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给予就是获得 On a cold winter afternoon，I was walking home from a supermarket.I was feeling a little tired，as I was carrying my shopping bags.They were so heavy that I decided to stop to have a rest in the park.I walked towards the gate of the park.I noticed a poor man walking out of the restaurant in front of me.He was holding a paper bag.He walked to a nearby dustbin (垃圾箱) and looked into it.‎ I suddenly felt sad.I knew this man would take all that he could get，so I went up to him and gave him some fruit.The man，with wrinkles (皱纹) on his face，looked up in surprise and took what I gave him.‎ A big smile appeared on his face and I felt very happy.Then he said，“Wow！First，someone gave me this sandwich，then this drink，and now some delicious fruit.This is my daughter's lucky day.Thank you，boy.” Then he went away，singing a song.‎ Just then，I understood what the saying “Giving is getting”really meant.Everyone in the world needs help and everyone can offer help.‎ Giving sometimes doesn't cost much，but it means a lot to the people who you help.The man's happiness at that moment comes into my mind every time I have the chance to help others.‎ ‎1．The writer felt a little tired because __B__．‎ A．he worked so hard B．he carried heavy shopping bags C．he walked too fast D．he helped the poor man carry bags ‎2．The writer gave the poor man some fruit because __C__．‎ A．he couldn't carry so much fruit B．he knew the man's daughter liked the fruit C．he wanted to help the poor man D．the poor man asked him for some fruits ‎3．The poor man's daughter couldn't get __A__ that day.‎ A．a new skirt B．a sandwich C．a drink D．delicious fruit ‎4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？__C__‎ A．The poor man's daughter might be sad.‎ B．It was the poor man's daughter's birthday that day.‎ C．The poor man had no money to buy such delicious food for his daughter.‎ D．Giving will cost you lots of money.‎ ‎5．The passage mainly tells us __D__．‎ A．not to look into dustbins B．not to be a poor man C．to give others fruits D．giving is getting 成功是一种习惯 Michael Jordon is the greatest basketball player so far.Once he was making a television advertisement.All Michael needed to do in the advertisement was to miss a shot.For Michael，this ‎ was difficult.He always succeeded whenever he was throwing the ball.Every time he threw a basketball，it went in.Every time he tried to miss a shot，he failed.In total，it took him over 20 times before he missed a shot.‎ For Michael，success is a strong habit.He had formed a habit which was so strong that it took him a lot of time to break it and “fail”．Just like drinking，smoking and collecting things，success is also a habit.Like all habits，once it is established，it is difficult to break.Many people think that success is difficult to maintain (维持)．They feel that it will be hard work and will need too much action and focus.The truth is that it is simply a habit，and as easy to keep as any other habit.‎ Spend some time making success a habit in your life.Once you have developed it，it is not something you will want to change again.Then，the only thing you will fail is failing.‎ ‎1．According to the first paragraph，we know that __A__．‎ A．Michael plays basketball very well B．everyone likes Michael better than other players C．Michael enjoys making a TV advertisement D．it is difficult for Michael to make a TV advertisement ‎2．In the TV advertisement，Michael __C__．‎ A．missed a shot quickly B．was not able to throw a basketball C．was asked to miss a shot D．misses a shot without any difficulty ‎3．In the author's opinion，__D__．‎ A．success is hard to keep B．success needs much action and focus C．success is hard work D．success is a habit that is easy to keep ‎4．The underlined word “established” means __A__ in the passage.‎ A．formed B．remembered C．offered D．accepted ‎5．The best title of this passage is __D__．‎ A．Failure is the mother of success B．Practice makes perfect C．An advertisement about Michael D．Make success a habit ‎ 情感故事——母子情 I often asked my mother for help when I had __1__ to do.But she always said，“Do it yourself，dear.” I was not happy about this at all.I thought she was the __2__ mother in the world!‎ For example，one day，I decided to invite some friends of __3__ to my home.My bedroom was in a mess.Books were __4__，and I didn't make the bed.I asked my mother to help me clean it，__5__ she still said，“Do it yourself.”‎ Because of my “lazy mother”，I __6__ to wash my clothes and clean my room.I had to help my parents do __7__．I even had to go to the dentist by __8__．It was really hard for me to do everything well，but I have learned a lot.As time __9__，I understand my mother.She ‎ ‎__10__ me clever and diligent (勤奋的)．She is a great mother.‎ ‎(C)1.A.everything easy　　 　B．anything easy C．something difficult D．nothing difficult ‎(D)2.A.nicest　　B．best　 　C．tallest　　D．laziest ‎(B)3.A.I B．mine C．me D．my ‎(C)4.A.here B．there C．everywhere D．nowhere ‎(A)5.A.but B．or C．though D．so ‎(D)6.A.volunteered B．wanted C．offered D．had ‎(B)7.A.sports B．chores C．decisions D．mistakes ‎(A)8.A.myself B．herself C．ourselves D．