Many teenagers love mysteries,but usually they can't find the ones that suit them the best.Are you one of them?Well,don't worry!Here are some top﹣selling mysteries for teenagers.There must be one here that will win your heart!
Run Away From Mr.Lemoncello's Library Mr.Lemoncello is a famous inventor in town.Twelve kids are invited to visit his new library.This,however,is not a good place to spend the night!The kids must work together to solve the clues (线索) and run away! Buy now! ¥38.60 (hardcover) ¥34.70 (e﹣book) |
From the Mixed﹣Up Files of Mrs.Basil E.Frankweiler Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from their home to live in the Met in New York City.They become interested in the mystery of an angel painting that has been newly brought into the museum.Can they solve it? Buy now! ¥48.70 (hardcover) ¥34.60 (e﹣book) |
The London Eye Mystery Salim suddenly disappears.No one knows where he has gone.His cousins,Ted and Kate,have to follow clues around London in order to find him before it's too late.Can they make it?Read the novel to find out? Buy now! ¥74.70 (hardcover) ¥66.60 (e﹣book) |
The Name of This Book Is Secret Readers will love following Max﹣Ernest and Cass as they solve the mystery of a missing magician! Buy now! ¥113.40 (hardcover) ¥33.30 (e﹣book) |
(1)In The London Eye Mystery, .
A. |
two kids try to solve the mystery of a painting |
B. |
twelve kids try to run away from a new library |
C. |
two kids try to find their missing cousin |
D. |
twelve kids try to run away from London |
(2)Bill is always interested in stories that take place in museums.Which of the mysteries would you suggest he should buy?
A. |
The London Eye Mystery. |
B. |
|
C. |
The Name of This Book Is Secret. |
D. |
|
E. |
Run Away From Mr.Lemoncello's Library. |
F. |
|
G. |
From the Mixed﹣Up Files of Mrs.Basil |
H. |
Frankweiler. |
(3)Anna decides to buy The London Eye Mystery (hardcover) and The Name of This Book Is Secret(e﹣book).How much money will she pay?
A. |
99.9 yuan. |
B. |
108 yuan. |
C. |
180 yuan. |
D. |
188.1 yuan. |
Think of space!What comes to mind?No,I'm not talking about planets or aliens.I'm talking about the space we live in!The world is full of different spaces.We can think about spaces in three different ways:public spaces,private spaces and personal spaces.
PUBLIC SPACE Public spaces are social spaces for everyone to get together.They belong to everyone.But wait!Before you camp in your local park or throw a party at a library,remember that there are rules.The rules are set to keep these spaces clean and safe. |
PRIVATE SPACE A private space is for our own.We all need a space like homes,where we can relax and stay alone.I We are not allowed to enter a private space freely. |
PERSONAL SPACE This is the space where we sit and stand.Everyone feels different about" their personal spaces.People may feel uncomfortable or angry when someone they don't know gets too close. |
We should respect (尊重)all spaces,We should respect public spaces,We can't leave a mess or take anything that doesn't belong to us.It's important to leave no trace (痕迹)in public spaces.We should respect private spaces by asking for permission before entering.And we should respect personal spaces by finding out how much space a friend or classmate needs to feel comfortable.Respecting all spaces helps make us better people.It also helps keep our community safe and fun.
(1)According to the passage, is a private space.
A. |
the library |
B. |
the classroom |
C. |
your own room |
D. |
your local park |
(2)People should respect public spaces by .
A. |
bringing everyone together |
B. |
asking for permission |
C. |
finding out others' feelings |
D. |
leaving no trace in them |
(3)From the passage we know that .
