talent. The TV program is getting more and more ________ in China. Many people watch it every week ________ they wonder how talented one can be.

Talent shows ________ in Britain. And now there are similar shows in lots of countries ________ the world. China’s Got Talent is the newest, but it ________ others. When people show their special talents, they also ________ their most touching or funniest stories. Most of them don’t want to be famous（出名的）. They ________ want to make their family laugh and want to make others laugh, too.

We all have a ________. It may be big or small. What’s your talent? Maybe you can be the next star on China’s Got Talent!

1.

A．other

B．others

C．the other

D．the others

2.

A．serious

B．scary

C．special

D．slow

3.

A．boring

B．necessary

C．important

D．popular

4.

A．though

B．because

C．but

D．so

5.

A．began

B．died

C．won

D．reached

6.

A．with

B．to

C．for

D．around

7.

A．is afraid of

B．is different from

C．is up to

D．is good for

8.

A．enjoy

B．touch

C．share

D．write

9.

A．just

B．ever

C．maybe

D．still

10.

A．talent

B．family

C．role

D．heart

7 . In some Western countries, many children do chores to get pocket money. They usually start to do this when they are ten years old.

School students have to do homework and study for tests. They don’t have much free time on weekdays. They often do chores on weekends.

Young kids only do easy chores. So they don’t get much money. But that’s enough. Many of them only want to buy candy. And candy is cheap! They often help do the dishes, sweep the floor, or feed the pet cat or dog.

When they get older, they want to buy more and more things. They want things that are more expensive than candy. So they have to work harder! They often help their parents wash the family car, cut the grass, or cook meals.

Some jobs are a good way for kids to learn new things. For example, they can learn how to use a lawn mower or how to cook. Of course, their parents help them at first.

1. How do many children get pocket money in some Western countries?

A．They study hard.

B．They do chores.

C．They do part-time jobs.

D．They go to school.

2. When do many children usually begin to do chores in some Western countries?

A．At the age of 10.

B．At the age of 13.

C．At the age of 15.

D．At the age of 9.

3. Eric wants to get more pocket money to buy something expensive. He may ________.

A．do the dishes

B．feed the pet cat

C．cook meals

D．sweep the floor

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Young kids do easy chores because they can get much money from their parents.

B．School students often do chores on Saturdays and Sundays.

C．If kids get older and want something more expensive, they have to work harder.

D．Some jobs are a good way for kids to learn new things.

5. The passage mainly tells us how children in some Western countries ________.

A．find jobs

B．get pocket money

C．study at school

D．do chores

8 . My mother’s sister is my a________.

9 . 我走进教室的时候，孩子们都安静地坐着。
The children were sitting ________ ________when I came into the classroom.

10 . 我在河底发现了一些奇怪的东西。
I found ________ ________ at the bottom of the river.