八上英语期末阅读专项训练

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八上阅读专项训练
（一）(A)
Most people want to work, but it has become more difficult in today’s world to find work for everyone. The economy of the world needs to grow by 4% each year just to keep the old number of jobs for people. Often this is not possible, and so more people are out of work. Some people have no jobs now because new machines can do the work of many people in short time. Also, machines do not ask for more money and longer holidays. In all the countries of the world, machines are taking work from people, not only in factories but also on the farms. One machine can often do the work of forty people. About 75,000 people are moving to the cities a day to look for jobs, but only 70% of them can find jobs.
( ) 39. It was _________ for people to find work before than today.
A. not possible B. difficult C. more difficult D. easier
( ) 40. If the economy of the world grows by 4% each year, _________.
A. people will have no jobs
B. people can still have jobs as before
C. 4% of the people will have jobs
D. 97% of the people will have jobs
( ) 41. How many people go into cities to look for jobs each day?
A. 70% of the people. B. 4% of the people in the world.
C. More than 75,000. D. About 75,000 people.
( ) 42. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Machines are taking work instead of people.
B. Now more people are out of work.
C. Machines need more money and longer holidays.
D. Most people want to have jobs.

(B)
From March 12 to 17 of each year, hundreds of clowns get together in the Bognor Regis Town, UK. They all wear tall blue hats and big red noses with colourful faces.
The first International Clown Festival was in 1987, UK. All the clowns from all over the world were together to celebrate the great festival in England.
During the festival, people can see clowns from the world. They are together for the world of clown shows. They try their best to please all the people for the festival. In the shows, they have big feet, funny noses and look really funny. They sing and dance in a strange way to make people laugh. All people for the festival can have great fun. Of course, children like this interesting festival best.
Now women can take part in the clown shows, and they are very popular. But in the old days, only men could be clowns.
There are different kinds of clowns like white face, red faces, street clowns and clowns for children.
All these clowns are popular with people.
( ) 43. All the clowns get together _________ for the International Clown Festival.
A. in London B. in a small town, UK
C. all over the world D. around the whole Europe
( ) 44. The first International Clown Festival was _________.
A. in 1987 B. in England C. both A and B D. in London
( ) 45. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The clowns wear in a funny way.
B. The clowns dance in a strange way.
C. The clowns try their best to make others laugh.
D. Women clowns are not popular with people.
( ) 46. The writer would like to tell us something about _________.
A. the International Clown Festival
B. men clowns and women clowns
C. different kinds of strange festivals
D. those that are not interested in the festival
(C)
British sailor Alex Bond was travelling in his boat all the way from the coast of England to Australia. On the way he stopped his boat on an island called Kanton Island. He would like to stop for a short rest, but his stop soon turned into a life-helping work.
When Bond and his partners began going through the island, they met 10 native adults and their 14 children. The native people had eaten little food for weeks, and were very tired.
The islanders depended on food taken by boat, but the boat was now months late. For over three months, they have had nothing to eat—only the coconuts that grew on the island, and any fish that they could catch.
Luckily, Bond had some food more than usual on the boat, and quickly gave out anything he could to the hungry islanders. Then he used his radio to call the police for help. The police received his message. Soon, the islanders received some food including rice, sugar, and flour.
Bond hadn’t expected to turn his holiday into a rescue duty. Saving lives was nothing new for the sailor, but he didn’t think he minded working on an off-day.
( ) 47. From the first paragraph we know Alex Bond was travelling to _________ by boat.
A. England B. Australia C. Kanton Isalnd D. America
( ) 48. How many people did Bond see on the island?
A. 10. B. 14. C. 24. D. 25.
( ) 49. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. People on the island usually grew rice and vegetables.
B. People on the island usually had fish and fruit for dinner.
C. People on the island usually lived on the food taken by boat.
D. People on the island really lived a happy life.
( ) 50. Alex asked the police for help _________.
A. by radio B. on the Internet
C. by writing a letter D. by phone

(D)
On Friday, a man killed 86 people on Norway’s Utoya island. Marcel Gleffe, a German tourist was camping on the mainland nearby when the gunfire (枪击) began.
When he was having a rest in his camp, he saw the smoke from the gunfire. He knew that something terrible was happening. He didn’t think of anything but tried to do something helpful.
Gleffe drove his boat over to the island, where he found a group of people in the water. Some of them had already been shot, and were in serious condition. He threw out life jackets, and tried his best to help them climb into his boat to return to the mainland, taking the worst injured persons first.
The police didn’t know about the gunman still stayed on the island when he helped the injured persons, but he wasn’t afraid to save as many people as he could. Altogether, he saved 30 people.
“I just did what I should do,” he told the Telegraph. “You don’t get scared in a situation like that, you just do what it takes.”
( ) 51. Where did Marcel Gleffe come from?
A. Norway. B. Germany. C. America. D. India.
( ) 52. What did Marcel Gleffe decide to do when he saw the smoke from the gunfire?
A. He began to think what to do. B. He tried to do something useful.
C. He called the police for help. D. He began to swim to be the island.
( ) 53. What does the underlined phrase “life jackets” mean in Chinese?
A. 救生艇 B. 木板 C. 救生衣 D. 枪
( ) 54. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Gleffe felt scared when he was saving the injured persons.
B. The police got to the island before Gleffe arrived.
C. The gun man went away from the island before Gleffe came.
D. The police came to help the injured persons later than Gleffe.

(E)
Once upon a time, there was a villager with the name Anansi. He knew that he was very clever but he also knew he wasn’t wise. He didn’t like this, but he did not know what to do. One day he had an idea. He went around the village with a basket and asked each person to give him some of their wisdom (智慧). The people put a bit in his basket and wished him good luck.
Soon his basket was full, but Anansi was worried that his neighbours might be jealous (嫉妒) of his wisdom and take it from him. He decided to hide it at the top of a tall tree. When he tied the basket to the front part of his body, he tried to climb the tree, but it was too difficult. He tried again and again without success.
Then his youngest son walked by, “What are you doing, father?” he asked and Anansi told him, “Why don’t you carry the basket on your back instead?” his son said.
Anansi put the basket on his back and climbed the tree easily, but he wasn’t happy. “I walked all over the village and collected so much wisdom that I am the wisest person ever, but my baby son is still wiser than me. Take back your wisdom!” he said. And he threw the basket of wisdom into the air and went home. And that’s how wisdom went all over the world.
( ) 55. Anansi went around the village because _________.
A. he knew he was clever B. he wanted to show his good luck
C. he hoped to meet his son D. he thought he wasn’t wise enough
( ) 56. Anansi wanted to get his wisdom from _________.
A. his son B his father C the villagers D. the neighbours
( ) 57. The passage above is _________.
A. a report B. a story C. an advertisement D. a diary
( ) 58. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Anansi’s wisdom B. The wisdom of Anansi’s son
C. Anansi and his son D. Anansi and the villagers

