1 . A SCHOOL REPORT

Name:  Edward

School:  Kelvin Grove High School

Grade:   7

Term ending:  May 6th 

Subjects:

Maths: He is a little weak in this but he has tried his best to catch up with others.

English: He is the best in the class. Keep it up.

French: His reading is very good, and he can remember many words.

History(历史): He is familiar(熟悉) with the names of many places in the world.

Music: He doesn’t like pop music, though he sings very well.

Conduct: Fair   

No. in class: 9   

Absence(缺课): 8

Remarks(评语): Edward can do a lot better. More work is needed next term.

Class teacher: Ivy

Principal: M. L. Martin

School reopens: September 11

1. After reading this, we know this is________.

A．a studying plan of Edward Scott	B．A teaching plan of Ivy
C．a school report of Edward Scott	D．a working plan of M. L. Martin

2. Which of the following is Not mentioned(提到) in the form?

A．PE.

B．Music.

C．Maths.

D．History.

3. Edward’s best subject is________.

A．Science

B．English

C．geography

D．History

4. Edward is not good at ________.

A．Science and geography	B．Maths and history
C．French and history	D．music and English

2 . If you want to find a book for your sons or daughters, here are some books that you can choose from.

Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation

by Stuart Gibbs

The CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式), which could destroy the world if the bad people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who is as smart as Albert Einstein. Children who like exciting mysteries will enjoy reading this book.

AstroNuts

by Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg

In AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmoret the main office of NASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story s topic is simple: Don’t harm the planet. Readers who love science fiction (科幻小说) enjoy AstroNuts.

Stargazing

by Jen Wang

Christine hears that Moon, who is new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine’s family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on Jen Wang’s experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship.

Roll with It

by Jamie Sumner

Roll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie’s grandpa, she must learn to deal with a new school and new friendships. This book is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of family.

1. Whose book tells exciting mysteries?

A．Stuart Gibbs.

B．Jon Scieszka.

C．Jen Wang.

D．Jamie Sumner.

2. Which of the following encourages readers to protect the Earth?

A．Stargazing.	B．AstroNuts.
C．Roll with It.	D．Charlie Thome and the Last Equation.

3. What’s special about Stargazings

A．It mainly discusses animals’ stories.

B．It includes much scientific knowledge.

C．It is mainly about how to make friends.

D．It is connected with the author’s own experiences.

4. What can we learn about Ellie?

A．She has to solve problems faced in a new place.

B．She has trouble communicating with others.

C．She is carefully looked after by her grandpa.

D．She doesn’t want to go to another slate.

5. Who is this text most probably written for?

A．Salesgirls.

B．Teachers.

C．Parents.

D．Waiters.

3 . Our school library offers learning services, books and other thing that help all members of the school to become good thinkers and clever users of information. h is linked (连接)to the larger library in the city and the World Wide. Web, All these. services are. given according, to the requirements of the Public Library Manifesto(声明).

School library services must be given to all members of the school. Students of any age, class and grade can enjoy them. Different services must be given to those who are unable to use the main library services.

Users of the library must follow the rules made by the library workers to keep it clearn and tidy.The main rules are as fellows:

Opening and closing times:

Monday- Friday:9a m--- 9 p. m. , during term time

Saturday:9a. m. ---1 p. m. throughout the year.

Admission(允许进入) and borrowing:

Only people holding a library card shall be allowed to enter.

Members can borrow5 books at a time.

Behavior in the library:

Silence shall be kept as much as possible in the library. No other books can be taken into the library. Library workers can help members use the books and other things in the library.

1. Who should be given to the school library services?

A．All members of the school.	B．All members of the class.
C．All members of the grade.	D．All members of the library.

2. What can students do in the school library?

A．Get information from the Internet.	B．Read the Public Library Manifesto.
C．Clean the library with workers.	D．Work together with the teachers.

3. When can students read in the library?

A．8 a.m. to5 p. m. on Monday.	B．10 a.m. to 12:30 p. m. on Saturday.
C．9 a.m. to9 p. m. on Sunday.	D．9 a. m. to10 p. m. on Tuesday.

