A.is | B.he | C.worried | D.Jim |
A.Some of the students | B.in the school | C.want | D.to go swimming |
A.They | B.use | C.the family | D.name |
4 . I deliver (派送) meals on wheels every Friday. A week ago, I had the pleasure of
Having heard
She was so
Just being able to help her in her time of
A.respecting | B.helping | C.saving | D.imaging |
A.weak | B.poor | C.dirty | D.wise |
A.shocked | B.angry | C.shy | D.worried |
A.changed | B.repaired | C.broken | D.lost |
A.for | B.or | C.so | D.but |
A.regretted | B.planned | C.remembered | D.agreed |
A.tired | B.curious | C.disappointed | D.patient |
A.her | B.my | C.his | D.your |
A.suddenly | B.finally | C.generally | D.immediately |
A.discovered | B.fixed | C.sent | D.protected |
A.money | B.request | C.suggestion | D.name |
A.leave | B.report | C.call | D.return |
A.lucky | B.grateful | C.polite | D.proud |
A.hugging | B.paying | C.visiting | D.inviting |
A.factory | B.hospital | C.phone company | D.police station |
A.appearing | B.shaking | C.rolling | D.running |
A.fine | B.safe | C.awake | D.free |
A.hunger | B.danger | C.need | D.service |
A.humor | B.love | C.truth | D.advice |
A.knowledge | B.trust | C.courage | D.effort |
5 . Los Angeles may be the most car-heavy city on the planet, with 1.8 cars for every person. People there spend lots of time in traffic jams (阻塞).
Now imagine that every Sunday, main roads in the city were closed to cars and people were invited to wander (闲逛) around the streets. It may sound impossible. But a small group of activists(积极分子) called CicLAvia (洛杉矶自行车日嘉年华)wants to make this car-free day come true.
“Air Pollution is terrible and more and more children are becoming overweight,” said Jonathan Parfrey, a member of CicLAvia. “But building new parks for people to get out of their cars and exercise can be much too expensive. So we want to create public space by using our roads.”
This idea isn’t new. It got its start in the Colombian City of Bogotá 30 years ago. Bogotá is a city with heavy traffic and air pollution. Every Sunday main streets are shut down to cars in Bogotá. CicLAvia wants to follow that success in Los Angeles.
Although it may seem like a great challenge in such a city, the members of CicLAvia feel hopeful about it. They are taking steps to make it happen. And a charity(慈善机构) group has agreed to provide $20,000 to help this event. And the event may happen this year.
1. Why are there so many traffic jams in Los Angeles?A.Because people there often break the traffic rules. |
B.Because there aren’t enough roads in the city. |
C.Because the roads there are not wide enough. |
D.Because there are too many cars in the city. |
A.Main roads will be closed to cars on Sundays. |
B.People there will spend more time in traffic jams. |
C.More parks will be built to encourage people to exercise. |
D.Air pollution will become more and more serious. |
A.It’s a small city. | B.It’s a quiet city. |
C.It’s a crowded city. | D.It’s a clean city. |
A.停业 | B.关闭 | C.倒闭 | D.闭嘴 |
6 . Advice on how to help you beat (战胜) test stress(压力)
Studying for your tests at school can sometimes make you feel a bit stressed or worried, so we’ve put together some top advice to help you feel calmer and more confident.
Don’t compare yourself to your friends. Everyone learns things differently and some people find things easier than others. Choose a revision (复习) plan that works best for you. If your friends are different, then that’s fine.
If you are feeling stressed, talk to someone. It could be a friend, a teacher or your family. Don’t feel like you’re letting people down by admitting you are feeling stressed.
Try to take regular breaks during your revision. Taking your mind off things will help give your brain time to deal with all the information you are learning.
Doing exercise really helps! Whether you are playing football, going for a walk or a run, dancing, or even just riding your bike, exercise can really help to take your mind off things.
A.Get plenty of sleep. |
B.Look after your body. |
C.You could even bring a friend to talk about the exam. |
D.They will be happy you shared your feelings with them. |
E.So switch off your phone or get a drink from the kitchen. |
F.It could help you stay focused (集中精力的) and give you more energy. |
G.What works well for one person might not work well for another. |
7 . Please Take my Children to Work Day(PTCW Day) first began as a holiday for hard-working and tired stay-at-home mothers to take a day off. Now, this day is fit for any parent. It was created in 2003 and is celebrated each year on June 25, but it isn't a public holiday. It encourages friends and family to take care of the children so that the stay-at-home parent can have some time to relax.