（二）A
An old father left seventeen camels (骆驼）to his three sons before he died. Some days later, he left this will (遗嘱）to his sons and died.
According, to the will, the eldest son should get half of the seventeen camels, the middle son should be given one-third of the seventeen camels，and the youngest (最年轻的）son should be given one-ninth of the seventeen camels.
However, it is not possible to divide seventeen into half or that seventeen divided by three or by nine. The three sons started to fight with each other. So the three sons decided to go to an old man.
The old man heard the thing. He brought one camel of his own and added it to the seventeen. Then the total number was eighteen.
Now, the old man started reading the father’s will. Half of eighteen is nine, so he gave the eldest son nine camels. One third of eighteen is six, so he gave the middle son six camels. One ninth of, eighteen is two, so he gave the youngest son two camels.
Then add these numbers up: nine plus six, and then plus two, so it is seventeen. At last, it left one camel, and the three sons gave the camel back to the old man.
( )26. How many camels did the old father leave?
A. Nine. B. Ten.
C. Seventeen. D. Eighteen.
( )27. What’s the problem with the will?
A. The three sons didn’t want to have the camels.
B. The camels couldn’t be divided according to the will.
C. The camels were not enough for the three sons.
D. The three sons couldn’t know about the will.
( )28. What did the three sons decide to do?
A. To give up dividing the camels.
B. To give up getting their camels.
C. To sell all the camels.
D. To ask an old man for help.
( )29. How did the old man solve the problem?
A. By adding his own one to the seventeen camels.
B. By giving his camel to the three sons but not getting it back.
C. By giving the six camels to each of the sons.
D. By leaving one camel for himself and dividing the other camels to them.
( )30. What do you think of the old man?
A. Patient. B. Ordinary.
C. Wise. D. Foolish.
（B）
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( )31. If you like music, which of the following should you go to?
A. Hillbrook School. B. Emerson School. C. Monarch School. D. Almaden School.
( )32. If you are interested in group classes in art，you can call _________.
A. 650-968-5957 B. 650-903-0986
C. 650-403-3575 D. 650-720-1677
( )33. What’s the purpose (目的）of the Development Program?
A. To help students learn Maths.
B. To help students learn Science.
C. To develop students’ thinking skills.
D. To develop students’ life skills.
( )34. How many ways can you use to get more information about these programs?
A. One. B. Two.
C. Three. D. Four.
( )35. Why did the writer write the above posters?
A. To ask students to take part in the programs.
B. To make students know about some schools.
C. To make students have more after-class activities.
D. To tell students how to choose a good school.
（C）
Numbers always play an important part in China. People in China associate good things with lucky numbers. So lucky numbers came into being on their own way. Chinese people always pay attention to the lucky numbers in the daily life, such as choosing (选择)telephone numbers, choosing a date for important parties and choosing a good number for their cars. They think lucky numbers can bring them good luck. In China, people think even (偶数的）numbers are good but odd (奇数的）ones are not, so they often give others presents in even numbers. The number 8 is regarded as a very good number in China because when you read it in Chinese, it sounds like the word“Fa”，meaning success and money. So people like it very much.
What’s more, some people prefer to spend much money on a telephone number with 8 in it. They also like their homes on the eighth floor of buildings. Some numbers in themselves are neither lucky nor unlucky, but when going together with other numbers they will have some good meanings (意义）.The number 1 sounds like “yao”， meaning “want”. It’s very famous when going together with 6 and 8. For example, 188, 166 and 168, are very famous by meaning “making a good fortune”or“going on well”.
( )36. What does the underlined word “associate” mean?
A. Lose. B. Work.
C. Connect. D. Play.
( )37. Why do people like some lucky numbers?
A. Because they think some numbers can bring good luck.
B. Because they are different from other numbers.
C. Because they are useful in daily life.
D. Because they play an important part in the daily life.
( )38. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Odd numbers are not as good as even numbers.
B. The number 8 is a very good number.
C. The Chinese prefer to live on the eighth floor.
D. The number 2 can become lucky with the number 8.
( )39. Which can be the favorite number of a Chinese’s car?
A. 14279. B.16898.
C.45418. D.45367.
( )40. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Unlucky numbers.
B. Even numbers.
C. Lucky numbers.
D. Odd numbers.
D
（D）
It is said that over four million people die each year from smoking. About 70% of those deaths are in developing (发展中的）countries.
In the United States, about forty-seven million people smoke. This year, more than 430,000 Americans died of smoking. Thousands of Americans tried to stop smoking. They were taking part in the Great American Smokeout (全美禁烟日). The American Cancer Society (美国癌症学会）has set up the Great Ainerican Smokeout every year to show the dangers (危险) of smoking and give help to people who decide to stop smoking.
It is not easy to give up smoking. However, doctors say you may live a long time if you stop smoking. If you stop smoking, you will also keep your family members away from second-hand smoke. If you give up smoking early, you will have fewer (更少的）chances to get cancer.
The American Cancer Society says there is not only one right way to stop smoking. They say any way can help. You can take long walks or spend time in public places. Also, you can eat a small piece of fruit or vegetables when you want to smoke.
( )41. How many people die from smoking in developing countries each year?
A. Over 4, 000, 000.
B. About 2, 800, 000.
C. About 4, 000, 000.
D. About 430, 000.
( )42. Which of the following is NOT true about the Great American Smokeout?
A. It was set up by the American Cancer Society.
B. It teaches smokers lessons about how to stop smoking.
C. It helps people who decide to stop smoking.
D. It shows that smoking is harmful and dangerous.
( )43. Which is the right way to give up smoking according to the passage?
A. To take a trip around the world.
B. To spend less time in public places.
C. To eat fruit and vegetables.
D. To make many friends.
( )44. What will happen if a person smokes?
A. His family will keep away from him.
B. He will die of cancer.
C. He may get cancer and other diseases.
D. He will join the American Cancer Society.
( )45. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. How to stop smoking
B. Why is it not easy to give up smoking
C. What is the Great American Smokeout
D. Stop smoking before smoking stops you

（三）A
The Moon travels around the Earth. Most nights, the Moon is the brightest thing in the sky. This is because it reflects (反射）light from the Sun. It’s hot during the day on the Moon. When the Sun is overhead, the temperature (温度）is 243 ℃. At night, the temperature drops. The temperature at night may be -163℃. A sunny day on the Moon can kill you. But then, so can the night.
We live on Earth and see the Moon become different from night to night. The following picture shows the differences of the Moon with time passing by.


