The world is not hungry , but it is thirsty . It seems strange that nearly 3/4 of the earth is covered with water while we say we are short of (短缺) water. Why? Because about 97% of water on the earth is sea water which we can't drink or use for watering plants directly (直接地) . Man can only drink and use the 3% - the water that comes from rivers and lakes. And we can't even use all of that, because some of it has been polluted (污染) .
Now more water is needed. The problem is: Can we avoid (避免) a serious water shortage later on? First, we should all learn how to save water. Secondly, we should find out the ways to reuse it . Scientists have always been making studies in the field. Today, in most large cities water is used only once and then runs to the sea or rivers . But it can be used again. Even if (即使) every large city reused its water, still there would not be enough. What could people turn to next?
The sea seems to have the best answer. There is a lot of water in the sea. All that needs to be done is to get the salt out of the sea water. This is expensive, but it's already used in many parts of the world. Scientists are trying to find a cheaper way of doing it. So you see, if we can find a way out, we'll be in no danger of drying up.The world is thirsty because ________.
| A．3/4 of the earth is covered with water |
| B．we have enough sea water to use directly |
| C．we haven't used all the water in rivers and lakes |
| D．about 97% of water on the earth can't be drunk or used for watering plants directly |
Which of the following is true ?
| A．3% of water on the earth is in rivers and lakes. |
| B．75% of water on the earth is the sea. |
| C．97% of the earth is covered with water. |
| D．3% of water on the earth is sea water. |
From the passage we learn _________.
| A．if every city reuses its water, we'll be in no danger of drying up |
| B．man can only drink and use about 25% of water on the earth |
| C．today in most large cities water is used only once |
| D．water can be used only once |
To avoid the serious water shortage , which of the following is the most important?
| A．Save water and try to make good use of the water in rivers and lakes. |
| B．Don't pollute water and keep all rivers and lakes clean. |
| C．Make dirty water clean and then reuse it. |
| D．Try to find a cheaper way to get the salt out of the sea water. |
The name of the passage would be ________
| A．The Sea Water | B．How to Save Water |
| C．The Thirsty World | D．The Polluted Water |
Computers are useful machines. They can help people a lot in their daily life. For example, they can help people to save much time to do more work, and they can help people to work out many problems they can't do easily. Our country asks everyone to learn to use computers before the twenty-first century, except the old people.
Today more and more families own computers. Parents buy computers for their children. They hope computers can help them improve their studies in school. However, many of their children use computers to play games, to watch videos or to sing. The teachers and parents complain that computers can not help children to study but make them fall behind. So computers are locked in boxes by parents.
In some other countries, even some scientists also hate computers. They say computers let millions of people lose their jobs or bring them a lot of trouble. Will computers really bring trouble to people or can they bring people happiness?
It will be decided by today's students themselves!Why do we say the computer is a useful machine? Because ______.
| A．our country asks us to learn it |
| B．it can help us a lot |
| C．we can use it to play games |
| D．it can help us to find jobs |
What do many teachers and parents complain about? They complain that ______ .
| A．their students and children use computers to study. |
| B．computers let them lose their jobs |
| C．computers make their students and children fall behind |
| D．computers bring people a lot of trouble |
How do you understand the last sentence of this passage? I think it means ______.
| A．computers are used by people |
| B．people can live well without computers |
| C．one must decide how to use computer |
| D．computers are strange machines |
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT(求职申请)
Name：Harry Smith
Address：2341 Maple Avenue Oakland，California，USA
phone Number：564-2113
Work Experience
| Company |
Position (职位) |
Work You Did |
Dates You worked |
Yearly Pay |
Reason for Leaving |
| Greenfield High School |
English teacher |
Taught English |
2003-2006 |
$31，000 |
Got a job in California |
| Ames Bookstore |
Bookseller |
Sold books |
2001-2003 |
$12，000 |
Got a job teaching in Massachusetts |
What did Harry Smith do in2001?
| A．An English teacher． | B．A bookseller． |
| C．A worker． | D．A gatekeeper． |
In 2002，the yearly pay Harry Smith got from his work was_________．
| A．$31，000 | B．$12，000 |
| C．$24，000 | D．$5，642，113 |
Harry Smith left Ames Bookstore to work in________ in Massachusetts．
| A．a high school | B．a bookstore |
| C．a factory | D．a company |
Mo was born into a farming family in a village in Shandong province .He grew up listening to folk stories about gods, spirits foxes .Those stories later became the inspiration (灵感)for Mo’s writing.
