Dear editors (编辑),![]() Xia Ming |
A reader read the letter from the magazine and here is his answer:
Dear Xia Ming, Many famous people are not so good at the age like you. Edison, the famous scientist, had a bad headache for his studies when he was a 12-year-old boy. But everyone knows that he did a lot for the people in the world. And Newton had the same story like him. When you are feeling stressed out, just smile (微笑) and take a deep breath (深呼吸), then try your best. You should believe tomorrow is another day. Thumbelina |
Xia Ming worried about __________.
A. his classmates B. his life C. his study Thumbelina gave __________ examples in the letter.
A. one B. two C. three Thumbelina wrote about those famous people to __________.
A. make Xia Ming feel better
B. make Xia Ming laugh
C. show how much she knowsWhich is NOT true according to the letter?
A. Xia Ming has fun studying at school.
B. Edison is famous in the world.
C. Xia Ming’s father always helps him with his study.“Tomorrow is another day” tells us __________.
A. it’s the weekend tomorrow
B. tomorrow is second day
C. there are hopes in our lives
Xiao Shen Yang, the new partner of comedian Zhao Benshen at this year's spring festival gala, has become an overnight sensation(一夜出名).He continues to cause a stir(轰动) among comedy fans.
Xiao Shen Yang shot to fame(名声) instantly after performing in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
Footage of his comic sketches has appeared almost all the video sharing web-sites.His blog has received five million hits, and each of his postings is read by about 300-thousand people.DVDs of the young comic star's performances also top sales lists.
Xiao Shen Yang is a performer of Er Ren Zhuan, a popular comic form in northeast China.Many people are buying discs of his Er Ren Zhuan performances.
Xiao Shen Yang will star in a show about Er Ren Zhuan, at the Beijing Exhibition Center on March the 7th.Tickets have nearly sold out already.What is Xiao Shen Yang?
A.A partner | B.A comedian Zhao Benshen |
C.A performer of Er Ren Zhuan | D.A star |
When is he famous?
A.At last year's spring festival gala |
B.In northeast China |
C.At the Beijing Exhibition Center on March the 7th |
D.In the CCTV Spring Festival Gala |
Do people like him ?
A.No, they don’t. | B.Yes,they do |
C.No, they do | D.Yes, they don’t |
Where is Er Ren Zhuan?
A.At the Beijing Exhibition Center
B.In northeast China
C.In BeijingOn March the 7th,what will Xiao Shen Yang do ?
A.He will buy discs | B.He will sell tickets |
C.He will be famous | D.He will perform Er Ren Zhuan |
A SCHOOL REPORT
Name: Edward Scott School: Revin Grove State High School
Grade: 7 Term ending: 6 May
Subjects(科目):
Mathematics
He is a little weak(弱)in this, but he has tried his best to catch up with others.
Science
He can work out many difficulties.Well done!
French
He is the best in the class.Keep it up.
History
He is not so good at this, but has done better than before.
Geography
He is familiar(熟悉的) with the names of many places in the world.
Music
He doesn’t like pop songs, though sings very well.
Conduct: Fair No.in class: 9 Absences: 8
Remarks(评语): Edward has the ability to do a lot better.More work is needed next term.
Class teacher: Ivy
Principal: M.L.Martin
School reopens: 11 SeptemberAfter reading this, we know this is_____.
A.a studying plan of Edward Scott |
B.a teaching plan of Ivy |
C.a school report of Edward Scott |
D.a working plan of M.L.Martin |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned(提到) in the passage?
A.PE. | B.Music | C.Mathematics | D.History |
Edward’s best subject is______.
A.science | B.English | C.geography | D.French |
Edward is NOT so good at_____.
A.science and geography | B.mathematics and history |
C.history and French | D.music and English |
According to the passage, which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A.Edward can’t sing songs very well. |
B.Edward doesn’t do well in science. |
C.Edward can do better if he works harder next term. |
D.Edward learns two foreign languages in school. |
Where do you think people will live in the future? Can you imagine people will work and live in the sea? But how will people go to work then? By submarine( 潜 水 艇)?
