1 . We live in a world where it's often not easy to find someone to trust. A smiling person always inspires trust. Even economists consider that smiles are valuable.A smile may increase other people's trust by about 10%.

People may also smile when they are caught doing bad things.According to a study made by LaFrance and Hecht，this can in fact be to their own advantage.We have a tendency to be kinder towards those who make mistakes if they wear a smile while being caught.Even a guilty smile may help you get away pretty easily when you make mistakes.

We may also smile when we hear a piece of good news.In this case，women tend to smile more often than men.Smiling can also be a means of reducing the pain caused by a troubling situation.Even if we force ourselves to smile when we don't want to，this may be enough to lift our spirits just a little bit.

When we feel angry or anxious，our attention tends to narrow down.We can no longer see what's going on around us and we can only notice what is in front of us.But if we smile，we feel better and increase flexibility of our attention and the ability to think.Smiling can help us focus and understand better.

“Keep on smiling，and the world will smile with you.”One of the greatest social pleasure is to smile and be smiled to in return，especially because this comes like a natural thing.

People who smile often live longer.A study based on some pictures taken of some baseball players suggested that those who used to smile a lot survived about 7 years longer than those who did not smile very often.

1. The passage mainly talks about        .

A．the benefits of smiling

B．the occasions when you smile

C．the ways of smiling

D．the reasons why people smile

2. When caught doing bad things，people smile to                     .

A．admit their mistakes

B．show they are excited

C．avoid blame or punishment

D．prove they are kind

3. According to the third paragraph，we can learn that        .

A．men seldom smile at a piece of good news

B．smiles can be helpful whatever the situation is

C．we should force ourselves to smile whenever it is

D．in general，men are more likely to smile than women

4. The underlined sentence in the fifth paragraph probably means        .

A．if we smile, it is hard to be smiled to

B．if we smile, others will smile to us in return

C．if we want to smile, the world will smile to us in time

D．if we smile sometimes, we will make the world full of smiles

2 . In the United States, 30 percent of the adult population has a “weight problem”. To many people, the cause is clear: we eat too much. But scientific evidence does little to support this idea. Going back to the America of 1910, we find that people were thinner than today, yet they ate more food. In those days people worked harder physically, walked more, used machines much less, and didn't watch television.

Several modern studies, moreover, have shown that fatter people don't eat more on average than thinner people. In fact, some investigations, such as a 1970 study of 3, 545 London office workers, report that, on balance, fat people eat less than slimmer people.

Studies show that slim people are more active than fat people. A study by a research group at Stanford University School of Medicine found the following interesting facts. The more the men ran, the greater loss of body fat. The more they ran, the greater their increase in food intake. Thus those who ran the most ate the most, yet lost greatest amount of body fat.

1. Based on the statistics given in the article, suppose there are 500 adult Americans, about how many of them will have weight problems?

A．30.

B．50.

C．100.

D．150.

2. In comparison with the adult American population today, the Americans of 1910        .

A．ate more food and had more physical activities	B．ate less food but had more activities
C．ate less food and had less physical exercises	D．had more weight problems

3. What has modern medical and scientific research reported to us?

A．Fat people eat less food and are less active.

B．Fat people eat more food than thin people and are more active.

C．Fat people eat more food than thin people but are less active.

D．Thin people run less, and need less food to eat.

3 . There are about 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs in the world. They are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles. They come in many different colors and patterns, but the best­known in North America is the seven­spotted ladybug, with its shiny, red­and­black body.

In many cultures, ladybugs are thought to be good luck. Most people like them because they are pretty, lovely and do no harm to human beings. But farmers love them because they eat aphids and other plant­eating pests. One ladybug can eat up 5,000 insects in its lifetime!

Most ladybugs have dome­shaped bodies with six short legs. Depending on the kind, they can have spots, stripes, or nothing at all. Seven­spotted ladybugs are red or orange with three spots on each side and one in the middle. They have a black head. Ladybugs are colorful for a reason. They tell the enemy: “Eat something else! I taste terrible.” When threatened, they may play dead. Birds are ladybugs' main predators, but they are also eaten by frogs, spiders, and dragonflies.

Ladybugs are happy in many different places, including grasslands, forests, cities, suburbs, and along rivers. Seven­spotted ladybugs are native to Europe but were brought to North America in the mid­1900s.

Ladybugs are most active from spring until fall. When the weather turns cold, they look for a warm place to hibernate, such as in rotting logs, under rocks, or even inside houses. These hibernating places can have thousands of ladybugs.

