Microblog is used by more and more people in China. Do you know what it is?
Micorblog makes the people around the world know each other better. It helps people to find the information that they need more easily, also to get some information about the world they did not know before.
Many famous people are using microblog now, including singers, TV hosts and artists. The first day of Chinese New Year in 2013, people on Sina Microblog sent 9,873 microblogs to wish somebody a Happy New Year. Yao Chen, a movie star, became the queen of microblog because her microblog had over 1.3 million followers; Li Yuchun sent a microblog and got 11,760 comments (评论) within 24 hours; Cai Kangyong, who is a famous TV host and famous writer in Taiwan, had 15,143 followers within 24 hours.
Why is microblog so popular? The most important reason is that it is easy. People need not use too much time to write the articles to express their feelings. They can write at most 140 words, and then send them through computers or mobile phones onto the microblog. As soon as they send it out, their fans will know. They can send it out anytime, anywhere.
Many of my friends use microblogs to share things with others. They can talk about what they see, hear and think in a sentence or a photo. Also, they can follow their friends’ or their favorite stars’. They can even join in any discussion of anything. Microblog is a hit now! Have you microblogged today? 264According to the passage, ______.
| A．microblog can make people know each other better |
| B．you can write as many words as you like in microblog |
| C．microblog is not very popular in China |
| D．microblog is only used by people under 18 |
Microblog is very popular. The most important reason is that _____.
| A．many famous people are using it now |
| B．it is easy, quick and very useful |
| C．people can share their photos with others |
| D．people can join in any discussion |
The word “hit” in the 5th paragraph means _____.
| A．important information and comments |
| B．somebody interesting and helpful |
| C．something popular and successful |
| D．famous people and movie stars |
A life coach (人生导师) is somebody who helps you reach all kinds of personal and professional goals (目标). Each of us has the ability to be our own life coach. Here are some tips for you:
♦ Pay attention to your relationships with others.
Ask yourself the following questions: What do you do with disagreements? When was the last time you showed your family members that you care for them? Your relationships with friends, family members and teachers show a lot about the kind of person you are.
♦ Face the fears about the future.
Now, imagine that one of your good friends told you that he or she was not strong enough to go back to school. We often give better advice than we are willing to take ourselves. Remember that even the most successful people were probably told that what they wanted to do was impossible, but they followed their dreams and succeeded.
♦ Develop your talents.
If you want to reach your goals, you will have to spend more time developing the talents you already have, and uncovering any hidden talents that you haven’t discovered yet. So you can take classes in subjects that you are interested in, even if you have no experience.
♦ Be thankful (感激的).
Take some time to be thankful for the things you do have. Remember positive (积极的) memories. Think of the best day(s) you have had in the past month or year. Remember special parties, vacations and holidays. Be thankful to the wonderful people you have in your life.How many tips does the writer give us?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
Why should we pay attention to our relationships with others?
| A．Because that can make us care for family. |
| B．Because that shows a lot about the kind of person we are. |
| C．Because that can help us remember the people who help us. |
| D．Because that can make us become a life coach. |
What will we learn if we are thankful for the things we have every day?
| A．To be thankful. |
| B．To develop our talents. |
| C．To face the fears about the future. |
| D．To pay attention to our relationships with others. |
Which one is the best title of this passage?
| A．Developing your talents. |
| B．To face the fears about the future. |
| C．Suggestions of being your own life coach. |
| D．How to communicate with others. |
We spend hours, days and years of our lives in school. Imagine(想象) you could design(设计) your dream school, what would it be like? What would you be doing? We wanted to find out what teenagers around the world thought. Here is what they said:
Richard from the USA: My dream school would have a big swimming pool and two soccer fields. It would also have a cinema, a gym and a shopping centre. My school has none of these, and I think there should be more pleasant things for students to do while they are studying.
Sonia from Italy: I’d like a room where we can relax and play computer games. I’d also like to have a music room. I think there should be a place for everyone to go and relax after class.
Wu from Beijing: I think it would be great to have another day off (休息日) every week, besides the weekend. If that day was a Friday or a Monday, we would have a long weekend every week. What fun! I also think school should start later, at about 10 o’clock, and finish earlier.
Hannah from Australia: In my dream school, I think the teachers should give us more freedom(自由) and choice about how we study and what we study. I also think it’s not necessary for us to wear school uniforms every day. I really don’t like wearing it.There would be_______ in Richard’s dream school.