A. |
personal spaces belong to everyone |
B. |
people feel the same about their spaces |
C. |
private spaces make people uncomfortable |
D. |
people can think about spaces in three ways |
Indooroopilly Library
Indooroopilly Shopping Center,Level 4,322 Moggill Road,Indooroopilly,QLD,406807 3407 0009
English Conversation Group Our friendly group meets at the library every 'Thursday afternoon.Come along to make new friends and improve your English.Learners of all levels are welcome. Age:All adults(成年人) Bookings:Not required. Time & date:Thursday Aug 1 1:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m. Young Creative Club Do you love to write or express(表达) yourself through art?Come and join our creative club,share your ideas and make friends with people who are like you. Age:11﹣15 year olds Bookings:Required.Call 073407 0009 to book your place. Time & date:Thursday Aug 1 4:30 p.m.to 5:30 .pm. |
Learn to Code(编程) Learn how to create a game or design(设计)a webpage using free online resources(资源)that teach you how to code.It allows time to experiment and play.It is designed for adults with basic computer and Internet skills. Age:Young adults Bookings:Not required. Time & date:Wednesday Aug 28 10:30 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. Gumtree Basics Come and learn about buying and selling products safely online through Cumtree Basic computer and Internet skills are required. Age:All adults Bookings:Required.Call 07 3407 0009 to book your place. Time & date:Tuesday Aug 13 1:30 p.m.to 3:00 p.m. |
(1)What do we know about the English Conversation Group?
A.It is for children.
B.It is a weekly activity.
C.It is for high﹣level students.
(2)What should you do if you want to learn how to code?
A.Have basic computer skills.
B.Buy a coding book.
C.Book your place.
(3)What is the time for the creative club?
A.1:30 p.m.to 3:00 p.m.
B.10:30 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.
C.4:30 p.m.to 5:30 p.m.
(4)What do the four activities have in common?
A.They are in August.
B.They require bookings.
C.They are for adults.
(5)Where will the activities take place?
A.In an art club.
B.In a library.
C.In a computer store.
We have made a survey about the food we have in a day in our class.Here are the results.
According to the results,the doctor gave us the following suggestions.We should have more fruit and vegetables,and fewer smacks.A healthy diet(饮食)is important.
milk &eggs;grains(谷物);fruit &vegetables;meat & fish;snacks |
(1)The favorite food in our class is .
A. |
meat and fish |
B. |
fruit and vegetables |
C. |
grains |
D. |
snacks |
(2)The number of students who have milk and eggs is .
A. |
A 20 |
B. |
10 |
C. |
C 35 |
D. |
38 |
(3)The doctor thought we should have more .
A. |
vegetables |
B. |
meat |
C. |
fish |
D. |
snacks |
Susan's House Come and enjoy home during your trips.We offer rooms of different sizes and delicious food. No.5 Park Road Telephone :543﹣002 |
Bela's Village The best school for your dog.They learn everything here. Also a nice home for them when you are out of town. Call 544﹣471 (24 hours) |
Country Life Supermarket Our fruits and vegetables come in fresh every morning. Special prices for the first month. Opening hours:10:00 am﹣6:00 pm. Tel:544﹣996 |
Next Wave Music Store Arnold Swenson has made his first CD! Come and meet him this weekend. Special presents for the first 50 people. Call Diana 543﹣616 |
(1)Susan's House offers .
A.rooms and drinks
B.rooms and food
C.food and drinks
D.free trips
(2)When you need to put your dog in a certain place,you can all .
A.543﹣002
B.544﹣471
C.544﹣996
D.543﹣616
(3)In Country Life Supermarket,you can have .
A.some fruit and vegetables
B.some rooms of different sizes
C.some nice rooms for your dogs
D.some special presents
(4)If you want special presents,you can go to .
A.Susan's House
B.Bela's Village
C.Country Life Supermarket
D.Next Wave Music Store
(5)Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.We can know the address of Susan's House.
B.Dogs can learn everything at Bela's Village.
C.Arnold Swenson is a great painter.
D.Country Life Supermarket opens at ten 0's clock every morning.
RED BANK,New Jersey(January 31,2020).These days,women go to space.They sail(航行)around the world.They have all kinds of adventures(冒险).This wasn't true hundreds of years ago.Back then,women were expected to stay home.But that didn't stop these three women from taking off and doing big things.
