Many people think it is very exciting and admirable(令人羡慕的) to be an actor. The actors often wear the most beautiful and fashionable clothes and they can make a lot of money. Many people like them and they have so many fans. But in fact, the job of an actor can be very tiring and hard. To make good movies, for example, action movies, the actors need to go to some remote(偏远的) places. There they don't have good places to stay or nice food to eat. They often have to get up early and go to bed very late. When they are too busy, they don’t have time to sleep or relax. It's very hard.Why do so many people think it is admirable to be an actor?
| A．They think actors are fashionable. |
| B．They think actors are rich. |
| C．They think their clothes are beautiful. |
| D．All of the above. |
The author(作者) thinks actors’ life is ________.
| A．fashionable | B．exciting | C．tiring and hard | D．good |
The actors find it difficult to sleep well or relax because________.
| A．They don't like sleeping. |
| B．They are too hungry to sleep well |
| C．They sleep in clod rooms |
| D．Their job is too busy |
Which is NOT true?
A. Sometimes, the life（生活）of actors is not so exciting.
B. Actors often have nothing to eat.
C Actors often work late at night.
D. Many people think it is good to be an actor.
Soap is more popular in liquid form than in bars in the UK – but there are good reasons to stick with the old traditional way of keeping clean， says Gareth Rubin.
According to market research company Mintel， 87% of
Britons usually buy liquid soap， compared to only 13% who buy bars of it. And solid soap is losing the popularity. But why do some people still prefer traditional solid soap?
1. It’s what they’ve always known. 
Some people are just traditionalists. According to Mark Constantine， he thinks it’s always lovely when we’re using something that’s been about for 3，000 years. Solid soap has got a huge history and they’re very beautiful.
2. Solid soap is more pleasant.
Smelling a plastic bottle doesn’t feel very comfortable， while you can get bars of different textures and smells – some bars have sea salt， nuts， fruits or flowers in them for a bit of a surprise. Others come in beautiful or even funny shapes and sizes. You can tie attractive bars of soap up in silk ribbons (丝带) and present them as a gift to a loved one – the effect isn’t quite the same when you do this with a liquid soap.
3. Less packaging (包装) is better for the planet.
All those bottles has to come from somewhere and go somewhere. Recycling can only do so much， whereas typically a bar of soap comes in a little paper wrapper and that’s it. If you care about the environment， you can even buy bars of soap without paper around them. “And about 60% of the cost of a bottle of soap goes on the packaging and the pump (泵头).” says Constantine.
4. The bottles are a little bit difficult.
You can hold a bar of soap in one hand and it works. With the bottles you first have to use both hands to unlock the pump， and shut your eyes to the liquid slowly dropping the sticky thing onto your bathroom floor. When the bar of soap runs down， you can still use it until it is no more， but with the liquid soap it is a difficult task to get the last drop out of the bottom. According to market research company Mintel， ______.
| A．solid soap is as popular as liquid soap |
| B．more people refuse to buy liquid soap |
| C．solid soap is becoming less popular |
| D．solid soap is better for the planet |
Compared to solid soap， liquid soap ______.
| A．has less packaging |
| B．has a much longer history |
| C．is more pleasant in smells |
| D．has less funny shapes and sizes |
What can you infer from the passage?
| A．Liquid soap is not worth the price according to Constantine. |
| B．A bottle of liquid soap cannot be a present for a friend. |
| C．More people will buy solid soap without silk ribbons. |
| D．It’s impossible to use up the liquid soap in a bottle. |
What does the passage mainly talk about?
| A．People’s preference to soap is changing. |
| B．Liquid soap is still liked by many Britons. |
| C．The advantages and disadvantages of solid soap. |
| D．The reasons why some people still prefer solid soap. |
American English is full of colorful expressions. One such expression is to touch all bases.
There are four bases in baseball – first， second， third and home plate. When a baseball player hits the ball， he must run to each base – in order – and touch it with his foot. It is the only way to get a point. If the player hits the ball and fails to touch all the bases， the point will not be counted.
The importance of touching all the bases was shown at the start of the 1974 baseball seasons.
Hank Aaron was a player with the Atlanta Braves team. He was trying to find the record for hitting the most home runs (全垒打). Aaron needed just one home run to be well matched with the record held by Babe Ruth， the greatest hitter in baseball history. Aaron got that home run the very first time he had a chance to hit the ball. That gave him 714 home runs – the same as Babe Ruth. After that day， baseball fans held their breath every time when it was Hank Aaron’s turn to hit. When would he hit home run number 715?
The wait was not long. In the second week of the season， Aaron again hit the ball over the wall. He had beaten Babe Ruth’s record. But first， he had to run around the four bases. The other players on his team watched carefully to make sure he touched each one.
So， to touch all bases means to do what is necessary to complete an activity.
