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Song Zuying is the most famous soprano(女高音歌唱家) in China. In the eyes of the Chinese people, Song Zuying is the star of oriental art(东方艺术).She was born in a beautiful place–Guzhang County in West Hunan. In recent years, she has been awarded many highest prizes in various music contests. She loves her hometown and does a lot for the people there.__________________
Wen Jiabao is the premier(总理) of the world’s most populous(人口众多的) country. But, millions of people would rather call him“grandpa”.Always in plain(朴素的) jackets, he seems an ordinary old man with a kind smile. But in the face of disasters he has the power to pull together the whole country._________________
Ding Cong, a famous cartoonist(漫画家) in China, died on May 26,2009.He started to draw cartoons more than seventy years ago, but he always called himself Xiao Ding of Little Ding.
He seemed to have a lot to learn in this world. His cartoons are humorous(幽默的) and interesting and loved by the old and the young in China._________________
An 18–meter high “Olympic torch(火炬)”made of more than 110,000 pots of flowers, the biggest “Olympic torch” in the world, is seen at the Liberation Park in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The “Olympic torch” was exhibited at the opening ceremony（开幕式） of the 2008 Wuhan Flower Expo(展览会) to express local people’s best wishes to this summer Olympic Games.________________
Liu Qian is the only magician(魔术师) form Taiwan invited by Las Vegas and the Hollywood Magic Castle for performance(表演).When Liu Qian was 7 years old, he started to study magic. The first magic he performed was to put a coin into his mouth and then take is out from his hindbrain(后脑).Now Liu’s magic tricks have made the old art popular again, and made him the hottest magician in China.
| A．The premier is our “grandpa”. |
| B．The most famous soprano in China. |
| C．The cartoonist who was loved by old and young. |
| D．The famous magician from Taiwan. |
E. The biggest “Olympic torch” in the world.
Maybe you know floods, droughts, earthquakes, sandstorms and so on. But have ever heard of typhoons（台风）?
Typhoons are some of the worst storms, usually around the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea. Most happen in July, August and September.
How does a typhoon happen? When lots of sea water gets hot in the summer sun, it evaporates into the air. This makes the air hotter. When the air gets warm enough, it starts to move higher up into the sky. Then, cooler air around it rushes in. It fills the space that is left. After the air gets warmer, it starts to move quickly, making wind. The wind goes in circles, and it keeps moving higher in the sky. The warmer the air gets, the quicker the wind moves. And when the wind moves faster than 30 meters a second, a typhoon begins.
A typhoon has two parts, One is called the “eye”. In the eye, the wind does not move so fast. The other part is the wall of clouds around the eye. This is where the strongest with and hardest rains are.
Typhoons are very dangerous. In 2004, Typhoon Yunna killed 164 people in Zhejiang, and 24 people were missing. In May 2006, Typhoon Pearl hit Guangdong and Fujian, and thousands of houses were damaged.
What to do when a typhoon hits:
Stay inside, Close all the windows and stay away from them.
Try to bring all of your things inside. Strong winds could even blow away your bikes!
Listen to the radio or TV for important information.
If you’re told to go to a safer place, do so right away. Typhoons often happen
| A．in the hot season | B．in the cold season |
| C．only in China | D．under the sea |
Which picture can tell the meaning of the underlined sentences“…，it starts to move higher up into the sky. Then, cooler air around it rushes in.”?
When a typhoon comes, we cannot
| A．close all the windows | B．listen to typhoon news |
| C．stay outside with our bikes | D．stay inside the strong house |
This passage is mainly about
| A．the knowledge of typhoon | B．the eye of a typhoon |
| C．the most dangerous typhoon Yunna | D．the names of typhoon |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The warmer the air gets, the slower the wind moves. |
| B．In 2006, Typhoon Peal killed 164 people in Zhejiang. |
| C．The strongest winds and harder rains are in the eye of typhoon. |
| D．A typhoon will happen when the wind goes faster than 30 meters a second. |
Almost every day, we discuss the topic of health, especially for kids. But what is health? “Health” means eating well, getting enough exercise, and having a healthy weight. Let’s read the following rules. They can help you stay healthy.
(1). Eat a variety of food, especially fruit and vegetables. We all know that eating fruit and vegetables can help us stay healthy, but many of us only eat our favorite food. Remember that we can only get the nutrition (营养) we need by eating different kinds of food, especially fruit and vegetables.
(2). Drink water and milk most often. Everyone knows that water is important. Besides that, kids need plenty of calcium (钙) to grow strong bones, and milk is rich in it. Every day, you should drink at least three cups of milk, when you are 9 years old or older. You should also try to have less sugary drinks, like soda and coca. They include a lot of sugar. Sugar only includes calories (热量), not important nutrition.
(3). Listen to your body. When you are eating, notice how your body feels. When your stomach feels comfortably full, stop eating. Eating too much makes you feel uncomfortable. If you do it too often, it can make you unhealthy and fat.