A．a big swimming pool and a music room
B．a room to relax and play computer games
C．a big swimming pool, two soccer fields, a cinema, a gym, and a shopping centreWhich country is NOT mentioned(提到) in the passage?
A．Italy. B．Japan. C．Australia.From the passage, we know that_________.
A．Sonia from Italy would like a room where she can relax and play computer games
B．Richard from the USA thinks his dream school should start at 10 o’clock
C．Hannah from Australia likes wearing a school uniform every dayWhich is the the passage mainly about?
A．Schools in the past.
B．Schools today.
C．Dream schools.
Kites have a long history. They may date back(追溯到) long time ago. They were made of bamboo and silk in China. Nobody knows exactly how or when a kite was first flown, but it is said that when a Chinese farmer tied a string(绳子) to his hat to keep it from blowing away in a strong wind, the first kite was born.
Children like playing with kites. Kites for work or play are made of wood, bamboo, paper, or silk. In 478 B.C., a Chinese philosopher(思想家), Mo Zi, spent three years making a kite out of light wood and bamboo. The earliest record of kite flying was in about 200 B.C. when the Chinese General(将军) Han Xin of Han Dynasty flew a kite over the walls of a city. He wanted to know how far his army would have to travel.
In the 13th century, Marco Polo wrote about how the shipping businessmen flew the huge kite in the wind before the ship set sail. They predicted the voyage(航海) in this way. If the kite went high and straight it meant a quick and successful voyage, but if it did not fly well， it was a bad omen(预兆). In the late 1500s, the kite was introduced to Europe by the Italians. Kite flying was first mentioned in England in a popular book in 1589.The first kite was born when _________.
| A．kites were used for sailing |
| B．a Chinese farmer tied a string to his hat to keep it from blowing away |
| C．a Chinese general called Han Xin flew a kite to train his army |
| D．Mo Zi used light wood and bamboo to make a kite |
Kites are made of the following materials EXCEPT ________ according to the passage.
| A．silk | B．bamboo | C．cloth | D．paper |
The kite was introduced to Europe by_______
| A．Marco Polo | B．the Italians |
| C．Mo Zi, | D． Han Xin |
The passage tells us_______.
| A．how to make a kite |
| B．how to fly a kite |
| C．how kite flying was introduced to Europe |
| D．what a kite is like |
Hans Christian Andersen(安徒生)
Hans Christian Andersen is a great writer. He wrote many popular stories for children all over the world. April 2 is his birthday and it is also Children’s Book Day.
Andersen was born(出生) in 1805. When he was a little boy, his father read him a story every day. He felt very happy at that time. But his father died when he was 11 years old. Then he had to leave school. Andersen started working as an actor and singer. He loved reading books so much that he went back to school at 17. His first book came out in 1835. From then on, he wrote about one book a year for 37 years.
There will be a park about Andersen’s sales(传说) and life in Shanghai. If you like Andersen, you can go there to learn about his life and tales, and you can play games ，too.Andersen liked stories because of .
| A．his jobs | B．his father |
| C．his school | D．his friends |
Andersen was good at .
| A．singing | B．dancing | C．running | D．drawing |
The Chinese meaning(意思) of the underlined phrase“came out”is .
| A．启蒙 | B．翻译 | C．流传 | D．出版 |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Andersen was happy to be with his father. |
| B．Andersen wrote books for about 37 years. |
| C．Andersen went back to school because he lost his job. |
| D．Children can play games in the park in Shanghai. |
Sports are important in English life. The people of England are sports lovers. Some of the world’s famous sports began here such as football and cricket(板球).
Football is a fast game played in winter and early spring. Lots of people play football in parks or playgrounds just for fun. With hundreds of years’ history, it’s one of the most popular sports in England. The English love football very much and they turned most of their main players into famous persons. David Beckham and Bobby Charlton became heroes（英雄） for many children. The most interesting part of the English football year is the FA (Football Association) Cup Final each May.
Cricket is a national sport in England. It is a very popular summer sport. It is a game played on grass(草地 )by two teams of eleven players. Players wear white clothes and score points（得分） by hitting（击打） the ball with a bat(棒子). People can sit around the green, enjoying the sun, having drinks and watching the team games.Bobby Charlton is a hero in children because _________.
| A．he is helpful | B．he plays football well |
| C．he is cool | D．he plays cricket well |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “green”
| A．the green room | B．the green house |
| C．the green grass land | D．the green clothes |
What’s the best title of the passage?
| A．English hero | B．Famous sports in England |
| C．Football in England | D．Cricket is popular |