Some scientists believe that some day submarines will be as many as today’s cars. A famous French driver says, “One day, people will work on the ocean floor as they do on the street!”.
If people want to live in the sea, they have to solve a lot of problems, like those of living on the moon such as lack( 缺 少 ) of oxygen and weightlessness( 失 重 ). Many problems are hard to solve. For example, what will happen to our bodies if we live in the sea for a very long time? Scientists are looking for answers.
Maybe in 50 years people will be able to live in the sea, away from the noisy cities on land. They will find it fun and interesting to live in the sea. And life in the sea is more comfortable. Don’t you think so?Maybe people in the future will to work on the ocean floor.
A.drive a car | B.take a bus | C.take a submarine | D.swim |
.What problem will people have if they live in the sea?
A.They will feel cold. |
B.They will feel tired. |
C.They will become quite heavy. |
D.They will have difficulty in breathing. |
The writer thinks living in the sea is than living on land.
A.better | B.worse | C.easier | D.noisier |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.People may be weightless in the sea. |
B.The sea is noisy and crowded for man to live. |
C.Some scientists believe submarines will be popular in the future. |
D.There are some problems to solve if people want to live in the sea. |
What's the best title of the article?
A.Living in the Sea | B.Living in Submarines |
C.Living on Land | D.Living on the Moon |
Three rich ladies met every day by the river. They sat there and talked the whole day. One day the three ladies quarreled( 争 吵 ). One of them said, “Look, how white and beautiful my hands are!” Another one said, “My hands are more beautiful.” The third one said, “Mine are the most beautiful ones.” An old beggar(乞丐) woman came up to them. “Beautiful ladies,” she said, “I’m hungry. Please give me something to
eat.” But the three ladies gave her nothing. They only asked, “Tell me, old woman, which one of us has the most beautiful hands”
A female farmer was also sitting by the river. She was poor and her hands were rough because of hard work. The old woman came up to her and said, “I’m hungry. Please give me something to eat.” The farmer took out the only cake she had and gave her a half.
The old woman ate it and drank some water. Then she took the farmer by the hand, brought her before the rich ladies and said, “Now I shall tell you whose hands are the most beautiful. The hands of the poor farmer are rough because of work, but they give us food. They are far more beautiful than your hands which have never done anything.”Why did the three ladies quarrel on that day?
A.Because they argued about who should go to buy a cake. |
B.Because they argued about who should give food to the beggar. |
C.Because everyone wanted to show that she was the richest. |
D.Because everyone wanted to show that her hands were the most beautiful. |
The underlined word “she” in Paragraph 2 refers to .
A.the beggar woman | B.the female farmer |
C.the first lady | D.the second lady |
In what order did the following take place in the story?
a.Three ladies quarreled with each other.
b.The beggar ate the food and drank some water.
c.A beggar woman came to ask for something to eat.
d.The beggar showed the farmer’s hands to the other ladies.
e.A farmer gave the beggar woman half a cake.
A.a, c, e , b, d | B.a, e, b, c, d |
C.c, e, a, d, b | D.c, d, c, a, d |
The old woman said that the farmer’s hands were more beautiful because .
A.she liked dark hands better than white hands |
B.the female woman gave her half a cake |
C.her hands had worked hard to provide food for people |
D.the three ladies didn’t give her anything to eat. |
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Who is the owner of the lost dog?
A.Mr. White. | B.Larry. | C.Susan. | D.David. |
If you want a job as a taxi driver, you should .
A.be under 45 years old |
B.know the city very well |
C.be an experienced driver |
D.all of the above |
Which information about the apartment is NOT mentioned in the table?
A.It has a beautiful view. |
B.It has hot water in the daytime. |
C.It has three floors. |
D.It has a kitchen. |