How did men first learn to invent words? It is still unknown to people; in other words, the origin* of language is a mystery. All we suppose is that some early men invented certain sounds, in one way or another, to express thoughts and feelings,actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined* to present those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, we call words.
We are sure that the power of words lies in their associations-- the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words make us think of the glad and sad things of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something increases.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which strongly appeal to people and have great effect on our minds and feelings. This lovely and wonderful use of words is what we call literary* style. Above all, the real poet is a owner of words. He can express his meaning in words which sing like music and which by their position* and association can move men to tears. We should learn to choose our words carefully and use them true, or they will make our speech silly and low.From the passage, we learn that language might begin with .
| A．feelings | B．actions | C．signs | D．sounds |
The underlined phrase appeal to probably means .
| A．to interest | B．to let... down |
| C．to make...relaxed | D．to surprise... |
What is the second paragraph mainly about?
| A．The power of new words |
| B．The importance of old words |
| C．The association of our experience with words |
| D．The change and development of words |
From the passage, we can learn that ________.
| A．people have discovered how words came from |
| B．it’s enough for a good writer to have great thoughts |
| C．the anthor suggest people to use words with right skills |
| D．the longer we live, the number of words that mean something will be smaller. |
We have three meals a day.
In the morning，we have breakfast. It is at about 6 or 7 o’clock. Breakfast should be good.We can have milk，eggs，and other things. Some students often have no breakfast. It is very bad for their health.
In China，lunch is the main meal of the day. It is at about 12 o’clock. It is a big meal. There are often three or four dishes. We should be full after lunch.
We usually have supper at about 6 or 7 o’clock in the evening. We should have a small supper.
But in England，people call the main meal dinner. It often means supper.What do people often eat for breakfast?
| A．Milk | B．Soybean milk and eggs |
| C．Some other things | D．A，B and C |
What is the main meal in China?
| A．Breakfast. | B．Lunch. | C．Supper | D．Dinner. |
What kind of supper should we have?
| A．Big | B．Small | C．No. | D．Full. |
What does the word“full”mean in Chinese?
| A．可口的. | B．累的. | C．饱的. | D．傻的. |
Please find the best title(标题)for the passage.
| A．Meals. | B．Main Meal | C．Dinner | D．Supper. |
Tom likes chocolates very much，but his mother doesn't give him chocolates , because they’re bad for his teeth，she thinks. But Tom has a very nice grandfather. The old man loves his grandson very much and sometimes he buys Tom some chocolates. Then his mother lets him eat them，because she wants to make the old man happy.
On Sunday evening，it is Tom’s birthday. He says，“Please，God(上帝)，let them give me a big box of chocolates for my birthday.”His mother says，“God can’t hear you. Don’t shout.”“I know，”says the clever boy with a smile.“But Grandfather is in the next room，and he can.”Tom’s mother thinks_________.
| A．Tom is a good boy |
| B．chocolates are bad for her teeth |
| C．chocolates are bad for Tom’s teeth |
| D．Tom doesn't like chocolates |
Why does Tom’s mother let him eat chocolates sometimes?
| A．Because Tom studies hard. |
| B．Because Tom’s grandma buys him some chocolates. |
| C．Because she is happy. |
| D．Because she wants to make Tom’s grandpa happy. |
Why does Tom shout?
A. Because he wants to make his grandpa hear him.
B. Because he wants to make God hear him.
C. Because he wants to make his mother hear him.
D. Both B and C.Which one is right?
| A．Tom is clever. |
| B．Tom doesn’t like his mother. |
| C．Tom’s mother doesn’t love him. |
| D．The boy is a good student. |
What day is Tom’s birthday?
| A．Monday. | B．Sunday. | C．Friday. | D．Saturday. |
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There are four seasons in a year. They are spring, summer, autumn and winter. For all my friends, every season is good.
Wang Dong likes flying kites and climbing hills. She says when spring comes, the days are getting warmer and longer. And everything begins to grow. The wind is not very strong. It’s the best time to fly kites. And when you climb the hills, you can enjoy yourself. So she often says spring is her favourite season.
“Swimming is my favourite sport,”says Anne. “When summer comes, I often go swimming in the rivers or lakes with my friends. ”You can enjoy yourself in the water. And you can swim like a fish there.
“I often go climbing hills with my father during the long vacation of the National Day, ”says Liu An. “My father often tells me that I can see lots of beautiful things if I stand on the top of a hill. ”So he likes autumn best of all.
Bob says he likes winter very much. He says, “I’m very happy when I am playing with snow.”He is making a snowman now.
任务一: 简要回答下列问题。How many seasons are there in a year?
____________________________________________________________________What is Wang Dong’s favourite season?
____________________________________________________________________What season does Liu An like best?
____________________________________________________________________Why does Bob like winter very much?
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任务二: 把画线句子译成汉语。__________________________________________________________________
Do you like Home with Kids(《家有儿女》)?It is very popular(受欢迎的)now. Many children like it. There are five people in the family. There is a sister and two brothers in their family.
Their father is a film director(导演). He doesn’t often do housework. He is always happy. Their mother doesn’t go to work. She stays at home and does housework. And she loves her children very much, but she gets angry easily. Xiaoxue is their daughter. She is a good student. Big brother, Liu Xing, can always make others happy. He likes ball games. Little brother, Xiaoyu, is helpful. He likes playing computer games. This is a happy family.
阅读短文, 判断正(T)误(F)There are five people in the family.
Father often does housework.
Xiaoxue isn’t a good student.
Liu Xing likes playing computer games.
Xiaoyu has a brother and a sister.
It is early in the morning, about seven o’clock. Peter is on the bus. He’s going to school. There are many people on the bus and it is a bit hot. Peter is sitting by a window with a book in his hands. The bus driver is driving slowly(慢地). Most people on the bus are using their mobile phones. A girl in a red sweater is standing near Peter. She looks very happy. She is reading some funny things on her mobile phone. A fat boy behind him is busy playing games on his mobile phone. A tall man is Jack. He is listening to music on the mobile phone. He’s about thirty years old. They are all busy and happy.Where is Peter?
| A．On a train. | B．At school. |
| C．In a park. | D．On a bus. |
What is the girl doing?
| A．Driving a car. | B．Reading. |
| C．Playing games. | D．Listening to music. |
Where is the fat boy?
| A．In front of Peter. | B．Near a tall man. |
| C．Behind Peter. | D．Between Peter and a girl. |
From the passage we know that .
| A．Peter is going home |
| B．the bus driver isn’t driving fast |
| C．there are few people on the bus |
| D．the fat boy is listening to music |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Peter always takes his mobile phone to school. |
| B．Many people don’t like using mobile phones. |
| C．The girl next to Peter is wearing a red sweater. |
| D．The tall man is Peter’s teacher and he’s about 30. |