1 . “We said no to the invitation to the birthday party because my child says they're not even friends.”
When I read the above words, I felt heartache.
I know birthday parties can be like a trouble, but let's believe the parents who sent that invitation weren't trying to get more gifts for their kids or make things more complicated(复杂的) .
For some kids, managing school and friends is easy. Maybe you have a child who's outgoing, selfconfident or maybe you have a child who doesn't have any problems. However, for some kids, school and friends can be very difficult.
A birthday party is a fun, exciting and good opportunity. It is a chance for the kid on the sidelines to play with other kids who don't play with him/her at school or who don't call him/her a friend.
Sometimes even when the birthday party and the theme have been decided on and the difficult decision about whom to invite has been made, there can still be doubts. Those invitations can stay untouched in the bottom of the child's backpack for days, because he/she is too scared to hand them out.
I don't know your child, and I don't know you. I do know there are parents who lie awake at night wondering if their child will have the courage to hand out the invitations in the morning; I do know there are parents who hope they can depend on other parents to teach their children to be kind enough to show up. Maybe you'll never have to be one of the parents who find it hard. I know what that's like, because I have children who find it easy. But I also have a child who doesn't. And because of that, we've become a family that says yes to every invitation we receive.
Sometimes a birthday party invitation is not just a birthday party invitation; it's also an invitation to be a friend.
1. What's the author's attitude toward the words in Para.1?| A．Worried. | B．Sad. |
| C．Interested. | D．Excited. |
| A．Children are very different from each other. |
| B．Some children at school need special attention. |
| C．Children should be encouraged to play games. |
| D．Not all children can deal with school problems well. |
| A．A chance to have some fun outdoors. | B．A chance to get many gifts from others. |
| C．A chance to play and make friends with others. | D．A chance to invite other children to their homes. |
| A．Kids really love going to parties. | B．Kids should learn to make friends. |
| C．Some kids aren't good at making friends. | D．We'd better accept birthday party invitations. |
2 . I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look quite good when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. Here are 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.
Babbel — Learn Languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step while learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments (作业). You need to pay every month, but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a teacher!
Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It’s well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem: Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Learn English — busuu
This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. You’ll find yourself working through interactive (互动的) tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.
1. Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication?| A．Babbel — Learn Languages | B．Tandem: Language Exchange |
| C．Duolingo: Learn Languages Free | D．Learn English — busuu |
| A．It’s completely free to use. | B．It’s specially designed for English learning. |
| C．It’s unsuitable for beginners. | D．It’s the best app for English learning. |
| A．They cover all languages. | B．They are expensive. |
| C．They contain many tests. | D．They are free to download. |
3 . Since the beginning of history, people have played games. Children in one country may play games that are quite different from those played anywhere else in the world. Here are some interesting games that you and your friends can try.
The Mouse Game (The Philippines)
In this game, a piece of string is tied to the player’s hand. One part of the string represents (代表) the “cat” while the other part is the “mouse”. The aim of the game is for the cat to catch the mouse and for the mouse to escape just in time. It teaches you to focus and move your fingers fast.
Pinata (Mexico)
A pinata is a colorful box made from papers and filled with sweets and toys. Children are blindfolded and take turns at trying to hit the pinata, which usually hangs (悬挂) on a tree or pole. When someone breaks open the pinata, the children run to get the sweets and toys, which they can take away as gifts. This game improves your sense of direction.
Help (China)
Chasing games are popular all around the world. In China, one player is chosen to be the chaser and runs after the other players until someone is caught. No equipment is needed to play this game, but it helps to run fast and have a loud voice for shouting.
Doorkeeper (Afghanistan)
In the villages of Afghanistan, there is no limit to the number of players who can take part in the game. A small rubber ball is all you need to play the game. It helps to have quick reactions and focus your eyes on the ball because you need to prevent the ball getting into the net.
1. Which game offers players presents in the end?| A．The Mouse Game. | B．Pinata. | C．Help. | D．Doorkeeper. |
| A．It needs no equipment. | B．It limits player numbers. |
| C．It trains quick reaction. | D．It needs close attention. |
| A．To explain the game rules. | B．To introduce some fun games. |
| C．To tell the origin (起源) of games. | D．To show the advantages of games. |
4 . Animals are natural resources that people have wasted all through our history.
Animals have been killed for their fur and feathers, for food, for sport, or simply because there were in the way. Thousands of kinds of animals have disappeared from the world forever.
Hundreds more are on the danger list today. About 170 kinds in the United States alone are considered in danger. Why should people care? Because we need animals. And because once they are gone, there will never be any more.
