1 . Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you.

Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t try to talk about something with your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t listen to you if you are shouting at them. Go somewhere else to cool off. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you think you can’t speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter to them.

Try to understand your parents. Your parents may think differently from you. Tell your parents what you think, what you care about and why. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. Put yourself in their shoes and you may find a better way out.

Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to an agreement. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.

It is also important to show your love to your parents. Try to do some small things at home, like making them a cup of tea, helping do some chores, and so on. It helps to keep your relationship closer. A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.

1. The passage mainly talks about the communication problem between ________.

A．parents and school teachers

B．school kids and their parents

C．teachers and their students

D．parents and children of all ages

2. Your parents probably won’t listen to you if you don’t ________.

A．show your love to them	B．often stay with them
C．speak to them politely	D．do chores for them

3. The story of Micheal shows that it’s important to ________.

A．understand each other

B．stay away from your parents

C．argue with each other

D．disagree with your parents

4. Doing some small things at home can make your parents feel that ________.

A．you are happy

B．you love them

C．you like chores

D．you are relaxed

5. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．It’s certainly necessary to show your love to your parents.

B．It’s hard for all the teenagers to communicate with their parents.

C．Think it over before you want to talk to your parents about something.

D．Put yourself in your parents’ shoes and you may find some good ways to communicate with your parents.

2 . A dictionary is very useful for the people who are learning English. People will use a dictionary for help when they have difficulty in reading a passage or doing English exercises. You will make more progress if you know how to use a dictionary efficiently (有效地)     1    

Choose a suitable (合适的)dictionary.     2     You can choose a dictionary which is suitable for your English level, needs and interests. For a middle school student in Grade 9, you can choose OXFORD INTERMEDIATE LEANER’SENGLISH-CHINESE DICTIONARY.

Try to guess the meaning of a new word before you use a dictionary. You may have had such an experience when you are reading a passage：there are some new words in it and you have difficulty in understanding the full passage. What will you do in this situation?    3    Learn culture from a dictionary. You don’t just learn a new word’s pronunciation, meaning, part of speech and other usages.     4    

A dictionary is a good friend for learning English. It’ s a waste for you not to use a dictionary in your study. But don’t think the more you use a dictionary, the better result you can get.     5     If you can do as I have told you, I think you will improve your English soon.

A．You can learn some cultural knowledge from a dictionary as well.

B．You should use your dictionary in the right way.

C．Here are some ideas on how to use a dictionary efficiently.

D．Choosing a good dictionary is very important for an English learner.

E．I think you should guess the meaning before you use your dictionary

3 . Gifts and packaging play a crucial role in providing an income and educating visitors.

After enjoying a museum or art gallery, Milly Zi, a management adviser in Beijing, usually visits the souvenir shop to buy something to remember the visit. About a decade ago, Zi was attracted by a roll of sticky tape in Taipei Palace Museum. The tape, designed in red, yellow and white, had four Chinese characters making a phrase: zhen zhi dao le-a sentence of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, meaning “I am aware.” “The product has history and culture in it,” Zi said, “And it has aroused my interest to learn more about the history behind them.”

The latest digital technology is also helping museums to be more creative. In October 2021, the Hubei Provincial Museum released 10,000 digital copies of the sword of Gou Jian, king of the state of Yue during the Warring States period, a famous cultural relic on display in the museum. Its popularity can be gauged by how quickly it sold out. “All the copies were sold in just three seconds,” said Wang Xianfu, deputy head of the museum.

Digital collections go beyond the restrictions of time and space, making museums more open, interesting and modern. “It’s a new experience, a combination of civilization and modern high-tech,” Wang said.

“The popularity of digital cultural relics has resulted in more museums exploring the concept. Digitized cultural relics are a new form of cultural creative products, which can be sold, purchased, collected and used.” Ma Xiaoli said, head of the museum in Henan.

“I think museums have two functions-to remember and to spread Chinese culture,” said YuLin, manager of the Development Department at Ant Group, “I hope new technologies will promote Chinese culture in a way the younger generation is happy to accept.”

1. Why did the tape attract Milly Zi?

A．It was used by Kangxi.	B．It had a long history.
C．It was creatively designed.	D．It was a digital cultural relic.

2. What does the underlined word “gauged” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Judged.

B．Guarded.

C．Developed.

D．Gained.

3. Why does the author mention the digital products of Gou Jian Sword?

A．To emphasize the importance of Chinese cultural relics.

B．To make an advertisement for Hubei Provincial Museum.

C．To illustrate a modern technology to make museums’ work effective.

D．To popularize the ancient Chinese civilizations of Warring States period.

4. What should be done nowadays to make museums more attractive?

A．Open more souvenir shops.	B．Produce more cultural gifts.
C．Go digitized with modern technology.	D．Invite experts to give lectures on Chinese history.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

On 28 July 1976, the city’s one million people were asleep as usual. One of the most deadly earthquakes of the 20th century     1    (strike) the city. In less than one minute, the large city lay in ruins.     2     seemed as if the world were coming to an end. The number of people who were killed or badly     3     (injure) in the quake was more than 400,000. Nearly everything in the city    4     (destroy). But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, a rescue team     5     (consist) of more than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Soldiers were sent to Tangshan to dig out those     6     were trapped in the quakes. Water and food were brought into the city and     7     (shelter) were built for survivors. The city began     8     (breathe) again.