Mo left school at the age of 12 and started to work in the fields . Although he was tired after his daily hard work ,Mo was always hungry for books .However, there were very few in the village .He read his older brothers’ textbooks and even dictionaries .He helped others with farm work in exchange for books . “When I finished reading all the books around ,I thought I was the most knowledge man in the world ,”he told Xinhua.
After Mo left his hometown and joined the army in 1976,he began to read widely ,including works by Lu Xun and many other famous writers .He studied from these writers but did not copy them .Instead ,he developed his own style .As the first Chinese citizen（公民）to win a Nobel Prize in literature, Mo told a group of reporters in his hometown shortly after he won the award . “I grew up in an environment filled with folk culture .It enters my novels whenever I pick up a pen This has affected ,even decided my style.”When did Mo Yan leave school and start to work in the fields ?
| A．at the age of 12. | B．at the age of 11. |
| C．at the age of 13 | D．at the age of 15 |
Mo Yan is from_____
| A．Shanxi | B．Jiangsu | C．Shandong | D．Guangdong |
Mo Yan developed his own style_______
| A．while listening to folk stories about gods ,spirits and foxes |
| B．during his dairy hard work in the fields. |
| C．when he won the Nobel Prize in literature. |
| D．after he studied from many famous writers. |
Which of the following is wrong __________?
| A．Mo Yan left school when he was very young. |
| B．Mo Yan was the most knowledgeable man in the world. |
| C．Mo Yan read many books when he was very young. |
| D．Mo Yan is the first Chinese citizen to win a Nobel Prize in literature. |
What can we learn from Mo Yan’s success(成功)？
| A．Rome was not built in a day. | B．Easier said than done. |
| C．Well begun , half done . | D．The older, the wiser. |
Hello, my name is Sandy. My dream house is on a beach. It has two gardens. The front garden is large and has many beautiful flowers and trees. We can take a walk and enjoy the beautiful flowers in it. There is a swimming pool in the back garden. We can swim there at any time.
On the ground floor, there is a big hall. You can see it after you walk past the front door. On the right of the big hall is a wonderful living room. There we can chat with friends, have a good rest, watch TV and enjoy different kinds of entertainments (娱乐). On the left, there is a computer room and a study. They are mine. I want to be a computer game designer, so the computer room is my favourite.
On the first floor, there are six bedrooms, and each has a modern bathroom. When my friends stay with me, they can have a bath in their own rooms. There is a big bed in each bedroom. So we can sleep comfortably.
Well, that is my dream house. Don't you think it's wonderful?Sandy has ____ in the front garden of her dream house.
| A．a swimming pool | B．a computer | C．many flowers and trees | D．a hall |
Sandy can ______ in the back garden of her dream house.
| A．swim | B．sleep comfortably | C．cook delicious meals | D．watch TV |
Which room does Sandy like best?
| A．The kitchen. | B．Her bedroom. |
| C．The bathroom. | D．The computer room. |
Sandy and her friends can do the following things in the living room except(除了) __.
| A．watching TV | B．having a good rest |
| C．playing ball games | D．chatting with each other |
How many bathrooms are there on the first floor?
| A．Six. | B．Eleven. | C．One. | D．Fifteen. |
Welcome to Phillip Island Nature Park and the penguin Parade(企鹅列队). You will see the world’s smallest penguins— the little penguins appearing from the ocean and crossing the beach to their home in line. It's a natural experience. Remember the Little penguins are wild. You are a visitor to their home.
Making the most of your visit
Here are some helpful hints(提示) ：
●The Penguins Parade last 50 minutes from the time penguins first cross the beach.
●Dress in warm clothes, for the Paradeis in the open air on the beach.
●It is best to get down to the beach at least 15 minutest before the parade begins.
Protecting the Penguins
We do have some simple rules—designed to protect the penguins and make your visit more enjoyable.
●Photography—including video cameral is not allowed. Photography during the Parades. Make sure that your cameral is placed inside your bag, or in a bag provided, before walking down to the beach, Photographs can be bought at proper price in the gift shop.
●Smoking is not allowed anywhere.
●And remember, the penguins are wild birds so please don't try to touch them.During the Penguin Parade, people________.
A. are allowed to smoke
B had better wear warm clothes.
C. have to hand in their bags
D. Can take photos of the penguinsWhich of the following statements is WRONG?
| A．The Little Penguins go back home in line. |
| B．The whole Penguin Parade lasts 50 minutes. |
| C．People have a chance to touch the penguins. |
| D．The Penguin Parade takes place on the beach. |
The passage is written mainly to________.
| A．help make people's visit more pleasant |
| B．introduce the life of the Little Penguins |
| C．welcome people to Phillip bland Nature Park |
| D．encourage people to protect the Little Penguins |