himself ‎(C)9.A.goes back B．goes over C．goes by D．goes up ‎(B)10.A.helped B．made C．taught D．thought ‎ 哲理故事——猴子和大象 Once upon a time，an elephant was proud because he was so __1__ that he could pull a tree down.A monkey thought he was very quick and can __2__ a tree.They couldn't decide which was better—to be strong __3__ to be quick.At last they went to a horse.The horse said to them，“Do just as I tell you.Go to the other side of the __4__ and get some fruit for me，and then I shall decide which is better.”‎ So the elephant and the monkey went to the river，but the water was deep and the monkey was worried.“Get on __5__ back，” said the elephant，“I shall carry you to swim __6__ the river.” Soon they got to the other side.There stood the tree.It was so tall.The elephant tried to break the tree down，but it was too strong.He tried to reach the fruit，but it was too high.‎ ‎“Wait a minute，I can climb，” said the monkey.He ran __7__ up the tree and got the fruit.Then they __8__ the river with the fruit again.They gave the horse the fruit and said，“Now tell us which is better.” “Each of you couldn't get the fruit __9__ yourself.It __10__ both the elephant's strength (力量) and the monkey's quickness to get it，” said the horse.‎ The elephant and the monkey both smiled.‎ ‎(B)1.A.heavy B．strong C．big D．tall ‎(C)2.A.catch B．hold C．climb D．get ‎(A)3.A.or B．and C．but D．so ‎(D)4.A.field B．mountain C．street D．river ‎(C)5.A.her B．your C．my D．his ‎(A)6.A.across B．from C．to D．under ‎(D)7.A.clearly B．slowly C．nearly D．quickly ‎(C)8.A.jumped B．swam C．crossed D．ran ‎(B)9.A.in B．by C．with D．to ‎(A)10.A.needed B．spent C．kept D．paid ‎ 态度决定一切 This story is about Mrs. Jones，an 82yearold lady.__1__ her life was hard，she was always nicely dressed every day.‎ This morning Mrs. Jones was moving to the nursing home (养老院)．The nursing home was very __2__．After hours of waiting，Mrs. Jones still smiled sweetly when she was told that her room was ready.__3__ the way to her room，I told her what the room was like.‎ Suddenly she said，“I love __4__！”‎ ‎“__5__ Mrs. Jones，you haven't seen the room yet！” I was surprised at her reply.‎ She stopped and said，“Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is __6__．It depends on how I decide to __7__ the room.I have already decided to love the room before I __8__ see it.”‎ Then she continued，“I have a __9__．I can spend the day in bed and consider how tiny my room is.Or I can just get out of bed and be thankful that I can __10__ enjoy a new day.Each day is a __11__．I'll enjoy my life and all the happy memories that I have stored in my bank account (账户) before.”‎ Life is like a bank account.You can take out what you've put in.If you have put a lot of __12__ in your bank account，you can take out some of it when you feel sad.‎ Attitude (态度) is everything.‎ ‎(C)1.A.When B．Since C．Although D．If ‎(A)2.A.busy B．beautiful C．old D．small ‎(A)3.A.On B．In C．By D．Through ‎(D)4.A.them B．her C．you D．it ‎(B)5.A.So B．But C．And D．Or ‎(D)6.A.repaired B．made C．bought D．placed ‎(B)7.A.take up B．think about C．tidy up D．ask for ‎(C)8.A.clearly B．carefully C．actually D．nearly ‎(C)9.A.habit B．dream C．choice D．suggestion ‎(B)10.A.also B．still C．ever D．only ‎(A)11.A.gift B．mess C．lesson D．journey ‎(D)12.A.love B．courage C．kindness D．happiness ‎ 智者的花瓶 Once upon a time，there was a lazy poor man living in a small house with spider webs (蜘蛛网) on the walls and mice running around.People __1__ coming into such a dirty place and the poor man was lonely and sad every day.He thought it was poverty (贫困) that __2__ his unhappy life.‎ One day，the poor man dropped in on a wise old man and asked him for __3__ about changing his life.The old man gave him a beautiful vase (花瓶) and said，“This is a magic vase that will bring you __4__．”‎ The poor man looked at the vase __5__．Why would he need a vase in his poor house？However，he didn't want to __6__ such a beautiful vase，so he brought it home on the table.‎ ‎“It's not right for something so beautiful to be __7__．” the poor man looked at the vase ‎ and thought.Then he picked some wild flowers and put them into it，making it even more beautiful.‎ ‎__8__ he was still not satisfied.“It is not good for such a beautiful thing to stand next to a spider web.” At this，he started to do some cleaning in the house and paint the walls.‎ His house turned into __9__ place immediately.The poor man __10__．He suddenly realized that in the past it was his laziness that made him poor and unhappy.From then on，he worked hard and his life got better and better.‎ ‎(B)1.A.enjoyed B．avoided C．forgot D．considered ‎(A)2.A.led to B．connected to C．made up D．set up ‎(C)3.A.service B．knowledge C．advice D．care ‎(B)4.A.peace B．happiness C．mess D．regret ‎(D)5.A.sadly B．nervously C．proudly D．surprisedly ‎(A)6.A.throw away B．give out C．pay for D．keep off ‎(C)7.A.ugly B．full C．empty D．dirty ‎(B)8.A.Although B．But C．So D．Because ‎(D)9.A.large B．dark C．strange D．comfortable ‎(A)10.A.cheered up B．rang up C．sped up D．