Some children are afraid to go to the dentist (牙医), but not me. I'm a boy of 8 and I have a funny dentist. His name is Dr. Smileyface. I don't think that's his real (真实的) name. But when the children go to see him, he tells his name to all of them.
He has a cool waiting room. It has computer games and a big toy box. Dr. Smileyface always wears funny hats. Sometimes he paints his face. He asks funny questions like "Are you married（结婚）?" and "Do you eat flowers to make your breath (呼吸) smell so sweet?" That makes me laugh. One time, he tells me this joke (玩笑）, "What has lots of teeth but never goes to the dentist? A comb (木梳) ! " When I laugh, he pulls my tooth out. It doesn't hurt at all (一点不疼)! He also tells me how to take care of my teeth in an interesting way. Before I leave (离开), he always gives me a surprise (惊喜). This time he gives me a toy ship and I like it very much.How does the writer(作者) feel when he goes to the dentist?
| A．Angry. | B．Afraid. | C．Sad. | D．Happy. |
What does Dr. Smileyface tell the writer to do?
| A．How to laugh. | B．How to take care of his teeth. |
| C．To eat flowers. | D．To paint his face. |
What does Dr. Smileyface give the writer this time?
| A．A toy ship. | B．A toy box. | C．A comb. | D．Flowers. |
Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies(急需品) for your home, work place, and car.
1．Water
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon(加仑，容量单位) of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water per(每一个) person per day and be prepared for a 72 hour period. It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container(容器) and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2．Food
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned(灌装的) food, powdered milk(奶粉), dried fruits, non salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3．Flashlights(手电筒) and spare batteries(备用电池)
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks(泄漏).
Prepare a battery powered(装电池的) radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order(发生故障), so radios will be your best source of information.
4．Clothes
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?
A、Because earthquakes can be known before they happen.
B、Because earthquakes take place without warning.
C、Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood.About the prepared water, which description is RIGHT?
A、A person should prepare 0.5 gallon of water for one day.
B、You’d better use your own containers to keep water.
C、You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it.You should prepare all of the following except.
A、powdered milk B、fresh vegetables C、dried fruitsAccording to the article we know that.
A、we need to prepare some supplies only at home
B、a telephone is the most important prepared thing
C、flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakesIf you live in a cold place, you should prepare.
A、some warm clothes and bedding supplies
B、some hot water
C、some batteries
I have taken lots of photos from the place we live, across the valley（峡谷）below us, of the morning sunrise, and the mist in the valley. Also, in England, the old steam powered trains（蒸汽火车）are very popular. I have taken many photos of the train and from it.
Yesterday we had the first snow of this winter. It is very early （we usually expect snow in January）. It rained all day, and then snowed in the evening. Today we have bright sunshine!
Both Jenny and I are well. I don’t know if I have told you in the last E-mail that Jenny is now working in a hotel. Although she has to work hard, people there are nice and she is enjoying the work. Please write to us to tell us your news. Yours,
Victor The Yorkshire Moors is a _____ .
| A．hotel | B．natural park | C．hospital | D．cafe |
When did the ladies take a walk?
| A．Only in the morning. |
| B．Only in the afternoon. |
| C．Both in the morning and in the afternoon. |
| D．In the evening. |
They had _____ snow this winter.
| A．an early | B．a late | C．a usual | D．a big |
The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 means _____.
| A．the valley | B．travel | C．the mist | D．the train |
What do we know from this passage?
| A．This is the first time Victor wrote an e-mail to Sandy. |
| B．Edward didn’t go traveling because he had just come out of hospital. |
| C．Jenny’s new job in a hotel is an easy one. |
| D．People in England like the old steam powered trains very much. |
When I was a boy，I was a football fan．I always played football with some other boys in the backyard（后院）all the time．My mom was worried that I would get ill in the hot summer．
One day my brother gave me a new football．I came into the yard and played it excitedly．But suddenly，the ball flew through the window and nearly hit my dad．Dad said nothing．He took my football and cut it in half．
I didn’t cry because I knew how terrible my mistake was．I didn’t expect to get another football．But to my surprise，Dad bought me another one the next month and told me to be more careful．I was really thankful for my father’s forgiveness（宽恕）．He showed me that even when I made a mistake。he still loved me and gave me another chance．
Parents always give us their unconditional（无条件的）love and forgiveness．We should always give our love and forgiveness to them，too．The writer played football in the backyard all the time because _____．
| A．he was easy to get ill |
| B．he was a football fan |
| C．his father was a football player |
| D．his mother was worded about him |
How did the writer feel when he got the football from his brother?
