Chinese people call the Spring Festival“Nian”. But do you know that Nian
was once the name of a monster(妖怪)?
A long time ago, the monster Nian lived in the mountains. It ate
animals. But in winter, it could not find food. So it came to villages and
ate a lot of people. People were so afraid of Nian that they locked their
doors before evening came during the winter. One day, an old man came to a
village. He told people there that Nian was afraid of three things——the
color red, fire and noise. He told people to play drums and gongs, make
big fires and set off fireworks(放鞭炮)to make Nian go away.
On a moonless, cold night, Nian went to the village again. As soon as it
opened its big mouth, people made loud noises and made fires. Nian was
really afraid and ran away. wherever it went, there was noise and fire.
When Nian was tired and could not run anymore, people killed the monster.
After that, on the coldest day of winter, people beat drums and gongs,
and set off fireworks to celebrate the death of the monster of Nian. They
put up red lanterns and have a big dinner without sleeping during the
night.
In the morning people greet each other happily. So now we have the
Spring Festival. From the story, Nian seemed to be long, long ago.
A exciting B interesting C boring D terrible The monster Nian ate people in winter because it .
A wanted to make people afraid B had no food to eat
C celebrated the Spring Festival D liked to eat people in a villageNian was afraid of .
A red B fire C noise D A, B and C The monster Nian wasn’t killed until .
A it had eaten all the animals B the old man came to a village
C it was too tired to run away D people knew what it was afraid of What is the best title for the passage?
A How the Spring Festival Came B What People did During Nian
C How People Celebrated Nian D What the Spring Festival was
The young man went to a town and worked there. He did not have a wife so a servant(仆人) did the work in his house.
The young man liked laughing a lot. He nailed(钉钉子) the servant’s shoes to the floor on Monday, and then laughed, because the servant put his feet in them and fell down.
The servant was not angry, but smiled.
Then the young man put brushes in his bed on Tuesday. The servant got into bed and hit the brushes with his feet. He was afraid. The young man laughed loudly again. Again the servant was not angry, but smiled.
Then on Wednesday the young man said to his servant, “You’re a nice, kind man. I am not going to be unkind to you again.”
The servant smiled and said, “And I’m not going to put any more mud(淤泥) from the street in your coffee.”The young man went to a town to __________.
A. study B. work C. spend his holidayHe played a joke on the servant because __________.
A. he hated him
B. he had nothing to do
C. he wanted to get pleasureWhen the young man played a joke on him, the servant just smiled because __________.
A. he was afraid to be fired(解雇)
B. he liked the young man’s action
C. making the young man laugh is his jobThe young man thought the servant showed kind to him, so at last he __________.
A. got angry
B. stopped playing jokes
C. laughed loudly againWhat did the servant do in return to(回报) the young man?
A. He stole something from the house.
B. He gave a smile to the young man.
C. He put mud into the young man’s coffee.
Sitting on a chair all day in school can make anyone want to move around. So, more and more teachers are letting students have a ball. By sitting on exercise balls instead of chairs, teachers find students' posture (姿势) and attention improve.
Dottie Pownall, a fifth-grade teacher in West Virginia, USA, has been using balls as chairs since December 2008. "The students love them", she says. Pownall took a survey of her students. She found that 80% of the students thought sitting on the balls helped them pay more attention to what they were learning.
The teacher, Pisa Witt, felt so strongly about the use of balls as chairs, she started Witt Fitt. This company encourages the use of the balls. And the company educates not only teachers but also students on how to use them. "Our products are used in 24 states, three provinces in Canada, Puert
o Rico ('波多黎各) and Japan," says Witt. "Research shows that sitting on the balls makes them sit up straighter. You can slouch (低头垂肩地坐) on a ball," says Witt, "but it feels awful." Because the students are moving, their blood (血液) increases. That carries more oxygen (氧气 to the brain (大脑), so the kids have more energy and can focus longer.
"Furthermore, they're fun." says Pownali. What will happen if a student sits on a chair all day in school? The student will _________.
| A．pay more attention to his lessons | B．be fun |
| C．like to move around | D．sit up straighter |
How long has Dottie Pownall used the balls?
| A．About three years. | B．Only one year. |
| C．In 2008. | D．Since he was a fifth-grade teacher. |
In how many countries are the balls used as the students' chairs?
| A．Four. | B．Three. | C．Two. | D．One. |
Teachers choose balls instead of chairs because sitting on balls helps the kids___________.
| A．improve the students' posture and attention | B．slouch on the chairs |
| C．have fun | D．Both A and C are correct answers. |
Which is better for kids to study in class, sitting on a chair or sitting on a ball?
| A．Sitting on a chair. | B．Sitting on a ball. |
| C．They are the same. | D．We don't know. |
There are many wetlands in China and some of them have become the world’s important wetlands.The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. They are home for many different kinds of animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More than 700 Milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world, but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Crane Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.
