Zhang Zhaojie, a 13-year-old schoolboy in Xiamen enjoyed many snacks during Spring Festival. “I love chocolate and chips very much. They are high in sugar and fat. But I can’t help eating them,” Zhang said.
Recently, an online list of favorite snacks in China became popular. It said that peanuts, walnuts and chocolate are good for our health, and jelly, potato chips and lollipops(棒棒糖) are “bad”. Almost every kid on the planet loves snacks, and they seldom care how healthy they are. Although some snacks like chocolate and candy are found everywhere, others are unique(独特的) to a country or a culture.
In Japan, Matcha(抹茶) is a kind of green tea powder. It’s made from tea leaves and can be used with ice cream or cakes. In fact, Matcha originated in China but took off in Japan. Biscuits or cookies covered with chocolate are also a Japanese favorite.
Potato chips and French fries are very popular in the US. They are cheap but tasty. But they are high in calories and eating too much may make you fat. Popcorn(爆米花) is another typical snack. People eat it when they are watching sports games or visiting the amusement park. Most cinemas also sell Popcorn.
In the UK, many people sit down for snacks at around 4 p.m. every day. They call it “afternoon tea”. Traditional afternoon tea is biscuits and tea. People also have scones(烤饼) with jam and cream, which is probably the most classic English snack.
Countries Snacks What it is like
Japan Matcha ★a kind of green tea powder made from ______
★often used with ice cream or cakes
Biscuits or cookies ★usually have ______ on them
The US _______ ★cheap and tasty
Popcorn ★when watching sports games and _______
★when visiting the amusement park
The UK Biscuits and tea ★the traditional afternoon tea
Scones ★eaten with________________
A boy without ears was often laughed at at school, so he often asked his parents to graft(移植) a pair of ears for him.
One day a doctor said to the boy’s father that he could graft a pair of ears for his son, if they could be offered. Two years went by. Then, “You are going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret,” said the father.
The operation was a brilliant success. Later the boy married and entered the diplomatic service（外交部）. “But I must know who gave so much to me. I could never do enough for him.” “But the agreement was that you are not to know… not yet,” said the father. The years kept their secret, but the day did come… one of the darkest days that ever passed through his son. Slowly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to show… that the mother had no ears.
“Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut,” he whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought mother less beautiful, did they?”
Real beauty lies not in the physical appearance, but in the heart. Real treasure lies not in what that can be seen, but what that cannot be seen. Real love lies not in what is done and known, but in what that is done but not known.Why was the boy laughed at at school?
| A．Because he was very short. |
| B．Because he was very foolish. |
| C．Because he has no eyes. |
| D．Because he has no ears. |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “donate”?
| A．喜欢 | B．捐赠 | C．破坏 | D．生长 |
Which is the right order according to the story.
①The boy married and entered the diplomatic service.
②The boy knew who gave him the ears.
③The boy asked his parents to graft a pair of ears for him.
④The boy’s operation was successful.
| A．③④①② | B．②①③④ |
| C．①③④② | D．③①④② |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Real beauty lies in the heart. |
| B．Real love lies in what that is done but not known. |
| C．The passage mainly tells us how the boy succeeded. |
| D．The love of mother is great. |
When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too.
One big disadvantage is money---it costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of travelling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.
Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising---and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.
Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens(十几岁) or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem better. I certainly hope to move back there soon.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?
| A．Staying on the farm |
| B．Moving to the countryside |
| C．Leaving home for the city |
| D．Running away from the school |
Which of the following is true about the writer?
| A．He is very old now. |
| B．He is in good health. |
| C．He prefers driving a car. |
| D．He lives in the city now. |
In the passage, the writer tries to _______.
| A．express his opinions about way of life |
| B．describe his life in the countryside |
| C．show an interest in the outside world |
| D．ask the reader to live in the city |
How is the passage mainly developed?
| A．By inferring | B．By comparing |
| C．By listing examples | D．By giving explanations |
8.1-Magnitude(地震级数) Quake Hits Central Nepal
Nepal is suffering from the disaster brought by a magnitude 8.1 earthquake that struck on Saturday. Nepal's Interior Ministry has said that the death toll from the quake has climbed to 1,931 . And more than 4,700 people are injured.
Nepal's military predicts the death toll may climb to as high as 5,000. The Chinese embassy in Nepal has said that four Chinese were killed, with five severely injured.
The initial(最初的) magnitude-eight-point-one quake struck 80 kilometers east of Pokhara on Saturday afternoon. It was followed by a huge aftershock, measuring seven-point-zero. As for Sunday, two big aftershocks have been recorded in the morning, with the latest in the afternoon with a magnitude of 7.1.
This is the most powerful earthquake to have hit Nepal in over 80 years. The tremor（震动） was felt by more than 4.6 million people across South and East Asia.