1 New Moon — You can’t see the Moon on a sunny night or a cloudy night in the sky.
2&8 Crescent Moon (娥眉月) —You can see less than half of the Moon.
3&7 Half Moon — You can see half of the Moon.
4&6 Gibbous Moon (盈凸月）—You can see more than half of the Moon.
5 Full Moon — You can see the whole Moon.
( )26. Where does the Moon get light?
A. From itself. B. From the Earth.
C. From the Sun. D. From the stars.
( )27. What’s the temperature on the Moon when the Sun is overhead?
A. It’s as high as the temperature on Earth.
B. It’s much higher than the temperature on Earth.
C. It’s much lower than the temperature on Earth.
D. It’s a little higher than the temperature on Earth.
( )28. Picture shows us Gibbous Moon.

( )29. On Mid-Autumn Day, we can see the Moon at the place of in the picture.
A. No. 1 B. No. 3
C. No. 5 D. No. 8
( )30. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The Moon is always the brightest thing in the sky.
B. Living on the Moon for one night can kill you.
C. We see the Moon become different from night to night.
D. If there was no Sun, we couldn’t see the Moon.


B
Peter was good at table tennis. And he almost won all the table tennis matches in his school. If he won, he would feel good. If he didn’t win, he would feel bad.
A new student, Albert, came to study in Peter’s school. Albert was good at table tennis too. Soon there would be a match between Peter and Albert. Peter worked hard to get ready for the match, but Albert didn’t think much of it. When the match began, Albert did like a good player. There was always a smile on his face, while Peter looked nervous all the time because he just wanted to win. Peter thought it was more important to win the match than anything, but he didn’t win at last.
“You played very well, Peter. I think we can play again sometime,” said Albert.
But Peter felt bad and he couldn’t fall asleep that night.
One day, Peter saw Albert playing basketball again and again and he didn’t win. But the happy smile never left Albert’s face.
Whether (是否）he won the game or not, Albert enjoyed it. Peter came to realize that enjoying a game was much more important than winning it. He felt happier than ever before.
( )31. How did Peter feel when he won a match?
A. Happy. B. Nervous.
C. Tired. D. Bored.
( )32. Who was Albert?
A. Peter’s friend.
B. Peter’s classmate.
C. Peter’s schoolmate.
D. Peter’s roommate.
( )33. Why did Peter lose the table tennis match?
A. Because he was not good at table tennis.
B. Because he didn’t get ready for the match.
C. Because he was not happy that day.
D. Because he didn’t enjoy the match.
( )34. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Peter didn’t care about whether he won at first.
B. Albert won the table tennis match because of good luck.
C. Albert was not good at basketball.
D. Peter and Albert became good friends at last.
( )35. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Do what we are good at.
B. Enjoy what we do.
C. We should always smile.
D. Being happy is the most important thing.


C
What do people do with their old but still useful computers? Most people don’t know what to do with them, so they usually put the old computers away in their homes or just throw them away.
Finally, some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony agreed to help recycle old Sony computers years ago. Dell, Hewlett Packard and other companies now also take back some old computers.
In some countries, computer companies have to collect and recycle their old computers. And they have to recycle 70% of the computer waste. The rule behind these ideas is that computer companies themselves should pay for it. It will encourage them to make computers that are cheaper to repair (修理).
Many people are throwing away old but still useful computers, but other people think they are expensive. Thousands of people are working on this, problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers.
The computers then are given away to schools and people who need them. Giving a used computer to one who needs it can turn one person’s old thing into another person’s useful thing and cut down on waste too.
( )36. What do most people usually do with their old computers?
A. They sell them to others.
B. They repair them and still use them.
C. They give them to schools.
D. They put them away or throw them away.
( )37. What does the underlined word “recycle” mean?
A. Repair again. B. Sell out.
C. Use again. D. Throw away.
( )38. According to the rule in some countries, what should computer companies do?
A. They should take back some old computers and recycle them.
B. They should make computers that are cheaper to buy.
C. They should recycle all their old computers.
D. They should repair all the old computers.
( )39. What may people who can’t buy computers think of old but still useful computers?
A. Expensive. B. Useless.
C. Old. D. Cheap.
( )40. What is the passage about?
A. Repairing old computers.
B. Selling old computers.
C. Recycling old computers.
D. Buying old computers.

D
The Internet is becoming more and more important in our daily life. However, imagine you get something like this: ARE YOU GOING TO CLASS TODAY? Why did the person use all capital letters (大写字母)？ The fact is that the person shouted online. Here are some of ways of talking correctly with others on the Internet.
Always remember that you are sending messages to a person, not just to a computer. Don’t write anything that you wouldn’t say to someone’s face. Also, make sure what you want to say is clear.
Don’t do anything online that you wouldn’t do in real life. Don’t copy information that someone else has written. Do share (分享）your knowledge of the Internet with others. It’s a big place with lots of information, and there are many new things to find.
People give an idea about you by your words as well as what you do, so try to write well. Send well-written emails or messages to others. If you, re not sure about how to write a word, look it up.
Share your ideas, but remember that fighting online or offline is not right. When you’re online, just as in the real life, try to be polite (礼貌的）to other people’s space and feelings. Remember, you’re not the only one travelling on this highway!

( )41. What does it mean if a man uses the capital letters to send messages?
A. It means that he wants to keep quiet.
B. It means that he can’t see the messages clearly.
C. It means that he is very happy.
D. It means that he is shouting.
( )42. What does the first way mainly tell us?
A. Make friends with the people on the Internet.
B. Look on the people on the Internet as real ones.
C. Say something as quietly as possible.
D. Share things with others.
( )43. What does the underlined word “highway” refer to?
A. A computer.
B. The Internet.
C. The message.
D. A road connecting big cities.
( )44. How many ways does the passage talk about?
A. Two. B. Three.
C. Five. D. Four.
( )45. What does the writer want to tell us?
A. How to get on the Internet.
B. How to make friends on the Internet.
C. How to be polite on the Internet.
D. How to get useful information on the Internet.
（四）A
The Mira Hong Kong Hotel
(¥l,310 a night)
118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. This hotel is in the middle of Hong Kong’s tourist and shopping centers and near Kowloon park.
The Regal Kowloon Hotel
(¥1，310 a night)
71 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. This 4-star hotel is near the Hong Kong Science Museum. It has 4 restaurants, a bar and a cafe.
Hotel LKF by Rhombus
(¥1,697 a night)
33 Wyndam Street Central, in Lan Kwai Fongy Hong Kong. The hotel offers a spa and dry cleaning. Each room has a television, a DVD player, a coffee maker or a tea maker, and bottled water.
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel
(¥1,781 a night)
20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. This hotel is near Victoria Harbor and is only 0.3 kilometer from Hong Kong Museum of Art.
( )26. How many hotels are there in Kowloon according to the passage?
A. Four. B. Three.
C. Two. D. Five.
( )27.What can people enjoy at the Regal Kowloon Hotel?
A. A spa and dry cleaning.
B. A walk in the Kowloon Park.
C. A drink in the bar or the cafe.
D. A visit to Hong Kong Museum of Art.
( )28. If you want to visit Victoria Harbor, which is the best hotel for you?
A. The Regal Kowloon Hotel.
B. The Mira Hong Kong Hotel.
C. Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel.
D. Hotel LKF by Rhombus.
( )29. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. All the four hotels are 5-star hotels.
B. Hotel LKF by Rhombus is on 20 Nathan Road.
C. The Regal Kowloon Hotel is near the shopping centers in Hong Kong.
D. Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel is the most expensive one of the four hotels.
( )30.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The information about four hotels.
B. Places of interest of Hong Kong.
C. The best hotel in Hong Kong.
D. Shopping centers in Hong Kong.