stayed up ‎ 教育的重要性 Sitienei，a 90yearold Kenyan grandmother，has become the world's oldest primary school student.She is studying at the local primary school to learn to read and write.She is from a small __1__ in Kenyan.She has spent most of her life __2__ as a midwife (接生婆)，helping women to give birth to babies.She wants to pass on her midwife skills to the young.She said she didn't have a chance to go to school when she was __3__．So she wants all the children in her village to __4__．‎ The head teacher at the school said，“I'm proud __5__ her.She is loved by every pupil.They all want to learn and play with __6__．” He also said，“She is doing well considering her __7__．I can say I have seen a big difference in this school __8__ she came.”‎ Sitienei often said，“I want to tell children，__9__ girls in poor areas，that __10__ will be your wealth.” She added，“With education，you can be whatever you want to be—a doctor，a teacher，a scientist，and so on.”‎ ‎(B)1.A.school B．village C．town D．city ‎(D)2.A.reading B．writing C．playing D．working ‎(A)3.A.young B．old C．famous D．free ‎(A)4.A.study B．work C．leave D．listen ‎(C)5.A.for B．with C．of D．in ‎(A)6.A.her B．me C．him D．you ‎(B)7.A.chance B．age C．skills D．ways ‎(C)8.A.after B．when C．since D．before ‎(B)9.A.naturally B．especially C．luckily D．certainly ‎(D)10.A.friendship B．future C．competition D．education ‎ 英语角练习英语 There is an English corner in our school.Every afternoon，many of my classmates come to the corner.My teacher Miss Li comes here，__1__．At the corner，we all speak English.‎ The corner started last year.There were only __2__ students because many were afraid to speak English.After a few weeks，more and more students came here.At first，some students just __3__ to the other students.I was one of them.I was afraid to speak English.I thought someone would __4__ me，but I wanted to speak.I always spoke English in my heart.My teacher went on saying，“Don't be afraid.Open your mouth.” I tried and tried to open my mouth.At last，I said “Hello！” to the teacher.The teacher was very __5__．She said “Hello！” to me at once.From __6__ on，I began to speak English.I work hard at English and I try my best __7__ more.I learn __8__ my teacher and my classmates at the corner.Now I can speak a little English.Every Sunday afternoon.I come to the corner __9__．‎ It's a good __10__ to speak English.Please join us.‎ ‎(C)1.A.also　 　 B．either　 　 C．too　　　D．as well ‎(D)2.A.a lot of B．a little C．a bit of D．a few ‎(C)3.A.talked B．spoke C．listened D．came ‎(B)4.A.help B．laugh at C．stop D．fit into ‎(A)5.A.happy B．interesting C．sad D．afraid ‎(B)6.A.now B．then C．today D．that ‎(A)7.A.to speak B．of talk C．saying D．telling ‎(D)8.A.to B．at C．for D．from ‎(C)9.A.late B．often C．early D．too ‎(D)10.A.room B．school C．home D．place ‎ 交朋友的方法 The Read family comes to a new big city，but Mrs.Read's son，Bob，is not happy.He doesn't have anyone to play with.“ Don't__1__！”says his mother，“You will soon make friends here.”‎ One morning，there is a __2__at the door.Bob's mother，Mrs.Read，opens it.There stands a woman with brown hair.It is Mrs.Miller.She comes to borrow some __3__．She wants to__4__cakes.Mrs.Read gives her two.In the afternoon，there is another knock at the door.Mrs.Read opens it and sees a boy__5__there.“My name is Jack Miller，”he says，“My mother sends you this cake and the two eggs.”“Well，thank you，Jack.”says Mrs.Read，“__6__and meet my son Bob.”‎ Look！Bob and Jack are having cake and milk.They are playing football.Now they are__7__！Jack says，“I'm glad you live next door.”Bob says，“I must thank your mother for coming to __8__eggs.”Jack laughs and tells Bob，“My mother doesn't want the two eggs，but she wants to make friends__9__your mother.”Bob says，“That's a funny way to make friends.It's a(n) __10__way，too.It can work！”‎ Only if you're willing to make friends can you always find some ways!‎ ‎(A)1.A.worry B．frighten C．excite D．interest ‎(C)2.A.shout B．cry C．knock D．bark ‎(D)3.A.cakes B．desks C．milk D．eggs ‎(D)4.A.cook B．pay C．ask D．make ‎(C)5.A.lifting B．sitting C．standing D．lying ‎(A)6.A.Come in B．Go away ‎ C．Get out D．Turn around ‎(C)7.A.classmates B．enemies ‎ C．friends D．brothers ‎(B)8.A.lend B．borrow C．give D．take ‎(D)9.A.into B．to C．after D．with ‎(A)10.A.easy B．difficult C．foolish D．bad 展示实验——放下负担 A teacher was giving a talk to his students on stress (压力) management.He raised a glass of water and asked them，“How __1__ do you think this glass of water is？”‎ The students began to think and __2__．Their answers are different，from 20g to 500g.‎ ‎“It does not matter on the real __3__．It depends on how long you hold it.If I hold it for a __4__，it is OK.If I hold it for an hour，I will have an ache in my right arm.If I hold it for a day，you will have to call a __5__．It is the exact same weight，but the longer I hold it，the heavier it becomes.What we have to do is to put the glass down，__6__ for a while before holding it up again.”‎ ‎“If we carry our burdens (负担) __7__ sooner or later，we will not be able to carry on.The burden will become increasingly heavier.We have to __8__ the burden every now and then，so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on.”‎ So __9__ you return home from work tonight，put the burden of work down.Don't carry it back home.You can pick it up tomorrow.