Colours often have different meanings in different cultures. In the U.S., people have found the following to be true.
Black
Black is the colour of power. It is also popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner.
White
White is the symbol of purity. White is thought to be a summer colour. However, white shows dirt and is more difficult to keep clean than other colours.
Red
This is the most exciting colour. Red furniture (家具) should look very good since it will attract a lot of attention. Red cars are the thieves’ favourite. Red is often used in restaurants because it is an appetite (食欲) stimulant. This means it can make people eat more.
Blue
Blue is the colour of the sky and the ocean. Peaceful blue is often used in bedrooms. Studies show that weightlifters are able to lift heavier weights in blue gyms.
Green
Green represents nature. It is the easiest colour on the eye. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
Yellow
Sunny yellow is a cheerful colour, yet people lose their tempers (发脾气) more often in yellow rooms, and babies cry more.Which colour is a summer colour?
| A．Blue. | B．White. | C．Green. | D．Red. |
The underlined word “stimulant” means “______”.
| A．刺激物 | B．防腐剂 | C．辐射物 | D．装饰品 |
Where is colour red often used?
| A．In bedrooms. | B．In gyms. |
| C．In hospitals. | D．In restaurants. |
What does the underlined sentence mean?
| A．It is the easiest colour for people to find. |
| B．It is the most comfortable colour for eyes. |
| C．People can remember it more easily. |
| D．It can improve our eyesight. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
| A．White can make people eat more. |
| B．Blue can make patients feel more relaxed. |
| C．People can get angry easily in yellow rooms. |
| D．Black cars are popular among thieves. |
Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is small. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
Enough laws (法律) have been made to fight against pollution. The cities in Australia have got little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish swimming in the rivers. Plants grow very well.
Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flowers' exhibition (展览). There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never seen before. We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. In spring every year Perth has the wild flowers' exhibition. After visiting Perth, we spent a day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves. Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.
Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos. After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere are sheep.Australia is.
| A．the largest country in the world |
| B． larger than China |
| C．as large as Shanghai |
| D．not so large as China |
Enough laws have been made to.
| A．increase the population |
| B．grow more plants |
| C．fight against pollution |
| D．show wild flowers |
Perth is.
| A．the capital of Australia |
| B．in the west of Australia |
| C．in the east of Australia |
| D．the biggest city in Australia |
In Perth you may visit a wild flowers' exhibition in.
| A．October | B．January |
| C．May | D．July |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
| A．All the big cities in Australia are seriously polluted. |
| B．Australia is famous for its sheep, kangaroos and large population. |
| C．We ran back to the car because we were in the middle of the white sheep. |
| D．If you go to the countryside in Australia, you will see a large number of white sheep. |
I really enjoyed this movie. It's a fun move for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. -- James
I would recommend (推荐)this movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy! --Sam
I've seen several movies of this kind, but this one is the best. It is so well made, some of the scenes are so beautiful.--John
I went to see this movie with my five-year-old daughter this Tuesday, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn't help laughing. I would recommend this movie to the whole family.--Mary
From the poster, we can tell that is spoken in the movie.
| A．Chinese | B．English |
| C．Japanese | D．French |
The poster shows that the movie lasts _______.
| A．25 minutes | B．60 minutes |
| C．85 minutes | D．125 minutes |
John likes the movie because of _______.
| A．the funny actors | B．the wonderful music |
| C．the sweet voices | D．the beautiful scenes |
Mary and her daughter spent watching the movie.
| A．$30 | B．$40 | C．$45 | D．$60 |
According to the passage, the movie most probably tells a story.
| A．funny | B．sad |
| C．terrible | D．serious |
任务型阅读：根据短文内容，填写下面表格。
Being safe in your everyday life needs knowledge. If you remember the following information, your life will be much safer.
★Always notice the environment around you. You shouldn’t walk alone outside at night. Make sure where the public phones are. If anything dangerous happens, you can find them easily.
★Your bag should be carried towards the front of your body instead of putting it on your back. when a bus is full of people, it is easy enough for a thief to take away the things in the bag on your back.