Jeanne Baret (1740—1807):Baret was a French scientist.She studied plants.And she was the first woman to sail around the world.In 1766,Baret wanted to set sail with a group of scientists.But they were all men.Women weren't allowed to travel on French navy ships.So Baret dressed up like a man.And she sailed away.
Lady Hester Stanhope (1776—1839):Stanhope was from England.She wanted to travel.She traveled throughout the Middle East by herself.And she led an archeological dig there.She was the first woman to do this.
Nellie Bly (1864﹣1922):Bly was a reporter.In 1887,she wrote a story about hidden problems at a hospital.She dressed up like a patient at the hospital.Then she wrote an alarming six﹣part report.The story made Bly well﹣known.It also led the way for other women reporters.Two years later,Bly set a world record.She traveled around the world in seventy﹣two days!
(1)The passage is probably from the column(栏目)of a magazine.
A.People
B.Science
C.Health
D.News
(2)According to the passage, set a record traveling around the world in 72 days.
A.Red Bank
B.Jeanne Baret
C.Lady Hester Stanhope
D.Nellie Bly
(3)It is the most important to tell that ,if you are retelling this passage.
A.women today have all kinds of adventures
B.women could do great things even centuries ago
C.Jeanne Baret was the first woman to sail around the world
D.Nellie Bly's report about life inside a hospital made her famous
Look at the Earth from.space.Why does our planet look so blue?Its blue because water covers almost three quarters of the Earth's surface.Water is not just an important part of our planet.It is an important part of our body,too.More than half of our total body weight is water.
Our body loses water whenever we exercise or.go to the toilet.That's why we need to drink plenty of water every day.We drink water.We use it to cook,clean,and carry waste out of our homes.Farmers use it to grow vegetables and crops like rice and corn;factories use it to make products.
Since the 1950s,the amount(数量)of water people use has increased by three times.But the water supply(供应)hasn't.Scientists worry that soon there won't be enough water for us,as well as for the animals and plants that share our world.What can we do to help?Use water wisely.
Having enough water isn't our only problem. We also need it clean.
Right now,ships and factories are putting wastes into seas,rivers and so on.Even chemicals that farmers use are running into rivers and lakes.All this pollution can make the water dangerous to drink.It can also harm fish and other water﹣living lives.
We must do something to stop pollution.It's the best way to protect our world's most valuable natural resource(资源).
(1)How many important areas of water are mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A.One.
B.Two.
C.Three.
D.Four.
(2)The underlined sentence "We also need it clean" in Paragraph 4 means" ."
A.We also need water to wash things
B.We also need water that looks clean
C.We also need to keep water clean
D.We also need to discover clean water
(3)This passage was written to .
A.ask people to value water
B.advise people to drink more water
C.introduce the uses of water
D.describe the situation of water supply
Bruce Kelley,a reporter interviewed people and asked, "What are some of the highlights(最精彩的部分)of your life so far?" Here are some of her answers.
Janie,35,Canada:high school teacher "Oh.I've been pretty lucky up until now.For one thing,I've traveled a lot.I lived in Italy a few years ago.Then after Italy,I went to Central America and worked with a team of volunteers.We were rebuilding homes after a major earthquake for two months.It was hard work but so worth doing.Life has been interesting so far. " |
Marcos,25,Brazil:college student "Um,I've done some interesting things in the last few years.I started a band the year before last,though it didn't last we broke up after six months.But it was fun.And I've been coaching a soccer team in a local primary school for the last two years.We've won most of our matches. " |
Jing Wei 25 and Sheng Yang 27,China:designer and graduate student "Well,Sheng Yang hasn't really done anything except study over the last few years.We met when he was getting his master's in college.Then Sheng started his PhD.Since then,he's just been giving all his attention to school" "Jing Wei began working at a fashion company last year.That was a big thing for her.She's been enjoying it so far." |
(1)It seems to be a real highlight for in volunteering according to the text.
