Jack gets to the bus station very early. The bus for Beijing is leaving (出发) at twelve. He sees many people at the station. Some are waiting in line, and others are walking around. Jack looks around but there is no room (空间) for him to sit in. He walks into a restaurant. He looks up at the clock there. It’s only 11:30. Then he finds a seat and sits down. At that time, Tom, one of his friends, comes in and sits in front of him. They talk and drink. After a while, Jack looks up at the clock again. “Oh, my God. It’s still (仍然) 11:30. The clock doesn’t work at all.” Jack becomes very sad because he misses (错过) the bus.Jack is going to ＿＿＿ by bus.
| A．London | B．Beijing | C．Paris | D．New York |
Jack goes into the restaurant because ＿＿＿.
| A．it is quite early | B．he can’t find a seat at the station |
| C．he misses the bus for Beijing | D．A and B |
Tom is ＿＿＿.
| A．a policeman | B．a businessman | C．Jack’s brother | D．Jack’s friend |
The clock is＿＿＿.
| A．good | B．ugly | C．broken (坏的) | D．fast |
Jack becomes sad because ＿＿＿.
| A．he misses the bus | B．he can’t find a seat |
| C．he meets Tom at the station | D．the clock is broken |
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| Bob, 15 years old, Toronto, Canada |
In my free time, I like reading books, My favorite writer is Mark Twain. His books are very humorous. I also like O. Henry very much. His stories always finish with surprising endings. |
| Yuki, 12 years old, Tokyo, Japan |
Every day afrter school, I finish my homework first. Then I will watch cartoons on TV. I think they are interesting. Of all cartoon programs, I like Tom and Jerry best. |
| Kate, 15 years old, London, UK |
I like music very much. American country music can always drive me crazy. A song that I'm fond of is Take Me. Home, Country Road. These days, I am beginning to enjoy Chinese music. |
| Dick, 16 years old, Wellington, New Zealand |
I'm going to high school this September, so I have much homework every day. But I try to find some time to hang out with my friends. Sometimes we go to the cinema or the library; sometimes we go swimming or play football or basketball together. |
. All of them are from English-speaking countries except_________.
| A．Bob | B．Yuki | C．Kate | D．Dick |
What do we know about Take Me Home, Country Road?
| A．It's a TV program. | B．It's a movie. |
| C．It's a book by Mark Twain. | D．It's an American song. |
. Who of them are of the same age?
| A．Bob and Yuki. | B．Yuki and Dick. |
| C．Bob and Kate. | D．Kate and Dick. |
| Wonderful Experience in Australia |
| Phillip Island Nature Park Adult: £79.00 Child: £67.00 Location（位置）:Melbourne Have fun at Phillip Island Nature Park. You will spend half a day there. You can see many animals, such as koalas, kangaroos and penguins at the park. |
| Balloon Flight Adult: £209.00 Child: £161.00 Location: Melbourne Enjoy an early morning balloon fight over the beautiful city of Melbourne. After the fight you will enjoy a wonderful breakfast at the Hilton Hotel. |
| Amazing Sailing Adult: £168.00 Child: £126.00 Location: Sydney Relax and enjoy the wonderful sights of the heart of Sydney as you sail across the sea in a large boat. |
| Restaurant Tour--Lunch Adult: £56.00 Child: £50.00 Location: Melbourne Having lunch in Melbourne can be a wonderful experience, specially in old trams(有轨电车) that have become restaurants. |
11-year-old Tony and his parents will visit Phillip Island Nature Park. They should pay .
| A．£79 | B．£146 | C．£158 | D．£225 |
The Balloon Flight starts in the .
| A．early morning | B．late morning |
| C．early afternoon | D．late afternoon |
When you , you can enjoy the wonderful sights of the heart of Sydney.
| A．visit Phillip Island Nature Park |
| B．sail across the sea |
| C．take a balloon ride |
| D．have lunch in an old tram |
From the passage, we can learn that .
| A．people can see animals at the Hilton Hotel |
| B．food in the trams is not good |
| C．Melbourne is a beautiful city |
| D．there are no aquatic animals at Phillip Island Nature Park |
People who want to are most interested in this passage.
| A．travel in Australia |
| B．learn about the history of Australia |
| C．eat Eastern food |
| D．see forests |
Sometimes it may seem difficult to improve our health. If so, the following health habits may help you.
·Eat breakfast every morning.
Research shows that if you eat a meal in the morning you may not become too fat or eat too much during lunch. Dating breakfast can help people feel better through the day.
·Get enough sleep.
Poor sleep can influence our memory and learning. It can also cause traffic accident! Studies show that people who don’t get enough sleep seem to get into more accidents. So stay safe and get enough sleep!
·Take a walk every day.
