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What did you do on April 23, World Book Day, last year? Did you find some interesting books to read? Now let me introduce some good books for you to read.

Title: Dear Andreas
Author: Long Yingtai&Andreas

Andreas is a college student studying in Germany. His mother is a writer working in Taiwan. By writing letters to each other for more than three years, Long Yingtai says she clearly understands what an 18-year-old man is like, Andreas says he knows his mother better. This is a great book full of love. Don’t miss it.
Title: Climate Change+2 Degrees
Author: Yamamoto Ryoichi

If the earth’s temperature went up 2℃, what would happen? In this book we learn about the history, today’s situation and the future of global warming. The author also tells us proper and useful ways to protect our world.
Title: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56
Author: Rafe Esquith

Perhaps the most famous fifth-grade teacher in America, Rafe Esquith,  helps his children understand literature, love life, and become happy, self-confident people using his successful methods in his Los Angeles public school classroom. He has created surprising miracles. This is a powerful book. You’d better read it.
Title: The Last Lecture
Author: Randy Pausch

Randy Pausch, a professor from New York was asked to give a lecture. He knew it would probably be his last lecture, because he was dying of illness. His lecture wasn’t about dying, but about getting over the difficulties, helping others to realize their dreams.

Who wrote the book The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56?

A.Rafe Esquith. B.Yamamoto Ryoichi.
C.Randy Pausch. D.Long Yingtai&Andreas.

From the book Climate Change+2 Degrees, we can know ________.

A.the earth’s temperature will surely go up 2℃
B.the future of different countries in the world
C.proper and useful ways to protect our world
D.something about the history of global warming

Andreas and his mother know each other better by ________.

A.writing letters B.sending e-mails
C.talking on the phone D.chatting on line

Which of the following is NOT true in the book The Last Lecture?

A.The professor is from America.
B.The professor was in his poor health.
C.The professor talked about getting over the difficulties.
D.The professor talked a lot about his illness in his lecture.

The passage may be taken from ________.

A.a diary B.a book advertisement
C.a novel D.a film review
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There are some famous buildings that everyone can recognize. When you see a picture of a sports stadium that reminds you of a bird’s nest, you probably know it is the Olympic stadium in Beijing. When you see a picture of a famous concert hall that reminds you of a sailing ship, you probably know it is the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Buildings like these are easily recognized everywhere in the world. They were designed to look like other things if people use their imaginations.
Other buildings do not need any imagination. They are made to look exactly like other things. Sometimes, these buildings are offices, restaurants, or even houses. Three buildings built in this way are actually museums. The shape of the building is clue to the objects people can see inside.
In Guizhou, China, people can visit the Meitan Tea Museum, built in the shape of a giant teapot. There is also a second building next door that is shaped like a huge tea cup. From far away, the nine-story teapot-shaped museum looks like some kinds of giant work of art. But as one gets closer, the windows make it clear that this is a building.
People who are interested in guitars might want to visit the Guitar Museum in Tennessee, USA. The three-story building is shaped like a guitar lying on its side. Inside, visitors can see all kinds of guitars as well as learn about famous guitar players. 
One of the newest funny shaped museums is a pottery museum in Gyconggi, Korean museum, built in 2011, is shaped just like a traditional Korean pot, Along with seeing exam pots and tools used for making pots in the museum, visitors can try to make their own pots.
Sydney Opera House look like_______and it is in Australia.
A. a bird’s nest    B. a sailing ship    C. a nice guitar
People can visit the building in the shape of teapot__________.
A. in Guizhou, China   B. In Tennessee, USA   C. in Gycouggi, Korea
The underlined word” giant” means “_________” in Chinese.
A.豪华的     B. 巨大的     C. 古老的
Which is NOT true about the building that is shaped like a guitar?
A. People can see all kinds of guitars inside of it.
B. You can find information about famous guitar players there.
C. The two-story building is shaped like a guitar lying on its side.
The Olympic stadium and the Sydney Opera House are examples of ________.
A. buildings that look exactly like things in them
B. buildings that look like other things
C. buildings that look like famous things