‎ Whatever burdens you have，let them down for a moment if you can.And learn to __10__ ourselves.‎ Life is short but amazing.Enjoy it!‎ ‎(A)1.A.heavy B．full C．much D．long ‎(C)2.A.read B．watch C．guess D．listen ‎(B)3.A.glass B．weight C．water D．height ‎(A)4.A.minute B．night C．day D．week ‎(C)5.A.mother B．teacher C．doctor D．friend ‎(A)6.A.rest B．shake C．look D．work ‎(D)7.A.this time B．some other time C．next time D．all the time ‎(B)8.A.give up B．put down C．pick up D．think about ‎(C)9.A.after B．since C．before D．until ‎(D)10.A.save B．help C．care D．relax ‎ 礼仪和风俗 Manners are very important for our daily life.There are many different customs and habits __1__ different countries.We must find out and follow their customs.Here __2__ examples of the things that a person with good education should do.‎ If you visit a Chinese family，you should __3__ the door first.When the door opens，you will not move before the host says “Come in，please.” After you enter the room，you would not sit down __4__ the host asks you to take a seat.When a cup of tea is sent to your hand，you should say “__5__” and receive it with two hands.Before entering a house in Japan，it is good manners to __6__ your shoes.In England，a visitor always finishes the food to show that he has enjoyed it.The host will be __7__ with that.‎ You have to give your present in public in the Middle East.But __8__ good manners to give your present in private in Asia.‎ ‎“Come any time” means “I want you __9__ me” in India.If you don't suggest a time at once，the Indians will think you are refusing the invitation.But if __10__ Englishman says “Come any time”，they will think you are impolite if you start fixing a date.‎ ‎(A)1.A.among B．between C．during D．as ‎(C)2.A.be B．is C．are D．am ‎(B)3.A.knocking at B．knock at C．knocked at D．to knock at ‎(D)4.A.when B．after C．while D．until ‎(A)5.A.Thank you B．You're welcome C．I'm sorry D．That's all right ‎(B)6.A.take on B．take off C．get on D．get off ‎(B)7.A.pleasure B．pleased C．pleasing D．pleasant ‎(B)8.A.they're B．it's C．they D．it ‎(A)9.A.to visit B．visit C．visiting D．visited ‎(C)10.A.a B．some C．an D．many ‎ 四季美景 Spring，summer，autumn and winter make a year.We clearly know __1__ season is important.If I __2__ which season is the most beautiful，I'd like to say all of them are beautiful.‎ Spring shows a wonderful picture with the blue sky and white clouds，green trees and clear __3__，shining sun and warm wind.Nature has woken up.Where is spring？It shines __4__ the eyes of children，it dances among people's gestures (姿态) and expressions.The sunshine is __5__ everything wake up.People will have a new beginning in spring __6__ is the best time to start the whole year's work.‎ Summer is __7__ active season.We can go boating and have fun in the water.What I like best in this season is the lotus (莲花)．Whenever I am __8__，it encourages me to try my best to make my dream come true.‎ I was born in autumn.It has seen my growth，happiness and sadness.Though the past months are sometimes bad，I own a new beginning.It __9__ love，hope and joy into my life.‎ I love winter because I have fun with friends playing in the snow，making a snowman，enjoying the white world with the song Edelweiss (雪绒花)．Winter is a season with hope.If winter comes，can __10__ be far behind？I love seasons.All seasons are great.‎ ‎(A)1.A.each B．some C．either D．all ‎(C)2.A.ask B．am asking C．am asked D．asked ‎(B)3.A.air B．water C．earth D．sand ‎(A)4.A.in B．on C．under D．after ‎(D)5.A.keeping B．inviting C．telling D．making ‎(A)6.A.which B．who C．where D．why ‎(C)7.A./ B．a C．an D．the ‎(B)8.A.happy B．sad C．angry D．excited ‎(D)9.A.finishes B．tells C．waits D．brings ‎(A)10.A.spring B．summer C．autumn D．winter 植物的重要性和种类 Plants are very important living things.__1__ there are no plants，life can't go on.This is because plants can __2__ food from air，water and sunlight.But animals and man __3__ do that.Animals get their food __4__ eating plants and other animals.We grow so __5__ plants around us because animals and man need them in order to live.‎ If you look carefully at the plants around you，you will find there are two __6__ of plants：flowering plants and nonflowering plants.Flowering plants can make seeds (种子)．The seeds are __7__ by the fruits.Some fruits have one seed，some have two，three or four，and some have many seeds.But a few fruits have no seeds __8__．The banana fruit is an __9__ of them.‎ Most nonflowering plants don't grow from seeds.They grow from spores (孢子) which are very，very small.Some spores are so small and __10__ that they can fly in the air.We may say that spores are quite the same as the seeds.When these spores fall on wet and shady (阴暗的) places，they usually grow into new plants.‎ ‎(B)1.A.Though B．If C．Until D．Unless ‎(C)2.A.spread B．cook C．make D．eat ‎(B)3.A.can B．can't C．should D．shouldn't ‎(D)4.A.in B．with C．of D．by ‎(A)5.A.many B．much C．few D．little ‎(D)6.A.pieces B．pairs C．couples D．kinds ‎(A)7.A.protected B．saved C．treated D．tasted ‎(B)8.A.in total B．at all C．after all D．at least ‎(C)9.A.instruction B．invention C．example D．excuse ‎(A)10.A.light B．heavy C．thick D．