We can not live a modern life without traveling.The fastest way of traveling is by air.With a plane people can travel in one day to places which it took a month or more to get to a hundred years ago.
Traveling by train is slower than by plane, but people can see the country when they are traveling through.Modern trains have comfortable seats and dinning-cars.They make even the longest journey(旅途) enjoyable.
Some people prefer to travel by sea when possible.There are large luxury liners(客轮) or river boats.They are not as fast as trains or planes, but traveling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.
Many people like to travel by car.They can make their own timetable.They can travel hundreds of miles or only fifty miles a day, just as their wish.They can stop wherever they want to see something interesting or to enjoy a good meal at a good restaurant, or to spend the night at a hotel.That is why people choose traveling by car for pleasant trips, while they usually take trains or planes for business.According to(根据) the passage, the fastest way of traveling is ______________
A.by car | B.by train | C.by plane | D.by sea |
People can make even the longest journey enjoyable if they take the _________
A.train | B.plane | C.sea | D.bus |
______ is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.
A.Traveling by bike. | B.Traveling by train. |
C.Traveling by sea. | D.Traveling by car. |
If we travel by car, we can _________
A.enjoy the longest journey |
B.travel only fifty miles a day |
C.make our own timetable |
D.travel to a very far place in a few minutes |
When people travel on business, they usually take
A.a boat or a train | B.a car or a boat |
C.a plane or a car | D.a train or a plane |
All students need to have good habits(好习惯):When you have good study habits, you learn things quickly. You also remember them easily.
Do you like to study in the living room? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy. The telephone bell rings there; the TV is there, and sometimes it is a good place for your pet dog or cats to play and rest. You need to study in a quiet place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will help you only think about one thing, and you will learn better.
Before you begin to study, do not forget to clean your desk. A good desk light is important, too. You’ll feel tired easily if there is not enough light(光线). So you should have a clean and bright lamp. To tell you the truth, the most important is that you should put your heart into your study.When you have good study habits, you will.
A.learn things quickly | B.remember things easily |
C.make some mistakes | D.both A and B |
The living-room is not a good place for study because it is too.
A.quiet | B.noisy | C.good | D.clean |
You’ll feel tired easily if the light is.
A.good | B.enough | C.bad | D.wonderful |
You should remember tobefore you study.
A.clean the desk | B.tidy the room |
C.turn off the light | D.go to the bedroom |
The best title(标题)for this passage(文章)is.
A.Study in the bedroom | B.Good study habits |
C.How to study | D.Desk light is important |
Leopards ( 豹 ) live in many parts of the world , from Siberia to Africa .They have a very beautiful yellow skin with large black spots. They live for about 15 years and eat small mammals (哺乳动物) such as zebras, monkeys, and antelopes ( 羚羊) .They sleep for about 12 hours a day . Leopards are very solitary(独居的)animals. They spend most of their time alone in trees , where they wait until a small animal passes . they jump on the animal and then drag it up into the tree, where they eat it.
Like many animals ,leopards are disappearing because people hunt them. They kill them for their beautiful coats. The Sinai leopard , for example , from Egypt, is now probably extinct(绝种的). How long does a leopard usually live?
A.Fifty weeks | B.Fifteen months |
C.Twelve days | D.Fifteen years |
Leopards_______________ .
A.live in family groups |
B.live alone |
C.live together |
D.live with other animals |
Leopards spend much time in tree because they want to_____________ .
A.sleep |
B.jump |
C.wait and catch small mammals |
D.rest |
Which is not true ?
A.Leopards have beautiful fur |
B.Leopards eat animals and plants |
C.Leopards sleep 12 hours a day |
D.The Sinai leopard probably extinct |
Why do people hunt leopards ? Because.
A.they kill them for their meat |
B.they attack people all the time |
C.they are dangerous |
D.they kill them for their coats |
To Make Everybody Happy
Peter’s uncle lives in the country. Once in summer, Peter goes to stay with him for a few weeks. Whenever they go for a walk or for a drive in the car and pass somebody, his uncle waves to the passer-by. Peter is surprised and says, “Uncle Georage, you seem to know everybody here. Where did you meet them all?”
“I don’t know all these people.” answers his uncle. “Then why do you wave to them?” “Well, Peter ,” says his uncle “When I wave to someone who knows me, he is pleased. He goes on his journey with a happier heart. But when I wave to someone who doesn’t know me , he is surprised and says to himself, ‘ Who is that man? Why did he wave to me?’ So he has something to think about during the rest of his journey, and that makes his journey seem shorter.So.I.make.everybody.happy. Peter goes to the country_______.
