1 . Finding friends that share your interests does not have to be difficult.
Check out online friend seeking websites like friend finder.com, wayn.com or Facebook.
Go to social events in your area-maybe they support a cause you love or include a band that you enjoy. As soon as you meet someone at one of these events,you will know you already have an interest that you share.
Join a sports team at your community center.
Meet new friends through friends you already have.
| A．Join a class in your community |
| B．Many people are looking for friends |
| C．Decide why you want to meet new people |
| D．Friends come and go throughout one’s lifetime |
| E．You will find people with the same interest in sports |
| F．Sometimes we can find a connection through a friend |
| G．You can meet friends that share the same interests on these websites |
2 . I guess most of you have had an experience like it: it’s the weekend, but instead of having a good rest, you have to bury yourself in the endless homework you have left over from the week. This was my routine too. But it came to an end during my school’s “No Homework Weekend”.
The activity was announced two weeks in advance so we could get prepared. Students in my class did not have any homework on the special weekend, but students in other classes were not so lucky. There were also some teachers who told their students: “You don’t have homework this weekend, but you do have a test next Monday.” This meant: “You don’t have to prepare for the test during the weekend, but good luck if you don’t!” Well, teachers will be teachers, I suppose.
I really made the most of those two days without homework. On Friday night, I stayed up chatting with my friends online because we didn’t need to worry about homework. On Saturday, I watched a band concert, and on Sunday I had a god sleep and organized my notes. Normally I have so much regular homework that I do not have time to review and organize class notes. But on that weekend, I finally had time to do it.
No Homework Weekend was really a great time to release stress and take a look at what we had learned so far. I loved it and I hope my school holds more weekends like it in the future!
1. The writer often _________on weekends.| A．has a good rest | B．watches movies | C．prepares for tests | D．does lots of homework |
| A．will not have any homework | B．will have a special test |
| C．will have to prepare for the exam | D．will have lots of books to read |
A．watch a film | B．sleep very well | C．organize the notes | D．review the lessons |
| A．is worried | B．seems happy | C．doesn’t care | D．is surprised |
3 . Humans can make do with scarves, coats and gloves in cold weather. Some animals can hibernate (冬眠) for the winter. A new study finds that reptiles (爬行动物) and birds do something that is similar to hibernation, but a little different. In very cold weather, their body temperatures greatly drop into an energy-saving state in order to survive. The ability to thermoregulation (体温调节) for reptiles and birds is possible.
In Texas, where the city of Beaumont reached a low of 18 degrees Fahrenheit last month, it looked as if alligators (短吻鳄) had died of cold — yet alive in iced-over water. By ensuring their long noses stayed above the water line, the cold-blooded creatures were able to lower their body temperatures to survive the sudden short period of very cold weather. The process, in the case of cold-blooded animals like reptiles, is called brumation — it’s like a short state of hibernating. While in this state, reptiles become sleepy and they can go for a long time without eating or drinking. For example, alligators can be in brumation from just a few hours to months.
Like reptiles and mammals, birds can go into a state called torpor in order to save energy under very cold conditions. “Torpor is somewhere between a short sleep and hibernation,” said Justin Baldwin, a PhD candidate in biology at Washington University in St. Louis. Baldwin studied 29 species of hummingbirds living in Colombia. Researchers found that hummingbirds can enter into deep or shallow torpor, depending on several factors, including their size and weather conditions. In deep torpor, the birds are much more likely to be affected by disease. And what’s more, they would be easily harmed by their enemies.
Some bird lovers want to help the birds when they are in torpor. For example, the Bird Alliance of Oregon offers a few tips on how to keep the birds from danger.
1. What does the new study show?| A．Body temperature is important for animals. |
| B．Thermoregulation exists in reptiles and birds. |
| C．Reptiles and birds’ thermoregulation is unusual. |
| D．Body temperature drops greatly during reptiles and birds’ sleep. |
| A．They are active in brumation. | B．They are dead in cold weather. |
| C．They face extinction in cold weather. | D．They eat and drink nothing in brumation. |
| A．They can get enough sleep. | B．They may harm other birds. |
| C．They may waste plenty of energy. | D．They may be under threat. |
| A．Risks of animal hibernation. |
| B．His opinions of the study about birds. |
| C．Some detailed measures to protect the birds in torpor. |
| D．Other problems raised by cold weather. |
4 . Sharks have been swimming in the ocean for millions of years. They were on Earth even before dinosaurs! At the top of the world’s ocean’s food chain, sharks help keep the population of other ocean animals in balance. A large drop in the number of sharks can cause serious problems for all ocean animals. Saving sharks makes sense!