B
One day, a young man saw an old man planting a tree in his garden. He asked the old man, "What kind of tree are you planting there?”
“This is a fig (无花果）tree,” the old man said. “A fig tree?” the young man was very surprised. “Why, how old are you?
“I am ninety years old.”
“What!” cried the young man. “You’re ninety years old. You are planting a very young tree now and it’ll take years to give fruit. You certainly won’t live long enough to get any fruit from this tree.” The old man looked around the garden. Then he said with a smile, “Did you eat figs when you were a boy?” “Sure,” the young man answered and he did not know why the old man asked this question.
Then the old man asked, “Who planted the fig trees?”
“I don’t know.”
“You see? sir,” the old man said slowly. “Our ancestors planted trees for us to enjoy and I am doing the same for the people after me.”
The young man said, "You are right. We should do some things for the people after us.”
()31. What was the old man doing when the young man saw him?
A. Planting flowers. B. Planting a tree.
C. Watering the plants. D. Having a rest.
()32. How did the young man feel at first?
A. Sad. B. Happy.
C. Surprised. D. Excited.
()33. What does the underlined word “ancestors” mean?
A. People who lived a long time ago.
B. People who live in the future.
C. People who live in the countryside.
D. People who live in the modem city.
()34. What can we know from the passage?
A. The old man’s job was planting trees.
B. The old man liked eating fruit.
C. The young man never ate figs.
D. The old man was ninety years old.
()35. What can we learn from the passage?
A. We should do everything for our children.
B. We should find something interesting to do every day.
C. We should do something useful for the people after us.
D. We should be friendly to the people around us.

C
Most great inventors often meet with many difficulties in their work before they become successful.
George Stephenson, a famous British inventor, made the first train in 1825, using a steam engine (蒸汽机).When he was making the train，he met with a lot of difficulties. Many people said that it would kill animals and the engine would catch fire to their houses. George Stephenson told the people that the train could go on small rails, and it could pull carriages full of things and passengers and there was no great danger to them. It was difficult for him to make them believe (相信). However， after some time, he was able to do it, and the first train that was driven by Stephenson himself showed what he had said. On the train there was a new steam engine. It was invented by him, and it was a complete success. The first day when the train ran on the rails, people along the way heard the noise and saw it running quickly to them. They ran quickly back home and closed their doors. They didn’t come out until it went away.
A week later an old woman still said that her hen was so frightened (受惊吓的）that it didn’t lay any eggs for three days.
( )36. When did George invent the first train?
A. In 1825. B. In 1835.
C. In 1725. D. In 1735.
( )37. Why did George meet difficulties?
A. Because people saw his invention before.
B. Because his invention was too dangerous.
C. Because there was something wrong with his invention.
D. Because people thought his invention was not safe.
( )38. How did George show that he was right?
A. He told people the train was good enough and useful.
B. He operated the train by himself and it became successful.
C. He asked some famous people to operate the train.
D. He told people how file train was made.
( )39. How did people feel when the train ran to them?
A. Excited. B. Cheerful.
C. Afraid. D. Angry.
( )40. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. If you study hard, you will be a great inventor.
B. We all should have a dream to invent something.
C. When you invent something, you should show it to others.
D. Every successful inventor has difficulties in their work.

D
Many great inventions changed the way we live. The first great invention was the one that is still very important today — the wheel.
There were few inventions that had as much influence as the wheel for many years. In the early 1800s, the world started to change. There was little unknown land left in the world. People began to work to make life better.
In the 19th century, many great inventions such as the camera, the light and the telephone came into being.
The 20th century saw more great inventions — movies with sound in 1910, the computer in 1946, and jet planes (喷气式飞机）in the 1930s. Nylon came out in 1935. It changed the kind of clothes people wore.
By this time human beings had a strong wish to explore (探索）again. The world was known to human beings but the stars were not. Human beings began looking for ways to go into space. Russia made the first step. Then the United States took a step. Since then other countries, including China and Japan, have made their steps into space.
In 1969 human beings took their biggest step from the Earth. An American first walked on the Moon. That was just a beginning. New inventions will some day allow us to do things we have never thought.
( )41. When did human beings not have a strong wish to explore a lot?
A. Before the beginning of the 1800s.
B. In the 1960s.
C. Since the 1900s.
D. From the 1800’s to the 1960s.
( )42. Nylon came out nearly at the same time as .
A. the radio B. the camera
C. jet planes D. movies
( )43. Which country made the first step to space?
A. Russia. B. China.
C. America. D. Japan.
( )44. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. New inventions will change our lives in the future.
B. An American first stepped on the Moon.
C. In the early 1800s, there was little unknown land.
D. People began to wear Nylon clothes before 1935.
( )45 . What does the passage mainly want to tell us?
A. Some great inventions influence human beings.
B. People have a strong wish to explore the world.
C. What inventions influence us.
D. Inventions influence human life.

