Where do you like to live? For this question, different people have different answers. Some people like to live in a city because there are many shops and supermarkets. They think it is convenient（方便的）to buy things. But some people think it is good to live in a quiet town because they don’t like the dirty air in the big city. They dislike pollution in the city.
Today, some people like travelling, so they would like to buy house cars. House car is both a house and a car. You can’t buy it with a little money. There is a driving area in the car. You can do lots of things in the car. There is a bed and a lamp in the bedroom. You can make dinner in the kitchen. You can also find a fridge and a sink in it. You can listen to music and watch TV in the sitting room. If you are tired, you can have a shower or a bath in the bathroom. You can do most things you want to do. Life is travelling. Do you want to live in this kind of car?Why do some people like to live in the city?
| A．Because it is a quiet place. |
| B．Because there are many people. |
| C．Because there are many cars and buses. |
| D．Because it is interesting to live there. |
What’s the advantage（优点）of living in the town?
| A．There are no cars and buses. |
| B．There isn’t much pollution. |
| C．There aren’t any places to buy things. |
| D．The air is dirty there. |
What can’t you do in the house car?
| A．Have a shower. | B．Make dinner. | C．Buy some food. | D．Listen to music. |
How much do you need to pay for the house car?
| A．Much money. | B．Little money. | C．A little money. | D．Lot of money. |
From the passage, what can you know?
| A．You can’t have a comfortable life in the town. |
| B．You can do anything you like in the house car. |
| C．It is difficult to buy all the things in the city. |
| D．Different people like to live in different places. |
Every day, life is made and lost. Every day, life goes on. Every day we experience some of the most important parts of life and may not even realize it: love, generosity, and perseverance. These values aren’t just important to us, they make the world what it is.
Scientists say that the gravity makes the world turn, but some people say that love makes it go around. Love can be found anywhere: in families, friends, even strangers. Even if you can’t see it, you know it’s there.
Love may connect people all over the world, but what would the world be without generosity? Whether after a national disaster or a school fund raiser, one thing is certain--- it is better to give than to receive. Generosity is found everywhere and whether it’s a large or small act, it makes a difference. Most of all, generosity is not something you need any qualifications（资格）for, and no matter what you do, it can make a difference. Sometimes, though, it takes effort to be generous, which leads us to perseverance.
Founding a country, riding a bike, or finishing a novel, these are all finished with perseverance. Perseverance is the one thing that can help us achieve whatever we want. It is what helps scientists discover cures for illnesses, and athletes become winners. You may fail, but every time you make a mistake, that’s one less to make the next time.
There is an infinite(无限的) number of things we value. But without love, generosity, and perseverance, we just don’t think that our lives or the world would be the way it is.The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph means .
| A．the world | B．the gravity | C．the value | D．the experience |
To be generous, the writer thinks .
| A．you needn’t make effort |
| B．you should be qualified(有资格的) |
| C．you should give all you have |
| D．you find it meaningful whatever you do |
The meaning of the word “perseverance” is .
| A．财富 | B．体力 | C．毅力 | D．机遇 |
Which of the following statement is TRUE?
| A．Perseverance is the only thing to help us achieve success. |
| B．People don’t understand life they experience at all. |
| C．Helping others is always better than receiving help. |
| D．What the world is like depends on the gravity and love. |
The best title for the passage may be .
| A．Success and failure | B．Three values | C．Endless love | D．Hard life |
Every year, the French town of Menton hosts an event called the Lemon Festival in the world. The Lemon Festival usually takes place between mid-February until March. During the festival, around 145 tons of oranges and lemons are sent into the town. Over 300 workers work together to make giant sculptures(雕塑) out of fruits.
Menton became the first producer of lemons in 1929. The lemons are loved by the world’s best cooks.In the late 19th century, a town parade was held to encourage Menton’s winter tourism. Kings, princes and artists filled the great and comfortable hotels or their own fantastic houses. Because of its great success, the streets were beautifully planted with oranges and lemons in the following years. In order to develop tourism, in 1934 the Lemon Festival was officially born.