Many people are afraid of sharks. But most sharks are harmless. Only a small percentage of sharks are known to attack humans. They adapt well to new habitats and eat whatever is available. However, today, sharks are in trouble. Nearly one third of the 400 shark species are in danger of extinction, largely due to over-fishing. Each year, tens of millions of sharks are caught and killed just for their fins. The fins are used to make shark fin soup.
Humane Society International(HSI) joined with the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots and Shoots program and Beijing Zoo to protect sharks. An exhibit at the zoo, “The Price Behind the Taste — Protect Sharks. Don’t Eat Shark Fins”, was designed to tell people that shark finning is cruel and unnecessary. It’s hoped that the activity will help put an end to the practice.
Shark fin soup is also eaten in the United States. In fact, the numbers of some shark species in US waters have dropped 90 percent in the last 30 years. To slow the fall, laws against the sale of shark fins have been passed in several states, including Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and California.
1. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?| A．Ocean animals are at the top of the food chain. |
| B．Sharks play an important role in the ocean. |
| C．Sharks are an old species in the ocean. |
| D．Sharks are being caught and killed. |
| A．they often attack humans |
| B．their food is being polluted |
| C．they are being caught for food |
| D．their habitat is being destroyed |
| A．shark finning |
| B．shark protection |
| C．the program of HIS |
| D．the exhibit at Beijing Zoo |
| A．There are 400 shark species in the United States. |
| B．It’s illegal to eat shark fin soup in the United States. |
| C．Most sharks are not interested in a human for dinner. |
| D．Sharks are very particular about their habitats and food. |
5 . Are you looking for an exciting and meaningful summer camp? Come to our farming experience camp!
Plan
Time | July 3rd | July 4th | July 5th | July 6th |
9:00—10:30 | Opening Ceremony | About Vegetables | About Animals | About Fruits |
10:30—11:00 | Break and Snack | |||
11:00—12:00 | Team Preparation | Science | Role Play: Let’s Be Little Farmers | Art and Creativity |
12:00—14:00 | Lunch and Break | |||
14:00—15:30 | Tea Building Activities | Planting Vegetables | Looking After Animals | Picking Fruits |
Language: English
Age: 13—15 years old
Fee: ¥400/person (more than two persons: ¥300/person)
Email: summercamp@163. com
1. How long does the farming experience camp last?
| A．Two days. | B．Three days. | C．Four days. | D．Five days. |
| A．July 6th. | B．July 5th. | C．July 4th. | D．July 3rd. |
| A．Chinese | B．Japanese | C．English | D．French |
6 . In order to educate the students better, a middle school develops new rules to decide who is the excellent student. Some of them are put forward by the teachers as follows:
Teacher One: Do more activities at school. Good students love animals and care for others. April is Bird-loving Month in China.
Teacher Two: Please don’t copy others’ work. Have you ever copied someone else’s work in an exam? Don’t do it again!
You must enter healthy websites for your homework or just for fun.
Teacher Four: Learn to cooperate (合作). When you play basketball, only working together can make your team stronger. Be friendly to people you are with.
Teacher Five: Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought people live on the moon? Maybe you’ll discover Earth II someday.
| A．Don’t look down upon new ideas. |
| B．Our school will do something to celebrate it. |
| C．Everything on the Internet is suitable for kids. |
| D．Try to think more about others, not only yourself. |
| E．That’s not something honest students should do. |
| F．Teacher Three |
| G．Pay attention to your eating habits. |
7 . Cute lion heads, loud gongs (锣) and drums, an excited crowd- these are all parts of the lion dances you often see during Chinese holidays or at the openings of new shops and restaurants. Ancient Chinese people thought the lion stood for (代表) braveness. It can drive away bad things and bring good luck. As one of the most well- known folk dances in China, the lion dance has been performed for more than 2,000 years. It was very popular during the Tang Dynasty(618﹣907).
Wang Rentao, 41, has been performing the lion dance for 28 years. Born in Zhongkeng village in Dongguan, Guangdong, Wang watched villagers perform it when he was young. “It’s a historical tradition here and the love for lion dance is in everyone’s blood,” Wang said.
Now the head of the village’s lion dance performers, Wang is proud of the group’s achievements. “We’ve won many prizes and taken part in many important events, including the celebration of the 70th birthday of New China at Tian’anmen Square, ” Wang said.
Wang’s group is famous for dancing on quincuncial pile (梅花桩), one of the most difficult lion dance skills. Performers jump from one pile to another at a height of about 2.5 meters. The distance between the piles can be as far as 1.8 meters.
“The training is really difficult. Performers need to have lots of good practice of kung fu skills first. Even with that, they can fall from the pile and get hurt,” Wang said. “But that’s also the amazing part of lion dance, the part that makes it valuable heritage.”