The name “ladybug” was given by European farmers who prayed to the Virgin Mary when pests began eating their crops. After ladybugs came and wiped out the invading insects, the farmers named them “beetle of Our Lady”. This later was shortened to “lady beetle” and “ladybug”.

1. The underlined word “aphid” in Paragraph 2 is probably a kind of         .

A．pest

B．bird

C．plant

D．tree

2. From the third paragraph we can infer that         .

A．all ladybugs have spots	B．the colorful body can protect them
C．most ladybugs are red or orange	D．frogs are not one of the predators

3. What can't we conclude from the text?

A．Ladybugs can live along rivers.

B．Seven­spotted ladybugs were brought to Europe from North America.

C．Ladybugs are very active in autumn.

D．The name “ladybug” came from “beetle of Our Lady”.

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．Seven­spotted Ladybugs	B．The Development of Ladybugs
C．The History of Ladybugs	D．Ladybugs

4 . Feel nervous on the first day of school? You are not alone! Here is some advice on how to make you feel comfortable.

Get ready the night before. Plan out what you’re going to wear and what you will need for class. Then get a nice, long sleep. There’s nothing worse than looking terrible on the first day of school. If you don’t want to oversleep, set an alarm on your phone, or alarm clock to wake you up on time.

Eat a good breakfast. You’d be surprised at how much happier and more focused you’ll be after eating a good breakfast. Have a healthy breakfast.A rich breakfast may make you feel lazy and sugar rich foods may affect your ability to stay focused.

Decide whether to take the bus, walk, or have a ride from your parents. It’s your call. If you want something familiar, take a bus ride and sit next to someone you already know. However, if you are really nervous, you can ask your mom or dad to drive you to school, but expect that there will be heavy traffic.

Smile and be friendly! You want to seem easy to get along with and that you had the best summer. Smile and be friendly. Instead of coming up as a boring person, compliment people. Everyone needs a little confidence and is happy when praised on the first day of school.

1. What is the worst thing on the first day of school?

A．Being late for school.	B．Not getting things ready.
C．Long sleep in class.	D．A terrible look.

2. How will you feel if you have a healthy breakfast?

A．Concentrated.	B．Surprised.
C．Lazier.	D．Popular.

3. What does the underlined word “compliment” most probably mean?

A．Say good words to.	B．Say “hello” to.
C．Say goodbye to.	D．Say “no” to.

5 . Richard Campbell is a secondary school student. He is 15 years old. He lives in a small town in the north of England. Every morning, he gets up at eight o'clock, puts on his uniform and walks to school.

One hour later, the lessons start. The students usually study maths, English, history and geography in the morning. They usually study music and drawing and they play sports after lunch. They have a ten-minute break between classes. They also spend a long time in the school library, reading books and doing their homework.

Richard likes his school very much. His favourite subjects are English and geography, but he doesn’t like maths because he is not good at it.

Richard and all his friends spend the whole day at school. Lunch is at one o'clock. He doesn’t like the food that the school serves. This is why he often brings a packed lunch from home. He always has his lunch in the dining hall, but some of his friends sometimes eat in the courtyard or outside the school gate.

At weekends, he always goes out with his friends because he doesn’t go to school. On Saturday, he always goes to the cinema or to the sports centre. On Sunday, he just goes for a walk with his dog.

1. What time do Richard’s lessons begin in the morning?

A．At 8:00.	B．At 8:30.
C．At 9:00.	D．At 9:10.

2. What does Richard like best?

A．Maths and English.	B．English and geography.
C．History and maths.	D．Geography and history.

3. Where does Richard have lunch on weekdays?

A．In the dining hall.	B．At home.
C．In the courtyard.	D．Outside his school gate.

4. What does Richard always do on Saturday?

A．He reads and does homework.

B．He goes to see films or does sports.

C．He walks his dog or does exercise.

D．He spends a long time in the library.

6 . Food has always been one of the greatest wants of humankind. The search for food is the _____ human behavior. Thus, _____food were easier to get and prepare, it would be really _____for humankind. It would reduce a great burden(负担). The development of processed foods(加工食品) has made food easier to get and prepare._____ every coin has two sides. Apart from its advantages, the _____ of cooking also has its disadvantages.

Though processed foods seem a great way to save _____, they offer much less nutritional(营养的)value than traditional foods. People today are so _____that they are not able to spend enough time preparing their food. As a result, many people _____to eat processed foods, ready­to­cook meals and various fast foods. But what will _____if one eats such food all year round? It will damage your ______. The nutritional value of the food is not so high. Worse still, research shows that preservatives(防腐剂)used in these foods are ______ to children. That’s why health experts warn people not to eat too much of such ______food.

