1 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.

Yellow Hostel

If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.

Hostel Alessandro Palace

If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.

Youth Station Hostel

If you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.

1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?

A．Comfort.	B．Security.
C．Price.	D．Location.

2. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?

A．Yellow Hostel.	B．Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C．Youth Station Hostel.	D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.

3. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?

A．It gets noisy at night.	B．Its staff is too talkative.
C．It charges for Wi-Fi.	D．It’s inconveniently located.

2 . There’s no doubt that football is the global sport. Though basketball, tennis, and other sports are popular too, nothing comes close to football. Being played in every country in the world, football provides dozens of superstars. The numbers are greater when compared to any other sport, and this drives the popularity of football up. Have you ever wondered when the sport started and became popular?

Football has its origin (起源) in China and has a history of more than 2,000 years. However, modern football originally appeared in Britain in the 19th century. Folk football matches had been played before in many cities and towns, but never on a professional level.

Football became a winter sport game played in different schools. The rules were carried out by each school, and this made it difficult for players to play an official game with each other. It all changed in 1849 at the University of Cambridge that invented a set of standard rules known as the Cambridge rules of football. From that moment, a new star sport was born.

By the early 20th century, football had spread all across Europe. In 1904, FIFA was set up. There are seven original members, including France, Denmark and Spain, FIFA became the governing body for many associations in Europe.

England’s international success improved the popularity of the sport in the country. The league (联赛) in Britain was set up in 1992. From the 1990s, it became a truly impressive piece of football organization, becoming the world’s top football league in the process.

Football is obviously the most popular sport in the world. It is impossible for any other sport to take its place, especially with leagues spending billions of pounds every year to stay in the focus.

1. What is the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 1?

A．To describe the level of football.

B．To introduce the topic of the text.

C．To debate the main idea of the text.

D．To introduce famous football leagues.

2. Where did modern football first start?

A．In China.	B．In France.
C．In Britain.	D．In Spain.

3. Why was it difficult to play an official game before 1849?

A．The rules always changed.

B．There were no common rules.

C．The season made players hard to win.

D．Officials made players misunderstand the rules.

4. How is the text mainly developed?

A．By time order.	B．By space order.
C．By listing numbers.	D．By giving examples.

3 . It is never too late to develop great study habits. However, starting making some changes is hard. Even if you want to do well enough in school and improve your grades, you’re probably having trouble getting started in the first place!     1    .

Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Make a schedule of your time. Then decide on good, regular time for studying.     2    , but it will make you more aware of how you spend your time.

Find a good place to study. Choose one place for your study area. It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable and quiet. When you begin to work, you should be able to concentrate on the subject.

Skim before you read.     3    . As you preview the material, you get some idea of the passage and how it is organized.

    4    . Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later. Taking notes helps you remember what the teacher says.

Develop a good attitude to tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.     5    . Tests provide grades, but they also let you know that you need to spend more time studying.

There are other skills that might help you with your study. Share with your classmates some of the skills you have found to be helpful.

A．Study regularly

B．Make good use of your time in class

C．There are several ways that can help you

D．Develop a positive attitude by setting realistic goals

E．This weekly schedule may not solve all of your problems

F．The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t worry too much about a test

G．This means looking over a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully

4 . How to Introduce Yourself in Class

Introducing yourself to a class, whether you are the student or the teacher, can feel frightening.     1    

Stand up when it's your turn to introduce yourself.

This will make you appear more confident.     2    It may feel awkward to stand up, but your introduction will be over more quickly than you think.

Smile when you speak.

Even if you are super nervous, smiling will make your voice sound calmer and will help you mask that nervousness.    3    

Speak with confidence.

You want everyone to be able to hear you, so when you introduce yourself, do so in a clear, loud voice.     4    

Give your name first.

It's helpful to give your first name, pause, and then give your first and last name, like “Hello, my name is June, June Thompson.” The repetition makes it more likely that others will remember your name.

    5    

If you are involved in sports or have pets or like to travel, the end of your introduction is a good place to give this information. You could say something like, “When I'm not studying, I like to train for and run in half-marathons.” This gives your classmates and teacher a memorable activity to tie to your name.