The lion dance is popular not just in China, but in overseas Chinese communities. Many overseas (海外的) Chinese see the lion as a symbol of China. The lion dance reminds them of the culture of their homeland.
1. What did the lion stand for in ancient China?| A．Bad things | B．Good luck | C．Kindness | D．Braveness |
| A．For more than 200 years. | B．For no more than 200 years. |
| C．For over 2,000 years. | D．For less than 2,000 years. |
| A．遗产 | B．资源 | C．友谊 | D．经历 |
| A．You can’t see lion dance at Tian’anmen Square |
| B．Not everyone in Zhongkeng village loves lion dance |
| C．The lion dance was very popular during the Han Dynasty. |
| D．In the eyes of many overseas Chinese, the lion is a symbol of China. |
8 . It was a very cold day and the wind was blowing. But Li Yungang didn’t feel it. He even felt hot. After all, this 14-year-old student from Beijing Jingshan School was cutting grass for three hours.
This was the first time this city boy had done any farm work. “It was not that easy. My legs and arms were sore,” he said.
From now on, more Beijing middle school students will have a similar experience. 5,500 students from 13 city middle schools will take part in a one-week farm work program in the autumn and spring.
About 250 students from Beijing Jingshan School took part in it from Oct. 25 to 30. They dug peanuts (花生), cut grass, swept fallen leaves and did other farm work.
Lin Ruohan, 13, thought the work was hard, but she was very enjoyable. “When we dig peanuts out, we must be quick to pick them up. If not, they may be covered in the ground again. We must be patient and work as a team,” she said.
But when she tasted the fresh peanuts, she felt happy. “I had never eaten such sweet peanuts before,” she said.
Some of her classmates also learned what kind of fruits and peanuts grow in the ground. “We learned a lot about farming by seeding (播种) them rather than just reading about them in textbooks,” she said.
The farm not only gave them knowledge but also gave them a new view.
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1. How old is Li Yungang from Beijing Jingshan School?| A．11 years old. | B．12 years old. | C．13 years old. | D．14 years old. |
| A．250. | B．5,500. | C．500. | D．1,000. |
| A．in a storybook | B．in a science fiction |
| C．in a website | D．in a travel magazine |
| A．It’s difficult but enjoyable. | B．It’s easy but boring. |
| C．It’s easy and interesting. | D．It’s difficult and boring. |
9 . In the busy and fast-paced world we live in today, keeping a healthy eating routine within changing schedules and various family preferences can seem like an huge challenge. Below are some tips to help establish a balanced and healthy approach to eating in today’s family life.
Embrace mindful eating.Mindfulness transforms eating into a nurturing (养育) practice, encouraging a deep connect ion with how food affects your body and mood. When you eat, take the time to really notice your food — eat slowly and without distractions.
Consider establishing guidelines that encourage eating without distractions such as TVs, phones or other electronic devices. These guidelines will help everyone at the table to fully engage with their food and with each other. This practice not only promote the enjoyment of meals but also support healthier eating habits by focusing attention on the meal and the company, enriching the shared experience.
Establish a flexible meal routine.Finding a common mealtime can be challenging due to varying schedules.
Creating an environment that celebrates healthy eating involves everyone in the household. Discuss preferences openly and plan meals that are inclusive, ensuring that each person feels valued. Shared meal preparation becomes a moment for bonding and respect for individual health goals.
| A．Have mealtime house rules. |
| B．Schedule mealtime into daily routine. |
| C．It’s important to honour your own hunger signals. |
| D．This attentiveness develops a deep respect for your body’s needs. |
| E．By involving everyone, meals become a reflection of collective care and respect. |
| F．It’s important to be flexible and respectful of each family member’s eating preferences. |
| G．This approach respects your body’s needs while maintaining the joy of eating together. |
10 . A kitchen garden produces vegetables for delicious, healthy meals. It doesn’t have to be right outside the kitchen door, but the closer it is, the better.
Planting a garden: where, when and how. Make a garden plan of what will be planted, where, when and how.
When and how much to water your garden. Vegetables are made mostly of water.
Garden maintenance: keep an eye on it. Sun and rain willing, fast growers such as radishes (萝卜) and salad greens will begin to produce crops as early as 20 to 30 days after planting. Check on them regularly so you get to harvest them before someone else does.
| A．Choosing garden crops |
| B．Getting ready for garden site |
| C．The easier it is for you to get into the garden |
| D．So you need to ensure your plants have enough water |
| E．You show an interest in how to produce multiple harvests |
| F．To do this, you need to get familiar with all kinds of crops |
| G．Besides, protective barriers and organic products can prevent pests and diseases |