The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine, too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering(提供) food and home for some special kinds of animals is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are iimportant because they also prevent flood. But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and less space for wildlife.
Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.
The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are in the ___________of China.
| A．east | B．south | C．west | D．north |
Usually the weather in the wetlands is ____________
| A．hot | B．pleasant | C．cold | D．dry |
The World Wetlands Day is on _______________
| A．April 22 | B．June 25 |
| C．February 2 | D．March 22 |
We must protect wetlands because ___________________
| A．they are home for wildlife |
| B．they can offer food to animals |
| C．they can prevent flood |
| D．all of the above |
A new contact lens（隐形眼镜片）has been developed by scientists from America，Britain and China.It can check for illnesses at any time by examining chemicals in tears.A new sensor（感应器）is used to achieve his purpose.
Scientists hope that the improvement could help to deal with sudden medical events.Dr.Zhao Yunlong said， "COVID﹣19 has had a great influence on the scientific world.And we are doing research to help people deal with similar events in the future."
When introducing the new contact lens，Dr.Guo Shiqi，a researcher at Harvard，said，"In the past，the sensor was put between the layers（层）of the lens.It didn't have direct contact（接触）with tears，But our new sensor is smaller and smarter.I t can be fixed to a lens and keep direct contact with tears.What's more，it causes no discomfort to the eye.
The contact lens has not been put to the market，but researchers are quite sure that it will be welcomed.It is especially useful for the old and those who may experience sudden medical events.
As society develops，scientists are supposed to develop more products that provide care and convenience（便利）for people.The contact lens is one of what they are researching on.Earlier，a California company developed another kind of contact lens using LED technology.It can show the heath information on the mobile phone.Steve Sinclair，head of the company，said， "We have to build something that helps you when you need it and stays of when you don't need it."
（1）According to Dr.Zhao Yunlong,they did the research because .
| A． |
they are experienced |
| B． |
they are asked to do so |
| C． |
they want to fight COVID﹣19 |
| D． |
they want to help people |
（2）The advantage of the new sensor is that .
| A． |
it is put between lenses |
| B． |
it is much cheaper |
| C． |
it is smaller and smarter |
| D． |
it can be used for many years |
（3）The writer writes the last paragraph by giving .
| A． |
an opinion and facts |
| B． |
an opinion and answers |
| C． |
a question and facts |
| D． |
question and answers |
（4）The best title of this passage probably is .
| A． |
Sensors：Science and Technology |
| B． |
Contact Lenses Care and Convenience |
| C． |
The Most Useful Product |
| D． |
Great Companies of Contact Lens |
Newspapers are dying.Electronic devices like mobile phones，pads，TVs and car radios can all be the killers.Most people believe in the long run，there is no reason• no practical reason for newspapers to survive.No matter what we do may only buy time.
Can anything save newspapers？I decided to have a try.
Many years ago，Bonnier，a Swedish publisher，set a newspaper in the former Soviet countries .After a few years，they had more newspapers in central and eastern Europe.However，these newspapers were run by a group of inexperienced people，and they didn't have enough money.In many places there were not even art directors.
I got a position in Bonnier's newspaper as an art director.
It was very difficult at first.I was really disappointed，until one day，in Londonn，when I saw performance by Cirque du Soleil. "These guys took some run﹣down entertainment，and put it to the highest possible level of performance art.M Inspiration lighted me up， "Why can't we do the same with the newspapers.We started to redesign the newspapers，one by one.
We used our imagination.We treated the whole newspaper as one piece，one composition - like music.
Music has a rhythm，has ups and downs.Design is responsible for this experience.Flipping through pages was readers' experience and I was responsible for this experience.
The front page became my personal channel to talk to the readers.My approach was simple and direct.I wanted to show my understanding of art，and of reality.I wanted to make posters，not newspapers.Not even magazines：posters.
We had determination，and we kept on trying.We experimented with type，with illustration and with photos.We kept asking：Why do we do it？What's our goal？
Design was not only about the front page.It was a part of the process.To be good was not enough.The process we made was about improving the product completely.