Sleepy Menton becomes a world of color during the festival time. People find it very exciting and full of fun. The festival is enjoyed for three whole weeks. Along with a daily Lemon and Orange Exhibition, parades on Sundays, fireworks on Thursday nights.
Every year there will be a special theme for the Lemon festival. This year the theme of the Lemon Festival is: “The regions of France”. Some of the events are free, but you need to buy tickets to see the parades.Why was the Lemon Festival officially born?
| A．To encourage people to plant more lemons. |
| B．To help people enjoy the winter months. |
| C．To develop winter tourism in Menton. |
| D．To cerebrate the success of orange planting. |
What is the writer trying to tell us in the second paragraph?
| A．The history of Menton. |
| B．The tourist attractions in Menton. |
| C．The special taste of the lemons in Menton. |
| D．The history of the Lemon Festival. |
You can enjoy the following activities EXCEPT_______ during the Lemon Festival.
| A．lemon and orange shows | B．a town parade |
| C．fireworks | D．a concert |
In which part of a newspaper can you find the passage?
| A．Travel | B．Family | C．Advertisement | D．Sport |
An artist goes to a beautiful part of the country for a holiday and stays with a farmer. Every day he goes out with his paints and brushes and paints until evening. When it gets dark he goes back to the farm and has a good dinner before he goes to bed.
At the end of his holiday he wants to pay the farmer, but the farmer says, “No, I don’t want money. But give me one of your pictures. What’s money? In a week it will be finished, but your picture will still be there.”
The artist is very happy and thanks the farmer for saying so about his pictures. The farmer smiles and answers, “It’s not that. I have a son in London. He wants to be an artist. When he comes home next month, I will show him your picture, and he will not want to be an artist any more, I think.”Every day the artist _________ .
| A．goes out to help the farmer |
| B．stays at the farmer’s home and eats a big dinner |
| C．paints pictures |
| D．works hard to get some money for the farmer |
The artist thinks the farmer wants his picture because _______.
| A．the farmer likes his drawing very much |
| B．the farmer hates his pictures |
| C．the farmer wants to give it to his son |
| D．the farmer wants to be an artist, too |
What does the farmer mean in the last paragraph?
| A．He likes the artist very much. |
| B．He would like his son to be an artist, too. |
| C．He wants the artist to be his son’s teacher. |
| D．He doesn’t like the artist’s paintings at all. |
 SMILE’s is having a big weekend electronics sale! All CDs, TVs, radios and electronic toys Open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in Fort Street Mall. |
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 Jackson’s Annual Sale This week only! Men’s and women’s clothing: shoes, coats and sweaters, swimwear, jeans Jewelry: watches, Rings Earrings(耳环) and necklaces Furniture:  Leather sofas, diningtable and chairs, and bookcases Jackson’s on the corner of Main and East Streets. Open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm |
 Come and see what we have on sale For your office! 30% off (折扣) All office furniture: Desks and bookcases 20% off Office equipment(设备): Typewriters and telephones 10% off Office supplies: Pens, paper and calculators(计算器) Open 10:00 am-5:00 pm Daily ON FIRST STREET |
Jackson’s is a _______________.
| A．cloth store | B．restaurant |
| C．department store | D．used goods market |
If a telephone is ￥150, you can spend ___________ on it at Apple.
| A．￥130 | B．￥100 | C．￥120 | D．￥90 |
Smile’s sale is for ____________ only.
| A．two days | B．seven days | C．five days | D．two weeks |
根据短文内容，问答下列问题。
| NOTICE February 20th,2013 A heavy snowstorm destroyed a village last month. Many people are now sick because they don’t have warm houses to live in, not enough food to eat, and not thick clothes to wear. Also, the hospital was destroyed so they have to travel to other cities for medical help. However, the journey is very difficult and usually takes five or six hours. Next Saturday, students of No. 10 Middle School are going to give a performance. They will sing, dance and play music. The performance will start at 4 p.m. Each ticket will cost 20 Yuan and all the money will go to the people in the snowstorm-hit village. They will use the money to repair the hospital and their houses, and get them some food and clothes. Please join us! CA Charity |
What happened last month?
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__________________________________________________________________________Will all the money go to the snowstorm-hit village?
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