“Cool” is a word with many meanings. It means a little cold at first. As time changes, the word gets many different meanings. We can use “cool” when we talk about something wonderful or somebody looking smart. For example. When you see a beautiful and expensive car in the street, you can say, “It is cool.” You may think the popular singer Jay Chow is cool. You can also use the word to mean something new and surprising. Here is an example. One day a teacher took the students to a farm and then asked them to write something about the visit. One of her students just wrote, “The farm is so cool.” Because he thought “cool” was the best word to show what he saw and felt. It also shows some people don’t have enough words. Without “cool”, they seem to have no other words to use. Can you think of any other words like “cool: with so many meanings? If you can they are also very “cool”.The meaning of the word “cool” ______.
A.is always the same | B.changes a lot |
C.is “wonderful or smart” | D.is “new and surprising” |
“You may think the popular singer Jay Chow is cool”. Here “cool” means
A.a little cold | B.a little hot | C.new and surprising | D.good-looking |
When some people use “cool” everywhere they don’t have other words, the writer seems a little ______.
A.excited | B.happy | C.surprised | D.worried |
The best title is _____.
A.Meanings of the word “Cool” | B.“Cool”, the Best Word to Use |
C.People use “Cool” Too Much | D.“Cool’ Is A New Word |
Take a look at the following ads! You may find some useful information you need here! |
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Guitar lessons Experienced musician from Australia. Good at teaching kids for 5 years! For more information, please visit Larry’s website: www. music. com. au |
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Lost dog Medium size, with brown spots and white short hair. Answer you whenyou call it David. Many thanks for sending it back. Call Susan at 7328059. |
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Taxi driver wanted Full time or part time. Experience and a good knowledge of the city are necessary. English is also a must. Under 45 years old. Call Mr. White at 5132683. |
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Apartment for sale Two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. Hot water 8:00-18:00. Beautiful sights out of the windows. E-mail: sdgt@yahoo. cn. |
If you want to have a guitar lesson, you may ________.
A.call Susan at 7328059 |
B.surf the website: www. music. com. au |
C.telephone Mr. White at 5132683 |
D.e-mail sdgt@yahoo.cn |
Who is the owner of the lost dog?
A.Mr. White. | B.Larry. | C.Susan. | D.David. |
If you want the job as a taxi driver, you should ________.
A.master at least three languages |
B.know the city very well |
C.be an experienced driver |
D.both B and C |
Which information about the apartment is NOT mentioned in the table?
A.It has a beautiful view. |
B.It has hot water in the daytime. |
C.It has three floors. |
D.It has a kitchen. |
How can you contact(联系) the owner of the apartment for more information?
A.By sending an e-mail. |
B.By going to visit it. |
C.By making a phone call. |
D.By sending a fax (传真). |
A teacher stood in front of his history class of twenty students just before handing out(分发) the final exam. His students sat quietly and waited for him to speak.
“It’s been a pleasure teaching you this term,” he said. “You’ve all worked very hard, so I have a pleasant surprise for you. Everyone who chooses not to take the final exam will get a ‘B’ for the course.”
Most of the students jumped out of their seats. They thanked the teacher happily, and walked out of the classroom. Only a few students stayed. The teacher looked at them. “This is your last chance,” he said. “Does anyone else want to leave?” All the students there stayed in their seats and took out their pencils.
The teacher smiled. “Congratulations (祝贺),” he said. “I’m glad to see you believe in yourselves. You all get ‘A’ s.” This story most probably took place ________.
A.at the beginning of the term | B.in the middle of the term |
C.at the end of the term | D.at the beginning of the school year |
Most of the students got Grade ________.
A.‘A’ | B.‘B’ | C.‘C’ | D.‘F’ |
Why did some students stay in their seats?
A.Because they wanted to take the exam. |
B.Because the teacher told them to stay in their class. |
C.Because they were afraid to leave. |
D.Because they didn’t have anything to do. |
The teacher gave the students who stayed in the classroom ‘A’ s because ________.
A.the teacher liked them |
B.they were cleverer than the other students |
C.they believed in themselves |
D.they studied hard |
The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refers to “________”.
A.students staying in their seats | B.students leaving the classroom |
C.their seats | D.all the students |
Hello, my dear friends, today here’s a funny cartoon for you! It is a Chinese cartoon. Its name is Happy Sheep and Big Big Wolf.
