1 . Last week, I participated in a spelling bee competition along with my friend, Emma. The competition began with a lot of
As I stood there, lost in my thoughts, past
With that in mind, I decided to help her. I reminded her of the correct
Although I had lost the race, I had
| A．excitement | B．tension | C．surprise | D．depression |
| A．competing | B．struggling | C．debating | D．heading |
| A．significant | B．creative | C．graceful | D．impressive |
| A．got bored | B．got away | C．got stuck | D．got tired |
| A．hardly | B．finally | C．immediately | D．extremely |
| A．encouragement | B．authority | C．inspiration | D．assistance |
| A．curious | B．confident | C．focused | D．concerned |
| A．affect | B．promise | C．reject | D．predict |
| A．spots | B．scenes | C．topics | D．virtues |
| A．high | B．down | C．up | D．out |
| A．friendship | B．competition | C．memory | D．effort |
| A．writing | B．meaning | C．pronunciation | D．spelling |
| A．chatted | B．paraded | C．clapped | D．greeted |
| A．appreciating | B．congratulating | C．protesting | D．promoting |
| A．gained | B．created | C．performed | D．reflected |
2 . A swimming pool is a wonderful addition to a home that the whole family is sure to enjoy! The luxury of being able to slip into a nice, cool pool on a hot summer day in the privacy of one’s backyard is well worth the cost! The swimming pool is a lot of fun, but it also presents some hazard! The following is a list of things you can do to make sure your family is protected and your pool is a safe space to enjoy!
Learn To Swim — Being unable to swim makes you an accident waiting to happen, be it at the pool, the beach, or around any body of water! Our advice for guests is to have all visiting children have a basic swimming test at the shallow end to judge their skills — if they don’t pass, then the deep end is strictly off limits to them, even with floatation (漂浮) aids since they can be dangerously unreliable!
Children Supervised — Any children under the age of ten should be actively supervised by a responsible and vigilant adult who knows how to swim! Children should always be kept in sight, and children under the age of five should always be within easy arm’s reach.
Sun Protection — The water is not the only potential hazard in a swimming pool, exposure to harmful UV rays can be compounded as they reflect off the water’s surface, and if no measures are taken can deliver a nasty sunburn that may even require a doctor’s care! Apply waterproof sunscreen to all exposed parts of the body. Don’t use water-resistant products, they don’t resist for very long, and can just make matters worse!
Swimming pools are a lot of fun, but it’s up to you to play it safe!
1. Why are swimming tests recommended for visiting children?| A．To ensure them to swim safe. | B．To help them learn to swim faster. |
| C．To make sure they enjoy swimming. | D．To keep them away from the deep end. |
| A．To stay indoors during the day. | B．To apply waterproof sunscreen. |
| C．To use water-resistant gloves. | D．To wear dark-colored swimming suits. |
| A．In a travel brochure. | B．In a school document. |
| C．In a swimming magazine. | D．In a science research paper. |
3 . Food safety is a problem in all places around the world. Therefore, the WHO released five simple rules for preparing food in a safe way.
People should use different equipment and tools for touching and preparing raw (生的) foods.
Key 3: Cook completely.People should cook eggs and meat especially carefully. These foods may carry more microorganisms (微生物) than other foods. Food like soup must be boiled for at least a minute to make it be cooked completely.
When people are finished with eating, they should keep the left food in a refrigerator below 5°C and shouldn't store it for too long. At room temperature, about 20°C, the amount of micro-organisms can increase very quickly. But temperatures above 60° C or below 5° C control the growth of microorganisms.
People should use safe water and choose fresh foods. Damaged or old food may develop harmful chemicals as it gets older.
| A．Separate raw and cooked. |
| B．Raw food should not touch prepared food. |
| C．This key tells about the importance of washing. |
| D．They call these rules the "Five Keys to Safer Food". |
| E．These five are golden rules for us to obey while cooking. |
| F．It is also important that people re-heat cooked food completely. |
| G．They cannot grow as quickly in a very hot or very cold environment. |
4 . A Sweet Soul
Hopie was a beautiful black and white dog. She was such a gentle soul. She was let out of the house in extreme heat and attacked by another dog. I tried to save her but it was too late. My heart breaks every day missing her.
Hopie used to follow me around the yard when I was mowing (割) the grass; even if it was hot. She’d take a break and go back in the shade for a while, but always felt like she had to stay near me and she’d come back and walk along behind me.
