In the past ten years, many scientists have studied the differences between men and women. And they all got the same answer: The sexes(性别) are different, because their brains are different. And this, the scientists say, makes men and women see the world in different ways.
Boys, for example, generally are better than girls at mathematical(数学的) ideas. Boys also generally are better than girls at the kind of hand and eye movements necessary for ball sports. Girls, on the other hand generally start speaking earlier than boys. And they generally(通常) see better in the dark than boys and are better at learning foreign languages.
What makes men and women better at one thing or another? The answer is the brain. The brain has two sides connected by nerve(神经) tracks. The left side generally is used for mathematics, speech and writing. The right side is used for artistic creation(创造) and the expression for emotions(情感). In men and women, different areas in each side of the brain develop differently. In boys, for example, it’s the area used for mathematics. In girls, it is the area used for language skills. Another interesting difference is that the two sides of a man’s brain are connected by a smaller nerves than the two sides of a woman’s brain are.Which of the following is best to outline(概括) the article?
| A．Research on the Brain |
| B．Differences Between Men and Women |
| C．People’s Different Brains |
| D．Who Are Better, Boys or Girls |
___________ men and women think differently.
| A．sex makes |
| B．The different brains make |
| C．The different experiences make |
| D．The influences(影响) of society make |
According to the article, girls are generally better than boys at ________ in your school.
| A．mathematics | B．physics | C．English | D．Chemistry |
Which of the following is true?
| A．The left side of brain in boys generally develops better than that in girls. |
| B．The left side of brain in girls generally develops better than that in boys. |
| C．Men are better than women in all things. |
| D．The area in girls used for language skills develops better. |
In men and women the number of nerves connecting the halves of brain________ .
| A．is the same | B．is different | C．is zero | D．can’t be found out |
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Alan: I lost my pencil box. It’s blue and white. If you find it, call me at 586-7316.
Mary: I found a computer game. My phone number is 317-9856.
Kelsey: I lost my school ID card. Who found it? Please call 218-6369.
Jane: I found a watch. My phone number is 688-3576.
LOST AND FOUND
| Found: Is this your computer game ? Please call Mary. Phone number is |
Lost: My name is Kelsey. Please call me at 218-6369. |
| Lost: A pencil box. My name is My phone number is 586-7316. |
Found: Is this your Please call me at 688-3576. |
This is Catherine. She is from England. Her family name is Cooper. She is nineteen. Her father is a doctor. His name is Henry Cooper. He works (工作) in a hospital in London. Mrs. Cooper works there, too. Catherine is now in China. She studies(学习) in Beijing. She studies Chinese. She lives in that building with another girl. Her name is Betty Brown. She is from the USA. She studies Chinese, too. The two girls are good friends now.How many people are there in the passage（文章）？
| A．Five. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．I don’t know. |
Where is Catherine now?
A. USA. B. England.
C. Shanghai. D. Beijing.Is Betty in China now?
| A．Yes, she is. |
| B．No. she is not. |
| C．Sorry, I don’t know. |
| D．No, she is in USA |
Where does Mrs. Cooper work?
| A．A school. | B．A shop. |
| C．A hospital. | D．Not mentioned. |
Hello, I’m Allan Peterson. I’m an English boy. But I am in China. I have a good friend. Let me tell you something about him. His name is Li Ming. He is a student. He is in class Two, Grade One, No.5 middle school. We are classmates. Li Ming is 14 years old. He likes basketball and English. We often play basketball after school.What school is Alan in?
| A．No.4 middle school. |
| B．No.5 middle school. |
| C．No.14 middle school. |
| D．No.1 middle school. |
what does Li Ming like?
| A．He likes basketball and English. |
| B．He likes baseball and English. |
| C．He likes basketball and Chinese. |
| D．He likes baseball and Chinese. |
What does Li Ming do after school?
| A．He goes home. |
| B．He has dinner. |
| C．He plays basketball. |
| D．He reads English. |
Dear Joan,
How are you? I’m in Beijing now. I study at Yu Lin High School. I like Beijing very much, and I have two good friends here. They are Tom and Wei Hua. Tom is from Canada and Wei Hua is from China. We are in the same class. They often help me with my Chinese. I can speak a little Chinese now. The teachers are kind to me. I like Chinese food here, like Guangdong food, Sichuan food, and Hu’nan food. They are nice. Some times we go out to eat. Jiaozi is my favorite food. I often have jiaozi for lunch and have noodles for supper. I have milk and bread for breakfast. What about you?
Yours,
LilyWhere is Lily now？
A. In Beijing.
B. In Canada.
C. In the U.S.A.
D. In England.Where is Wei Hua from？
A. the U.S.A.
B. China.
C. Japan.
D. Shanghai.Can Lily speak Chinese？
| A．Yes, she can. |
| B．No, she can’t. |
| C．Yes, but a little. |
| D．No, she can’t speak it at all. |
What’s Lily’s favorite food？
| A．Bread. | B．Jiaozi. |
| C．Noodles. | D．Chicken. |
What does Lily have for supper？
| A．Bread. | B．Jiaozi. |
| C．Milk. | D．Noodles. |
Here is a page from a magazine called Future. Read the following information about things that may happen in twenty years.
Cars will run on solar power(太阳能) and will be much cleaner and safer. For example, if you are too close to another car or if you are driving dangerously, your car will slow down or stop by itself.
New cities will have to be built in the sea. Some cities on water will have two levels (层). People will live on the upper level, the lower level will be used for traffic, shops and factories.
Biotechnology (生物技术) will make food better and healthier. Plants without insects or illnesses (病虫害) will be developed. The taste of fruit and vegetables will be better and food will be kept longer.
Many new ways to cure (治愈) illnesses will be found. People will use products of genetic engineering (基因产品) to cure more illnesses. However, some new illnesses will appear.
| Things |
To happen in |
| Cars |
To run on solar power; to be much |
| New cities |
To be |
| Biotechnology |
To make food better and healthier, plants will not have |