Canada, the second largest country in the world, lies in the north of America. The population of Canada is about 29 million and the capital is Ottawa. The country covers about 9,980,000 square kilometers and six of the world’s 24 time areas (时区) as well.
There are two official languages spoken in Canada: French and English. Many people can speak both English and French. More than 60% of Canadians speak English as their language. About 25% of the Canadians speak French. In one province of Canada where French is the common language, the programmes on TV and radios as well as the teaching in schools are all in French. Today, Chinese has become the first inofficial(非官方的) language in Canada.
Canada’s climate is not as cold all year around as some may believe. In winter, temperatures fall below freezing point throughout most of Canada. In summer, the southern provinces often experience high levels of temperatures that can reach over 30℃ regularly. The weather in Canada is just like the weather in China. It is rather cold in the north while it is fairly warm in the south. Winters in the north last long with snow for half a year. As the cold northern climate, only one-fifth of the land is suitable for farming.
As it is known to all, Canada has one-third of the world’s supply of fresh water. It has many great lakes. There are five great lakes in the south. And there are many others, especially in the north. It is also rich in natural resources, such as coal, oil, natural gas of which Canadians make use to produce energy.
People of northern Canada are called Inuit (因纽特人), who came from Asia and settled in Canada about 4,000 years ago. They used to travel around from place to place with teams of dogs which pulled their baggage. Now, they seldom move. There are about 2,500 Inuit in all. The government has started a new school project in which Inuit teach their own young children. So it is hoped that the way of Inuit life will be kept alive for more centuries.How many people are there living in Canada?
| A．About 24 million. | B．About 29 million. |
| C．About 25 million. | D．About 9,980,000. |
Today, most Canadians speak _________ as their first language.
| A．French | B．Chinese | C．English | D．Japanese |
Only ________ of the land is fit for farming because of the cold northern climate.
| A．15% | B．20% | C．30% | D．50% |
Which statement about Inuit is NOT right?
| A．They settled in Canada about 4,000 years ago. |
| B．Dogs could help them pull their baggage when they had to travel years ago. |
| C．They can teach their own young children according to the new school project. |
| D．They way of Inuit life may disappear in the future. |
From the passage we can know _________.
| A．Canada lies in the south of America |
| B．Canada has many different kinds of natural resources. |
| C．the weather in Canada is so cold the whole year as some people think |
| D．the Canadians government pays little attention to Inuit’s education. |
Last week, 169 Junior 1 students at No. 35 Middle School of Shenyang took their first no-teacher exam. After the teacher handed out the exam paper, he left the room and never came back. A student collected in the papers when the exam ended.
“That test was not only a test of knowledge, but also a test of moral(道德). We wanted to show students how important honesty is, ”said Cai Wenguo, the school’s headmaster. The school says no cheating (作弊)happened in the test. Next year, it wants 80％ of its exams to be without teachers. But students have different ideas.
“I was happy and excited during the exam because my teachers trusted me, ”said Lang Yudan, a 13-year-old girl in Class 11.
“Schools must trust students a lot not to use invigilators（监考人）. But I think it is too early. Some students will cheat if there are no invigilators. And the students will not be able to ask for help when needed. ”said Hua Sha.
“I don’t like having invigilators in exams. When they walk around the classroom, they make me nervous. I would get higher marks without them in the room because I would feel more relaxed. ”Liu Qingxi said.
“I think it’s very important to have invigilators in exams. Many students want to check their answers with each other after they have finished papers. And they can also keep the classroom in order when something unusual happens. They may make me nervous, but I still think we need them. ” Shangguan Yuan said.
Not using invigilators may be a good idea. But before using it, schools must tell students the importance of honesty and try to find ways to solve something unusual in exams. The passage mainly talks about ______.
| A．how to pass an exam |
| B．how to make students honest |
| C．whether there is cheating in exams |
| D．whether invigilators are needed in exams |
No. 35 Middle School of Shenyang held a no-teacher exam to _______.
| A．let the students have a good rest |
| B．teach the students in a better way |
| C．help all the students pass the exam |
| D．find whether the students were honest |
From what the students have said, we know ________.
| A．invigilators really help them a lot |
| B．all of them think it is a good idea |
| C．something unusual never happens in exams |
| D．not all of them agree with the head |
In the sentence “And they can also keep the classroom in order when something unusual happens”“they”refers to _________.
| A．students | B．headmasters | C．invigilators | D．schools |
As a child, I was really afraid of the dark and of getting lost. These fears were very real and caused me some uncomfortable moments.
Maybe it was the strange way things looked and sounded in my own room at night that scared me so much. There was never complete darkness, but always a streetlight or passing car lights, which made clothes on the back of a chair take on the shape of a wild animal. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the curtains seem to move when there was no wind. A very low sound in the floor would seem a hundred times louder than in the day. My imagination (想象) would run wild, and my heart would beat fast. I would lie very still so that the “enemy” would not discover me.
Another of my childhood fears was that I would get lost, especially on the way home from school. Every morning I got on the school bus right near my home. That was no problem. After school, though, when all the buses were lined up along the street, I was afraid that I would get in the wrong one and be taken to some other strange places. On school or family trips to a park or a museum, I wouldn’t let the leaders out of my sight.
Perhaps one of the worst fears of all I had as a child was that of not being liked or accepted by others. Being popular was so important to me then, and the fear of not being liked was a serious one.