A. |
Janie |
B. |
Jing Wei |
C. |
Marcos |
D. |
Sheng Yang |
(2)From the text above,we can know that .
A. |
Janie joined in rebuilding homes in Italy after an earthquake |
B. |
Marcos has been learning to play soccer for two years |
C. |
Sheng Yang has been working for a few years |
D. |
Jing Wei got a job at a fashion company last year |
(3)The text is probably from the column(栏目) of in a magazine.
A. |
Life |
B. |
Travel |
C. |
Science |
D. |
Sports |
阅读下面短文,从每小题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中,选择一个最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
What makes a good reader?You can find the answer in Readers Club.Today,we have some books for you.Come and join the fun!
The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1953.A year later,Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for Literature.The Old Man and the Sea is generally considered by many to be his greatest achievement.The leading character in this book is a person who can face difficulties and never give up.
Hardback ¥21.70 Paperback ¥16.00
Heart,written by Edmondo De Amicis from Italy,is a diary of an Italian boy Eric.In his diary,he writes about the greatest love in the world:love for the nation,for the society,and also teachers' love,classmates' love,parents' love,children's love.
Hardback ¥27.20 Paperback ¥16.40
Peter Pan,created by Scottish novelist and playwright J.M.Barrie.Peter Pan is a young boy who can fly and never grows up.He spends his never﹣ending childhood having adventures(冒险) on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys,playing happily with children both inside and outside Neverland.
Hardback ¥22.70 Paperback ¥14.60
Celebrity Biography,also known as "Three Giants",written by Romain Rolland,about three great men in different fields:Beethoven,Michelangelo and Leo Tolstoy.They all suffered(遭受) a lot in body and spirit,but never lost confidence.
Hardback ¥26.20 Paperback ¥15.80
Club members will get a discount(折扣) of 10% for hardback books and 20% for paperback books.If you buy any of the two hardback books,e﹣books will be free for you.
(1)Who won the Nobel Prize for literature?
A.Hemingway.
B.Leo Tolstoy.
C.Edmondo De Amicis.
(2)Which word can be used to describe the topic of the book Heart?
A.Love.
B.Success.
C.Adventure.
(3)What is the book Peter Pan about?
A.A boy who likes keeping diaries.
B.A boy who always misses his family.
C.A boy who enjoys his never﹣ending childhood.
(4)What can we learn from the books The Old Man and the Sea and Celebrity Biography?
A.The value of the friendship.
B.The spirit of never giving up.
C.The advantage of the teamwork.
(5)As a club member,which books can you buy with 40 yuan to get free e﹣books?
A.Two hardback books Heart and Celebrity Biography.
B.A hardback book Heart and a paperback book Peter Pan.
C.Two hardback books The Old Man and the Sea and Peter Pan.
When the days grew long in the middle of summer,Lisa liked to go to the park and watch the clouds.
One day,Lisa saw a cloud that looked like a standing dragon.After a few minutes it became a flying dragon.Then it seemed to change direction.Another cloud moved in to mix with it,and the dragon changed into a dancing elephant.Then it became a sitting dog then a barking (吠,叫) dog,and then a tiger.
"This is better than TV!" Lisa shouted.
Mr Thomas,the music teacher at Lisa's school,was flying a kite with his son in the park.He heard Lisa's voice.He gave the kite string(线)to his son and came to Lisa.
"Hi,Mr Thomas!" Lisa said. "Look at those clouds.They keep changing!First they looked like a dragon,then an elephant,then a dog,and now a tiger!"
Mr Thomas looked up. "A tiger?" he said. "That looks like a horse to me.It's running towards the sun.That's so lively. "'
Lisa looked again.He was right! "How do clouds know how to make so many shapes?"
The clouds don't know how to make shapes.Your imagination(想象力)helps you see those shapes in the clouds, ""Mr Thomas answered as the horse changed into a chicken.
