There was once a captain who loved money so much that he cheated his sailors at the end of every voyage and took their wages.
On the last day of one voyage, the ship was in a small port. It was winter time, and the sea was very cold, so the captain said to his sailors, "If one of you stays in the water during the whole night, I will give him my ship. But if he comes out before the sun appears, I shall get his wages."
The sailors had heard about the captain's cheating, so they didn't trust him. But then one of them, who thought that he was cleverer than the captain, said that he would do it. He got into the water, and, though it was very cold, he stayed in it. When it was nearly morning, some fishermen lit a fire on the shore about half a mile away by chance.
"You are cheating," the captain said to the sailor. "The fire's warming you."
"But it's half a mile away!" said the sailor.
"A fire's fire," answered the captain. "I have won."
The sailor came out of the water, and said, "Perhaps you think that you are clever because you have won my wages, but you can't cook a chicken."
"I can," answered the captain.
"If you cook this chicken," said the sailor, "I shall work for you without wages for seven years, but if you can't, you will give me your ship."
The captain agreed, took the chicken and said, "Where's the fire?"
"There it is," answered the sailor. "On the shore."
"But it's half a mile away," said the captain angrily.
" 'A fire's fire,' you said," answered the sailor. "If it is enough to warm me in the water, it is enough to cook your chicken."The captain got the sailors' wages ________.
| A．to buy a chicken for himself |
| B．and kept the money for future use |
| C．by cheating them |
| D．and said he would return the money soon |
The captain insisted that the fire was warming the sailor because he ________.
| A．didn't want to lose the bet |
| B．didn't believe the sailor's success |
| C．wanted to keep his promise |
| D．wanted to show his cleverness |
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
| A．The sailors didn't trust the captain. |
| B．In order to help the sailor in the water, the fishermen made a fire. |
| C．The captain failed to cheat the sailor this time. |
| D．The sailor didn't get out of the water before the sun appeared. |
What is the title of the story?
| A．How a Captain Cheated His Sailor | B．How a Sailor Got a Ship |
| C．A Brave Sailor | D．A Fire Is Fire |
Picture 1 is a(n) ________.
| A．postcard | B．poster | C．invitation | D．menu |
You should reply to the Johnson family by ______.
| A．writing an email | B．making a phone call |
| C．visiting them in person | D．chatting online with them |
If you want to eat well, you can’t miss the ________.
| A．Dance as a Job Lecture | B．Musical Theatre Classes |
| C．Weight Training Classes | D．Sports Nutrition Classes |
How long will the camp last?
| A．five days. | B．Ten days. | C．A week. | D．A month |
If you are a 15-year-old student, what time is for you?
| A．4:00 pm on Nov 13. | B．4:30 pm on Nov 14. |
| C．4:30 pm on Nov 18. | D．4:00 pm on Nov 19. |
The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.
◆Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says “Hi! I'm Carlos,” don't just say “Hello.” Repeat the person's name. Say“__________”.
◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.
◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.
◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.
◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what’s right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.
◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.
All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？
| A．Hello, Carlos. | B．How do you do? |
| C．Hello, I am Sophia. | D．Glad to meet you! |
How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?
| A．To store it in a computer. | B．To break it into stunner parts. |
| C．To discuss it with a friend. | D．To review it before you sleep. |
What does the sentence “Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?
| A．You should tell others about your bad memory. |
| B．You should believe in other people all the time. |
| C．You should ask others to improve their memory. |
| D．You should be confident in your memory ability. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Discussing with friends can help you remember things. |
| B．Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep. |
| C．Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain. |
| D．Human beings can improve their memory by computer. |
When I drove to work yesterday, I met a traffic jam. As I looked out of my window, a handsome young man was walking on the street. He was walking towards the bridge. There were some homeless men with their cups around there. The young man went to one of them. He brought out some money from his pocket, said a few words to him and put the money into his cup. He continued to walk and then saw another homeless man. He stopped for a minute, said a few words and then gave the man a candy.