Besides, since people spend little time______food, the culture of cooking is slowly ______. Cooking is not done just to satisfy hunger; it is also a(n)______form of art. Across the world, there are thousands of ______cooking styles. If young people are used to processed foods, few of them will develop great cooking ______. And when they become parents, it will be hard for their children to enjoy a(n) ______home­cooked meal. What’s more, cooking is a great time for ______to connect. There is a lot of ______when family members are preparing food together.

In a word, I believe though processed food has made the preparation of food much easier, it has not been a good step for humankind.

1.

A．special

B．basic

C．right

D．valuable

2.

A．though

B．before

C．if

D．unless

3.

A．dangerous

B．helpful

C．troublesome

D．surprising

4.

A．So

B．And

C．But

D．Or

5.

A．easiness

B．safety

C．method

D．difficulty

6.

A．energy

B．food

C．money

D．time

7.

A．rich

B．strange

C．smart

D．busy

8.

A．choose

B．dislike

C．refuse

D．stop

9.

A．change

B．happen

C．get

D．offer

10.

A．future

B．memory

C．brain

D．health

11.

A．harmful

B．useless

C．meaningful

D．necessary

12.

A．cold

B．sweet

C．unhealthy

D．hot

13.

A．heating

B．finding

C．preparing

D．storing

14.

A．varying

B．dying

C．appearing

D．developing

15.

A．important

B．famous

C．simple

D．new

16.

A．regular

B．ordinary

C．different

D．similar

17.

A．knowledge

B．lessons

C．interests

D．skills

18.

A．delicious

B．clean

C．expensive

D．cheap

19.

A．patients

B．friends

C．families

D．cooks

20.

A．success

B．work

C．progress

D．fun

7 . Rainforests are home to a rich variety of medicinal plants, food, birds and animals. Can you believe that a single bush（灌木丛）in the Amazon may have more species of ants than the whole of Britain! About 480 varieties of trees may be found in just one hectare of rainforest.

Rainforests are the lungs of the planet-storing vast quantities of carbon dioxide and producing a significant amount of the world's oxygen. Rainforests have their own perfect system for ensuring their own survival; the tall trees make a canopy（树冠层）of branches and leaves which protect themselves, smaller plants, and the forest animals from heavy rain, intense dry heat from the sun and strong winds.

Amazingly, the trees grow in such a way that their leaves and branches, although close together, never actually touch those of another tree. Scientists think this is the plants' way to prevent the spread of any tree diseases and make life more difficult for leaf-eating insects like caterpillars. To survive in the forest, animals must climb, jump or fly across the gaps. The ground floor of the forest is not all tangled leaves and bushes, like in films, but is actually fairly clear. It is where dead leaves turn into food for the trees and other forest life.

They are not called rainforests for nothing! Rainforests can generate 75%of their own rain. At least 80 inches of rain a year is normal-and in some areas there may be as much as 430 inches of rain annually. This is real rain-your umbrella may protect you in a shower, but it won't keep you dry if there is a full rainstorm. In just two hours, streams can rise ten to twenty feet. The humidity（湿气）of large rainforests contributes to the formation of rainclouds that may travel to other countries in need of rain.

1. What can we learn about rainforests from the first paragraph?

A．They produce oxygen.	B．They cover a vast area.
C．They are well managed.	D．They are rich in wildlife.

2. Which of the following contributes most to the survival of rainforests?

A．Heavy rains	B．Big trees.
C．Small plants.	D．Forest animals.

3. Why do the leaves and branches of different trees avoid touching each other?

A．For more sunlight.	B．For more growing space.
C．For self-protection.	D．For the detection of insects.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Life-Giving Rainforests	B．The Law of the Jungle
C．Animals in the Amazon	D．Weather in Rainforests

8 . One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?

Listen—Listen when they are talking. Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it’s not necessary for you to have anything to say；they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.

Help them—If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don’t do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra pencil or pen with you to classes in case they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.

Be there for them—Try to make something for your friends to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for friends. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you can’t stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don’t want to stay with your friends when they’re in hard times, then you don’t deserve to be with them when they’re having a good time!

       Try to organize some activities with your friends ahead of time. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to the movies and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you’ll remember these things when you’re all old!

1. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should       .