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Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies(急需品) for your home, work place, and car.
1.Water
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon(加仑,容量单位) of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water per(每一个) person per day and be prepared for a 72 hour period. It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container(容器) and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2.Food
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned(灌装的) food, powdered milk(奶粉), dried fruits, non salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3.Flashlights(手电筒) and spare batteries(备用电池)
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks(泄漏).
Prepare a battery powered(装电池的) radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order(发生故障), so radios will be your best source of information.
4.Clothes
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.
根据短文内容,选择正确答案
Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?
A、Because earthquakes can be known before they happen.
B、Because earthquakes take place without warning.
C、Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood.
About the prepared water, which description is RIGHT?
A、A person should prepare 0.5 gallon of water for one day.
B、You’d better use your own containers to keep water.
C、You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it.
You should prepare all of the following except       .
A、powdered milk            B、fresh vegetables     C、dried fruits
According to the article we know that        .
A、we need to prepare some supplies only at home
B、a telephone is the most important prepared thing
C、flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes
If you live in a cold place, you should prepare       .
A、some warm clothes and bedding supplies
B、some hot water  
C、some batteries

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The first bicycles were made of wood. After that, manufacturers used steel tubes. But the steel ones cost too much. The people in poorer countries want to have cheaper ones.

Izhar Gafni had an idea to make a cardboard bicycle able to support the weight of a human being. After three years hard work, he succeeded in creating this special bike. It is made of cardboard and 100% recycled materials. It costs less than $12.
The cardboard bike can hold a rider weighing up to 485 pounds. And if you don’t want to have it any more, you could just throw it into dustbin. And this will do no damage to the environment because it is easy to recycle.
When talking about his design, Izhar says, “It’s strong. It’s durable. It is cheap. What I like about it the most is: it’s made out of recycled cardboard.
What was the first bicycle made of ?

A.wood B.steel C.cardboard D.iron

How much may a cardboard bicycle cost?

A.$9 B.$13 C.$15 D.$16

What are the main features of the cardboard bicycle according to the passage?

A.strong, expensive, durable and recycled
B.strong, heavy, expensive and durable
C.strong, cheap, durable and recycled
D.strong, heavy, cheap and durable

What is Izhar’s attitude(态度) towards the cardboard bicycle?

A.negative B.unconcerned C.favorable D.indifferent

The passage may probably be taken from     .

A.a novel B.a fairy tale C.a newspaper D.a comic book
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Lessons
Activities
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Computer lessons for beginners
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Basketball and volleyball playgrounds open
Monday and Wednesday
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Dance lessons for dancer –lovers
You can learn and enjoy wonderful dances
 
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Swimming pool open
Tuesday , Thursday  and  Friday
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Learn to cook delicious dishes from all over China
The second and last Saturdays of every month
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Enjoy Swedish rock , American jazz and beautiful songs from different parts of the world!

On which of the following days can’t you have computer lessons ?

A.Monday B.Wednesday C.Friday D.Sunday

Rose is free after 7:20 p.m.  Which lessons can she take?

A.Computer lessons . B.Dance lessons.
C.Cooking lessons. D.Both computer and cooking lessons.

If Dick wants to swim after playing basketball, when can he go to the club ?

A.Monday and Wednesday. B.Monday and Sunday.
C.Saturday and Sunday. D.Monday and Sunday.

How often can you enjoy music in the club ?

A.Twice a month. B.Twice a week.
C.Four times a month.. D.Five days a week.

If you want to know the cost of the lessons, you can       to get the information.

A.call 34789256 B.only go to the club
C.read the ads above carefully D.join the club and ask others
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What do you think robots will be like in the future? Do you think robots will work better than humans? Now come on and see the movie I, Robot.

Tickets Information
Dates: 20th July — 28th July
Mon. — Fri. 10.00 am, 7.00 pm
Sat. — Sun. 10.00 am, 2.00 pm, 7.00 pm
Place: Town Cinema
Time: 2.5 hours
Ticket prices: $30 (day shows)
$40 (evening shows)
Children under 3 years old: free
Family package:
$110 for 4 tickets (10.00 am, 2.00 pm shows)
$130 for 4 tickets (7.00 pm shows)
Tel: 356-89263 

根据以上内容,选择正确答案。
The movie will be on for    .

