Shopping is not as simple as you may think! Much has to be done for the producers before putting the products on the shelf.
Color, for example, changes a lot according to what the producers are trying to sell. Health foods are packed in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colors.
When some kind of medicine was brought out recently, researchers found that the color of the package(包装) caused the shoppers to lose interest because they made the product look ineffective(无效的). At last, it came on the market in dark blue and white—blue because we think of it as safe, and white as calm.
The size of a package can also attract(吸引) a shopper, although quite often a bottle doesn’t hold as much as it appears to.
It is said that the better-known companies spend about 40 percent of the cost of the product itself on packaging!
The most successful producers know that it’s not enough to have a good product. The head of Pears Soap, who for 25 years has used pretty little girls to sell their goods, came to the conclusion: “Any fool can make soap, but it takes a talent to sell it.” Health foods are usually packed in colors Except ________.
| A．green | B．black | C．yellow | D．brown |
Why did the shoppers lose interest in the medicine?
| A．Because of the size of the product. | B．Because of the color of the product. |
| C．Because of the color of the package. | D．Because of the cost of the product. |
If a new product costs $ 60, how much money may be spent on packaging?
| A．$ 24 | B．$ 36 | C．$ 40 | D．$ 60 |
Which of the following is the key to the success in product sales?
| A．The way to sell goods. | B．A good product. |
| C．The one who makes a product. | D．A nice color. |
The passage is mainly about ___________on shopping.
| A．advantages of products | B．the importance of packaging |
| C．choices of products | D．the cost of packaging |
The Queen Elizabeth and her sister Margaret had very different characters (性格): Elizabeth was very serious and tidy; Margaret was outgoing and headstrong. But they kept close her a lot of help.
Margaret was one of the few people who could lose their temper (脾气)with the Queen. Even as an adult, she would sometimes shout at her. Once she threw a dishcloth at Elizabeth's face when they had a picnic. But they never quarreled for long. To Queen Elizabeth, it was a sadness that her sister never found lasting (持久的) personal happiness. as sisters. When they were children, they depended on each other. They had lessons at home with their governess Marion Crawford. Margaret was often naughty. Elizabeth always protected her every time when she broke rules. When they grew up, Margaret has sad love stories and unhappy marriage. The Queen gave her a lot of help.
What kind of person was Elizabeth like? She was ________.
| A．serious and tidy |
| B．outgoing and tidy |
| C．easygoing and headstrong |
| D．serious and headstrong |
The word “governess” means ________.
| A．服务员 | B．家庭女教师 | C．牧师 | D．管家 |
Who had an unhappy family life according to the story?
| A．Elizabeth. |
| B．Margaret. |
| C．Marion Crawford. |
| D．Both Elizabeth and Margaret. |
According to the story, which of the following is not true?
| A．The queen and her sister had quite different characters. |
| B．Elizabeth always protected her sister. |
| C．The sisters often fought each other. |
| D．Elizabeth felt sorry for her sister for her unsuccessful marriage. |
What is the main idea of the story?
| A．Elizabeth was a kind person. |
| B．The two sisters lived happily. |
| C．Margaret had sad love stories. |
| D．The two sisters had a very good relationship. |
Shortly after Mary left the university, she went to travel in Canada. When she returned to New York, She told a lot of interesting things to her best friends, Jack. Jack was very interested in Canada from then on and decided to have a visit there.
The next summer vacation, Jack and Mary had a plan to go to Canada together. But her mother was seriously ill so she went to the airport to see her friend off.
When they got to the airport, Mary had to go to the washroom. After she came back, she couldn't find Jack because there were so many people in the airport. She looked for him everywhere, but it was hard to find Jack among the people.
Suddenly(突然), Mary saw Jack and she felt very happy then she shout, "Hi, Jack. Here, here!" At the same time, Jack wave(挥动)his arms, "I'm here!"
In 3 minutes, so many policemen came to the front of Jack and caught him, "Please come with me to the police office."
After the policemen found out the reason, they let them free. Why? Because the word "hijack" in the English has different meanings. If you want to know, you can look it up in the dictionary Mary lived in______.
| A．Canada | B．London |
| C．Toronto | D．New York |
Mary couldn't go to Canada with Jack because______.