Search and rescue efforts are underway for survivors buried under the rubble(瓦砾) and flattened（扁平的） buildings, but efforts are influenced by rain and aftershocks. Nepal national television is reporting that 90 percent of historical structures in Kathmandu Valley were destroyed in the earthquake.Where may the passage come from?
| A．magazine | B．guidebook |
| C．newspaper | D．textbook |
Which statement is not true according to the passage?
| A．The death toll from the quake has climbed to 1,931. And more than 4,700 people are injured. |
| B．Nepal's military forecasts the death toll may climb to as high as 5,000. |
| C．The tremor was felt by over 4.6 million people across South and East Asia. |
| D．It’s reported that 90 percent of historical structures in Nepal were destroyed in the earthquake. |
How many aftershocks are mentioned in this passage？
| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．5 |
All boys and girls like good stories. I am sure that all children who read The Ugly Duckling will be glad to know something about the ‘King of Story Tellers’, who wrote it for them. Thousands and thousands of children have read this story, only to ask for it again and again. It has travelled the wide world over, and has been told in every country.
Hans Christian Andersen, the author of “The Ugly Duckling,” was born in Denmark. If you look on a map, you will see this little country in northern Europe. There, in the little village of Odense, he spent his boyhood. His father and mother were very poor. The family lived in two little rooms near the top of a house, where his father worked as a shoemaker.
On the roof was a box filled with earth. In this box his mother planted her vegetables. Little Hans loved to walk with his father in the woods, where he could pick wild flowers and hear the birds sing. His father read to him when his work was done, or told him stories. What his father did helped him open up a new world.
Once, when Hans was still a child, he went into a wheat field with his mother and a number of children, to pick the rest wheat which the reapers(收割机) had left in the field. While they were busy picking only a small amount of wheat for each of them, an angry bailiff(看守者) came rushing into the field, armed with a whip(鞭子). All ran, as fast as they could, away from the angry man. Little Hans was barefoot, and the sharp stalks(茎秆) of the wheat plants which had been cut down, cut his feet so that he could not get away.
Unafraid, the boy faced the angry man and his upraised whip. “How dare you hit me when you know God sees you?” he cried, looking fearlessly into the face of the angry bailiff. The whip came down, but not on little Hans. The bailiff admired the boy’s courage, and praised him for it. He sent him home with gifts, rather than punishments.
While Hans was still a boy, his kind father died. Then Hans and his mother were left alone, to care for each other.
“What will you do, Hans?” the mother asked “Would you like to become a tailor?”
“No, mother,” the boy answered; “I will go to Copenhagen and study. One day I shall write books.”
“But where will the money be found to pay your way?” asked the mother.
“I will work, and God will take care of me,” Hans replied.
So the boy left his native village and walked all the way to Copenhagen, which was very far.What did Hans’ father do in the woods when the work was done?
| A．He gathered wild flowers with Hans. |
| B．He taught Hans to make shoes. |
| C．He read books or told stories to Hans. |
| D．He picked remaining wheat with Hans. |
Why didn’t the bailiff hit Hans?
| A．Because he was afraid of Hans. |
| B．Because he was too angry. |
| C．Because Hans gave him some gifts. |
| D．Because he admired Hans’ courage. |
What do you think the meaning of the underline sentence “Little Hans was barefoot” is?
| A．There was something wrong with Little Hans’ feet. |
| B．Little Hans did not wear shoes. |
| C．Little Hans was a disabled boy. |
| D．Little Hans’ feet were cut by a sharp knife. |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Little Hans’ father made a living by making shoes . |
| B．Little Hans’ father made a good difference to his life. |
| C．Little Hans is a brave and smart boy. |
| D．Little Hans’ father would pay hiswayto Copenhagen. |
What do you think Hans’ life would be like in Copenhagen?
| A．Hard. | B．Relaxing. |
| C．Colourful. | D．Lonely |
Everyone gets angry. Many things may make you angry. Maybe your teacher gave you too much homework. Or maybe a friend borrowed your favorite video game and then broke it. You may get angry when something doesn’t go your way. Maybe you get mad at yourself when your team loses an important game. Or maybe you become a road rager（路怒族） when a driver accidentally cuts in front of you. That makes you angry!
You need to know what to do with your anger. Here are some things you can do when you feel angry:
Talk to a friend you can trust.
Count to 10.
Get or give a hug.
Take some exercise.
Draw a picture of your anger.
Play a video game.
Run around the outside of the house five times as fast as you can.
Sing along with the CD player.
Pull weeds in the garden.
Think good thoughts (maybe about a fun vacation or your favorite sport.)
Take a bike ride, go skating, play basketball – do something active!
Never getting angry is impossible. But when you’re angry, you can do something and it can make things better or worse. Don’t let anger be the boss of you. Take charge of it!
In the passage, the writer gives us _____ pieces of advice.
| A．ten | B．eleven | C．twelve | D．thirteen |
The underlined part “when something doesn’t go your way” probably means ______.
| A．when you get lost |
| B．when you are on a wrong way |
| C．when you meet with something difficult |
| D．when things don’t go as you imagine |
If you run around the outside of your house five times, and your house is a circle of 260 meters, so you’ll run _______.
| A．1,300 meters | B．1,300 kilometers |
| C．1,360 meters | D．1,360 kilometers |
As for doing with anger, which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
| A．Talk to a friend you believe. |
| B．Get a hug. |
| C．Pull weeds in the garden |
| D．Have a fight with a friend |
The passage is mainly about ______.
| A．how to deal with your anger |
| B．letting anger be the boss of you |
| C．drinking more water when you’re angry |
| D．doing something active when you’re angry |