Walking is an easy way to exercise. You’d better meet friends for a walk, not for a meal. As you walk, you will see the beautiful world around you. Once you try, you will find that adding a walk into your daily life is very easy.
·Join social groups.
Social groups can provide support. They might include sport teams, art or music groups. The people in the group can offer advice and can help each other in difficult times. Also, being in a group keeps your mind busy. An active mind is a healthy mind!
·Have a hobby.
A hobby could be running, reading or making something with your hands. Hobbies help people to relax and rest. Hobbies bring us joy as well.You may have a good memory and learn better if you________.
| A．eat breakfast every morning |
| B．have a good sleep |
| C．take a walk every day |
| D．join a social group |
If you need help and want to help others, you’d better _______.
| A．invite your friend to a meal |
| B．make something with your friends |
| C．become a member of a social group |
| D．have a hobby |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．If you have breakfast every morning, you’ll be fat. |
| B．All the traffic accidents are caused by poor sleep. |
| C．To join a social group helps you keep healthy. |
| D．Having a hobby is the best way to relax. |
The passage is mainly written for ________.
| A．students at school |
| B．people who don’t like running |
| C．students who never have breakfast |
| D．people who want to improve health |
Which is the best title(标题)of the passage?
| A．Ways to Improve Your Health |
| B．Reasons for Keeping healthy |
| C．Good Habits |
| D．Breakfast and Exercise |
Many years ago，there lived a very rich man who wanted to do something for the people of his town. But first he wanted to find out whether they were good enough to get his help. So he placed a very large stone in the center of the main road into town. Then he hid behind a tree and waited.
Soon an old man came along with his cow. “Who put this stone in the center of the road?" said the old man，but he did not try to move the stone away. Instead，he passed around the stone and continued on his way. Another man came along and did the same thing; then another came，and another. All of them complained about the stone in the center of the road，but none of them tried to move it away.
Late in the afternoon, a young man came along. He saw the stone and said, “It will be very dark at night. Some people will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”
The young man then began to move the stone. He pulled with all his strength to move it to one side. But imagine his surprise when he found a bag full of money and this message under the stone: “This money is for the thoughtful person who takes this stone away from the road. Thank you.”What did the rich man aim to do?
| A．To offer help to the people of his town. |
| B．To show his people how rich he was. |
| C．To give money to anybody in need. |
| D．To find out how good his people are. |
Why did the rich man put a large stone on the road?
| A．To make life harder for the people of his town. |
| B．To find out the strongest man in his town. |
| C．To stop people from getting into his town. |
| D．To find the right person to receive his help. |
The first old man found the stone and walked around it because _____.
| A．he was too old to take the stone away all by himself |
| B．he thought it was good to have a stone on the road |
| C．he didn't want to move the stone away for others |
| D．he didn't want the money from the rich man |
How many people complained but didn't try to move the stone?
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five. |
What’s the main idea of this passage?
| A．We should move the stone on the road. |
| B．Think for others sometimes is think for yourself. |
| C．We can make money by moving stones. |
| D．A luck man get much money from a rich man. |
When I was seven years old my mom was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer. The doctors told us my mom might be saved with surgery (手术). But it could also kill her. She chose to have it.
The day before the surgery I was off school. And my mom planned the best day of my life, everything I loved at seven and everything that would put a smile on my face. The day began with her waking me up and saying, “ Kate, I have a surprise for you. Come and see.” The surprise was a doll I have wanted for the longest time. Throughout the day, she told me everything that I would always make her proud. We had a picnic in the park, and it was so cold that we moved to the car. The day was filled with laughter. For the first time in a long time I could see she was really happy. I would never forget her smile, or the way her eyes shone as if we were the same age. It was the best day of my life, and I will never forget the conversations we shared.
My mother managed to live throughout the surgery. Now when I look back, I realize that the best day of my life could be her last and this could be the last day I would remember with her, the last one we shared. I also understand how unselfish a mother is.Who made the decision to have a surgery in the story?
| A．The doctors | B．The patient |
| C．The writer | D．The patient’s family |
What did the writer’s mother do the day before the surgery?
| A．She stayed at home to have a rest. |
| B．She went to the doctor’s for advice. |
| C．She turned to her family for comfort. |
| D．She stayed all day for her child. |
Why was the writer’s mother happy that day?
| A．Because she left her child a special memory. |
| B．Because she realized her child had grown up. |
| C．Because she was proud of what her child had done. |
| D．Because she expected the surgery to be successful. |
The underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggests that ________.
| A．her mother was ill again |
| B．the surgery was unsuccessful |
| C．her mother was getting better |
| D．the surgery was very simple |
Which of the following words best describes the writer’s mother?
| A．Hardworking | B．Famous |
| C．Clever | D．Great |