4. How many books can be borrowed at a time?

A．2.	B．3.
C．4.	D．5

4 . Many high school students want to know the differences between the school life in high schools and universities. In order to help them get ready for the life in the university, four college students are invited to share their school life and give advice to high school students.

Student	School life	Advice
Huang Jing (Guangxi)	High school: I lived with my parents. I walked to school every day because it was near my home. University: I have to live in a dormitory (宿舍) with four roommates.	Learn to take good care of yourself.
Lu Qiang (Hubei)	High school: I spent most of the time having classes and doing my homework. University: I have more time to learn what I'm interested in.	Form the habit of learning by yourself.
Yan Tingli (Zhejiang)	High school: I didn't like PE classes at all and I seldom did sports. University: PE classes are very important to us. We have to pass the PE tests to graduate.	Do sports regularly.
Zhong Zhi (Anhui)	High school: I stayed at school all day long and learned from books. University: I take some part-time jobs to get some working experience.	Take part in some social activities.

1. Where does Huang Jing come from?

A．Guangxi.

B．Hubei.

C．Zhejiang.

D．Anhui.

2. What is Lu Qiang's advice?

A．Taking care of yourself.	B．Forming the habit of learning by yourself.
C．Doing sports regularly.	D．Taking part in some social activities.

3. Who didn't like PE classes in high school?

A．Huang Jing.

B．Lu Qiang.

C．Yan Tingli.

D．Zhong Zhi.

4. Why does Zhong Zhi take part-time jobs at university?

A．To make some friends.	B．To improve his English.
C．To enjoy good food.	D．To get some working experience.

5. Who do the four students give advice to?

A．Parents.	B．High school students.
C．Doctors.	D．Middle school teachers.

5 . The meaning of the word “volunteer ” may be a little different in different countries, but it usually means “one who offers his or her services.” There are many different ways in which people can volunteer, such as taking care of sick people, working in homes for homeless children, and picking up garbage(垃圾) from beaches and parks. Volunteers may work within their own countries or in other countries. They are often people with a strong wish to help those who are less fortunate than themselves. Volunteers don’t expect any kind of pay.
At the root of volunteering is the idea that one person may have the ability to offer services that can help other people. Tracy, a good friend of mine, however, recently came back from India with a ____ of what being a volunteer means. She worked for two and a half weeks in one of Mother Teresa’s homes in Calcutta. The following is her story.
“I first heard about Mother Teresa in my high school, we watched a video(录像) about her work in India and all over the world. I was so moved by her spirit to help others and her endless love for every human being that after I graduated from high school, I too wanted to try her kind of work. So with two friends I flew to Calcutta for a few weeks.”
“I was asked to work in a home for sick people. I helped wash clothes and sheets, and pass out lunch. I also fed the people who were too weak to feed themselves and tried to cheer the up. I felt it was better to share with them than to think that I have helped them. To be honest, I don’t think I was helping very much. It was then that I realized that I had not really come to help, but to learn about and experience another culture(文化) that helped improve my own understanding of life and the world.”
1. According to the text, a volunteer refers to a person who ______.

A．is willing to help those in need without pay	B．can afford to travel to different places
C．has a strong wish to be successful	D．has made a big fortune in life

2. Tracy started her work as a volunteer _______.

A．after she met Mother Teresa

B．after she finished high school

C．when she was touring Calcutta

D．when she was working in a hospital

3. Why did Tracy choose to be a volunteer?

A．She liked to work with Mother Teresa.

B．She had already had some experience.

C．She was asked by Mother Teresa’s example.

D．She wanted to follow Mother Teresa’s example.

4. What is Tracy’s “new idea” (Paragraph 2) of being a volunteer?

A．Going abroad to help the sick.

B．Working in Mother Teresa’s home.

C．Doing simple things to help the poor.

D．Improving oneself through helping others.

6 . One day, a colt (小马驹)took a bag of wheat to the mill (磨坊).When he came to a small river, he could not _______ whether he could cross it. Just then, he saw a cow nearby and asked, “Aunt Cow, could you tell me if I can cross the river?” The cow said, “Of course, you can. The river isn't very _______, just knee high.”

