 Skipping Stones It is a nonprofit(非盈利的) children’s magazine. It provides a playful place for sharing ideas and experiences among children from different countries and cultures. Skipping Stones welcomes art and original writings in every language and from all ages. Non-English writings are accompanied(伴有) by English translations to encourage the learning of other languages |
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 Creative Kids It includes stories, games, opinions, poems and drawings by and for kids. Students from all over the world write for the magazine. It is recommended for kids ages 8 to 14. Published by Prufrock Press, which aims to encourage the creativity of readers and invites children to display their creative work. |
 New MoonIt is an international magazine designed for every girl who wants her voice heard and her dreams taken seriously. It is for girls aged 8-14. The magazine includes stories, poems, artwork, personal profiles and a variety of good articles. It provides a place for girls to express themselves and communicate with other girls around the world. |
 Calliope Discover the mysteries of the past with CALLIOPE! This magazine can bring young people face to face with history-makers in places and cultures from around the world. It is designed to help readers of grades 5-9 to know more about historical events. |
 Ranger RickIt is a monthly magazine for children aged 7-12. It features colorful animal photos, funny drawings, and exciting stories. Ranger Rick is published by the National Wildlife Federation and focuses on teaching young kids about wildlife, nature and the environment. |
The magazine published by Prufrock Press aims to encourage children to .
A. learn from others B. read more classic books C. be more creativeNew Moon is a little bit special because .
A. it is a magazine only for girls
B. it is for children aged 8-14.
C. it has many good stories for children. Sally is twelve years old. Her favorite subject is history. She may like .
A. Skipping Stones B. Calliope C.New Moon What do we learn about the magazine Skipping Stones?
A. It makes money for poor children.
B. You may find Chinese articles in it.
C. It mainly displays writing from adults Mrs Smith’s eight-year-old son is interested in nature, so she would choose for him.
A.Ranger Rick B.Creative Kids C. New Moon
Once upon a time, there was a farmer called Da Niu. One day he was walking in the forest and found a bird. The bird’s was hurt（受伤）and it cried. Da Niu picked it up and took it home. He looked after it carefully every day. The bird got well soon.
One morning Da Niu enjoyed the sunshine next to the wall. The bird took his hat and flew away. Da Niu was very angry and ran after it. He shouted（大叫）, “What a bad bird you are!”
Suddenly he heard a big noise from his back. The wall he sat next to just now.（刚才紧靠近坐着的）fell down（倒下）. Da Niu found the bird .
| A．in the shop | B．at the zoo |
| C．in the forest. | D．on the farm. |
How did Da Niu treat the bird when it was hurt?
| A．He looked after it carefully. |
| B．He ran after it. |
| C．He shouted to it. |
| D．He was angry with it. |
The underlined word “angry” means “ ”in Chines.
| A．开心的 | B．生气的 |
| C．伤心的 | D．大笑的 |
Why did the bird take Da Niu’s hat?
| A．Because it was naughty. |
| B．Because Da Niu was unfriendly to it. |
| C．Because it wanted to save Da Niu’s life. |
| D．Because it wanted to throw it. |
What is the best title of the passage?
| A．The bad bird | B．The nice farmer |
| C．The farmer and the bird | D．The farmer’s hat |
A lamb（小羊）was on her way home. Suddenly a wolf（狼）came up and stopped her. The lamb said, “I know you are going to eat me. But before you eat me, I would like to hear you play the flute（笛子）. You can play the flute better than anyone else, even the shepherd（牧羊人）himself.”
The wolf was so happy. And he took out（拿出）his flute and began to play.
The wolf finished one piece. Then the lamb said some good words and asked him to play another（另一个）piece again.
The shepherd and the dogs heard the sound. Then they ran to the lamb and the wolf. They caught the wolf and saved the lamb.The lamb knew the wolf was going to .
| A．eat her | B．walk around |
| C．play with her | D．visit the shepherd |
The lamb asked the wolf to .
| A．run with her | B．sing a song |
| C．play the flute | D．say good words |
The underlined word “they” refers to（指的是） .
| A．the wolf and the lamb |
| B．the shepherd and the dogs |
| C．the wolf and the dogs |
| D．the lamb and the dogs |
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
| A．The wolf was angry. |
| B．The lamb like the flute very much. |
| C．The shepherd liked to listen to music. |
| D．The lamb wanted someone to hear the sound and save her. |
The best title（标题）of this passage is .
| A．clever lamb | B．A beautiful song |
| C．A happy wolf | D．A kind wolf |
Dear Abby,
I’m a helpless mother. My son Tom is 15 years old. I find that the older he grows, the less we talk. I feel very sad and I really need help.