A she didn't want to go there again
B. she missed the plane
C. her mother was badly ill.
D. she was badly ill Why was it hard for Mary to find Jack in the airport?
| A．Because Jack was in the plane. |
| B．Because there were too many people. |
| C．Because he was in the washroom. |
| D．Because the policeman took him away from the airport. |
The word "hijack" means ______ in Chinese.
| A．劫机 | B．喂,杰克 | C．救命啊 | D．揩油 |
Which of the following is WRONG?
| A．Jack didn't go to Canada because of the policeman. |
| B．Jack and Mary planned to go to Canada together. |
| C．A lot of policeman came to the front of Jack because of Mary's shout. |
| D．After Mary got to the airport, she had to go to the washroom. |
We're a bilingual (双语的) school for children of 6－15.We want a cook, a library assistant, a sports coach and a language teacher.
| Job |
Age |
Language |
Skill (技能) |
Other term (条件) |
| cook |
25－40 |
Chinese |
can cook Chinese and western food |
healthy |
| library assistant |
20－35 |
Chinese, English |
read different kinds of books |
careful |
| Sports coach |
20－40 |
Chinese, English |
major in (主修) P.E. |
healthy and strong |
| Language teacher |
Chinese, English |
major in English |
Which of the following can go to Happy Middle School?
| A．A four-year-old child. |
| B．A ten-year-old child. |
| C．A sixteen-year-old child. |
| D．A five-year-old child. |
Happy Middle School doesn't want ________.
| A．a cook | B．a nurse |
| C．a library assistant | D．a sports coach |
Which of the following may not speak English?
| A．The cook. | B．The library assistant. |
| C．The sports coach. | D．The teacher. |
The cook can cook ________.
| A．Chinese food | B．Western food |
| C．Chinese and western food | D．food |
Which is not needed as a sports coach?
| A．He majors in P.E. |
| B．He must be healthy and strong. |
| C．He can speak Chinese and English. |
| D．He can cook western food. |
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Team spirit means the willingness of people to work together and help each other as part of a team. With this spirit, people try hard to make their team the best of all. Everyone has experienced team spirit one way or another, whether they were part of a team or saw a group of people cheer for their favourite player.
There are different kinds of team spirit. One kind is the connection between a team of people because their efforts and cooperation (合作) are necessary in reaching a particular goal. Another kind is when a group of people support a person or a team. Another is people's natural love for and pride in their country, when a whole nation cheer for its country in competitions. Team spirit can also he seen in the workplace or in some activities.
Team spirit creates various good effects. It creates friendship and trust between people who may not get along when they don't have such team spirit. There may also be bad effects. Too great team spirit may cause arguments or fights with other team members.
Some people don’t understand team spirit properly. They think team spirit means having to become an official member of an organization, team or fan club. In fact, team spirit can be built anywhere-between friends, coworkers or even between two people sitting next to each other. You don’t have to be wearing the team spirit clothes. Anyone can show team spirit just by showing support for the goal.What is team spirit?
______________________________________________________________________________Which kind of team spirit in the passage do you have in your group work in class?
______________________________________________________________________________What good effects does team spirit create?
______________________________________________________________________________Where can team spirit be built?
______________________________________________________________________________Why do you think team spirit is important? (并自拟一句话作答)
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A “Gap Year” is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. It is often spent travelling or working. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills.
Gap years are popular with European and Australian students, but remain less popular in America. However, in recent years, more and more American students are preparing for college by taking a gap year. The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows：
Learn about the World and Yourself
Although you don’t have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about the world and get to know yourself better.
Face Challenges and Have Fun
A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time to face challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isn’t always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.
Save Money and Improve Your College Admission Chances
There’s a common thought that gap years are only for rich students, but it’ s not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save your money. Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals ran keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing.
Imagine an admission officer trying to admit (录取) only one between two students. Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?A “Gap Year” means ___in the passage.
| A．going abroad in a year for further education |
| B．travelling around the world in a year |
| C．taking a break before going to a university |
| D．doing a part-time job to make money during a vacation |
Besides having fun, gap year students have to face the.
| A．money | B．information |
| C．vacations | D．challenges |
Having a gap year may make you.
| A．become very rich |
| B．remain less popular |
| C．experience foreign cultures |
| D．have no chance to break |
The last sentence implies(暗含) thatwill probably be admitted by the admission officer.
| A．either of the two students |
| B．the student with high grades |
| C．neither of the two students |
| D．the student with a gap year experience |