We adjusted the content accordingly.We improved everything to what our readers thought it should be and how they liked reading it.We kept improving and we had fun.
Soon in Poland ，our pages were named "Covers of the Year" three times in a row.One year later this newspaper，in the same country，they named it the "World's Best﹣Designed Newspaper".Two years later，the same award came to Estonia.The circulation of the newspapers kept going up.They became more and more popular.
Someone may think we are buying time，but our newspapers are alive，and growing.
（1）According to the passage，most people think newspapers .
| A． |
will be replaced |
| B． |
should be improved |
| C． |
need to be saved |
| D． |
may die immediately |
（2）Why did the writer go to work in Bonnier's newspaper？
| A． |
Art director was a well﹣paid position. |
| B． |
It would die and he was going to save it. |
| C． |
He hoped to get more working experience. |
| D． |
It was a big publishing company in Europe. |
（3）Which of the following is probably the writer's opinion？
| A． |
Newspapers can be alive if they are designed as posters. |
| B． |
The other newspapers can develop as quickly as Bonnier. |
| C． |
We may only buy time no matter how we save newspapers. |
| D． |
Newspapers won't survive unless we keep improving them. |
（4）What makes the writer's newspapers survive and grow？（请用约 40 词回答）
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How to get that job!
Interviews can be quite frightening but our top five tips can help you.Don't worry — relax!Remember these things and you'll be fine.
（1）
Find out exactly where the interview is and how to get there.Remember that buses and trains can often be late so allow plenty of time.It's better to be early than late.
（2）
Think about what the interviewer will ask you.He or she will probably ask about your qualifications（资格）and your experience but they'll also ask you why you want the job as well.Think of some possible questions and prepare your answers before you go.
（3）
If you wear something new it will make you feel uncomfortable.It's best to wear something smart but something you like and feel happy in.
（4）
In the interview，don't sit looking at your feet.Make sure you sit up and look the interviewer in the eye.This makes you look honest and more confident.
（5）
It's a good idea to ask questions at the interview.Ask about the company or the job.Prepare some questions before the interview.It makes you look more interested if you do this.
A.Ask a question! B.Be relaxed. C.Wear comfortable clothes. D.Be on time! E.Make eye contact（眼神交流）! F.Be prepared! |
To become a better person，we should go to school every day.So how can we become powerful and start changes in our own life？Perhaps we can get some tips from the US First Lady Michelle Obama.During her visit to China，from March 20–26，Mrs.Obama shared her views on education with students.
The first lady encouraged Chinese students to aim high and get a good education.In Chengdu No.7 High School，she told students that having poor roots doesn't matter A long as you work hard.
Mrs.Obama said her family was not rich.Like many Chinese students，her parents had big dreams for her.She felt the weight of her parents' sacrifices （牺牲） on her shoulders and worked hard to make them proud.
Persevering was not easy，though.Sometimes she had to wake up at 4：30 a.m.and study late into the night. "But whenever I got tired or discouraged，I would remember something my mother always told me，" she said， "A good education is something that ①take，no，from，can，one，away，you."
Mrs.Obama also encourages Chinese students to study abroad. "As the Chinese B goes，
②It is better to travel 10，000 miles than to read 10，000 books，" she said. "③在学校取得好成绩是不够的。It's also important to have real experience with languages，cultures and societies different from your own， " she noted.
"Studying abroad could also gain future international relations. ④It could help young people from different country work together to deal with problems such as climate change，" Mrs.Obama said.
任务一：（1）请将文中A，B 空白处分别填入一个恰当的单词，使句子意思完整正确。
A. B.
任务二：（2）请将文中①处斜体单词连成句子。
A good education is something that .
任务三：（3）请将文中②处划线句子译成汉语。
任务四：（4）请将文中③处的汉语译成英语。
任务五：（5）文中④处划线句子中有一处错误，请找出并改在横线上。（每空一词）
改为
The Chinese fan is more like an artwork than a tool for cooling.It includes the art of carving，painting，handwriting，etc.（1）
A silk fan is also called a "round silk fan".（2） And it's decorated with paintings of beautiful women，flowers or birds.It's one of the earliest types of Chinese fan and popular with women of all ages.
（3） It's made of the feathers（羽毛） of several different sorts of bits，such as peacocks and geese.The fan handle（柄） is usually wooden.