A．Share information about your family.

B．Here are some suggestions that can help.

C．Don't be shy or stare down at the ground.

D．That's because you are nervous before strangers.

E．Offer personal details, like hobbies or interests you have.

F．This will also help you speak more clearly than if you were to stay seated.

G．It also shows your classmates and your teacher that you are friendly and approachable.

5 . Have you tried to run or walk for exercise and then given up? If you answered yes, you should try a new kind of exercise: aquatic (水中的) exercise. Aquatic exercise is like exercise on land, but you do it in a swimming pool. More and more people are trying aquatic exercise now.

Aquatic exercise feels easier than exercising on land. Why? You weigh about 90% less in the pool. It is better for your knees than running or walking. Water is about 1,000 times thicker and heavier than air. To move through the water, your body has to work four times as hard. As a result, you can burn more calories (卡路里).

In fact, most people say they feel more relaxed in the water. They stop thinking about the things that make them worried. They feel in control of their bodies. The cool, quiet environment makes them feel good.

But what if you are afraid of the water? No problem! There is nothing to worry about. Aquatic exercise is safe and easy to learn. It doesn’t require any special skills. You don’t even need to know how to swim. Aquatic exercise is for everyone.

1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Difference between air and water.

B．Weight change of one’s body.

C．The advantages of aquatic exercise.

D．The ways to do aquatic exercise.

2. What do most people think of aquatic exercise?

A．Relaxing.	B．Worrying.
C．Challenging.	D．Boring.

3. According to the passage, aquatic exercise is _________.

A．done in groups	B．fit for everyone
C．difficult to learn	D．done with special skills

4. In which part of a magazine can we read the passage?

A．Culture.	B．Health.
C．Nature.	D．Travel.

6 . ——You didn’t watch the film last night, _________?
——_________, but I missed the beginning.

A．did I; Yes, I did	B．did you; No, I didn’t
C．did you; Yes, I did	D．did I; No, I didn’t

7 . A Happy Birthday for All

For her ninth birthday, Mary asked for some unusual birthday gifts such as soap, schoolbags and Towels. But Mary didn’t want these _________ for herself. She wanted to give them to other people.

At school, Mary’s teacher _________ her students, “You can’t always be self-centered. You have to _________ others.” Mary’s classmates had helped to _________ supplies for a school in Africa. But Mary wanted to do more. With help from _________ parents, Mary researched local charities(慈善机构)and _________ a shelter(庇护所)that helps women and children in need.

After finding out what supplies the shelter _________ , Mary included a list with each party invitation. Mary’s friends brought shelter supplies to her _________ party. Those who couldn’t come to her birthday party _________ gave gifts. She had so many gifts that they __________ her family’s truck! “It was like we were going on vacation.” Mary said with a __________ . She said it was fun to watch the pile of donations(捐赠物) __________ . Mary collected $650 in cash donations and more than $1,000 worth of __________ for the shelter in the end. __________ Mary went with her parents to send the supplies to the shelter, people there __________ her with another birthday party. They had __________ a cake for her and gave her a __________ signed(签名)by everyone there.

Mary hopes other children will hear about her __________ birthday and choose their own charity to support. “I felt really __________ when I did it,” she said. “You’re not just giving them something; you’re __________ them with their whole life.”

1.

A．books

B．bikes

C．toys

D．gifts

2.

A．knew

B．liked

C．taught

D．punished

3.

A．look for

B．laugh at

C．think of

D．keep off

4.

A．return

B．collect

C．destroy

D．refuse

5.

A．my

B．her

C．your

D．our

6.

A．found

B．missed

C．left

D．closed

7.

A．wasted

B．exchanged

C．discovered

D．needed

8.

A．graduation

B．dress

C．birthday

D．office

9.

A．seldom

B．still

C．perhaps

D．never

10.

A．cleaned

B．repaired

C．stopped

D．filled

11.

A．smile

B．pity

C．sigh

D．lie

12.

A．remain

B．increase

C．drop

D．burn

13.

A．robots

B．supplies

C．armchairs

D．paintings

14.

A．When

B．Before

C．Until

D．Since

15.

A．frightened

B．worried

C．surprised

D．remembered

16.