    9    the help of the government and the efforts of the city’s people, Tangshan started to revive itself and get back up on its feet. In times of disaster, people must unite and stay positive to rebuild for     10    brighter future.

5 . —Come in, Peter, I want to show you something.
—Oh, how nice of you! I ________ you ________ to bring me a gift.

A．never think; are going	B．never thought; were going
C．didn’t think; are going	D．hadn’t thought; were going

6 . I thought he would be too old to get to the top of the mountain, but he ________ it at last.

A．related

B．kept

C．made

D．assumed

7 . —I’m just calling to ________ your appointment at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.
—Thank you. I’ll be there on time.

A．break

B．cancel

C．confirm

D．grab

8 . ________ all their differences, the couple have developed a genuine affection for each other.

A．But for

B．Instead of

C．Despite

D．Although

9 . When you grow up in Voss, outdoor adventures become a way of living. This is why visitors will find outdoor activities for all ages and levels. Many people get the impression that such activities as river sports, air sports and other extreme sports are only for the experts. Actually, you will find many outdoor adventures for those who simply want a taste of these elements in Voss.

◆ River Kayaking

The river in Voss are great for river kayaking. If you are a beginner, we advise you to try an introduction course of 3 hours. A course of 2 days can be tested out if you really want to learn the sport of kayaking. Get a totally new experience with one of the best kayak centers in Norway.

Prices From NOK 850 per person

◆ Rafting

The most popular summer activity in Voss. Thrilling, fun and suitable for beginners as well as those with experience! Includes transportation, safety instruction, swim test and about 8km of breathtaking rafting starting off in softer steams before getting on to the more exciting streams.

Season Daily May—October

Prices From NOK 1,120

Info All necessary equipment is provided. Please bring your own swimwear and towel.

◆ Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift

Explore the mountain by riding the Bavallsekpressen chair lift all the way to the top to get immediate access to a great variety of hiking trails in beautiful scenery. The lift is also open for those who want to bring their bike or paraglider. Start and end: From Bavallen to Hangurstoppen.

Season: Sat/Sun 24 June—06 August 12:00-16:00

Prices Single trip: NOK 100 Day pass: NOK 250

◆ Husdyrparken

At Husdyrparken, visitors get to experience Norwegian farm animals. You can participate in animal feeding and farm competitions, or simply relax with an organic ice cream in the café. You can also visit a small museum with old farming equipment.

Season: Daily 18 June—21 August

Prices: Adults NOK 120 Children NOK 60 Senior NOK 60

Family Pass NOK 200 (For up to two adults and two kids)

1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A．Local residents.	B．Professional athletes.
C．Travel experts.	D．Common Tourists.

2. Which of the following activities provide instructions for beginners?

A．River Kayaking and Rafting.	B．Husdyrparken and River Kayaking.
C．Rafting and Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift.	D．Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift and Husdyrparken.

3. How much should Jan pay for a farm trip with her little son and her mother in Voss?

A．NOK 240.

B．NOK 200.

C．NOK 180.

D．NOK 120.

10 . After receiving several complaints (投诉) from the customers, the owner of an Italian restaurant in Mooresville, North Carolina, has taken the decision to forbid children under the age of five. Although facing criticism in social media, he says that business has grown greatly.

The owner describes his restaurant as a traditional and wonderful restaurant, but young children cry, scream or play on iPads at full volume (音量). It disturbs other customers and clearly doesn't fit in too well in a wonderful meal. So the owner, Pasquale Caruso, set up a "no child under five" rule in January 2017.

“Some customers complain, get up and leave because children are bothering them, and the parents are doing nothing," Caruso told the newspaper. “It starts to feel like it isn't the Caruso's anymore, that it's a local pizzeria instead." Caruso added that he didn't like taking this kind of decision, but in the end, he had to do what was best for his business. Since then, people have been voicing their opinions on the restaurant' s unofficial Facebook page.

“You have forbidden small children. Then who are the next: blacks, Jews, native people? Shame on you!" one Facebook user called John commented. But for every critical comment, there are some that congratulate Caruso’s for taking such a brave decision. “Thank you for taking a stand," some people wrote on its Facebook page.

“I'm the parent of 5. Don't bring little ones to a nice restaurant or expect them to quietly sit still for an hour. They CANNOT DO IT,”" one person posted. Caruso said the online support for his controversial (有争议的) rule is reflected in the success of his business. The number of customers has risen from 50 a day to around 80.

1. The controversial rule of the Italian restaurant is that ________.

A．he doesn’t accept complaints from customers

B．children under 5 are forbidden in this restaurant

C．customers cannot come in with their iPads

D．a child area will be built in the restaurant

2. According to the passage, young children in Caruso's restaurant always ________.

A．do their homework	B．eat pizzas from other shops
C．make a lot of noises	D．talk with their parents in a low voice

3. Which word could describe John’s feeling about the rule?

A．Nervous.	B．Patient.
C．Angry.	D．Surprised.

4. What’s the result of Caruso' s rule?

A．Most of people go against his behavior.

B．His restaurant gets into trouble.

C．He has to stop his rule at once.

D．There are more customers than before.

5. What's the best title for the passage?

A．A strange restaurant in Italy

B．The trouble from young parents

C．Pasquale Caruso’s brave decision

D．The impolite behavior in restaurants