(1)What did Lisa like to do in the park in the middle of summer?
A.Train her dog.
B.Watch the clouds.
C.Feed animals.
D.Read books.
(2)Lisa found that "a barking dog" in the clouds changed into .
A.a dragon
B.an elephant
C.a tiger
D.a giraffe
(3)What was Mr Thomas doing in the park when Lisa shouted?
A.Studying plants.
B.Flying a kite.
C.Having music lessons.
D.Playing tennis.
(4)What did Mr Thomas think of the running horse in the clouds?
A.It was strong.
B.It was shy.
C.It was noisy.
D.It was lively.
(5)According to Mr Thomas,what helped Lisa see different shapes in the clouds?
A.Tradition.
B.Silence.
C.Imagination.
D.Environment.
Five people were waiting for a company(公司).Inside the room,they could do whatever they liked,except using the phone or the Internet.
On the first day,all of the five people were excited.They were imagining their bright future.But there was no interview.
On the second day,they came again for the interview.But to their surprise,there was no news about the interview.Two of them got upset.
On the third morning,they arrived earlier.Still,no news came.By mid﹣day,most of them were irritated.Some thought the company did not care for them.Some regretted coming here.Only one man was different.He was happy all those days.He kept smiling while the others complained(抱怨).
At the end of that day,the boss appeared.To their disappointment,the boss said that their interview had ended and only one of them was chosen.It was the man who kept happy.Then the boss added "We want someone who can keep happy in whatever situations .Keeping happy is an ability!"
(1)The five people were waiting for .
A. |
an interview |
B. |
a meeting |
C. |
a phone call |
D. |
a meal |
(2)The underlined word "irritated" in Paragraph 4 probably means" " .
A. |
快活的 |
B. |
愤怒的 |
C. |
放松的 |
D. |
胆怯的 |
(3)The man was chosen because .
A. |
he listened to the others |
B. |
he kept happy |
C. |
his answers were better |
D. |
he cared for others |
(4)The passage probably comes from .
A. |
a dictionary |
B. |
a poster |
C. |
a magazine |
D. |
a notice |
Liu Xiuxiang was born in a poor family.When he was 4,his father died.His mother developed mental(精神的)health problems.When he was 10,his elder brother and sisters left and never returned.To make a living,Liu collected rubbish,and in high school he worked 18 hours a day during summer vacations.However difficult it was,he never gave up his study.
In 2007,Liu failed the Gaokao.He got lost.He wondered if he should continue studying.After working in a bathhouse for about 50 days,he decided to go back to school.In 2008,h finally passed the Gaokao and went to university.
After graduation,he became a history teacher in his hometown. "I want to come back to tell the children,who are as poor and lost as I was,that education has changed my life. "Liu set a good example for them to take control of lives through education.
Now Liu gives speeches around the country.His story inspires(鼓舞)many students and encourages people to help those from poor families.Since 2012,he has helped more than 1,900 students and called on more teachers to work in poor areas to improve the quality(质量)of education.
Liu was titled "the most beautiful teacher" in 2020.His story moves us a lot.
(1)How long did Liu Xiuxiang work during summer vacations in high school?
A. |
4 hours a day. |
B. |
10 hours a day. |
C. |
12 hours a day. |
D. |
18 hours a day. |
(2)The underlined word " lost" in Paragraph 2 probably means " .
A. |
丢失的 |
B. |
错过的 |
C. |
迷路的 |
D. |
迷茫的 |
(3)Liu Xiuxiang set a good example for the children to take control of lives through .
A. |
speeches |
B. |
money |
C. |
education |
D. |
jobs |
(4)The passage is written in the order of .
