Why play games? Because they are fun, and we can learn even more while playing. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member — these are all “game” ideas that you will come across all through your life. They can help you in different ways.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are very interesting. But perhaps more importantly, they translate part of life into exciting games that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作).
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For example, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which improves the hand-eye coordination (协调) needed in fishing.
The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competitions. People who watch the event (比赛项目) know that a gold medal is a win for the whole country, not just the athlete who got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters (灾害) or wars, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports games are also an event that unites (团结) people. Football is the most popular sport in the world. People all over the world play it — some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian football player, has discovered a way to spread hope through football. He created a foundation (基金会) to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a bright future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other parts of your life. What are children expected to learn when they play games?
| A．To act as a team leader. | B．To follow the basic rules. |
| C．To train how to move fast. | D．To practice rope-jumping. |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Games can help everybody to make much money. |
| B．Games can turn real-life experiences into a story. |
| C．Games can make skill learning more interesting. |
| D．Games can prevent all the countries from disasters. |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．Games can help people in different ways. |
| B．People are advised to play games for fun. |
| C．An Olympic win means a lot to every country. |
| D．Sports can get people all over the world together. |
| Arriving in New York There are three airports in New York. When you arrive at one of them, you can take a bus or a taxi to any place in New York. |
Eating out There are many kinds of food in New York and you shouldn't eat at McDonald's every day. There are good restaurants in Little Italy and Chinatown, for example. |
| Hotels There are lots of good hotels in New York. The best is The Plaza on 5th Avenue but you don't have to pay a lot to stay in the city; there are lots of smaller hotels and the YMCA near Central Park is great for young people. |
Public Transport In New York ,there's a good bus and subway service. If you are planning to use the subway a lot, you should buy a subway ticket for the journey because it's cheaper. But you don't have to use public transport－there are lots of places you can go to on foot. The Empire Stale Building, 5th Avenue and Central Park. The New York taxis are a part of the city experience, so you should take at least one taxi during your visit! |
| Places to see Finally, there are a lot of places to see in New York－Times Square, the Statue of Liberty. And you shouldn't go home without climbing the Statue of Liberty to enjoy the scenery of the city. |
Shopping Shopping in New York is fun. There are big shops on 5th Avenue. They are open seven days a week. But be careful when you look at the prices; you have to pay a special 8% tax (税)on everything you buy in New York. |
How many kinds of public transport are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
How much do you have to pay if you buy a book of $10 in New York?
| A．$10.8 | B．$10.08 | C．$ l8 | D．$10 |
From the passage, we can learn that _________.
| A．people can visit many places of interest in New York on foot |
| B．New York is not a good place for shopping |
| C．people must travel by public transport in New York |
| D．people have to eat only one kind of food in New York |
完形填空先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从下面四个答案中选择可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。（本大题共10分，每小题1分）
Do you have many friends in this busy and noisy world? I think you can give me your answer without thinking for a minute. Friendship is so 1 that no one can live if he has no friends. One is happy to have a good friend to talk, laugh, and do some other things with. Everyone will feel2 if he has no friends. Maybe you will say that sometimes friends quarrel (争吵)with each other, but it doesn't matter. That doesn't mean they no longer3 each other. They will make up and become4 again. If our friends go to another place, we will feel very sad. We5 them very much, but we can 6 them or write to them. Maybe we will never see them7 . And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out 8 we like new friends when we get to know them. There is more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than people who have no friends or have few friends. Why? Perhaps because they are9 . Being happy helps you keep healthy. If you know someone cares about you, you
10 take better care of yourself. Do you think so?
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There was a boy who was sent to a boarding school(寄宿学校). Before that he was the best student in his class. He was at the top in every competition. But things changed after that. His grades started dropping(掉下). He hated being in a group. He was lonely all the time. He felt really sad and that no one loved him.
His parents began to worry. But even they didn’t know what was wrong. So his dad decided to visit the school and talk with him.
They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him casual(随便的) questions about his classes, teachers and sports. Then he asked, “Do you know, son, why I am here today?”
The boy said, “To check my grades?”
“No, no,” his dad replied. “I am here to tell you that you are the most important person for me. I want to see you’re happy. I don’t care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. YOU ARE MY LIFE.”
Now the boy had everything he wanted. He knew there was someone on this earth who cared for him very much. He meant the world to someone.
