1 . Gong Bao Chicken was originally a family dish of Ding Baozhen, an official of the Qing Dynasty. Over the years, it has become one of the most popular dishes in Chinese restaurants all over the world.

It’s hard for people to refuse the delicious dish. What’s more, it is easy to make. So, why not pick up some chicken and try this recipe out?

RECIPE

Ingredients

chicken breast.................................................300g

roasted peanuts.................................................50g

small pieces of dried tofu.................................50g

cooking oil...............................................2 spoons

dried chillies..................................................5 or 6

spring onions...........................................a handful

soy sauce...............................................1 teaspoon

vinegar...................................................1 teaspoon

sugar......................................................2 teaspoon

salt.........................................................1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Heat the oil over a high heat.

2. When the oil is hot, add the chillies and stir them for about 30 seconds.

3. Add the spring onions and stir them for about 30 seconds.

4. Add the chicken and cook it through.

5. Add the soy sauce, vinegar and sugar.

6. Add the peanuts and dried tofu and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.

7. Add some salt and serve.

1. According to the recipe, if you want to cook 600g of chicken, you need ________ of sugar.

A．1 teaspoon

B．2 teaspoons

C．4 teaspoons

D．6 teaspoons

2. From the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．Heat the oil over a low heat.	B．Add the chillies before the oil is hot.
C．Cook the dish for about 1 to 2 minutes.	D．Add some salt after cooking the dried tofu.

3. You may read this passage in a ________.

A．novel

B．report

C．magazine

D．guidebook

4. What is the origin of Gong Bao Chicken?

A．Gong Bao Chicken was originally a family dish of Wan Baolu, an official of the Qing Dynasty.

B．It has become one of the most popular dishes in Chinese restaurants all over the world.

C．Gong Bao Chicken was originally a family dish of Ding Baozhen, an official of the Qing Dynasty.

D．It’s hard for people to refuse the delicious dish.

5. What are the two main parts of a recipe?

A．Ingredients and instructions.	B．Chicken breast and roasted peanuts.
C．Cooking oil and dried chillies.	D．Some salt and serve.

2 . The outdoor store has a wide       of camping equipment to choose from, including tents, sleeping bags, cooking stoves, and hiking gear.

A．series

B．resource

C．section

D．range

3 . Michael was just 14 weeks old when he suddenly suffered from heart failure at his parents’ home in Bristol, England back in March 2021. _________, doctors managed to save the baby and he _________ the heart attack. Michael’s mother Emma managed to capture the heart-warming _________ when Michael woke up from the coma (昏迷) and smiled at his father. The baby woke up from a five day coma.

Now, the _________ has helped to finance the _________ that will save his life. “To be _________, it’s got to be the happiest moment of my life. We feel so _________ him,” Emma said. Michael’s parents were then told that the boy’s best chance of survival was to get the tumour (肿瘤) _________ at Boston Children’s Hospital. Since the condition is so rare, no one in the United Kingdom can _________ the surgery. So, the Labuschagnes set up a GoFundMe page to finance their son’s operation. After Michael’s heart-melting smile __________ the Internet, the campaign reached its original __________ and raised more than $253,000 for his care.

“We really don’t know how we can thank you all. This has lifted a big __________ from our family, and we can ask the doctors to __________ Michael as early as possible!” she added. “We have stopped actively fundraising (募捐) __________ we have reached our target. Any additional donations after all of Michael’s cost have been __________ will be donated to another family in a similar situation.”

1.

A．Frequently

B．Occasionally

C．Fortunately

D．Slightly

2.

A．struck

B．stressed

C．supported

D．survived

3.

A．moment

B．word

C．gift

D．donation

4.

A．speech

B．picture

C．article

D．advertisement

5.

A．construction

B．match

C．deal

D．treatment

6.

A．honest

B．independent

C．cautious

D．active

7.

A．tired of

B．familiar with

C．strict with

D．proud of

8.

A．damaged

B．removed

C．broken

D．blocked

9.

A．conduct

B．describe

C．control

D．affect

10.

A．fixed

B．assisted

C．hit

D．attacked

11.

A．design

B．value

C．order

D．goal

12.

A．requirement

B．doubt

C．weight

D．pile

13.

A．operate on

B．see off

C．end up with

D．take advantage of

14.

A．even if

B．now that

C．in case

D．as though

15.

A．saved

B．reduced

C．increased

D．covered

4 . World’s Greatest Places

Want to see the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. Some places are a window on the past. Others look out on the future. Together, they represent the range of beauty and culture on our planet, from wildlife and other natural wonders to incredible human-made structures. Get ready for an adventure!

I sland Living

Dominica is called the Caribbean’s nature island for its waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanoes. Visitors can hike trails and kayak along the coastline. And the island is eco-friendly. There’s a new resort that’s fully powered by sun and wind.

Family Fun

Phuket, Thailand, is known for its beaches. But there’s a new theme park called Carnival Magic, which re-creates traditional festivals. Look at the fireworks! At the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, visitors can feed the animals. Local shops offer ice cream made with coconut milk.

City Central

In 2022, Vienna was named the world’s most livable city. Austria’s capital has more than a thousand miles of bike paths, and green spaces cover half of its area. There’s plenty to do indoors, too. The Belvedere Museum just celebrated its 300th birthday.