A. |
space |
B. |
time |
C. |
persons |
D. |
opinion |
SHARE YOUR TECH PROJECT WITH THE WORLD! Create something with technology and see it showcased online Do you love technology?Are you always making new things and thinking up creative inventions?Now you can bring your latest tech idea to life and share it with Coolest Projects online,the world's leading technology showcase for young people.It's an amazing chance to get creative ,have fun,and celebrate what you have made.You can send any project you've created using technology and see it showcased in the Coolest Projects online,for people all over the world to see. How to take part Coolest Projects online is free,it is open to anyone from age 7 up to age 18,and you can take part in wherever you are in the world.You can send any new tech creation,using any programming language﹣perhaps a project coded (编码)in a website,a game,an app or even a robot.It can be something simple or difficult,and your project doesn't even need to be completed for you to take part.Projects must be sent by 3 May.There will be a live celebration event on 8 June. Get started and register your project at coolestprojects.org. |
(1)The text tells us that Coolest Projects online .
A. |
helps people live in a fun way |
B. |
allows anyone to see the projects on it |
C. |
is managed by young people |
D. |
develops tech projects by itself |
(2)To take part in Coolest Projects online,you .
A. |
have to be over eighteen years old |
B. |
should pay a lot of money online |
C. |
needn't make sure your project is finished |
D. |
can hand in your project after 3 May |
(3)Young people who would most probably like to read this text.
A. |
are ready to share their inventions |
B. |
play computer games well |
C. |
are learning foreign languages |
D. |
plan to make friends online |
I'm Kevin,a student of Grade 9.Most of my friends walk to school,but I like to ride my bike each day.I wake up at 7:00.After I wash my face and eat breakfast,I throw the schoolbag on my back.Do I have my books and homework?Yes,I do.
I take my bike,hop (跳)onto it and ride to school at 7:30. "See you later,mum, "I say.
I pass my friends when I ride by. "Hi,Kevin!" they call when I pass.Mary does not want to ride with me.She does not like to wear a schoolbag.She likes to carry her books in her arms when she walks.She likes to kick the autumn leaves.But she likes to look at the flowers the best.
Not me!I like to ride my bike to feel the fresh air in my face.When I get to school,I lock my bike in the bicycle park.I walk across the field to say hi to Mr Brown and wait for my friends in our classroom.
(1)What grade is Kevin in?
A.Grade 6.
B.Grade 7.
C.Grade 8.
D.Grade 9.
(2)What time does Kevin ride to school?
A.At 6:30.
B.At 7:00.
C.At 7:30.
D.At 8:00.
(3)On her way to school,Mary likes to the best.
A.ride with Kevin
B.look at the flowers
C.wear a schoolbag
D.kick the autumn leaves
(4)Why does Kevin like to ride a bike?
A.To take his mum with him.
B.To meet his grandpa.
C.To feel the fresh air in his face.
D.To show he is brave.
(5)Where does Kevin wait for his friends?
A.At home.
B.In the field.
C.At the school gate.
D.In the classroom.
Alex:Look at that guy over there.
Dave:What about him?
Alex:That's Tony Smith.
Dave:Oh,Tony.That's right.He goes to ballet(芭蕾舞)classes.
Alex:Yeah,that's weird!A boy!Doing ballet!
Dave:Hey.Tony.Do you want to play football with us?
Alex:Or are you worried about your pretty little dancing feet?
Dave:Alex,shut up!Don't listen to him,Tony,he's stupid!
Tony:You know,Alex,I like playing football.And,no,I'm not worried about my feet.
Alex:Oh,yeah?But doing ballet...
Tony:I like ballet.It's not my problem if you don't like it!
Alex:Well,I mean,it's different,isn't it?For a boy...
Tony:So what?
(1)The underlined word "weird" in Picture 2 has the similar meaning to .
A. |
awful |
B. |
strange |
C. |
fantastic |
D. |
interesting |
(2)In Alex's opinion, .
A. |
Dave is different |
B. |
ballet is only for girls |
C. |
football is only for boys |
D. |
Tony is worried about his feet |
(3)The three boys are mainly talking about .
A. |
dances |
B. |
sports |
C. |
hobbies |
D. |
classes |
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