Try reading the following sentences as fast as you can. “She sells seashells by the seashore. The shells she sells are surely seashells. So if she sells shells on the seashore, I’m sure she sells seashore shells.”
Not very easy, was it? What you’ve just read is called a tongue twister (绕口令). It is an exercise made up of sounds that are hard to pronounce in order to help people pronounce words faster and more correctly. Try the next example.
“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled pepper. Did Peter Piper pick a peck of pickled peppers? If Pete Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?”
Tongue twisters usually do not have much meaning. They are just designed to improve people’s ability (能力) to pronounce words. Although they may be very difficult, these exercises are very important to people who are trying to speak English correctly. This is because tongue twisters help people to tell the differences between similar sounds.
So if you wish to pronounce words more smoothly, you’d better try picking out some tongue twisters and practicing them.
Tongue twisters are helpful in improving skills.
A.listening | B.pronunciation |
C.writing | D.communication |
The first tongue twister is hard because .
A.it is very boring to read B.it teaches us a lot of knowledge
C.we don’t know who “she” is C.the sounds of “s” and “sh” are similar
The passage is probably taken from in a school newsaper.
A.Story Time | B.Latest News |
C.Study Garden | D.Lost and Found |
Jack and Mike are on holiday in France. Mike loves visiting old building. So does Jack.
In the village Jack and Mike see a beautiful old church (教堂), but when they come into the church, some people are there. They don’t know what the people are doing.
“Oh! Just sit quietly (安静地), and act like the others!”Mike says. Because they don’t really know French, so they stand, kneel and sit to follow other people.
At that time, the priest (神父) says something. And the man who sits next to Jack and Mike stands up.
“We should stand up, too!”Jack whispers to Mike.
So, Jack and Mike walk to the priest. “What’s so funny?”Jack asks in English.
With a smile on his face the priest says, “Boys, there is a newbaby born, we ask the father to stand up.”
Mike shakes his head. He smiles and says, “We should understand what people do before we act like them!”Why are Jack and Mike in the church?
A.They want to see the priest. |
B.They are on holiday. |
C.The church is an old building. |
D.They want to see the baby. |
Mike and Jack can speak __________.
A.French | B.English |
C.English and French | D.many languages |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “whispers”?
A.smiles happily | B.talks quietly |
C.walks slowly | D.turns quickly |
The man next to Jack and Mike stands up because __________.
A.he is the baby’s father | B.all the people laugh |
C.Jack and Mike stand up | D.he knows French |
The passage wants to tell us __________.
A.it’s very important to learn a foreign language |
B.it’s very important to understand other people |
C.the people in the church are very kind |
D.not to act like others without asking why |
Do you want to be healthy? Then you must eat well and get a lot of exercise. If you’re healthy, your body works well and you also feel well. Here are some trips.
Eat more fruit and vegetables.
“One apple a day, keep the doctor away!”Fruit and vegetables have rich vitamins. They can help us to keep healthy. Remember to eat some fruit and vegetables every day.
Drink water and milk often.
When you are thirsty, water is the best choice. Try to limit soda drinks, such as Coca Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Milk is also very good for your body. Drink a cup of milk every day if possible.
Listen to your body.
You’d better notice how your body feels when you eat. That is to say you should stop eating when you’re full. It can make you feel comfortable.
Limit screen time.
Don’t spend too much time watching TV or DCDs, playing video games or using the computer. You should do some outdoor activities, such as playing basketball, going riding and swimming.
If you follow the tips, I’m sure you’ll have a healthy body. Eating fruit and vegetables every day can help you __________.
A.study well | B.stay away from doctors |
C.keep healthy | D.feel happy |
What are good for your body?
A.Coffee and Sprite. | B.Water and Sprite. |
C.Coffee and milk. | D.Milk and water. |
If you __________, you’ll feel uncomfortable.
A.stop eating when you’re full |
B.eat too much |
C.listen to your body |
D.drink a little soda |
We shouldn’t __________ according to the passage.
A.use the computer too long | B.play games with iPad |
C.do a lot of exercise | D.eat well |
The passage mainly tells us __________.