In this cartoon, there are some sheep and three wolves. Happy Sheep is the leading role. He likes playing football and running. He runs faster than the other sheep. Pretty Sheep likes making clothes and growing flowers. She is very beautiful. Lazy Sheep is clever. But he doesn’t like doing sports. He likes sleeping best. Force Sheep is stronger than the other sheep. Warm Sheep is the class monitor(班长)at school. Slow Sheep is 68 years old. He is old. He is the village head. Every sheep has a lovely pet. Big Big Wolf wants to eat sheep. Red Wolf is Big Big Wolf’s wife. She is very bad. Banana Wolf is nice. He is the friend of the sheep. He likes eating bananas very much.________ doesn’t like sports.
A.Lazy Sheep | B.Force Sheep | C.Warm Sheep | D.Happy Sheep |
Pretty Sheep likes ________.
A.playing football | B.sleeping | C.making clothes | D.eating bananas |
.________ is the sheep’s friend.
A.Big Big Wolf | B.Banana Wolf | C.Red Wolf | D.Little Wolf |
There are ________ sheep in the passage.
A.four | B.five | C.six | D.seven |
Which is NOT right?
A.Happy Sheep runs slower than the other sheep. |
B.Slow Sheep is old. |
C.Warm Sheep has a lovely pet. |
D.Red Wolf is Big Big Wolf’s wife. |
Everyone hopes to have a healthy lifestyle. But do you know what a healthy lifestyle is like? Here are some ways to have a healthy life.
Get active
This is the most important way of a healthy lifestyle. Walking, running, playing basketball and other sports will help you keep healthy.
Keep clean
Keep the places around you clean. Unclean and untidy places can not only make you angry but also (不但…而且)make you ill.
Eat healthily
Our health depends on (依赖于) our food, so everyone should remember to eat healthy food. The healthier food you eat, the healthier you will be.
Live green
This is the easiest way to live a healthy lifestyle. Plant trees around your house. Try your best to use less(更少的) water. Stop using things if they are bad for environment.How many ways does the passage tell people to have a healthy lifestyle?
A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
How will unclean places make people feel?
A.Sad. | B.Angry and ill. |
C.Happy and healthy. | D.Excited. |
What does the underlined word “environment” mean in Chinese?
A.空气 | B.环境 |
C.矿藏 | D.垃圾 |
From the passage, which of the following is the way to live green?
A.Getting lots of exercise. |
B.Keeping clean and tidy. |
C.Planting trees. |
D.Eating more fruit and vegetables. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Get active is the only way to keep healthy. |
B.You don’t need to keep your home clean. |
C.You should try your best to use less water. |
D.Our health depends on our clothes. |
My daughter Eyen is ten years old. She is in Grade Three in a primary school. She is a cute girl though(虽然) she has some strange ideas sometimes.
One day she asks me, “Mum, what is your favorite subject?” I think for a while and answer, “It is difficult to tell. I love singing, so music is my favorite. And I am good at English. My history teacher also says I am excellent. Well, I can say I don’t like science. But science is important for us, you know. So you must do well in it. What is your favorite subject , Eyen? Tell me something about your subjects, dear.”
“ I like Chinese. It is easy. I like English because my English teacher likes me very much. I can’t stand(忍受) Maths. It is serious(严肃的) and sad.”
“Do you mean your Maths teacher is serious and sad?”
“No, it is Maths, not the Maths teacher.”
“Why do you think so?”
“Because Maths has so many problems(问题)! Isn’t it sad all day?” Eyen is ________years old. She is a _________.
A.ten; middle school student | B.nine; middle school student |
C.nine; primary school student | D.ten; primary school student |
The mother doesn’t like _________ though it is important.
A.music | B.Maths | C.English | D.science |
The girl thinks _________ is serious and sad.
A.her Maths teacher | B.Maths | C.her Chinese teacher | D.Chinese |
Why doesn’t the girl like Maths?
A.Because it is too easy . | B.Because it is difficult to learn. |
C.Because there aren’t many problems in it. | D.Because her teacher doesn’t like her at all. |
What does the underlined word “excellent” mean?
A.Very good. | B.Very sad. | C.Very bad. | D.Very easy. |