Rain On

This is the new visitor center at El Yunque, a rainforest in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest Service, and is famous for its biodiversity. Puerto Rico is home to more than 240 plant species and 18 native bird species. You can spot many of them in the park.

1. What do visitors probably do in Austria’s capital?

A．Go cycling.

B．Feed the animals.

C．Hike trails.

D．Enjoy the fireworks.

2. Which place is attractive to the tropical rainforest lovers?

A．Phuket.

B．Dominica.

C．El Yunque.

D．Vienna.

3. Who are these mentioned places intended for?

A．Adults.

B．Kids.

C．Elders.

D．Editors.

5 . My friends and I sometimes ________whether or not there is life on other planet.

A．debate

B．select

C．award

D．intend

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did Jack usually do while he walked?

A．He closed his eyes.

B．He picked up trash.

C．He thought about something.

2. What did Jack find on the ground?

A．A coin.

B．Candy.

C．A bug.

3. What did Jack do in the end?

A．He brought the object with him.

B．He gave the object to someone.

C．He left the object on the ground.

4. Who would most likely discover the same thing as Jack?

A．His teacher.

B．His classmate.

C．A homeless person.

7 . I think the shipping company and the insurance company should be responsible for this loss.

A．对……失望

B．对……生气

C．对……负责

D．对……好奇

8 . A solution to a problem or difficult situation is a way of dealing with it so that the difficulty is removed.

A．方向

B．关键

C．想法

D．解决办法

9 . Most parents are worried the first time they catch their kids out in a lie. According to child and teen psychiatrist Gayani DeSilva, lying can actually be a sign of healthy development in young children. “Kids lie for many reasons, and much of it is normal,” DeSilva says. “People are not born with the knowledge of communicating with others and getting their needs met. They’ll experiment with different communication styles and techniques until they find the ones that work best for them. Lying is one of those techniques.”

As kids get older, they become more aware of how their actions affect others, and many will lie less frequently. In spite of this, parents still need to lead their kids to form a habit of not lying. According to DeSilva, when children lie, look at them directly and ask what they need. After they tell you, gently remind them that telling you directly will be more effective than lying.

It’s also a good idea to model the behavior you want to see in your kids. In other words, don’t lie to your children. This will set you and your children on a course of open communication and trust.

In some cases, lying is a sign of a deeper issue. A child who is neglected will lie more than a child who has attentive and responsive parents. He’s not sure whether he’s loved. He may lie to please others. The same goes for a child who has experienced something unpleasant. He may lie to try to hide his shame, avoid admitting his needs, or to control his surroundings to ensure his safety.

By paying attention to the reasons behind a lie, parents can figure out what need to be done. For example, while Jack might lie about completing his homework in order to play video games, he also might be trying to avoid negative feelings connected with school work, and this is just where parents should start, says therapist Gideon Javna.

1. What can be inferred about lying from DeSilva’s words?

A．It has certain benefits for the healthy growth of kids.

B．It shows the understanding between kids and parents.

C．It can be an effective means of communication for kids.

D．It is so common for kids that parents can completely ignore it.

2. How can parents get their children to tell the truth?

A．By pretending to trust them at first.

B．By encouraging them to admit their needs.

C．By telling them directly the harm of lying.

D．By punishing them for their lying in a safe way.

3. The author mentioned the two kids in Paragraph 4 to show _____________.

A．It’s common for children to lie

B．It’s important to be a generous parent

C．lying can damage family relationships

D．lying is a reflection of one’s mental trouble

4. What should Jack’s parents do according to Javna?

A．Ask him to avoid playing video games.

B．Turn his attention to other positive things.

C．Give him a second chance to finish homework.

D．Listen to and help solve his problem related to school work.

10 . How I Study English

I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. So they can’t learn it well. But English is very easy for me. I’m good at it. I’m very glad to tell you something about how I study English.

First, I think an interest(爱好) in English is very important. When I was in Grade One, we had a new subject—English. It was fresh for me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark. How happy I was! After that, I learned English harder and harder. Our English teacher often teaches us English songs, the songs sound nice. I often think how interesting English is!

Second, I think English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: Listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary(词汇). Then practice again and again, never be tired. And I also have a good habit: Asking whenever(不论何时) I have a question, I must make it clear by asking our English teacher. How happy I am when I understand!

Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. From these I know English is not only interesting, but also useful. They help me understand a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well.

And I also do some exercises from our class magazines, and I often write English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine.

Now I have learned English for more than two years. I always keep the first position in our school. From these words, I hope every student can learn English well.

1. Why do some students often “have a headache”?

A．Because they are easy to catch cold.	B．Because it’s often very cold.
C．Because they think English is easy.	D．Because they don’t think English is easy.

2. The writer tells us that we should be         in English if we want to learn it well.

A．bored	B．interested
C．surprised	D．strict

3. The sentence “I got a very good mark” means “        ”.

A．I got a good way

B．I had a good idea

C．I did badly in the exam

D．I did well in the exam

4. The writer thinks English is interesting because        .

A．English is full of stories

B．English is full of jokes

C．his teacher often teaches them nice English songs

D．of nothing