A．made

B．sold

C．lent

D．touched

17.

A．watch

B．ticket

C．card

D．menu

18.

A．unhappy

B．forgotten

C．common

D．special

19.

A．good

B．bored

C．afraid

D．hungry

20.

A．asking

B．calling

C．visiting

D．helping

8 . The Chong Yang Festival has a history of over 2,000 years. It comes on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, so it is called the Double Ninth Festival.

There are many kinds of activities on the Chong Yang Festival. It is a time when it’s getting cold, so Chinese people make the festival a time for sending winter clothes for the dead family members. Because autumn has a clear sky and fresh air, it is a very good time to climb a mountain. Climbing a mountain has been the tradition of the Chong Yang Festival since the Western Han Dynasty. Also, it is good for our health. On the Chong Yang Festival, people also eat Chong Yang cakes, enjoy chrysanthemum(菊花) flowers, and drink chrysanthemum wine.

Today, the Chong Yang Festival has got its new meaning —a day for showing respect to the old. On the festival day, people show their respect, care and love to old people, and they also do lots of things to help the old. Many parks, communities and organizations plan the activities for old people, such as an autumn trip, singing songs or sending presents to them. We hope the old are happy and stay healthy by taking part in these activities. Many young people accompany(陪伴) the old on outings, or make some delicious food for them.

1. The Chong Yang Festival has a history of __________.

A．about one month

B．about nine months

C．over 3,000 years

D．over 2,000 years

2. Which of the following do people do on the Chong Yang Festival?

A．Make wine.

B．Plant flowers.

C．Send clothes to the poor.

D．Eat Chong Yang cakes.

3. Why do people climb a mountain on the Chong Yang Festival?

A．Because it is a way to remember the dead.

B．Because it’s a time when the weather is getting cold.

C．Because it’s a good time to climb a mountain.

D．Because it is a tradition from the Western Han Dynasty.

4. What is the new meaning of the Chong Yang Festival?

A．To go outing.

B．To show respect to the old.

C．To plan activities for young people.

D．To eat delicious food.

9 . Matter is anything ______.

A．that take up space and have weight	B．which take up space and have weight
C．that takes up space and has weight	D．those take up space and have weight

10 . I knew that my first day of senior high school would be challenging. I was _______ that I would spend my first day in senior high school.

On Monday I was _______ for my first day of senior high school. My backpack was _______ with materials I needed, such as pencils, notebooks and so on. I hoped the first day of senior high school would go _______. Finally the first day of school _______. As I walked into the classroom, I saw my first class was _______. I didn’t do well in math. Doing math at first in the morning could be _______. I was surprised at what the math teacher said, “_______ wherever you’d like. There are no fixed seats in math class.” My math teacher was _______ very nice, and I like her from the start. My next class was English. My English teacher was Ms Popstar. She was so knowledgeable that we ________ her. After lunch I had a biology class, I figured the day was closing out and I didn’t feel too ________ about senior high school.

I knew this year was going to be a ________ because I started to realize that I was growing up to be an adult. I would ________ my classes. There were many fun and unknown things for me to ________ in senior high school. I ________ some new friends and new teachers that were so nice and welcoming on the first day.

1.

A．careless

B．nervous

C．annoyed

D．amazed

2.

A．preparing

B．looking

C．asking

D．calling

3.

A．satisfied

B．disappointed

C．impressed

D．filled

4.

A．suitable

B．advanced

C．perfect

D．expert

5.

A．passed

B．missed

C．improved

D．arrived

6.

A．Chinese

B．math

C．PE

D．physics

7.

A．tiring

B．doubtful

C．unique

D．informal

8.

A．Stand

B．Leave

C．Sit

D．Play

9.

A．actually

B．secretly

C．officially

D．partly

10.

A．tested

B．cheated

C．admired

D．helped

11.

A．strange

B．dangerous

C．wonderful

D．bad

12.

A．job

B．change

C．plan

D．goal

13.

A．give up

B．concentrate on

C．believe in

D．carry out

14.

A．recommend

B．exchange

C．explore

D．support

15.

A．met

B．recognised

C．tracked

D．greeted