The colt was about to cross the river _______ a squirrel （松鼠）jumped down a tree and stopped him, _______ , “Colt, stop! You'll get killed in the river! One of my friends _______ his life yesterday in the river" The colt was _______ at what to do, so he went home to ask for his mom's opinion.

His mother said, "Don't always _______ others. You'd better go and try yourself. Then you'll know what to do."

He returned to the river “Little horse, it's too _________ !” The squirrel shouted again.

“Thanks, but I want to try myself.”

After crossing the river successfully, the colt _______ that the river was neither as shallow as the cow said nor as deep as the squirrel told him.

This story tells us the ________: Real knowledge comes from practice.

1.

A．decide

B．think

C．discuss

D．argue

2.

A．wide

B．deep

C．long

D．narrow

3.

A．why

B．until

C．when

D．though

4.

A．shouting

B．nodding

C．singing

D．joking

5.

A．led

B．lost

C．saved

D．earned

6.

A．excited

B．puzzled

C．ashamed

D．satisfied

7.

A．laugh at

B．pick out

C．listen to

D．fight with

8.

A．clean

B．safe

C．dirty

D．dangerous

9.

A．realized

B．insisted

C．wished

D．begged

10.

A．lie

B．news

C．name

D．truth

7 . CCTV­9 is an English channel which was set up on September 25th，2000.It provides people around the world with programs 24 hours a day，seven days a week.Various programs about China's politics，economy，history，culture and customs are open up to the world.Here are some of its main programs.

CCTV NEWS

CCTV News is the main news program on CCTV­9.The 30­minute news program mainly reports on the latest news and social developments in China，and important international news.It's a good choice if you want to know about what's happening in China.

CULTURE EXPRESS

Culture Express is a 15­minute program reporting news and stories about China's culture，art and education.China's long history has produced a colorful civilization.What is ancient Chinese culture like and how is the culture developing today? Culture Express records the changes and developments of Chinese culture.

CHINESE COOKING

Chinese food is world­famous for its color，smell and taste. Follow famous cooks in this 15­minute program and try to make Chinese food in your own kitchen.And you can find the great joy in preparing it yourself.

KUNGFU

From Monday to Saturday，Chinese kungfu masters show real kungfu and teach how to learn this traditional Chinese martial arts.

1. CCTV­9 has been in service since ________.

A．2001	B．2000
C．2004	D．2002

2. How many TV programs are introduced in the passage?

A．Six.	B．Five.
C．Four.	D．Three.

3. We can learn Chinese kungfu every day on CCTV­9 EXCEPT on ________.

A．Friday	B．Saturday
C．Monday	D．Sunday

4. Which of the following is NOT true about CCTV­9?

A．It only reports on the latest news and social developments in China.

B．It is broadcast every day nonstop.

C．Chinese Cooking is 15 minutes long.

D．You can see Kungfu six times a week.

5. What is the best title for the passage?

A．How to Receive CCTV­9

B．A Channel about Chinese Culture

C．An Introduction to CCTV­9

D．Why to Watch CCTV­9

8 . Last summer，Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to a flat building in Chicago.Maria really liked some things about the city，but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.

One day，Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor，Mrs.Garcia，carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil.Maria wondered how Mrs.Garcia was able to garden in the city.

“My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables，and I know she misses her garden now that we don't have a yard，”said Maria.

Mrs.Garcia laughed.“I'll show you，”she said.

Maria thought that Mrs.Garcia would take her to the park，but she took her to the roof (屋顶)．When the door opened，Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.

“What a wonderful garden！”said Maria.

Mrs.Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space.Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden.The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean，but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.

“I plant flowers in my own place，”Mrs.Garcia said，“but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here.Some people grow vegetables just like your mom.You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside.You just have to be creative！”

1. When did Maria and her mother move to a flat building in Chicago?

A．Last month.	B．Last winter.
C．Last summer.	D．Last week.

2. Where did Mrs.Garcia take Maria to one day?

A．The park.

B．The roof.

C．The garden in front of her house.

D．The countryside.

3. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the community garden?

A．It used the empty space well.

B．It helped keep the air clean.

C．It helped keep the building cooler.

D．It made the building stronger.