My first problem is about his hobbies. He spends almost all his spare time on computer games. When he gets home, he always turns on the computer and closes the door. I’m getting worried about him, especially when his English teacher tells me he always gets low marks in the English exams.
Recently, I’ve found that he is always alone. I’ve never seen him talking to his friends on the phone or going out with anyone on weekends. That is the last problem I have.
What should I do to help him? Please give me some advice. The helpless mother has problems.
| A．two | B．three |
| C．four | D．five |
Tom for almost all his spare time at home.
| A．plays computer games | B．talks with his mother. |
| C． does his homework | D．practices typing（打字） |
From the passage we know that Tom’s mother .
| A．is worried about Tom | B．feels very happy. |
| C．is not rich | D．likes new technology |
The helpless mother asks Abby to .
| A．play with Tom | B．talk to Tom |
| C．buy what Tom wants | D．give her some advice |
Which of the following is TRUE about Tom?
| A．He is 14 years old. |
| B．He is not good at English. |
| C．He often phones his friends. |
| D．He likes going out on weekends. |
Yesterday was my friend Bert’s birthday. He invited me to his house for his birthday party. Another friend Guy could take me to the party by car.
Well,I was getting dressed when Guy rang and said he was ill. So I decided to go by train. Unluckily, when I was talking on the phone, the cat walked over my shirt. Then I spent a few minutes finding another one and I was late for leaving.
As I was walking to the station, it started snowing and I got very cold. I just missed (错过）a train and I had to wait for another one. Half an hour later, the train arrived. I was so cold and tired that I fell asleep on the train and missed my station.
Well, I got off at the next station, and decided to walk to Bert’s house. I walked for 10 minutes but I got lost. Then I took a taxi. When I arrived at Bert’s house, the party nearly finished and people were leaving. What a terrible day!Invited the writer to his birthday party.
| A．Guy | B．Bert |
| C．Bert’s friend | D．Guy’s brother |
When the writer knew Guy was ill, he decided to go to party
| A．by train. | B．on foot . |
| C．by bus. | D．by car. |
What happened when the writer was talking on the phone?
| A．He had a bad cold. | B．The cat was ill. |
| C．The cat walked over his shirt. | D．Guy came to his house. |
Why did the writer miss his station?
| A．Because he was talking on the phone. |
| B．Because he fell asleep one the train. |
| C．Because he wanted to walk to Bert’s house. |
| D．Because he was lost. |
When did the writer arrive at Bert’s house?
| A．Ten minutes later. |
| B．Half an hour later. |
| C．When the party just began. |
| D．When the party nearly finished. |
Alan is an English boy. Now he studies in Shanghai Yucai Middle School. He is in Grade Seven. He has a dog. It’s black and white. The dog’s very smart. Alan likes it very much. Its favorite food is bone. Every day when Alan gets home, the dog meets him in front of the house.
Alan’s friend, Jenny is an American girl. She is in Shanghai too. They are in the same grade, but in different classes. She has a panda. It’s also black and white, but it’s not a real panda. It’s a toy. The panda is very clean. Jenny often washes it in water. Where is the panda now? Oh, it’s sleeping with jenny. Every night it sleeps with Jenny.Where is Alan from?
| A．England | B．America |
| C．Canada. | D．Africa. |
What’s Alan’s pet dog’s favorite food?
| A．Fish | B．Meat. |
| C．Bone. | D．Grass. |
What grade is Jenny in?
| A．Seven | B．Eight. |
| C．Nine. | D．Six |
What does the dog do when Alan gets home from school?
| A．It sleeps with him. |
| B．It meets him in front of the house. |
| C．It runs with him. |
| D．It eats with him. |
What animal is black and white according to the passage?
| A．The cat. | B．The dog. |
| C．The panda and dog. | D．The giraffe. |