Tahiti is the largest island of the French Polynesia in South Pacific. It covers 1,045 km and has a population of 183,600.The weather there is neither too hot nor too cold. It’s always warm and humid.
Tahitian people are very friendly and welcoming. They welcome visitors with music, dance and flowers. The Tiare Tahiti flower, which can only be found in Tahiti, is used for greeting arriving visitors and returning family, It’s popular for women and men to wear the flowers behind their left ears.
In Tahiti, there are always a lot of things to do and to see. Around the island are hundreds of places perfect for diving. In the waters, you can meet all kinds of colorful fish and many other living things that you can’t name. Feeding sharks is another exciting popular activity. You can stand in the water behind a safe rope to watch a shark trainer hand—feed the sharks, or enjoy this fantastic scene from the boat. If you want to find a place to swim, have a sun bath or admire the beautiful sunset, Pointe Venus Lighthouse, a black sand beach, is a great choice.
In the evening ,you can have Tahitian food, Chinese food and French—style dishes at To’ata, a square with many small restaurants. All kinds of fruit juice from coconut milk to pineapple juice can be found everywhere. Some hotels in Tahiti are built above the waters. Beautiful fish swimming below can be seen through the glass floor or coffee table. They are really wonderful places to relax and refresh you.
Tahiti, an amazing place to do everything or nothing at all, is waiting for you.The weather in Tahiti is usually________.
| A．hot | B．cold | C．warm | D．dry |
Tahitian people use______to greet arriving visitors.
| A．flowers | B．drinks | C．fruit | D．fish |
Paragraph 3 mainly talks about _______.
| A．delicious Tahitian food | B．fun activities in Tahiti |
| C．friendly Tahitian people | D．wonderful hotels in Tahiti |
Which of the following is TURE about Tahiti?
| A．Visitors are not allowed to dive in Tahiti. |
| B．It is not easy to find something to eat at To’ate |
| C．Visitors can enjoy themselves in over—water hotels |
| D．Pointe Venus Lighthouse is famous for its white sand |
Four New Cool Inventions
Mip
Mip, a playful robot, was developed by a Canadian toy maker named Wowwee. It stands 19 cm tall. You can control it simply with your gestures(手势) or a smart phone. Mip can run, balance and dance on two wheels. It can also bring you a bottle of water.
Android Wear
Google is developing a smart watch called Android Wear. The watch uses a touchscreen and voice control. Simply say “OK, Google” to ask what ever you want to know. For example, say “OK, Google. Where’s the nearest toy store?” Your answer will tell you the answer on Google Maps.
Le Pen
Do you like listening to music while doing homework? If you do, you will like Le Pen. With a music player planted inside, Le Pen plays music while you write on paper. The music stops when you stop writing. So if you want to enjoy more of your favourite songs, keep on writing.
One wheel
In the near future you may find a new way to escape traffic: a self-balancing skateboard called Onewheel. It can go as fast as 19km an hour. On a single charge(充电), it can take you as far as 7-10km.If you want to enjoy music while writing, you can choose________.
| A． | B． | C． | D． |
According to the passage, Android Wear can_________.
| A．go as fast as 19km an hour |
| B．tell you how to get to some places |
| C．run, balance, dance and even serve you |
| D．play music while you writing on paper |
In which part of a newspaper can you find the passage?
| A．Culture. | B．Literature. |
| C．Science. | D．History |
Sports are very popular in England. In other words, lots of English people like sports. A lot of people watch sports matches on TV. But the number of the people who take part in sport is quite small. On the whole, English people prefer to watch rather than play.
The most popular sport in England is football. Football is played on Saturday afternoon in most towns and the supporters of a certain team will travel from one end of the country to the other to see their team play. There are four divisions of football league. Not surprisingly the best teams are in the first division. But the best supporters are often in the fourth division. You have to be a good supporter to watch the fourth division football!
Many other sports are also played in England, such as golf, in which you try to knock a ball into a hole; and basketball, in which you try to get a ball through a basket.What is the most popular sport in England?
Which division are the best supporters in?
Why do many English people not take part in sport?
How many sports are talked about in the passage?