A.how to eat well | B.how to exercise |
C.how to spend free time | D.how to stay healthy |
Dear Sammy,
I'm sorry I can't go to the Sports Center with you today.I have to see a doctor. Here are the directions (说明) to the Sports Center.
From our house, go right ahead on Main Avenue. Walk past the police station and the City Fountain. Then cross the bridge. At the other side of the river, turn right. The Sports Center is on your left. You can’t miss it. The basketball game starts at 1:00 p.m. so don’t be late. By the way, let’s have some ice-cream after you finish playing. We can meet at Choco’s Ice-Cream Shop. It’s right around the corner from the Sports Center. Your game should be over at 3:00 p.m. so I’ll meet you there 10 minutes later.
Have fun!
MomWhy won’t Sammy’s mother go to the Sports Center with him?
A.Because she has a meeting. |
B.Because she has to go to work. |
C.Because she has to see a doctor. |
D.Because she has to go swimming. |
Sammy won’t pass __________ if he goes to the Sports Center.
A.a gas station | B.the City Fountain |
C.a bridge | D.the police station |
Sammy will __________ after he comes out of the Sports Center.
A.play sports |
B.see a doctor |
C.have cakes with his mother |
D.have ice-dream with his mother |
Where is Choco’s Ice-Cream Shop?
A.It’s on Main Avenue. |
B.It’s near the Sports Center. |
C.It’s near the City Fountain. |
D.It’s on the left of the police station. |
When will Sammy and his mother meet in the afternoon?
A.At 3:00. | B.At 1:00 | C.At 3:10 . | D.At 1:10. |
阅读短文后回答问题。
Hi! Dear friends, do you know me? My name is Lucy. Let me tell you something about my shopping in the supermarket with my mother.
I often go to the supermarket with my mother on Sunday morning. My father likes fruit very much. We buy some apples for him. Mother likes yellow pears, but the pears in the supermarket are green. We don’t buy them. The strawberries are very nice. Mother likes them very much and buys some for herself. The bananas are very nice, too. Mother buys some for me. I like bananas very much.
We need some vegetables, too. The vegetables in the supermarket are very good. We buy some broccoli(花椰菜). I don’t like it, but my parents like it. I like chicken very much. We buy a bag of chicken. Next I buy a birthday card for my best friend, Kitty. It is her birthday party tomorrow. After shopping, we are very thirsty(口渴的) and we buy ice cream to eat. At last we go back home with lots of things..When does Lucy often go to the supermarket with her mother?
____________________________________________________Does Lucy’s Mum buy pears?
____________________________________________________What fruit does Lucy like?
____________________________________________________Why does Lucy buy Kitty a birthday card?
____________________________________________________After shopping, what do they eat?
____________________________________________________
Most people go to school or go to work by car or by bus. They think it’s convenient(方便的). But I usually ride a bike to go to school. Here are some reasons(原因):
It’s healthy. Riding a bike is good exercise for us. It makes us feel good.
It’s green. Riding a bike is green. It causes(引起) very little pollution, so if more people ride bikes, the open air will be cleaner.
It’s cheap. After spending(花费) 60 yuan on an old bike, you can ride and go to interesting places.
It’s interesting. It’s very interesting to ride a bike if you want to have a trip(旅行) with friends. You can stop if you like to see the beautiful things. You can also talk and sing happily and feel relaxed(放松).The writer is a ______________.
A.worker | B.student | C.nurse | D.policeman |
There are _______reasons for the writer riding a bike.
A.two | B.three | C.four | D.five |
What does the word “little pollution” mean(意思)?
A.少事故 | B.少污染 | C.少垃圾 | D.少噪音 |
If you have a trip with friends by bike, you can __________. Which is NOT right?
A.stop if you wants to see the beautiful things |
B.watch football matches |
C.talk and sing happily |
D.feel relaxed |
What’s the best title(最佳标题) for the passage?
A.Cheap bikes |
B.Different jobs |
C.Reasons for riding bikes |
D.How to ride bikes |