Animals are more than just beautiful and interesting. They are more than just a source of food. Every animal has its place in the balance of nature. Destroying one kind of animal can create many problems. For example, when farmers killed large numbers of hawks(鹰), the corn and grain they stored would be destroyed by rats and mice. Why? Because hawks eat rats and mice. With no hawks to keep down their numbers, the rats and mice multiply(繁殖) quickly.
Luckily, some people are working to help save the animals. Some groups raise money to let people know about the problem. And they try to get the governments to pass laws to protect animals in danger.
Quite a few countries have passed laws. These laws forbid the killing of any animal on the the danger list. Slowly, the number of some animals in danger is growing.
1. Why do people kill animals?| A．They kill animals to raise money. |
| B．Animals destroy their natural resources. |
| C．Animals create many problems. |
| D．They kill animals for something they need |
| A．Millions of kinds of animals have disappear forever. |
| B．Many kinds of animals have died out. |
| C．About 170 kinds of animals have disappear forever. |
| D．All kinds of animals are in danger. |
| A．They give us a source of food. | B．They are beautiful and lovely. |
| C．They keep the balance of nature. | D．They give us a lot of pleasure. |
| A．The number of some animals in danger will increase. |
| B．Animals in danger will not be killed any more. |
| C．Every person will know the importance of protecting wild animals. |
| D．Animals in danger will be kept away from people. |
5 . There are always some persons in your life who touch your soft heart with kindness.
As a little girl, my favorite thing was
At that time, the town library limited the number of books a person borrowed
Gradually, I developed an interest in writing,
Later, at the University of Iowa,
Whenever I think of the help from them, how
| A．reading | B．painting | C．exploring | D．creating |
| A．how | B．why | C．where | D．what |
| A．of | B．to | C．from | D．between |
| A．published | B．edited | C．presented | D．finished |
| A．under the weather | B．in the air | C．at a loss | D．on the rocks |
| A．shouting | B．smiling | C．crying | D．dancing |
| A．exchanged | B．recommend | C．designed | D．adapted |
| A．reflected | B．devoted | C．expected | D．benefited |
| A．extremely | B．fortunately | C．especially | D．slightly |
| A．inspired | B．challenged | C．contented | D．tricked |
| A．admit | B．send | C．revise | D．settle |
| A．although | B．because | C．when | D．since |
| A．relaxed | B．satisfied | C．impressed | D．upset |
| A．hesitation | B．tension | C．exception | D．argument |
| A．concerned | B．relieved | C．grateful | D．regretful |
6 . For the last few years, Elijah Cossio, a Houston teen, has been assisting his mother Tina Hernandez with her hospital bills by holding a daily bake sale after school. The 14-year-old
Hernandez, a mother of three who nearly
However, Elijah’s baking hobby wasn’t something he ever
The teen’s world was
At that point, Elijah was already selling baked goods on the weekends to earn some
“There’s more to
| A．immediately | B．regularly | C．only | D．finally |
| A．gives | B．presents | C．provides | D．sells |
| A．broke out | B．died from | C．suffered from | D．passed down |
| A．wonderful | B．powerful | C．skillful | D．painful |
| A．seemed | B．preferred | C．expected | D．considered |
| A．handed | B．bought | C．awarded | D．returned |
| A．ignored | B．disturbed | C．changed | D．turned |
| A．tried | B．improved | C．agreed | D．recovered |
| A．casual | B．difficult | C．simple | D．former |
| A．disability | B．condition | C．location | D．experience |
| A．extra | B．useful | C．enough | D．large |
| A．mastered | B．attempted | C．influenced | D．taught |
| A．pressure | B．confidence | C．income | D．benefit |
| A．study | B．health | C．life | D．money |
| A．picked | B．controlled | C．attracted | D．raised |
7 . Nowadays, taking no notice of protecting the environment leads to problems including global warming. While discussing with my daughter about going green, I remembered the daily practices in most households in India. What we did was actually helping our environment and also protecting our resources. We did all this naturally, without even realizing its importance.
We preferred reusing pens in the past. We used to have ball pens used again and again by changing the refills and we also used ink pens, which were refreshed now and then by filling ink in them when required. There was no such thing as a use-and-throw pen. We loved the process of cleaning the writing instruments. However, today, plastic pens that do not last long are ruling the stationery（文具）shops.
We recycled and reused newspapers without really thinking twice about it. Newspapers were kept carefully during those days because they were an important material used for packing and storing. Today plastic bags have become important, All these materials pollute our land and water and prevent all conservation(保护)efforts.
Public transport was a common thing in the old days and it was so much fun. Nowadays.no one seems to have the patience to take public transport and many consider it too silly for them. So people take their cars out every day and pollute the environment, thinking it makes the m look cool. Vehicular (车辆的) pollution in cities is the biggest contributor to environmental problems.