And then he saw the next homeless man. He was shivering because of coldness. The young man now stopped for a second and gave his scarf to him. He then said goodbye to him with a big smile and went away in the snow. At that moment, I was in tears. I gave this young man my best wishes with love and blessings.How many homeless men did the young man help in this passage?
| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
The story probably happened in __________.
| A．spring | B．summer | C．autumn | D．winter |
The man was shaking slightly because of __________.
| A．hunger | B．coldness | C．illness | D．worries |
What did the young man give the homeless men?
| A．Some money, his scarf and a candy. | B．His scarf, his coat and some money. |
| C．A candy, his hat and his coat. | D．His coat, some money and a candy. |
The writer felt __________ after seeing the young man’s behavior.
| A．sad | B．surprised | C．moved | D．interested |
Baron Pierre de Coubertin was a Frenchman. At his time sports were not taught in French schools. De Coubertin believed that sports should go hand in hand with studies. He had an idea. His idea was to begin the Olympics all over again.
Sports teachers of other countries liked De Coubertin ideas. So in 1896, the modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. Since then the Olympics have been held once every four years, except three times, when there were wars.
The modern Olympic games have many foot races and field sports programs. The longest race in the games is called marathon.
Before the start of the Olympic Games, runners carry lighted torch(火炬) through many nations towards the stadium where the games will be held. These sportsmen are from different countries. Yet they work together to carry the Olympic torch. It is passed from runner to runner, When the last runner enters the stadium, he or she places the torch in a special basin filled with oil. It catches fire. It is then, only then, that the Olympic Games can begin.
The Olympic flame burns throughout the games. It is the flame of peace.Before 1896 French schools didn't teach ______.
| A．match | B．history | C．sports | D．physics |
Baron Pierre de Coubertin ________.
| A．was the first man to start the Olympics |
| B．helped start the modern Olympics |
| C．believed that sports were less important than studies |
| D．failed to began the modern Olympics |
According to this passage, the third modern Olympics should have been held________.
| A．1914 | B．1904 | C．1896 | D．1908 |
Marathon in the passage is________.
| A．a foot race | B．a jumping contest | C．a field sport | D．a boxing match |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The Olympics do not begin until the basin of oil catches the fire. |
| B．The torch is carried from runner to runner through many countries. |
| C．Runners who carry the torch can be men or women. |
| D．After the start of the Olympics, the Olympic flame is put out. |
On the bus, on the subway, every head is lowered to a cell phone, iPad, or other digital device. But does this mean more and more people are getting into reading the digital way?
According to the National Reading Survey, before the 17th World Reading Day on April 23, only 1.2 percent of Chinese people said they read a lot. But 38.6 percent said they read on digital devices like cell phone and e-books. This is a 17.7 percent increase from 2010.
Many experts are talking about a trend toward fragmented reading ––reading many short messages or items on a digital device like a cell phone instead of one long text in a book.
Zhao jianmin, a professor at Shanghai University, said fragmented reading was part of modern life. “The fast pace of life leaves many people no time to sit and read a whole book,” he said. “So making use of fragmented time to read is sure to be a trend”
Fragmented reading has its advantages. People can enjoy large amounts of information, knowledge and entertainment in a short time. Digital reading is faster than traditional deep reading.
However, some experts fear the trend of digital reading will lead people to read in a simple way. Xu Guosheng, at a Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, says fragmented reading makes it harder for people to think more about what they read. He also warned fragmented reading could make people lazy about remembering facts because they know they can always just search for answers online.
“Fragmented reading is sometimes good, but don’t let it take all your time,” suggested Tian Zhilng, an editor. He said it was important to read quality books in a deeper way, and we should read for knowledge, for practical use and for pleasure. He suggested people choose easy books first, then move onto more difficult ones.How many disadvantages of fragmented reading have been mentioned?
| A．1 | B．2 | C．3 | D．4 |
How does Tian Zhiling think about people should read?
| A．They should spend more time reading on digital device. |
| B．They should spend days reading whole novels at a time. |
| C．They should read both on digital devices and quality books. |
| D．They should read a fun way instead of a traditional way. |
The underlined word “pace” means _________ in Chinese.
| A．行走 | B．步骤 | C．节奏 | D．步测 |
What can we learn from the article?
| A．Chinese people read in a simple way these days. |
| B．Students should read more to get high marks. |
| C．Reading on a digital device is harmful to health. |
| D．People’s reading habits are changing. |
What is the main idea of the article?
| A．The results of a national reading survey. |
| B．An explanation of a new trend in reading. |
| C．The advice on how to read the digital way. |
| D．A call to return to traditional deep reading. |