A folding fan is often made of paper.The fan handles and fan ribs（扇骨） are usually made of bamboo or wood.The material of the handles and the ribs is very important.
（4） There are always beautiful paintings or handwriting on the fan.
Why do Chinese people love fans so much？
In ancient China，fans were a sign of beauty and knowledge.（5） Learned men would fan themselves to show their deep thoughts，too.
| A.It decides the value of the fan. B.This type of fan is often made of silk. C.Most Chinese people don't like fans at all. D.Here are some common types of Chinese fan. E.Ladies would use fans to show their kindness. F.The feather fan is a well﹣known type of Chinese fan. |
How old was King when he died?
| A．29. | B．39. | C．65. | D．68. |
Which of the following is RIGHT?
| A．King was born in Tennessee. |
| B．King led a bus boycott in Alabama. |
| C．King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1963. |
| D．King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1965. |
What’s the purpose of the time line in this article?
| A．To teach the students to draw a time line. |
| B．To introduce Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
| C．To tell more about Martin Luther King Jr. |
| D．To explain why whites and blacks were separated. |
阅读理解.阅读下列短文，然后从每小题ABCD中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
Four years ago when I was a boy of 11, I got into the biggest trouble as a kid. It was a Saturday morning. Both my parents were out, leaving me and my 10—month—old sister became alone. Anyway, my sister was still asleep in her room. In fact I had the house to myself. I decided to do some drawing. Soon I gave up. Nothing was on TV, so I felt bored and touched the candles on the shelp…I had an idea! What would happen if I see fire to some kitchen paper? Well, of course it went on fire, but it wasn’t the tiny flame(火箭)I’d expected, and I couldn’t blow it out. I threw it on the floor, and then luckily got my dad’s boots(靴子)and stamped it out.
I thought I was safe until there was a HCGE hole in my room. When my mum came home later, she smelt the smoke immediately. She dropped the shopping bag, luckily for me, over the hole. I thought this meant she would never see it. However, after running round the house checking for a fire, she of course picked up the bag and saw the hole. Next I was grounded(关禁闭)and in trouble for months. Even though, the hole was still there, reminding me of what I did.
How old was the writer when he wrote the passage?
| A．11 years old. | B．13 years old. |
| C．15 years old. | D．17 years old. |
The underlined words “stamp out” in the first paragraph mean ____.
A. 吹灭 B. 扑灭 C. 杀灭 D浇灭
Put the sentences in the right order according to the passage.
①The boy set fire to some kitchen paper.
②The boy did some drawing.
③The boy was grounded.
④The boy stamped the fire out.
⑤His mother checked for a fire.
| A．②④③①⑤ | B．②①④⑤③ |
| C．②①④③⑤ | D．①③④②⑤ |
Who put out the fire at last?
| A．The writer. |
| B．The writer and his sister. |
| C．The writer’s mother. |
| D．The writer’s father. |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．It’s difficult to put out a fire. |
| B．The boy didn’t look after his sister. |
| C．The boy made a big trouble when he was 11. |
| D．Don’t leave children home alone while shopping. |
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
What do people do with their old, out of date but still useful computers? Most people don’t know how to deal with them．Many old computers are put away．Many more are simply thrown away as rubbish．
Finally, some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers．Sony has agreed to help recycle old Sony products(产品)．Dell, Hewlett Packard and other companies now also take back some old computers of their own brands．
In some countries, laws have been passed, too．Computer companies have to pay for collecting and recycling their used products．And 70% of the computer waste must be recycled．The idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay for the cost．That will encourage them to make computers which are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade(升级)．
Yet many people are throwing away good computers, while others cannot afford them at all．Hundreds of organizations are working on this problem．They collect and repair old computers．Some also teach others how to repair computers．These repaired computers then go to schools, charities(慈善团体) or people who need them．Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish into someone else’s useful things and cut down waste, too．
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。What do many people do with old computers?
| A．They repair them． |
| B．They sell them． |
| C．They send them to others． |
| D．They stop using them． |
How many computer companies are mentioned in the second paragraph？
| A．One． |
| B．Two． |
| C．Three． |
| D．Four． |
According to the laws in some countries, computer companies must _____．
| A．recycle most of their products |
| B．collect all their used products |
| C．repair and upgrade old computers |
| D．make more cheaper computers |
What do the organizations do to solve the problem of old computers?
| A．Help the computer companies to collect them． |
| B．Repair and send them to those who need them． |
| C．Help people to learn to use them． |
| D．Turn rubbish into useful things． |
What is the main idea of this passage?
| A．Repairing old computers． |
| B．Encouraging to make cheap computers． |
| C．Recycling old computers． |
| D．Helping those who need computers． |
任务型阅读。（每小题2分，共8分）
阅读下文并回答问题。
Hot pot(火锅) is many Chinese people’s favorite and Liu Yang is one of them.