★If you are followed by someone you don’ t know, cross the street and go to the other way, let the person understand that you know he or she is after you. Next, don’t go home at once. You are safer in the street than you are alone in your home or in a lift (电梯).
★If you have to take a bus to a place far away, try to get to the stop a few minutes earlier before the bus leaves. This stops other people from studying you. On the bus, don’t sit alone. Sit behind the driver or with other people. Don’t sleep.
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| How to keep safe in our daily life |
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| What we should do |
What we shouldn’t do |
| ◆Always notice the environment around you. Make sure where the |
●You shouldn’t walk alone outside when you are out |
| ◆ |
●Don’t put your bag on your back because it’s |
| ◆Let the person understand that you know he or she is after you if you are followed by someone you don’t know. |
●Don’t go home or get into a lift at once. You are safer in the |
| ◆Get to the stop a little earlier if you have to take a bus to a place far away. Sit |
●Don’t sit alone or sleep on the bus. |
Laura lived in a small village near the sea. One day she decided to go for a swim in the sea. She knew that the sea near the village had a strong tide(浪), but she was a good swimmer, so she wasn’t afraid. Laura left her friends lying on the sands and ran into the sea. She swam quite far out from the beach and waved(招手) to her friends in the distance. After a short while she decided to swim back. She tried her best, but she couldn’t get any closer to the beach. The tide kept pulling her back. She waved her arms in the air to let her friends know that she was in trouble, but they just waved back, for they didn’t know what she meant. After a long time, Laura became very tired and she couldn’t swim any more. Her legs went down and she lost hope. Suddenly, her foot touched the sand! All the time she had been swimming in a place where the water wasn’t deep!
When at last she came back to the beach, one of her friends asked, “Did you enjoy your swim?”
“Yes, it was lovely,” she answered. She never told them what really happened.Where did Laura swim one day?
A. In a swimming pool.
B. In a sea behind her house
C. In the sea near her village.When she swam quite far out from the beach, her friends____________.
A. were playing on the sands.
B. were lying on the sands.
C. were swimming with her.What did Laura’s friends think of her second wave?
A. They thought she was very happy.
B. They thought she was asking them to swim with her.
C. They knew that Laura was in danger.Who saved Laura at last?
A. Her friends.
B. Someone in the sea.
C. Herself. Which of the following sentences is NOT true.
A. The tide was too strong for Laura to swim back to beach.
B. Laura was a swimming lover.
C. Laura told her friends the truth in the end.
“A young woman was driving through the lonely countryside. It was dark and rainy. Suddenly she saw an old woman by the side of the road, holding up her hand as if she wanted a lift.
“I can’t leave her out in this weather.” the young woman said to herself. She stopped the car and opened the door.
“Do you want a lift(搭便车)?” she asked. The old woman nodded and climbed into the car. After a while, she said to the old woman, “Have you been waiting for a long time?” The old woman shook her head. “Strange.” thought the woman. She tried again. “Bad weather for the time of the year.” She said. The old woman nodded.
Then the young woman noticed that the old woman’s hands, which were large and hairy(多毛的). Suddenly she realized that “she” was a man! She stopped the car. “I can’t see out of the rear screen(后挡风玻璃).” She said. “Would you mind cleaning it for me?”
“The old woman” nodded and opened the door. As soon as “she” was out of the door, the frightened young woman drove off as fast as she could.
When she got to the next village, she stopped. She noticed “the old woman” had left “her” handbag behind. She picked it up and opened it. Inside was a gun(枪).When the young woman talked with “her”, “the old woman” only nodded or shook “her” head because “she” ____________.
A. didn’t want the young woman to hear her voice.
B. didn’t want to trouble the young woman any more.
C. was so tired that “she” didn’t want to talk with her.When the young woman found something strange. She ___________.
A. drove away as fast as possible.
B. thought of an idea.
C. drove her car to a village.The young woman asked “the old woman” to clean the rear screen in order to______________.
A. make “her” speak.
B. see more clearly. ‘
C. throw “her” out.From the story we can see that the young woman was___________.
A. kind and clever.
B. beautiful and bright.
C. strong and helpfulWhat do you think of “the old woman” was?
A.A policeman.
B. A. poor villager.
C. A. robber(强盗).