When and where is football played in England?
Dear Sir,
Thirty years ago, I walked into your bakery(面包房) and asked for some loaves(块)of bread to sell. At that time I was twelve years old. A young lady was working that day. She gave me five loaves and wished me good luck.
I took the loaves and went out to sell them. It took me all day, but I sold them all. At the end of the day, I had some money. I was the happiest boy in the world as I walked home that evening.
The next day, I went to a bicycle shop. I paid a deposit(定金)on a new bicycle. And then I started my next job—as a newspaper deliver(递送)boy. Soon I could pay the rest of the money for the bicycle and the bike was mine. I was so proud!
Today, I still work in the delivery business. I have a lot of trucks to send goods(货物)all over the country. I live in a beautiful house, but I don’t ride a bicycle these days. I drive a large and nice car.
I do not know who that young lady was. But because she gave me the start, I have become a successful man. I’d like to show my thanks to her.
Yours,
George Jenkins George Jenkins is ________years old now.
| A．30 | B．12 |
| C．42 | D．We don’t know |
Thirty years ago, the man went to a bakery and ________.
| A．asked a young lady for some bread to sell |
| B．asked a young man for some bread to sell |
| C．asked a young lady for some bread to eat |
| D．asked a young lady for some money to buy a bicycle |
What did the man do with the money made by selling bread?
| A．He went home to give it to his parents. |
| B．He bought some newspapers to read. |
| C．He paid the money as a deposit on a new bicycle. |
| D．He bought some more bread. |
What’s the man’s job now?
A. He still delivers newspapers by bicycle.
B. He has become a successful man.
C. He delivers goods all over the country by truck.
D. Both B and C.
Try to read stories in English and speak in English whenever you can. A few days before examination you should start going to bed early. Do not stay up late at night studying and learning things. Before you start the examination, read carefully over the examination paper. Try to understand the exact meaning of each question before you pick up your pen to write. When you have at last finished your examination, read your answers, correct any mistake that you see and make sure that you have not missed anything out . How do you know to pass an examination?
| A．Work hard every day in a year. |
| B．Work hard many days in a year. |
| C．Work hard most of time in a year. |
| D．Work hard only before the examination. |
If you are going to take an examination, ______ .
| A．study hard and sleep less |
| B．get up early and do a lot of reading |
| C．go to bed early and have a good rest |
| D．go to bed late and get up late |
What should you do when you are taking the examination?
| A．Pick up your pen and write at once. |
| B．Go over your paper before you hand it in |
| C．After you finish the examination, hand in at once. |
| D．Try to understand every word while you are reading. |
What should you do if you want to learn English well according to the passage?
| A．Speak more, listen less, never write. |
| B．Speak less, write more, never listen. |
| C．Read more, listen more, speak less. |
| D．read and speak as much as possible. |
The Internet can show you lots of jobs all over the world. If you want to find a job on the Internet, use the words “job search” or “employment (职业)” to find the websites you need. Type in what you want and where you want to work. In a few seconds, a list of jobs will appear on the screen. You can also type in the name of a company to learn about jobs there. Many websites list full-time and summer jobs.
Job search websites can help you in other ways, too. They show you how to write a good resume(履历) and how to get ready for an interview(面试). They also tell you what to say to an interviewer on the telephone. Some websites give you interview conversations to practise. One website even has a dictionary of interview words. A good employment website can be a big help in your job search.
Good luck with your job-hunting.Some employment websites tell you how to have a job interview .
| A．face to face | B．in an e-mail |
| C．in a letter | D．on the telephone |
From the passage, we know that_______.
| A．you can’t look for a summer job on the Internet |
| B．Some websites show you how to write a resume |
| C．if you type in the name of a company, you will get a job there easily. |
| D．the Internet can only show you a list of jobs of your own country. |
The underlined word “job-hunting” means .
| A．searching a job | B．giving a job |
| C．doing a job | D．changing a job |
What’s the main idea of the passage?
| A．The Internet lists a large number of companies. |
| B．You can find many websites on the Internet. |
| C．It’s about how you can use the Internet to find a job. |
| D．There are different ways for you to look for jobs. |