We have to agree that brushing teeth day after day can be a bit of pain. What’s even worse is trying to get much water to rinse(冲洗) out the toothpaste. Not only is it difficult, but also a waste of water. Of course, you could use a rinsing cup, but that has to be cleaned all the time. Now, a design company has finally invented an interesting invention called Rinser to help you do it.
A company in New York recently invented a toothbrush. It looks very much like a common one expcet one thing. That is when you pour water on the handle, it magically sprouts(涌向) straight into your mouth. It makes rinsing an easy thing and a lot of fun.
The brush is designed such that its handle(把手) has a hollowed(空的) out part. This part collects tap water and directs it to a tiny spout(喷口). All the users have to do, is aim the tap onto the spout and the toothbrush will offer you water as much as possible.
This kind of cool toothbrush won’t be used until November, 2012. Although it is convenient, it is a little expensive. Each one can cost $22 if you order it from the design company. Once it is sold in stores, the price will rise up to $34.99. If you are interested in this cool toothbrush, ask your mum or dad to get one for you!What can Rinser do according to the passage?
A.It can save time when you brush your teeth.
B.It can help you rinse the toothpaste.
C.It can help wash your face..What does Rinser look like ?
A.It looks like a common toothbrush.
B.It looks like a tap.
C.It is too heavy..What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
A.It mainly tells us what Rinser looks like.
B.It mainly tells us when we can use Rinser.
C.It mainly tells us how Rinser offers you water..The underlined word“Once”means“________”in Chinese.
A.一次 B.一旦 C.曾经.When will people start to use Rinser according to the passage?
A.In December 2012.
B.In November 2012.
C.In November 2013.
Can you swim? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I’m afraid you’ll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It’s the same with the English study.
Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. We can listen to English programs on the radio. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word. Somebody may be a good listener but he doesn’t dare to speak. He’s afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don’t be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with people who knows English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.
Reading and writing are more important for senior school students. First we must choose the books we’re interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense.
Easier said than done. Well, let’s do more practice from now on. I’m sure you’ll learn English well in this way.
You can learn to swim by __________.
A.going into the river and learning |
B. looking at others swimming |
C.having lessons on it |
D. reading books about it |
We can listen to English ______, according to the passage.
A.by train | B.on the radio |
C.every minute | D.now and then |
What will you do with mistakes when you speak? __________.
A.Don’t make mistakes. | B.Study hard |
C.Try not to speak English | D.Don’t be afraid. |
What’s more important for senior school students? __________.
A.Listening. | B.Speaking. |
C.Reading and writing. | D.Learning. |
We should learn English by __________.
A.listening and speaking | B. reading and writing |
C.swimming | D. A and B |
“My dear dad, where are we going?” Have you ever heard of this question? It’s from the song of Hunan TV station’s show: Where Are We Going, Dad?
The show is played on Fridays. In the show, five pairs of fathers and kids go to strange places and finish interesting tasks. The fathers learn to cook and look after their kids. The kids learn about being independent (独立的).
Wang Lu, 13, from Hebei, says, “I like Kimi very much, though he finds it hard to finish the work alone. You know, he is so young.”
Zhao Jingjing, 14, from Jiangsu, says, “I like Guo Tao’s son very much. He looks strong-minded. He doesn’t cry when he meets trouble, and he can often look after himself and even other kids.”
On the journey of life, kids learn to grow up, and adults learn to be better parents. Maybe we can plan a trip with our parents. Shall we go?When can we watch the show on TV?
A.On Wednesdays. | B.On Thursdays. |
C.On Fridays. | D.On Saturdays. |
How many pairs of fathers and kids are in the show?
A.Four. | B.Five. | C.Six. | D.Seven. |
In the show, who finds it hard to finish the work alone?
A.Wang Lu. | B.Guo Tao’s son. |
C.Zhao Jingjing. | D.Kimi. |
What does the underlined word “strong-minded” mean?