Thanks a lot, Dad. YOU ARE MY LIFE!The boy _________ to be sent to the boarding school.
| A．liked | B．hated | C．didn’t mind | D．wished |
The boy’s grades became _____________ those before.
| A．better than | B．worse than | C．the same as | D．the best of |
The father went to the school to see him because __________.
| A．he wanted to check his son’s grades |
| B．he was really angry with his son |
| C．he was worried about his son |
| D．he wanted to take his son home |
The boy’s ___________ is the most important thing to his family.
| A．grades | B．success | C．happiness | D．study |
We can learn from the passage that _____________.
| A．the boy hated his father and mother at last |
| B．the boy didn’t finish his school at last |
| C．the boy knew that his family loved him very much |
| D．the boy didn’t understand his father at all |
| Problems |
Solutions(解决办法) |
| My best friend Jack goes on vacation a lot and always brings me something expensive. I don’t have enough money to get him anything every time. What should I do? Bob |
Souvenirs don’t have to cost a lot. Show him you are thinking of him. That’s important. Imagine how excited he would be if he got a postcard from you! Miller |
| I have a crush on a movie star. I really wish I did not. I have had dreams about him, and I even find myself wishing to be his wife. Are there any ways to stop this? Alice |
A star is cute, but what else? What do you think is important for person? Being good-looking or kind-hearted? Remember that the star in the movie probably isn’t what he is like in real life. So don’t let yourself spend too much time on the star. Staying with friends or taking more activities will help you get him out of your mind. Miller |
| I’m always arguing with my parents. I hate it, but I can’t help it. What can I do? Harry  |
Sometimes it seems that our parents just don’t know us well, doesn’t it? When I’m arguing with my parents, I usually take a walk and calm myself down. It gives me time to clear my head. That means I can talk to them and solve(v.解决) the problem. Have a try—parents are easier to talk with when you are cool and calm. Miller |
__________ always brings his/her friend some expensive souvenirs after vacation
| A．Bob | B．Alice | C．Harry | D．Jack |
Miller thinks Bob ________________.
| A．should buy some expensive souvenirs for his friend. |
| B．could post his friend a postcard |
| C．should make enough money for his friend |
| D．doesn’t need to get his friend anything at all |
Alice says “I have a crush on a movie star”, it means _______________.
| A．she loves a movie star too much |
| B．she doesn’t know the movie star |
| C．she is the wife of the movie star |
| D．she wants to argue with the movie star |
Miller ______________.
| A．is a person who can give students some advice |
| B．thinks a movie star in really life is the same as he is in the movie |
| C．thinks Alice should spend much time on the star |
| D．needs help |
Harry always argues with his parents _______________.
| A．because his parents like arguing with him |
| B．because he hates his parents |
| C．because he doesn’t have enough money to buy friends gifts |
| D．but he doesn’t like arguing with them |
City Library
The largest library in the area with over 70,000 books of different kinds in it.
Two big reading rooms which can hold 2,000 readers.
Open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Saturday.
Sunny Museum
An art show from August 1st to 20th.
Over 300 paintings by world famous artists will be show in it.
Concert
A concert in Jinma Theater on July 10th.
Some famous singers in China will sing in the concert. The money for the tickets will be used for the poor children.
Singing Competition
The House of Culture of the city will hold a singing competition in October.
Those who like singing can take part in the competition.
Dadi Cinema
Snow White, a cartoon by Disney, will be shown in Dadi Cinema next Sunday.
Ticket Price: ￥40. (Half for children)If Tom wants to borrow the books from the City Library, he can go there at ______.
| A．5:00 am on Monday | B．5:00 pm on Monday |
| C．10:00 pm on Friday | D．10:00 am on Sunday |
How many paintings will be shown in Sunny Museum?
| A．More than three hundred. | B．Less than three hundred. |
| C．Only three hundred | D．Two thousand. |
The concert is held in order to help ___________ children.
| A．all the | B．the hard-working | C．the clever | D．the poor |
The singing competition will held in __________.
| A．Sunny Museum | B．the House of Culture of the city |
| C．Dadi Cinema | D．Jinma Theatre |
If a six-old-year girl goes to Dadi cinema to see Snow White with her parents, they’ll have to pay ________________.
| A．100 yuan | B．120 yuan | C．100 dollars | D．120 dollars |