One of the processes growing up is being able to realize and overcome our fears. Understanding the things that scared us as children helps us achieve greater success later in life.The author had _______ kind(s) of fears when she was a child.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．none |
_______ would scare the author at night.
| A．Streetlight and car lights | B．Wild animals and enemies |
| C．Moving curtains and wind | D．Clothes and walls |
When she went to some other places, she would _______.
| A．walk away without others |
| B．take a bus by herself |
| C．follow others closely |
| D．make sure not to take a wrong bus |
Which of the following would be possibly true when she was a child?
| A．She thought being popular among people was important. |
| B．She was always the leader of the others. |
| C．She always got poor grades. |
| D．She was not liked by others at all. |
| Questionnaire Read the questions and answer YES or NO, then you will find out how good you are. 1.When you don’t understand something, you ask questions. 2.You like listening to older people talk about the past. 3.You think that you can learn something interesting from everyone around you. 4.You are brave enough when you have to talk to people don’t know. 5.You enjoy reading books about famous people. 6.You always see and talk to different people. 7.You are interested in learning new ways of doing things. 8.You enjoy sharing experiences with friends and learning from people of all ages. 9.You talk a lot about yourself. 10.Even if you are often wrong, you make your own decisions. 11.You hate teaching what you are good at: sports, technology, whatever. 12.Your parents don’t understand you, so you don’t talk to them much. SCORE NOW! Score 2 points if you answer YES to each of the first 8 questions, and 0 if you choose NO. Score 2 points if you answer NO to each of the last 4 questions, and 0 if you choose YES. 18—24 You are friendly and open minded. You make people feel important by listening to what they have to say. You’ll probably succeed in learning all kinds of interesting things. Good for you! 10—16 Remember that every single person you know can teach you something. You will greatly make your life rich and colourful. 0—8 About 400 years ago, a famous writer wrote, “No man is an island.” This is still true today. Try to be more open and interested in people around you. |
If you say “YES” to all these questions, you’ll get ____ points.
| A．12 | B．16 | C．20 | D．24 |
When you score 22 points, you are ________.
| A．shy and nervous | B．silent and serious |
| C．open and friendly | D．brave and strong |
“No man is an island.” in the text probably means that ________.
| A．the famous writer was very clever |
| B．everything is the same as 400 years ago |
| C．you will feel lonely if on an island |
| D．you can not live alone in the world |
The questions are used to test whether you are willing to ________.
| A．learn from others | B．help other people |
| C．do all by yourself | D．depend on others |
Eileen Collins is the first woman ever chosen to be a spaceship pilot. She is also the first woman to command(指挥) a spaceship. Today she has flown more than 5, 000 hours in more than 30 kinds of airplanes.
Talking about high school, she said, “I began reading all kinds of books about famous women pilots. These women went and flew into dangerous places. Their stories encouraged me.” In 1977 Eileen got a pilot’s license and the following year she graduated from university. She went into space in 1999 at the age of 43. She took with her the hopes and dreams of a nation of young people on the earth.
Eileen is not only an astronaut but also a wife and the mother of a young daughter. She has short curly hair and friendly brown eyes. She met her husband, Pat, while they were together in the air force(空军).
When she was named as the First Woman Spaceship Commander in 1998, Eileen smiled and said, “When I was a child, I dreamed about space. It was only a dream that I would be one of the astronauts someday. I hope all children will be encouraged to reach for their dreams, when they see I go into space. I believe dreams do come true!” How many hours has Eileen flown?
When did Eileen go into space?
What does Eileen look like?
Who did Eileen meet in the air force?
Did Eileen believe that her dream would come true?
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American Classroom Rules
1. If the teacher asks a question, you should give an answer. If you do not understand the question, you should put up your hand and ask the teacher to repeat the question. If you don’t know the answer, it’s all right to tell the teacher that you don’t know. Then he or she knows what you need to learn.
2. There is no excuse for not doing your homework. If you can not go to school, you should call your teacher or your classmate and ask for the homework. It is your responsibility（责任）to find out what homework you have missed. It is not the teacher’s job to remind you of missed homework.
3. You must not be absent(缺席) on a test day. If you are badly ill, call and let the teacher know you will not be there for the test. If your teacher allows you to take a makeup, you should take the test within one or two days after you return to class. Bad illness is the only reason for missing a test.
4. Be on time! It’s not polite to be late. Also, it bothers other students. If you must come in late, be sure to do it quietly. Have your books out of your bag before you come into the classroom. Then go to your seat and sit quietly. In the US, it is not necessary to knock at the door before you come into the classroom. If you can not go to school, __________.
| A．the teacher will remind you of the homework |
| B．the teacher will call you to tell you what your homework is |
| C．you should find out what your homework is |
| D．you don’t have to do your homework |
If you are badly ill, _________.
| A．you can’t be absent on a test day |
| B．you should take the test within one or two days |
| C．you should let your teacher know that you will be there for the test |
| D．you can miss the test |
In the US, __________ if you are late.
| A．it’s all right to come into the classroom without knocking at the door |
| B．take your books out of your bag after you come into the classroom |
| C．it’s not necessary to keep quiet when you enter the classroom |
| D．it’s not polite to knock at the door |
The underlined word “make up” in the 3rd paragraph means _______.
| A．化妆 | B．编造 | C．组成 | D．补考 |
The main idea of the passage is ________.
| A．that you should answer the teacher’s questions in class |
| B．that you have the responsibility to do your homework |
| C．the rules you should follow as an American student |
| D．that it’s polite to be on time for class |