After I lost her I couldn’t even bear to go out and mow the grass. One day I finally realized I had better get out there and do it because it was looking like a field. As l walked along slowly thinking of her and missing her, a black and white dragonfly (蜻蜓) started following me and then flying in front of me. It finally landed on the handle of the mower right near my hands and just sat there looking at me. I said out loud, “Hopie, is that you?” and the dragonfly just sat there and continued to look straight at me.
I have not ever seen a dragonfly with those colors: black body, white eyes and black and white wings. I knew in my heart that it was my Hopie coming to tell me. She was still there watching over me and tears came to my eyes. 1 told her I loved her and she flew away up into the sky as free as she could be. I still miss her every day and every time I see a dragonfly, I think of her.
1. According to paragraph one, what happened to Hopie?| A．She was saved by the author. | B．She was killed by another dog. |
| C．She saved another dog’s life. | D．She was lost on a hot day. |
| A．To make us know his dog got used to hot weather. |
| B．To show us that he had a beautifully managed yard. |
| C．To tell us the sweet memories shared with Hopie. |
| D．To tell us how annoying it was to be followed by Hopie. |
| A．It was very hot out there in the yard. |
| B．He couldn’t help missing his dog, Hopie. |
| C．His yard had no grass at all. |
| D．There were so many annoying dragonflies. |
| A．The dragonfly behaved like his dog. |
| B．He was lacking in the common sense. |
| C．The dragonfly looked the same as Hopie. |
| D．How happy he was to see Hopie again. |
1. What did the speaker think of his last job?
| A．Boring. | B．difficult. | C．Rewarding. |
| A．At about 5:30. | B．At about 8:00 a.m. | C．At about 10: 00 a.m. |
| A．A gardener. | B．A cook. | C．A clerk. |
| A．He collects old books. | B．He plants small trees. | C．He drives to the country. |
1. How long has the girl played the piano?
| A．For about three years. |
| B．For about thirteen years. |
| C．For about sixteen years. |
| A．Grade 3. | B．Grade 4. | C．Grade 8. |
| A．Why the girl is interested in playing the piano. |
| B．How the girl prepares for her piano tests. |
| C．What the girl does in her spare time. |
1. What did the man do in the computer lab?
| A．He bought some books online. |
| B．He got an e-mall address. |
| C．He played video games. |
| A．The book store. | B．The language lab. | C．The activities center |
1. Where did the woman stay?
| A．In a hotel. | B．In a farmer’s house. | C．In a tent. |
| A．Sunny. | B．Rainy. | C．Cloudy. |
| Prepare (准备) breakfast Monday to Wednesday: Mrs. Smith Thursday and Friday: Mr. Smith Saturday: Sam & Bob Sunday: Linda | Help in the kitchen Mrs. Smith cooks dinners. Mr. Smith does the dishes. Sam sets the table. Bob clears the table. Linda cleans the kitchen. |
| Tidy the living room Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Mrs. Smith and Linda The other days: Mr. Smith and the boys. ●The kids clean their rooms every Thursday and Sunday. ●The kids take out the rubbish in turn (轮流). | |
1. When does Linda prepare breakfast?
| A．On Monday. | B．On Friday. | C．On Saturday. | D．On Sunday. |
| A．He cleans the kitchen. | B．He does the dishes. |
| C．He clears the table. | D．He cooks dinners. |
| A．Once a week. | B．Three times a week. |
| C．Twice a week. | D．Three times a month. |
10 . All students have bad times. What do they usually do when they get into trouble?
My mom is like my friend. I talk about everything to her. Whenever I have some trouble, I can get good advice from her. I have another good friend — my diary. It knows all my secrets. Talking with my two friends always makes me feel better.
—— Linda
Laughing helps me when I’m upset. I usually watch funny movies and TV shows. I also love spending my hard time with my best friend Dave. He is humorous and always makes me laugh.
—— Peter
Every time I feel bad, I go climbing alone. The study says exercising can help cheer one up (精神振奋). And the beautiful view at the top of the mountain makes me forget all my troubles. Sometimes I shout at the mountain top. It feels fantastic.
—— John
1. Linda’s ________ knows all her secrets.| A．sister | B．teacher | C．diary | D．computer |
| A．quiet | B．funny | C．careful | D．serious |
| A．goes climbing | B．watches movies |
| C．talks with his friends | D．reads books |
| A．Linda often asks her teacher for advice. |
| B．Dave often helps Peter with his homework. |
| C．John likes climbing mountains with his friends. |
| D．Exercising can help people feel good. |