A.7 days B.8 days C.9 days D.12 days

Each show lasts    .

A.10 hours B.7 hours C.2.5 hours D.2 hours

Mary is a student. She can go to see the movie at     on    .

A.2.00 pm; Sunday B.2.00 pm; Monday
C.5.00 am; Saturday D.5.00 am; Friday

If the Smiths go to see the movie with their two 7-year-old sons on Saturday evening, they will pay    .

A.$160 B.$130 C.$110 D.$70

We can’t find     in the ad.

A.the name of the movie
B.the name of the cinema
C.the telephone number
D.the names of some actors
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Hi, boys and girls! Welcome to our museum. It’s free. You don’t have to pay any money. But we have some rules for you. Please remember them and do as I say. Firstly, don’t have food or drink here. You may make our museum dirty. Secondly, you can take photos here, but don’t touch(触摸) the things here. Thirdly, keep quiet in the museum. Don’t talk loudly. Fourthly, the museum is not open after five o’clock in the afternoon. Please leave(离开) before five. Have a good time here! Thank you.
There are some rules for a _____.
A. store               B. park           C. museum
What’s the Chinese meaning of the word “free” in the article?
A. 免费的            B. 迅速的        C.自由的
Students can _____ in the museum.
A. have food and drink   B. take photos     C. talk loudly
Students can stay in the museum _____.
A. all day              B. before 5:00 a.m.  C. before 5:00 p.m
We can learn from the article that _____.
A. students don’t want to pay any money
B. the museum has five rules for the students
C. the speaker hopes the students have a good time

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The Sydney Opera House is a very famous building in the world. It has become Sydney's best-known landmark and international symbol. The Opera House with a "sailing roof" was designed by a famous Danish(丹麦建筑师), Utzon. The base for the building was started in 1959, years before the designs were finished. Utzon spent four years designing the Opera House. In 1962, the designs were finalized(定稿)and the construction began. In 1967, they started the decoration inside. It took 14 years in total to build the Opera House. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened it on October 20th, 1973.

The Sydney Opera House cost around $100 million and was paid for by the public. 6,225 square meters of glass was used to build it. The Opera House includes 1,000 rooms. It is 185 meters long and 120 meters wide. The building's roof sections weigh about 15 tons. Each year, this fantastic building attracts 200,000 tourists to come for a visit or enjoy events in it.
The Opera House reaches out into the harbour (港湾). It is amazing and unforgettable, offering people a strong sense of beauty.
The designer of the Sydney Opera House was from_________.

A.America B.Australia C.England D.Denmark

Building the Sydney Opera House lasted__________.

A.from 1959 to 1973 B.from 1962 to 1973 C.from 1959 to 1967 D.from 1962 to 1967

The underlined word "construction" means__________ in Chinese.

A.创立 B.设计 C.施工 D.竣工

___________paid for the cost of the building of the Sydney Opera House.

A.Utzon B.The public C.Queen Elizabeth II D.The government

Which is the best title for the passage?

A.Sailing Roof B.Travelling in Sydney
C.The Sydney Opera House D.The Opening of the Opera House
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A science book gives facts. Some science books tell us about animals. Some tell us about plants. Some tell us about outer space. This page tells us about animals.
Do you know that not only the fish but also some animals live in the sea? For example, the whale is not a fish. It can't breathe in the water. It swims in the water. But it comes up for air.
The blue whale is the world's biggest animal. There are other sea animals, too. One is called the dolphin. Dolphins need air to live. They breathe air, as whales do. Dolphins are very clever. They sometimes seem to speak to each other.
Many other animals live near the sea. Seals (海豹) and otters(水獭)love the sea. They swim and play there, They eat smaller fish and sea plants. Seals and otters have thick fur. The fur keeps them warm.
The passage mainly tells us about _______.

A.fishes B.plants C.science D.sea animals

Which of the sentences below is NOT true?

A.The whale can swim in the sea like a fish.
B.The whale can breathe in the sea like a fish.
C.Both whales and dolphins are sea animals.
D.Seals and otters like living near the sea.