high A If you are hungry，what do you do？Get your favorite meal and stay quiet after that？Just like your stomach，your mind is hungry，too.But it never lets you know，because it's busy thinking about your dream lover，favorite star and many such things.So your brain just pays attention to your needs and never lets itself grow.When your mind stops growing，your creativity (创造力) stops，too.This is why we all sometimes think “What happens next？”，“Why can't I think？”，“Why am I always given the difficult problems？” Well，this is because we always use our brain for meaningless (无意义的) things.‎ Hunger of the mind can be actually satiated (满足) through reading.Because reading has been the most educative (教育的) tool used by us from the childhood.You have a large number of books，they will answer all your “How to？” questions.When you read a book，you just don't run your eyes through the lines，but even your mind explains it to you.The interesting part of the book is always stored in your mind.The more books you read，the wider your mind will open up.Also，this improves your creativity.‎ Actually，I used to have trouble in speaking English well，but as I read，I have made great progress.So join me and give food for your mind by reading，reading and more reading.Now what are you waiting for？Go，get a book，and let me know!‎ ‎1．From this passage，we sometimes have trouble thinking because __C __．‎ A．we eat too much B．we don't have a good sleep C．we think of too many meaningless things D．we are too busy ‎2．We could __B __ when our mind is hungry.‎ A．eat a big meal B．read a book C．watch TV D．chat with friends ‎ ‎3．The passage mainly tells us that reading can __D __．‎ A．bring us some problems B．make us think of meaningless things C．get your favorite meal D．open up your mind ‎4．According to the passage，we can remember the _B_ __ part when we read a book.‎ A．educative B．interesting C．meaningless D．difficult ‎5．We can know that the writer _C_ __．‎ A．gives food to some people B．waits for someone to learn a language C．encourages people to read more books D．stops speaking English ‎ B 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 10monthold sister home 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 shelf...I had an idea！What would happen if I set fire to some kitchen ‎ paper？Well，of course it went on fire，but it wasn't the tiny flame (火苗) 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 HUGE 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 worse though，the hole was still there，reminding me of what I did.‎ ‎6．How old was the writer when he wrote the passage？_C___‎ A．11 years old. B．13 years old.‎ C．15 years old. D．17 years old.‎ ‎7．The underlined words “stamp_out” in the first paragraph mean __B __．‎ A．吹灭 B．踩灭 C．杀灭 D．浇灭 ‎8．Put the sentences in the right order according to the passage.__B __‎ ‎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 ‎9．Who put out the fire at last？_A_ __‎ A．The writer.‎ B．The writer and his sister.‎ C．The writer's mother.‎ D．The writer's father.‎ ‎10．What's the main idea of the passage？__ C__‎ 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. ‎ 中国网络的现状及变化 The Internet's speed (速度) is giving many users problems in China.It's really annoying when we are following the story in a movie online，and then it suddenly stops and downloads (下载) again.But don't be angry.The problem will be solved in the near future.‎ On April 14，Premier Li Keqiang said the government should improve Internet services.The next day，the government said that they could make the Internet speed faster and the price lower.‎ Slow Internet speeds have given many Internet users a headache in China.According to a survey (调查) done by Sina，66% of the people were not satisfied with China's Internet.‎ China's Internet speed is slower than that in many other countries.The Internet speed in China was 4.25 megabits (兆位) a second (秒) in late 2014.South Korea had the fastest Internet speed.It ‎ was 25.3 megabits a second.People can download a 1GB movie in 6 minutes in South Korea，but in China it would take half an hour.‎ But sadly，the price for the slow Internet is not low in China.The survey shows that nearly 70% of the people spent 50～200 yuan a month on Internet services.‎ To improve Internet services，the most important thing is to build more fiber networks (光纤网络)．Through hairthin glass fibers，the light that runs can send text，music，pictures and video in less than a second.Also，we need to have more companies (公司) to encourage competition and lower the prices.‎ ‎1．The underlined word “annoying” means __B__．‎ A．开心的 B．讨厌的 C．难过的 D．兴奋的 ‎2．On __B__，the government said that they could make the Internet speed faster and the price lower.‎ A．April 14 B．April 15‎ C．April 17 D．April 18‎ ‎3．It takes you __C__ to download a 1GB movie in China.‎ A．six minutes B．twelve minutes C．thirty minutes D．an hour ‎4．In order to improve Internet services，the most important thing is to __A__．‎ A．build more fiber networks B．encourage competition C．make the price of Internet lower D．use the Internet a lot ‎5．Which of the following is TRUE？__D__‎ A．The price for the slow Internet is low in China.