The expression is used to business and politics. No business deal or political events are really complete until you discuss all the problems involved. Or， as it is said， until you touch all bases.When a baseball player hits the ball， he must ______ to get a point.
| A．run to each base freely |
| B．touch the home plate first |
| C．touch all the bases with his hands |
| D．run to each base in order and touch it with his foot |
When was the importance of touching all the bases shown?
| A．At the start of the 1974 baseball seasons. |
| B．At the end of the 1974 baseball seasons. |
| C．Before the baseball rules made. |
| D．In the second week of 1974. |
Who hit home run number 715?
| A．Babe Ruth. | B．Hank Aaron. |
| C．Babe Ruth’s partner. | D．Hank Aaron’s friend. |
What does the expression “to touch all bases” mean?
| A．To do what is needed to finish an activity. |
| B．To get a chance to be the greatest hitter. |
| C．To try your best to set a new record. |
| D．To solve the problems successfully. |
| The 4 Smallest Countries In The World |
 Nauru – 21 km² Located east of Australia， Nauru is the smallest island country in the world. It is also a country with the most overweight people in the world， with 97% of its men and 93% of women being overweight. |
 Tuvalu – 26 km² Located in the Pacific Ocean， west of Australia. There are about 10，000 people， with 8 km of roads， and only 1 hospital on the main island. Since it’s a difficult place to get to， in 2010， only about 2，000 visitors came to Tuvalu. |
 Vatican – 0.44 km² The world’s smallest country is the Vatican， also known as the Holy See. This country fits within the Italian capital city of Rome. It is also home to the biggest church in the world – St. Peter’s Basilica， and holds some of the most important art works. |
 Monaco – 2 km² Located on the French Riviera， Monaco is home to the largest number of rich people per capital in the world. With a population of over 36，000， Monaco is the world’s most densely (密集地) populated country. People there are mostly French-speaking. The most popular event is the Formula 1 race， held there every year. |
Which is the smallest island country?
| A．Nauru. | B．Tuvalu. | C．Vatican. | D．Monaco. |
What’s the area of Vatican?
| A．21 km². | B．26 km². | C．0.44 km². | D．2 km². |
Which of the following about Monaco is TRUE?
| A．It’s the world’s smallest country. |
| B．It’s the most difficult place to get to. |
| C．It has the most overweight people in the world. |
| D．It’s the world’s most densely populated country. |
Mr. Dawson was an old man with a bad temper(脾气). And everyone in town knew it. Kids were afraid to go into his yard to pick apples.
One Friday, 12-year-old Janet and her friend Amy had to walk past Mr. Dawson’s house. When Janet saw him, she suggested crossing the street to the other side. But Amy said they needn’t.
When Mr. Dawson saw Amy, he smiled and said, “Hello, Amy! I see you have a new friend with you today.” Amy smiled back and told him that Janet would stay with her that night. Mr. Dawson looked friendly and gave them each a fresh apple. The girls were glad to get them.
Later Janet asked Amy, “Everyone says he is the most unwelcome person in town. Why was he so kind to us?” Amy explained that when she first walked past his house, she was also afraid of him. But she pretended(假装) there was an invisible (看不见的) smile on his face and so she always smiled back at him. It took a long time, but one day he half-smiled back at her, and then started talking to her.
“An invisible smile?” Janet was puzzled. “Yes,” answered Amy, “My grandma told me to think so. She says smiles can run around. If we keep smiling at someone, sooner or later he will really smile back.”
Remember what Amy’s grandma said, and we will find that most people can’t refuse our smile. What did people feel about Mr. Dawson? （不超过10个词）
Who did Amy learn “an invisible smile” from? （不超过10个词）
What does the writer want to tell us? （不超过20个词）
Do you love holidays but hate the increase of weight that follows? You are not alone. Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods.
With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.
● Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a big dinner, have small, low fat foods. This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods.
● Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate(盘子); a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.
● Better not have high fat foods. Dishes that look oily have much fat in them.
● Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.
● If you have a sweet tooth, try some fruits. They don’t have as much fat as cream(奶油）and chocolate.
● Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20 minutes’ walk after a meal can help burn off calories (卡路里).The writer gives us suggestions about controlling weight during holidays.
| A．four | B．five | C．six | D．seven |
Before we leave for a big dinner, we should eat some ________.
| A．high fat foods | B．cream and chocolate |
| C．oily dishes | D．small and low fat foods |
Which of the following is a good way to stop us putting on weight during holidays?
| A．Don’t take exercise and have a rest. |
| B．Just have clear soup and fruit or vegetables. |
| C．Drink a large glass of water before eating. |
| D．Use a big plate and fill it with beef and chicken. |
From the passage we know that holidays may bring us pleasure and .
| A．bring weight problems |
| B．make us hate delicious food |
| C．force us to eat less fruit |
| D．encourage us to have more food |