What food do seals and otters like eating?

A.Only smaller fish. B.Only sea plants.
C.Smaller fish and sea plants. D.Blue whales and dolphins

Some sea animals can keep themselves warm because _______.

A.they are big animals B.they like playing in the sea
C.they have thick fur D.they eat enough food every day
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A fish that lives in America can live out of water for months at a time, similar to how animals got used to land millions of years ago, a new study shows.
The Mangrove Rivulets, a kind of little fish, lives in small pools of water. When their living place dries up, they live on the land, said Scott Taylor, a researcher in Florida.                        
The fish can grow as large as three inches. They group together and breathe air through their skin before they can find water again.
The new scientific discovery came during a trip.
“We were travelling for fun. and one day I kicked over a log (圆木) and the fish came out.” Taylor told reporters by telephone. He said he would make his study on the fish known to the public in an American magazine early next year.
In lab tests, Taylor said he found the fish can live up to 66 days out of water without eating.
Some other fish can live out of water for a short period of time. The walking catfish found in Southeast Asia can stay on land for hours at a time, while lungfish (肺鱼) found in Australia, Africa and South America can live out of water, but only in a not active (活波的) way. But no other known fish can be out of water as long as the Mangrove Rivulets and keep active, according to Patricia Wright, a biologist at a Canadian University.
More studies of the fish may tell how animals changed over time.
“These animals live in conditions similar to those millions of years ago, when animals began to move from water onto land.” Wright said.
. The Mangrove Rivulets is a type of fish that_________.

A.lives on land in Africa
B.can stay alive for months out of water
C.prefers living in dry places
D.is the longest living fish on earth

. Who will write a report on Mangrove Rivulets?

A.Scott Taylor. B.Some reporters. C.Patricia Wright. D.Scientists from Europe.

. According to the passage, lungfish can___________.

A.breathe through its skin B.be found in Asia
C.keep alive out of water D.keep alive and walk on land

. Which one of the sentences below is not true?

A.The Mangrove Rivulets fish can live out of water as long as other animals if it has something to eat.
B.Millions of years ago, animals began to live onto land from water.
C.Lungfish found in Australia, Africa and South America can live out of water in a not active way.
D.The walking catfish found in Southeast Asia can stay on land for hours at a time.

. What can we say about the discovery of Mangrove Rivulets?

A.ft was made by Scott Taylor, a researcher in New York.
B.It was helped by an American magazine.
C.It was helped by Patricia Wright.
D.It was made by a researcher while travelling.
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Renmin Hospital
Xia Zhanhui, Doctor
68 Guangming Road, Shenzhen
Tel: 0755-6357617
Email: xzh6357617@126.com
Pudong No.1 Restaurant
Xu Guoqing, Manager(经理)
66 Huangpu Road, Shanghai
Tel: 021-55326788
15823017699
SDTV Station (电视台)
Wang Tao, Office worker
20 Quancheng Road(路), Ji’nan
Tel: 0531-76453210
18853106796
Email: wangtao888@163.com


根据名片内容,选择正确答案。
Wang Tao works in ____.

A.SDTV Station B.Pudong No.1 Restaurant
C.Renmin Hospital D.Shuntong Taxi Company

We can call Xu Guoqing at ____.

A.0531-76453210 B.0755- 6357617 C.13872205368 D.15823017699

If your friend is ill (生病的), he can call ____.

A.Wang Tao B.Xu Guoqing C.Xia Zhanhui D.Liu Yong

You can’t get in touch with (与……联系) ____ by Email.

A.Wang Tao B.Xu Guoqing C.Xia Zhanhui D.Liu Yong

Liu Yong lives in ____. He is a ____.