‎ B．China's Internet speed is faster than that in South Korea.‎ C．All the Chinese people were satisfied with China's Internet.‎ D．In China，nearly 70% of the people spent 50～200 yuan a month on Internet services.‎ 手表的变化历程 In modern world，most people have at least one timetelling tool with them，such as mobile phones，MP5 players and mini computers.Since these small machines are so common，will people stop wearing the 500yearold watches？Maybe the answer is “yes”．According to a survey，most teenagers say it's unnecessary to wear a watch.They usually use their mobile phones to tell the time.‎ However，watchmakers say that watches will get popular again when people reach their 20s and 30s.By then，they want to spend money on a creative (有创意的) timetelling tool because they think it's not enough if a watch can just keep good time，so watchmakers are trying their best to create new kinds of watches.Recently，a new kind of watches has been invented.It can use different color lights to tell the time.This kind of watches makes people talk more about modern watches again.‎ Also people want their timetelling tools to be beautiful，fashionable and practical (实用的)，so watches are designed (设计) to meet the need of almost any personality (个性)．Now more and more watches can be used as compasses (指南针)，calendars and even USB drives...‎ All in all，a watch has become more important than the time it tells.‎ ‎1．According to the survey，__A__ use mobile phones to tell the time instead of watches.‎ A．most teenagers B．the old people C．watchmakers D．most people ‎2．Watches will get __C__ again when people reach their 20s and 30s.‎ A．expensive B．small C．popular D．cheap ‎3．In this passage，watches can be used as different kinds of things EXCEPT __D__．‎ A．compasses B．calendars C．USB drives D．wallets ‎4．Recently，a new kind of watches uses __A__ to tell the time according to the passage.‎ A．different color lights B．sound C．pictures D．music ‎5．What's the main idea of the passage？__B__‎ A．Most people want to spend money on mobile phones.‎ B．A watch has become more important than the time it tells.‎ C．Many watchmakers are worried about their products.‎ D．Fewer and fewer people use watches to tell the time.‎ 炎热天气下的保健 A deadly heat wave (热浪) has happened in parts of India this year.Temperatures in parts of the country during the past few days have hit 48 ℃ in some areas.Over 1，100 people have been dead.‎ Very hot weather is common in many parts of the world.Although hot weather just makes most people hot，it can cause medical problems and death.‎ Floods，storms and other terrible natural events kill thousands of people every year.And we hear much about them in news reports.We hear little about heat，which experts say may be nature's most dangerous killer.‎ Health experts say that since the year 1900，very hot weather has killed more people in the United States than any other natural event.One year—the unusual hot summer of 1980 heat caused about 1，700 deaths in the United States.In 1995，more than 600 people died in another heat wave in one city—Chicago，Illinois.‎ Besides drinking lots of cool water，doctors say there are some other things to do to protect against the health dangers of heat.Stay out of the sun，if possible.Wear loose and lightcolored clothes.Wear a hat while in the sun.Eat fewer hot and heavy foods.And when possible，cook foods during cooler time of the day.If possible，rest more often.‎ Health experts say these simple steps can stop the dangerous health problems caused by heat.They will stop sickness，help you feel better and may even save your life.‎ ‎1．Hot weather is common __B__．‎ A．all over the world B．in many parts of the world C．in some parts of the world D．in some countries ‎2．Experts say maybe __A__ is nature's most dangerous killer.‎ A．heat B．a flood C．a storm D．an earthquake ‎3．About 1，700 people died of heat in the US __B__．‎ A．in 1900 B．in 1980‎ C．in 1995 D．in 1980 and 1995‎ ‎4．According to the passage，there are __B__ steps which are mentioned to stop the dangerous health problems caused by heat.‎ A．six　　　B．seven　　C．eight　　D．nine ‎5．The passage is talking about __D__．‎ A．all kinds of terrible natural events in the world B．some health problems caused by hot weather C．how to stop health problems D．the health problems in hot weather and the ways to stop them 尼斯湖水怪 In northern Scotland there is a long，deep lake called Loch Ness. More than 200 meters deep，it is the largest lake in the UK. People say a big monster (怪兽) lives in its dark，cold waters.It weighs more than 1000 kilos and is at least ten meters long.Some people say it has a head like a horse.Others say it looks like a snake.Many people travel to Loch Ness to look for this strange monster，but only a few people have seen it.At least，they say they have seen it.‎ The Loch Ness Monster is a famous legend (传说)．The first story about a monster in Loch Ness was told over 500 years ago，but the legend of the monster spread widely only in the twentieth century.In 1933，a husband and wife reported that they saw a big monster in the middle of the lake.Since then，a number of people have said that they have seen a monster in Loch Ness.Several people have taken photos，but at least one of them was a hoax (骗局)．