Three days ago, Liu Yang arrived in England. There he had three days of hamburgers, sandwiches and potatoes. Yesterday he was very excited when he heard that there was going to be a meal of hotpot to welcome the new students.
He went into the room and sat next to an American girl. To his surprise, he saw potatoes and bread in front of him. Where was the hot pot?
When she saw Liu Yang was very surprised, the American girl told him that hotpot is NOT hot pot. China has hot pot in two words but English hotpot is written in one word.
Hotpot is made from meat, potatoes and onions. People put it in the oven(烤箱) all day in a heavy pot and on a low heat. It is easy to cook.
Hotpot tastes fine. But Liu Yang still misses hot pot, two words!Is hot pot many Chinese people’s favorite?
__________________________________________________________When did Liu Yang arrive in England?
__________________________________________________________Who told Liu Yang that hotpot is not hot pot?
__________________________________________________________Which country has hot pot in two words?
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Everyone dreams of changing the world. But can teenagers really make a difference? And how can they go about it?
Michael Norton's book 365 Ways to Change the World is a good starting point. The book gives an idea or task for every single day of the year. The tasks include offering to work at a local homeless shelter (庇护所) and planting a tree.
The book says that one simple act, no matter how small, can help someone in need. It may even influence (影响) other teens to do something.
Nathan Anthony, a student at Maple High School in Modesto, California, US, agrees. “It is impossible to get anything in life without giving something to someone or working hard at school or workplace," Anthony said.
Another Maple student, Ariane Mota, has the same idea." Giving is our way of repaying those who help us," she said." Whether it is a helping hand or a donation, we should help others to make their day or life better."
But how often do teens see peers (同龄人) helping a stranger or doing something nice for someone?
According to Anthony, not a lot. He and Mota both believe this needs to be changed.
"I help my friends by telling them that their lives are better than those poorer people," Anthony said." Humor is also a great tool."
So whether you're helping to find a cure (疗法) for bad illness or simply smiling at a stranger, do something every day to help change the world for the better.365 Ways of Changing the World is a book __________.
| A．written about Michael Norton. |
| B．about what teenagers learn at school |
| C．that gives teenagers an idea or task for every single day of the year |
| D．about how to work in a shelter. |
Which of the following does not change the world for the better?
| A．Eating a delicious meal |
| B．Telling friends that their lives are better |
| C．Helping find a cure for cancer (癌症) |
| D．Smiling at a stranger |
According to Nathan Anthony, how many teens can be seen helping a stranger or do something nice for someone?
| A．a lot of teens | B．Hundreds of teens |
| C．Some teens | D．Millions of teens |
How often does the passage tell us to do something to change the world better?
| A．Once a year | B．Every day |
| C．Once a week | D．Twice a day |
From the article, we know _____________.
| A．Michael Norton dreams of changing the world most |
| B．only great acts can influence other teens to do something |
| C．Nathan Anthony and Ariane Mota are both teenagers at Maple High School |
| D．humor does not belong to what teenagers should do to change the world |
Find and keep your friendship
Every one of us, rich or poor, should at least have one or two good friends. Your friends will listen to you when you speak, will take care of you when you are sick, and will be together with you in your journey through life.
Everyone needs friends. Friendship can make us happier. How can we find a good friend and get on well with each other? Here is some advice.
Make friends with a person who is easy to get along with.
You should make friends with a person who has something in common with you.
Give your friend a hand when he or she is in trouble . Friends should always be ready to help each other.
Believe in each other. This is the most important thing in a friendship.
Even the best friends may have quarrel (争吵)sometimes. If this happens ,don’t let your quarrel last too long. Try to make up with（和好） your friends soon.
Friendship is a kind of treasure in our life. It is like a bottle of wine,the longer it is kept,the better it will be.
根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正误。你认为正确的句子请在答题卷相应的空格内写T,错误的写F,(共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)Rich people don’t need friends.
If your friends are in trouble,you should help them.
Make friends with people who are not difficult to get along with.
Don’t believe in your friends.
Best friends don’t have a quarrel.
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