A.Ji’nan; worker B.Shanghai; manager
C.Shenzhen; doctor D.Tianjin; driver
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Many young people use computers, but few of them know how to look after them. Remember the following notice when you use your computer.
·Keep your computer in a cool, dry room.       Moisture (潮湿) is also bad for them. Most computers work best at a temperature of 5℃—30℃.
·  Smoke of all kinds is very bad for many parts of a computer and can cause many problems.
· Pieces of food and even a little water in the keyboard can also cause many problems.
·Make sure that the keyboard and screen (屏幕) are the correct height (高度) for you.    
·Make sure the screen is the correct distance (距离) from your eyes. If you wear glasses, make sure these glasses are correct for using the computer.       
·Keep you screen clean and don’t make it too bright. A dirty screen can hurt your eyes. A very bright screen can also be bad for your eyes.
将下列句子的序号填在横线上,使短文完整。

A.Some people use a different pair of glasses when they use a computer.
B.Too much or too little heat (热量) is bad for computers.
C.Don’t eat or drink when you are near your computer.
D.If they are not the correct height, you will get a backache.

E. Don’t let people smoke near your computer.

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Wang Lei is studying in No.1 Middle School. He is in Class Three, Grade Nine. The
table is his mid-term self-assessment (自我评价). He draws faces to show his progress.
 excellent       OK        weak
Read the table and find out how well Wang Lei is doing.

                  Unit
Item
Unit 1
The Changing World
Unit 2
Saving the Earth
Vocabulary
Describing changing
Pollution
Grammar
Present perfect tense
Direct speech and indirect speech
Studying skills / pronunciation
Using a dictionary
Reading
Main task
A report
Suggestions

Wang Lei thinks he does best in                       in Unit 1.

A.describing changing B.using a dictionary
C.a report D.present perfect tense

What does Wang Lei need to improve in Unit 1?

A.Present perfect tense B.Using a dictionary
C.A report D.Describing changing

What is Wang Lei NOT very good at in Unit 2?

A.Pollution B.Direct speech and indirect speech
C.Reading D.Suggestions

What do you think Wang Lei does well in?

A.Present perfect tense B.Direct speech and indirect speech
C.A report D.Listening and speaking

From the table we know Wang Lei is weak in                   .

A.vocabulary B.main task
C.studying skills / pronunciation D.grammar
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My name is Daisy. Let me tell you something about my family. I live w______ my mother and father in a flat. The flat is on the fifth floor of a tall building. There are 14 f______ and a parking garage(车库) in the basement(地下室). My father parks his car there.
Our flat is not in the center of the city. It is 2 miles from the center. My father works in the city, so he goes to work by bus every day. He doesn’t drive his car. He uses his car only on weekends. He takes us to the country or to the beach.
Our flat has three bedrooms. There is a bedroom for my mother and father, one for me and one for my brother. There is a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. 我们没有花园,但有一个小阳台。 There are some plants on the balcony. In summer we often sit out on the balcony because it gets very hot inside the flat. Our flat is small, but we are very happy in it.
在文中空格处甜如适当的单词:__________, __________.
回答问题”Where does his father park his car?”:
______________________________________________
在文中找出”There are three bedrooms in our flat.”的同义句:
__________________________________
将文中的汉语翻译成英语:
________________________________________________________________
在文中找出或写出该短文的主题:__________________________________

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Big Ben is not the name of a man. It is the name of a big clock in London. London is the capital of England. This clock has four faces. So, no matter (无论)where you stand, you can read the time on the face of Big Ben. Each face is the size of a bus. The hands are about four meters long. It is about the size of two people standing on top each other. If you go to London, you may want to visit the Houses of Parliament. (国会大厦)In that place you will find Big Ben sits at the top of the clock tower in the Houses of Parliament. You will probably hear it and see it. The big clock makes such a loud noise. “Ding dong, ding dong.” It goes, every quarter of an hour. The name of Big Ben comes from a big builder. 
Big Ben is _____.    

A.a bus B.a clock C.the name of Ben D.a house

Big Ben is in _______. 

A.China B.the USA C.Japan D.the UK

The clock strikes (敲;打) every _______ minutes of an hour.

A.ten B.fifteen C.thirty D.forty-five

You can read the time of Big Ben _______.

A.at the top of the clock tower B.in the Houses of Parliament
C.on the hands of the huge clock D.on the four faces of the clock

The underlined (划线部分) word “ hands” means ___ in Chinese.

A.手 B.标志 C.指针 D.发条
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