During the 1960s，a team was formed to look for the monster.They took many photos and made movies，but they were never able to find a monster.‎ There is no real fact that a monster lives in Loch Ness，but there is also no fact that one doesn't live.One thing is true about Loch Ness：there are a lot of tourists there.‎ ‎1．In northern __A__ there is a long，deep lake called Loch Ness.‎ A．Scotland B．Hong Kong C．Rome D．Paris ‎2．What do people say about the monster in Loch Ness？__D__‎ A．It weighs about 100 kilos.‎ B．It is one meter long.‎ C．It has a tail like a horse.‎ D．It looks like a snake.‎ ‎3．When was the first story about the monster told？__B__‎ A．200 years ago. B．Over 500 years ago.‎ C．In 1933. D．In 1960.‎ ‎4．Why was a team formed during the 1960s？__B__‎ A．To kill the monster.‎ B．To look for the monster.‎ C．To catch the monster.‎ D．To sell the monster.‎ ‎5．What is the passage mainly about？__C__‎ A．People that saw a monster.‎ B．A trip to Loch Ness.‎ C．A legend about a monster.‎ D．A team that took photos.‎ 美国特工处 The American secret service began in 1865.It has many important jobs.One is to stop different types of fraud (诈骗)，such as printing fake (假的) money，credit card fraud and computer fraud.The other is to protect the president at all times.‎ The secret service's earliest job was to stop people from making fake money.The secret service agents (特工) still have to do that because the criminals (罪犯) are smarter now.They are better at using computers and other expensive equipment.But agents are much smarter.‎ Protecting the president is hard.The most dangerous places are outdoors.Agents can't check every person in the crowd，so they must watch the crowd carefully.And they always follow the president.They're just like the president's shadow.‎ Unluckily，some people do want to give the president trouble，or even hurt him.The secret service agents try to find them and stop them when they want to do something bad.It's a dangerous，but important job.The secret service helps keep the president and the country safe.‎ ‎1．The American secret service __C__．‎ A．isn't to protect the president B．makes fake credit cards C．began in 1865‎ D．has only one important job ‎2．At the very beginning，the secret service's job was to __D__．‎ A．protect the president B．stop computer fraud C．watch the crowd carefully D．stop fake money making ‎3．When protecting the president，__A__．‎ A．agents must be careful at all times B．agents don't always stay near him C．agents check every person in the crowd D．agents are afraid of indoor places most ‎4．The underlined word “them” means the __B__．‎ A．presidents B．criminals C．secret service agents D．people in the crowd ‎5．The hardest place to protect the president would be in __C__．‎ A．the White House B．a hotel room C．a public park D．a main hall 你最感动的中国电影 What Chinese movie impressed you most?‎ Yang Qihang，15，from Shanxi：‎ The movie Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (《龙门飞甲》) is my favorite one.As a kung fu fan，I really enjoy director Xu Ke's kung fu movie.And in this movie，the hero is my idol Jet Li (李连杰)，a true kung fu master.What's more，the movie is not all about fighting.It is also a little bit funny and teaches us what real justice (正义) is about.‎ Chen Wenzhuo，12，from Heilongjiang：‎ My favorite is a 3D movie called The Monkey King (《大闹天宫》)．As we know，the Monkey King is very popular in China because he can turn into 72 different things.What impressed me most is that Monkey King is brave enough to challenge the gods.I want to be a man like him.‎ Chen Ying，14，from Shanghai：‎ I truly like the story of The Taking of Tiger Mountain (《智取威虎山》) when I was a kid.And not long ago，my father took me to see the movie.I felt nervous when the bad guys tested the hero Yang Zirong.And my father and I both got excited when we saw the classic army men scene.We really like the movie.‎ Xu Yifei，12，from Heilongjiang：‎ I think American Dreams in China (《中国合伙人》) impressed me most of all.I was full of energy after watching it.Where there is a dream，there is hope.Great hope makes a great man.What's more，we should harder to make our dream come true.The movie can really cheer us up!‎ ‎1．Which movie teaches us what real justice is about？__A__‎ A．Flying Swords of Dragon Gate.‎ B．The Monkey King.‎ C．The Taking of Tiger Mountain.‎ D．American Dreams in China.‎ ‎2．What impressed Chen Wenzhuo most is that __D__．‎ A．Jet Li is a true kung fu master B．Monkey King is very popular in China C．Monkey King can turn into 72 different things D．Monkey King is brave enough to challenge the gods ‎3．Chen Ying felt __B__ when the bad guys tested the hero Yang Zirong.‎ A．excited B．nervous C．cheerful D．worried ‎4．Xu Yifei thinks that __C__ makes a great man.‎ A．a person full of energy B．studying harder C．great hope D．a dream ‎5．According to the four passages，__D__ heroes are mentioned.‎ A．five　　　B．four　　　C．three　　D．two 罐装空气 Is the air in your city a little polluted？Then you may want to take in some fresh air from a can (罐)．