4. After Maria visited the garden，she would most probably ask her mom to________．

A．go back to the countryside

B．pick flowers from the garden

C．grow vegetables on the roof

D．show her around the park

5. What is the best title for this passage?

A．A Creative Lady	B．A Rooftop Garden
C．An Empty Roof	D．A Special Building

9 . I had been burning some leaves as part of my housework, unfortunately the fire grew, and grew...I wasn’t one to panic, but my fun had turned to fear and desperation, and I realized help was needed. So while I still beat at the flames with my shovel (铲), I gave up my pride, turned my face to the house, and began to shout for Mom.

By now, the flames behind me had crawled through the rocky area, ran through thick grass, and now were halfway to the big ditch (沟渠). Fire was everywhere.

“We’ll have to let the hill go,” Mom said when I reached her. “Have to. We can’t stop it there.” Her voice was lower than usual, and controlled. Mom was known as an enthusiastic person in everyday conversation. But in time of emergency, she was calm. I’d seen it once when I cut my foot and we had trouble getting the bleeding stopped; another time when Dad developed a serious illness and his face and throat started swelling up-as if dying! Mom was using that controlled voice right now.” Help me here, Jamie. Over here.”

She was already in action, stopping flames with each throw of her wet blanket. But it was like trying to stop a flood with a sponge (海绵)—it just wasn’t fast enough.

A flood! That was it! I was extremely clever! “Here, Mom. I've got it! I know what to do,” I shouted. Our garden channel could save us. My shovel made four or five quick digs into the bank, and in a moment the stream was rushing across the small field.

The effect was impressive. The fire immediately lost its power as its roots were killed. In one place fire had come within a few feet of the fence, but to our relief, nowhere had the wood or the brush been touched.

1. It is suggested in Paragraph 2 that the flames are______.

A．moving faster.

B．growing higher.

C．getting hotter.

D．roaring louder.

2. The two examples in Paragraph 3 are given to       .

A．support that Mom is a doctor with excellent skills.

B．prove that Mom is always active in daily conversation.

C．show that Mom is capable of dealing with difficulty calmly.

D．indicate that there are too many troubles in the author's family.

3. What kind of person is the writer?

A．wise but naughty.	B．practical but incapable.
C．calm and caring.	D．courageous and quick-minded.

10 . Driving to a friend’s house on a recent evening,I was attracted by the sight of the full moon rising just above my friend’s rooftops.I stopped to watch it for a few moments,thinking about what a pity it was that most city people,myself included,usually miss sights like this because we spend most of our lives indoors.

My friend had also seen it.He grew up living in a forest in Europe,and the moon meant a lot to him then.It had touched much of his life.

I know the feeling.Last December I took my seven-year-old daughter to the mountainous jungle of northern India with some friends.We stayed in a forest rest-house with no electricity or hot water.Our group had campfires outside every night,and indoors when it was too cold outside.The moon grew to its fullest during our trip.Between me and the high mountains lay three or four valleys.Not a light shone in them and not a sound could be heard.It was one of the quietest places I had ever known,a bottomless well of silence.And above me was the full moon,which struck me deeply.

Today our lives are filled with glass,metal,plastic and fibre-glass.We have televisions,cellphones,heaters,ovens,air-conditioners,cars and computers.

Struggling through traffic that evening at the end of a tiring day,most of it spent indoors,I thought:before long,I would like to live in a small cottage.There I will grow vegetables and read books and walk in the mountains.I may become an old man there,and wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled and measure out my life in coffee spoons.But I will be able to walk outside on a cold silent night and touch the moon.

1. The writer felt sorry for himself because .

A．there was too much pollution

B．he usually missed the full moon sights

C．he didn’t adapt to modern inventions

D．there were too many accidents on the road

2. What impressed the writer most in the mountainous jungle of northern India?

A．No modern equipment.

B．Complete silence.

C．The nice full moon.

D．The high mountains.

3. In Paragraph 4,modern things are mentioned mainly to .

A．show that the writer likes city life very much

B．tell us that people greatly benefit from modern life

C．explain that people have few chances to enjoy nature

D．show that we can also enjoy nature at home through them

4. The best title for the passage would be .

A．Touched by the Moon

B．The Pleasures of Modern Life

C．A Bottomless Well of Silence

D．Break away from Modern Life