A．give him or her some advice	B．just listen unless asked
C．calm him or her down	D．share your feelings as well

2. What can we learn from Marilyn Monroe’s words?

A．Life without a friends is death.	B．A friend is easier lost than found.
C．A friend in need is a friend indeed.	D．A man is known by his friends.

3. Which of the following can be put in the blank of the last paragraph?

A．Make plans.	B．Enjoy yourself.
C．Understand your friends.	D．Play with your friends.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to find a good friend.	B．How to help friends in trouble.
C．How to be a good friend.	D．How to make more friends.

9 . Jo Du was being helped into her beautiful white wedding dress this week when a tooth on the zipper (拉链) broke. It was Sunday in Guelph, Ontario, and no tailor (裁缝) shop was open.

Jo Du didn't want to marry Earl Lee with pins (别针) in the back of her dress. But no one in the wedding party knew how to make the repair.

The best man knocked on a neighbor's door to ask David Hobson if he might have a pair of scissors they could borrow. Mr. Hobson said, “I've got better than tools. I've got a tailor.”

David Hobson had a family of Syrian refugees (难民) living in his home for a few days: a mother, father, and 3 children.

The father of the Syrian family was Ibrahim Halil Dudu. He was a tailor in Syria for 28 years, and as soon as he saw the dress, Ibrahim Dudu got out his sewing (缝) tools and set to work.

“He really sewed her wedding dress back onto her,” Lindsay Coulter, the wedding photographer, told CTV News. “Everyone was so thankful. They said thank you a million times.”

“Every weekend I take photos of people on the happiest days of their lives, and today one man who has seen some of the worst things our world has to offer came to help,”said Lindsay Coulter, who posted photos and wrote on her Facebook page.

“I was so excited and so happy,” Ibrahim Halil Dudu said through a translator.“I like to help Canadian people from my heart.”

Earl Lee called the tailor's skillful repair, an “unbelievable act of kindness”from a“complete stranger who had only stepped foot in this country days ago.”

1. What was a big problem for Jo Du?

A．It was not easy for her to find some pins.

B．Her wedding dress had to be repaired soon.

C．She didn't know where to buy a new zipper.

D．There was something wrong with her scissors.

2. How did Hobson help Jo Du?

A．He introduced a tailor to her.

B．He lent a pair of scissors to her.

C．He helped her find the best man.

D．He helped organize her wedding.

3. Who solved Jo Du's problem in the end?

A．Earl Lee.

B．David Hobson.

C．Ibrahim Dudu.

D．Lindsay Coulter.

4. What can we infer about Lindsay Coulter?

A．She worked as a translator.

B．She felt sorry for the tailor.

C．She was a refugee from Syria.

D．She was a news reporter.

10 . I have been receiving so much kindness. It was difficult for an independent girl like me to accept it at first. At times, my financial situation is not the best. But with that comes a great lesson in appreciation, budgeting, and deciding what is and what isn't important.

A few times I've had to put off or even give up things. Because of my scarcity on money, I had to give up a keep fit exercise, which is something I like to treat myself regularly. When my coach Lisa heard about this, she offered me training at a highly discounted price. At first this made me very uncomfortable. I feared that she would wrongly think that I was going to bargain (砍价) and of course I wasn't. ; Instead, I was just being honest about my situation being short of money. I finally accepted her offer, remembering that I deserve kindness, too.

Another time, I noticed a friend of mine selling his old exercise bike, which was perfect for me, as I was looking to replace my broken one. {I told him that I would take it when I had the money, but then life got in the way. When I finally got the time to pick it up, I realized my financial shortcomings again, I asked him if he could hold onto it for one more week, as then I'd have the funds again. He was happy to do this, but instead he insisted on offering me the bike as a gift. Another opportunity presents itself to teach me how to receive with dignity(尊严).

I continue to slowly learn how to accept the kindness from others. In fact, the relationship between giving and receiving is closely linked. When you accept the kindness from others with joy, they will feel happy, too.

1. How did the author feel at first when she received kindness from others?

A．Happy.

B．Unfair.

C．Proud.

D．Uncomfortable.

2. What does the underlined word “scarcity" in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Request.

B．Independence.

C．Principle.

D．Lack.

3. What was the author afraid of when Lisa did her a favor?

A．Being punished.	B．Being misunderstood.
C．Accepting her coach's strict training.	D．Giving away the secret of her being short of money.

4. How did the author get the second-hand exercise bike?

A．She paid much money for it.	B．She got it for free.
C．She bought it from her coach.	D．She borrowed it from her friend.