（五）A
My experience of the educational exchange was made interesting both by lectures given by Asian professors and through interacting (互动）with students coming from different countries.
Living in Japan made me realize that getting into a completely different culture is really challenging. For the first time, I was trying to find the right way to interact with them. For example, there are a lot of social (社会的）rules in Japan. Sometimes people have to follow them. One has to find the balance (平衡）between one’s need to become a “normal” part of society and one’s difference.
I have learnt a lot from the educational exchange. I would encourage all students to go through such an experience because it can provide one with a chance to learn the language of another country. And it will allow you not only to interact with local people but also to know better how social rules are different from yours. To join an artistic, cultural or a sports club is-a great way to meet friends and learn more about the country.
( )26. What did the writer think of his educational exchange?
A. Boring. B. Interesting.
C. Different. D. Special.
( )21. Where did the writer go on an exchange visit?
A. To America. B. To France.
C. To England. D. To Japan.
( )28. What does the underlined word “them” refer to?
A. The Japanese. B. The social rules.
C. The students. D. The lectures.
( )29. What is the writer^ advice to other students?
A. Going on an educational exchange would be good for them.
B. Learning the language of another country would be useless.
C. An educational exchange won，t help them interact with others.
D. Joining a club may not be good for making friends.
( )30. What can we know from the passage?
A. Getting into a different culture is impossible.
B. Learning more about culture is the most important.
C. There are a lot of social rules in Japan.
D. Life is not easy in Japan.
B

The National Student Exchange is a study chance that allows you to take new courses, see new places, make new friends, and make new choices. You can study for a term or year at one of nearly 200 NSE member schools in the places listed below.
*New York
* Canada
*Guam
*Puerto Rico
*U.S. Virgin Islands
The program is open to students now enrolled (登记）at one of NSE’s member schools. You can take part in NSE to:
* broaden your mind (思维方式）
* learn from different teachers
* experience a different growth
* find new ways of study
* learn to live by yourself
* experience life from a different culture
If your school is not an NSE member, you’d better bring the program to the attention of your head teachers. NSE is open to schools in the United States and Canada. Membership information is useful at the Prospective Member site.
( )31. How many places can you study in?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
( )32. What can you NOT get from the NSE?
A. Learn from different teachers.
B. Work and live in the host country in the future.
C. Learn to live by yourself.
D. Experience life from a different culture.
( )33. What should your school do if it isn’t the NSE member?
A. Visit the Prospective Member site.
B. Call NSE to ask for information.
C. Visit the member schools.
D. Get information by email.
( )34. What’s the purpose (自的）of the passage?
A. To ask students to bring the program to their head teachers.
B. To tell us how to join NSE.
C. To introduce some host countries.
D. To call on students to study as exchange students.
( )35. Where may you read this passage?
A. From the Internet.
B. From a storybook.
C. From a science magazine.
D. From a map.
C
Tom arrived at the bus station early for Paris. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting at the station. Some were standing in line, others were walking around. A teacher was trying to keep a group of schoolgirls in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station cafe. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror (镜子）oil the wall. Just then, Peter, one of Tom’s workmates came in and sat with Tom. “What time is your bus?” asked Peter. “There is a lot of time yet.” answered Tom. “Well, I’ll get you some more tea then.” They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked in the mirror this time and he didn’t realize it. “Oh! The clock is going backward (反方向的)!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.” “But you are looking at the clock in the mirror this time.” said Peter. Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.
( )36. Why did Tom go into the station cafe?
A. Because Peter asked him to have a cup of tea.
B. Because it was early and he could find a seat there.
C. Because he didn’t like to stay with the schoolgirls.
D. Because he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there.
( )37. What time was it in fact when Tom looked in the mirror?
A. Half past twelve.
B. Twenty to twelve.
C. Half past eleven.
D. Half past one.
( )38. From the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find _________.
A. the time is right
B. it’s going slower
C. it’s going backward
D. it’s going faster
( )39. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Tom arrived in Paris on time.
B. The next bus would leave half an hour later.
C. After that Peter didn’t like clocks any longer.
D. Tom looked at the clock in the mirror p only once.
( )40. What’s the best title of the story?
A. The clock in the cafe is broken
B. A man missed his train
C. Tom had a friendly talk in the cafe
D. Tom had a great trip to Paris
D
The Vieira family moved to the United States in 1981. At that time, they decided to stop speaking Spanish at home but English. It was because they were living in an English-speaking country then. Now the Vieira children grow up, and they sometimes travel to Spain to visit their friends. But they cannot talk with them. Unluckily, this is common. When people move to new countries, they often leave their own culture and mother language behind. It’s wrong because it’s better to know more than one language.
If you can speak more than one language, you can talk directly (直接地）with more people around the world. People who know only one language must depend on others to help them talk with people in other countries.
What’s more, speaking a second language also helps people to experience other cultures better. If you know a second language, you may know some jokes in other countries. So, knowing more than one language helps you know more about other cultures.
It’s very sad that many people don’t try to learn another language. It’s even worse when people let themselves forget their mother language.
( )41. Why did the Vieira family stop speaking Spanish?
A. Because they lived in America and few people spoke Spanish there.
B. Because it was difficult for their kids to learn to speak Spanish.
C. Because the country didn’t allow them to speak Spanish.
D. Because Spanish was out of date and they didn’t like it.
( )42. What does the underlined word “common” mean?
A. Special. B. Educational.
C. Usual. D. Foolish.
( )43. What does the writer think of not using mother language when a person lives in a new country?
A. Helpful. B. Not right.
C. Strange. D. Fantastic.
( )44. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. When people move to new countries, they all stop learning their own culture.
B. People who know only one language may have difficulty in talking with foreigners.
C. Reading some jokes in other countries is the best way to learn a second language.
D. Many people around the world try to learn another language.
( )45. What does the writer want to tell us?
A. If you can speak more than one language, you’ll be successful.
B. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
C. We shouldn’t change ourselves as the environment changes.
D. We shouldn’t give up our own culture and language.
（六）A
Helen was the most beautiful woman in Sparta. A lot of men fell in love with her and wanted to marry her. Helen’s father was afraid that these men would fight against each other. Then these men agreed that Helen could choose her own husband and they would support her and promise to protect her husband. In the end, she chose Menelaus, the king of Sparta, as her husband.
One day, Paris, the prince of Troy, visited Menelaus. Paris was so handsome that Helen fell in love with him at once. When Menelaus went to attend a meeting in another place, Helen ran off to Troy with Paris with most of the gold in Sparta, leaving her husband and daughter behind.
Menelaus felt angry and called upon lots of soldiers to help him bring Helen back. Menelaus’ elder brother, Agamemnon, king of Mycenae, had brought many ships and soldiers with him. Agamemnon became the captain of the Greek army. The war began.
For nine years the Greeks destroyed (摧毁）the city and countryside near Troy, but they didn’t destroy the City of Troy. At last, the Greeks built a large wooden horse with many soldiers in it. And finally they succeeded in capturing the City of Troy.
( )26. What did Helen’s father worry about?
A. Nobody would marry Helen.
B. Helen was so beautiful that she’d have no friends.
C. Helen would run off to Troy with Paris.
D. The men who loved Helen wouldn’t keep on well with each other.
( )27. What (Joes the underlined word “choose” mean?
A. Pick up. B. Take up.
C. Pick out. D. Take away.
( )28. What’s the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Menelaus attended the meeting.
B. Helen ran off with Paris.
C. Paris stole most of the gold.
D. Helen was a bad mother.
( )29. Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Menelaus had no children.
B. Paris was the prince of Sparta.
C. Both Menelaus and his elder brother were kings,
D. The Greeks destroyed the City of Troy easily.
( )30. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Why the Trojan War broke out.
B. Who were on both sides in the Trojan War.
C. Why Helen ran away from Menelaus.
D. How to keep safe in the Trojan War.
B
Do you like animals? Do you want to learn about animals? We are going to visit different animal parks in Singapore. Welcome to join us.