I am not against the usage of modern technologies. In fact, it has helped make our life casier. While we can use the same technology to go green instead of polluting the environment, we should also go back to a few old traditions that are ecofriendly.
1. How many daily practices are mentioned in the text?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Use plastic bags. |
| B．Go to school by bus. |
| C．Use use-and-throw pens. |
| D．Throw newspapers away. |
| A．Summarize the above paragraphs. |
| B．Add some background information. |
| C．Introduce a new topic for discussion. |
| D．Show some reasons to the readers. |
| A．Follow Old Traditions |
| B．Go Green Then and Now |
| C．The Environment Is Worsening |
| D．Modern Technologies Are Harmful |
8 . What's your feeling when you step into senior high school? It is a completely new experience, but you shouldn't worry. We've got some tips to help you.
※You're not alone.
Remember that everybody else in your grade is in the same boat. You may not notice it, but they’re just as nervous as you are.
Moving up to senior high school is an opportunity, not a problem. Things are different, and all you need to do is to be polite and learn the new rules.
※The teachers will help you.
If you don't know what to do or are worried about something, then ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to because they have experience in helping new students. Pay attention to what your teachers say.
※Everybody changes.
There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school. You will have your lessons with different teachers in different schools. You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organised.
※Other points.
If you' ve got an elder brother or sister at senior high school, then ask them for hints.
Remember that things will become much better if you just act naturally.
Going to bed early makes a difference. You'll also find it easier to get up in the morning!
1. The author says"You're not alone.” because other students ________.| A．feel the same as you do. |
| B．will help you if possible. |
| C．will learn the new rules with you. |
| D．are polite and friendly. |
| A．It is a difficult problem. |
| B．It sounds simple. |
| C．It's worrying. |
| D．It's a good chance. |
| A．Don't be shy. |
| B．Just act naturally. |
| C．Change yourself. |
| D．Pay attention to what your classmates say. |
| A．To tell students about a new experience. |
| B．To tell students how to make full use of time. |
| C．To tell students that teachers are the best helpers. |
| D．To help students that are going to senior high school. |
9 . Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.
Timetable
Sunday 8:30---11:30
Personal Inventions
You can see many inventions by the students; you may also bring your own inventions.
Monday 19:00---21:00
Space and Man
Dr. Thomas West
If you want to know more about the universe.
Wednesday 19:30---21:00
Modern Medicine
Mrs. Lucy Green
Would you like to know medical science?
Friday 18:30---21:00
Computer Science
Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University(哈佛大学）
Learn to use Windows XP.
1. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on ________.| A．Sunday | B．Monday |
| C．Wednesday | D．Friday |
| A．Canada | B．Australia |
| C．New Zealand | D．America |
| A．Dr. West | B．Mr. Morison |
| C．Mrs. Green | D．Mr. Thomas |
| A．8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday | B．19:00 to 21:00 on Monday |
| C．19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday | D．18:30 to 21:00 on Friday |
10 . “The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence（篱笆）.”That’s an old saying in English. It means that other places often look better, more interesting than the place where you live.“Let’s go to KFC for dinner and then watch some Japanese cartoons!”We all know it: more and more Chinese kids love American and Japanese food and movies. Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese ignoring Chinese culture and, instead, buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating western holidays.
Foreign books and soap operas are good, but Chinese writers and actors are just as good. As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can never have the meaning for Chinese that the Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with the Mid-Autumn Festival. China has lots of cool things in its culture: calligraphy, Beijing Opera, quick meals on the streets, and even Jay Chou! And let's not forget the part of Chinese culture I like best: its friendliness. Not all countries are as warm as China.
It’s good to enjoy other cultures and to learn from them, but they can never replace your own culture. It’s good to look on the other side of the fence, but make sure you take a good long look. You will find that the grass isn’t always greener.
Although some people become worried about that, I don’t think they should. Will we get more powerful without learning from other countries? Will Chinese people live more happily without American fast food? Besides, it's fun to learn about different cultures. Chinese kids can learn about other cultures and have fun, but they also need to learn more about their own culture. Be proud of Chinese culture and of being Chinese!
1. The author thinks young Chinese ________.| A．are ignoring our own culture | B．are foolish in learning our own culture |
| C．are interested in our own culture | D．are hating our own culture |
| A．Japanese cartoon books. | B．Korean soap operas. |
| C．The Mid-Autumn Festival. | D．Christmas. |
| A．Hard-working. | B．Friendly. | C．Brave. | D．Honest. |
| A．Chinese culture and western culture | B．Simple young Chinese |
| C．Interesting western culture | D．That grass is not always greener |
