In the big cities of Europe and America — London, Paris, New York, people are moving out of the city. They are usually rich families with much money, and they want to live a quieter life. They are tired of the noises and the dirty air of the city, tired of the crowded streets, crowded trains and buses. They don’t want to sit in traffic any more. They want a house with a garden, and clean air that is not polluted.
So they move out. Some don’t move very far, just a little way out of the city, to the towns near the cities. Other people move to real countryside, with sheep, cows and horses, and green fields! There, they start new lives and try to make new friends.
Not all those who move from the city to the countryside are happy. After two or three years, many people feel that it was a big mistake. There isn’t much to do. Country people are very different and aren’t always friendly.
As a result, quite a lot of people move back to the city. “It’s wonderful to see crowds in the streets and cinema lights,” they say. “I’m so glad I’m back in the city!” (203)
| A．crowds and pollution | B．friendly neighborhoods |
| C．making money | D．cows and sheep |
| A．they can breathe fresh and clean air |
| B．there are big shops and cinema lights |
| C．they still want to live their city life |
| D．they can make many new friends |
| A．Many people love their city’s colorful life. |
| B．They enjoy seeing animals in the country. |
| C．All the people move out far from the city. |
| D．Sometimes country people are not friendly. |
After a quick breakfast, I went into the lecture(讲座) hall in a hurry. A famous teacher was speaking to the students. He was holding up a $100 bill. Then he said to over 300 students, “ Who would like this $100 bill?” The students put up their hands at once. Then he said, “I am going to give this $100 bill to one of you, but first, let me do this.” He made the bill into a ball. Then he said, “Who wants it now?” The hands went back into the air. “Well,” he said, “What if I do this?” and he dropped it on the floor and stepped on it. He picked up the dirty bill and said, “Who still wants it?” Hands went back again into the air.
“My friends,” he said, “you have learned a valuable lesson today. No matter what I did to the $100 bill, you still want this bill. Many times in our life, we are dropped and stepped on. We feel as if we are worth nothing. But remember, no matter what has happened to you, you will never lose your value. You are always valuable to those people who love you. Your value doesn’t come form what you do or whom you know, but who you are.”The lecture was given _____________.
| A．in the morning | B．at noon | C．in the afternoon | D．in the evening |
How many students went to listen to the lecture?
| A．Sorry, I don’t know | B．Over 100. |
| C．Over 200. | D．Over 300. |
What did the teacher do before he said, “Who still wants it?”
| A．He did nothing. | B．He made the bill dirty. |
| C．He put the bill into a box. | D．He put up his hand. |
The lesson tells us a truth, that is____________.
| A．we should know what we do |
| B．we should know whom we know |
| C．we must know who we are |
| D．how to use money |
| Dear Mr. Wise, I’m a slow student. Most of my classmates are much better than me, so I usually get stressed out. Although I spend much time studying for the tests, I can’t get good grades. Sometimes my father gives me some help. He tells me not to worry about it, but it doesn’t work. What do you think I should do? Li Lei |
| Dear Li Lei, Many famous people were not so good when they were young. Edison, a famous scientist, did poorly in his studies when he was a young boy. But, as an adult, he made many inventions that helped a lot of people. When I was at young age, I didn’t do well at school. I just kept working hard, and at last, I succeed. You should take it easy and try your best. Tomorrow is another day. I believe you can do better. Mr. Wise |
Li Lei feels worried because ______________.
| A．he doesn’t like going to school |
| B．he is not as good as most of his classmates |
| C．his father doesn’t like him |
| D．he doesn’t want to work hard |
Li Lei writes this letter to ______________.
| A．ask for some help |
| B．find a pen pal |
| C．tell his father his problem |
| D．let all his classmates know it |
In Mr. Wise’s letter, “Tomorrow is another day” means “____________”.
| A．Tomorrow is the weekend |
| B．One can get good friends tomorrow |
| C．Tomorrow is the same as today |
| D．There are a lot of hopes in our lives |
My name is Tom. My best friends are John and Ann. John lives near my house and we are in the same class. He’s tall and thin, he has blonde hair and blue eyes. He is polite and very clever. He is very good at math and sometimes helps me with my homework sometimes. He usually wears jeans and a blue T--shirt. We three often play basketball in a nearby park.