Jurong Bird Park
Feature (特色）：Among Asia’s most popular bird parks Time: 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Price: $14 Children: $7 Transportation (交通）：Subway to Boon Lay Station (EW 27), then SBS Bus 194 or 251.

Night Safari
Feature: Over 900 animals of 135 foreign kinds
Time: 6:00 p.m. to midnight Price: $20 Children: $10
Transportation: Subway to Choa Chu Kang Station (NS4), then AMRT Bus 927 to the zoo.

Underwater World
Feature: A beautiful sea world Time: 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Price: $19 Children: $12
Transportation: Bus on the Blue, Red or Green Line. To see the dolphins, take the bus on the Yellow or Red Line.

Butterfly Park
Feature: One of the world’s largest collections
Time: 9:00 a.m. _ 6:30 p.m.
Price: $15 Children: $6 Transportation: On Scntosa, take the bus 110 on the Blue or Green Line.
► Children: Aged from 3 to 12
( )31. How much should a couple (夫妻）pay if they take their 5-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son to Jurong Bird Park?
A.$28. B.$42.
C.$49. D. $56.
( )32. If a couple take their 5-year-old child to _________, they will spend the least money of all
A. Underwater World
B. Butterfly Park
C. Night Safari
D. Jurong Bird Park
( )33. Where can you visit at 10:00 p.m.?
A. Underwater World.
B. Butterfly Park.
C. Night Safari.
D. Jurong Bird Park.
( )34. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Underwater World opens for the longest time among all these four.
B. You take the bus on the Green Line to the zoo to see the dolphins.
C. Butterfly Park has the world’s largest collection of butterflies.
D. You can go to the Night Safari in the morning.
( )35. The information above is probably taken from _________.
A. a sports report
B. an advertisement
C. a product instruction
D. a storybook
C
I was telling my boy Sonny the story of The tortoise and the hare (龟兔赛跑).In the end I said, “Sonny, remember: Be slow and steady (稳定的），and you will win the race (赛跑). Don’t you think there’s something to learn from the tortoise?” Sonny opened his eyes widely and said, “Do you mean next time when I join the 60-metre race I should wish that Billy, Tony and Sandy would all fall asleep halfway?’’
I was in a great surprise, “But the tortoise didn’t wish that the hare would fall asleep!” “He must have already wished that,” Sonny said. “Otherwise how could he be so foolish to challenge the hare? He knew very well the hare ran a hundred times faster than he himself did.” “He didn’t have such a wish,” I continued. “He won the race by pushing on steadily.” Sonny thought a while. “That’s a lie,” he said. “He won it because he was lucky. If the hare didn’t happen to fall asleep, the tortoise would never win the race. He could be as steady as you like, or a hundred times steadier, but he would never win the race. That’s for sure.” I gave up. Today’s children are not like what we used to be. They’re just hopeless.
( )36. What did Sonny think of the tortoise’s success?
A. Stupid. B. Hard-working.
C. Lucky. D. Careful.
( )37. What can we know about Billy, Tony and Sandy?
A. They didn’t like playing with Sonny.
B. They had a fight with Sonny before.
C. They lived with Sonny together.
D. They might run races with Sonny before.
( )38. Who learnt a lesson at last according to the passage?
A. Sonny. B. The writer.
C. The tortoise. D. The hare.
( )39. Why did the writer discuss with Sonny?
A. Because he wanted Sonny to learn from the hare.
B. Because he wanted to give Sonny a lesson.
C. Because The tortoise and the hare is his favorite story.
D. Because he wanted to teach Sonny to win in a race.
( )40. What does the writer think of today’s children?
A. Hopeful. B. Happy.
C. Hopeless. D. Creative.
D
Do you know what the skin (皮肤) is? Skin is the name for the special things on our bodies. It comes in colors such as black, brown, white, yellow and red. However, the color of the skin is not important. All skin has one important job — to keep heat (热) inside our bodies. With this, your skin will be able to help keep you and your body safe for a long time.
Skin has two parts. The first part we can see is called the epidermis (表皮). It is very thin and it is kind of dead skin. The body makes the epidermis all the time. People lose about 20kg of dead skin in their lives.
The inside part of skin is called the dermis (真皮).The skin in this part is living. The dermis is very important because it makes new skin for the epidermis. At the same time, the dermis has lots of small glands (腺体). These glands are important to us because they can make some useful things to help to keep our skin soft. Also, the dermis is important because it lets the body lose some of its heat. In this way, the body does not get too hot.
So next time you must look after your skin because it helps you a lot.
( )41. Which of the following do people always lose according to the passage?
A. The epidermis. B. The dermis.
C. The glands. D. The hair.
( )42. Why is the dermis important to our body?
A. Because it’s the living part.
B. Because it’s the inside part of skin.
C. Because it has different kinds of colors.
D. Because it makes new skin for the epidermis.
( )43. What can we know from the passage?
A. The epidermis is not important to our body.
B. The epidermis comes in only yellow, black and white.
C. The dermis keeps on making new skin for the epidermis.
D. All skin keeps the heat inside our body, and doesn91 let it lose.
( )44. How many effects (影响) does the dermis have?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
( )45. What’s the best title for this passage?
A. The importance of skin
B. Heat inside our body
C. The information of skin
D. The importance of the dermis
（七）A
One beautiful spring day, a red rose blossomed (开花）in a forest. As the rose looked around, a pine nearby said, “What a beautiful flower! I wish I was that lovely.”
The rose said, “It seems that I am the most beautiful flower.”
A sunflower raised its yellow head and asked, “Why do you say that?”
The rose answered, “I see everyone looking at me and admiring (欣赏）me.” Then the rose looked at a cactus (仙人掌）and said, “Look at that plant foil of thorns (刺)!”
The pine said, “Who can say what beauty is? You have thorns too.”
The red rose looked at the pine and said angrily, “You cannot compare my thorns to those of the cactus.”
The cactus never got upset.
Summer came and life became difficult in the forest, as there was no rain. The red rose was dying.
One day the rose saw birds drink water from the cactus. She also wanted to drink from it. The rose felt too ashamed (惭愧的）to ask for water from the cactus, but finally she did. The cactus kindly helped her.
()26. Both the rose and the cactus have _________ according to the passage.
A. thorns B. leaves
C. fruits D. red flowers
()27. Who saved the dying rose at last?
A. The pine. B. The sunflower.
C. The birds. D. The cactus.
()28. What do you think of the cactus?
A. Helpful. B. Shy.
C. Cold. D. Stupid.
()29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?
A. There was no rain when summer came.
B. The pine tree also got water from the cactus.
C. The birds lived in the pine tree.
D. The rose could bring water to the pine tree.
()30. What does this passage want to tell us?
A. Try to help others.
B. Try to drink more water.
C. Never compare you with others.
D. Looks cannot be everything.
B
Scientists are working on something new. It is a machine that can give blind people a new way to read. Soon the blind may be able to read almost everything.
The machine is called the FingerReader. It is like a ring on a person’s finger. The FingerReader can scan (扫描）words and then a computer will read the words out loudly. It works more quickly than any other reading machines.
Making the FingerReader wasn’t easy. Scientists tried many different ideas. It took them three years to make it. Many blind people helped to test the machine. Jerry Berrier, 62 years old, was one of them. Jerry was born blind. He likes the FingerReader because it is small. It can be taken anywhere.
However, the FingerReader is not ready for sale. It has a big problem now. Scientists still need to improve it because it can’t work with smart phones. The FingerReader can read books, magazines, newspapers and computer screens, but it has trouble reading a touch screen (触屏). Scientists think that many people may want to buy one if the FingerReader is for sale because it can really change blind people’s life.
()31. The new machine can help people who can’t ___________.
A. write B. see C. speak D. hear