This is not an April Fool's joke，but a real business started by a Chinese businessman，Chen Guangbiao.He has already sold a thousand cans for $0.8 a piece!‎ The cans are sold in the stores in some of China's big cities like Shanghai.The air in the cans is collected from the few areas of the country that still have unpolluted air.It may seem ‎ like a simple thing.‎ If the user wants to enjoy the fresh air experience，he has to open the can and “drink” the air in it.Since the air is compressed (压缩的) inside，it can be enjoyed slowly for a long time，even after the can has been opened!‎ As you can guess，the purpose of Chen Guangbiao's strange business is to help our country control the air pollution.‎ Although bottling water was also a strange idea once upon a time，it is such a normal part of our daily life today.We think nothing when we buy it.‎ Will canning air be something as usual as bottling water if we continue to ignore (忽视) air pollution？That's the problem we have to face.‎ ‎1．How many cans of fresh air has Chen Guangbiao sold？__A__‎ A．1，000　　B．100.　　　C．80.　　　　D．8.‎ ‎2．The cans with fresh air are sold in the stores in __C__．‎ A．most cities in the world B．the city of Shanghai only C．some big cities in China D．all of the cities in China ‎3．After you open the can with fresh air，you __A__．‎ A．can enjoy the air for a long time B．should compress the air C．can turn the air into water D．have to “drink” it all ‎4．Chen Guangbiao started this strange business to __B__．‎ A．collect waste cans B．help control the air pollution C．sell more bottling water D．move to the unpolluted areas ‎5．The passage is mainly about __C__．‎ A．polluted air B．unpolluted water C．canning air D．bottling water 六国的经济与资源 Economics (经济) develop and change all over the world.The land where people live influences the resources (资源) they have.‎ China China is the world's leading producer of rice and wheat (小麦)．The wetlands are good for growing these products.Also，China's mountains are a good resource for coal and iron (铁)．‎ Japan Silk is valuable and has been important to Japan's economy since ancient times.Technology products made in Japan are sold all over the world.‎ India India's land is a great farming resource.The mountains hold large amounts of (大量的) coal.India has many banks，and they are also important to India's economy.‎ Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯)‎ Saudi Arabia's resources are in the mountains and deserts.Below the desert，there is a lot of oil.Because so many countries need oil，the Saudi Arabia's economy is very strong.Saudi Arabia's mountains also hold iron and gold.‎ The UK The UK has coal，oil and natural gas (气体)．Services，such as banking and insurance (保险)，are also important to the economy.‎ The US The US has the largest and most powerful economy in the world.The many different types of land provide different resources.Some people work on farms.Others work in offices，hospitals and schools.‎ ‎1．There are __C__ countries in the passage.‎ A．4　　　　B．5　　　　C．6　　　　D．7‎ ‎2．__C__ caused the Saudi Arabia's economy to be so strong.‎ A．Rice B．Silk C．Oil D．Coal ‎3．__A__ is important in both India and the UK.‎ A．Banking B．Farming C．Insurance D．Natural gas ‎4．In the passage，the underlined (画线的) word “types” means __B__．‎ A．型号 B．类型 C．典型 D．样本 ‎5．The passage mainly tells us __D__．‎ A．how different China is from other countries B．where we can buy farming products in the world C．why America has many different resources D．what kind of resources these countries have 莎士比亚的生平事迹 William Shakespeare was a famous English writer of plays and poems.He wrote 38 plays，154 short poems and a few long poems in his life.Two of his famous plays are Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet.‎ Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford，England.Like many people at that time，Shakespeare's parents didn't learn to read or write.At school he liked plays，so he decided to be an actor when he finished school at 14.He married in 1582 and had three children.‎ Shakespeare went to London and joined a theater company in about 1592.He became a successful actor and began to write plays.Queen Elizabeth Ⅰ enjoyed his works very much.‎ In 1599 the company built the Globe Theater on the River Thames in London.You can visit the theater today，but it isn't the same building.There was a fire in the old theater.They built it again in 1614 and in the 1990s.‎ William Shakespeare died at the age of 52.He was rich and successful.You can still see his plays in English and in many other languages.He's famous around the world.‎ ‎1．William Shakespeare wrote __A__ plays.‎ A．thirtyeight B．two C．one hundred and fiftyfour D．a few ‎2．Shakespeare finished school __B__．‎ A．in 1564 B．in 1578‎ C．in 1582 D．in 1599‎ ‎3．According to this passage，the Globe Theater has been rebuilt __B__．‎ A．once B．twice C．three times D．four times ‎4．The underlined word “works” in the third paragraph means __A__ in Chinese.‎ A．作品 B．工作 C．职业 D．艺术品 ‎5．Which of the following is NOT true？__D__‎ A．Shakespeare was an actor.‎ B．Shakespeare was a writer.‎ C．Shakespeare liked plays.‎ D．Shakespeare didn't learn to read or write.‎