My friend Ann studies at another school.
She’s short and slim(苗条的) with straight brown hair and brown eyes. She’s a little bit shy. We all have Kong fu lessons every Tuesday and Friday afternoon. We love Kung fu very much. Ann is really good at Kung fu. We call her the “Kong fu girl”. Sometimes she practices Kung fu with us. She loves wearing a T—shirts and a hat. The three of us have great fun together.What does John look like?
| A．He is short | B．He is fat |
| C．He is tall and thin | D．He has brown eyes |
What do three children do together?
| A．Play football | B．Play basketball |
| C．Have English lessons | D．Watch movies. |
Who is good at math?
| A．Ann | B．Tom | C．John | D．All of them |
When do they have Kung fu lessons?
| A．Every Monday | B．Every Tuesday afternoon. |
| C．Every Saturday afternoon. | D． Every day |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Ann is a little bit shy. |
| B．John usually wears jeans and a T-shirt. |
| C．They call Ann the “kung fu girl”. |
| D．Tom dislikes kung fu at all. |
What will the weather be like? Some people say they can know what the weather will be like from birds. When they see birds fly high out to the sea, they know it is a nice day, because birds don't like to fly out if it rains. When the weather is bad, the birds will come back to the beach. A big wind may come with a rain. Birds do not like to fly in a big wind. They may sit in a tree when rain is coming. Other animals can also tell the weather. It is a cloudy day. The rain is coming. Chickens are not quiet, and they are running here and there. Frogs are making big noise in the pool. If it is a nice day, the frogs will come out of the water.How many kinds of animals can we find in the passage?
| A．One | B．Two | C．Three | D．Four |
We can go and play beach volleyball when birds __________.
| A．come back | B．fly high in the sky | C．play on the beach | D．B and C |
When there is rain, frogs are _________.
| A．In the lake and river | B．out of the winter |
| C．making a big voice | D．not quiet |
What does the underlined(划线的) word ‘’tell” mean in the article?
| A．说 | B．告诉 | C．判断 | D．谈话 |
What does the article mean?
| A．We must protect (保护) the animals. |
| B．Birds do not like to fly in the rain and big wind. |
| C．Some animals aren’t quiet when the rain is coming. |
| D．We can know what the weather will be like from the animals. |
The seasons in Australia are not like ours. When it is winter in China, it is summer there. Australia is a southern country, it is in the south of the world. July and August are the winter months; September, October and November are spring, the summer is in January, February and December, and March, April and May are the autumn months. The north of the country is hotter than the south.
The east coast has rain all year, and there are no dry months there. The southeast winds blows(吹) here all the year. They bring rain from the sea. There is not much rain on the west side. The southeastern part of Australia has summer rain from the southeast winds. They only blow here in summer.
The southwestern part of Australia has winter rain. The west winds blow over the southwest in winter only. In summer, the southwest of the country has no rain. In the north of Australia, there is no rain in winter. The rain comes in summer. The northwest winds bring it.When it is spring in China, it is _______in Australia.
| A．spring | B．summer | C．autumn | D．winter |
The southwest part of Australia ______.
| A．doesn’t have winter rain |
| B．has summer rain |
| C．has spring rain |
| D．has winter rain |
Only the southwestern part of Australia has summer rain, does it ?
| A．Yes, it has | B．No, it hasn’t | C．Yes, it does | D．No, it doesn’t |
In Australia, which months are the winter?
| A．September, October and November |
| B．December, January and February |
| C．March, April and May |
| D．June, July and August |
Where is the summer rain of southeast part of Australia from?
| A．The southeast winds | B．The southwest winds |
| C．The northeast winds | D．The northwest winds |