()32. What is the FingerReader like compared with other reading machines?
A. It can read much louder.
B. It looks more beautiful.
C. It can scan some special words.
D. It works more quickly.
()33. Which of the following can NOT show it was hard to make the FingerReader?
A. Scientists tried many different ideas.
B. It took scientists three years to make it.
C. Many blind people helped to test it.
D. It can be taken anywhere.
()34. What is the big problem when using the FingerReader now?
A. It can’t work with smart phones.
B. It can’t work with computer screens.
C. It can’t work with newspapers.
D. It can’t work with magazines.
()35. What can we know from the passage?
A. The FingerReader is ready for sale now.
B. The FingerReader is made by Jerry Berrier.
C. The FingerReader might be very popular.
D. The FingerReader will be free for people.
C
Memory plays an important part in our daily life. Some people can remember lots of information in a short time, but some can’t. If you want to have a good memory, please read the following advice.
Understand your memory
The information your brain takes in at any time is registered (记录）and then stored. But how l6ng it stays depends on what type of memory the information becomes in one’s brain. According to some scientists, there are three types of memory: immediate (瞬时)，short-term and long4erm memory.
Focus (使集中）
Focusing your attention as you get some information can help you remember it. A good memory is often the product of good habits, so next time you’re introduced to someone new, try to focus first.
Work out (锻炼）your mind and body
We all know exercising is helpful to our bodies. What’s more, working out your mind and body can be good for your memory.
Sleep on it
Believe it or not, one of the most useful ways to improve memory can be done in your sleep! Sleep is an important part of your brain9 s ability to store the information that you take in when you are awake.
( )36. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?
A. The brain. B. The memory.
C. The information. D. The advice.
( )37. Which of the following does NOT belong to the three types of memory?
A. Immediate memory.
B. Fast memory.
C. Short-term memory.
D. Long-term memory.
( )38. Which is good for the body and memory according to the writer?
A. Eating more vegetables.
B. Keeping notes.
C. Drinking much water.
D. Exercising the mind and body.
( )39. When do we store the information that we take in when we are awake?
A. The time we focus on something.
B. The time we exercise.
C. The time we understand our memory.
D. The time we sleep.
( )40. What’s the best title for the passage?
A. How to improve your memory
B. Memory is the most important thing in our life
C. How to keep your brain healthy
D. Good memory makes you successful
D
As we all know, having a great memory is important. It can help you succeed in school, in your job, and in life. It also helps you learn faster and better. We all know that fest learners are always in demand. If you have a great memory, I’m sure you can succeed more easily.
If you are willing to make a few changes in your life, you should improve your memory first. My plan is to explain every skill that can help you improve your memory.
You can not only learn memory skills on this website, but also learn how to improve your memory through diet, exercise, sleep and other ways.
I think that memory improvement can be achieved (实现）in two ways: improving the health of your brain and using memory skills. Many people think they may be difficult. In fact, they are easier to do than you might think, but you have to work hard by yourself.
Memory improvement needs time and effort on your part. You cannot improve your memory if you do not work on it. Of course, I believe that a more powerful brain is well worth the effort!
Here are a few of the great memory improvement tips. I will give you some tips in the following part.
( )41. According to the first paragraph, a great memory can help you succeed in the following EXCEPT __________.
A. in school B. in your job
C. in your health D. in life
( )42. What does the underlined word “demand” mean?
A. Public. B. Success.
C. Mind. D. Need.
( )43. Which of the following is the two ways of memory improvement in the passage?
① using memory skills
② using memory notes
③ improving the health of your heart
④ improving the health of your brain
A.①② B. ③④
C. ②③ D.①④
( )44. Which of the following is needed on your part to improve memory?
A. Money. B. Time.
C. Food. D. Water.
( )45. What will the following part of the passage talk about?
A. The ways of memory improvement.
B. The reasons of memory improvement.
C. The types of memory.
D. The advantages (好处）of a good memory.
（八）
A few years ago, Joe Smith, the coach (教练）of a football team and his family were spending their holiday in a small town. It was a rainy afternoon, so they couldn’t go out to do anything interesting. So the family decided to go to the cinema. Joe, his wife and their three children walked down to the town’s only cinema, bought the tickets and went into the hall. The lights were still on, and there were just six other people there. As Joe entered, some of them saw him and started clapping (鼓掌).
Joe gave them a smile and turned to his wife,“Aha I can’t believe they know me and I’m getting a warm welcome here,”he said.“I guess they saw my game on TV.”
They sat down and then a young man came up and stretched out his hand. “Thanks a lot,” said the coach. “I just can’t believe you know who I am.” “All I know is that they would not show the movie until at least ten people bought tickets,” replied the man.
( )26. Why could Joe and his family NOT go out to do anything interesting that day?
A. Because the town was small.
B. Because they had no friends there.
C. Because the weather was so bad.
D. Because they didn’t have other important things to do.
( )27. How did Joe feel when the people in the cinema started clapping?
A. Glad. B. Worried
C. Unhappy. D. Sad.
( )28. With Joe and his family, how many people were in the cinema in total?
A. Nine. B. Ten.
C. Eleven. D. Twelve.
( )29. The young man knew Joe was a(n) _________.
A. coach B. audience (观众）
C. star D. basketball player
( )30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Joe Smith was a singer.
B. The story happened in the morning.
C. Joe and his family didn’t buy the tickets.
D. When Joe got to the cinema, the lights were still on.
B
Our school will hold an English Week. We can communicate with others about the English learning methods there. What’s more, we’re sure they will help you learn English more easily and with more fun!
♦ Become interested
Find something interesting about your English study. Why not watch your favorite English films? You can also read the lyrics (歌词）of pop songs, or check out celebrity sites (名人网站）to learn more about your favorite basketball or football players.
♦ Don’t study for too long
Studying 15 minutes each day is much better than studying 2 hours once a week. Study for more if you don’t feel tired.
♦Learn by reading
Read English texts as often as you can. They could be news, short stories or novels (小说）. Choose an interesting text that isn't too difficult for you.
♦ Learn through movies and songs Choose your favorite movie. Have paper and pens ready as you may want to write down some useful words or phrases. Listening to your favorite English songs is another cool way. Read first, and then find out what the song is about. Pick some words or phrases that you’d like to learn. A dictionary may also be useful.
( )31. Why does the school hold the English Week?
A. To make money through the activities.
B. To make the school more beautiful.
C. To help students to learn English.
D. To ask students to make many friends.
( )32. What does the underlined word “they” refer to?
A. The students. B. The methods.
C. The teachers. D. Other people.
( )33. What can you do to make you interested in English?
A. Just see but not to practise English.
B. Seldom read English texts.
C. Find something interesting about English study.
D. Spend as much time as possible learning English.
( )34. What should you do when you watch your favorite movie according to the passage?
A. Find a good friend to go with you.
B. Find a good movie theater.
C. Prepare pens and paper for yourself.
D. Bring enough food with you.
( )35. What can we learn from the passage?
A. A dictionary is never useful for you to learn English.
B. Study for much more time if you feel tired.
C. Read English texts as often as you can.
D. Check out celebrity sites to learn more about your friends.
C

