任务型阅读：根据短文内容,完成表格。
Li Shan, Wang Hong and Zhang Ping are good friends. They like different food. Li Shan is from(来自) Shanghai. She likes dessert, but she doesn’t like carrots. Wang Hong is from Qingdao. She doesn’t like ice cream. She likes noodles and broccoli. Zhang Ping is from Dalian. She likes chicken, vegetables and fruit, but she doesn’t like noodles.
| Name |
Be From |
Like |
Dislike(不喜欢) |
| Li Shan |
Shanghai |
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| Wang Hong |
Noodles and |
Ice cream |
|
| Zhang Ping |
Dalian |
Noodles |
Expressions cover all parts of our life. They may be around your ears every day. You may know a lot of Chinese expressions that describe how you feel. Here are some English ones for your enjoyment.
Have Your Heart in Your Mouth
This expression means that you're really afraid or anxious about something. When your heart starts beating so much that you can feel a thumping(怦怦跳) in your throat, it may feel like you "have your heart in your mouth."
Have Butterflies in the Stomach
How did butterflies get in your stomach? Well, those really aren't butterflies in there. It is a way of describing those nervous feelings you might get before a test or a very important decision.
These stomach flutters (跳动) are normal and happen to many people. Some people believe having a few butterflies might even help you perform better.
Sick as a Dog
If you've ever been very sick, you may have used this expression. Because dogs eat just about anything they find, they often get sick. So it's all right to describe someone who's not feeling well as being "sick as a dog".
Under the Weather
When it's rainy all day outside, how would you feel? This expression comes from the idea that bad weather might hurt a person's health and mood(心情).The expression "__" is most probably used while you are watching a thriller.
A. have your heart in your mouth
B. sick as a dog
C. under the weatherSomeone believes__ if you "have butterflies in the stomach" before a test.
A. you're sure to fail
B. you will forget everything
C. you might do betterIt's __ to say somebody is "sick as a dog" when he is not feeling well.
A. impolite B. suitable C. wrongWhen somebody says "under the weather", he must feel
A. upset B. happy C. calmAll expressions discussed in this passage are about
A. health B. habits C. feelings
Hong Kong has about forty public beaches. Some of them are very famous around the world. People can go there for a swim. You can go to them by bus. To go to some beaches you must take a boat.
You will swim there without danger if you remember these instructions:
•Never swim alone.
•Never go out in a boat if you cannot swim.
•Never swim after a meal or when you feel hungry or tired.
•Don’t stay in the water too long.
Remember:A red flag means that it is dangerous for anybody to go into the water.A blue flag means that it is dangerous for children.
根据短文内容，判断下列各句正误。正确的在题前括号内写“T”，错误的写“F”。There are about 40 public beaches in Hong Kong.
You should swim after a meal.
You can take a bus to go to most of the public beaches.
You’d better swim when you’re alone.
If you were a child, you could swim when you saw a red flag.
Giving a gift can mean a lot. It can be a way to deepen (加深) a friendship. Before you get a gift for someone, spend time really thinking about what makes him or her special. Think about their interests, hobbies, needs and happiest moments. For example, friends and families with children might love a special calendar that contains everyone’s birthday and other special dates and events.
For music fans, a CD filled (填充) with their favourite music always makes a special gift.
Spending time with loved ones is also a way to give them a gift. You might take that special person out for a birthday dinner at your favourite restaurant.
Making a gift for someone using your own skills is very special. It is much more meaningful than a store-bought gift and shows how much you care!
Writing your feelings in a greeting card can be a simple way to make a keepsake (纪念品) that will be remembered for years.The writer thinks that we should think about someone’s ____ before we get him or her a gift.
①interests ②hobbies ③needs ④height
| A．①②④ | B．①②③ | C．②③④ | D．①③④ |
According to the passage, _____ gifts are the best.
| A．special | B．popular | C．expensive | D．store-bought |
For music fans, _____ is a special gift.
| A．a calendar | B．nice food | C．a music CD | D．a greeting card |
Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
| A．Never go to a shop to buy a gift. |
| B．We make a gift by ourselves to show our skills. |
| C．A greeting card is too simple and cheap to be a gift. |
| D．Having dinner with a loved one can be a special kind of gift. |
What is the best title for this passage?
| A．How to Give Special Gifts |
| B．How to Remember Friends’ Birthdays |
| C．How to make Yourself Special |
| D．How to Be a Good Gift Receiver |
John works in a market. It’s near a secondary school. Every day, students come to buy things there. In the morning , John gets up at six and then has breakfast. He goes to work by bike. He gets to the shop at about six thirty. The market opens at seven. They sell things like food and drinks. They have school things, too. So there are often many people in their market from morning to evening. John has supper there. At seven in the evening the market is closed.John works in a ________.
| A．supermarket | B．bookshop | C．market | D．school |
John_________ to the shop every day.
| A．takes a bus | B．rides a bike | C．walks | D．drives a car |
They sell________ in the market.
| A．food and drinks | B．school things | C．sports things | D．A and B |
John has supper_________.
| A．in the shop | B．at home | C．at a restaurant（饭店） | D．in the school |
John works for about_________ hours a day.
| A．six | B．eight | C．twelve | D．fourteen |
My name is Peter. I study in Cambell Middle School. It has a very large building. There are big playgrounds on two sides and a beautiful garden in front.
In the building, there is the headmaster’s room, the teacher’s rooms and thirty-four classrooms. We also have two labs（实验室） and a library in the building. Our library is on the ground floor. It has books almost （几乎）on all subjects. It opens after school from Monday to Friday.
Our school has uniforms（校服）. Boys wear white shirts and blue trousers. Girls wear white blouses and blue skirts. We all wear black shoes and white socks.
We study English, Maths, History, Biology, Music and PE at school. My favourite subject is Biology. I think it is fun. Our teachers are nice to us. They check（检查） our homework and help us when we need. I love my school and my teachers.How does the building look?
| A．It’s very beautiful. | B．It’s very small. |
| C．It’s very large. | D．It’s very clean. |
Where is the garden?
| A．The garden is in front of the building. |
| B．The garden is beside the building. |
| C．The garden is behind the building. |
| D．The garden is in the front of the building. |
How often does the library open?
| A．The library opens two times a week. |
| B．The library opens three times a week. |
| C．The library opens four times a week. |
| D．The library opens five times a week. |
What does a girl wear at school?
| A．A white shirt and blue trousers. |
| B．A white shirt and black trousers. |
| C．A white blouse and a blue skirt. |
| D．A white blouse and a black skirt. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Peter studies six subjects at school. |
| B．Biology is Peter’s favourite subject. |
| C．There are lots of books in the library. |
| D．Their teachers are very fun. |