Kamehameha Day is held on June 11 each year. Kamehameha the Great was the monarch(君主) of Hawaii. He is famous and respected for establishing(建立) the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. Kamehameha Day is a public holiday in Hawaii, and this is a day off for people. School and most businesses are closed.
D-Day is celebrated in the U.S. to memorize the Normandy landings in France on June 6, 1944. On the day, American army and other Allied forces(盟军) fought hard and the World War Ⅱ(WWⅡ) in Europe was over soon. It is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 each year to honor the United States flag. On the same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday. Although Flag Day is a great celebration across the country, it is not a public holiday.
1. If you are a stay﹣at﹣home parent, what can you do to relax on PTCW Day?A.Take a day off. | B.Go to work earlier. |
C.Look after children. | D.Do some housework. |
A.PTCW Day. | B.Kamehameha Day. |
C.D﹣Day. | D.Flag Day. |
A.On June 6. | B.On June 11. |
C.On June 14. | D.On June 25. |
A.It is celebrated in France. | B.The WWⅡ ended before 1944. |
C.Businesses are closed for it. | D.The Normandy landings happened in 1944. |
8 . “Hey, Anna, do you want to play cards with us?” It was three o'clock in the morning. We were all tired but excited about the upcoming three-week trip to Europe without our parents. I was sitting on the ground with Savannah, a girl I met during the meetings we had when preparing for our trip. We were playing cards after Anna decided to join us.
There were 49 of us in me San Jose group, and we would meet up with two other groups in Los Angeles. Totally, we had 147 students and six leaders. The trip was tiring, busy but fun. We learned about different cultures, ate different foods, and met new people. We went to a total of seven different countries in Europe like England, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. We also had host families (寄宿家庭) in Germany where we spent three days. My host family was the most welcoming, and I also related to them well.
We had a great time in Europe and did not know that it was all coming to an end. We learned a lot about its history, like Henry the Eighth and all his six wives. This life-changing trip helped me open my eyes. It was a big lift for me as my wings had been broken over the years because my family situation was not good. My mom said this People to People Student Ambassador Program really changed me as a person, a sister, and as a daughter. I greatly appreciated the trip, because it helped change and add more colors to my life.
1. What can we learn about the children from Paragraph l?A.They were too excited to sleep. |
B.They played cards after a day’s visit. |
C.They were all from the same school. |
D.They were tired after the overseas trip. |
A.England. | B.Switzerland. | C.Germany. | D.The Netherlands. |
A.the author was injured during the trip |
B.the author benefited a lot from the trip |
C.the author’s mom went to Europe with her |
D.the author could hardly wait to return home |
A.A difficult decision | B.A life-changing journey |
C.A look at different cultures | D.A friendship that will never end |
9 . I was a stay-at-home mother and there never was enough money to go around. So on my mother's birthday, I had no money to
Sitting down to write a few words of good wishes got me to
My mother taught us to be good neighbors by
I put the cookies and the letter on the table in her kitchen. That evening, she called and
Two years later, she passed away. While cleaning out her house, I
But then I got my
It was the original birthday letter. I realized that the letter was the
A.accept | B.prepare | C.need | D.forget |
A.note | B.key | C.number | D.picture |
A.worry | B.doubt | C.cry | D.think |
A.heartfelt | B.mind-changing | C.interesting | D.fresh |
A.asked | B.taught | C.bought | D.required |
A.helping | B.watching | C.praising | D.inviting |
A.game | B.story | C.voice | D.list |
A.thanked | B.questioned | C.surprised | D.refused |
A.party | B.present | C.card | D.cookie |
A.went over | B.put up | C.came across | D.got into |
A.confused | B.excited | C.frightened | D.satisfied |
A.secret | B.place | C.answer | D.fun |
A.saw | B.moved | C.locked | D.opened |
A.dropped | B.noticed | C.chose | D.used |
A.most expensive | B.simplest | C.most meaningful | D.newest |
10 . Our words have the ability to build our loved ones up and guide our communication in the right direction.
Tell the truth gently(和缓地). It might feel like the right thing to hide the truth to avoid hurting your loved ones, but being dishonest breaks trust.
Respect each other's views. Is it more important to be “right” or protect your relationship? Remember there are a lot of “rights," depending on who you are talking to, so avoid getting caught up in right vs. wrong.
Be a good listener.
A.Think before you speak. |
B.Ask directly for what you want. |
C.Instead, learn to respect each other's differences. |
D.But sometimes they can have the opposite results. |
E.When someone is speaking to you, give them your attention. |
F.We practice and pass on healthy communication rules in our family. |
G.However, the truth should always be told in a gentle way and with love. |