1 . 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.

2 . My father gave me some advice which helped______（加强）my resolve to stop smoking. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

3 . Some scientists, like George Hambley, who are______（反对）to this view and believe that we should not worry about high levels of CO₂ in the air. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

4 . With so many different forms of poetry to choose from, students may______（最终）want to write poems of their own. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

5 . Because the girl failed in the exam again and again, she was suffering from a complete______（缺乏）of confidence. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

6 . You have three layers of skin which act as a barrier against disease,______（毒物）and the sun’s harmful rays. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

7 . It is      that the industrial cities of the nineteenth century in England do not attract visitors.

A．a pity	B．the pity
C．pity	D．pities

8 . Here in Britain we have a long tradition of camping out, so we’ve rounded up the four campsites in the UK.

Trwyn Yr Wyjfa, Snowdonia

In the shadow of Conwy Mountain, this campsite is all about the views. Wide views including Anglesey, the Great Orme, and the peaks of Snowdonia. are guaranteed. The site's location means there is no shortage of outstanding walks if you want to head for the hills, while the sea beach is only minutes away. At the site itself, plentiful facilities, including wifi and a separate field for ball games, ensure fun for all.

Price per night: £5 per adult, £2.50 per child

Deepdale Farm, Norfolk

This friendly, well-proportioned（匀称的)site discovers the riches of North Norfolk's coastline. Easy access to the North Norfolk coastal path and on-site bike enable easy exploration of nearby villages. Deepdale is also at the heart of England s best birding area, with the RSPB Reserve just down the road.

Price per night：£3 per person

Eigg Organics. Cleadale. Isle of Eigg

J.R.R. Tolkien, a great English writer, used to holiday on Eigg, admiring Cleadale's beautiful views over the ocean towards the Isle of Rum and Outer Hebrides from the campsite. This impressive campsite is everything that’s good about traditional camping: remote wilderness and golden sunsets.

Price per night: £6 per adult, children are free

Piel Island, Cumbria

On a fifty-acre island alongside a ruined castle» it just might be accessible via a small ferry(渡口)from Roa Island, where you might be lucky enough to spot some seals，and camping on Piel Island is low-key but high-spirited. Days can be spent wandering the unspoilt coastline, on fishing trips.

Price per night：£4 per adult, £2 per child

1. What can you do in Trwyn Yr Wylfa?

A．Visit a ruined castle.	B．Climb the hills.
C．Cycle to nearby villages.	D．Enjoy the views of Cleadale.

2. Which campsite will cost least for two adults and one child to stay for one night?

A．Piel Island.	B．Eigg Organics.
C．Deepdale Farm.	D．Trwyn Yr Wylfa.

3. Which campsite is free of charge for kids?

A．Eigg Organics.	B．Deepdale Farm.
C．Piel Island.	D．Trwyn Yr Wylfa.

4. What can we know about J. R. R. Tolkien?

A．He was born in Eigg.

B．He enjoyed the scenery of Cleadale.

C．His works were about Eigg.

D．His hobby was camping.

5. What is special about Piel Island?

A．There is a field for ball games.

B．There are on-site bikes.

C．There is a birding area.

D．There is a ruined castle.

9 . You must be _________（积极的）about learning English and believe that you can do it. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

10 . I passed a man on the way home from work one night a few years ago. He was walking staggeringly(蹒跚)along the road. I _______ wondering whether to stop and give him a _______ ，at least down to a safer part of the road. Then the car behind me overtook me and I lost the courage to stop there as the road was so _______ .

I couldn’t be sure but he appeared to be quite _______ . A truck turned _______ to avoid him at one point—he didn’t appear to _______ .

I pulled into a lay-by(停车带)，a little way down the road，waiting for him to reach my car. He’d probably decline my _______ of a lift，or smell really bad or…a number of things _______my head while I waited.

Five minutes went by and I sat on. He approached my car. My windows were_______down，and I asked him if he wanted a lift. He indicated that he was going to the next town，just out of my way，but not far enough to put me to________. So in he got.

“Sorry，I'm really drunk. I've been at a funeral(葬礼). I'm Ryan. ”and he gave me his hand. I drove and we talked. He told me he’d just buried his uncle. He called me brother and offered me his cool sunglasses as ________ . I refused and said the joy was in the________ .

Three times along the way he told me，“ Whatever we put out there comes back to us. Something good will come to you for picking me up. ”

I________him at the next crossroad. We shook ________ and said goodbye to each other. I felt as if I’d been ________ somehow. I think I have been.

1.

A．sped up

B．went off

C．slowed down

D．turned away

2.

A．message

B．signal

C．note

D．lift

3.

A．busy

B．smooth

C．secure

D．convenient

4.

A．1ost

B．injured

C．drunk

D．defeated

5.

A．slowly

B．sharply

C．slightly

D．aimlessly

6.

A．care

B．argue

C．explain

D．oppose

7.

A．order

B．request

C．offer

D．reason

8.

A．took in

B．turned out

C．brought about

D．went through

9.

A．rolled

B．knocked

C．pushed

D．dragged

10.

A．trouble

B．anxiety

C．pain

D．embarrassment

11.

A．trade

B．payment

C．response

D．property

12.

A．changing

B．giving

C．receiving

D．demanding

13.

A．dropped

B．passed

C．declined

D．missed

14.

A．shoulders

B．arms

C．legs

D．hands

15.

A．supported

B．blessed

C．encouraged

D．reminded