To love, to enjoy and to learn English was the theme(主题) of English Week this year. In order to improve students’ interest in learning English, different activities came out during the week. All our members really did a great job and we tried our best to make it a success. We had Treasure Hunt, Film Shows, Language Games, English Cafe, Book Club, Storyboard, Public Speaking and Book Sharing. All of them were interesting and educational activities.
To improve English in fun ways, this year, we tried another way, the Rap (说唱）Show. Six students took part in the activity of writing raps. Doesn’t it sound great? Their show was amazing! They were just like the famous rappers, rapping and dancing confidently. For me, it was really an amazing experience.
21st May was a great day for the Rap Show. All classes came to the school hall. The activity started with a funny story by our student helpers. The classes then took turns to perform. All of them prepared interesting words. The show by students from 2 Wisdom and 2 Hope was the best.
Besides, all your support gives us the energy to do better next time. Hope you will take part in the activities held by the English Club.
( )36. Why were there different interesting activities during the week?
A. To improve students’ interest in English.
B. To make students live an interesting life.
C. To learn how to make rap shows.
D. To make us keep healthy.
( )37. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?
A. How to have fun with others.
B. The activities in the English Week.
C. Staying happy is easy.
D. Treasure Hunt in the English Week.
( )38. Which is TRUE about the Rap Show?
A. Every student wrote some raps.
B. The rappers rapped and danced at the same time.
C. It was on May 22nd and interesting.
D. Teachers from 2 Wisdom and 2 Hope won.
( )39. Why did the writer write the last paragraph?
A. To introduce the English Club.
B. To give us some energy.
C. To encourage us to take part in the English Club.
D. To tell us more educational stories.
( )40. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Rap Show
B. How to improve English
C. A big day
D. English Week this year
D
What is DIY? Why do many people like it? Yang Chen works for a computer business in Beijing. He enjoys his work, but it is not easy for him to relax after work. One day when he saw many toy dogs in a toy shop, he had an idea. “Why not make them by myself?” Then he began to make model planes, model ships and something else. He has great interest in it because it brings him lots of fun and makes his life colourful. So what is DIY? Yes, it is making or creating things on your own, with your own hands. It may take much time, but some people, now known as DIYers — do-it-yourselfers, enjoy doing it very much. They enjoy it because it is fun. And they also say it helps them save money too. What’s more, they think it is a good way to protect the environment. It is a kind of green life. In fact, DIY is not a modem thing in China. Many people remember when it was once a way of life in the past. During the 1960s and 1970s, when there were not enough living things for people to live on, they had to use their own hands to do many things. If you wanted something, you had to do it by yourself. And if you needed something, you made it by yourself. Times have changed and DIY also has different significations.
( ) 41. What does Yang Chen enjoy doing in his free time now?
A. Playing computers.
B. Going to a bar for a drink.
C. Making things for money.
D. Making something by himself.
( )42. Why do many young people like making things by themselves?
A. Because they want to make more money.
B. Because they do it for fun.
C. Because they need them in their life.
D. Because they can’t buy them anywhere.
( )43. Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Yang likes to collect things made by his friends.
B. Chinese people had to make things by themselves during 1960s and 1970s.
C. DIY is a method to protect the environment.
D. Yang wants to find a way to relax himself.
( )44. What does the underlined word “significations” mean?
A. Members. B. Meanings.
C. Ideas. D. Things.
( ).45. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Yang is a famous DIYer.
B. Model planes bought from the shop are too expensive.
C. DIY is a good way of life.
D. DIY was part of life in the past.









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（一）39-42 DBDC 43-46 BCDA 47-50 BCCD 51-54 BBAD 55-58 DCBA
（二）III. 26-30 CBDAC 31-35 ADCBA 36-40 CADBC 41-45 BBCCD
（三）III. 26-30 CBBCA 31-35 ACDCB 36-40 DCAAC 41-45 DBBDC
（四）III. 26-30 BCCDA 31-35 BCADC 36-40 ADBCD 41-45 ACADD
（五）III. 26-30 BDBAC 31-35 CBADA 36-40 BACDB 41-45 ACBBD
（六）III. 26-30 DCBCA 31-35 CDCAB 36-40 CDBBC 41-45 ADCBC
（七）III. 26-30 ADAAD 31-35 BDDAC 36-40 CBDDA 41-45 CDDBA
（八）III. 26-30 CACBD 31-35 CBCCC 36-40 ABBCD 41-45 DBABC