A.意志坚强的 | B.意志脆弱的 |
C.爱笑的 | D.爱哭的 |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.This most popular show is played on Hubei TV station. |
B.To grow up, we need to be strong-minded and independent. |
C.In the show, kids learn to cook and look after their fathers. |
D.Zhao Jingjing is from Hebei and she likes Kimi very much. |
May 2, Saturday We arrived in Hangzhou at 3:00 pm. After we walked out of the train station, we took a taxi to the hotel. The hotel was very clean. We stayed there for three days. Then we wanted to travel to Hainan. |
May 5, Tuesday In the morning we went to Hainan by plane. The people in Hainan were very friendly. Then we went to a beautiful beach. It was sunny. So we had great fun playing in the water. |
May 7, Thursday It was rainy today. So we went to a museum. We saw many old things there. Then we went to the aquarium (水族馆) to see some sea animals. We saw many kinds of fish. They were very lovely. I hope I could come to Hainan again. |
How did the writer go to Hangzhou?
A.By train. | B.By plane. | C.By taxi. | D.By bus. |
The writer stayed in Hangzhou for days.
A.two | B.three | C.four | D.five |
They on Tuesday.
A.visited a museum |
B.saw some sea animals |
C.had dinner in a restaurant |
D.played in the water |
It was on May 7.
A.sunny | B.hot | C.rainy | D.windy |
Which of the following is NOT true?
A.The writer wanted to visit Hainan again. |
B.The writer took a train to Hainan. |
C.The people in Hainan were very friendly. |
D.There were many kinds of fish in the aquarium. |
Once Goethe, the great German poet, was walking in a park. He was thinking about something when he noticed he came to a very, very narrow road. Just at that time, a young man came towards him from the other end of the road. It was too narrow for both of them to pass through at the same time. They stopped and looked at each other for a while. Then the young man said rudely, “I never make way for a fool.” But Goethe smiled and said, “I always do.” Then he turned back quickly and walked towards the end of the road.Where was Goethe walking?
________________________________________________________________Who came towards Goethe from the other end of the road?
________________________________________________________________Was the road too narrow for both of them to pass through at the same time?
________________________________________________________________Did the young man make way for Goethe?
________________________________________________________________Who turned back quickly and walked towards the end of the road?
________________________________________________________________
How do you get your pocket money? How do you spend it? Let’s see the different answers from a Chinese boy, Li Wei and an Australian boy, James.
★Where do they get their pocket money?
Li Wei |
James |
* Pocket money from parents: 20 yuan * Selling old newspapers at home: 20 yuan Total: 40 yuan a week |
* Working in a local supermarket as a cashier 95 Australian dollars a week |
★How do they spend their pocket money?
Li Wei |
James |
|
Food and drinks |
* 9 yuan for breakfast * 9 yuan for Coke and other drinks |
* Lunch on the weekdays * Pizza on the weekends 20 Australian dollars |
For fun |
* 10 yuan for newspapers or books * 5 yuan for taking photos with classmates |
* Going out to play with friends * Going to the cinema 15 Australian dollars |
Telephone |
* 50 yuan for a phone card that can last about one year About 1 yuan a week |
* The mobile phone bill 10 Australian dollars |
Total |
34 yuan a week |
45 Australian dollars a week |
We know that Australian boy gets his pocket money __________.
A. by selling old newspapers
B. from his parents
C. by working in a supermarketJames can save __________ a week.
A. 45 Australian dollars
B. 50 Australian dollars
C. 40 Australian dollarsLi Wei usually __________ for fun.
A. goes out with friends
B. takes photos
C. goes to the cinemaAfter reading the diagram, we can infer(推断) that __________.
A. Li Wei spends money on breakfast more than on drinks
B. James doesn’t need to pay money for his mobile phone bill
C. students in different countries get and spend their pocket money in different waysWhich of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Li Wei spends about 34 yuan a week in total.
B. James never goes to the cinema.
C. James spends 15 Australian dollars on food and drinks.