(4). Limit screen time. What’s screen time? It’s the amount of time you spend watching TV, movies and playing computer games. The more time you spend on these sitting-down activities, the less time you spend playing sports, like basketball, and doing other activities like riding and swimming. Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on screen time. In this passage, “health” includes all of the following EXCEPT ______.
| A．eating well | B．doing more exercise |
| C．having a healthy weight | D．wearing comfortable clothes |
The underlined phrase “a variety of” means ______.
| A．plenty of | B．all kinds of | C．the rest of | D．a lot of |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Eating more fruit and vegetables is good for people. |
| B．We should eat and drink things with little sugar. |
| C．We should spend the same time on both sitting-down activities and sports. |
| D．When we are full, we should stop eating, no matter how delicious the food is. |
Screen time is the time that you spend ______.
| A．playing computer games | B．watching movies |
| C．watching TV | D．All of above |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．How to eat healthy food. | B．Eating and playing are both important. |
| C．Suggestions for staying healthy. | D．Health is very important. |
When Kyle walked into Ernie’s Pet World, he looked very anxious. The shop owner, Ernie, jumped out of his seat to greet Kyle. He was the shop’s first customer of the day.
“Good morning, sir!”Ernie said,“What can I help you with?”
“Well, I……”Kyle started to say.
“Wait, don’t tell me,”Ernie stopped him.“You’re looking for a …a little dog… for your daughter’s birthday, Right?”
“Not really, I just….”
Ernie didn’t let him finish. “Ah, I’ve got it, You just moved to a new office, and you want some fish for it, I have some very nice fish bowls over here.”
“In fact, I…”Kyle was starting to look very nervous and strange.
“No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Ernie’s Pet World, we have the best cats. Take a look at this lovely one with long, white hair, She’s looking at you. She’s thinking,‘Take me home. Take me home.’Would you like some cat food and toys, too?”
“No,thank you,”Kyle said.By this time, he was walking up and down. He had a terrible look on his face.“Really, I’m not interested in cats or fish or little dogs.”
“What do you want, then?”Ernie asked.
Kyle looked like he was going to cry.“I just want to know if I can use your toilet!”he said at last.Which is TRUE about Ernie’s Pet World?
| A．It has many workers. | B．Kyle goes there often. |
| C．It sells school things. | D．Ernie is the owner of the shop. |
What kind of person is Ernie?
| A．Very lazy. | B．Rather shy. |
| C．Over warm-hearted. | D．Not friendly. |
Kyle went into the Ernie’s Pet World to
| A．buy a little dog | B．take fish home |
| C．meet the shop owner | D．look for a washroom |
What does the underlined word“anxious”mean?
| A．焦急的 | B．兴奋的 | C．生气的 | D．失望的 |
What is the best title(标题) of the story?
| A．Kyle and Ernie | B．Pet or Toilet |
| C．A Pet Lover | D．A Busy Pet Shop |
Take a look at the following ads! You may find some useful information you need here!
If you want to have a guitar lesson, you may ________
| A．call Susan at 7328059 | B．surf the website:www.music.com.au |
| C．telephone Mr. White at 5132683 | D．e-mail sdgt@yahoo.cn |
Who is the owner of the lost dog?
| A．Mr. White | B．Larry | C．Susan | D．David |
If you want the job as a taxi driver, you should ________.
| A．master at least three languages | B．know the city very well |
| C．be an experienced driver | D．both B and C |
Which information about the apartment is not mentioned in the table?
| A．It has a beautiful view. |
| B．It has hot water in the daytime. |
| C．It has three floors. |
| D．It has a kitchen. |
How can you contact the owner of the apartment for more information?
| A．By sending an e-mail. | B．By going to visit it. |
| C．By making a phone call. | D．By sending a fax. |
Last summer was Ann's first trip to Spain(西班牙). She was very excited. But when she arrived at the hotel, she found that her Spanish money wasn't in her handbag. She looked for it carefully in all her bags, but she couldn't find it. She had only a ten-pound note with her. She found a place to change her English money. On her way back to the hotel, Ann bought some cheese, some bread and some oranges. She told the manager that she didn't eat Spanish food except for breakfast, because she knew the price of hotels included (包括) breakfast. Other tourists visited places of great interest in Spain. Ann said she wasn't well. In fact, her holiday wasn't bad, except that she was hungry. After all a piece of fruit for lunch, and bread and cheese for supper isn't very much. especially not for two weeks. On the last day of her holiday, Jane, one of the tourists asked Ann why she never ate with them in the hotel restaurant. The food was delicious. Ann told her all about her money problem. Jane looked at her for a moment, and then said, “But didn't you know the price of this hotel includes everything?"Why was Ann very excited? Because _______.
| A．this was Ann's first trip to Spain |
| B．Ann was so hungry |
| C．Ann couldn't find her Spanish money |
| D．Ann wasn’t well |
Ann didn't have Spanish food because _______.
| A．she didn't like Spanish food |
| B．she didn't feel hungry |
| C．she didn't know the price of that hotel included everything |
| D．she didn't feel well |
What trouble did Ann have when she was in Spain?
| A．There was something wrong with her stomach |
| B．She couldn't find her Spanish money |
| C．She couldn't find the restaurant in the hotel |
| D．The food wasn't delicious for Ann |
In fact, a piece of fruit for lunch, and bread and cheese for supper _______.
| A．is enough for Ann | B．is helpful to Ann |
| C．is harmful to Ann | D．isn't very much for Ann |
On the last day of Ann's holiday Jane told her _______.
| A．that she found Ann's Spanish money |
| B．that she didn't feel well |
| C．that the price of that hotel included everything |
| D．that she feels hungry every day |