Before you hit ‘Enter’ on MSN, read this
It is often said that the language we use online is less formal than that we use in a letter, or in direct speech sometimes. This is true, but it can also make us in trouble sometimes.
The thing about online communication is that you have no idea what the person who is reading your messages is feeling. For this reason, it is always a good idea to be polite and cautious when writing e-mails or messages to your friends.
Chinese can be a direct language, but in English, people often talk about a subject in another way. So instead of saying “Please meet me here” or “Do this for me now”, English speakers usually go for indirect phrases like “Would it be possible”, “if you have time” or “It would mean a lot to me if…”
If you have a close friend, you may still run into trouble because of your jokes. If you have asked someone to do something and they need a bit more time, you might joke with him: “What? You still haven’t done it yet? What’s wrong with you?” While this seems funny to you, your friend may feel unhappy.
If you have foreign friends in different countries, the time difference can also be a factor. While you are waking up for class on Friday morning, they may be having a party on Friday night. You will be serious and they will, probably, be excited. So don’t be angry if they seem not to care about you. Just try to message them at the proper time. According to the passage, we learn that our letters are more ______ than the e-mails.
| A．formal | B．direct |
| C．different | D．funny |
As a language, Chinese is ______, but English is not.
| A．polite | B．rude |
| C．direct | D．formal |
Why should we be polite and cautious while chatting online?
| A．Because we mustn’t play jokes online. |
| B．Because our friends are easy to be angry. |
| C．Because it can help us avoid lots of troubles. |
| D．Because we can’t see our friends online. |
According to the passage, which of the following is right?
| A．It is OK to connect your friend by MSN anytime. |
| B．Using the proper way to chat online is necessary. |
| C．Don’t ask your friend to do something for you by MSN. |
| D．Never play jokes with your friends. |
Every year at our school, we have a special day called International Day (国际日). It is for students to learn about different cultures (文化) from different countries. On this day, each class must tell other classes about a different country. Of course you will see many dances and different foods.
If you visit the classroom of Japan, you can play the games Japanese children play. You also have some special Japanese foods. In the classroom of Mexico (墨西哥), there are tomalleys (龙虾肝) and chips to eat.
In the afternoon, all the students, teachers and parents watch the dances. There are lots of dances. These dances are beautiful. People enjoy the shows.
I enjoy International Day very much.‘International Day’ is a special festival in ___________.
| A．Japan | B．Mexico |
| C．America | D．our school |
When can we watch dances?
| A．In the morning. | B．In the afternoon. |
| C．In the evening. | D．All day. |
Which is the special food in Mexico?
| A．Tomalleys and chips. | B．Turkey. |
| C．Pizza. | D．Pumpkin pie. |
What’s the best title (题目) for the passage?
| A．Dancing Day | B．International Day |
| C．Food Day | D．Game Day |
| Menu（菜单） |
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| SANDWICHES（三明治） |
DRINKS |
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| Chicken |
$5.20 |
Orange juice |
$1.70 |
| Egg |
$3.60 |
Coke |
$2.50 |
| Fish |
$4.90 |
Coffee |
$2.80 |
| Beef |
$4.50 |
Tea |
$1.50 |
| RICE |
DESSERTS（甜食） |
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| Fried |
$3.50 |
Ice cream |
$3.00 |
| With chicken |
$4.80 |
Apple pie |
$4.50 |
| With meat |
$4.50 |
Fresh fruit |
$3.30 |
| With seafood |
$6.50 |
Chocolate |
$5.50 |
How much is the rice with chicken?
| A．$3.50 | B．$5.20 | C．$4.50 | D．$4.80 |
I have only two dollars. What can I buy?
| A．Coke. | B．Orange juice. |
| C．Chicken. | D．Ice cream. |
The most expensive(最贵的) dessert is ___________.
| A．ice cream | B．apple pie |
| C．fresh fruit | D．chocolat |
An eight-year-old girl heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation (手术) could save him now and there was no one to lend them money.
When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle (something could not happen) can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore (药店) with the money in her hand.
“And what do you want?” asked the salesman. “It’s for my little brother,” the girl answered. “He’s really sick and I want to buy a miracle.”
“My brother Andrew has something bad growing in-side his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost” “We don't sell a miracle here, child. I'm sorry” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn't enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need” “I don't know” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He's really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can't pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”
“How much do you have” asked the man. “$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more” she answered.
“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$ 1.11, the price of a miracle for little brothers.”
He took up the girl's hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need. ”
That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn't long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost？What was the trouble in the little girl's family？
A. Her brother was seriously ill.
B. They had no money.
C. Nothing could save her brother.
D. Both A and B.In the eye of the little girl, a miracle might be _______.
| A．something interesting |
| B．something beautiful |
| C．some wonderful medicine |
| D．some good food |
What made the miracle happen？
| A．The girl's love for her brother. |
| B．The girl's money. |
| C．The medicine from the drugstore. |
| D．Nobody can tell. |
From the passage we can infer(推断) that _______.
| A．The doctor didn't ask for any pay |
| B．A miracle is sure to happen if you keep on |
| C．The little girl is lovely but not so clever |
| D．In fact, Andrew was not as sick as they had thought |
Everyone needs friends. Friends bring us happiness and hope in our lives. But the ability to make friends changes from person to person. To some people, making friends is easy, and to others it’s very difficult.
Making friends is a skill, and the first thing is to know how to get along with others.
If you have trouble in making friends, maybe I can tell you how to do it.
★Realize your own good points. You have skills and talents (才能) that others will like.
★Believe that you are a good person and have something nice to share with others.
★Be humorous. Learn to laugh at yourself and your weakness. Remember to smile to others.
★Respect others. Everyone has his own idea. Learn how to listen to others’ ideas without trying to make them accept yours.
★Be kind. If you are kind to others, they will usually be kind to you. There are hundreds of little things you can do to show kindness. Open the door for someone, wave to a friend and so on.
★Don’t complain. Learn to accept what you can’t change, and work hard to change what you can. No one is willing to hear your complaining all the time.
★Never give up. Even if you are faced with some closed-minded people, never give up. And try to find someone who will understand you.Why do we need friends according to the passage?
| A．Friends can do everything for us. |
| B．Friends can bring us happiness. |
| C．Friends accept our ideas all the time. |
| D．Without friends we could not live. |
Which of the following shows a sense of humor?
| A．Opening the door for someone. |
| B．Complaining (抱怨) to others all the time. |
| C．Laughing at ourselves and our weakness. |
| D．Finding someone who will understand us. |
Which is the best title?
| A．What makes good friends. |
| B．How to make friends. |
| C．What happiness means. |
| D．How to be friendly. |
There are many wetlands in China and some of them have become the world’s important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. They are home for many different kinds of animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More than 700 Milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world, but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Crane Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.
The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor (既不…也不…) too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine, too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering(提供) food and home for some special kinds of animals is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also prevent flood (洪水). But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and less space for wildlife.
Luckily, more and more people are beginning to understand the importance of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.
The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are in the ___________of China.
| A．east | B．south | C．west | D．north |
Usually the weather in the wetlands is ____________
| A．hot | B．pleasant | C．cold | D．dry |
We must protect wetlands because ___________________
| A．they are home for wildlife |
| B．they can offer food to animals |
| C．they can prevent flood |
| D．all of the above |