I think lots of students like the pop singer named Jay. I also like him very much.
Do you know as a boy, Jay was called Dull Stupid. But his mother noticed that the quiet, shy boy seemed to dance well when he heard the Western pop music. His mother sent him to a piano school when he was four. When he grows up, he has an ability for playing the piano beyond(超过) his years. I learned to play the piano from 7 years old to 13 years old. I often feel bored when I practice playing the piano. But Jay was always crazy about playing the piano. I think he really likes music. He is my hero..
I admire（钦佩） Jay. The real reason is when the others all denied（否定） him, he never gave up. He tried his best to change his life. I think it is good for everybody. I hope that everyone can learn from him—try our best to do everything. Then I think we will be the winners.What’s Jay?
| A．A singer. | B．A football star. |
| C．A film star. | D．My brother. |
How long did the writer learn to play the piano?
| A．For 4 years | B．For 7 years |
| C．For 6 years. | D．For 13 years. |
What’s the meaning of Dull Stupid here?
| A．Generous | B．Polite |
| C．Clever | D．Foolish |
Why does the writer admire Jay very much?
| A．Because Jay is very cool. |
| B．Because Jay really likes music. |
| C．Because when the others all denied him, he never gave up. |
| D．B and C |
From this article, we know that___________.
| A．The pop singers were all foolish when they were young. |
| B．Everyone should try his best to do everything |
| C．Jay is able to play the piano and football. |
| D．It’s easy to become a pop singer. |
The Internet, mobile phones and Ipads are part of our lives now. Technology is greatly affecting all ways of our lives, from the ways we work to the ways we play. And it even causes a number of social problems such as cloning humans.
We have had lots of technology and it has changed our lives a lot. There is no doubt that humans will continue to use more and more technology. Here are some examples of modern technology that will change our ideas and will affect our lives greatly.
Global Positioning System (GPS) (全球定位系统)
It’s a system that uses radio signals from satellites (卫星)to show exact information. It tells you where the user is on the earth in all weather conditions. It’s made up of three parts: satellites, control equipments (设备) on land and receivers.
Space Technology
Russian and American scientists have worked together for the international Space Station (ISS) for a long time. They hope the ISS will provide a long-lasting lab. Such a lab will bring humans limitless (无限的) advantages. It’s even hoped that one day spare technology will take humans to their new houses in space.
Underwater Robot
Hercules is a kind of underwater robot with some high technology equipments. It will be used to look for ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during their journey long ago.
The world is changing so quickly that it’s hard for us to catch up with all the new inventions because they seem to come out every month. It’s important for us to learn about new technology and the role that it plays in our lives. So we should be willing to accept modern technology, or we will fall behind the times.______ can tell you where the user is on the earth exactly.
| A．Satellites | B．Receivers |
| C．Global Positioning System | D．Underwater Robot |
According to the passage, what do Russian and American scientists want the ISS to do ?
A. Provide a long-lasting lab
B. Spare technology will take humans to their new houses in space.
C. Look for ancient ships
D. Both A and B.Hercules is used to ______.
| A．save lives in the sea |
| B．take picture in the sea |
| C．repair the broken ships |
| D．look for the ancient ships in the sea |
From the passage, we know that ______.
| A．the use of GPS is affected by the weather conditions. |
| B．it’s very important for us to learn about new technology. |
| C．it’s easy for us to catch up with all the new inventions. |
| D．technology brings us many advantages such as cloning humans. |
Almost every Chinese person can recite the two lines of the famous poem, “Every grain on the plate comes from hard work(谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦).” But sadly, many of us don’t actually get the real meaning of these lines: Don’t waste food.
A CCTV program, News One Plus One, reported that the food Chinese people throw away every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year.
Do we have too much food? Of course not. According to the UN World Food Program, there were 925 million hungry people around the world in 2010, especially in developing countries. Six million children die of hunger every year.
Chinese people are well known for being hospitable(好客的) and generous. Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all the food on the table.
Luckily, a number of people have realized the importance of saving food. Last November, Li Hong, a waitress in a restaurant in Nanjing, got fired because she took some leftover food home for her son. Many people stood by her side and criticized(批评) the waste of food.
What should we do in our daily lives to waste less food? Here are some tips:
1. Do not order too much in a restaurant. Only order as much as you want to eat. If you cannot eat all the food you ordered, take the rest of it home.