| A．Sad． | B．Worried． | C．Terrible | D．Excited． |
The writer didn’t cry because _______．
| A．he knew his mistake | B．his father cut the football in half |
| C．his father was very happy | D．he nearly hit his father |
After his dad bought him another football，the writer ______．
| A．forgot his mistake | B．was angry | C．was thankful to his father | D．didn’t like it |
What can we learn from the story?
| A．We should learn to play football． |
| B．We should love our parents． |
| C．We should play football with our parents． |
| D．We shouldn’t make mistakes． |
Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That’s how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world.
The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995, by Dr Madan Kataria. “Children laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh between 7 and 15 times a day,” says Dr Kataria. “Everyone’s naturally good at laughing — it’s the universal (共同的) language.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 worldwide.
Many doctors are also interested in the effects (影响)of laughter on our health. According to a 5-year study at the UCLS School of Medicine in California, with laughing there is less stress in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.
So what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to the nearest club in the south of London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class. I had no interest in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking stupid (愚蠢的). Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands (拍手) and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha” while looking at each other. Although we couldn’t tell the differences between fake laughter and real laughter, they still produced the same healthy effects.
Surprisingly, it worked! After ten minutes, everybody there was laughing for real and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was shocked by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. The passage is probably taken from .
| A．a storybook | B．a health magazine | C．a comic book | D．a travel magazine |
The writer was nervous at the beginning of the class because .
| A．he was not clever enough |
| B．he wasn’t interested in laughing at all |
| C．he wasn’t good at getting along with others |
| D．he knew no one there and was afraid it would look silly to laugh for no reason |
The underlined word “fake” probably means “ ” in Chinese.
| A．假的 | B．真诚的 | C．真的 | D．难堪的 |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
| A．People feel less stressed when they laugh. |
| B．Adults don’t laugh as often as children. |
| C．People who often laugh never fall ill in their lives. |
| D．The first Laughter Club was set up in Asia. |
Which is the BEST title for the passage?
| A．A 5-year study | B．Try laughing at Laughter Clubs |
| C．The first Laughter Club | D．A difficult language to learn |
Holidays
| The Snowdonia Center |
The Snowdonia Center for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners’ costs are ￡57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired (租用) at a low cost. You must be in good health. |
| The Canary Islands |
It’s a good idea to go to the Canary Islands to enjoy the winter sunshine. An interesting activity of visitors to the Canary Islands is surfing. You can also see lots of wild animals, or enjoy swimming with the sea lions. |
| The Alpha Resort Tomamu |
The ice hotel is in Japan. Its dining room, bedroom and bathroom are made out of ice. It provides dinner served on an ice plate. You can take your ice glass to the ice bar or the ice café. The hotel experience costs $242 per person. |
If you’re interested in mountain climbing, you can go to .
| A．the Snowdonia Centre | B．the Canary Islands |
| C．the Young Climbers’ Centre | D．the Alpha Resort Tomamu |
At the Snowdonia Centre, the beginners’ costs include .
| A．enjoying the winter sunshine | B．walking shoes |
| C．food and rooms | D．food and walking shoes |
What can’t you enjoy on the Canary Islands?
| A．Swimming with the sea lions. | B．Surfing. |
| C．Watching wild animals. | D．Having a sports lesson. |
The Alpha Resort Tomamu is .
| A．a cinema | B．an ice hotel | C．a museum | D．an ice cream shop |
Tony wants to visit the Alpha Resort Tomamu with his friend Tom. How much will they need to pay?
| A．￡57. | B．$242. | C．$57. | D．$484. |