A.for his winter holidays |
B.to see his sick uhcle |
C.to spend summer with his uncle |
D.because he gets into trouble |
When they pass somebody at any time,________.
A.George will stop and say hello to everybody |
B.Peter’s uncle waves to the passer-by |
C.Peter waves to the pass-by |
D.Geoge introduces the person to Peter |
Peter ________ when he sees uncle waves to everybody passing by.
A.always asks his uncle “Who is that man?” |
B.is very happy |
C.is not surprised at all |
D.is very surprised |
Georage tells peter________.
A.he knows all the people |
B.he does not know all the people |
C.he only knows one of them |
D.he doesn’t know any one of the people |
George waves to every passer – by________.
A.to make everybody happy |
B.to make Peter happy |
C.only to make joke |
D.to make himself happy |
Do your parents ever say, “act like a lady” or “be a gentleman” to you? But in the eyes of today’s teenagers(青少年), what should a lady or a gentleman be like? Let’s take a look.
What is a gentleman? The girls have their ideas:
Huang Xiaoyu of Guizhou: A gentleman doesn’t always get angry(生气的). He wants others to be well and happy. He is always ready to help. There is a boy in my class and I think he is a gentleman. If I don’t do well in the English exam, he will say, “You will do better next time.” That makes me feel happy.
Chen Tingting of Shenzhen: A gentleman always says, “Ladies first” When students clean up the classroom, he does the heavy work. He lets girls go into rooms first. There are no gentlemen in my class. When there is something to eat, the boys in my class always get them before girls!
What is a lady? Boys tell us what they think a lady is:
Wu Yifan of Dalian: A lady is quiet and kind, but she’s not shy(害羞) and she can talk about her ideas in front of others. To me, Dong Jie, a film star, is a lady. She is pretty and kind. She does a lot for others.
Wang Lichao of Tianjin: A lady is not just beautiful but clever. She never says bad words. She is quiet and kind to others. I don’t think there is a lady in my class. Most of the girls are “wild beauties”, I think. A gentleman doesn’t ________.
A.think about others | B.always say “ladies first” |
C.do the heavy work | D.get angry easily |
What does Huang Xiaoyu think a gentleman will do if she doesn’t do well in the English exam?
A.He will say “You’ll do better next time”. | B.He will get angry. |
C.He will say “You’re so careless (粗心的).” | D.He will laugh at her. |
Why does Wu Yifan think Dong Jie is a lady?
A.Because she is quiet. | B.Because she likes expressing (表现) herself |
C.Because she is pretty and kind. | D.Because she is very shy. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
A.Wang Lichao thinks pretty-looking is enough for a lady. |
B.Huang Xiaoyu thinks there is a gentleman in her class. |
C.Chen Tingting thinks there is a gentleman in her class. |
D.Wu Yufan thinks a lady can’t talk about her ideas in front of others. |
What does the underlined words “wild beauties” mean(意思是……) in this passage?
A.Beautiful and kind girls. | B.Pretty but rude (粗鲁的) girls. |
C.Gentle(温柔的)and shy girls. | D.Clever girls. |
Many parents today worry about their children's diets. Then what is a healthy diet for children? Miss Jones from Happy Children Hospital gives the following advice(建议):
Children shouldn't eat food with too much salt, because it can cause high blood pressure(高血压).
Children should eat food with less fat, oil and sugar. They should not eat too much junk food.
Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins(维生素). Children need to eat fruit and vegetables often.
Water is important to everyone. Children need to drink enough water every day.
Children need to eat breakfast every day. It is good for their bodies and minds. Miss Jones is possible a ________.
A.doctor | B.teacher | C.shop assistant | D.a waitress |
What does the underlined word " junk food " mean in Chinese?
A.绿色食品 | B.垃圾食品 | C.天然食品 | D.营养食品 |
According to Miss Jones, children should drink________ every day.
A.enough juice | B.enough water | C.enough coffee | D.enough milk |
Which kind of food is rich in vitamins?
A.Water. | B.Junk food. | C.Sugar. | D.Fruit and vegetables. |
What is the best title(标题)of the passage(文章)?
A.Bad Habits | B.Junk Food |
C.Advice on a Healthy Diet | D.An Unhealthy Lifestyle |