2. Don’t be too picky(挑剔的) about food. Some food may not taste great, but your body needs it.
3. Keep an eye on what food you have at home. Don’t buy too much, especially for vegetables and fruit.How many people were hungry in the world in 2010 according to the UN World Food Program?
| A．200 million. | B．Six million. |
| C．925 million. | D．625 million. |
The underlined word “leftover” means______in Chinese.
| A．过期的 | B．剩余的 |
| C．腐烂的 | D．难吃的 |
According to the passage, we shouldn’t waste food because ________.
| A．food comes from very hard work |
| B．six million children die of hunger every day |
| C．there is enough food to feed all the people |
| D．Chinese are hospitable and generous |
Which of the following is a good way to save food?
| A．Ordering more than you need at a restaurant. |
| B．Taking home restaurant leftovers. |
| C．Not knowing what you already have at home when shopping. |
| D．Not eating the food you don’t like even if it’s healthy. |
A father sat at his desk and looked at his bills when his young son rushed in and said, “Dad, because today is your birthday and you're 40 years old, I'm going to give you 40 kisses, one for each year!” When the boy started making good on his word (履行诺言 ) , the father shouted, “Andrew, don’t do it now. I'm too busy!”
The boy soon fell silent as tears fell from his big blue eyes. Feeling sorry, the father said: “You can finish later.The boy said nothing but quietly walked away.” That evening the father said, “Come and finish the kisses now, Andrew!" But the boy didn’t.”
Unfortunately, a few days later after the father’s birthday, the boy had an accident and died.His sad father wrote, “If only(要是...,该多好) I could tell him how sorry I am for my thoughtless words, and how much my heart is hurting.”
Love is a two-way street.We must warmly accept any loving act, or others will take it as a “NO” and it can leave a scar(伤痕). If we don't receive love, our life will lose its true meaning.Nothing is more important than accepting love from those who are near and dear to us .On his father's birthday, the boy wanted to________.
| A．help pay the bills |
| B．have a talk with his father |
| C．buy his father a gift |
| D．give his father kisses |
The boy feltwhen his father refused him.
| A．sorry | B．surprised |
| C．sad | D．Excited |
A few days after the fathers birthday, the boy .
| A．was badly hurt in an accident |
| B．was killed in an accident |
| C．had to go back to school |
| D．became unhappy with his father |
We can know from the story that__________.
| A．the father is busy with his work |
| B．the boy is hard -working |
| C．the father doesn’t like the boy |
| D．the boy is too careless |
Now more and more people like to visit South Korea. People are interested in the tradition,clothes,songs,movies,TV series and presents.Do you want to know good manners about giving gifts?In South Korea,you should remember these things when you are giving a gift.
1.Wrap gift nicely. You can wrap gifts in red or yellow paper because these are lucky colors.In their minds,yellow or pink means happiness.Do not wrap gifts in green,white,or black paper.Learn to use the correct color when you wrap gifts.
2.Do not buy four gifts. In their minds,the number 4 is unlucky. So you should not prepare 4 things as a gift. The number 7 is lucky, so giving 7 small gifts is lucky.
3.Use both hands when you give a gift. If you use one hand to give a gift, people will think you are rude. Of course, people who receive a gift should use both hands, too.when you want to wrap gifts, you can use ______ paper.
| A．yellow | B．green |
| C．white | D．black |
In South Korea, you should use _______ when you give a gift.
| A．the right hand | B．the left hand |
| C．both hands | D．one hand |
What’s the best title for passage?
| A．How to Travel in South Korea |
| B．How to Give Gifts in South Korea |
| C．What to Eat in South Korea |
| D．Lucky Numbers and Unlucky Numbers |
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A few months ago my father and I visited Singapore, one of the most beautiful cities in Asia. The city of Singapore is famous for its business(商业) and other activities. There are many places of interest such as the Tiger Balm Garden and Raffles Museum. There are also many important centers of learning such as the University(大学) of Singapore and the Science Centre. Being a famous city, hundreds of people do business or go sightseeing. Most tourists like the sights of the city.
During my stay in Singapore, I went out every day with my father to see the beautiful and interesting places and things in the city. One day we went to the Tiger Balm Garden where I saw many animals. We spent about half of the day visiting this place. Every night, I went around the city and visited some of the parks. I also visited a few of the cinemas(电影院).
I enjoyed every moment of my stay in the city of Singapore.
| Famous places in Singapore |
Tiger Balm Garden and University of Singapore and |
| What did the writer do during the day? |
He went out to see the |
| What did the writer do during the night? |
He went around the city and went to the He also went to some |